America: My Time

Chapter 1410 John's Scheme

Chapter 1400 John's Scheme

"Boss, John's attitude is a bit off today!" After returning to the hotel, Jimmy looked at his boss with a serious expression. Having known John for so many years, Jimmy knew him very well and felt that John was acting strangely today!
"It's good that you noticed this, which is better than that idiot. That guy really thinks he's someone important, but he's just a successor. Before he became the head of the Rockefeller family, he was just like that. He's not qualified to negotiate with John at all. Also, do you think John wasn't prepared? Why do you think I came here in person?"

"Could something have gone wrong? Is John going to get serious again?" In an instant, Jimmy seemed to realize something, and his eyes revealed endless shock. At this moment, he was filled with immense tension and fear.

"However, do you really think John is easy to talk to, or that he's compromising by offering those companies? You're wrong. He's adjusting his own business, and he's prepared. Things may seem calm in the US, but many people are being watched. With just one word from John, they could all fall. And things aren't peaceful in Southeast Asia either!"

"Hiss!" Jimmy gasped. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way. He knew how powerful John was in Southeast Asia, and some people would pay a heavy price if things really came to a head.

"Isn't he afraid of triggering unrest? And the Asian financial crisis is not over yet. Isn't he afraid of becoming the target of everyone's criticism?"

"Afraid? You underestimate him too much. He's really not afraid. There are plenty of people willing to 'stand up' for him. His plans in Southeast Asia over the years are not as simple as they seem. Just watch, something bad will happen there soon. That idiot dared to provoke John. He's really courting death. I really don't know what Rockefeller was thinking, arranging for such a stupid guy!"

As he spoke, Morgan sighed deeply, a hint of worry in his eyes. If he hadn't intervened, John might have already made his move. Those old guys were all too arrogant, especially Rockefeller, who really thought he could do whatever he wanted.

"Could this be part of their scheme? A successor isn't important to Rockefeller. If they can test John's true strength, sacrifice wouldn't be a problem!"

Jimmy's words struck Morgan like a thunderbolt. It wasn't impossible. For a family as powerful as Rockefeller, such a sacrifice was nothing. If they could figure out John's true strength, they could accept it.

“What you said makes some sense. I can find out about John’s changes, and the Rockefellers can do the same. It’s not impossible to resolve a crisis using such methods. However, doing so would have a terrible impact on a family. The Rockefeller family hasn’t reached that point yet! But now they have to bear the brunt of John’s anger.”

"Boss, John doesn't need to go too far. He's already adjusting his own businesses; there's no need for him to have a major battle with Rockefeller. That wouldn't benefit him at all."

"You're sorely mistaken. It's true that John is adjusting his own businesses, but he doesn't necessarily have to compromise. Do you really think he didn't have other calculations behind taking those assets? Now that John is targeting Rockefeller, how do you think the other financial groups will react? Those guys can all share in the profits John is taking. Will they still stand on Rockefeller's side? It just shows that Rockefeller is too greedy and too arrogant. This time they will pay the price. No one will stand on their side. They know John wants to establish his authority, yet they still jump around so excitedly. If we don't deal with them, who will we deal with? If John hadn't wanted to keep things from getting too big, do you think those guys at the Donkey would have been unaffected? Do you really think John cares that much about Gulfstream Space? When it comes to cutting ties, John won't hesitate. Look at his decision now. Do you still think John is easy to manipulate?"

At this moment, Jimmy's expression was changing wildly. If it weren't for his boss's guidance, he really wouldn't have been able to see through John's plan. This method was too crazy!

"Boss, is it necessary for John to do this? It doesn't do him any good, and the price he pays is too high!"

"So what if the cost was high? This is the true magnanimity of a conglomerate tycoon. In your eyes, John's sacrifices are too great, after all, he gave up so many assets, even abandoning Nvidia and Dreamworld. But he didn't gain nothing; at least he gained everyone's tacit approval. Otherwise, do you think no one would have stepped in to sabotage John's other ventures, especially in media and entertainment? This guy has set up such a huge scheme, do you think no one has stood up to stop him? At John's level, he doesn't care about those gains and losses; what he wants is stable development. If John hadn't repeatedly offered benefits that satisfied everyone, do you think he could have so easily transferred his assets without leaving any hidden dangers?"

At this moment, Jimmy suddenly realized that his vision and mindset were no match for these financial giants. His own vision was far inferior. Upon closer reflection, he realized that John had not been targeted during the transfer of assets. It was all an exchange of interests, just unknown to outsiders.

With each asset restructuring, a lot of data would disappear during the process, and John's assets would be hidden little by little. Neither Rockefeller nor Donkey stood up to stop it, because they dared not do so, as it would arouse public anger. John paved the way for his plans with interests time and time again, and the changes in Oregon were also paved step by step with interests!

Some people can't see through things, only seeing the surface. In reality, the hidden calculations are astonishing. Rockefeller's repeated actions were driven by both profit and fear. He worried that John would turn against him, but these repeated actions have completely pitted him against John. Normally, John wouldn't retaliate, but now it's different. Rockefeller and his ilk have gone too far and will inevitably face John's counterattack, paying the price for their greed. "But isn't anyone worried about John doing this? The market is only so big; if John takes too much, everyone else's interests will be affected?" Jimmy was still somewhat doubtful. He knew a lot about the old money families and conglomerates in the United States.

