America: My Time

Chapter 1075 Mutual Compromise
Chapter 1065 Mutual Compromise
Although Morgan and Jimmy guessed that John was trying to use them to warn those who wanted to target him, they were still uneasy. They understood that if things really deteriorated to this point, the consequences would be as John said: the other party would voluntarily abandon the savings bank and turn to the investment bank. At that time, Morgan's interests would also be affected, which was a situation they did not want to see.

If John were to transfer all the funds he invested in real industries to the financial sector, it would lead to a reshuffling of Wall Street giants, and some would fall. This is not an outcome they want to see. Therefore, no matter how difficult it is, they will make sure those guys don't play with fire and don't force John, this little fox, into the financial industry.

As for John wanting to talk to the White House president, that's not a big deal, at least not in their eyes. If John is willing, he can easily do it. And if John takes action, the White House will surely compromise. If Westinghouse Electric were to abandon its nuclear power research and development, it would be a huge disaster for them. If John is really pushed to the limit, he might even push the project onto the US government. If that happens, the White House will have to take responsibility, since they have repeatedly hindered Westinghouse Electric's development, and they will naturally have to bear the consequences!

Overall, the meeting between John and Morgan went smoothly, with both sides saving face for each other. John arrived and left with ease, but Morgan was under considerable pressure. He knew John wasn't joking; he needed to stop those guys and also purge Morgan to restore order. Morgan couldn't afford any more trouble, at least not with John, or the consequences would be dire.

John paid no heed to Morgan's thoughts and actions. After dealing with some matters in New York, he went openly to the White House to meet with President Richard Lambton to discuss Westinghouse Electric and other matters. John didn't want Donkey to affect his plans, so some communication was necessary. Just as Morgan had said, he couldn't be disrespectful to Donkey and couldn't go too far!
The White House couldn't refuse John's blunt explanation of his purpose. John had already given them ample face, and he had even come in person to discuss things. Even though many were unwilling to accept it, they had no choice but to compromise after learning of John's assertive attitude. If Westinghouse Electric were to shift all the blame onto them, the consequences would be severe, which was neither what they wanted nor what they wanted to accept. No one wanted to create trouble for themselves, especially since John was a media mogul. If he were to target them, the consequences would be dire!
Faced with John's 'request,' the White House finally agreed. John also made a guarantee that he would remain neutral and would never target Donkey or Lassoton as long as it did not affect his own interests. It can be said that it was a mutually agreeable transaction, and both sides got everything they wanted. John agreed and also stated that he would not stay in the United States for too long, as he had more things to deal with and would not target oil capital.

John understood what Donkey and Oil Capital wanted to do. He chose to remain neutral and would not participate in their schemes as long as it did not affect his own interests. General Motors also handed over its investment in the southern auto industrial park to John. General Motors no longer talked about relocation. As for Nissan, after the acquisition, it would not choose to relocate its auto factory in the United States, which could be considered as giving them an explanation. However, the United Auto Workers could not cause trouble at the Nissan factory.

Although it was just a verbal agreement, they all knew that it was not to be broken. Whoever broke it first would be breaking the rules and would suffer serious consequences. Even the donkey did not want to antagonize John again. Moreover, John's choice to 'back down' and 'compromise' was giving them face, so they should know when to stop!
With John reaching an agreement with the White House and making tacit understandings with those on Wall Street, many people breathed a sigh of relief. No one wanted to see John devote himself to Wall Street, so those who wanted to scheme against John had to restrain themselves. After all, he couldn't withstand the wrath of Wall Street, not even a donkey could withstand the wrath of Wall Street.

"John, everything's settled. You've reached an agreement with the White House?"

Hearing the old man's question, John nodded and said, "It's resolved. As long as they don't infringe on my interests or cross my bottom line, everything is fine. I won't get involved in their plans, nor do I want to know what they're trying to do. I'll remain neutral, provided they can do it. I won't stay in the US any longer. After all, those guys' plans are for Silicon Valley's semiconductor chips and the internet. If they want to get involved, I naturally won't stop them. It's all up to their capabilities. I won't intentionally try to sabotage them!"

"That's good. No matter what, you need to give the White House face. And if you really push them too far, it will be very disadvantageous for you. Even if you have enough ways to deal with it, you will still suffer a lot! You should spend your time taking control of Oregon. Right now, the power you have is far from enough. When the whole of Oregon is under your control, that will be the time when it truly becomes your territory."

"I understand, but I'll prepare properly from now on. I just hope no one else causes trouble. These successive incidents have already infuriated me! Let those guys do whatever they want. After I've dealt with things in Asia, I'll focus on the entertainment industry in the US. A win-win situation!" John doesn't plan to expand his business further. Even with all his preparations, he can't be completely opposed to these guys; he needs to save face for them. Of course, John is well aware of the enormous profits the US entertainment industry will bring in the future, so he won't interfere with their underhanded schemes, even if he doesn't have a high opinion of them. He simply doesn't have the power to stop it now!
John was well aware that if he stood on the opposite side of these guys, he would easily become their target. He didn't need to be their enemy, and he couldn't stop them from leading the United States toward destruction. After all, this wasn't the decision of one or two people, but the tacit approval of the entire American upper class.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the donkeys always seem to be on the side of the people. In reality, they have no choice but to compromise in the face of the conglomerates. John is well aware of the current situation in the United States. Those guys want to push forward with their new plans, and John doesn't want to ruin their plans. He'll just let them do as they please. As long as these guys don't mess with him, everything will be fine!

John's performance relieved them. At least after all the transactions were completed, the two media groups gradually stopped targeting those guys, as if everything was over. But John himself knew that this was just the beginning and there would be more to come. On the surface, he was no longer targeting those guys in Israel or the oil capital, but things would not go as they had planned. The situation in the Middle East would not stop.

"It's good that you understand. Don't argue about short-term gains or losses. First, stabilize yourself. At least you can't become the target of everyone's criticism and stand on the opposite side of everyone. That will only make you pay a heavy price. Now that the donkey matter is resolved, don't target them anymore, unless they break the agreement first. I believe they won't do that. Faced with your strong attitude and your absolute advantage, they won't do that. Nobody is a fool!"

John nodded thoughtfully and said, "I understand. I also hope everything goes smoothly. I don't want to see any accidents happen. After all, it's not good for anyone if things continue like this. I don't intend to target those guys, but I don't have a high opinion of their plans. Do they really think that Middle Eastern tycoons have no temper? The situation there can't be ended just because they want to. After all, none of those guys in Seberang Perai think they've done anything wrong. So this conflict won't end in a short time!"

"That's their business. You just need to stay out of it, at least you can't provide them with weapons!"

“I have no intention of providing weapons, and those guys don’t need me to provide weapons. The Middle Eastern tycoons have obtained a lot of weapons from the Russians. If we really anger the tycoons, that will be the beginning of their disaster!” John was right. The Middle Eastern tycoons do have a lot of weapons, but they are not involved in the conflict. They are only providing humanitarian assistance to one side of the conflict, without giving them weapons.

Even the Middle Eastern tycoons haven't made a move, so why would John do it openly? Moreover, John doesn't intend to turn against the wealthy and powerful, nor does he intend to stand on the opposite side of those guys. Giving advice and making arrangements for the Middle Eastern tycoons is fine, but he himself will not participate in such a conflict, as it would not benefit him in any way.

Despite the strength of Jaguar Security Company, it is still insignificant compared to the power of a country. Moreover, John understands that in the current situation, remaining neutral is the best option, both for himself and for the Middle Eastern tycoons. John has also discussed this with those tycoons, so this matter is not a problem!
(End of this chapter)