America: My Time

Chapter 1286 The Benefits of Intensifying Conflicts
Chapter 1276 The Benefits of Escalating Conflicts
“John, do you think you can just give up in this situation? You’ve built all of this by yourself. If you let go, Martin and the others won’t be able to control you so easily. After all, they’re not you. Gaining everyone’s approval isn’t easy. And have you thought about the trouble they’ll face too? Those guys didn’t succeed with you, but it’s different with Martin and the others. They’ll inevitably face the issue of arranged marriages!”

“I know, that’s normal. Of course, they’re not without a chance. As long as they demonstrate enough ability and can make it on their own, I won’t force them. But if they don’t have that ability, then they can only obediently arrange a marriage. I don’t want those old guys to think I’m a disruptor of order.”

In truth, John knew that if he had chosen the arranged marriage, he wouldn't have faced so much trouble and pressure. In the eyes of those old men, he had always been a disruptor and challenger of the order, even though he had always followed the rules. The reason they still thought this way was because he hadn't chosen the arranged marriage, or even married at all, which reduced their opportunities to scheme against him.

Although he understood this in his heart, John had no intention of making any changes, much less compromising with these old men. If he couldn't even do that, it would only make them more insane and greedy. Human hearts are the most unpredictable thing, so John dared not be the slightest bit careless, nor harbor the sliver of illusion.

“John, now that your deal with them is about to begin, are you still going to stay here and not go back to sit down and have a proper talk with them? You want to reconcile with them, but it's necessary to make some compromises.”

"Compromise is impossible. If I compromise even a little, these guys will take advantage of me. I know their character too well, especially that old man Rockefeller. He'll seize any opportunity to grab profits. Besides, the Asian financial crisis isn't over yet, and things on the Korean side haven't been settled. How could I possibly go back now? Not only Korea, but also Japan needs to be dealt with. If that guy Leddon doesn't do anything, I'll suffer. I need to wait for an explanation, a result."

As soon as John finished speaking, Smith shook his head. Hoping that Zipperton or Donkey would compromise was impossible. John had already gone this far, and even if Donkey had no temper, he wouldn't compromise. Moreover, the conflict between Donkey and John had already escalated to this point, so it was even more impossible!

John understood all of this perfectly well; this was the outcome he wanted. If he didn't escalate the conflict to this point, how could he sever all ties with the donkey, or even openly choose sides with his family? John believed Old Martin was fully aware of his thoughts, and even those guys in the American financial groups were aware of them.

John had never clearly taken sides until now, but this time he finally made a decision, which had a significant impact on the United States. Some were happy, some were worried, and the Donalds were completely dumbfounded. Even though they knew that continuing to confront John would be disadvantageous for them, they could not back down at this time, or they would lose face big time!

No one could fully understand John's actions. Many believed it was revenge against the donkey and a counterattack against Zipperton. But things were not so simple. What they saw was only the surface. Behind the scenes, John had a more insane plan and scheme, which would soon bear fruit.

Otherwise, how could he so easily reach a deal with those old guys like Rockefeller? Don't be fooled by their lack of reaction at first; things will go crazy once the first phase begins. Once the Asian financial crisis ends, the dot-com bubble will inflate even further, just like the Japanese real estate bubble years ago. It'll be strange if those old guys like Rockefeller don't have their own ideas then.

While these old guys knew that Dreamworld and Nvidia's market value would increase, they didn't know how crazy or terrifying it would be in the next two or three years. John, however, was fully aware of the situation and had to prepare in advance, at least to prevent anyone from realizing that this was all his plan. Everything he did was a decision made out of desperation, a result of those old guys pressuring him too much, forcing him to compromise.

If his scheme were to be seen through, it would cause considerable trouble and could even affect his subsequent plans. Having made so many preparations and finally reached this moment, John naturally wouldn't let go so easily. His clever maneuvers, one after another, had given John absolute control.