"Rockefeller did make his move, but there wasn't much conflict of interest. John didn't seize anyone's profits; instead, he chose to expand, developing and growing from semiconductor chips to communications and gaming. If John were still weak, everyone would have had a chance to suppress him, but now no one dares to easily break the rules, and no one can bear the serious consequences. Rockefeller is a perfect example!"

Morgan was right. No one dares to break the rules against John these days. They can't afford John's wrath. If things escalate, John won't suffer much, but those who break the rules will pay a heavy price.

Seeing that Jimmy still didn't fully understand, Morgan continued, "John has earned every step of his career on his own, and the power he wields is extraordinary. You don't think John is just a brute; you haven't forgotten his abilities in finance. If he were to overturn the table, the consequences would be dire!"

If John were truly pushed to the point of flipping the table, the consequences would be unbearable for them. Morgan's intervention was precisely to prevent the worst-case scenario from occurring. Whether this was Rockefeller's scheme or an accident, he did not want the worst to happen.

John's power on the surface is enough to worry many people, not to mention his hidden strength. Right now, they can still discuss and negotiate with John, but if things really turn out the worst, it will be no small matter. Morgan doesn't want to see that happen, otherwise he wouldn't have chosen to leave some benefits for others.

"Boss, after John relinquishes these assets, is he really not going to push for their development or any further expansion? I have a feeling something's wrong. How can he just abandon such a large industry chain like that!"

"You're too naive. How could John possibly give up completely? Do you think Bell Labs is just for show? Giving up is impossible; he just won't pay a higher price to drive the development and expansion of the entire industry chain. By handing everything over, he's relinquishing control to everyone. Any problems that arise in the future won't concern him. He'll be the one who reaps the benefits!"

"Won't this cause problems for the entire industry? It's not that I look down on everyone, but every time John hands over his assets, Rockefeller and his group ruin them. Ever since the days of the game world, I've never seen them succeed. No matter how good the assets are, they'll face a crisis when they fall into their hands, but when they return to John's hands, they'll be revitalized. I'm not optimistic about them!"

"You don't think highly of them, and neither do I. Those guys are too short-sighted, only looking at immediate gains and not considering the long term at all. John's methods are too shrewd; his plans are incredibly meticulous. If one link goes wrong, it will affect the whole system. That's why I didn't want to take over Dreamworld completely. Rockefeller and the others want to dismantle everything, right? We just need to get our share of the profits; the rest doesn't matter much to us. Those guys are only envious of John's development but don't see his efforts. If they don't invest more in research and development, they will definitely run into problems in the future and will definitely be overtaken by John again. John integrated the few companies he retained into Bell Labs precisely to prepare for the future. Bell Labs invests an astonishing amount in research and development every year, as does Gulfstream Aerospace, and even energy."

"Boss, do you also think John is right and that the changes in the US are wrong?" At this moment, Jimmy's face showed a look of shock. No matter how well John spoke and how reasonable he was, he still didn't think things were that crazy and didn't believe that the US would be as John said!

“What I think is not important. What John said makes sense. Those guys have gone too far. The pressure on military industrial enterprises is immense right now. Gulfstream Aerospace is in the best position and still has to constantly seek new development opportunities. If Gulfstream Aerospace hadn’t received help from Middle Eastern tycoons all these years, do you think it would be where it is today? Their research and development is top-notch, and the investment is terrifying. Otherwise, why do you think no one stopped them before?”

The better Gulfstream SpaceX performs, the more beneficial it is for the United States. However, this time, someone has gone too far, targeting them too aggressively, which has already provoked John's anger. As Morgan Stanley said, Gulfstream SpaceX focuses on cutting-edge research and development, and without sufficient internal funding, it inevitably needs external investment. The reason those guys are targeting Gulfstream SpaceX is that they want to acquire its global satellite positioning network. But they're overthinking it; John would never let go of such a crucial asset. It's precisely because their calculations were so ambitious that problems were bound to arise.

Morgan initially thought that by personally intervening and giving John face, there was still room for the situation to be de-escalated. However, seeing John's reaction, he no longer held such a belief. John was bound to retaliate, and no one could stop him. It was precisely because he saw John's determination that Morgan worried the situation would spiral out of control and have a greater impact.

Morgan Stanley wanted to stop it all, but he couldn't. John's timing was too perfect; the Asian financial crisis wasn't over yet, which tied up a lot of people's resources and capital. If initially Morgan Stanley also thought the Asian financial crisis would affect John, he no longer thought so. John's preparations were too thorough; his repeated successes made him realize the depth of John's strategic planning!

Many people thought the Asian financial crisis was the perfect opportunity for John to retaliate, but they were wrong. They hadn't planned ahead as long as John. He was so well-prepared for the crisis that he didn't need to expend much effort. They thought they could take advantage of the situation, but they never imagined they would fall into John's trap step by step. Now, the initiative is in John's hands, not in the hands of old guys like Rockefeller, nor in the hands of the Federal Reserve. Their every move is within John's calculations. With his far superior foresight, John prepared everything in advance, reaping more benefits than them, and without infamy!

(End of this chapter)