America: My Time

Chapter 700 An unexpected person
Chapter 690 An Unexpected Person
Everything at Asia Television was controlled by Huang Xizhao. If any problems arose, he would have to take responsibility. So naturally, he had to take action and find that damned guy to get an explanation. Otherwise, not only would his own boss not let him off the hook, but Huang Xizhao himself would not let this bastard off the hook either, and he would also find someone to teach him a lesson!
After ending the call with his boss, Huang Xizhao immediately notified the Taiwanese side, instructing them to handle everything as quickly as possible and make that bastard give an explanation, otherwise this matter wouldn't be over. He also informed the Taiwanese side about John's involvement. The boss has intervened, and these guys still don't know? What kind of situation is this?

Huang Xizhao was aware of the chaos in Taiwan. He was too busy with many things to handle and numerous projects to undertake, so it was inevitable that various problems would arise. However, this was not an excuse, at least not in Huang Xizhao's view, and it was not a reason for his boss to know.

"Alright, it's resolved!" John breathed a sigh of relief after hanging up the phone. Although there might be other issues behind this, he didn't need to worry about them. His firm stance would have prompted an explanation. A deeper investigation would have uncovered more, but there was no need to; knowing when to stop was best.

When they heard John's words, Sonny breathed a sigh of relief, as did Zhang Yuyan. Anyone would be annoyed to be bothered for so long, and the agency hadn't offered a solution. Now, at least, the problem was finally resolved.

The swift resolution of this matter greatly shocked Xiao Qiang, who had accompanied Zhang Yuyan. This was true power; a single phone call could solve everything, eliminating all the hassle. She couldn't help but envy Sunny's good fortune. Everyone has the desire to curry favor, it wasn't just Xiao Qiang's idea. However, John's time in Taiwan was so short that it left many beautiful women in the industry without a chance. Moreover, the changes in the Taiwanese entertainment industry were making even more women uneasy. Taiwan was even more corrupt than Hong Kong, after all, these women could participate in elections.

After watching Sonny's conversation with Zhang Yuyan and Xiao Qiang, John shook his head slightly. Although Sonny had been in this industry for some time, he clearly still had many shortcomings. Compared to Ye Qianwen, he was far behind. He was too naive and would easily fall into trouble without anyone's help.

Not long after, John's phone rang. When he answered it, a faint smile appeared on his face. It was Zhang Zhongmou from TSMC calling. The fact that he was willing to speak up meant that the guy wasn't without connections.

“Mr. Zhang, I really didn’t expect such a small matter to alarm you and make you step in to solve the problem. It seems that things are really not simple. However, I don’t want to know too much. Since you have come forward, I will not say anything. I will still give you face, after all, you are a senior, and TSMC is also ASML’s partner. But I have one request.”

"Mr. John, you said it, and I will certainly not refuse any task that I can do!"

"Actually, it's nothing serious. I don't want anyone to provoke me again. Don't resort to petty tricks, don't affect the Phoenix Group's plans, and don't have any illusions. If things get out of hand, it won't be good for anyone. If anyone dares to provoke me again, it won't be so easy to resolve. I'll give you face this time!"

Upon hearing John's words, Zhang Zhongmou couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He didn't want to get involved in such matters either, but he had no choice. Someone had already come to him for help, and it wouldn't be good for him to refuse. As an old fox like Zhang Zhongmou, he naturally understood the underlying issues and John's feelings.

"Mr. John, please rest assured, there won't be a next time. If such a thing happens again, I won't get involved. Do you have time to sit down and talk?"

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm very busy here. After I finish dealing with things in Taiwan, I need to go to China to investigate the market. After all, the labor costs in Taiwan are a bit too high, while they are much lower in China. Therefore, many of the OEM manufacturers in Taiwan will move to Taiwan to avoid competing with their Taiwanese counterparts."

Although John understood their intentions, he ultimately refused. He knew that the Taiwanese companies wanted to keep ASUS's investment entirely in Taiwan and didn't want to see ASUS shift production to China. That's why John said what he did; corporate interests came first. Labor costs in Taiwan were indeed much higher than in China, and naturally, companies didn't want to accept higher labor costs. "I understand your thinking, but I hope Mr. John will reconsider investing in Taiwan. ASUS is based in Taiwan, and I believe Taiwan will provide you with more support!"

