America: My Time

Chapter 1192 Harvesting Indonesia
Chapter 1182 Harvesting Indonesia

As a financial tycoon, John dared not marry lightly, lest he suffer heavy losses and even disrupt his plans. Therefore, he had no intention of getting married. The bigwigs of American financial groups, and even those in high society, were well aware of this. Despite John's constant asset transfers, the wealth he currently controlled remained astonishing, attracting countless schemes and plots.

Women in high society would certainly crave such assets, and even prenuptial agreements cannot deter their ambitions. It's not that John deliberately views people in the most treacherous light, but reality prevents him from making such a decision; a single misstep could bring him considerable trouble.

No matter how much the elders in the family tried to persuade him, John remained unmoved. The potential gains were simply too great, enough to tempt anyone to take the risk. Profit is a powerful motivator, and John wouldn't put himself in danger, giving his hidden enemies an opportunity. Under the lure of profit, John believed even those in high society would succumb to greed!
John understood all this, which is why he always presented himself as a playboy. Only in this way could he be safer and avoid trouble. But trouble isn't entirely avoidable; there will still be those who take action. This is why John didn't want to stay in the United States indefinitely—he didn't dare give those people a chance, and he didn't dare expose himself to more temptations.

The allure of women is a mistake almost every man makes, and John didn't think he could resist that temptation. That's why he, the Hollywood tyrant, always stayed away from Hollywood. Hollywood was full of temptations, and one could easily fall into them. Moreover, John knew the situation of the American high society very well. The storms and scandals of later years made John very clear about the huge potential dangers he would cause if he got involved!

Compared to the temptations of the United States, John preferred the peace and quiet of Asia. South Korea and Japan didn't present as many problems; as long as he was cautious and didn't go too far, there were no real risks. Jeffrey Epstein wasn't the only figure in American high society; it was just that he was exposed. What John found most amusing was that this guy committed suicide. There were probably many secrets behind that, and only with his death could everything be hidden!
Of course, there's also Zipperton. If even the president is targeted, what wouldn't those guys dare to do? There's a saying: "You can be a thief for a thousand days, but you can't guard against thieves for a thousand days." John understood this perfectly, and that's why he was extremely cautious! John didn't bother with people who weren't on his side, just in case something unexpected happened, just in case there was some kind of scheme behind it all!
In contrast, there is no danger from South Korea, Japan, or even Hong Kong and Taiwan. Even if there is a little bit of scheming, it is within his tolerance. But it is completely different in Europe and America. John is not confident that he can handle everything. After all, he has too many enemies. These guys have always wanted to scheme against him!

“Take Martin back to Japan, or to Lanai Island. Don’t go to the United States. It’s best not to visit the old man before this storm is over, as that would put him in a difficult position!” When Naoko wanted to go to the United States as planned, so that Martin could experience the American environment and better integrate into it, John stopped her.

In the current environment, China is very safe, Japan isn't a major problem, and Lanai Island is practically impregnable thanks to John's management. However, the situation in the United States is completely different. It's not that John is deliberately trying to think the worst about oil capital, but rather that he simply doesn't dare gamble; he can't afford the consequences of failure. A wise man avoids dangerous situations; personal safety is paramount. Even he needs to avoid the United States, let alone Martin Jr.!
Of course, this was a gesture to make those Americans understand his position, deterring them from acting rashly or doing anything excessive. John had been continuously strengthening security measures, and the Jaguar Security Company's capabilities were steadily improving. Even so, John dared not be the slightest bit careless.

As soon as Naoko and Martin Jr. made their move, the people in the United States immediately found out. When they saw that the two of them had gone to Japan instead of going to San Francisco, USA, to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Smith and reminisce about their grandfather-grandson relationship as usual, the people in the United States felt heavy-hearted, and the people in the oil capital were even more annoyed.

Everyone knew who John was wary of, and this arrangement was also John's way of showing them his attitude: he didn't trust these guys and didn't believe they would follow the rules of the game. It was also a way of telling them that John had made full preparations and that they shouldn't act rashly, or the consequences would be unimaginable!
If Martin Jr. had stayed in China, these guys wouldn't have reacted so strongly, but going to Japan is a completely different story. Unfortunately, no matter how angry they were, it was useless; they didn't dare to make any rash moves. Most importantly, John had more than one son, Martin Jr.!
Southeast Asia is changing rapidly. Soros and his ilk became even more reckless when they saw their opponents were powerless to resist. With the Federal Reserve protecting them and no worries about their safety, they became even more unscrupulous. Soon, Singapore was hit, followed by Indonesia, and all of this made John a fortune.

However, as the situation in Indonesia developed, John also considered the storm that might come next year. These Indonesians were no saints; Soros's plunder had left them helpless, so they would likely turn their attention to the Chinese, stirring up internal conflicts in Indonesia to divert internal pressure. After all, this wasn't the first time they'd done something like this, and John was already on guard when the storm shifted to Indonesia.

John quickly notified both Taiwan and China, allowing them to prepare in advance. As for the Chinese in Indonesia, John also had Yuan Tianfan remind them through Standard Chartered Bank. Whether these guys would believe him or not was beyond John's knowledge; he only needed to act with a clear conscience!
This time, John won't be lenient. He'll intensify his efforts to plunder Indonesia and do everything in his power to seize its assets. Opportunity knocks but once; such chances don't come around often. Besides, there's nothing that this incredibly corrupt president wouldn't dare sell! Both Quantum Mining and Asian Energy have long been eyeing Indonesian assets; they just need the right moment!
Now that the time has come, John would be doing himself a disservice if he didn't teach them a lesson. After all, this was something he had prepared long ago. John was also tempted by those assets in Indonesia. As long as he could complete the plunder, it would be worth paying a price. Compared to the future gains, the current sacrifice was nothing.

As for the storm in Indonesia, John was somewhat powerless to do anything about it. Although he had made some preparations beforehand, he dared not act rashly until the storm actually occurred. After all, he still wanted to take the opportunity to plunder Indonesia's wealth and assets. John would not hesitate to seize any assets he could get his hands on, and he was not afraid that the Indonesians would dare to renege on their promises and abandon him, since the United States was standing behind him!
As Indonesia's economy continues to deteriorate, the Chinese who have been notified are becoming increasingly cautious. The savvy individuals have already begun preparing to leave, selling off any assets they can. However, many others are still observing the situation, reluctant to part with their wealth, and believing the situation hasn't yet worsened to that point. Most importantly, selling assets now would result in significant losses.

Of course, this wait-and-see attitude didn't last long. As soon as some people started acting, panic ensued, and everyone followed suit. Between money and life, people naturally chose the latter; losing their lives meant the end—a point most understood. However, selling assets in the shortest time wasn't easy. Large families would relocate their members beforehand, leaving only one or two people to sell the assets!

Because it concerned their own lives, this news was kept hidden. Meanwhile, those in Indonesia were keeping a close eye on Soros, and taking advantage of the situation to buy up Chinese assets at bargain prices. This gave the Chinese more time, but as Indonesia's economy continued to deteriorate, the crisis would still occur; after all, they were a group of inhumane individuals.

Meanwhile, Asian Energy and Quantum Mining were also active, acquiring assets in Indonesia. This acquisition spree drove the Indonesians into a frenzy, as their currency was rapidly depreciating, and selling their assets at this time was advantageous for them. Although they knew that Asian Energy and Quantum Mining's move was opportunistic, they had no choice; after all, it wasn't theirs, and selling wouldn't hurt them. It was precisely because the Indonesians held this mindset that John's harvesting operation became easier. Of course, this was also inseparable from over a decade of planning!

(End of this chapter)