America: My Time

Chapter 993 Schemes and Affection

Chapter 983 Schemes and Affection
In Akio Morita's eyes, Riko's statement was still a bit too self-centered, from a woman's perspective. But the old man Akio Morita had the perspective of a strongman. He didn't think that John's actions were just out of pity, but rather a warning. He even felt that it might be a warning to him, since he was the one who hosted the party.

Akio Morita didn't want to investigate who was behind the scheme, because there was no way to find out, and it would only be a waste of his time and energy. Since the other party had already made a move, they must have made many preparations and wouldn't let anyone find out their identity. In fact, if he were to investigate this matter, he would easily be misled.

Akio Morita was a big shot, so he naturally understood the treachery of those guys. Therefore, he would not waste his precious time and energy. As for John's situation, he would deal with it slowly later. He knew how much favor he had done this time, but he had no choice but to do it. Everything was beyond his control.

"Alright, let's not worry about this anymore. Since you've already warned them, there's no need to worry. Go back and rest. Don't worry about anything else. No one will target you. They won't be stupid enough to expose themselves. You don't have the authority to make them do that. If those guys really did, it would be even simpler!" As he said this, Akio Morita shook his head. Just as he said, there was no problem to be found by investigating, and no one would target Riko in the future. No one would be so foolish as to expose themselves!
Hearing this, Riko breathed a sigh of relief. Although she had thought it would turn out this way, she would still feel uneasy as long as Akio Morita did not give an answer. Now she was finally relieved. After all, there were big shots behind her, and she, a mere woman, had no power to resist. Moreover, if something really happened, that old man Akio Morita would not protect her but would only abandon her as a pawn!

Unfortunately, Riko was too happy too soon. Akio Morita had no intention of letting her off the hook so easily and said, "Riko, keep an eye on the changes in Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama these days. I want to know if that little fox John has really changed. You're a woman, so it's easier for you to communicate with them!"

Soon, that old guy Akio Morita assigned Riko another task. It was obvious that this old guy was very cunning and treacherous, trying to squeeze out Riko's value. Anyone who dared to underestimate this old guy would pay a heavy price.

At this moment, Riko paused, then seemed to realize something, a faint look of doubt appearing on her face. A hint of disbelief flashed across her face, as if she had thought of something she shouldn't know.

Riko's expression was observed by the old man Akio Morita, but he didn't seem to care. He nodded and said, "You're right. I am indeed suspicious of John, that little fox. Could this be a trap, a trap he set up long ago, waiting for everyone to walk into it? After all, this guy's insight is too sharp. I've always suspected that with his insight, how could he not know that someone in Japan is targeting him? Back then, quite a few people in Mitsui targeted him; and in Europe, there were also British people targeting him. So I have reason to suspect that all of this is a trap he set up!"

"No way, Mr. John is a very good person. Toyota got his help, and his reputation in Japan is the highest. Doesn't everyone know that?" Having followed Akio Morita for so long, Riko knows a lot of things. After all, she needs to help Akio Morita handle some small matters, and it wouldn't do to know nothing!
"That's why I'm worried. I think what this little fox said is true, but many people still don't take it seriously. He's pessimistic about Japan's economy, and I think he's right, but unfortunately, many more people don't agree. I need to understand this guy's personality, and starting with the people around him is the best option. Don't you think Sawaguchi Yasuko and Nakayama Miho are the best opportunities? I believe they must be feeling remorse right now. If they were even a little bit smart, they would know how dangerous their current situation is, especially Sawaguchi Yasuko. Tsutsumi Yoshiaki of Seibu is no good; he's ruthless and vicious. If he targets her and she loses John's protection, her fate will be terrible. Under such circumstances, do you think they would bow their heads and admit their mistakes?"

"Hiss!" Riko gasped when she heard Akio Morita's words. She had thought about this before, but after Akio Morita confirmed it, she couldn't help but feel worried. After all, Yoshiaki Tsutsumi of Seibu was indeed terrifying, and she might even be implicated. However, she didn't dare to express her concerns to Akio Morita.

