America: My Time

Chapter 569 Reception
Chapter 559 Cocktail Party

“It’s alright. I’ll visit you in San Francisco when I have time, and you can also come back to Tokyo to see me when you have time. We can also keep in touch by phone. Take my advice: now that you’ve left this circle, don’t come back. You only see the pressure that people like Hitomi Kuroki and Akina Nakamori are under, but you don’t see the darkness that lies ahead. They have Mr. John’s protection and are not in any danger, but many more people are suffering unimaginable pain!”

Riko was well aware of the situation of women like Kuroki Hitomi. The requests from those bank tycoons put them under immense pressure, yet they were powerless to do anything about it. Such a major matter was simply beyond their control. Moreover, in Riko's view, no one would care about the existence of beautiful public relations figures. The development of a company would not be shaken by a little bit of beauty. At least, Riko did not believe that John was that kind of person.

It was precisely because he understood this that he gave Naoko such a reminder. However, Riko's worries were unnecessary. John was not as bad as she thought. At least he wouldn't put Naoko and the others in danger, nor would he do anything excessive. He still had a bottom line, unlike those guys from Japan who had no bottom line and were capable of doing anything.

Many people have been paying attention to the women connected to John lately, and Riko is no exception. However, each of them has undergone different changes. Hitomi Kuroki can face it calmly, as can Akina Nakamori, but Momoko Kikuchi, Chisato Moritaka, and Miho Nakayama are not performing as well. Under such pressure, they seem somewhat at a loss, even less capable than Izumi Sakai, who was caught up in this accident, showing a significant difference in their mental fortitude.

“John, how about we schedule a time? I’m sure the banks are eager to know your decision. Why don’t you sit down and talk it over? Any doubts can be cleared up in person. It’s not good if everyone is hesitant! If it’s inconvenient for you, I’ll contact them. Tomorrow night is urgent, how about the night after tomorrow? After all, you have a lot to take care of!”

Upon hearing Akio Morita's words, John nodded, understanding what he meant. The previous incident had indeed frightened those women. Although Hitomi Kuroki had mentioned it before, the situation in Japan was truly beyond his expectations. The banks in Japan were all in a panic.

After making the appointment with John, Akio Morita left. Many people believed John's visit to Tokyo was partly due to these beautiful women, but these guys were too arrogant. Real bigwigs wouldn't think that way. They all wanted to know John's thoughts and understand his expansion plans. However, asking John about semiconductors was useless; the gaming world had already shifted hands, and John had lost control of it.

"The day after tomorrow evening, I will arrange a small cocktail party. We will sit down and discuss things with John. This time, we don't need too many people. It will mainly be about banking matters. Other issues will depend on your own abilities. I have done the best I can." Soon, Akio Morita made one phone call after another, informing the other party of the time and place of the cocktail party.

"Aren't you a little surprised? This kind of reception isn't just for Japanese banks; there are also negotiations in the mining and energy sectors. John, that little fox, choosing to come to Tokyo at this time probably has his own calculations. The target isn't necessarily Japan; it could even be some people in the United States. Anyway, how did your talk with Naoko go? Did you get anything out of it?" After hanging up the phone, Akio Morita turned his gaze to Riko.

"Naiko said she plans to live in the United States for a while. After retiring, she has her own plans. However, one thing is very important: Naiko has been living in Mr. John's house all along!"

"That means she has John's parents' approval, otherwise it wouldn't be possible. However, we need to understand this matter further. This is just the beginning; the important part is yet to come. It's not uncommon for things to start strong but end weakly, so we can't draw any conclusions yet. Even if Naoko leaves Tokyo, you can't sever ties with her. You need to be careful about that. As long as this relationship exists, it's good for Sony and good for you as well."

"You'll arrange the party the day after tomorrow. There's no need for any performers or anything like that; it's just a simple party. We're different from those guys. There's no need for us to put ourselves in danger or make all sorts of calculations. As for John, that little fox, no amount of scheming will help. More people will only bring unnecessary trouble. I don't want any new problems to arise. I trust you won't let me down."

