America: My Time

Chapter 1293 Zipperton's Compromise
Chapter 1283 Zipperton's Compromise

"What did those old Rockefellers say? Did they have a solution?"

"No, these guys have stated directly that it has nothing to do with them and they won't get involved. But we need to resolve this ourselves. Their power is also shrinking, and they are preparing for the worst. We need to get Morgan and John to come forward as quickly as possible so we can discuss countermeasures together. Only in this way can this storm stop, and everything return to calm. Only in this way can this crisis be resolved. Otherwise, if things continue to escalate, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"Are you telling me to bow down and admit defeat?" Zipperton's expression darkened. If he did that, his presidency would lose all its dignity, and those old guys from the conglomerates would become even more arrogant in the future.

"Then tell me, what's the best way to resolve this? Don't think too highly of yourself. Morgan and John are both furious. If you don't want to be shot in the back, you have to compromise. You don't care about yourself, but don't you care about your family? Do you really think the corporations are easy to talk to? Do you really think John is easy to talk to? John has been able to tolerate this until now not because you're the president, but because of the Bayard family, because of old Martin. Now that old Martin is ignoring us, John has no more scruples. Now he's about to overturn the table, and Morgan is right behind him. If this continues, what do you think will happen to you?"

Faced with the Donkey Boss's questioning, LP Dunn's expression changed repeatedly. He hadn't expected John and Morgan to be so crazy. Perhaps John's forbearance and Morgan's indifference had made LP Dunn think he was very powerful and didn't need to have any more scruples. But reality made him realize that things were not as he thought.

"Even if I wanted to back down now, it would be useless. John isn't in the US, and Morgan has disappeared. There's nothing I can do!" At this moment, a bitter look appeared on Zipperton's face. If Morgan were to make a move, things wouldn't be as simple as they are now. Those old guys like Rockefeller would probably take action as well.

"You shouldn't have targeted General Motors, and you shouldn't have tried to scheme against Dreamworld. If you hadn't done that, things wouldn't have come to this. You think you can threaten John by using GM as leverage, but you're not threatening John, you're threatening Morgan, you're threatening those old guys like Rockefeller. They're the real beneficiaries. If you ruin the deal, John will be the beneficiary, and those old guys will definitely come after you. You're not slapping John in the face, you're slapping Morgan in the face, and even those old guys like Rockefeller in the face. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Lassoton's expression shifted repeatedly. He understood the situation, but he hadn't expected to be so bluntly exposed. It was a slap in the face, which left Lassoton feeling somewhat dissatisfied, yet he dared not say anything more. After all, things had progressed beyond his control. If he couldn't resolve the issue quickly, and things continued to escalate until Morgan intervened, the consequences would be severe.

“I did underestimate John and Morgan’s reaction, and I also underestimated the corporation’s resistance, but it’s no use saying all this now. Even if we wanted to compromise, we would have to have the ability to do so. They won’t even give us a chance. What do you think I can do?” Zipperton’s face also turned extremely gloomy. Being forced like this was hard for him to accept!

"We can't rely on you to do it, but that doesn't mean we donkeys can't. As long as you're willing to humble yourself, we can find a way to get in touch with Morgan and Rockefeller, and we can also try to persuade old Martin. As long as he's willing to step in, John won't be a problem either. Now it all depends on whether you can humble yourself!"

Faced with such pressure, Zipperton had no other choice but to nod and say, "Okay, I'm willing to admit my mistake and resolve this crisis, but I don't want those who stood up for us donkeys to be affected. John and Morgan can't be targeted; that's a necessary condition."

"Heh, even at this point you're still daydreaming. Who do you think you are? Do you think you have the right to negotiate with them? If this gets out in front of the public, it won't be them who suffer, but you, the President. Why are John and Morgan so arrogant and domineering? It's because they're not wrong. You are wrong. You're affecting America's development. If you continue like this, General Motors will soon run into problems, Dreamworld and Nvidia will run into problems too. Do you think you can bear the consequences, or do you think we, the Donkeys, can withstand the wrath of the conglomerates?"