Riko understood what Akio Morita wanted to know. If John accepted Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama's apology, it meant that he was still a 'good person' with humanity, and many things could be put at ease. After all, Akio Morita had used up a lot of favors this time, so he naturally had a little 'worry' in his heart!
"Probably. I don't think Mr. John is that heartless. He can tolerate the problems caused by Akina Nakamori's family time and time again, and he should also be able to accept Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama's apologies." "I hope so too. But people's hearts are unpredictable and fickle. Besides, he's a sentimental man with too many women around him. He's not the same person he was back then. Did he not have his current status and position? Perhaps in your eyes, John is still the same as before, but in fact, he has long since changed, becoming someone who can influence US policy, a powerful figure standing at the top of the US. Do you think he would still value sentimentality?"

Faced with Akio Morita's question, Riko was also extremely shocked. She really did not expect John's identity to have become like this. The current John was completely different from the one she had met back then. Moreover, she understood that people's hearts are fickle, and changes in identity could also change people's hearts.

Riko took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and said, "I think Mr. John should be able to accept it. The changes in Naoko, Akina, and Hitomi are the best examples. Their decision not to return to Japan is a form of protection for them, since they all have a group of 'friends' they can't refuse!"

Upon closer examination, Riko's words do have a slight possibility, but for an old fox like Akio Morita, he wouldn't make a judgment so easily. He would need more evidence. They always tend to think the worst about people's intentions, and most importantly, this old guy also knows about the changes happening in Japan.

Although Akio Morita wasn't involved, he knew about it but didn't tell John everything, which was the biggest problem. Time and time again, he would naturally lose John's approval. That's why he was so nervous about such a small matter and why he arranged things this way for Riko.

Unfortunately, Akio Morita had no idea that John knew all the secrets he was hiding, including who in Japan was involved. While John didn't have the same ability to understand those schemes in Japan, the situation was completely different in the United States. Compared to Japan, John's abilities in the US were far superior. As a newly established top conglomerate, he naturally had to be more meticulous in this regard. Moreover, John had many grudges with the oil and gas companies, so he had to be even more cautious.

These Japanese guys are far too arrogant. If John didn't even know about their cooperation with oil capital, how could they have achieved their current strength and status? They would have been completely exploited long ago. Do they really think the US is easier to navigate than Japan, that success is easier there? Many people only see the 'American Dream' on the surface, but in reality, it's just a tactic of the Americans. What a load of rubbish, the 'American Dream' is all fake!
Are there no smart people among these Japanese guys? Is there no one who can see the danger behind this? Is there no one who thought John would see through their plan? There are, and not just one or two, but these Japanese guys always have that crazy gambling spirit in their bones. Most of them feel that they should take a gamble in the current environment, and feel that doing so is more in their interest. So as long as there is a slight possibility, they want to hold on to it tightly.

Akio Morita, that old guy, was the same. He always had a sliver of hope that John would value friendship and wouldn't hold a grudge against him. But he was just overthinking it. Those guys from Japan would pay a heavy price for their 'madness,' and they made a big mistake by putting friendship and interests together, which was the biggest problem in itself.

Even if John could accept Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama's apologies, he wouldn't accept their betrayal and scheming. Women are indeed minor matters, but to equate women with self-interest shows that Akio Morita has lost his mind. The two are incomparable, and he has forgotten that Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama's mistakes were not matters of principle.

Even if John, being a man of deep feelings, could forgive Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama's past mistakes, he could never accept the betrayal of Japan, especially the betrayal of that old bastard Akio Morita. Their fate was sealed the moment they committed their acts, and John had never had any goodwill towards these Japanese guys from the beginning, because they were too greedy, each and every one of them a treacherous and vicious scoundrel!
(End of this chapter)