All the bigwigs in Japan are now watching John, this little fox. Akio Morita is hosting a cocktail party, and even if it's simple, many people will want to attend. Even without performances, it will still attract a lot of people. If handled poorly, it could offend people; if handled well, it will earn favors from these bigwigs. Riko doesn't need to prepare who can attend; Akio Morita will handle that. Her job is simply to arrange the venue and decline certain attendees. The fact that no performances are needed indicates they are discussing important matters and don't want these things to interfere with their plans. So, this cocktail party is simple in some ways, but complex in others. It can be seen as a test of ability. Having been by Akio Morita's side for so many years, Riko naturally understands the importance of this opportunity.

Many people long for such an opportunity, but most end up leaving disappointed. Riko hadn't originally intended to do so and was prepared to leave disappointed, but she didn't expect this unexpected event to come so quickly and suddenly. As for the reason, Riko didn't want to think about it. What she needed to do now was to arrange the entire party and gain the big boss's approval.

Although many people were dissatisfied with Akio Morita's decision, feeling that he was blocking their way, no one in Japan could match Morita's ability to invite John. Moreover, without enough influence, it was questionable whether John would even agree to meet. Therefore, this party was no simple affair.

While Akio Morita was contacting everyone, a group of beautiful women soon appeared in front of John. These past few days had been tough for them. Although they didn't have to run around doing promotional appearances, they were mentally exhausted. Facing the requests from those banking tycoons, they were all incredibly weary. They didn't know much before, but when they put all the information together, they discovered that major Japanese conglomerates were all cooperating with their men.

“Akiko, do you feel a lot of pressure and a little uneasy about this sudden accident? It’s alright now. You don’t need to worry anymore. We’ll talk about these things at the party the day after tomorrow. You don’t need to worry about safety!” When John saw Kuroki Hitomi, he couldn’t help but shake his head slightly. In just a few days, Kuroki Hitomi’s face looked a little pale, which seemed to be caused by her anxiety.

Not only Kuroki Hitomi, but the other beauties in front of them were also under considerable pressure from this sudden event, which also allowed them to witness the power of these big shots in Japan.

"It's much better now. It was just a little difficult to adjust at first. Suddenly so many people were trying to build connections and make requests, and I felt the pressure. After all, these kinds of things are not something we can interfere with. But everything is much better now."

"It's nothing serious, just the aftermath of a minor conflict. Don't worry about it too much; it'll be resolved quickly. However, you still haven't adapted to your new role. Those guys won't dare to make any moves, much less harm you. You're just scaring yourselves. With this experience, you won't be so afraid in similar situations in the future. Keep a close eye on things in Tokyo. Sell off the smaller properties you own starting next summer to recoup your initial investment. The Japanese real estate market is insane right now; it worries me. Only a few years have passed, and land prices have risen to this level. Selling just a small portion of your assets will recoup your initial investment. The yen still has room to appreciate, so this investment could potentially yield a small profit."

John's words to these beautiful women were a warning against investing in real estate, lest they be swept into the vortex from which they couldn't escape. However, whether they could grasp the message depended on their own abilities, given that the entire country of Japan was currently in a frenzy, investing wildly in both stocks and real estate, as if the whole country was on steroids. John couldn't guarantee how long this bubble could last, as Japan had changed, and the power of the Americans was now much stronger; it was hard to say whether the bubble would burst prematurely.

The bubble in Japan today is much bigger than John remembers. Part of this is due to John's actions, and another part is due to the Americans' scheming. The yen's crazy appreciation has had a significant impact on the Japanese economy. Although there are many theories in later generations that there were problems within Japan, John doesn't know if that's the case. But judging from the current situation, those guys in Japan are definitely not completely unaware.

John sensed from the old fox Akio Morita that the Japanese had been preparing for this all along. Perhaps it was their own decision to deliberately burst the bubble, but they underestimated the true nature of the Japanese. As for other conspiracy theories, there are many. In any case, the current Japan is very abnormal, at least in John's eyes.

(End of this chapter)