America: My Time

Chapter 1445 Arrangement
Chapter 1435 Arrangements

"Those guys in Taiwan are really sneaky. I created such a good opportunity for them, and none of them jumped out to cause trouble. It seems I underestimated them. These bastards didn't give me a chance to deal with them at all." John sighed at the situation in Taiwan. He had left his own side intact, but those guys didn't make a move. John's plans had failed. No matter how many ideas or schemes he had, they were useless.

Hearing John's words, Zhang Yuyan gave a bitter smile, and the others also sighed. They all understood John's plan and therefore had different feelings. When John was making his plans, they were not very optimistic about them, especially Zhang Yuyan. She knew what the situation was like in Taiwan, and it was impossible to expect those guys to jump out and cause trouble at this time. After all, Taiwan is not Hollywood, nor is it the United States.

Despite the commotion in Hollywood, nothing has changed in Taiwan. Even though ATV has already finalized its plans for next year and the news has been quietly leaked, those guys are just being very cautious. None of them have caused any trouble, not even the Taiwanese TV stations have said anything, let alone the media. It's as if they don't know anything about this, which greatly disappoints John.

Actually, it wasn't that John's plan was flawed, nor that those guys in Taiwan lacked ideas or ambition. Rather, they were more aware of the ruthlessness behind it all. Most importantly, those in Taiwan had already given orders that no major problems could arise at this time that could affect them. Those guys weren't fools; they knew how powerful John's influence was. Moreover, this was an internal power struggle among American conglomerates, and they weren't qualified to get involved. They had already taken considerable risk by secretly plotting against John once; expecting them to advance further was impossible. These guys couldn't withstand John's wrath or the pressure from the United States.

Although John and Donkey don't get along, the White House's Zipperton has changed. He no longer wants to confront John, and he's not stupid. After all, he doesn't have much time left in the presidency. If he becomes John's enemy, everything will be different after John leaves office. He will then know the power of corporations.

It's precisely because they understand John's influence in the US and globally that these Taiwanese guys haven't reacted at all. No, it's not that they haven't reacted at all; it's just that there's been no reaction in the media and entertainment sector. However, they've made a considerable 'sacrifice' in the energy sector. Asian energy has gained a significant share from Taiwan. After all, they know that their previous 'small scheme' needs to be rectified. Leaving this hidden danger unresolved wouldn't be good for them. Giving John some compensation in the energy sector can resolve the grievances between the two sides.

John said this because Asian Energy had benefited from Taiwan, forcing him to put aside his calculations. After all, he couldn't go too far. This matter wasn't that big of a deal, and since Taiwan had already conceded defeat, it would seem petty of him to hold onto it, which would affect his public image.

"Has Xiao Qiang left yet? If not, tell her to go back as soon as possible, so those guys won't worry!" Although John was unwilling to give up just like that, he had no choice but to temporarily abandon the plan in the face of this situation.

"Not yet, I'm leaving tomorrow!" Zhang Yuyan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't want any problems to arise at this time. After all, she had a lot of connections in Taiwan. If things got out of hand, she would have to bear a lot of pressure. After all, Chinese people value personal relationships, and she had a lot of connections over the years!

"After you go back, ask ATV to give her some more resources!" Although Xiao Qiang didn't lure those guys out, John wouldn't leave them with nothing, as that would make him seem too heartless. However, there were some things he couldn't do himself, otherwise it would cause unnecessary trouble. It would be more appropriate for Zhang Yuyan to step in.

"I will!" Zhang Yuyan wouldn't get too involved in these matters. After all, she didn't want to get involved in the entertainment industry anymore. Since she had already withdrawn, she shouldn't participate in it anymore, otherwise it would only cause her a lot of trouble. If John hadn't asked her to, she would never have interfered in such matters.

"Okay, I'll remember that. But there's no need to rush. You and the children should stay here a little longer to keep the old lady company. I'll be leaving soon to deal with things on the Korean side!" John had to take the situation on the Korean side seriously. Although none of the Koreans had made a move yet, the situation there wasn't good. Those old guys in the US had already started to act, and he needed to speed up the arrangements on the Korean side. He would have to step in to clean up the mess in order to prevent any accidents from happening!

Of course, John had to deal with more than just the Korean problem; he also had to deal with the Japanese problem. Although the Japanese plan started later, John's influence in Japan was far greater than that of the Koreans. Moreover, there were no problems in Japan. Those guys were all very cunning and wouldn't stand up to obstruct John's asset restructuring plan. Even if John made a big fuss, they wouldn't care, since they weren't having an easy time either, and they didn't want to antagonize John at this time!

“The situation in Hong Kong has stabilized for the time being, so they should go back as soon as possible!” John said, turning his gaze to Mi Xue. This matter required her to make contact. After all, Chung Chuh-hung and the others had left Hong Kong to avoid the pressure of social obligations. If they continued to stay outside and not return to Hong Kong, it would be going too far.

Of course, they don't have much pressure now. Standard Chartered Bank is handling everything that needs to be done. After all, Standard Chartered Bank has already started to take action and begin to lay out its plans throughout Asia. If they keep hiding, it might have some negative consequences!

