America: My Time

Chapter 1171 Morgan's Taunt

Chapter 1161 Morgan's Taunt
“Morgan, you think we don’t want ASML involved, but we can’t. There’s too much opposition. Perhaps you think this is my problem, that I’m deliberately making things difficult for John for Intel’s sake, but you’re wrong. This isn’t my problem; it’s the decision of the entire semiconductor chip company. John is too selfish and unwilling to share the profits of the semiconductor chip industry, so he’s faced resistance. You can investigate this, or ask the President, to see if I’m lying. Do you really think I would make such a foolish mistake? Do you think I don’t know how serious the consequences of doing this would be? This isn’t my fault; it’s John’s own fault!” Rockefeller said with a calm smile, showing no fear whatsoever, looking directly at Morgan.

"Yes, Mr. Rockefeller wasn't lying. This was a decision made by the US semiconductor chip industry. John was too selfish and didn't want to share the profits, which is why he was ostracized. It wasn't because of my or Mr. Rockefeller's sabotage. I know you won't believe it in a short time, but you can investigate. I believe the final result will show you that we didn't scheme against John, we didn't break the agreement, it's just that John didn't seize the opportunity!" At this moment, President Laughlin was also explaining for Rockefeller, looking at Morgan without the slightest fear, his face full of confidence!

"Heh, say what you will. I'm not stupid, and neither is John. Even if you made these preparations in advance, what's the use? Yes, you can indeed circumvent the rules by doing this, but don't try to fool everyone. I don't believe this nonsense, do you think John will? Admittedly, your methods this time are very clever, but you will definitely suffer the consequences later." Morgan didn't believe the two guys' answers at all, because there were too many opportunities to manipulate things. With their abilities, these two guys could do this silently. Moreover, John's relationship with the entire US semiconductor chip industry wasn't very friendly, so their room for maneuver was even greater.

"Morgan, if that's what you're saying, then I have nothing to say. Unless you have absolute evidence, don't say things like that; it's not good for anyone!" At this moment, Rockefeller's face showed a hint of anger, his eyes fixed on Morgan, as if demanding an explanation from him!
"Alright, stop playing these little tricks. They won't work on me. We're not fools. If you insist on saying this, then I have nothing more to say. Just be confident in facing John's counterattack. You can play the rules, John can too, everyone can. I've said everything I needed to say. What you do, what you decide, is your own business. It has nothing to do with me, and nothing to do with Morgan. I hope you can still laugh in the future!"

At this point, Morgan calmly looked at Rockefeller and President L.R.R., who had manipulated the rules before, but those were against opponents less powerful than him. Now, Rockefeller and L.R ...

“Mr. Morgan, we’re here only to ask you to persuade Mr. John to let things pass smoothly, rather than escalate the conflict. In the United States today, only you have such ability, and only Morgan can persuade Mr. John to let go of his hatred. If things really get out of hand, it won’t be good for anyone!” Faced with Morgan’s sarcasm, President Laughlin explained with a wry smile, but his words were weak and powerless.

“Mr. President, what do you take me for? Do you think I have such ability? If I could do this, I wouldn’t need to come to see John in person, and I wouldn’t need to explain to you. I have done everything I could, and I have told you John’s conditions. Now it is time for you to make a decision. Don’t put all the blame on me. I have nothing to do with any of this.”

At this point, Morgan's voice rose, clearly indicating his deep disappointment with the claims of Richard L. Rockefeller and J.R.D. Even now, these two were still clinging to their ridiculous ideas, unwilling to pay any price. There's no such thing as a free lunch. Even with the US semiconductor industry as a shield, how long could such an excuse last? If John was determined, he could still uncover things. John might even have incriminating evidence against them, but he simply hadn't revealed it yet!

Morgan knew John very well. Despite John’s ruthless behavior, Morgan knew there was more to it than met the eye. He also understood that without a satisfactory outcome, Rockefeller and Richardson would pay a heavy price, as would Oilfield Capital and all those involved.

Everyone wanted to profit from John, but they lacked the ability. To think they could accomplish their schemes through such means was simply wishful thinking. In the semiconductor and internet industries, Morgan Stanley still trusted John, because he had always been ahead of them, wielding absolute power.

"Every man for himself!" Knowing full well how ruthless John was, how could he be so foolish as to side with Rockefeller and L.L.D.? Not to mention that the cooperation between Morgan and John involved enormous profits. If he chose the wrong side, he would suffer heavy losses. It was impossible for Morgan's own interests to be harmed because of these guys. Morgan would not accept it, much less do it.

Before Laugh Tale and Rockefeller could say anything more, Morgan continued, "Alright, that's enough. What you think is your own business. Don't bother me anymore. I've done everything I can. Now you decide everything yourselves. I won't get involved anymore. I don't want to sacrifice Morgan's interests for you!"

