America: My Time

Chapter 1422 Morgan's Ideas

Chapter 1412 Morgan's Ideas
Everything has its limits. No one dares to force John to compromise anymore, because John's strength is no less than theirs, only his resources are somewhat weaker. But no one dares to risk war against John; Rockefeller's experience is the best proof. Over a decade of support has made John's Jaguar Security Company incredibly powerful, and most importantly, for so long, no one truly knows how many cards John has up his sleeve.

Why would anyone want to weaken Gulfstream Spaceflight's power? Their biggest fear is John F. Smith's expansion of its global satellite network. Gulfstream has already begun its third phase of development, causing considerable anxiety, especially in Israel, where the system is already in operation with Middle Eastern tycoons. They worry their every move is being monitored. The old guard in the US shares this concern, but it's too late to suppress them now. John F. Smith's plans are complete, and Rockefeller's losses in Southeast Asia are the best proof of that.

In Southeast Asia, John is merely using pirates as a catalyst; if things escalate further, who can bear the consequences? As a military-industrial enterprise, Gulfstream Aerospace is quite powerful, especially with its increasingly aggressive cooperation with Middle Eastern tycoons. Naturally, many people are worried, and even the US military is unwilling to see its expansion, since Gulfstream Aerospace's satellite positioning system affects their GPS. However, everything is beyond their control.

It is precisely because of their immense power that no one dares to go too far. Therefore, strength is the foundation of everything; without strength, one is simply vulnerable to bullying, as evidenced by the Koreans. Currently, John's American citizenship is more of an advantage than a disadvantage. Without it, he wouldn't have been able to achieve such rapid success in just over a decade.

No one wants to be the bad guy. Seeing this situation, Morgan sneered inwardly. These guys were indeed bullies who preyed on the weak; they had no choice but to compromise in the face of the assertive John. There's no such thing as getting something for nothing in this world; John currently held the upper hand.

With no one willing to take responsibility, the meeting ended in discord. Morgan, however, remained unconcerned about the angry faces. It wasn't his fault; these old men were simply too greedy, always wanting to take more than their share. They didn't seem to consider the immense price Rockefeller had paid—a successor had been sacrificed. These guys weren't willing to sacrifice anything; how could that be? Even the best schemes require corresponding strength.

"Jimmy, start pushing John's companies to go public!" Morgan took a deep breath and gave the order to Jimmy, who had been sitting silently to the side.

"Boss, shouldn't we wait? Going public now will make a lot of people unhappy, and it will give John more money in his hands!"

"We're not waiting any longer. This has little to do with us. We've done what we had to do. The problem is that these old guys are unwilling to make sacrifices. We can't let their selfishness affect our own interests. If we drag this out any longer, what do you think John will think? You don't really think he's incapable of getting rid of us?"

Jimmy certainly wouldn't dare to think that way. Even after working with John for over a decade, he knew how terrifying John was. Morgan only got such great benefits because of their past relationship. If he were to think that John couldn't live without them, he would be a fool. If Jimmy thought that way, he wouldn't have such a stable position!
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away. I'm just worried that those people will be dissatisfied with us. Moreover, the more money John has, the more uneasy many people become. His current plans are too crazy, and the situation in South Korea has caused a lot of dissatisfaction!"

"Heh, so what if they're dissatisfied? Do they have the power to stop it? They want to maximize their profits but are unwilling to pay the price. We can't expect them to have all the good things. Besides, you underestimate John. He has clearly told everyone how the funds will be handled, so you don't need to worry about it!"

"The port?" Jimmy asked cautiously, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes.

Morgan nodded and said, "That's right, it's the ports, agriculture, and even the manufacturing industry. These old guys are playing with fire, and we need to be prepared so we don't get hurt by them. If John stops focusing his efforts on the internet and semiconductor chips, do you think it will have an impact on these industries?"

Jimmy took a deep breath and said, "Yes, definitely. The previous game world is a good example. Look at what it was like in John's hands, and what it was like in their hands. They were even utterly defeated by the Japanese."

"Yes, these old guys never learn their lesson. They're all too greedy and arrogant, always thinking that everything should go their way, without seeing how ridiculous their abilities are. If John had focused his energy on electronics and home appliances, things wouldn't be such a big problem. But now these old guys are even trying to stop this. I'm afraid this wonderful situation won't last long. I wonder what they'll be like when another crisis comes."

"Boss, what should we do? Should we give up too?"

“Giving up is impossible, but we can choose to reduce our shareholding at the right time, or we can agree to those old guys Rockefeller’s decision to split up Dreamworld and Nvidia, and we can just take our share of the profits. Of course, the best option is to keep an eye on John. I don’t think he will give up completely; the changes at Bell Labs are proof of that.”

“Boss, Bell Labs has grown into a behemoth. Why doesn’t John streamline it? If this continues, I’m afraid it will become chaotic internally. I don’t understand this. This is completely contrary to John’s previous plans.”

