America: My Time

Chapter 1400 Morgan's Lament

Chapter 1390 Morgan's Lament

"It's confirmed. John really wants to keep only a few internet companies and sell the rest. There can't be any mistakes." With John's refusal, the Morgan tycoon felt the pressure and investigated John's sale of the internet companies again, and further investigated the potential and market value of these companies. Originally, John planned to use Morgan to go public, and there were originally quite a few companies involved, but things took an unexpected turn. John seemed to have forgotten about them and did not make any further contact, which made the Morgan tycoon nervous.

"It's confirmed, it's all true. There are only a few companies involved, and they are all related to other companies under John's control. There are at least three and at most five. The rest will be sold. In our investigation, John's layout in this area is very clear. He is even streamlining his computer software and hardware business, selling off many assets. He is increasing his investment in entertainment and retail, and also in real estate! If it weren't for this investigation, we wouldn't have discovered how impressive his real estate portfolio is. He has many communities under construction in major cities that are his assets."

"Will those internet companies exist independently, or will they be integrated into other companies?"

"This is still unclear. Judging from the current situation, it should exist independently. Because of the targeting by Rockefeller and others, only one of John's portal websites will be retained, and it will be a weak one. This is something I can't understand."

"It seems he really intends to abandon the development of the internet sector, and even the computer industry, and let go of everything in the US." Morgan's expression turned serious, because John's decision to let go this time contradicted his previous promises. He didn't contact Morgan further, as if he was waiting for something.

“Yes, from what we understand, John will be selling off a lot of assets. He’s almost completely abandoning the software business, and he’s consolidating the hardware business, including selling off a portion of some hardware companies!” Jimmy paused for a moment, then added, “There’s some unconfirmed information: I heard that because of the attacks from Rockefeller and his group, John is planning to sell these assets directly instead of going public as we discussed before!”

"What? John doesn't plan to go public, but wants to sell everything?" This news shocked Morgan Stanley. It meant that Morgan Stanley's interests would be affected. If John sold these assets directly, Morgan Stanley would not have the opportunity to get more benefits, and even if he did sell, it was not certain that the assets would be sold to Morgan Stanley.

"Yes, there is such news, but it has not been confirmed!"

"Such news doesn't need verification. The mere existence of this news means that John does indeed have such intentions. It seems that our inaction has already made John dissatisfied with us. This is not just a simple piece of news, but a warning to us. If we cannot satisfy him, the benefits we can obtain will be limited, and perhaps only a few companies will be listed! We have been too arrogant. Our long-term cooperation has made us complacent, and we have forgotten that John has not signed a contract with us. If he wants to abandon the cooperation, our losses will be staggering!"

Morgan instantly understood John's intentions and the true calculations behind the news! But what good was understanding? He couldn't change John's decision. They had been too arrogant and underestimated John's reaction. Even knowing John was no longer the boy he once was, he still harbored a sliver of hope, still wanting to use Rockefeller and his associates to weaken John's power!

Why did Morgan make such a decision? It's actually quite simple: it's all about interests. John's rise also affected Morgan. Morgan didn't want to stand against everyone, so he had to remain silent. But it was this silence that created a rift in his relationship with John, leading to the current situation!
“Boss, I’m going to China to meet John and talk to him. After all, we were forced to make this choice. We can’t face everyone’s pressure, and we haven’t done anything to wrong him. The Gulfstream Aerospace incident has little to do with us. If he wants to blame someone, he should blame Rockefeller and the White House.”

"It's no use saying all this now. You have to pay the price for making the wrong choice. Even if I explain, it won't help. You saw it yourself. I called him, and he still refused. That's his attitude. John isn't the boy he used to be. Don't be fooled by the fact that he still remembers the goodwill in his dealings with Japan. You and I both know how much of that goodwill there is. His main reason for accepting those Japanese guys' proposal is to protect his own interests."

Morgan understood perfectly well that the situation in Japan was all about profit. It was only when faced with profit that John would compromise with those Japanese guys, and only then would he remember a sliver of sentiment. But was there any sentiment left for Morgan? He had originally thought that since the Morgan-Beard family was essentially allied through marriage, John would at least have some patience and give them some face. But everything turned out differently than he expected; John hadn't given them the slightest bit of respect.

After a moment of contemplation, Morgan continued, "Jimmy, you're saying John is really giving up everything in the computer field. Do you think if Gulfstream Aerospace faces further suppression, he might also choose to abandon it?"

Jimmy sighed and said, "If it were me, I wouldn't give up everything in the computer field. After all, the profits in this area are enormous, and the potential is huge. Just look at the changes in the market value of those companies to see how amazing the profits are. As for Gulfstream Aerospace, I think I would, because Gulfstream Aerospace has already cut a lot of research and development, showing no mercy to the military. Moreover, they have abandoned everything in Comanche and sold it all off! I heard that their original helicopter research and development plan has also been shelved, and there are also rumors that they intend to cooperate with Middle Eastern tycoons!"