When Morgan made his point, Rockefeller and President Richard Lamb naturally understood what he meant. They were not welcome and were told to get out of there. Morgan would not sacrifice his own interests for them, and no one would try to pressure him with the interests of the United States. He simply did not accept it and did not believe it!
At this point, no matter how unwilling or resentful they were, it was useless. Rockefeller and President Richard Lamb had no choice but to leave. Continuing to make trouble would not be good for anyone. After all, Morgan had already made his point very clear, and everyone could see through all their schemes. Continuing would only annoy people and bring unnecessary trouble.

Rockefeller and Zipperton quickly sighed, shook their heads, and said, "We will give him an answer as soon as possible!"

Watching Rockefeller and Richardson leave, Morgan couldn't help but sneer, thinking to himself, "What two greedy guys. At a time like this, they're still dreaming of not giving a penny. It's utterly laughable."

Thinking of this, Morgan turned around and picked up the phone, but after thinking for a moment, he put it down again. Although he really wanted to tell John everything, he shook his head and gave up. It would be useless for him to say anything now. John already had his own ideas and his own calculations. Saying too much at this time would even be counterproductive and have a bad effect!
"Mr. Rockefeller, do you think Mr. Morgan will tell Mr. John about our conversation? Won't that make things worse, considering the huge financial ties between him and Mr. John?" After leaving Morgan's estate and arriving at Rockefeller's, Lassoton asked, a hint of worry in his eyes. "No, Morgan won't do that. It won't benefit him at all. And even if he does nothing, that little fox John will soon find out about our actions. Don't underestimate his power; his intelligence is extremely thorough. You don't think that as long as we don't say anything, and Morgan doesn't say anything, John will know nothing, do you? If you think that, you're sorely mistaken. I advise you not to have such thoughts."

“Alright, let’s not talk about this. Do you think we can accept John’s request and give him such an agreement?” President Laughlin was also worried about John’s request, after all, it would not benefit him at all, but John was currently in control.

"Do you think we still have a chance to refuse? As Morgan said, we have no way out now. If we insist on treating John like a fool, we will be the ones who suffer in the end, not John. Don't think that just because the election is over and everything is settled, you can act recklessly. If you think that way, you will inevitably suffer the backlash." Seeing that President Laugh Tale was becoming too self-righteous and arrogant, Rockefeller reminded him to be careful!

“I understand, but the current situation is also putting me in a difficult position. If we agree to John’s request, our reputation will suffer greatly, and we might even be looked down upon. What worries me most is that it will ruin the overall situation in the United States!”

"Alright, there are no outsiders here, and we don't need to use such words to shirk responsibility. Even if we give John an agreement like this, it won't affect us. Besides, what do you think the consequences would be if we refused? Now that we have those guys in the US semiconductor chip industry as an excuse, we can completely back out. There's no need to take risks. You have to give to receive. How can you gain anything if you don't want to give anything? You don't really think you can do anything recklessly, do you?"

At this point, not only was Morgan dissatisfied with Richard Lambton, but even Rockefeller was somewhat unhappy. However, he had no way out and could only continue to cooperate with President Lambton. Otherwise, Rockefeller would pay a heavy price and face John's counterattack. Now that the authorities were in front of him, Rockefeller still had a chance to advance or retreat, so he naturally wanted to seize every opportunity!
When Rockefeller saw that Zipperton still hadn't answered or made a decision, his gaze sharpened. He was now quite dissatisfied with the president. What kind of time was this to be arguing like this? He was really courting death.

"President, I hope you understand our current situation. Don't think that everything is under our control; that's just your illusion. If everything were under our control, things wouldn't have come to this. Taking a step back will open up a whole new world. Don't push things to the extreme, or we'll only end up in a dead end too!"

“I understand, but you should know that everything is not in my control. I can persuade the donkey, but I'm afraid the elephant won't give me that opportunity. If they stand up against me and hold me hostile, there's nothing I can do. Also, it's not easy to explain to the oil capital side. It will make these guys dissatisfied with us.”

At this point, Lassoton was also very cunning and treacherous, directly accusing Rockefeller of being part of a group. It was clear that he wanted Rockefeller to bear the consequences, but unfortunately, he overestimated his abilities and underestimated Rockefeller's reaction.

"None of what you're saying matters. As long as you accept it, everything can be resolved. No matter how crazy the elephants are, they still have to follow the rules. Don't worry, they're not a problem. Now it's up to you to decide!"

Just as Rockefeller had said, their every move was impossible to hide from John. By the time they left Morgan Estate, John had already received a call from Jaguar Security, knowing their whereabouts. At this point, their visit to Morgan, especially their voluntary arrival, was obviously for obvious reasons.

"Heh, how interesting. Zipperton and Rockefeller are working together, going to see Morgan together. Looks like they're getting anxious. But I'm not worried at all. I'm curious to see how they react! More and more guys are jumping out these days. It looks like it won't be long before everyone who's dissatisfied with me does. It's really interesting. Those bastards in Silicon Valley have actually teamed up. Do they really think they can defeat me like this? It's utterly laughable!"

John was fully aware of the reactions of those guys in Silicon Valley, even before he returned to the United States. He just hadn't targeted them. Now, John wanted to take this opportunity to find out who his enemies were, what these bastards were up to, and whether they were even qualified to be his enemies!

(End of this chapter)