America: My Time

Chapter 1084 Deterring the Enemy
Chapter 1074 Deterring the Enemy
John didn't care what those guys thought or what others thought of him. After the New Year, he returned to Portland, Oregon. Yes, that's right, this time John broke away from the guys. He chose to return to Portland, and the first place he visited was Jaguar Security, accompanied by his wife and children.

When this news came out, the old guys in the US all looked gloomy. They all understood the meaning behind John's actions, and their mood became heavy. They all cursed those bastards from Mossad. It was obvious that this had provoked John, otherwise he wouldn't have done such a thing at this time.

Even the White House's Zipperton is now on edge. To be honest, he's afraid that some madman might jump out and shoot him. After all, his friend died so tragically. To those crazy corporations, they don't care about you, the president. If they're pushed too far, these guys are capable of anything.

"Damn bastard, he does this at the very beginning of the new year, what is he trying to do? And this guy didn't go back to San Francisco, but went straight back to Portland, is he trying to warn us again?"

Countless people were furious about these things, but they dared not do anything, because they all knew that if they really angered John, that little fox, the consequences would be uncontrollable!
What John wanted to do was let these old guys know that he was not someone to be trifled with, and that they shouldn't keep targeting him. If they went too far and broke the rules, they would have to bear his wrath. This was also a warning to Mossad, a warning to the White House, and a way of telling everyone that his focus was about to shift.

"Boss, didn't John go a bit too far this time? A lot of people are starting to have complaints about him!"

"I know, but so what? Do those guys dare to make a move? Do they really think John, that little fox, is easy to bully? Or do they think they're so great that they want to have a showdown with John? The Mossad affair isn't going to end so easily. It's not just a threat to John; it's crossed everyone's bottom line. Don't be fooled by their anger; they hate Mossad even more. It's these guys who broke the rules and caused all this. Perhaps in the future, we should not only pay attention to Silicon Valley but also to Portland. John's focus is shifting, and this is a declaration! Haven't you noticed that he's been strengthening his control over Oregon, from agriculture to ports and manufacturing? This guy is gradually taking control of Oregon. Perhaps one day he'll even move both of the major media groups to Oregon. If that day comes, Hollywood might become a joke!"

"Isn't he worried that this will attract more hostility? And doing this will also have a significant impact on him. After all, it's too forceful, which will make more people dissatisfied and more wary of him!"

“Jimmy, you can’t just look at all this from your own perspective. You have to look at it from John’s perspective. Do you think he needs to care about what those guys think right now? He’s been restraining himself all along, otherwise he wouldn’t be in this situation. Do you really think he has no power at all? Do you really think he only gained a foothold in Oregon by relying on his family’s power? If you think that, you’re very wrong! He has quite a few ‘friends’ in Congress and in the military!”

Jimmy knew perfectly well what kind of friend John was; they were friends based on mutual benefit. Otherwise, John's numerous businesses in the United States wouldn't have developed so well. In many people's eyes, John was using Morgan as a shield, but Morgan knew very well that this was just a facade. Over the past ten years, John's network in the United States had grown considerably, but these forces had remained hidden and unseen. If things really escalated, those guys would know what terror truly meant.

"Boss, could it be that John is also cooperating with them?" In an instant, Jimmy thought of a terrible possibility, something that Wall Street had been trying to prevent, which sent a chill down his spine!
"That's right, just as you thought. It's just that it wasn't Hurricane Investment that made the move, but Standard Chartered Bank. Everything is overseas, making it difficult for anyone to investigate. This is one of the reasons why John's Jaguar Security Company has developed so quickly. And if someone really goes too far, what do you think these guys will do? Don't underestimate John's intelligence. He's more capable than you think. He's won over a lot of people without making a fuss, and these guys are hiding in the shadows. Nobody knows who he really is."

Even Morgan's power couldn't unravel all of this, which shows how brilliant John's methods are. If anyone were to forcibly try to investigate all of this, they would probably die an unexplained death like President Laughlin's friend. John wouldn't even need to lift a finger; American soldiers would eliminate the threat for him.

Over a decade of planning, John had cultivated numerous "friends" within the United States. Most importantly, these "friends" remained hidden in the shadows, like venomous snakes waiting for their chance to deliver a fatal blow to their enemies. This was why Morgan was wary of John, and one of the reasons why George W. Bush quickly changed his attitude towards John. It wasn't just to pave the way for Bush; there were many other reasons. Otherwise, he wouldn't have done so much during his final term!
Perhaps among John's 'friends' are some donkeys. Right now, those guys all seem to be targeting John, but no one knows if one of those donkeys will deliver a fatal blow to Zipperton or the others at any moment. Zipperton hasn't realized this yet, but many people have, though they haven't spoken up. They all know that such a secret cannot be revealed, otherwise they will only put themselves in danger.

Now, with the example of his good friend Zipton, who would dare to provoke John again? Even though many in the US are currently criticizing John, no one dares to directly challenge him; his power terrifies them. "Be prepared, don't make a mistake. This is no small matter, and it concerns your income. Wait for my news!" John's meeting with Jaguar Security personnel wasn't as simple as outsiders thought; it involved a deeper strategy. His plans for Hurricane Investment and Standard Chartered Bank were all being pushed forward with the help of Jaguar Security, ensuring maximum information security and preventing outsiders from knowing.

Even if someone wanted to find out, it wouldn't work now, because Hurricane Investment, Standard Chartered Bank, Sinolink Bank, and East West Bank are constantly testing their own cybersecurity, and they frequently launch blockades, lasting anywhere from a few days to more than ten days. This has become the norm, and the situation is causing great distress to those guys on Wall Street.

“Uncle, you heard me right. I want to build a Suzhou-style garden in Portland, a park for everyone to enjoy, and also a residence for myself!” John answered calmly in response to his uncle’s question. This was his attitude; after all, he had been in charge of Oregon for so long, it was time to build himself a manor.

"Alright, I won't stop you from having this idea. I'll help you with the land issue, but you'll have to bear the funding problem yourself!"

"Money is not a problem. Those guys wanted to know my stance, and this is my stance!"

John's answer made Calvin sigh. He was too stubborn, always insisting on confronting people head-on, which was completely unnecessary. However, even the old man couldn't persuade him, so Calvin, as his uncle, had no choice but to give up. After all, too many people were watching John, and making this decision at this time was a statement in itself!

First, he took women and children to the Jaguar Security Company, and then he wanted to build a house. It's hard to say how many people can see through John's attitude. After all, John's changes are too drastic, which can easily leave people confused. Even people who know John well may not be able to see through everything behind the scenes.

Different people saw different results from John's actions, but one thing was clear to everyone: John was warning everyone. Otherwise, he wouldn't have done things this way, and he wouldn't have gone directly to Portland, Oregon, instead of returning to San Francisco, and even went to Jaguar Security. As for what happened afterward, that's a matter of opinion.

During this trip, John did not contact the people from those companies in Portland, but met with those state officials. He also gave a special tour of the police and National Guard and made gifts to them. This attitude was quite alarming.

John's actions quickly reached the ears of those who followed him, eliciting different reactions. Faced with such a dramatic turn of events, many were pondering the same question: what was John trying to do? Was he issuing a warning, or was he planning another brutal purge? No one dared underestimate John's ruthlessness; after all, many had already fallen, serving as cautionary tales. Even the White House was now on high alert!

The more he learned, the greater the pressure on Zipperton became. As his understanding of John deepened, so did his vigilance. A man capable of carrying out purges time and time again was a dangerous presence, and to be an enemy of such a person was to be irresponsible.

(End of this chapter)