“Jimmy, you underestimated John and didn’t truly see through all this. You think John arranged for Meg Whitman to be at Bell Labs? It was to prepare for the future. It’s a pity that Genie Romanti didn’t agree to John’s invitation, otherwise we could have had it easier!” Morgan sighed again. The more he understood John’s plans, the greater the pressure he felt. Others only saw the suppression John was under, but they didn’t see the crisis behind it!
"A breakup? John wants to break up Bell Labs? That's impossible, isn't it? Bell Labs has acquired those internet companies!" Jimmy was shocked by his boss's statement. If it was going to be a breakup, why go through an extra procedure and waste energy and time?
"Nothing is impossible for you. You only see the merger, not the situation behind it. Bell Labs' communications company will likely be spun off, and Meg Whitman is there to prepare for it. You yourself said that Bell Labs is now a behemoth, and further expansion will hinder its development. John's initial requirement for it was only research and development, but is it still the same as it was back then? Splitting it off is reasonable! It's the same as the split before, just happening again!" Morgan's words were quite correct. Bell Labs is now even larger than the American Telephone and Telegraph Company was back then. If it is not split off, it will also affect the company's development, and Bell Labs may very well fall into difficulties.

"Isn't this a waste of time and energy?" Jimmy said with a wry smile.

"You're wrong. This is the key to John's plan. In your eyes, it's a waste of time and energy. In John's plan, not only can he get rid of many crises, but he can also further hide his assets. Once the communications sector is split up, the companies that were previously acquired can do a lot of things. Otherwise, how do you think Bell Labs can keep John hidden behind the scenes? After all, John originally owned everything in Bell Labs on his own!"

"This is insane! Isn't he afraid of something going wrong?"

"What problem could be more dangerous than this? And with John in sole control of Bell Labs, how much impact do you think that will have? Why doesn't he seize this opportunity? It's just that Genie Romani is too self-righteous, even arrogant. Otherwise, she might have also entered Bell Labs or Westinghouse. If that were the case, it would allow me to see more of John's plans within Bell Labs!" Morgan sighed deeply at this point.

"What, you think it's impossible? Or do you think there's something wrong with my assessment of Ginny Romani?" Morgan asked, seeing the puzzled look on Jimmy's face.

"That's not what I meant. I just think John really needed to do that?" Jimmy didn't dare question his boss. Only a fool would do that. After all, his boss's sharp judgment had long been proven!

"To put it bluntly, Genie Romani is just greedy for her current position. She thinks that John's forced sale of Nvidia and Dreamworld, coupled with his diminishing influence, will create an opportunity for her. Unfortunately, she's overthinking it. John wasn't forced to sell; he had a purpose in doing so. With John around, her position is secure. Without John, Nvidia has no place for her. She is indeed capable in management, but she lacks understanding of people. Perhaps her years of control over Nvidia have made her somewhat arrogant. Without John's support, she will likely be discarded. In this respect, she is completely incomparable to Meg Whitman; there's a significant gap in her vision."

Morgan shook his head and continued, "John clearly intended to expand and develop the electronics and home appliance sector, but some unexpected events forced him to abandon it. If Genie Romanti is selected, it means Bell Labs' actions won't be too drastic. If both Genie Romanti and Meg Whitman join Bell Labs, it means John will take even more drastic actions. Not only will the communications sector be spun off, but even computer-related companies will be spun off. What do you think it will be like then?"

"John will make a comeback in the computer field!" Jimmy instantly understood his boss's idea. With Bell Labs' foundation and the companies it had previously acquired, a comeback wouldn't be difficult. Perhaps not as big as Nvidia and Dreamworld, but with John's guidance, they could catch up in no time.

At that moment, a thought flashed through Jimmy's mind, and he exclaimed, "I understand! I understand why John holds those patents instead of Dreamworld and Nvidia. He's preparing for the day he'll be kicked out, so he's made these preparations to give himself a chance to make a comeback."

"Indeed, you haven't disappointed me. Given John's current situation, it's certainly possible. John holds some key patents, which is what's giving everyone the biggest headache. As long as we can't stop John from using patents, he'll have a chance to make a comeback. That's why those old guys like Rockefeller wanted to stop John's plans in South Korea. They were worried that John would use South Korea's electronics manufacturing capabilities to make a comeback. But they underestimated John and forgot about Bell Labs. With Meg Whitman's involvement, they've probably already realized John's plans, and it's too late for them to stop him now."

Jimmy was well aware of John's strength, his terrifying abilities, and the immense pressure he exerted on these American financial tycoons. As long as it was confirmed that John might make a comeback, they had to be on guard. However, being on guard might not be effective, since they were facing a mad and monstrous figure.

“Boss, John has been staying in Asia and doesn’t want to come back to the US. Is he intentionally trying to lower his profile and make everyone less wary of him? He is indeed sharing profits now, but he’s only sharing the US companies. He hasn’t shared any of the overseas assets, and he’s even taking the opportunity to spin them off. John’s scheming is too clever!”

"You think everyone is unaware of John's schemes? From the moment he took the company public, everyone understood John's calculations, but no one stepped forward to criticize him because as long as John was willing to share the profits, that was enough. You can't go too far, especially with a madman like John. Nobody wants to be targeted by him on the night shift. Don't just look at his development in industry; you also need to remember his abilities in the financial field. What do you think the consequences would be if this madman targeted you?"

At this moment, Jimmy gasped. It wasn't that no one knew John's scheme, but they dared not offend him to the death. If all of John's interests were shared, a John without any scruples would be the most terrifying. They were all listed companies, and a John without any scruples could attack his opponents at will!

(End of this chapter)