America: My Time

Chapter 1338 The Impact of John

Chapter 1328 The Impact of John
Cutting off someone's money is like killing their parents. HSBC has gone too far, which will only make them unhappy and cause them to pay a heavy price. These guys seem to have forgotten how many times they've been punished. But now they're jumping out again. Is this just HSBC's own decision?
John had a slight suspicion that there might be other people behind this. Was HSBC targeting Standard Chartered Bank at this time to keep Standard Chartered Bank tied down in Hong Kong and give those guys an opportunity?

John's thinking is understandable, but such calculations are perfectly normal in the financial arena. Moreover, given the strength of Oil Pacific Capital, they are fully capable of doing so. Even if they cannot, they can ask the Federal Reserve to put pressure on HSBC, since HSBC also has a presence in the United States and is naturally subject to the influence of the Federal Reserve.
John fears that Standard Chartered Bank's decision not to enter the US market will lead to pressure from the Federal Reserve, impacting its development and wasting valuable funds in the US's bottomless pit. After all, Standard Chartered isn't a US bank, so some targeting is understandable, and nobody can really say anything about it!

John's biggest plan is not yet complete; it will take some time. Once the global financial network is finished, those guys will realize how powerful John's methods are and how terrifying his schemes are.

Shinsei Bank's reckless shorting of the yen—was it merely retaliation? No, there's more to it than meets the eye. John has a grander plan, but those guys in Japan haven't yet grasped its potential. Only by putting enough pressure on them can he prevent them from having any further ideas and ensure his plans proceed smoothly. This applies not only to Japan, but also to South Korea, and to other parts of Southeast Asia and the world.

John understands global development trends and foresees future trajectory, so naturally he plans ahead. To think that John's global expansion of grain and meat farms and numerous operations is solely for becoming the fifth-largest grain trader is misguided; it's all preparation for future globalization. However, there's no need to worry about sales now. Japan and South Korea are the best targets, as are the wealthy Middle Eastern countries. As for the Chinese market, it's not yet at that level; it's merely just beginning!
"What?! John has made a move? Standard Chartered Bank has targeted HSBC, launching a full-scale crackdown on HSBC across Asia?" When this news broke, the entire Asian continent was shocked, and then the world was shocked, especially the people in the United States. They were all stunned by this news. Although they understood some of the issues behind it, they did not expect John to make such a decision, to directly target HSBC at this time and under these circumstances!

"Yes, Standard Chartered Bank has launched a full-scale offensive across Asia, making no attempt to conceal its intentions. HSBC was caught off guard and suffered heavy losses. They had repeatedly provoked and targeted Standard Chartered Bank before, and now they are paying a heavy price for it. If this continues, their entire Asian presence will be completely destroyed by Standard Chartered Bank. John's methods this time are too crazy, leaving the other side no way out at all."

"I knew there would be problems, but I didn't expect it to come so quickly! Haha, those guys used HSBC to restrain Standard Chartered Bank. They were overthinking it. Now how are they going to appease HSBC? They're probably going to be spitting blood this time. Otherwise, they won't be able to get HSBC to be their henchman again. After all, nobody is stupid enough to be fooled or deceived!"

“Boss, I don’t think those guys will compensate HSBC. They’re too greedy. And this time, HSBC went too far. If they hadn’t been so determined to suppress Standard Chartered’s reputation in Hong Kong and seize its interests there, things wouldn’t have turned out this way.”

"Do you think John cares about Hong Kong's meager interests? His vision isn't in Hong Kong, it's global. You know how formidable Standard Chartered's global presence is. They've been building their presence in Asia for even longer, something HSBC doesn't have. In Hong Kong, HSBC's influence is stronger than Standard Chartered's, but globally, their influence is far inferior. They wanted to focus their efforts on Hong Kong, but Hong Kong isn't stupid; they won't let them have their way. Now that Standard Chartered has made its move in Asia, they've finally played with fire!"

"Boss, do you think those guys will try to negotiate with John again this time?"

"Jimmy, do you think this is possible? Even if they did, do you think John would agree? Don't overthink it. He won't let go of an opportunity like this. It would be foolish to give up a piece of flesh that can be torn from the enemy, especially when it's a piece of flesh torn from the enemy. If you were him, would you give it up?"

Upon hearing this, Jimmy smiled wryly and said, "No, but I'm afraid those guys will turn their attention to you again and ask you to step in and solve the problem. We can't afford to take that kind of pressure anymore. We don't have that much power. If this continues, our relationship with John will become increasingly strained."

"Yes, even you thought of that, how could those old guys not have thought of it? As long as there is the slightest possibility, those old guys will take action and come to me. Whether I want to accept it or not, they will do everything they can to make me act as an intermediary. This may even be part of their scheme. They want to use this method to ruin our cooperation with John, make us fall out with John, and make us pay the price in the next transaction!"

"No way! No matter how crazy those people are, they shouldn't do this. This is a provocation against our bottom line!"

“Nothing is impossible. When it comes to profit, those old guys are capable of anything. They have no scruples. You'll see, this situation will definitely occur. They will definitely not give up!” Morgan sighed, a dark look flashing in his eyes. He was becoming increasingly intolerant of these people’s scheming.