"Yes, if we continue to suppress him, he'll sell off even more assets, and might even directly shift the manufacturing of large aircraft. The situation in Britain has entered a stable period. If he really does that, the consequences will be severe, and if he makes a scene in front of the public, the consequences will be unimaginable! As for the cooperation with Middle Eastern tycoons, that's not a big deal, after all, he's done that before. The biggest concern now is that he might really disregard everything and make a scene in front of the public. He's a media mogul! It's all because those guys are too greedy. They thought John had already compromised a little, bringing up the Dreamworld, Nvidia, and General Motors deals, making them think they could get even more. Now, everything is out of their control!"

As a media mogul, John's influence in the US was immense, something Morgan was well aware of. He had initially thought John would show some restraint and give them some face, but now it seemed things were quite different. John showed no mercy to anyone, prioritizing profit above all else. "Perhaps there's still a chance. After all, we can still contact him through his family, and maybe even try to persuade him again!"

"You're too naive. For someone like John, his decisions won't be influenced by anyone. And do you think John cares about Gulfstream Space? Over the years, Gulfstream Space hasn't brought him much profit. Compared to other industries, Gulfstream Space's profits are negligible."

“Boss, are you worried that John will shut down those factories directly? That’s impossible. If he did that, it would have a significant impact on him and his public image.”

"Heh, do you think he cares? Besides, it's not like there's no one else to take the blame for him. As long as he dares to do it, the pressure won't be on him. The White House will pay the price, as will the military, and even us. Don't forget that Gulfstream Aerospace doesn't have many military orders left. He has plenty of excuses to do this! When those guys were suppressing him, they also gave him an opportunity. Everything has two sides. If he finds the right moment, he can turn the tables!"

Even if Morgan saw through John's scheme, it was useless. John had never hidden anything from the beginning. Morgan could wait, but could the old guys like Rockefeller wait? After all, Japan had already succeeded. Would the Europeans still be of one mind with them under the drive of profit? It's perfectly normal to betray allies in the face of profit, especially since they weren't allies but competitors. For their own benefit, it's not impossible for those guys to betray them!
"But if he does that, he'll be on the opposite side of everyone, and the consequences will be too severe!"

Morgan shook his head and sighed, "Jimmy, you still haven't seen through everything. Do you think John won't be a target if he does nothing? Ever since he successfully stood at the pinnacle of American conglomerates, he has always been a target. So the consequences aren't as serious as you think. Moreover, his influence in the United States is far greater than you see. If a full-scale conflict breaks out, John might not necessarily lose. And even in the worst-case scenario, no one dares to do anything to him. Don't forget how much this guy benefited from the collapse of Russia. Do you think Rockefeller and his ilk can withstand his furious counterattack in the worst-case scenario, or do you think those guys from the oil and gas companies and the Israelis would dare to fight him to the death?"

At this moment, Jimmy realized how much benefit John had gained from the collapse of the Soviet Union. Moreover, John had a good relationship with Russia, and the benefits he received were not just the small amount on the surface. There were countless hidden benefits, after all, the Soviet Union was a country that could rival the United States and Europe back then, and no one knew how much weaponry had fallen into John's hands.

Looking at John's military industry development over the years, one can see how much he benefited from the collapse of Russia. The development in the United States is nothing compared to what happened in Europe. Many new weapons bear the mark of the Russians, and everyone understands the reasons behind this. Moreover, John has more than just this; he also owns the Jaguar Security Company, which is full of desperados.

"Have you thought this through? Do you think those old guys like Rockefeller would dare to fight him to the death?"

Jimmy smiled wryly and said, "I understand now. Indeed, no one dares to fight him to the death. I was too short-sighted."

"It's not that you're short-sighted, but that you're too slow to react. The reason those old guys insisted on coming to me, and the White House insisted on talking to me about John, is because they didn't dare to fight John to the death. They all understand that they can't push John too far, or they won't be able to bear the consequences. Otherwise, why didn't those guys stop John's cooperation with the Middle Eastern tycoons, or stop John's investments in Asia? It's all because they can't afford the serious consequences. John has already given them enough face and made some concessions. Unfortunately, these guys are too greedy. I was also careless for a moment, or rather, I was blinded by everything. Otherwise, we wouldn't have this problem now!"

Morgan sighed, admitting that he had been careless and blinded by the smooth progress, forgetting that John was no longer the boy he once was, which led him to make such a basic mistake.

Now that the situation has developed to this point, it's not just Morgan who's worried; everyone is worried. Otherwise, why would those old guys only dare to act in the US, only dare to target John's actions against South Korea and Japan, and not dare to start a full-scale conflict? It's because everyone understands that the power John wields is too great.

"But since everyone has seen through John's strength, why act this way? Isn't this just asking for trouble? Even if they are greedy, they shouldn't do something so ignorant."

"Heh, you still underestimate the allure of profit. When you're in my position, you'll understand that many times it's not that they absolutely have to do things, but rather that they're forced to. Take my mistake this time, for example. On one hand, it was my own fault, and on the other hand, it was an internal problem. Everyone was having too much of a time and forgot about John's methods, which led to this trouble and the current issues!"

If he could do it all over again, Morgan doesn't think he would avoid making the same mistakes. Many times, he is not in control of his own destiny and is pushed forward by external forces, especially in the case of John. Who can resist such a great temptation? Even he himself couldn't do it. He would be influenced by the temptation of profit!

(End of this chapter)