America: My Time

Chapter 1083 New layout
Chapter 1073 A New Strategy
On January 1st, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) officially took effect, bringing a faint smile to John's eyes. He believed that it wouldn't be long before those Mexicans paid a heavy price, realizing how terribly wrong they had been. The Americans would also understand how foolish they had been. An agreement that caused an economic crisis in Mexico within a year was undeniably insane, and the US would also be affected. Those guys only thought about the benefits, about cheap labor; they were overthinking it, and the outcome would leave them utterly disappointed.

“John, you acted too impulsively regarding the Gulfstream Space incident. Even if you want to retaliate, you shouldn't have made it too obvious. You still have to compromise sometimes. You should know that Gulfstream Space has many more opportunities to cooperate with the White House and the military. With what you've done, they probably won't give you any more orders!”

"Old man, I know, but I don't care. This is no small matter. In your eyes, it's negotiable, something that can be compromised, but in my eyes, it's intolerable. This is because our positions are different. Your position prioritizes your own circle, while mine prioritizes business and my own situation. If I do nothing this time, what will others think of me? And there will definitely be problems with the Middle Eastern tycoons. At that time, Gulfstream Aerospace itself will be in trouble. I know all about the methods of those bastards at Boeing. So, different positions lead to different perspectives. I don't care about that guy, Zipton. His methods are still too 'naive,' otherwise he wouldn't have let his friend die so tragically. He wants to meddle in everything, without even considering whether he has the ability!"

"Do you know what's behind this?" The old man's gaze sharpened. He himself wasn't very clear about this matter, so how could John know so much about it? This made him wonder.

"Of course, I was involved when the old Russian fell. But I'm different from those guys. I'm not that greedy. Otherwise, do you think I would still have a chance to cooperate with the Russians, the Russians, and Kazakhstan, and even have the Russians willing to cooperate with me? That guy is very powerful now. However, let's pretend this never happened. As for what happens in the future, it has nothing to do with us. As long as we don't get involved, that's fine."

"What do you think of this North American Free Trade Agreement? It's quite beneficial for you business people."

"Not so good. Those guys are all dreaming too much and overestimating Mexico's capabilities. I don't think their ideas will bring any benefits. However, this trade agreement is a good opportunity for Bentley Motors. Now we have not only acquired Nissan, but also taken over everything in the automotive industrial park from General Motors. Nissan's parts will no longer depend on others. We are capable of self-sufficiency!"

John's answer made the old man's gaze sharpen again. This was something he hadn't expected. This trade agreement had been praised by many people. Why would John have such an opinion? Could it be that John's judgment was flawed this time?

It wasn't that John had a poor eye for talent, but rather that everyone was overly optimistic and hadn't truly understood the situation there. However, this had nothing to do with John. He wanted to seize this opportunity to make a fortune and propel the Bentley Motors Group to new heights. He needed to talk to those guys there now, expand and strengthen the automotive industrial park, and secure loans from them—anything but dollars. Once the peso-dollar exchange rate dropped, that would be his time to reap the rewards.

It shouldn't just be Bentley Motors; Gulfstream Aerospace could also get involved, building a decent ammunition factory. As long as they can get a loan, it won't be a problem. After all, this is an opportunity to increase investment, and I'm sure those guys won't refuse. However, this needs to be postponed, since it's at the end of the year. In comparison, the yen's exchange rate will reach a new historical high in July, and I can't let that slip by—it's a rare opportunity.

In business matters, the old man didn't argue with John, after all, John was the expert in this area. He believed John had the ability, and John's success was the best proof. Before John failed, no one would stand up to question his claims. If he didn't think it was a good idea, it meant he saw the problems behind it.

"Alright, I won't ask about the details, but your current plan is to expand overseas. Do you think you can sustain this? What do you plan to do about the US? You can't just keep hiding. You still need to cooperate, and profit sharing is inevitable. Otherwise, you'll always be being watched by those guys."

