America: My Time

Chapter 1343 Greedy Heart
Chapter 1333 The Heart of Greed

"Brilliant, truly brilliant! We all underestimated Morgan. Look at his moves, truly impressive. He's started relocating part of the factory ahead of schedule. Once it's started, even if something unexpected happens along the way, it won't affect our deal. At least Morgan's interests are fully protected." Rockefeller was greatly impressed when he learned of Morgan's actions!

"It is indeed very high, directly solving our biggest concern. It's just a pity that it only solves Morgan's interests, and our interests are not fully guaranteed. Who would have thought that Morgan would make such a crazy decision? This is not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a long-planned one, otherwise those guys wouldn't be so quiet."

"Indeed, those workers were too well-behaved, completely different from what we expected. We thought that even if nothing major happened, there would be constant minor incidents, but now it seems we were wrong. Morgan's methods are still very effective."

"Alright, now that Morgan has made his move, we need to act quickly too, otherwise we'll be the ones who lose face. Speed ​​up the plan against Donald. This time we're going to make Donald suffer, make Zipperton suffer, give them a good beating, and let them know how much pressure we're under! They dare to interfere in hundreds of billions of dollars of business. Do they really think we're easy to mess with, or do they think Donald has reached the point where he can ignore us?"

"Don't be angry. Those guys just want to make a quick buck. There's no need to make such a big deal out of it. If we just talk it out, it's fine. As long as they back down and admit defeat, we can accept it."

“You can accept it, but I, DuPont, cannot. No one can slap DuPont in the face without paying a price, not even Donkey. Moreover, he slapped all of us in the face. This matter will not be over until there is a satisfactory explanation.”

"Gentlemen, we've gathered here again not to discuss this, but to discuss the distribution of profits and our other plans. John has quite a few internet companies under his control. Since we can no longer interfere with Dreamworld and Nvidia, can we set our sights on other companies? I don't know if you've noticed, but Standard Chartered and HSBC have gone to war, not only in Asia but also in Europe. It's a fierce battle, a real bloodbath. I believe Standard Chartered has suffered considerable losses. Isn't this our opportunity?"

"You mean John is short of funds? That's not funny at all."

"No, John doesn't lack funds, but Standard Chartered Bank is short of funds. Even if they can beat HSBC, they will suffer significant losses, especially in Asia. The losses from both inflows and outflows will be huge. If someone can persuade John to trade his shares in other companies, that would be a completely different story."

"Oh, so you have informants in Silicon Valley who know about some of John's assets?"

"Actually, it was just an accidental discovery. John's investment companies hold a lot of shares in some companies. If that's the case, does Standard Chartered Bank have similar assets? Moreover, John has transferred assets time and time again. Who knows how many assets Standard Chartered Bank has?"

"Difficult? I understand your thinking, but your plan is almost impossible to succeed unless you have someone who can persuade John, but do you think that's possible? Who can step in and do all this?"

"It is precisely because of these difficulties that I am bringing this up for discussion with everyone at this time. And this is not because I am trying to take advantage of John, but because some Europeans have the same idea. Seeing the crazy development of the Internet, they are also tempted. After all, the profits involved are enormous, and they also want to get a share of the benefits."

"They're not stupid, they'll naturally have their own ideas. And do you think they want to have their network controlled by others? With their technology, the time and effort required to develop their own system would be beyond imagination. It would be ideal if they could invest in a US company."

"Do you think John will agree? Don't forget, he sacrificed Dreamworld and Nvidia before. Forcing him further will have serious consequences. If it gets out of our control and the situation spirals out of control, who will bear the consequences? This is not a joke. It's not something you can do just because you have greedy thoughts." At this moment, Rockefeller's eyes became extremely serious as he stared directly at the other party. He didn't want to bear this consequence himself.

"I don't know, that's why I wanted to discuss it with everyone here. John's logistics and transportation business can cover the whole world and control everything. Who wouldn't be tempted? Before, everyone said that it was just the beginning and wouldn't last long, but now it seems that's not the case. Instead, it's developing faster and faster."

"This matter isn't unfeasible, but we need to find the right time. At the very least, we need to know the value of John's companies and how much influence they have on you all. If possible, I won't hinder your future, but we absolutely cannot provoke John; he's too crazy. Don't even think about the satellite company; that's impossible. Even if you offered ten times the value, you couldn't acquire it now. There are Middle Eastern tycoons involved."

"I think we should acquire those biggest internet companies. Their value is constantly rising, but they don't raise funds or go public. This is not a good thing!"

“It doesn’t have to involve John’s core assets. If you suggest other hardware industries, I will refuse. If it’s just an internet company, that’s fine, but judging value is not an easy thing.”

"Then let's all sit down and talk. There aren't many days left in May. We can wait until his sister and brother's wedding to come forward together, offer our blessings to the newlyweds, and also talk to John about this matter. Morgan is a really good guy; who would have thought he had already made his move? And you DuPont guys are really amazing; you're truly impressive!"

"You're exaggerating. The DuPont family has always been very open-minded. It's just that they're destined to be together!"

If DuPont's daughter's marriage wasn't calculated, no one present would believe it. In comparison, Morgan was the most shrewd one, and there were probably many calculations behind it as well.

