America: My Time

Chapter 874 The Russians' Wealth
Chapter 844 The Russians' Wealth
While the Middle Eastern tycoons are no longer worried about their own problems, others are concerned about their safety. With the outbreak of war in the Middle East, the immense power displayed by these tycoons has instilled fear in those in Israel. Their specially tailored strategies and tactics have shown them just how powerful money can be, and have revealed the terrifying nature of the suicide drones that Gulfstream Aerospace developed specifically for the tycoons. Their overwhelming strike capabilities are an absolute nightmare for the enemy.

It was precisely because those guys were uneasy that they were even more dissatisfied with John, and even hated him. In their eyes, John was their disaster. If it weren't for John's efforts, how could the Middle Eastern tycoons have such powerful fighting force? Although the Middle Eastern tycoons paid a considerable price in this battle, they also truly showed their might. This was under the command of the Jaguar Security Company, and their strength could not be ignored.

Yuan Tianfan was also aware of the strength of Jaguar Security Company. After all, with the fighting in the Middle East, many people were paying attention to the situation there. Jaguar Security Company was deeply appreciated by the wealthy, and in Southeast Asia, its strength made the pirates even more fearful. There was absolutely no question about its strength.

“Boss, with the Xiang brothers around, no one should be foolish enough to cause us trouble. Moreover, as one of the three major banks in Hong Kong, no one dares to come knocking on our door. If such a problem were to occur, the British would be in a very awkward position.”

“The Xiang brothers might be able to intimidate those guys under normal circumstances, but not now. There are too many forces pouring into Hong Kong. The ones from Taiwan are manageable, but the others are not. If something happens, don’t hold back. Notify the security personnel, and they will retaliate and make those guys pay the price.”

It is essential to deter all hidden enemies. Jaguar Security Company is not just for show. If anyone dares to provoke us, the ships that have been carrying out escort missions in Southeast Asia are not just for show either. We have spent so much money to cultivate the powerful Jaguar Security Company we have today, precisely to deter enemies.

"Such a thing shouldn't happen. After all, no one wants to be our enemy. Even if the British are dissatisfied with us, they have to be careful. We can't afford any more trouble. Wang Dehui has already slapped them in the face."

“Tianfan, you’re sorely mistaken. The British don’t care about Wang Dehui’s situation, and they have no shame. If they did, they wouldn’t have let those guys get away with it and let Hong Kong fall into this state. If the Xiang brothers have time, please arrange a meeting with them. It’s better to be upfront about some things and let those guys know about the stakes, so they don’t forget how serious the consequences will be if something goes wrong later.”

John didn't say much more about security, as this wasn't the first time it had been brought up. He quickly shifted the topic to arrangements for Southeast Asia and strategic plans for Europe. He warned that if Russia were to fall, a crisis in the pound would occur, so Standard Chartered Bank needed to be prepared and wary of Soros's schemes!

Although Soros dared to do this because he had the backing of the Federal Reserve, John was also a member of it. However, those old guys were excluding him from many things, and John didn't want to interfere too much. Everything had to be done step by step, and he couldn't rush things. Joining the Federal Reserve was the first step to success, and all that was needed was time.

After the Russians fall, those old guys will start thinking about their own problems. They're scheming against the Russians, but that money will cause even more trouble. Eventually, those old guys will definitely come to me to discuss countermeasures.

When he heard his boss mention Europe again, Yuan Tianfan instinctively felt that there was something big going on in Europe. After the reunification of Germany, Standard Chartered Bank had made a fortune from Germany. It was obvious that his boss had seen a new opportunity and was preparing to make a move. However, Yuan Tianfan did not know who John was targeting.

Yuan Tianfan was also a little puzzled by the arrangements made by his boss in Japan. His boss had more than just funds from Standard Chartered Bank; he also had an investment company that had been silent for a long time. Although he didn't know how much capital the other party held, it was definitely not a small amount. After all, the investment company had been established for quite some time, yet there had been no large expenditures!
Although he didn't know what the boss's plans were for this investment company, Yuan Tianfan felt that it must have another purpose. However, he couldn't ask, since he was the CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, not the person in charge of that investment company.

