America: My Time

Chapter 555 Crisis Warning
Chapter 555 Crisis Warning

“Mr. Morita, we all understand the problem, but we are all worried. This time, the other side is already buying up the bottom, and now the White House is moving again. We always feel that something is wrong. Perhaps this is another scheme by the Americans against us. Everyone is eager to know what is going on over there.”

Upon hearing this, Akio Morita sighed, "I understand, but there's nothing I can do. Even if we go to inquire now, it's not the right time. We have no idea what the situation is like over there, and I don't think it's a good thing to inquire now. That would only make them think we're in a hurry. Even if we want to sit down and talk with them, it will take time! If possible, I think everyone should be prepared. Perhaps their new round of expansion is about to begin."

"What preparations does Morita-san want us to make? If the other party is going to launch a new round of expansion, does he mean he will continue to lend us money, or does he want us to prepare to accept that the other party will repay the loan?"

"I think John might choose to sell the real estate in Japan next year. Although I know you've been hiding something, your plans may have been exposed. To be honest, even I have a vague idea of ​​your schemes. John, that little fox, can't possibly be unaware. Even if he hasn't noticed, his think tank staff will have alerted him. I don't know what other plans you have, but now you have to make a choice: real estate or capital! As for new loans, I don't think they're likely to materialize. John already controls Standard Chartered Bank, and he also has his own Credit Bank and East West Bank in the US. It's time for you to make a choice!" At this point, Akio Morita felt he shouldn't continue arguing and directly stated his thoughts, telling them that he had seen through the entire scheme.

Awkward? These guys from Japan weren't embarrassed at all. They reacted quite naturally to Akio Morita's words. One of them smiled calmly and said, "Mr. Morita, it's not that we intentionally wanted to hide anything, nor that we didn't trust you. It's just that this concerns the energy and resource issues of the entire country of Japan, so everyone has to be cautious. Very few people know about it; they're all people involved. But now it seems that we were indeed too presumptuous. I wonder what Mr. Morita thinks about all this?"

Akio Morita sighed and said, "I have no opinion, because my understanding of this matter is limited. If I had to offer one, it would be that you all were careless. Perhaps initially you thought that Quantum Mining and Western Energy were not his core industries, and that it wouldn't be difficult to acquire them. But now it seems you were all wrong. Quantum Mining and Western Energy are both his core industries, even more so than the semiconductor industry. Nvidia and Dreamworld have both gone public and raised funds, but Western Energy and Quantum Mining have none of that, and they are still expanding at full speed. You should be cautious about this alone. Western Energy has oil fields, refineries, and power plants, while Quantum Mining has mines, steel mills, and uranium mines. But have you noticed that the gold produced by Quantum Mining has never entered the market?"

When they heard Akio Morita's words, the Japanese guys' expressions changed drastically. Indeed, as Akio Morita said, the gold market had not been affected. But Quantum Mining's gold mine had already entered the production phase. Where did all that gold go?
The only explanation is that it was absorbed by banks. The resources of Standard Chartered, Sinotrans, and East West Bank may have exceeded their expectations. Fortunately, they didn't try to scheme against John, otherwise failure would have been imminent. Quantum Mining possesses unimaginable funds, and these funds have always remained hidden.

"How did Morita-san find out about all this? Do you have some special source of information?" What special source of information? Naturally, it refers to Kawai Naoko, who believed that Morita Akio had obtained some secret information from her!
The "beautiful female PR" tactic isn't just about using her looks; there's more to it. But these guys are overthinking it. Akio Morita doesn't have that kind of ability, and he wouldn't do it. If he were discovered, it would be a disaster.

"You're all overthinking it. I don't have any special sources of information. It's just that due to our own needs, the gold price in the market has not been affected by futures. Among the global mining industry, only Quantum Mining controls large gold mines. That's the problem. So I have reason to believe that the gold produced by Quantum Mining has not flowed into the market, but has been consumed internally. Don't forget that John also has a jewelry company, and the semiconductor industry also uses precious resources like gold."

