America: My Time

Chapter 998 Sudden Departure
Chapter 988 Sudden Departure
John was extremely satisfied with the heavy industry in Taiwan; there were absolutely no problems. From shipbuilding to automobiles, steel, and petrochemicals, everything went smoothly and to John's complete satisfaction. At least for a long time, the shipyards here wouldn't be affected. After all, shipping companies in China needed a lot of ships, and there were also many orders from Middle Eastern tycoons and Hong Kong. Currently, shipyards in Japan couldn't compete with the shipyards in Taiwan, South Korea, China, and Russia on price. Moreover, with the completion of the automobile factory in Taiwan, the Taiwanese automobile market had gradually shifted towards the Bentley Motors Group, allowing them to occupy a large share of the market, given their significant price advantage!
With the completion of the Bentley factory, car prices in Taiwan were immediately driven down, putting a greater strain on Japanese automotive groups. This even led to Taiwanese factories gradually expanding into Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, Taiwan alone is far from enough to fully capture the Southeast Asian market; assistance from car factories in China is also needed.

As for South Korea, their strategy is to penetrate the North American and European markets, engaging in a price war with Japanese automakers to seize market share in the low-to-mid-range segment. However, this will take time, given the numerous challenges South Korea currently faces.
John's activities in Taiwan have been closely watched. When they learned that John had immediately gone to inspect the contract manufacturer to learn about the production of GPS navigators, the Toshiba guys sneered. In their view, John's goal was to manufacture GPS navigators. As for ASML and the Japanese, they didn't think they could resume production quickly. Unfortunately, they underestimated John's plans and his influence in Taiwan!

"Boss, are you sure you want to replace all the tankers with double-hulled ones? This is a huge project, and selling off all the tankers we have now will have a significant impact on our operations!" When Australian Shipping received John's notification, he couldn't help but sigh. To be honest, such a large investment would put a lot of pressure on Australian Shipping. The idea of ​​completely replacing all the tankers and quickly selling off the old ones was something he couldn't quite understand.

"Don't worry, the Russians, the Koreans, and the Taiwanese will do their best to ensure the transformation of shipping. Not only oil tankers, but all the old ships will be sold. The cooperation with the Russians won't last long. After all, the Russians are not the old Russians. We need to prepare in advance. Only by completing the transformation can we ensure our ability to compete with other shipping companies in the future."

John also needs to prepare in advance for shipping, requiring a large investment. Although this will consume Australian shipping revenue and incur some debt, it's not a big deal. Compared to older ships, such an investment will reduce maintenance and operating costs, making them more competitive. At the same time, this upgrade will also allow his shipyard to rapidly grow and become the largest shipbuilding company.

Although shipbuilding is considered a sunset industry by many investors, it can support steel companies, provide assistance to shipping companies, and strengthen relationships with Middle Eastern tycoons. Once you fully understand all the information about Russia, you will definitely be a top player in shipbuilding, after all, Russia has a very strong financial foundation!
After settling things with the shipping company, John breathed a sigh of relief. Australian shipping would be the core of his entire shipping company. John had originally planned to integrate it with Fast Shipping, but now he had to give up because that would be too large and prone to problems. Most importantly, shipping involves overseas assets, and integrating it with Fast Shipping would pose many hidden dangers. It was better to be cautious at this point, since those guys in Japan were plotting against him.

This is why John didn't rush to significantly expand his courier investment in Japan during his trip. Establishing a courier company there at that time would cause considerable trouble. Funding wasn't the issue; the problem lay in the attitude of those Japanese guys. Without thoroughly defeating them and teaching them a lesson, things could easily go wrong. For these deserving slaps, using some tactics and giving them a lesson was the best option.

Compared to investing in Japan, it's easier and more efficient to first solidify expansion in Taiwan and South Korea. John has received strong support in Taiwan, and there shouldn't be any major problems in South Korea. At this point, security is paramount. After all, he's not only facing the Japanese, but also the oil and gas giants. To gain a foothold in Europe and America, he needs to achieve results. He won't hesitate to defeat these enemies and show them his power. Only by truly hurting them, making them realize the consequences of opposing him, will things stabilize. This is the foundation of a conglomerate's existence!

