America: My Time

Chapter 1490 Compromise
Chapter 1480 Compromise
Watching Morgan's departing figure, John couldn't help but shake his head. Although he had persuaded Morgan, it meant that he didn't have much time left. If he didn't complete the plan quickly, more unexpected things would happen soon. After all, profit is a powerful motivator, and those guys would do anything under the temptation of profit!

"I need to finish the arrangements in the US as soon as possible. At least I can't let those guys focus their energy on me anymore. I need to get them caught up in the internet bubble. Otherwise, problems will inevitably arise in the long run, and they might even see through my scheme! You have to give to receive. There's no reward without giving!" Although John was unwilling to give up the benefits he had, he didn't have much time to wait.

Hollywood changes rapidly. For those who dare to challenge them, no matter how big their star power, it's all useless; they all face a united front from the Big Three and are abandoned by major brands, their endorsements all going wrong. The reason is simple: no luxury brand wants to work with them because it would result in boycotts from television stations.

No matter who steps forward, it's useless. The media and entertainment group is determined to teach those guys a lesson. Anyone who jumps out to cause trouble will be targeted. Even if many people know about it, it won't matter. No matter how much these guys shout, it won't work. Even those guys from Youtai Capital don't dare to speak up for them. After all, the consequences of doing so are too serious. They can't afford John's retaliation, so they can only pretend to be deaf and dumb.

"Impossible! We cannot accept this outcome! We must resist, or we will all disappear from Hollywood!"

"Heh, what can you do if you don't accept it? What do your agents say? Can they change everything? Even if other Hollywood giants can give you some help, how much will you have to pay without the endorsement? This isn't just Hollywood, it's globalization. Most importantly, those guys in Japan are also targeting us."

“I told you long ago not to be too greedy and not to believe those guys’ nonsense, but you wouldn’t listen and insisted on taking the risk. Now look what’s happened, you’re paying the price for your stupidity. No one can save you now, I’m completely helpless. All those guys who promised have disappeared without a trace.”

Many Hollywood stars complained, but it was all in vain. When they stood on the opposite side of John, their fate was already sealed. They were at odds with capital. Did they even consider whether they had the right or the ability to do so?
As John accelerated his expansion in Hollywood, integrating media and entertainment, and consolidating the fashion industry, Morgan gathered the old guard and informed them of John's demands. These demands caused some to frown, while others beamed with joy. After all, their differing stances naturally led to different perceptions of the situation.

“I think we can accept John’s request. After all, it’s not good for anyone if we keep making trouble. We all know that the assets John has are more tempting. Although some people will have to pay a price, it’s worth it for everyone’s benefit. After all, John is selling quite a lot of assets.”

"Me too. It's just a mining company, and it's just a few demands. What's the harm in agreeing to them? Besides, even without all of this, we can't hold him by the throat. He has enough mineral resources in his hands. As for his community plan, I never agreed to you targeting it in the first place, since we are all beneficiaries."

“That’s true, but if we keep compromising, it will only drive John even crazier. Besides, it won’t be good for our own reputation. I think we should reconsider carefully to avoid any problems that leave us with no chance to react. After all, the interests involved are too great!”

Soon, one by one, the old guys started to speak, arguing over their own interests. These guys weren't thinking about any grand cause or American interests; all they cared about was their own interests. It was impossible to expect them to take responsibility for those guys, since they were too greedy and selfish.

"Gentlemen, have you considered how we would handle the next situation if we agreed to John's offer? Moreover, the more we go on like this, the more pressure we will put on ourselves. We can't compromise with this guy every time; otherwise, what reputation would we have left?"

"Enough! Stop playing these petty tricks. We're not fools; everyone can see through this situation. But what's the use of seeing through it? It all comes down to material transactions, which is why more people are willing to participate now. You can't let your own petty thoughts and small interests affect all of us!"

"A deal is possible, but we need to get enough profit. We need to exchange the mine for corresponding shares!" Goodness, none of them are pushovers; they all have their own agendas. These guys aren't really refusing; they're eyeing the assets John has. After all, no matter how good the mine is, the profit is limited. But the rapidly rising tech stocks are more tempting and appealing to them!
Faced with such demands, even if some people are dissatisfied, it's useless. For the sake of everyone's interests, they can only compromise. After all, they used righteousness to pressure others in the past, so now they also have to bear such pressure. If they themselves cannot accept it, then they will have to pay the price for their previous accusations.

"Don't you all think there's something wrong with John's assets in the United States? And his acquisition of mines is also problematic. He only has this small amount of investment in the United States. There are so many mines, why did he only choose this one? One is quartz sand, and the other is rare earth. He doesn't seem interested in any other mines. This is a bit abnormal!"

Although everyone knew this was indeed a bit abnormal, and understood John's intention in doing so—to monopolize resources—they had no choice but to accept it for the sake of everyone's interests. After all, no one wanted to see John confront them; if it really came to that, their own losses would be enormous.

