America: My Time

Chapter 1391 The Ugliness of Human Nature
Chapter 1381 The Ugliness of Human Nature
"Is this the ugliness of human nature? They can even do this to their own family members. It's terrifying! Japan has become so crazy. I wonder how many similar situations are happening right now!" John sighed and shook his head. He could tell how shameless Japan was just by looking at the women around him. Perhaps this was Japan's madness and the ugliness of their humanity.

"That's normal. How many people in the idol industry have families like that? They all treat them like objects to be exploited. Even most people in the entertainment industry are like that. That's why the darkness in the Japanese entertainment industry is so crazy. No one can change that!" Kuroki Hitomi said, trying to persuade John not to worry about such a small matter, because she was the most suitable person to speak up among them.

“I’m not upset, I’m just shocked by the ugliness of human nature. Although I knew that family was greedy, I never imagined they would go to this extent. It’s beyond my imagination, too crazy, too unscrupulous. It’s just a pity that this is something neither of us can interfere with. Only Akina can solve it herself. I hope she won’t disappoint me.” As he spoke, John sighed again, a faint anger flashing in his eyes.

Seeing this, Hitomi Kuroki and Naoko both sighed. They knew that John's patience had completely run out, and he was utterly disgusted with this family. This time, they had completely crossed John's bottom line. If this had happened when John was away from Japan, perhaps it wouldn't have made him so disgusted, but it happened precisely during John's time in Japan, especially since John had wasted time because of their stupidity.

Having followed John for so many years, Hitomi Kuroki and Naoko naturally know that John values ​​time very much. He might not care about small things, but he is absolutely uncompromising on important matters. However, this problem has now arisen, making it difficult for them to speak up for Akina Nakamori. Moreover, John could easily be drawn into this storm, causing his public image to crumble.

"Akina will make a choice. We've come this far. If she still can't face everything and keeps running away, it won't just be her who gets hurt!" Kuroki Hitomi said this, but she wasn't sure at all. After all, Nakamori Akina had compromised for her so-called family ties more than once. No one knew if she would do the same this time.

This incident does affect Hitomi Kuroki and Naoko. If Akina had done this, it would have been advantageous for them. At the very least, such a situation would have impacted Akina and her child, eliminating their chance to compete with them, thus reducing their rivalry. However, neither of them harbored such thoughts. Even they held a degree of respect, understanding what they could and could not do. Their mutual affection also served as self-protection; attacking each other would have serious consequences, as they would be facing not only John but also many other beautiful women. Even Naoko and Hitomi Kuroki knew to protect Nakamori Akina, yet those who were supposed to be family members acted recklessly and without restraint!
"I don't want the worst to happen either. I've already made arrangements to transfer Akina's mother to the US for medical treatment, if conditions permit, since the conditions there are better." What does "conditions permit" mean? Does it refer to Akina's mother or her family? Perhaps both!
This incident also made John suspicious. Was there really no one else behind it all? It all seemed too coincidental, almost as if the trouble was happening right in his place. Should he continue the investigation? No, John didn't have that idea right now. There wasn't enough time, and besides, many people were watching him, especially those guys in Japan. If he started investigating now, it would make them uneasy and affect his plans.

In the business world, all sorts of tactics are employed, and John has witnessed quite a few over the years. Even if he harbors doubts, he doesn't reveal them, but rather faces the situation calmly. This weakness is something he intentionally leaves for his enemies. Being loyal and righteous is a double-edged sword; it can bring him many gains, but it can also expose him to numerous dangers.

No matter what schemes the enemy has, as long as I don't move, they can't do anything about it, and eventually these guys will all be exposed. Especially that family, they're not exactly smart; with a little planning, they'll figure out if someone's targeting them. What I need to do now is stay calm. The plan to cut the Gordian knot is good, but the key lies with Nakamori Akina. If she can't make a decision, all my plans will be useless.

John could suspect anything he could think of, so how could those guys in Japan not have suspicions? Especially those who weren't involved and weren't plotting anything, they naturally suspected there was more to the story. But for now, they weren't making any rash moves. What they cared about wasn't the family's madness, but their deal with John. As long as they weren't involved, there was no need to rush!
"Have you found out? Is there something wrong behind this? I don't believe all of this is such a coincidence. Every step is so crucial. Are those Americans behind this?" These guys from Japan are suspicious of those old guys from the US. After all, John is currently discussing a deal with Japan. At this time, who would most want to sabotage it? Naturally, it would be those old guys from the US.

"We've found out. It wasn't those Americans, but Europeans, or rather, oil-based capital. On the surface, it seems this guy really ran out of money and was tricked, but it was all meticulously planned. They have secret accounts overseas, and all the money was transferred into those secret accounts. Not only was Akina Nakamori used by them, but even Chieko was abandoned. That family is truly ruthless! However, we don't have concrete evidence yet; those guys are too secretive!"

"These damn bastards! Don't they know how much this will affect Japan? Don't they know how staggering our losses will be if something goes wrong? Are they even Japanese?!" At this moment, the bigwigs of the Japanese government were furious. This incident was a direct slap in the face to themselves. This was their dereliction of duty, failing to take precautions in advance.