John never let his guard down around the two-faced neon people. After all, they were a bunch of scoundrels who were always trying to scheme against you, and you could easily be ambushed by them if you weren't careful.

"Sit down. Have you made up your mind to leave me?" Although he was somewhat surprised by Ye Qianwen's decision, John's expression remained unchanged. This was only natural. Having grown up in Canada, she was different from the women in Japan. John had long anticipated this day. He had thought he could change something, but it seemed that was still the case!

"Yes, I've made up my mind. I want a stable home and a legitimate identity!" The demands of a home and a legitimate identity were things John couldn't give her, so she chose to leave.

When John chose the path of conglomerate, he couldn't make such a demand on anyone. If he wasn't careful, his enemies would take advantage of him, seize his assets, and ruin his plans. So he couldn't make such a promise to anyone!
“Alright, I respect your choice. Your staff will be withdrawn after the New Year, giving you time to make arrangements and avoid unnecessary trouble. Go ahead, I won't see you off!” When John finished speaking, Ye Qianwen was taken aback. She hadn't expected John to make such an arrangement, not withdrawing her staff immediately, but giving her ample time to make plans. Although Ye Qianwen had already made some preparations, the rush still posed many hidden dangers. Now it was different; with so much time, she could minimize future risks.

"Aren't you shocked? I just let her go like this, which is different from what I said before?" John smiled calmly when he saw Xiao Qiang's shocked expression, naturally understanding her doubts.

"I am indeed surprised. Didn't you say that once you gave someone the chance to leave, there was no possibility of them ever leaving again?"

"I can only say that, and times have changed. Originally, I was going to arrange some identities for you and give you some wealth, but now your abilities are not enough to handle such arrangements, so I have to give up. Since there is not that much influence, why would I keep you locked up? Her wanting to leave is not a big deal. It can only be said that the fate has run its course!" With John's splitting of his companies, many things have long since deviated from his original plan.

The original intention of entrusting the management of the winery to the women was to test their abilities. Unfortunately, their abilities were limited. If the original plan had been followed and they had been allowed to control a portion of the assets, problems could easily have arisen, or even directly caused those assets to become problematic. This led to the subsequent changes, which made John determined to transfer the assets to offshore companies and funds.

"If one day I want to leave, will you agree?"

“I need to think about it. After all, no one knows how things will develop in the future. If there are children, it’s even more difficult for you to leave. After all, the children will inherit part of my wealth. If there is any risk of them being plotted against by the enemy, then they can only be eliminated. There can be no risks at all. That’s my requirement for them. If you choose to leave, then the only thing they can inherit is the personal fund I’ve prepared for them. Other wealth is impossible.”

John built a huge conglomerate from scratch, and it was a family-run conglomerate. Therefore, he paid great attention to his children's issues. John knew the lessons of the American railroad tycoons. Family wealth could not be divided, otherwise he would only end up following in the footsteps of that tycoon and causing the collapse of a huge family.

John's current wealth is terrifying, and he has countless hidden enemies. Countless people in the United States are watching him, and they will seize any opportunity to sabotage his development, especially those oil and gas companies. Even after repeated failures, these guys still refuse to give up because they are greedy. They all want to seize profits from John, and it's not just because of the previous reasons, but more because of the profits. John's existence makes them feel threatened.

The previous power struggle in Europe was similar. Oil-based capital was primarily focused on its own interests. The emergence of a new conglomerate was seen as pressure and a threat, so these companies were unwilling to accept or see it emerge. John's existence posed a significant threat to them. Simultaneously, they had the tacit approval of American conglomerates. After all, established American conglomerates and families also didn't want to see John grow and expand, as it would impact their wealth and status. This led to the series of events that followed.
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