America: My Time

Chapter 1479 A Crazy Arrangement

Chapter 1469 A Crazy Arrangement
Without waiting for Jimmy's reply, John continued, "There are some things we can keep to ourselves. I've already shared the profits, and we've made an agreement. If they have any ideas, that's their business. I can't be expected to pay more while they don't have to pay anything. Our plan can't change. I don't want to be ripped off by them!"

When John put it that way, Jimmy realized that there was no room for negotiation. If Morgan couldn't do this, there was no point in continuing the cooperation. If Morgan couldn't even withstand this pressure, what kind of cooperation was there? Morgan couldn't just take the benefits without bearing any cost. Now was the time for them to step up.

“Okay, everything will be as you say. Morgan isn’t a problem; we have the ability to withstand their pressure. However, we are worried that some people might take risks for profit and do something crazy. You need to be prepared!”

“I understand. If they dare to do this, they should be prepared to face my wrath!” John’s answer made Jimmy even more uneasy. It was a clear warning to him, Morgan, and the others that there was no room for negotiation on this matter, and anyone who dared to make a move should be prepared to die.

“John, aren’t you worried that this will affect your asset restructuring? Of course, this isn’t a threat, but rather my own concern. After all, interests can be tempting, and you’ve encountered similar situations before. There are always some foolish guys at times like this!” Jimmy explained carefully, not wanting to arouse John’s suspicion.

"So what? You said it yourself, there will always be some fools. Since they can't see the situation, they might as well die. People like that are just trouble to live; death is the best outcome! Don't worry, I'm not targeting you, but those guys. I know Morgan's position. By the end of the year, I will completely relinquish control of Dreamworld and Nvidia, provided everything goes smoothly. If problems arise, don't blame me; after all, I don't want to be made a fool of!"

Hearing John's words, Jimmy couldn't help but smile bitterly. He naturally understood the meaning behind John's words. This was a blatant threat to everyone, and it was a threat made with interests at stake. If anyone dared to cause trouble, then John would not be blamed for going back on his word. Therefore, it was best not to say anything that was not to be said. If problems arose, they would have to solve them themselves. If it came to John's side, then things would get really bad, and all the previous agreements would be in jeopardy!
Jimmy wasn't unaware of how much profit John was to share, since Morgan was handling it. If something went wrong, Morgan would suffer the biggest loss. So, for everything to proceed smoothly, Morgan needed to step in and suppress those greedy guys, letting them know what they could and couldn't do.

The more assertive John was, the greater the pressure on Jimmy became. He had thought John would give him and Morgan some face, but he was greatly disappointed. John had no such intentions; everything was based on self-interest, and it was impossible for him to use personal relationships as leverage!
"Alright, I won't change my mind about our previous agreement, but those guys shouldn't treat me like a fool, and they shouldn't have any more greedy thoughts. I've already given them enough face, so they shouldn't push their luck!"

Yes, John did give these guys a lot of face, but many of them were too greedy. All they could see was profit and greed. They didn't consider John's reaction at all. No matter how many ideas they had, they wouldn't work with John. Everything had to be done according to the previous agreement!

Although Jimmy was under a lot of pressure, he also understood John's thoughts during this trip, which was good news. As for what others thought, that was not something he could handle. Everything had to be dealt with by his boss, who would communicate with those greedy people, bring everything back to normal, and prevent any major incidents!

Watching Jimmy's departing figure, John shook his head slightly. Although he had anticipated this situation, its actual occurrence still left him with a sense of melancholy. Morgan's situation wasn't much better either; under the lure of profit, even the Morgan tycoon was struggling to control his own flaws. The immense temptation of such profits often leads some greedy individuals to believe they are certain of success and that nothing bad will happen.

This isn't because these guys underestimate themselves; it's more due to their greed. Under the influence of greed, they've lost their minds, so they're capable of anything. John won't show them any mercy. Anyone who dares to touch his interests should be prepared to die!

Although John had faith in Morgan, there were still some things that needed to be done. While those old guys were being warned by Morgan, John had already started discussing with the beautiful women around him who should take over!

“If you really do this and let them manage things, it will cause a big problem. They don’t understand anything. After all, they’ve only been in this industry for a short time, and their identities are also problematic. It’s hard to explain to either Europe or the US!” Jennifer Connelly advised John after the women left his side, worried that it would cause unnecessary trouble.

“I understand, so what? Don’t you think this is the best option? Since they’re not familiar with each other, this is the best test. And I’m also curious to know what those people are thinking and what they’ll do. You don’t think those guys will give up so easily. This is New York, and the network of interests in this circle is too big!”

"But you can't be so obvious about it. This is clearly testing those people's reactions and giving some people an excuse! The arrangement of Natalia Vodianova with Carmen Kass and Alessandra Ambrosio is somewhat inappropriate. It will put you in a public image crisis and make people attack you!"

“I know, I just want to see who will jump out at this time. Don’t you think it’s better to be a little more audacious sometimes? Also, how much does this have to do with me? What is my current status? What connection do I have with these companies?”

