America: My Time

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When they heard that John had given them another seven days, Morgan, Rockefeller, and the others exchanged knowing smiles. In their view, it was already a done deal; all that was needed was some further discussion. At this point, neither the donkey nor the military was a problem, and the elephant wouldn't be foolish enough to stand up and obstruct John—that would alienate him and push him to the donkey's side!
The fact that things ended so satisfactorily is a good thing for the Rockefeller and Morgan financial groups. Moreover, John's words make a lot of sense. The demands of Global Online are not just John's, but everyone's. As for when Gulfstream Space will be profitable, it is still unknown, so there is no need to worry about it. Similarly, no one is willing to bear John's anger!

"Alright, it's settled then. We'll be your witnesses. Anyone who goes back on their word in the future will face our wrath. Honesty is no joke. Once a promise is made, it can't be broken!" Morgan stepped forward and spoke at this moment, making his stance clear to everyone and letting them know that they were there.

“That’s right, just as Morgan said. No one can go back on their word, or they’ll be our enemy.” Soon, Rockefeller and the other old guys also expressed their opinions. They didn’t want the situation in the United States to fall into turmoil, and they didn’t want to see John lose his mind and start a massacre on all sides. No one thought that John’s use of the Jaguar Security Company was just for self-defense. In their view, this was preparation for war. As long as John gave the order, a massacre would begin!
Others might not know the extent of John's investment in Jaguar Security, but they certainly did. In Africa and Asia, Jaguar Security's power was astounding; otherwise, how could they protect so many mines and resources? It was precisely because they understood the terrifying extent of John's power that they couldn't afford to completely provoke him.

Seven days is just the final timeframe. Unless Donkey and the military are fools, they will not delay under these circumstances. After all, things could change in the meantime, and no one knows if someone might make a stupid decision under the influence of other forces, choosing to oppose John and drag everyone into danger. Therefore, a swift and decisive action is the best choice.

Once everyone reached a consensus, the turmoil was considered over. Although John's reaction was intense, the outcome was positive. This incident also made everyone understand that John's bottom line was not to be challenged, or it would lead to disaster. Fortunately, John did not change his previous promises because of this 'accident'; Morgan would still handle the listing and sale of those companies. For everyone, this was the best outcome; their interests would not be affected. As for what the military and the Donald thought, that was not their concern!

Similarly, this "accident" by the military has also drawn the attention of others. If these guys can target John today, they can target them tomorrow. Therefore, all the conglomerates, including John, are taking the military seriously. They dare not be careless in the slightest, otherwise they will be the ones who suffer in the end.

In just three days, both the military and the White House fulfilled their promises to John, eliminating all the potential risks associated with his asset restructuring. This gave him complete relief, ensuring that no one could cause him trouble in the future. With this threat plugged, John no longer needed to worry. Because this didn't just plug the asset restructuring, but also his previous financial investments and his strategic moves in Europe!

Although many people know that John must have hidden banks in Europe, finding them is not an easy task. If the investigation goes too far, it will arouse suspicion. After all, there are many families with hidden assets in Europe, and even the White House cannot bear the consequences if things get out of hand.

With this outcome, John naturally had no more reservations and immediately began restructuring all assets. Losses were not important, as John needed to complete everything before Laugh Tale's term ended! Although there were still a few years left, John dared not relax, after all, this was a comprehensive asset restructuring, and wrapping it up would not be an easy task!

John's previous plans were decent, but the lack of a presidential pardon necessitated some precautions. Now, however, that's unnecessary. Anything beneficial for future development can be changed during this time! Of course, all of this cannot be done openly; at least, the president's face must be saved. Everything should be done secretly, without alerting anyone!

To make things easier for President Richardson and to give him some political achievements, John made more arrangements. Socialized development began in Oregon, and the pace of real estate development was accelerated. This was also a way of giving Richardson an explanation, since he couldn't go too far and not give Richardson any benefits.

John had long harbored ideas about real estate development, but had never fully committed to it. Now, having secured such significant benefits from Labour and the military, he naturally felt obligated to reciprocate. However, this wasn't a small-scale operation; it was a nationwide initiative, targeting the employees of John's companies, aiming to create a more comfortable and safer living environment for them.

In California, aside from relocating his media and entertainment, military, and pharmaceutical companies, John didn't move any other businesses, which relieved his associates. He's also making moves in real estate to appease his California counterparts. As for John himself, he no longer resides in California. Following the relocation of his media and entertainment businesses, he moved his residence to Oregon, where he's also rebuilding a private airport.

Three days after the White House and the military made their decision, John's real estate plans began, resulting in a return to the White House, which relieved many people. Many saw opportunities and potential profits in this return, given the large-scale construction required substantial raw materials, and this activity was far from over.

“John, is it really necessary for you to make such an arrangement? This is quite a burden on you!” After John reached an agreement with the military and the White House, Old Martin approached John again. This time, John’s reaction made many people uneasy. Old Martin’s intervention was also to appease people and prevent conflict from occurring.