"I understand that ASUS will not stop its development. Development here will continue. However, we will transfer some mid-to-low-end products and production, as well as the issue of contract manufacturing. After all, gathering everything together will cause management chaos and affect the company's development. If mid-to-low-end products lose their price advantage, it will be difficult to open up the market and compete with those in Japan. In the semiconductor industry, Japan is our biggest obstacle. As a senior, you should know this."

In the semiconductor industry, the Japanese are indeed very powerful. This applies not only to semiconductors but also to the electronics industry. Although the Plaza Accord caused their labor costs to rise significantly, they are still cutting costs and continuing to compete for market share.

"Yes, Japan is our biggest obstacle. They do hold an absolute advantage in the semiconductor industry, especially in memory chips. However, this isn't a problem for ASUS!" Zhang Zhongmou was very familiar with ASUS's situation. From the beginning, they had secured manufacturing contracts from Nvidia and had been developing graphics cards and motherboards. Now, with ASUS's personal computers selling like hotcakes, they've soared to new heights. If ASUS were to go public now, it would definitely be no weaker than Nvidia.

For John, ASUS going public was impossible, at least he wouldn't accept it. As an overseas asset, he didn't need to care about the opinions of those old guys in the US. Moreover, if it did go public, it would affect his business layout in China, which would be a serious problem. After going public, many things would be subject to restrictions.

When John and Zhang Zhongmou started talking, the three beauties also stopped talking so as not to disturb John. The three beauties also knew about TSMC, which can be regarded as a star enterprise in Taiwan. After all, TSMC has received a lot of help from Taiwan!
What was originally a small matter has drawn the attention of TSMC executives, indicating that there are many underlying issues. This has weighed heavily on Zhang Yuyan and Xiao Qiang's minds. The Taiwanese entertainment industry has become so ruthless, with so many people scheming against it. This reminds them of Huang Renzhong, the "ugly man" who has also infiltrated the Taiwanese entertainment circle, entangled with many beautiful female stars. His presence has caused quite a stir in the entertainment industry.

Judging from the current situation, this is just the beginning. With the development of Taiwan's economy and the attention of these wealthy people, it is unknown how many beautiful women will be targeted. This is only on the surface. Not to mention the dark forces behind the scenes. Without a background, they will face even greater oppression in this circle.

Hearing John and Zhang Zhongmou's conversation, they realized that things weren't so simple. However, they didn't know the details, which made Zhang Yuyan sigh inwardly. Although she hadn't been in the industry for long, she understood how serious the consequences of being targeted by those people were. The situation in Taiwan was no better than in Japan or Hong Kong, and even worse. Even though she hadn't been in the industry for long, she knew some information about it, such as Huang Renzhong's case. That guy was extremely arrogant!
In contrast, John is much more low-key; many people are even unaware of his existence. After all, John's time in Taiwan was short, and he has a considerable reputation in Japan and Hong Kong, though not many people in the Taiwanese entertainment industry know him. Although the big boss knows him, he won't tell his subordinates, because they almost never encounter him; at most, they've added Sonny to their list of people they shouldn't mess with.

However, things will be different from now on. After Zhang Yuyan's matter is over, the big shots in the industry will have to be more vigilant and careful. The dark forces that have interfered in the entertainment industry will also restrain themselves. At the very least, they will list Phoenix Group and Legend Entertainment as off-limits and prevent their underlings from causing trouble.

With John involved, regardless of any relationship between Zhang Yuyan and John, no one will dare to make a move. No one would be foolish enough to provoke a powerful figure like John for a woman, especially since he's someone they can't afford to offend. Consider John's background, and then consider their own: John is backed by the United States and is protected by it. Normal business transactions are protected by the US government, not to mention John's formidable power. As a rising American conglomerate, gaining US recognition is no small feat; the US's influence is immense these days.

Once they understand John, no one will resort to such underhanded tactics or continue to test him, because the consequences are too severe for them to bear. If anything goes wrong, they will all face John's retaliation; the events in England are the best example of this!

(End of this chapter)