Yes, it's about absolute initiative. From the very beginning of the Asian financial crisis, John has been laying the groundwork step by step. If we were to trace back further, it would take even longer. Soros and his ilk were part of John's scheme, and even Lennyton and the Donald were all part of it, playing crucial roles. Of course, the same goes for oil capital, Israel, and South Korea; they were all part of John's plan. Without these guys, how could John have accomplished all this? Now they're all in the game, and the initiative is slipping further and further away from them. The more frantic the Donald and Lennyton become, the more everyone will believe that everything is due to the Donald and Lennyton's coercion, and the machinations of those old guys.

Although it might seem that 'handing over' Dreamworld and Nvidia was a forced action by John, this was merely a hypothetical scenario; in reality, it was all part of John's plan. Since these guys were all eyeing these two companies and targeting him, why not exploit their psychology and schemes to complete his own plan and extricate himself from the situation?

John's confrontation with these guys was back and forth, and everything was traceable. Even if problems arose later, even if the dot-com bubble burst, it wouldn't have anything to do with him. It would all be Donkey's fault, it would all be Lappton's fault. After all, they insisted on forcibly intervening in the internet boom, and they insisted on targeting John, which caused the situation to spiral out of control step by step. Moreover, when John completed the first phase of the deal, the dot-com bubble would inflate even larger, and Lappton would have to bear the blame. John had already let go, and any problems that arose afterward would have nothing to do with him.

At this point, how could John possibly compromise? Compromise would mean leaving hidden dangers for the plan, and people would doubt his intentions in the future. The current situation is just right. At this moment, the pressure from the White House's Zipperton, Donkey, and even old guys like Rockefeller is enough to prove that everything is their fault, not John's.

Seeing John's reaction, Smith shook his head and said, "You're just too stubborn. Peace and harmony bring wealth. You're about to let go anyway, what's wrong with giving them a little more face? There's no need to make things too tense!"

“I know, but I just don’t want to do that. I don’t want to compromise with them like this. I can give up Dreamworld and Nvidia, I can make industrial adjustments, but I can’t bow down to those old guys, and I certainly can’t give Donkey and Zipper a way out. They care about their reputation, and I care about mine even more. Besides, all of this isn’t my choice. I’ve been forced into this situation by these old guys. If I keep making trouble, they might just put me on an anti-monopoly list and cut off my business!”

John was right, because the donkeys were already working on the plan. They just didn't expect John to abandon Dreamworld and Nvidia so easily. In fact, Morgan knew about this, and even Rockefeller knew. Otherwise, how could Morgan have made such a guess and guessed John's thoughts?

In the eyes of Morgan, Rockefeller, and those other old guys, John was simply driven to desperation. He didn't want to give Richard Lambton a chance to act, nor did he want Donald Trump to cause trouble for him, so he directly abandoned Dreamworld and Nvidia. If Donald Trump and Richard Lambton continued to act, they wouldn't just be targeting John, but all the financial groups in the United States.

Of course, the upheaval in Oregon was also John's counterattack against the Donalds and against Leddon, a form of retaliation. After all, having suffered such heavy losses, how could he not retaliate? With this back-and-forth, John shifted the pressure directly onto all the major American corporations, and then used his control over Oregon to deliver a decisive blow to the Donalds. All of this inevitably brings to mind John's previous instrumental album—truly a testament to his unwavering resolve.

Actually, when Jimmy returned to the US and told everyone everything, those old guys also thought of John's music album: Awakening, Start Time, Never Back Down, Heart of Courage, For Victory, Victory. This is a process, a process of resistance, and now Donkey and Zipperton are both in huge trouble.

These old guys initially thought John was targeting the oil tycoon and them, but now it seems that John wasn't entirely targeting them, but rather the donkey and the white house's zipper. It looks like John is really desperate and is willing to pay any price to have a direct confrontation with the donkey. This guy's actions have shocked and even frightened everyone.

(End of this chapter)