Chapter 221

William White didn't want to be a fish on the chopping block, so he needed to prepare in advance. Europe clearly held no opportunities; except for Germany, everything else was a no-go.

Germany also didn't offer much in the way of investment. These people were interesting; they weren't keen on capital operations and were more inclined towards family inheritance.

Expansion? No interest.

Diversification? No interest.

Alright, they had numerous private enterprises, and their sole pursuit was perfection of their products.

Sure, it was fine, but acquisitions weren't a thing since they weren't interested in money anymore. What could you hope for?

Since Europe held no opportunities, Asia was the next option.

Speaking of Asia, the most suitable place was Japan. Thus, there's no hesitation; just continue to increase investments.

"Suzuki, arrange my trip to Japan. Notify our colleagues in Japan."

"Alright, understood, boss."

"Hmm, you can also take some time to visit home."

"Alright, boss. I will decide as per the situation."

"Alright, suit yourself."

William White wasn't short on cash at the moment, and the money shouldn't sit idle in a bank. It needed to be utilized.

Honestly, no matter how exaggerated Jurassic Park was, it wouldn't use up too much money in the short term.

"By the way, inform Michael Eisner. Let him accompany us this time and bring people from both Disney parks. Tell them it's not to call the shots but to learn."

"Yes, boss."

Speaking of America's two mouse parks, William White was frustrated. It's unclear how, but they were still in the negative.

Actually, Morgan Stanley didn't have good intentions from the start. Disney was indeed a big mess. If it hadn't been for his two companies doing well, there might have been problems.

To be fair, he was somewhat harsh. Other than the park projects, Disney had begun to turn a profit. Imagine, such a behemoth turning upward wasn't a simple task.

Everything has its trajectory, and the larger the entity, the harder it is to turn around. Since they already started profiting, the future looked promising. Wall Street's valuation showed they still had confidence in the company.

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Now, William White wasn't just any small fry. When his private jet landed, plenty of powerful figures attended.

Skipping the complex etiquette, the group marched to the hotel. William White couldn't care less about Japanese hospitality since everyone's there to make money -- just get on with it.

"Boss, the Governor of Tokyo invites you to dinner."

"Got it, Fujita, did you look into the real estate like I asked? Any suggestions?"

"Boss, I checked a few places, detailed in the report. Recently, property prices in Tokyo skyrocketed; not just commercial buildings but even ordinary housing."

"Haha, indeed an economic side effect. Have you bought any?"

"Yes, my wife is worried prices will continue to rise."

"Haha, your wife has foresight. For a considerable time, prices will rise as the economy here develops fast."

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Sony's PS gaming machines were also on sale. Despite sharing a platform, their competition was still intense.

Currently, the unification of gaming platforms was a done deal. Even America's Atari started using the PS system.

Shortly after, Japan's three companies completely gave up. It wasn't that they didn't have ideas; the agreement was just too lousy.

Sales of the PS series gaming consoles had broken the ten million mark. To start over, you'd have to give up the existing users.

Alright, it was a decision they couldn't make. If not careful, the entire company would collapse. Since William White wasn't too greedy, they would cooperate for a while longer.

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"Suzuki, let them continue here. You accompany me to Darwin."

"Okay, boss. I'll inform them."

William White disliked heat, so he chose this time to visit Australia. Although it's hot there year-round, this season should be the most comfortable.

With his own plane, he could depart at will. His think tank stayed in Japan, as such large investments weren't quick to resolve.

The printing factory in Darwin had already been expanded again. The comic weekly's circulation had reached 25 million copies. Later in the year, they would also release a single-volume comic. It was uncertain whether the capacity there would be sufficient.

As for the factory, William White wasn't really concerned. With professional managers keeping an eye on it, there shouldn't be any major issues.

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William White was leisurely, but his subordinates had no such luxury. The gaming consoles had escaped the predicament of being out of stock, yet they still sold like hotcakes.

The comic company was something that needn't be mentioned; Marvel wasn't a competitor anymore. As long as their artistic style didn't crumble, the money would keep rolling in.

Given such a scenario, it was inevitable that both stocks surged against the trend. In just a few months, they exceeded a market value of $15 billion.

Under the current circumstances, no entity was actively offloading their stocks. Comparatively, their information channels were more streamlined, as they long knew the companies' actual status.

So, for the foreseeable future, the rise will continue.

Skipping other companies, NBC was undeniably impressive. With William White's strong backing, Barry Diller's performance was indeed astonishing.

While everyone marveled at William White's luck, they couldn't help but scoff at Paramount.

In William White's view, the onlookers were just bored. Barry Diller was also a Vice President at Paramount. How could anyone say Paramount had no vision?

Even without mentioning William White's other assets, just these three companies were enough to make him smug. Joking aside, they were all top-notch assets.

If one day William White decided to quit, these businesses would bring him immense wealth. No matter how lavish his spending, he'd have nothing to worry about.

Thus, he had been somewhat slack lately, simply because there was no reason to work so hard.

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Australia's vast and sparsely populated lands were formerly a place to exile convicts, indeed considered a wild land.

However, if you like swimming and surfing, Australia is paradise. Darwin or Cairns are both nice spots.

There aren't many tourists now, and the Japanese are still busy earning money. Give it a few years, and you'll encounter wealthy little Japanese wherever you go.

"Suzuki, did you used to live nearby here?"

"Yeah, I was born and raised here."

"Wow, your dad's got a sense of adventure. Aren't there more opportunities in Japan?"

"Not exactly. Osaka and Tokyo are okay, but my father's from Okinawa, and there aren't many opportunities there."

"I see."

William White didn't want to pry further. He knew that folks in Okinawa had a tough life. Just surviving the war was hard enough, and tackling a place that was completely battered leaves you with no choice.

Australia is indeed peculiar. The resources are extremely abundant, but it's baffling why there aren't any decent industrial projects.

Of course, William White had no intention to invest. While he was aware of the numerous mines in Australia, he had no desire to cut in. Simply because earning money wasn't an absolute necessity. Once he trimmed the Japanese profits, he could relax for a while without burdening himself with too much effort.

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The night was deep, and the yacht anchored near the shoreline swayed with the waves. The two persons moving back and forth seemed to have a rhythmic vibe. If it weren't for the occasional cat-like sounds, no one would know what the couple was up to.

William White lay stark naked on the deck, slowly regulating his breathing. He enjoyed the tranquility of this moment, which helped him clear up any chaos in his mind.

"Let's go back to the cabin; the sea breeze is quite chilly."

"Yeah, fetch me a smoke. You go ahead, I need to think for a bit."

"Alright, I'll clean up for you first."

"Thanks, appreciate it."

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