America: My Time

Chapter 1452 The Beginning of the Confrontation

Chapter 1442 The Beginning of the Confrontation

When will John return to the US? This is something many people want to know. The situation in Japan has caused immense worry among these guys, making it difficult for them to accept. However, they have no choice; John has already made his move, and they dare not enter the fray, dare not retaliate, fearing they will find themselves in a desperate situation. At this moment, no one dares to underestimate John's methods; after all, judging from various events, John is far more terrifying than they imagined.

No one is a fool; they all know that any conspiracy is utterly futile in the face of the power of the Lord. John's willingness to make a move proves his absolute confidence. As for Rockefeller's claims about John's gold reserves, no one dares to take them seriously, especially without fully understanding the situation. Over the past decade or so, no one knows how much gold John has acquired in Africa, let alone how much he has secretly obtained.

Quantum Mining appears to have completed its restructuring, but it's hard to say whether John secretly owns other mines. After all, the world is so big, and no one knows if John has other small mines in the background. John did have such a backup plan before, and it was John who was able to quickly acquire many mines back then.

Today, even the Federal Reserve doesn't know how much gold reserves John's Honours Bank and East West Bank hold; it's a secret. Not to mention Standard Chartered Bank, which has always been outside the United States, it's an even bigger secret. As a bank wholly owned by John, no one knows how much gold reserves John has accumulated over the years.

Wall Street, the Federal Reserve, and even Oilfield Capital all wanted to figure this out, but unfortunately they failed. John had already prepared for this problem and wouldn't give them any chance. All the major banks have confidentiality regulations that no one dares to violate, and if anyone did, they would be doomed. John wouldn't be lenient!
The less confident John was, the less likely anyone would dare to challenge him in the gold futures market. John sighed, as he had originally intended to take the opportunity to teach those guys a lesson, make them pay a heavy price, or even reap some profits from them. Unfortunately, those guys were too cautious, and John's plan failed.

As the asset restructuring accelerated, John's stay in Japan came to an end. However, he did not return directly to the United States. Instead, he made a detour to Taiwan and Hong Kong, showing his face to deter those guys from making any underhanded moves. After all, there had been people making underhanded moves in both Taiwan and Hong Kong before, and John had no good feelings towards those guys!

Time flew by, and John returned to the United States before Christmas. However, this time he did not go directly to Los Angeles or San Francisco, but went straight to Oregon. This small move of his made many people uneasy, especially the guys in California and Hollywood. They thought they could talk to John, but they didn't even have a chance to speak. John's unusual behavior also worried Zipperton of the White House.

At this point, President Laugh Tale didn't want anything to happen, but he couldn't speak up. After all, he didn't have any relationship with John, and he knew about the situation in Hollywood. Although it wasn't his doing, it was all related to Donkey, which put him in a very difficult position.

“John, aren’t you going a bit too far by avoiding them? Even if something’s going on in Hollywood, you can’t be this direct. The old man has already called, and it looks like some people are getting restless.”

"Uncle, there's no need for us to wrong ourselves now. What those guys think is their own business. We don't need to care about their feelings. These bastards know what they've done. They all want to take advantage of me without paying the price, and they even want to scheme against me. It's ridiculous. Who do they think they are!"

John paid no heed to their opinions. While he couldn't say he'd completely fallen out with these guys, the conflict between them wasn't something that could be easily resolved. Otherwise, why hadn't Morgan called him? He simply didn't want to get involved. As for the Wall Street party, he didn't need to make any contact. Now that he was back in the US, he naturally had to attend this internal Wall Street party. The shrewd Morgan wouldn't waste his favors for nothing!
“We haven’t completed our overall strategy yet, so there’s absolutely no need to confront them at this crucial moment. We only need another two or three years to completely control everything in Oregon. Getting on their bad side now will only affect our own development and our control over Oregon!” As John’s uncle, Calvin expressed his concerns.

"Uncle, you're overthinking it. Even if I don't antagonize those guys, they won't let us take control of everything in Oregon smoothly. They'll definitely make a move, and that's exactly what I want to see. I'm looking forward to taking this opportunity to cut off these guys' hands. Anyone who dares to reach in, we'll just cut them off. If Donkey doesn't know what's good for him, this is just the beginning!"

John no longer needs to back down, especially against those guys. The donkey's back isn't just theirs; there are also some old guys, oil tycoons, and even the machinations of those bastards from Israel. After all, Gulfstream Aerospace's progress in drone development has made them very uneasy. These guys are worried about their own safety. The stronger the Middle Eastern tycoons are, the more afraid they are, especially Gulfstream Aerospace's customization for Middle Eastern tycoons, which makes them even more terrified.

The Seligmen initially didn't care much about the wealthy Middle Easterners, but as they continued to trade with Gulfstream, everything changed significantly. Especially with John's support, the situation in the Middle East became increasingly unfavorable for them. Naturally, these guys hated John, and they wouldn't let him go if given the chance.

“John is right, but have you considered that doing so will provoke them and cause them to retaliate? Right now, we not only need to accelerate our complete control of Oregon, but you are also completing asset restructuring. If we antagonize them at this time, everything will be affected, and it's not worth it!”