"You reap what you sow. We still need to maintain good relationships. The White House and the military have given me a lot of face, and I won't let them be affected. Although I've had some friction with Lotte, I need to give him an explanation this time. As for the burden, it's nothing. The funds from the sale of those companies are more than enough to support this construction. This project will be completed during his term. It's a small token of my appreciation. After all, I've taken a lot from him, and I should give back a little to avoid giving people something to talk about!"

Old Martin felt John's sacrifice was too great and completely unnecessary; even if social obligations were required, such extensive construction was unnecessary. However, John saw it as a golden opportunity, not only to ease the tension between him and the donkey but also to reap huge profits in the future. In fact, John had something else he didn't mention: such upscale residential areas held immense potential profits. Once fully developed, they would bring him substantial gains. The communities naturally offered various entertainment facilities and retail stores—all valuable assets. Controlling these assets would guarantee making money.

No one has started this kind of planning yet. By taking the lead, I can naturally get ahead of everyone else and seize this benefit. Even if someone wants to learn from me in the future, it won't be an easy thing!

John controls numerous retail businesses, pharmaceutical companies, and power energy companies. Most importantly, he owns a security company. A well-equipped, safe, and secure neighborhood is incredibly tempting, and middle-class and upper-class individuals would certainly not refuse it! Is John planning to enter the real estate market? He certainly has that idea!
"John, I'm sure you know why I'm here. My family is interested in getting involved in this project. What do you think?" Seeing that John was unwilling to reveal details about the project, Old Martin went straight to the point and asked.
“That’s impossible. My project is mainly for the employees of my own company, and there are even many benefits involved. If my family were to get involved, it would cause a lot of inconvenience. So I appreciate their kindness, but there’s no need to trouble them. I can handle all the costs myself!”

Those family members who want to take advantage of me are overthinking things. They really believe I'm still the easygoing boy I used to be. After everything that's happened, I've long since given up on them. They can forget about them trying to get anything out of me. I have no interest in getting entangled with them.

When John said this, old Martin sighed inwardly. Just as he had thought, John would not agree to the family's request. It was impossible to gain any more advantage from John. They had gone too far. Now that their favors had been exhausted, there would be no more benefits to be had.

Old Martin didn't bring up family ties again, as that would only make John more resentful of the family, and might even sever all ties completely. Although John didn't like the family now, there was still a familial bond, so maintaining a superficial relationship was still possible, which could also bring some benefits to the family.

"Alright, I'll tell them about your decision. But you also need to be careful. Although you forced the White House and the military to go abroad, it wasn't a good thing for you. If given the chance, those guys in the military will definitely target you. Don't think that the previous agreements are safe. There are always unexpected things that can happen!"

After hearing Old Martin's words, John smiled calmly and said, "I understand. As long as they don't go too far, I won't bother with them. But if they insist on pushing things to the limit, they shouldn't blame me for retaliating. I believe that as long as they have a little sense, they won't do anything foolish or cause trouble for themselves!"

Upon hearing John's words, Old Martin could only nod in agreement. In terms of deterrence, John was no weaker than other conglomerates, and in fact, he was even stronger. After all, John had made a series of arrangements, and he truly had no scruples. If he wanted to take action, he would never hold back. The power of Jaguar Security Company was not just for show!

"That's good. I've said everything I needed to say. In the future, for my sake, if there's an opportunity, please help with the development of the family. After all, no matter how strong you are on your own, you can't control the whole situation. The strength of the family is still very important!"

“Grandpa, that’s true, but it depends on the people. Given the family’s greed, do you think I would still dare to use them? I’m worried they might betray me for profit. Let me tell you clearly, I have absolutely no trust in them. I see no integrity in them whatsoever. All they care about is profit!”

John's words were harsh, making old Martin feel a sense of oppression. However, he had to admit that what John said was true. The Bayard family was no longer what it used to be. Internally, they had become chaotic, and they were capable of doing anything for profit. It would be difficult to expect them to grow stronger.

Originally, Martin wanted John to succeed him, or Allen to take over. However, due to the messy actions of those family members, the conflict between John and the family grew bigger and bigger, eventually reaching an irreconcilable point. If it weren't for Martin himself, John and the family would probably have parted ways long ago.

Those who keep trying to take advantage of John are simply wicked people in the family. Otherwise, they wouldn't do something so foolish and despicable. But John doesn't care. After all, they're not on the same side. As long as he turns a blind eye, he can let it all go and won't give them any benefits!

Although he had a thousand words in his heart, Old Martin couldn't speak at this moment. It seemed that John was not holding a grudge against him, but the distance that John showed still had a great impact on Old Martin. This distance also cast a shadow on his heart, and he even worried that something might happen to John!

John could see through Old Martin's thoughts, but he pretended not to know, just to avoid getting himself into unnecessary trouble. After all, people's hearts are unpredictable. If he compromised this time, he would be entangled in more trouble in the future, because he knew that the people in the Mingzhe family had no shame. All they cared about was naked self-interest!
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