America: My Time

Chapter 1464 John's Request

Chapter 1454 John's Request
Human greed, even under the threat of force, will not diminish, at least it is vividly displayed in the case of the donkey. If they knew when to back down, things would not have escalated to this point. If they were less greedy and more cautious, this problem would not have occurred. Repeated failures have not taught them a lesson. Perhaps this is the greed that comes from their very bones. This is their most insane side. In the face of profit, they dare to do anything!

Although it had only been a few days, everyone's hearts were heavy when they met again. But seeing John's calm demeanor only fueled their anger. Why should they bear such immense pressure while John, this madman, seemed completely unaffected, able to face them and this crisis with such composure? This was an outcome they could not accept.

Fortunately, the old men sitting here are all experienced and composed. No matter how intense their anger is, they can control their emotions and not let their anger affect them. They also know that there will be no good outcome if they confront John at this time. They are here to ask for help, not to make accusations!

John remained calm in the face of these old men. No matter how angry Donkey was or how hostile the military was to him, John could remain composed. In contrast, Morgan, Rockefeller, and Laugh Tale were much more normal. They were all very calm and showed no signs of hostility.

“John, sit down. We’re old friends and know each other well. Let’s sit down and talk about any issues. I’m sure they’ll give you a satisfactory answer.” Seeing the tense atmosphere, Morgan took the initiative to invite John to sit down, hoping to ease the awkward situation. If things went wrong from the start, the negotiations would never begin!
“Mr. John, we all know each other. Although this ‘accident’ was caused by our momentary negligence, fortunately, it didn’t have serious consequences. Let’s sit down and discuss how to resolve this. You can make any requests you have, and we will do our best to fulfill them!” Zipperton immediately spoke on behalf of the Donkeys to apologize to John. However, the Donkey bosses around him didn’t show enough sincerity. Clearly, these old guys were still immersed in their past glories and couldn’t extricate themselves; otherwise, they wouldn’t have reacted so foolishly!

“Talking is certainly possible. It’s not that I have any demands, but rather what kind of explanation you can give me. If I speak first, I’m afraid some people will think I’m making unreasonable demands and trying to take advantage of you. I’d better hear your thoughts first!” John didn’t care about Zipperton’s feelings and directly passed the buck back to him. Just as he said, if he spoke first, these guys would accuse him and put a big label on him!

Seeing this, Zipperton turned his gaze to Morgan, hoping that Morgan could ease John's anger. Unfortunately, Morgan ignored him. He had already said that he was only acting as a guide this time, and how the talks were conducted was their business, and had nothing to do with Morgan. Morgan would not get involved!
Faced with Morgan's lack of cooperation, the military could only say, "Mr. John, we are not children, and we understand each other's thoughts. I admit that we have made some mistakes on our side, which have affected you. However, we are willing to make compensation. As long as it is within a reasonable range, you can ask for it, and we will not refuse."

"I think you've got it wrong. It's you all who need to give me a satisfactory explanation, not me making demands of you. If you haven't even figured this out, I think there's no need for us to continue talking, lest someone say I'm too greedy, too cunning, don't know when to back down, and have no sense of justice!" At this point, John didn't hold back with the military. Since these guys still wanted to scheme against him, they shouldn't blame him for flipping the table. At worst, the peace talks would fail, and even if he had to pay a heavy price, he would make them suffer the losses.

Seeing John's "uncooperative" attitude, the White House, the Donkey, and the military were all having a headache. Looking at the old guys like Morgan and Rockefeller, who were still carefree and didn't take the meeting seriously, each of them wanted to stay out of it, which made them extremely annoyed!

Zipperton had tried before, but Morgan Stanley never gave him a chance. Now that this problem has arisen again, the pressure they are under is unimaginable!

“Mr. John, the military’s funding is insufficient. It’s not that we want to reduce our cooperation with Gulfstream Aerospace, but we have no other choice. Please forgive us if we have done anything wrong. As long as it is acceptable to us, you can ask for it. We will not refuse. As for why this situation has come to this, to put it bluntly, we have been deceived. We have no hostility towards you. It can only be said that we trusted others too much, which is why we have fallen into this predicament!”

Goodness, when they realized things were hopeless, these guys in the military immediately shifted the blame, completely absolving themselves of responsibility, putting on a victim's act, and acting like they were completely at John's mercy. They really know how to play this game well. They minimized their own problems, making all the mistakes seem like they were deceived!
Deception? How could they even utter such words? John found it laughable. Even a fool would know that things weren't like that. If the military were so easily deceived, what right did they have to wield the power of the nation? Their approach to John's demands was far too presumptuous.

Faced with such a shameless military, John ignored them and instead turned his gaze to President Laugh Tale, saying, "Let's set aside the military matters for now. What does Donkey have to say? You all don't think I'm easy to fool and want to avoid paying any price, do you? If so, then we have nothing to discuss. I give Morgan face because we have a relationship, but you can't do such ridiculous things and treat me like a fool!"

Upon hearing John's words, Laugh Tale immediately felt immense pressure. He wasn't stupid; he naturally understood why John was attacking him and why he was targeting him. It was because Donald Trump had struck first, and Laugh Tale was the president, so the military also had to consider the president's decision.