John had originally planned to make further arrangements, but things were beyond his control. The situation in the US was quite volatile, and he needed to be prepared and handle things here first. Otherwise, if the US made a move, he would be put on the defensive. John dared not underestimate those old guys in the US. Both Morgan's nonchalance and the covert actions of Rockefeller and the other old men forced John to be cautious. Although he had offered sufficient benefits in exchange, human nature is treacherous and greedy. Those old men wouldn't let go just because he had offered these benefits. Given the opportunity, they would still act, doing things against him to gain advantage. Under these circumstances, John naturally had to be vigilant. Moreover, his plan had already begun, and it wouldn't be long before those who had jumped out paid the price.

Although John was eager to accelerate his expansion in China, many things were beyond his control. The situation in the US was a major concern, and things weren't going ideally in South Korea either. He needed to make some final moves there, otherwise, those old fogies in the US would have their own ideas, and it could even cause unnecessary trouble. As the Asian financial crisis gradually subsided, American and European conglomerates would be active in seizing South Korean assets. If he hadn't finished restructuring his assets in South Korea by then, it would cause unnecessary conflict, and those guys might even think he was targeting them, deliberately sabotaging their interests!

John sighed at the situation in South Korea, saying that it was much better in Japan. At least there was no trouble in Japan. The Japanese had remained silent and cooperated with his actions without anyone trying to stop his asset restructuring plan in Japan. This was something that South Korea could not compare to.

"Feihong, you need to go to the US quickly. The 007 crew will be starting filming soon. You also need to keep an eye on things in Taiwan. Make a plan to ensure filming on both sides. As for what Hollywood is saying, you don't need to pay attention to it. Someone will handle it for you!" John said, making arrangements for Yu Feihong. Although next year's schedule is tight, John will not ignore it!
There are already bad rumors coming from the US. If Yu Feihong's case goes any further, there will inevitably be more voices. Those hiding in the shadows will not be able to resist jumping out. The ones who are jumping out now are not qualified enough. John hopes to see a bigger commotion and a big fish appear!
Although she didn't know what John's plan was, Yu Feihong didn't refuse. After all, such an opportunity was rare, and she also knew what Hollywood was like. The more she understood Hollywood, the more she realized that those guys weren't worth her attention. As long as she had John's support, no matter how much trouble those guys caused, it wouldn't matter. In a capitalist society, those guys couldn't stir up any waves and couldn't affect John's three major film studios in Hollywood.

In the face of capital, those actors are nothing. John has been laying the groundwork in Hollywood for so long and controls half of the city. He might be affected by their little bit of power. The opportunities they see are just things that John has deliberately created. The more these guys jump around, the happier John is.

However, while the Hollywood guys were jumping around quite a bit this time, California didn't react too strongly, which didn't fit John's plan. What John wanted was their fierce attacks, or even for someone to directly target the Big Three studios. That's the result John wanted, but unfortunately, Hollywood hasn't gotten to that point yet.

It was precisely because the situation in Hollywood had not yet met John's requirements that he made more drastic arrangements, forcing those guys to jump out. Only when they jumped out and took the initiative to get involved could John proceed with his next plan.

Time waits for no one. If it were just a matter in Hollywood or just in the United States, John wouldn't need to be so cautious. But now John is facing not only problems in the United States, but also a global strategy. He needs to consider and arrange all aspects of the situation, or else something terrible will happen!

In contrast, the situation in China is much better. After all, there are no problems on the Chinese side. As long as John makes reasonable requests, there are no issues. Moreover, the asset restructuring has received strong support from China without any resistance. Once the framework is completed, there will be no problems on the Chinese side.

Despite being backed by Hong Kong capital, Phoenix Group's development in China has faced no obstacles whatsoever. No one has hindered its growth, and even as Phoenix Group continues to expand, it has encountered no resistance whatsoever, and its cinema chain plans have not encountered any problems.

In the eyes of some, Phoenix Group's cinema chain plan is a bit too crazy and the expansion is too fast. After all, in their view, doing so now is a completely unprofitable business. The amount of money required for a nationwide cinema chain is enormous, and the Chinese film market is currently shrinking wildly, which gives people the impression that Phoenix Group is foolish and has too much money.

In the eyes of these people, those cinema chains were indeed irrational investments. But John saw things differently. He believed the value of those land plots alone would bring him a fortune in the future, not to mention the phenomenal growth of the Chinese film market. Many people couldn't understand John's crazy investments in China, why so many commercial real estate projects were springing up in major Chinese cities, and why this investment continued unabated.

When the Asian financial crisis broke out, many people thought that John would definitely reduce his investment in China. However, they were wrong. Not only did John not reduce his investment, but he also continued to increase it, which made them unable to understand and accept it.

Although the Chinese market is gradually emerging, the battle in Hong Kong during the Asian financial crisis has made many people uneasy. After all, in their eyes, this is a dangerous signal, so they dare not invest heavily anymore. But John did not stop; instead, he continued to invest and even increased his investment.

Those people were afraid and worried, but John didn't think that way. Compared to those guys, John was more willing to believe in China's integrity. At least China wouldn't do something like betraying its allies after crossing the river. But those guys didn't have such concerns, otherwise his plan wouldn't have run into such a big problem!
(End of this chapter)