There were arrangements, of course, but not in the way Yuan Tianfan feared. Instead, the funds were specifically targeted at Japanese banks, in case they defaulted. Of course, it would be best if those banks didn't intend to default, as the funds could then be used to acquire Russian overseas debt. After Russia's collapse, their overseas debt problem had been a source of fear for many, with bondholders dumping their bonds at pitifully low prices, making acquisitions a lucrative investment.

It was late when John finished his conversation with Yuan Tianfan. After dinner, Yuan Tianfan got up and left, as he had a lot of things to take care of. John's meeting with Yuan Tianfan as soon as he arrived in Hong Kong made many people uneasy, especially the old guys in the United States. When they found out, they were all very heavy-hearted.

However, John didn't care what these old guys thought, nor would he change his plans because of them. It wasn't just the old guys in the US who were worried; there were also people in Hong Kong who were worried—the Governor, HSBC, and those British-owned companies. But even if these guys had many ideas, they didn't dare to act rashly. After all, John was not someone to be trifled with. The British had already suffered losses once, and they wouldn't be foolish enough to start another fight with John.

Look at the situation with Bentley Motors, and the British will calm down. Bentley's orders are staggering, but how much benefit has Britain received? Very little. And they can't do anything about it. Bentley Motors transferred some of its production to Northern Europe, leaving them with no choice. Since that transfer, the British factories have not expanded. Moreover, now that Gulfstream Aerospace's large aircraft has completed its test flight, the British are even more wary, worried that they might anger this big shot again and cause problems for their aircraft manufacturing.

Gulfstream Aerospace's large aircraft have a certain level of reliability, and the British airlines naturally support them, as do Ireland and the Netherlands, which also have aircraft factories. Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and China are all within reach, and there are also Middle Eastern tycoons. All things considered, this is a substantial order, and the British are naturally interested. Under these circumstances, why would they want to provoke John?

"So you finally decided to come back! I thought you were getting cocky!" Seeing the beauties who arrived late, John wasn't going to let them off the hook. Regardless of whether they had other things to do, this was setting a bad precedent. He didn't want to waste his energy on such trivial matters, as he had more important things to deal with.

Making excuses? No, none of these three beauties made excuses for themselves. Even if Mi Xue really had something to say, she remained silent. At this time, saying more would only make more mistakes, and saying nothing would be better. Silence was the best way to deal with it.

"I know you have your own ideas, but don't go too far. Fu Zhen will be spending a lot of time in Hong Kong in the future, and you'll have many opportunities to meet. Making things too tense won't be good for anyone! Think about it carefully, and I won't say anything more!"

When John handed over the Hong Kong residence to Lee Boo-jin, his attitude was clear: with Hong Kong as his headquarters, these beauties would have far too many opportunities to meet. If things escalated to an uncontrollable point, if John had to choose, it wouldn't be these women, but Lee Boo-jin. It wasn't that John was heartless, but rather a matter of ability. John wouldn't allow his Asian operations to be disrupted because of their dissatisfaction or petty temper tantrums.

John is never short of beautiful women, but he desperately lacks a manager he can trust. Therefore, choosing between the two is a very clear decision. In this regard, Cherie Chung's response is more satisfactory than theirs. This is partly due to her good personality, and partly because she has experience in corporate development and management, and understands the importance of things.

John might not care about the decisions of the beautiful women around him, but he wouldn't allow their mood swings to affect his business strategy. If someone else were to manage the Wellcome Group, John would need to expend considerable energy on that aspect of management. However, with Lee Boo-jin present, John could set that aside and focus his energy on the development of other groups. In Asia, these developments were all about money. Although John liked beautiful women, if he had to choose between business development and women, he would choose business development over women. A thriving business meant more capital; with capital, would he lack beautiful women? John understood this simple logic.

This is reality. As the tycoon of a conglomerate, despite John's reputation as a playboy, he wouldn't sacrifice the company's development for a beautiful woman. If he made such a foolish decision, he wouldn't have achieved his current success, nor would he possess such a vast fortune. He's not so crazy as to abandon his hard work and the company's growth for a woman; his bottom line is inviolable!
(End of this chapter)