"What should we do now? Should we inform Mr. John and explain everything clearly, so that he doesn't still suspect that we are the ones plotting behind the scenes? If Mr. John mistakenly believes that it was us who plotted against him, the consequences will be serious!"

"No, there's no rush. We don't have any evidence right now, and it wouldn't be convincing if we said anything. Let's wait a bit longer, find something on those guys, catch those bastards. Those bastards from before haven't been released yet, right? Let's start with them. I don't believe they're without any flaws."

It's not pleasant to be unwittingly left unpunished. These guys in Japan were furious when they found out that someone was orchestrating all of this. This time, they held a deep grudge against that family, and such a greedy family deserved to be punished.

"Perhaps we should find a reason to detain this guy. If we act quickly, we should be able to get everything we want soon! That family isn't exactly tough; they can get everything we want with a little manipulation!"

"Are you crazy? Do you know what you're saying? We wouldn't need to hold back with ordinary people, but not this family. If we really fight, the consequences will be severe, and none of us can afford the damage. Human relationships can't be ignored. What do you think would happen if Nakamori Akina were to sacrifice herself to protect her family?" "No way! She wouldn't be that stupid. She has a son. Even if she doesn't think about herself, she has to think about her son!"

"Nothing is impossible. For us, we can't afford to try anything, no matter how small the chance. If someone has to take the blame or be the scapegoat, who will it be, you or me? Remember, we don't seek merit, we only seek to avoid mistakes. As long as we're not sacrificed, that's enough. We do whatever it takes to protect ourselves. There are many smart people in this world, and many who can see through all this. As long as we don't bring it up, we won't have to take the blame!"

“I understand. I don’t know anything. How they fight is their business and has nothing to do with me.”

“Good that you understand. For now, let’s pretend we don’t know anything. As for those guys, just have someone keep an eye on them. Do everything as Mr. John said and let them go. They’ll expose more things when they’re relaxed. We can pretend we don’t know anything, but we still need to be careful with these kinds of things and make the necessary preparations.”

John had no idea what the Japanese were thinking. Even if he did, he wouldn't say anything, and could only pretend he knew nothing. After all, this was Japan, and he couldn't overstep his bounds, or it would damage his public image.

Amidst everyone's concerns, Akina Nakamori made the right choice, following John's instructions to leave Japan for the United States with her mother, Chieko, for medical treatment. She didn't want to face her family and didn't want to stay in Japan. Although Chieko was unwilling, she had no choice but to accept Akina's firm stance.

Akina is no longer alone; she has her own child. A mother's love makes her strong. Faced with a greedy family and a biased mother, she has to wake up from her so-called familial bonds and understand what she should do. She's not stupid. Time and again, things have crossed John's bottom line. If she makes the wrong decision, she will be ruining her child's future.

The accident came and went quickly, bringing a sigh of relief to everyone. However, no one truly relaxed; lingering concerns remained. No one believed the matter was over. As long as that greedy family was still around, problems would inevitably arise. The task at hand was to nip the danger in the bud.

Warnings are useless; we need to get serious. But we can't act now, as John is still in Japan and their 'cooperation' isn't finished yet. However, if many people take action, this family won't have an easy time from now on; they'll have to pay a heavy price for their greed.

The high-ranking officials in Japan pretended to know nothing, but the lower-level staff had already leaked everything to the people in the conglomerate. After learning all this, would the conglomerate members have no thoughts about it? Could they accept this outcome? Of course not. These bastards were ruining their interests. If this matter escalated and the 'cooperation' was canceled, how much would they lose? The people in the conglomerate were already thinking of tearing these guys to pieces!

The internal struggles within Japan have never truly ended, especially after the bubble burst. Their conflict intensified, for a simple reason: they had only so much to gain, and everyone wanted more, leading to constant conflict. Initially, the benefits from John provided some relief, but as time went on, they no longer satisfied their appetites. Now, John's benefits have reappeared, and the temptation is even greater. They all want to take more, so naturally, they'll use all sorts of methods and tactics.

The Japanese government officials have their own agendas, as do the Japanese conglomerates, and their interests differ, naturally leading to more conflicts and troubles. Some government officials don't want to take the blame or benefit others, while the Japanese conglomerates have other plans. However, with so many Americans involved in Japanese affairs, it's often difficult for them to stand together and act in unison.

Wherever there are people, there is a world of intrigue. In the face of interests, betrayal is not impossible. Moreover, from the moment Japan bowed its head, they had already had too many interests eroded by the Americans. As time goes by, these forces will naturally have more needs, and the situation will undergo greater changes.

If everyone had enough benefits to share, they could naturally remain calm. But now, no one can remain calm, which has led to the current situation. Some people have once again jumped out to "cooperate" with the Americans in order to gain more benefits and share more profits. This is the ugliness of human nature!

Of course, only a small portion have come forward so far; many more remain hidden in the shadows. Although the Japanese are aware of their situation, they also have their own ideas, and they are not actually connected to the oil capital. Only those who have come forward are!
(End of this chapter)