Mobile phone and computer motherboards have this requirement, and Sony naturally has a demand for it, and quite a lot of it. So it's reasonable that Akio Morita was able to discover the problem. But why did this old guy discover the problem while they didn't think of it? Was it because they were careless, or because their subordinates were negligent?
It wasn't that they were negligent, but rather that no one had ever paid attention to these mines. They were only focused on iron and uranium mines, not copper and gold mines. Most importantly, because of Quantum Mining's expansion into the steel industry, everyone focused their energy on steel, not copper and gold mines. In fact, in many people's eyes, Quantum Mining was just an iron and uranium mine, and they didn't pay any attention to other mines at all. This resulted in their ignorance in many aspects.

"So, anyone who wants to compete in quantum mining will face financial resistance from quantum mining. Western Energy's situation is probably not as simple as we thought, and there is a considerable amount of cash flow hidden behind it. John, that little fox, has deceived us all!"

"You could say that if I had known your plans sooner, I might have been able to give you a heads-up, but now it's too late!" Akio Morita sighed softly, his face full of regret. This infuriated the Japanese, as no one believed him. "Give up. After the stock market crash, we'll talk to John properly. If he's willing to repay the loan, we'll accept it. If it's real estate, we'll take it all. Japanese real estate is still appreciating, and John's properties are the most valuable. I have to admit he has excellent foresight."

For these guys in Japan, the continued stock market crash is putting considerable pressure on them. They are all worried that an even bigger crisis may occur, but they are currently helpless and can only wait quietly for information from the other side. The White House dinner will definitely have a targeted plan for the stock market.

It wasn't just the Japanese who were anticipating the outcome of the White House's plan; Europe, Hong Kong, and other places were also waiting for the White House's new round of market rescue plans. So many financial tycoons and Wall Street crocodiles gathered at the White House dinner. No one would believe they hadn't discussed how to rescue the market, especially since John's words before the dinner had captivated them. They were eager to know John's thoughts and plans. If this Wall Street crocodile stepped in to rescue the market, it would have an unimaginable impact on the entire stock market. Now, this Wall Street giant had gained the recognition of the financial industry.

In contrast, the situation in Britain was not so ideal. The reason is simple: Britain made a crazy decision to close the market, especially in Hong Kong, where undercurrents were swirling and everyone was on edge. Under such circumstances, the pressure on the entire stock market was unimaginable. HSBC, Standard Chartered, and even other banks were all begged for help. Standard Chartered Bank, in particular, was the most financially powerful entity. Everyone knew that Standard Chartered Bank had made a lot of money in this stock market crash. Unfortunately, Standard Chartered Bank did not provide any assistance. Instead, it continued to buy up shares in other markets at rock-bottom prices.

No one knows how much Standard Chartered Bank benefited, because Standard Chartered Bank has branches not only in Hong Kong, but also in the UK, Europe, South Africa and various Asian countries. Therefore, no one knows how much preparation Standard Chartered Bank made for this stock market crash, nor does anyone know how many of the orders released during the crash belonged to Standard Chartered Bank.

While Standard Chartered Bank may not have the same power as HSBC in Hong Kong, it far surpasses HSBC in reputation. As for its global presence, HSBC lags far behind. Standard Chartered has not made any major moves in the United States, but instead has chosen to expand in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It has not set foot in the United States, even though the US market is very attractive. Instead, Standard Chartered is consolidating its position in other countries.

This stock market crash has propelled Standard Chartered Bank's development in Asia and Europe onto a fast track. With its vast capital, Standard Chartered has been constantly expanding, acquiring smaller banks to strengthen itself, which has shocked many people, yet they can do nothing about it because the other party is just that powerful.

Of course, Standard Chartered's bargain-hunting behavior has also caused unease, even resentment and rejection from many companies. Unfortunately, this is normal business behavior, and they are powerless to stop it, especially since Standard Chartered's expansion speed is the fastest in the UK, after all, this is Standard Chartered's home turf, and its expansion in the Commonwealth is also unimpeded.

Those little devils in Japan also felt the pressure. Standard Chartered Bank's expansion in Asia put pressure on them and also made them realize how powerful John's hidden strength was. Judging from Standard Chartered Bank's assertiveness, it's clear how powerful John's hidden strength is. Their attempt to use financial means to seize Quantum Mining and Western Energy is just wishful thinking. They're just too arrogant!

(End of this chapter)