Upon hearing John's words, Jennifer Connelly was taken aback. Instantly, she understood John's plan. This was a blatant, overt scheme—to lure those with ulterior motives into the trap, to provide excuses for the enemies, and to make the public understand once again that John was not a saint, but a flawed individual. "Now that you understand, let them do it. Even if they fail, it's not a big deal. As long as the overall direction is correct, even a small loss is acceptable. You understand? What I need now isn't profit, but to eliminate all hidden dangers and eradicate all crises! Perhaps this arrangement is a bit too crazy, but isn't that its allure? If they can maintain their integrity and resist temptation, everything will naturally be fine. If they can't, it's their own problem. I've given them a chance!"

John's words sounded cruel, but this was the test they had to face to enter high society. If they couldn't even pass this test, they weren't qualified, because they would face more dangers than others. Foolish people weren't qualified. And all of this was just on the surface; John would also have arrangements in secret!
"But have you thought about how to explain it to your uncle? Entrusting the arrangements in Europe to a woman who is new to the industry, what will people think of you? One wrong move could trigger a chain reaction, causing the entire plan to collapse and causing a crisis of credibility. After all, all of this has come too crazy!"

"Yes, all of this has come too fast, but what you see is only a small part of it. What I want is a comprehensive plan, not just this little bit of media and entertainment, but a comprehensive plan. Why do you think the development of the wine group in Europe has stagnated? Why do you think those guys are rejecting the three major apparel groups? It's all about interests. Some people are making moves again. I'm just giving them that opportunity!"

John was right. Many people were eager to make their move. Under the lure of profit, some had been blinded by greed. If these guys continued to hide in the shadows, they would pose a significant threat to John, especially to his future plans. It would be best to take this opportunity to eliminate them one by one.

Even Jennifer Connelly could see the problem clearly, so how could John not see it? He saw it even more clearly, and that's precisely why he made such a crazy arrangement. There's no reward without sacrifice; you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub. The more chaotic things are on their side, the more those greedy guys will jump out on their own initiative, and this is just the beginning.

"Alright, don't worry. Even if the entire plan collapses, it's not a big deal. Just tell them all the things to pay attention to, and then it's up to them to see what they can do and how they perform."

John's explanation still didn't reassure Jennifer Connelly, because she hadn't seen through John's plan and there were many things she didn't understand. However, she knew that John had put it this far and she couldn't object anymore, since her abilities were limited. So she could only follow John's arrangements.

When John made his arrangement, the entire industry was shocked. No one expected John to be so crazy, even affecting the three major apparel groups, as well as those interested in the matter in the United States and Europe. At this time, many people wanted to know what John was up to. Was it just for that so-called 'trivial matter'?
Just when many people were shocked and confused by John's crazy plan, someone took action. The guys in Japan started to move again. At this time, they were supporting John and making more acquisition requests to him!

The situation is indeed very chaotic right now. After all, John has pushed through too many plans, which has made everything messy. At this time, the guys in Japan are getting excited. Greed has driven them crazy, and they see an opportunity.

Good heavens, John was shocked when he received the requests from these guys in Japan. He had underestimated their strength and their greed. These guys wanted to buy the New York real estate John had offered, as well as shares in Dreamworld and Nvidia, and the acquisition of the internet company.

As John confronted the donkey, all of his internet companies in Silicon Valley were exposed one by one. No matter how well they were hidden, they were all seen through by those with ulterior motives. Most importantly, John exposed not only his layout in Silicon Valley, but also his layouts in other areas. Over the past twenty years, John had made too many plans.

Of course, some of these companies were exposed by John himself. If he hadn't done so, how could he have lured those greedy accomplices into the game, how could he have completed his plan, and how could he have escaped unscathed from the dot-com bubble? While everyone was greedy, John was already preparing to withdraw, and his reasons were all quite valid. Most importantly, there were considerable profits to be made, provided they could leave when the bubble burst.

But can these guys resist the temptation of profit and wake up from this dot-com bubble in time to extricate themselves? Difficult, very difficult; in John's view, it's almost impossible. After all, with the continuous appreciation of assets, those guys will be blinded by the skyrocketing profits. With his calculations in place, even the Europeans have entered the game, and even those Germans have joined in—what else is impossible!

At this point, the more reckless John becomes, the more those greedy individuals will believe their suspicions are correct. In particular, those with ulterior motives will assume that John's cash flow is in trouble. After all, John has always had financial dealings with Japan, and he has a considerable amount of loans in Japan. Choosing to cooperate with Japan at this time, and with such a frenzied sale of assets, suggests that there must be some exchange of benefits that they believe is involved.

Of course, some people believe that John is making some shady deal with those guys in Japan. Their deal is anything but simple; it just happened so suddenly that no one knew what was behind it. In their eyes, such a crazy deal must be backed by an even crazier exchange of benefits. Thinking about John's deal with South Korea and then looking at this crazy deal with Japan, they think it must be an exchange of benefits. John got the benefits he wanted from those guys in Japan, but they don't know what those benefits are, which makes some people even more worried and afraid that something big will happen!

(End of this chapter)