The Donkeys' leader was furious at Zipperton's foolish reaction, as were the other Donkeys members present. Although they had been involved in the situation, they all understood that the Donkeys no longer had the power to negotiate. If they didn't agree, they would face devastating repercussions. John and Morgan were prepared for the worst. "I think we have to compromise now, we have to back down. We can't let the entire Donkeys be affected by your actions. You don't represent the Donkeys. If you insist, you'll bear all the consequences yourself. We won't participate anymore. We hope you can hold out to the end; we can't invest any more energy!"

“That’s right. We must prevent the worst from happening now. John has already made his move, suppressing those who are targeting us. Although he hasn’t killed us outright, he has already created considerable obstacles to our development. If we wait for Morgan to make his move, we will no longer have the strength to fight against the elephant. You can only represent yourself, not the entire donkey!”

Goodness, these guys from Donkey are really something. They're ready to abandon Zipperton. As long as Zipperton insists on doing it, they're prepared to give him up. These guys understand that if the conglomerate really targets them, Donkey will never have a chance to turn things around again. They can't let Donkey fall into a predicament for the sake of Zipperton.

"If you find it unacceptable, then let's make our stance clear. The minority shall submit to the majority. Of course, if you are determined to stick to your own opinion, we have no objection. However, you will be responsible for everything you do. We will not help you withstand this pressure. We are not capable of confronting John and Morgan, let alone old guys like Rockefeller. At this point, we have no choice but to compromise!"

Yes, given the current situation, the donkeys really have no other choice. If they continue to cause trouble, there will inevitably be casualties, and someone will have to take responsibility. If the zipper still doesn't understand all this, it's time to give up. They can't put themselves in danger and crash into a predicament for the sake of a zipper!
Taking a deep breath, Zipper nodded and said, "Okay, I agree. I can back down, I can compromise, and you can handle everything. I can admit my mistakes in front of them and let this storm pass."

“Alright, we knew we hadn’t misjudged you. We knew you were a sensible person. Christmas is coming soon, and so is the New Year. We can’t spend the holidays in constant fear, facing threats from John and Morgan. Let’s get moving. Leave Morgan to Rockefeller; I’ll handle that. As for Old Martin, that’s up to you guys. Time is of the essence. We need to resolve this as quickly as possible, otherwise, the longer it drags on, the worse it will be for us!”

“That’s right. Now everything has to give way to this matter. Everyone should do their best to complete it. After all, it concerns our lives. I believe no one wants to see danger come, and no one wants to be targeted by John. If this continues, we will be in big trouble.”

No matter how dissatisfied Zipperton was, it was useless; he had to accept it all, and he couldn't refuse even if he didn't want to. Someone would force him to accept it, and the more they understood all this, the heavier their hearts became. Now they seemed to have thought of a solution, but in reality, it was merely wishful thinking on their part, and whether it would succeed depended on the outcome.

Morgan was so easy to contact. Rockefeller, though unwilling to see the worst happen, couldn't really do much. Old Martin had long since ignored them, and even the Bayard family had begun to consider giving up on them—after all, John had offered too much, making them all excited. Under these circumstances, no one in the family would dare to cause trouble; they couldn't afford the serious consequences.

Although it appears to be a meeting and discussion in the White House, it is actually the Donkeys' bigwigs putting pressure on Loafton, forcing him to accept it. Otherwise, they would have to worry, since many Donkeys members have already been involved in even more outrageous issues, and the evidence is conclusive, leaving them with no way to defend themselves!
Under these circumstances, Zipperton finally realized that he had no authority in front of these donkey bosses. His position as president had become a joke. After all, the power they wielded was beyond his reach. If he continued to cause trouble, he would be the one to suffer, not anyone else.

With a long sigh, Laughing Tom acquiesced to everything and said nothing more. Since he had no other choice, compromise was inevitable. He dared not throw any more tantrums. As the president, Laughing Tom was no fool. He understood how crazy and terrible the situation he was facing was, but it also meant that he had lost control of the donkey and the White House.
(End of this chapter)