America: My Time

Chapter 1413 Opportunity or Conspiracy?
Chapter 1403 Opportunity or Conspiracy?
"If anyone tries to cause trouble, it will be a war to the death, and people will die. Even Rockefeller was no exception. No one can challenge our bottom line. If you do something, you will have to pay the price for your actions!"

Hearing John's murderous tone, Morgan nodded. If such a situation were to occur, John wouldn't be to blame; those guys would be courting death. John was now prepared for everything. Once war broke out, there would inevitably be deaths. At this moment, Morgan sighed inwardly again, and he understood why John hadn't returned to the United States. The excuse of being busy here was just that—an excuse. He was preparing for the worst.

The events in Southeast Asia were merely a warning. If those people didn't stop in time, it would escalate into a massive war, and someone would pay a bloody price. Morgan never dared to underestimate John. Although John didn't act often, every time he did, he was ruthless and ruthless, leaving a trail of bloodshed.

"Don't worry, the worst-case scenario won't happen. If those guys were truly so short-sighted, they wouldn't be where they are today. Rest assured, no one dares to do that, no one can!" Morgan assured John once again. He knew that if something unexpected happened, it would be a bloodbath. John was currently only targeting Southeast Asia. If the worst-case scenario occurred, it wouldn't just be Southeast Asia, but a global retaliation. John's security company was no mere decoration, and the extent of the 'resources' he had obtained from the Russians was also unknown.

Does anyone dare to go all out against John? No, even Morgan wouldn't dare to have such an idea. Compared to those old guys like Rockefeller, he understands better how terrifying the power John wields, and how terrifying John's plans over the years have been. If the worst happens, it won't be John who suffers, but those old guys.

Don't be fooled by how excited the oil capitalists are; in terms of strength, they can't compare to John, especially when it comes to security. John is far more powerful than them. Most importantly, John has someone to back him up when he takes action. If John were to start a war, the Middle Eastern tycoons would definitely stand by his side!
"I don't want to see the worst happen, but you have to be prepared for the worst no matter what. My patience has long been worn down by them. If someone doesn't know when to stop, there's nothing I can do but take a gamble."

Morgan understood that John had the confidence to do so. He had managed Oregon so well that it was like an ironclad fortress. No one dared to underestimate John's strength and ability. Moreover, if a full-scale conflict were to break out, those who had been hiding in the shadows would surface. Even Morgan would not be able to withstand such an impact.

Before Morgan could speak, John continued, "Alright, let's leave this topic at that. I've done everything I can. Now it's up to them to see how they perform. I don't cause trouble, but I'm not afraid of trouble either. If anyone tries to target me, they'll pay the price. You didn't come all this way just for these things, did you?"

Morgan nodded and said, "Indeed, it's not entirely about these things. Although this is the main issue, I also have other matters to attend to. Quite a few people have some minor objections to your asset restructuring!"

“I understand. Those guys all want me to continue sharing the profits. They all want to take advantage of me. Don’t worry, my promise will not change. Morgan will handle all the assets that can be listed. Just don’t even think about Bell Labs. I won’t open it to them. And don’t even think about overseas assets.” John instantly understood what the Morgan boss meant. He realized that those old guys were still not giving up and still wanted more benefits.

"Good that you understand. I'm fine, but if those guys seize the opportunity, things will get messy!"

“It is precisely because I know this that I have made these preparations.” John said with a calm smile. For people like them, many things are beyond their control, especially for Morgan. His coming here this time may not have been his own idea. After all, he is under a lot of pressure. Even if he doesn’t have many internal constraints, he is still powerless in many things!

After a detailed discussion with John, Morgan did not linger in China. After all, there were still many things to deal with in the United States. Although John did not make things difficult for him and was easy to talk to, Morgan understood that the relationship between him and John had cooled down a bit. Nothing comes without a price.

If he hadn't brought up those last things, his relationship with John would have been even better, but bringing them up would have cost him some of that favor. Although this wasn't Morgan's own idea, he was caught in the web of business and had no choice but to do this, given the many interests involved.

"Let our men stop, stop targeting those guys!" An order was quickly relayed, and with it, the situation in Southeast Asia began to change. However, this wasn't a retreat or a compromise, but rather a wait-and-see approach, to see how those guys would react and whether they knew what was good for them.

"What? We're giving up? That bastard slapped us in the face, and now we have such a great opportunity to retaliate. Why should we give up? I can't accept this! I need an explanation!"

"A perfect opportunity? How dare you think this is a perfect opportunity? Could it be a conspiracy, a trap? Do you really think John's donation is a big deal? Don't forget he's always been involved in charity; this little thing won't have much impact on him. We don't need to make a big deal out of it!" "That wasn't just individual donations; it was a comprehensive donation. All the charitable funds he controls have been donated. We can use this opportunity to take action against him, at least to change the public's perception!"

"Are you crazy? Do you know the consequences of doing this? Do you think we have the upper hand in the media? And do you think those old guys like Rockefeller will still be on our side, or do you think those guys like Soros will be on our side? Don't you think they're of one mind with us?"