“I know, but we can’t compromise anymore, we can’t back down anymore, otherwise those guys will only take advantage of us and go even further. Since they dare to do this, they should be prepared for my counterattack. I want to know who the enemy is, who the friend is, and who is neutral! If I don’t teach them a lesson, I don’t know how many guys will target me. Don’t worry, even if the worst happens, we don’t need to be afraid. I can afford such losses, but those guys can’t afford my counterattack. I’m very interested to know what those guys in Hollywood will do, and whether those bastards in California dare to go all out. As long as they dare to make a move, I dare to fight back with all my might!” John will not be soft-hearted towards his enemies. The more this is the case, the tougher he must be. Only by hurting these guys can he protect his own interests. Even if he suffers great losses in this battle, it will be worth it. Moreover, if such a situation occurs, his subsequent plans will be much easier, and he will have fewer concerns!
"Okay, it's good that you're prepared. I was just worried that you might make a decision on impulse if you weren't prepared!"

“I understand. I know what I’m doing. Don’t worry, everything is under control. I’m curious to know what those guys are thinking, and whether they dare to face me head-on.”

John's reaction made many people even more uneasy, because after speaking with Calvin, his first stop was Jaguar Security Company. This attitude clearly showed that he didn't trust those guys and was preparing for the worst. How could those old guys feel at ease under such circumstances? How could they not be afraid?

Although this wasn't the first time John had done this, his actions at this particular time and under these circumstances served as both a warning and a deterrent. Unfortunately, not everyone would back down; some were unwilling to give up so easily, or rather, they felt compelled to continue testing John.

What's the best aspect? Media and entertainment, of course. And where's the best place? California, of course, since it's Donkey's territory, and John has considerable assets there, making some people feel they can control him.

"Are you all crazy? Don't you know how serious the consequences of doing this would be? John now controls half of Hollywood. If we do this, it will enrage him and plunge the entire Hollywood into crisis. The consequences are not something you can afford, and I can't afford them either!" As the president of the Motion Picture Association of America and the gatekeeper of Hollywood, Jack Valentine was shocked by this crazy proposal. This was not the outcome he wanted to see.

“We’re not crazy. This is everyone’s decision, not just mine. Your inability to accept it won’t change anything. If I could, I wouldn’t want to do this either, but I can’t make that decision. This is the state’s decision!”

"Damn it, they're ruining Hollywood's development. They'll regret their stupid decision. If you insist on doing this, then you'll have to bear all the consequences yourselves. I'm not going to do anything anymore. I don't want to take the blame for them!" Jack Valentine was furious at this moment. He hadn't expected these guys to be so crazy as to actually pass the talent bill. Originally, this bill had always been resisted by Hollywood, or more accurately, by John's media and entertainment group. But this time, these guys were really determined.

"If I could, I wouldn't want to do this either, but I have no choice. I'm just here to inform you, after all, you're the chairman of the Film Association! As for the consequences, that's none of my business; I'm just a messenger!"

“Fine, if you’re not afraid, then why should I be? I’ll notify all the film companies in Hollywood. Since you’ve made your decision, you must be prepared!” Jack Valentine said, shaking his head. He didn’t want to say anything more to this guy. After all, California had already made its decision and presented the bill, so there was no way to change it, at least not now.

Knowing John as he did, Jack Valentine knew that such a bill would plunge Hollywood into darkness, and Los Angeles and California would pay a heavy price, their very foundations crumbling. John had already largely completed his transformation of the media and entertainment conglomerate and was prepared for the worst. While those guys saw it as an opportunity, Jack Valentine saw it not as an opportunity, but as a disaster.

He'd already done all the necessary reminders, and any problems that arose later wouldn't be his fault. Los Angeles and California would bear all the consequences. They were the ones who made this decision; they insisted on going against John, this madman. The talent bill would affect not only Hollywood, but potentially the entire state of California. Right now, it only targeted Hollywood, but whether it would affect the whole of California next was uncertain. After all, he didn't know if those guys would continue their madness.

Of course, Jack Valentine understood why these guys were so crazy. John hadn't shown up in California or gone to New York after returning to the US, which naturally angered and unsettled some people. They wanted to teach John a lesson and put pressure on him, but such actions were playing with fire.

Now, no one wants to compromise, no one is willing to back down, so the situation is predictable, and confrontation is inevitable. Although Jack Valentine understands that there is a huge chain of interests behind this that he cannot participate in, he knows that if such a bill is passed, Hollywood will be divided, Los Angeles will be impacted, and California will be impacted. However, all of this is beyond his control and cannot be stopped by him.

Did anyone know about these little moves in California? Were those old guys pushing things along in the shadows? Did Zipperton of the White House know? Of course they knew, but not many people were involved. Most of them just kept silent and let the radicals come forward. They all wanted to test John's reaction.

At this time, no one dared to underestimate John, and John's series of actions made them uneasy and worried. Since someone was willing to take the lead and use Hollywood as a test, how could they stop him? As for the consequences, they didn't care. It wasn't them who were affected, only California, only Los Angeles, and even Hollywood. This was completely within their acceptable range!
(End of this chapter)