America: My Time

Chapter 1495 The Concerns Arising from the Cocktail Party Invitation
Chapter 1485 The Worries Arrived at the Cocktail Party Invitation
The tug-of-war continued, and John continued to lay his plans, gradually leading his enemies into his trap. After a period of back-and-forth, everything gradually came to a conclusion. After all, no one wanted to keep going back and forth with John. John had plenty of time, but they didn't. They were worried that John would take the opportunity to create more trouble for them, since John had enough assets, and they gradually lost the ability to keep up with John.

John could provide enough assets, but did they have that capability? With the media's increasing involvement, the pressure on those old guys was growing, making them more and more uneasy. That's why they had no choice but to compromise and surrender to John; at least they didn't want to see the fat meat that was about to be in their hands slip away!

John's repeated assertiveness made it clear to the old men that he was no longer willing to compromise with them, and that they had no right to continue fighting him unless they were willing to sacrifice their own interests to benefit others. This was impossible for those old men; they were not that 'noble'.

"What? John invited us to a party? When has this guy ever hosted a party? This is unbelievable!" Morgan was astonished when he saw the invitation in his hand.

Not only was Morgan surprised, but even Jimmy was astonished. He had also received an invitation from John, and this time John had invited not only them, but also many others, including the old guys from Rockefeller, as well as Richard Lambton and Little Bush, along with those guys from Wall Street, his own men, and some people from Hollywood.

However, John didn't invite many people from Hollywood, only a few 'friends,' such as Jack Valentine, the president of the Motion Picture Association of America, the gatekeeper of Hollywood, and good friends like George Lucas.

"It's really surprising. John invited quite a few people this time. It seems he wants to settle the previous conflicts and disputes. I wonder if our going will have any impact on us!" Jimmy sighed softly. He was worried that John's decision would affect them, after all, Jimmy knew about the previous conflicts!
"Don't worry, John isn't stupid. He won't do anything to make things difficult for us. You can put your mind at ease. He won't embarrass us at this time. The most likely thing is that this guy is going to explain everything clearly and really wants to put some things out in the open. This will make some people nervous. We can watch from the sidelines. It's not us who are anxious, but those old guys from Rockefeller's!" Morgan said with a hint of sarcasm on his face. You know, those old guys from Rockefeller's had schemed against Morgan quite a bit before, trying to seize profits from them. Now those guys are getting their comeuppance.

“Boss, do you think John might have other ideas? After all, what he did before was too crazy, and those people keep crossing his bottom line. I’m worried there will be a conflict. After all, those people are too greedy. They just want to get more benefits from John, but they don’t want to pay enough price themselves.”

"No, don't forget that John invited Lancelot. This is a sign that he wants to put everything out in the open. John is no simple man. If you really think he will do something impulsive, you are very wrong. Think about all the plans he made before. He has made so many preparations. Do you think he would turn against everyone at this time? Besides, John has already settled his assets in the United States. Any grudges and disputes should be put aside!"

That's true, but is it really as simple as Morgan says? Doesn't John have other motives? Of course he does. Morgan himself is also aware that John's initiative to host a party and invite everyone must have other motives behind it, but he can't say it out loud. It's enough for him to know it in his own mind.

Of course, Jimmy was aware of this, but he lacked the composure of Morgan and couldn't help but voice his concerns. This was the difference between them. Fortunately, this situation wasn't a big deal for Jimmy, given the vast difference in their status. It was normal for him to say such things, but it wouldn't be a good thing if it came from Morgan's mouth!
"Jimmy, what are John's plans? Has anything changed on his end?"

Upon hearing his boss's question, Jimmy was taken aback at first, then thought for a moment before saying, "Nothing has changed much. Everything is normal in Oregon. If there's any change, it's that his entire family is in Oregon, including his children and wife. Boss, is there anything unusual about that?"

"Under normal circumstances, this would be perfectly normal, but it's a bit abnormal at this time. It seems that John is going to put his kids in the public eye and fully develop them. It seems that his plans in Europe are really for the purpose of developing his kids. However, this is too big a move. Those guys in Europe are probably all very embarrassed, especially the European football scene, which is being used by John to develop his kids!"

"Boss, it's not just the Europeans who are having a headache and feeling embarrassed; the four major leagues in the US will also be facing this situation. You haven't forgotten that John has quite a few kids; he's combined those clubs into a sports conglomerate!"

Upon hearing Jimmy's reminder, Morgan shook his head. It was indeed his oversight. John had invested heavily in entertainment, and his plans had been in place for a long time. Initially, no one expected John to be so reckless, but now it seemed that John was truly terrifying.

"Yes, it was my oversight. Once his kids grow up, the league in the US will be quite exciting. I have to admit that John's idea is pretty good. Maybe we can learn from it!" Although Morgan was tempted, he knew that such a situation was unlikely to occur. After all, those old guys were unwilling to spend such a large amount of assets to cultivate successors, and they all had their own training systems.