"By the way, how are those people John arranged doing? Has anyone brought this up? If anyone tries to snipe them, then step in and take care of them for John. He's not in the US, so there's bound to be a group that goes crazy. After all, they don't care about John's thoughts at all; they only care about themselves!"

“Okay, I understand. I will tell them to be careful and there won’t be any problems. John has done a great job on this. He has made all the arrangements, including the universities in California and Oregon. Everything in Oregon is under his control, and he has the ability to influence even the universities.”

"We have to do something. We can't let John down. At this time, as friends, we should help him out and fulfill our responsibilities as friends. If we do nothing, what good will come of it? Those guys will keep targeting us. Don't be careless. This is our opportunity." As soon as Morgan finished speaking, Jimmy nodded thoughtfully, indicating he understood. Of course, he understood such a small matter; he just wanted to leave his boss with some guidance.

While Morgan was making these calculations, Rockefeller and his ilk were also pondering the situation. As things progressed and John's methods became increasingly sophisticated, they grew uneasy. The Rockefeller group even gathered together once more. Despite their resentment towards Rockefeller, they all understood that only Rockefeller could change Morgan's mind.

"Gentlemen, what should we do now? If this continues, it will be difficult for us to get any benefits from Morgan. And the donkey's reaction is too much. We should also demand an explanation from them. This is an agreement we made in front of John. If they keep breaking their promises, our integrity will be affected!"

"Now it's obvious that Donkey wants to maximize the value of Zipperton, so he won't rush to make any promises to us. He'll just keep going crazy. All they care about is profit. They want to maximize their profits. We need an explanation of how much profit these guys have already gained!"

"An explanation? Difficult. With our current strength, forcing the donkeys won't get us anywhere. After all, they're determined. We know exactly how much money they've gotten from oil capital and those guys in Italy. Under these circumstances, how could they possibly give up? I don't think these guys will agree to our terms."

"I don't intend for them to agree to our terms. We'll take the initiative and detonate everything in Zipperton ahead of time. If they're unwilling to cooperate, then we'll lend them a hand. I'm sure these guys will be happy to accept our goodwill!"

When Rockefeller said this, everyone nodded and said, "Okay, let's do it this way. Let's all work together and use all our strength to give John an explanation. Let John see that Morgan did not help him in time, but we did. It would be best to criticize those experts and scholars who jumped out of the donkey again and let them be attacked by the media!"

They harbored no goodwill towards these old men; they would do anything to gain enough profit. They could no longer focus their efforts on General Motors, as it was a deal between John and Morgan. While they also had some interests, they were nowhere near as significant as Morgan's, so they had to find another target.

At this time, what could be more valuable than punishing the donkey? Although we can't expose the donkey's ugly behavior to the public, we can still make them pay a heavy price and make them pay for their arrogance and self-righteousness!
"There's another thing we need to be careful about. Someone is already targeting John. Those tabloids have struck again, and they've pushed John into the public eye once more. They want to put as much pressure on John as possible, and these guys are pointing directly at the meaning behind John's restructuring and consolidation. They intend to expose John's hidden assets!"

"It's Oil Capital again. Have they gone mad? To fight John at this time, aren't they worried about being attacked? Aren't they afraid of their own interests being affected? Are these guys capable of fighting John, or are they trying to drag us into this, trying to pull us onto the opposite side of John?"

"There shouldn't be any trace of oily capital, but those guys from Seville are all siding with those oily capitals. They all understand the current situation and everyone's agreement. If things escalate, it won't be good for anyone. I'm worried that if they continue like this, John will take action against them. At that time, the media will become chaotic. Many people don't want to see John's development in the media and entertainment industry, believing that it threatens their survival."

“A bunch of arrogant guys. Do you really think we can’t do without them? If they piss John off, they’ll be the ones who pay the biggest price. They have a lot of dirty laundry on their hands. If things really blow up, they’ll be the first ones to suffer.”

"You can't blame them for being so crazy; there's nothing we can do about it. I know a little about the situation there. The Middle Eastern tycoons are launching a massive offensive, dragging things out without reconciliation or negotiations with Israel. They're just launching continuous attacks with overwhelming firepower, using even the cheapest equipment. Those guys in Israel can't hold on any longer. If they keep this up, their economy will collapse. They want to negotiate, but the Middle Eastern tycoons aren't giving them that chance. Now, even if we wanted to take action, we have to be careful. If John gets massive financial support from the Middle Eastern tycoons, you should know what the outcome will be. Soros's chances of winning are practically nonexistent!"

"Yes, the situation has come to this point, and we are indeed in a very unfavorable position. If we continue to make trouble, the consequences will be unimaginable. John has already gained the upper hand. Now I finally understand why Jaguar Security Company can obtain the greatest benefits from the Middle Eastern tycoons and gain their recognition. Their strength is terrifying!"

"It's useless to talk about this now. As long as we take action against the donkey, those guys in Israel will go crazy and take some targeted actions. After all, the current situation is still very dangerous. If we intervene, those guys in Israel will react even more violently. At least we should persuade them first!"

"Heh, how ridiculous. What right do they have to make us compromise? If we do that, it will only embolden these guys. It's time to teach them a lesson. We'll proceed as planned!"

(End of this chapter)