"Then it's settled. I'll personally talk to Morgan. I believe he'll understand our difficulties. After all, he took the lion's share, and we can't leave without any benefit, nor can we let our followers go without any. As for John's internet companies, we only need to take a small portion, and that will be enough for us. As for the Europeans, let them negotiate with John themselves. We won't interfere; it's a way of repaying their previous favors!"

"Okay, if everyone agrees, let's settle it like this. But we need to choose our target carefully and avoid any mistakes. If we do make a mistake, we'll have to bear the consequences ourselves!"

"There's one last thing. We need a stable and peaceful environment. The atmosphere is too tense right now. I'm worried that the donkeys might do something rash. Let's not push them too far, or we won't be happy either. If they completely cross the line, the problem will be serious." "That's a problem. These guys have no bottom line now. If things continue like this, things could really escalate to that point. But even if we wanted to give them a chance, we wouldn't dare. They have absolutely no credibility!"

"Indeed, that's exactly what Donkey is doing now. Donkey is even planning to get involved in the matter of international students in California. It seems that Donkey has been pushed to the limit. If we let them go all out, it will be endless trouble for us."

"They've lost all sense of decency. How much money did they take from those people that made them go to such lengths?"

"It's not a small amount; I heard it's a large public relations fund. As you all know, global oil and gas capital is not short of money, and there are Europeans behind it. The Europeans have always wanted to compete with us for interests, so we have to be wary of them!"

"It's not just about the Europeans; it's the result of multiple forces coming together. Or rather, it's about those guys in Europe and global oil and gas capital putting pressure on us. The only thing that makes us happy is that Soros hasn't gotten involved, but it's different for other oil and gas capital in the US."

"So, the donkey was defeated by money?"

"It's not just about money; there are other services involved as well. With so many parties, how many secrets can we possibly know about the transactions taking place there? Money alone isn't enough to get them all to accept it."

"Keep an eye on this. We can't afford any problems at this critical juncture. If things escalate, it could lead to serious trouble. Those guys have even more leverage over us. Jaguar Security Company isn't just for show. While they were scheming against John, they've probably already fallen into the trap John prepared for them. The more confident they are in their grasp, the closer they are to destruction. Their schemes aren't as ruthless as John's."

"Rockefeller, it seems you know John much more!"

Rockefeller shook his head and sighed, "It's not that I know John well, but that I don't trust their abilities and I don't trust Jaguar Security. They can't evade the security company's counter-surveillance. Once their plans are discovered, everything will be exposed, and the result is predictable!"

“This time we’re going to protect John. Perhaps this is all part of John’s plan. No wonder he dared not to show up personally.” Someone couldn’t help but smile bitterly, a hint of disappointment in their eyes. What kind of confidence could give John such self-assurance, allowing him to be so nonchalant about everything?

Many people wanted to know, but they couldn't ask John directly. Not only could they not, but even Morgan couldn't. Besides, the exact nature of the situation was still unclear. Regardless, for their own benefit, Rockefeller and his ilk had to help John resolve these crises.

“I think we should have a serious talk with Edward and his group, otherwise they will think that California is their territory and can do whatever they want. Over the years, these guys have not reduced their support for California.”

"Then let's talk. There will be costs, but if they really want to take this worst-case scenario, we must be prepared for the worst. If they are determined to undermine our interests, they can't blame us for being ruthless; no one will be spared!"

Some worried that Rockefeller might compromise at a crucial moment, so they stood up and voiced their true feelings, which also represented the sentiments of most people present. They had finally obtained such an opportunity, how could they let it slip away before their eyes? Naturally, they had to hold on tightly, and anyone who dared to obstruct them was their enemy. In their eyes, these were valuable assets that could be passed down to future generations, ensuring their prosperity.

"Don't worry, no one can be our source of wealth!" Rockefeller naturally wouldn't back down at this point and made a statement.

Kind people are often bullied, and good horses are often ridden. At this time, no one dares to back down. If someone does back down, their own interests will inevitably be affected, which is something no one can accept. It's unacceptable for the donkey to make a fortune while the donkey suffers heavy losses.

"Boss, something terrible has happened! The Chengxin Bank is on fire!" Just as Rockefeller and his team were discussing countermeasures, an urgent voice came through the phone.

What we fear most has come to pass. Why did the Chengxin Bank fire happen at this time? What conspiracy or scheme is behind it? At this moment, many people couldn't help but frown. The news had a significant impact on them, and they needed to determine whether it was an accident or deliberate.

If it was an accident, everything would be fine. But if it was deliberate, choosing this moment to act suggested they knew something, perhaps their whereabouts, or even were intentionally trying to shift the blame onto them. For a moment, everyone had different thoughts, and a slight sense of disappointment lingered. They hadn't expected such an unexpected event to occur just as their discussions were nearing their end, rendering all their previous plans meaningless!
After a moment, Rockefeller stood up and said, "Alright, this was just an accident and has nothing to do with us. As long as we didn't do it, everything is fine. What we need most now is to understand the truth of the matter and whether someone is deliberately setting this up behind the scenes. After all, our group is very likely to be targeted by others."

"Rockefeller, are you worried that someone is deliberately framing us and using us as pawns?"

"I can't rule out that possibility. If you, DuPont, think it's impossible, then I can't say anything. After all, everyone has different thoughts and opinions. I do have such concerns, and we must be cautious now!"

(End of this chapter)