“Mr. John, we did make a mistake, and we are correcting it. I believe you are aware of the changes in the state. If you are not satisfied, please feel free to make any requests. As long as they are reasonable, we will not refuse them, and the military will do the same!”

"Oh! Are you sure you can make such a decision on behalf of the military? This is no joke. I don't want another ridiculous person to oppose me after I make my request, or even target me again!"

Although John's words clearly showed that he didn't trust his president, Laugh Tale could only swallow his anger. He dared not lose his temper, as that would only play into John's hands and cause John to storm off. So no matter how aggrieved he felt, he had to endure it. After all, it was all their donkeys' fault, and they had to admit their mistakes!

Zipperton first turned his gaze to the military. Upon seeing Zipperton's expression, the military personnel silently nodded, indicating that Zipperton would make the decision. They only wanted a result; as long as their own interests weren't affected, that was enough. There was no need for further investigation! "I can represent the military, and I can represent Donkey. As long as your demands are reasonable, I can agree on their behalf!"

When Lackton said those words, Donkey and the military guys breathed a sigh of relief. They were worried that Lackton would stay out of it. If that were the case, the price they would have to pay would be considerable. Without Lackton's help, the price would be even greater if they talked to John on their own!
"Alright, with your words, I have no more worries. Since you've put it that way, I'll state my request. Please listen to it first. If you refuse, then there's no need to continue!"

At this point, John's expression turned serious, and he said, "I'm giving you all one more chance. Are you sure you accept the President's statement? If I make a request and it is rejected again, then it will no longer be peace talks, it will be a real war!"

Although there were still some concerns in their hearts, John had already made his point, and President Richard Lamb had already stated his position. If they were to go back on their word, it wouldn't just be a matter of losing face; it would mean offending everyone and trampling on their dignity. The consequences of that were something the military couldn't afford!
They exchanged a glance, then nodded. One of them said, "Mr. John, rest assured, this is our decision, and there will be no change. You can completely trust us! As long as the demands are reasonable, we will not back out, and we will absolutely not interfere again!"

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony. My request is very simple and doesn't require any price from you all. First, I need a presidential pardon. Everything I did before the President left office should be pardoned, regardless of whether I broke the law or not, and no one can pursue it in the future. What does the President think of this?"

As soon as John finished speaking, the pressure immediately fell on Richardson. At this moment, even a fool could tell that John was clearing away all potential threats and bringing his asset transfer to a perfect conclusion, so that no one could use it as an excuse to target John in the future.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Zipperton took a deep breath, nodded, and said, "Okay, I agree. That's indeed very reasonable, and I have no problem with it. Mr. John, you can now make your second request!"

"Alright, I believe the President won't go back on his word. My second request is also very simple: the sale of Gulfstream Aerospace's rights to foreign companies will no longer be affected. This also requires a presidential decree from you, and the military's signature!"

At this point, Zipperton didn't react, but the military couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Mr. John, your request is beyond our capacity to handle. We cannot accept it. After all, it will trigger a series of reactions. If Gulfstream Space were to fully open up its sales rights to foreign companies, we cannot afford the consequences! This is not a reasonable request, and we cannot bear the blame!"

Upon seeing the military's opposition, John's gaze sharpened, and he took a deep breath, as if considering whether he could accept the military's argument. Just then, Zipperton spoke up, saying, "Mr. John, I cannot accept this either. Although I am the President, I dare not accept such a request, nor can I bear the serious consequences that would follow. In fact, no one else would accept it in the future, as it would be beyond everyone's capacity to bear!"

With Zipperton's intervention, the military personnel breathed a sigh of relief, and Donkey was even more relieved. In contrast, even when John made such a request, Morgan, Rockefeller, and other old guys remained calm and unexcited, as if they had not been affected at all.

"Alright, I can make changes. I need you all to accept the previous sale of Gulfstream Aerospace's rights to foreign companies, and the military must also guarantee that it will not take any further action against Gulfstream Aerospace in the civilian market. Because of the impact the military has had on Gulfstream Aerospace this time, I need the White House and the military to make a guarantee that they will not interfere with Global Online's actions under any circumstances in the future. As long as you all accept my requirements, then everything will end here!"

Was John's request excessive? From the perspective of the military, the White House, and the Donald, it wasn't excessive. After all, John's request had no impact on them. The military and the White House wouldn't even consider the development and influence of Global Online. As for Gulfstream Aerospace's civilian market, that was even less something they could interfere with; that would be disrupting 'free trade'.

Although neither the military nor the Labrador had spoken for a long time, John was not in a hurry to get a response. He had only asked for so many things, and they had no choice but to accept them, since they were within a reasonable range.

“Mr. John, in principle we accept your request, but you should understand that we need to go back and discuss it with everyone. Your second request is completely different from the first one, and we need time.”

"Seven days should be enough. I hope you won't disappoint me. I don't want to be your enemy. We have no conflict of interest. Gulfstream Aerospace's problem isn't a big deal. As for Global Online, it's a listed company, and you'll all benefit from it!" John said, looking at everyone calmly, seemingly unconcerned about any problems with his statement.
(End of this chapter)