Among these old men, although there were differing opinions, they were ultimately forced to accept the terms. Soon, they all raised their demands: to exchange the mine for shares. Although John knew such a deal would result in significant losses for him, time was of the essence. If he continued to haggle with these men, he would put himself in danger and even give his enemies a reason to target him!

In just a few days, those old guys had arranged everything. All the obstacles were cleared away in those few days, allowing the deal to be completed faster. Moreover, many people achieved their goals this time. They saw how fast John was investing in energy, how much progress the community plan was making, and the huge benefits behind it all!
"Now I finally understand why John is so confident. Once his community plan is fully launched, it will be a huge money-devouring beast, a money-sucking beast; we can't stop it even if we want to, after all, profit is a powerful motivator!"

"Gentlemen, there's another important issue we need to address. John's logistics company is building a comprehensive logistics network, with warehouses all over the country, and even a global presence!" "So what? You're not thinking of competing with them, are you? You know how fierce the competition is between logistics companies and express companies, and those guys simply can't compare to John, this madman, in this regard. His warehouses are no ordinary facilities; they even have their own small airports!"

Even if they knew, they had no way to stop it from happening. If John were to complete all of this, it would be a disaster for their competitors, since those guys didn't have John's resources.

“What is John up to? I always feel like he’s making a new plan, but I just can’t see through his calculations and ideas!” Soon, an old man voiced his concerns and doubts, and his words were immediately echoed by the others.

“I also think John is preparing for his next move, but we know nothing about it right now, and we don’t have the power to stop this plan from unfolding. We could easily fall into John’s trap!”

“John has made no attempt to hide his preparations. He has been doing this from the very beginning, and he has always held an absolute advantage. There’s no point in us disagreeing, since we can’t possibly be at odds with everyone.”

Many people wanted to know what John was trying to do. Unfortunately, as John continued to refine his plans and as the manufacturing industry left, many people complained. But complaining was useless; they couldn't withstand the pressure from the outside world.

John was aware of this gathering of old men, but he didn't care. Even if someone wanted to scheme against him, their plans would be exposed under the lure of absolute profit.

"Impossible. I don't believe everything can happen so fast. Even if John was prepared, he couldn't have done all this so quickly. There must be a secret behind this that we don't know."

Disbelief was useless; everything was progressing rapidly, and the scope was expanding. While they were dealing with John's requests, Gulfstream Aerospace had already completed the system upgrade. They immediately contacted Middle Eastern tycoons and began the upgrade process.

"Damn it, how could all this happen so quickly? Did those guys at Gulfstream Aerospace prepare for this all along? Otherwise, how could they have completed it so fast? They even upgraded the GPS and global navigation systems. I suspect that this guy is deliberately targeting us and trying to lure us into a trap."

These unwilling guys were all connected to oil capital, or even to those guys in Israel, since this had the biggest impact on them, so they had no choice but to face it. But for John, no matter how big the surprise, it was nothing. Just as those guys suspected, Gulfstream Aerospace was prepared.

Suddenly, someone spoke up: "Gentlemen, if I remember correctly, John doesn't have much manufacturing left in the United States, and it's all concentrated in Oregon. Most importantly, he's even moving Gulfstream Aerospace's small helicopter production overseas. Don't you think that's a bit dangerous?"

"So what if it's dangerous? Do you dare to step in and stop all of this? Or do you think you can convince John? If you can, I, Morgan, will have no objections and will fully support your plan!" Seeing the shamelessness of these guys, Morgan couldn't help but sneer. What kind of people are these? At this time, they are still daydreaming and wanting to do more. Do they really think John is easy to talk to? Or do they think John is a fool who can be manipulated by them?
Although everyone knew that this was just John testing them, it was precisely because they understood it was a test that no one stepped in to stop it. They were afraid of being shot in the back, afraid of being tricked by John, and afraid of paying a heavy price. The more they acted at this time, the more it proved that John had seen through everything, and even seen through their hearts. If these guys had any shame, things wouldn't have developed into this situation.

These old guys all want to take advantage without paying any price, but such good fortune will never fall into their laps. There is no reward without effort. They don't want to give anything, they just want to reap the benefits. Who can accept such an outcome? John isn't stupid. If they really do this, they will only pay an even greater price.

The more these old guys understood John's thoughts, the less they dared to go too far, to provoke John excessively, or even to stop John's plan. They were all worried that things would get out of control, that everyone would face a shocking change, that everything would once again be beyond their control, and that things would spiral out of control!

John had long seen through the old guys' thoughts, which is why he didn't compromise with Morgan and made so many demands on them. John was worried that everything would get out of control and that the old guys would keep their eyes on him. Moreover, John didn't plan to stay in the United States for long, because if it dragged on, even bigger accidents would happen. After all, people's hearts are unpredictable!

(End of this chapter)