"I know, but I don't plan to share any more profits with them in the short term. I've offered them benefits, but I haven't gotten everything they wanted in return. Those guys are too greedy, and right now, aren't those guys targeting me? US Online is directly challenging Global Online, trying to seize market share in the US, as well as those industries in Silicon Valley. The Donalds have made a huge investment, and I want to see what tricks they can pull. Going forward, my development in the US will only be more cautious. As for whether those old guys' ideas will succeed, that depends on their methods. I have confidence in myself!"

Holding the key to the future, John naturally wasn't afraid of such a challenge. For now, he just needed to avoid these old fogies. After all, with Morgan blocking his way, everything wasn't a big problem. When those guys got impatient, that would be his time to unleash his full power, coinciding with the dot-com bubble burst. He believed those guys would pay a heavy price for their greed. Fishing requires patience, and those guys were the big fish in John's eyes—he was just waiting for the right moment to deliver a fatal blow!
“John, you’re not planning to leave the kids in the US. That will make a lot of people unhappy, and if someone targets you for it, it won’t be good for you. After all, those guys won’t care about anything when they’re in a frenzy!” “I know, and that’s why I have to be even more careful. Martin and the others will go back to the US during their holidays to adapt to the environment here and to ensure his language skills. As for coming back, that’s impossible. He’ll have a chance when he goes to university. The same goes for the others. I can’t trust those guys right now. Compared to them, it’s safer over there!”

"Good, it's good that you're prepared. I won't try to persuade you too much, since you have your own ideas. But some things can't be avoided. Morgan can't always be your shield. When the benefits reach a certain level, they will also choose to betray you!"

John was aware of all this. He still had time. At least those old guys didn't dare to target him. His security force wasn't just for show. If they wanted to break the rules, they'd have to consider whether they could bear such losses. He had made many preparations. These old guys probably didn't have the courage to do so now.

"John didn't stay in New York for long, or even make any plans. There's been no change at Hurricane Investment. That's a bit unusual. Could it be that he's really focusing his energy on real businesses?"

Those who had been keeping an eye on John were now incredibly frustrated. John's reaction left them completely baffled. They didn't understand what John was trying to do. It was illogical that financial institutions like Hurricane Investment, Standard Chartered Bank, and Integrity Bank hadn't made a move.

"Perhaps that's really the case. Gulfstream Aerospace and Bentley Motors have both started moving. The automotive industrial park in Mexico is expanding, and not far from the automotive industrial park, Gulfstream Aerospace is also going to build an ammunition factory, and it's quite large. Now, it's possible that that guy intends to start transferring the production of some less important parts there!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have some more news to share, which may be even more shocking to you. John's Jaguar Security Company is increasing its strength again. I believe this is also news that none of you want to know!"

"Damn it, it's all those bastards from Mossad's fault. If they hadn't acted so recklessly, none of this would have happened. Now these guys are making John even more insane! This bastard, who was already severely insecure, will become even more terrifying. If Jaguar Security Company's strength increases further, it will put considerable pressure on us!"

"This is something that can't be changed now. We can only keep a lower profile. Even that little fox John has become incredibly discreet. We need to be vigilant, as we might be threatened at any time. Also, none of his children are in the US; that's a statement in itself!"

"Actually, I think you're all overthinking it. Hurricane Investment isn't entirely inactive; they did some trading in gold futures before, didn't they? I think John definitely values ​​real industry more; otherwise, he wouldn't be making a big-budget movie to change the image of Black Hawk helicopters. It's best if we don't clash with John, since we don't even know how much power he still has. I heard Lanai Island has changed a lot again. Without the Japanese personnel, the security forces there have increased significantly, almost turning it into a base for Jaguar Security. Such large-scale and continuous investment is a strong deterrent to everyone. I believe no one wants to face these guys, and I don't want to get caught up in an uncontrollable crisis either. So, we must uphold our bottom line and the rules!"

(End of this chapter)