"But I'm not reconciled! We've finally gotten this opportunity to damage John's public image. His donations to China are so large that we can put a big label on him, and even drag him into this asset restructuring, so that the American people know how despicable he is!"

"You're overthinking it. Even if you did that, it wouldn't have any effect. John is no simple man. Don't forget how good his public image is in the US. And don't forget that our reputation isn't so great. If things really escalate, John might not be the one who suffers. Do you understand?"

There are quite a few disgusting people in Oil Capital who are all targeting John. They were especially angered when Morgan Stanley went to negotiate with John. Their original plan was to use John's losses and investments to have a direct confrontation and weaken John's influence among the American people.

Unfortunately, before they were fully prepared, the old guys like Rockefeller compromised. The White House, the Donkey, and the Elephant all compromised, which infuriated them. Therefore, not everyone was willing to abandon the plan. Especially the die-hards in the oilfield capital, who wanted to seize the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to John!
“I don’t understand. You’re just giving up such a great opportunity. Besides, you know what that bastard John’s ‘demands’ are. If we can’t deliver a fatal blow, we’ll have to watch those bastards continue to cooperate with those guys in the Middle East, which is not good for us!”

"You're really crazy. You still haven't seen through all of this. You think those old Rockefellers are on our side? You really think they want a conflict with John? You're wrong. They just want profits. All these guys care about is profit. They don't care about anything else. Even if we take action, we can't shake John. We might even face their counterattack. Don't forget that these donations are all charitable donations. And don't bring up John's investments in China or his investments in the South. John's investments in the South are also substantial! Most importantly, John is now offering enough profits to share. If you cause trouble now, you're not just slapping John in the face, but in the face of all American financial groups. We will become the target of everyone's criticism!"

Many small groups have already splintered within the oilfield capital. Those extremists, naturally, want to seize every opportunity to teach John a lesson. In their eyes, John is a target that must be suppressed, because his relationship with Middle Eastern tycoons is too close, and their cooperation is even more outrageous—something they least want to see.

“But I’m not willing to give up. This is our best chance. If we can suppress John’s influence in the United States, we can even take the opportunity to restrain his asset restructuring. This will create opportunities for Soros and his cronies. Why can’t you accept my proposal? Why can’t you take a gamble!”

"Go all in. Will you bear the consequences, or will we all bear them? Do you think Murdoch and his ilk will agree to us, will they turn against John at this time? Do you think everyone will stand on our side? Wake up! Don't let this situation cloud your judgment. John is no simple man. I suspect this is all a conspiracy of his. Ever since the Asian financial crisis, he's been gradually drawing us into this mess. If you go to war with him now, we'll all be the ones who suffer in the end. I'm not exaggerating; I'm stating the facts. Things in Southeast Asia have stopped. Do you think those old Rockefellers will still fight John to the death? They want profits, not to fight John to the death. If you can't even see this, then I'm truly disappointed!"

“Yes, we absolutely cannot act rashly at this time. Morgan has already warned us, and even the White House has warned us that if we cause any more trouble, we will become the target of public criticism and give those ‘enemies’ an opportunity. You haven’t forgotten how John tricked us and how we handed over most of our media power. If we continue to cause trouble, the consequences will be even more serious!”

What can they do if they're unwilling? Under such circumstances, they can't just act recklessly. Moreover, the current oil capital is not united; they've split up. Not everyone is willing to fight John to the death. After all, most people value their own interests, and between interests and hatred, most people choose interests!

Did this guy not know any of this? No, he knew perfectly well, but he refused to accept it, foolishly trying to drag everyone down with him against John. However, the current situation wasn't up to him. If these guys agreed, a life-or-death struggle, even annihilation, awaited them. John wouldn't hold back; given the chance, he would deliver a fatal blow. These guys wanted to scheme against John, and John was scheming against them. Given the opportunity, John wouldn't hesitate to deliver a fatal blow. They wanted to target John, and John wanted to target them. Unfortunately, John didn't have the chance to act, and he had many concerns, so he wouldn't easily provoke a conflict!

At this time, many people were keeping a close eye on Oil Tai Capital, fearing that these guys might ruin their plans. Of course, John's security company had also been watching these guys for a while, but without John's orders, they hadn't been threatened, and these guys were completely unaware that John's security company was already keeping an eye on them, just waiting for an opportunity to appear!
"Let go. Stop having this obsession. You can't drag everyone down with your own madness. You know how crazy John is. If something goes wrong and we're pushed to the front lines, what do you think will happen to us? Do you think anyone will guarantee our safety? You haven't really forgotten the security forces John has. You don't think this guy has lost his murderous intent and become merciful. This isn't just about you; it's about our life and death. Nobody wants to see the worst happen."

The pressure was palpable. In an instant, these bigwigs of the oil capital industry all sighed, a solemn look flashing in their eyes. They all knew how serious the consequences would be if something went wrong, and how heavy the price they would pay. No one wanted to be targeted by John, and no one wanted to have a direct confrontation with John!
(End of this chapter)