Whether John's parenting method is good or not is still hard to say, but judging from Morgan's experience, it is a very good method and has a high probability of success. After all, it is a real-world test of letting the child face the business world.

"Boss, isn't John worried about a crisis in the sports group he's worked so hard to build? After all, handing over control to those kids like this could lead to devastating losses if he's not careful!" "You're still short-sighted. Money isn't important to John anymore. Even though he's sold so many assets, he's still the largest conglomerate in the US. Don't be fooled by his previous crazy actions. It seems like he's sold a lot of assets, which has reduced his influence in the US, but his influence overseas is constantly growing. Don't be swayed by those foolish comments. John definitely has enough funds. He has hidden wealth in Europe, with at least two banks operating covertly. Also, John has a lot more gold futures. He's made a considerable profit from the recent fluctuations in gold futures."

“I still don’t quite understand. John clearly had enough strength to withstand all the pressure. He didn’t need to sell those assets, let alone share these assets in the United States. So why did he do it? No matter how good overseas is, its growth potential is far inferior to that of the United States, whether it’s Europe or Asia!”

"You're right not to understand, because you see things from different perspectives. You only see the interests of the US, while John sees long-term development, even the long-term development of his family. He's using a strategic retreat, and his retreat is one that was 'forced' upon him. He's throwing all the blame onto those old guys; it's a very aggrieved retreat. Now you understand John's calculations, right? His current retreat is to make it easier for him to return in the future! The price you see is insignificant to him. Have you ever thought about whether John lacks investment projects? We've all watched John get to where he is today step by step. Do you think he's ever lacked investment projects in these twenty years?"

“No, this guy’s vision always surpasses everyone else’s. He sees markets that others don’t, especially in media and entertainment. His vision is amazing!” Jimmy sighed. The more he learned about John, the more impressed he became with John’s abilities. Don’t be fooled by how arrogant and domineering those old guys seem. Only they know how terrified they are inside. Faced with John’s power, which of those old guys wouldn’t be afraid?

"Alright, let's arrange the flight as soon as possible. We need to get to Oregon early to see what John's parties are like and his estate in Oregon. I heard it's a Chinese garden!"

While Morgan was making arrangements, the old men like Rockefeller were also making their own, harboring their own anxieties. They didn't share Morgan's confidence or composure; after all, their relationship with John D. Rockefeller wasn't good, and they had just ended a conflict with him. Under these circumstances, these old men naturally gathered to discuss countermeasures, to prevent any unforeseen events that could harm their own interests!

"Gentlemen, you have all received John's invitation. I wonder what you think of John's actions? What is he trying to achieve by hosting this party? I have a slight unease about it!" Rockefeller did not hide his thoughts but spoke frankly in front of everyone.

"What can we do now? We can only take it one step at a time. As long as he doesn't affect our interests, there's no need to confront him anymore. Besides, this time he invited Labington and Little Bush, but Oil Capital was turned away. It's obvious that he's telling us that he's very dissatisfied with Oil Capital. After all, those guys were jumping around a bit too much before!"

"That's how things are, but we can't say that. After all, the intervention of these guys from Oil Capital has helped us shoulder a lot of pressure, and without their media power, we wouldn't have been able to stop John's media offensive. So others can say that Oil Capital is unethical, but we can't!"

“That’s right, we really shouldn’t have said that at this time. It would have caused unnecessary trouble. If these guys had any ideas, it would have been detrimental to our plans. It would have made it easy for them to find an excuse to criticize us and affect our cooperation. After all, we still need their help in dealing with John!”

Good heavens, sure enough, some of these old guys have already been bought off by Oil Capital and are speaking up for them. Otherwise, they wouldn't have said such things in this situation, since most of them are competitors of Oil Capital. As Oil Capital continues to grow and its strength increases, many of these old guys in the US have sided with Oil Capital for their own interests. After all, profit is a powerful motivator, and they are more willing to cooperate with these guys.

Watching these guys' performance, some people sneered inwardly. They weren't fools; they all knew that these guys were only saying this because they had received enough benefits from Youtai Capital, which was why they were speaking up for Youtai Capital. However, some people found their despicable behavior quite disdainful.

"Alright, stop bringing up these guys. Weren't they expected to be turned away? Do you think John, with his strong stance, would compromise on something like this, and would he even need to? Don't forget the situation in the Middle East. Those guys are really jumping around. It's already good enough that John isn't taking action against them under these circumstances."

"We should at least give them some face. Directly slapping them in the face is rude and gives others reason to criticize us."

"Heh, do you really think those guys would dare to jump out and criticize John at this time? You don't really think John is completely unprepared, and you don't think John will compromise because of their attitude. If you want to cause trouble, then do it yourself, don't drag us all into it. Don't forget why Morgan refused our invitation—it was because he didn't want to offend John, didn't want his own interests to be harmed, and likewise, I don't want to see my own interests harmed. If my interests are affected, I won't be able to hold back and take action. Not even a donkey or an elephant can affect my interests!"

(End of this chapter)