America: My Time

Chapter 1500 Everyone is happy
Chapter 1490 Everyone's Happy
These guys didn't think John's words were a good thing; in fact, they saw them as dangerous. However, they didn't dare ignore John's warning, and when they saw that John didn't continue speaking or give them any more 'guidance,' some of them finally couldn't hold back any longer.

DuPont then spoke up, "John, what's wrong with splitting up Dream World? I'm sure you know that anti-monopoly and monopoly have always been its biggest problems. Although you've made many preparations before, it hasn't completely resolved its crisis. In contrast, if we split up Dream World directly, we can perfectly avoid all these crises."

"You're overthinking it and underestimating the impact of Dreamworld on personal computers and the internet. Breaking up Dreamworld might solve the anti-monopoly and monopoly issues in the short term, but it would also limit software development. What changes do you think will occur in the software industry after the breakup? I can say with certainty that those guys will definitely slow down research and development to maximize profits, which will affect the development of the entire internet and even the development of personal computers. Haven't you noticed that their development has slowed down since I lost control of Dreamworld and Nvidia? If this continues, do you think the development of the internet and personal computers will be affected?"

“John, you’re not saying you’re no longer going to push for the development of the internet and personal computers, and this delay should be beneficial to you, giving you ample time to prepare. Why are you kindly reminding everyone?” At this moment, Rockefeller was a little suspicious of John’s motives. After all, he knew that although John had sold Dreamworld and Nvidia, Bell Labs still possessed the R&D capabilities for chip semiconductors and software, and could make a comeback at any time!
"This is naturally for my own benefit. Although I want to sell those assets, I would prefer to maximize profits. If my assets are affected by your foolish split, it could even affect ASML's development. After all, I still have a lot of assets in the semiconductor chip industry."

Although John's reasons were reasonable, the more reasonable the explanation, the more people believed there must be something wrong behind it. Why would John kindly remind them? Besides, how much of John's assets did he have left? Most importantly, the old guys like Rockefeller, including Morgan, had reached a tacit agreement to target John's semiconductor companies in Taiwan, especially ASUS. They didn't want to give John another chance.

The idea was good, but reality slapped them in the face. Despite these old guys secretly pushing everything and kicking John's ASML out of the EUV alliance and accepting Nikon, ASML still holds an absolute market advantage and has captured the majority of the lithography machine market share.

These guys only saw Nvidia's R&D capabilities and realized that controlling Nvidia would allow them to cut off ASUS's chip supply. But they forgot that even without Nvidia, John is still a giant in the chip industry. After all, he owns other chip companies. It will take them time to digest Nvidia and Dreamworld, while John has plenty of time to catch up.

After exchanging bewildered glances, the old men stopped asking questions. They felt they couldn't get the information they wanted from John. Little did they know, John wasn't lying to them at all. The more truthful his words seemed, the less these old men believed him. They had missed their chance due to their own foolishness.

“John, thank you for reminding us. We will consider it carefully. We don’t know when we can start the transaction. Don’t blame us for being too hasty; we just need to speed things up. After all, we also need time to complete the integration!” Rockefeller changed the subject to acquiring John’s shares.

"It's all possible anytime you're willing. If you're all prepared, I can arrange everything tomorrow. You can rest assured that I won't go back on my word. My integrity is quite good!" John said, revealing a faint smile, but his smile sent a chill down the spines of many people!
Was there a conspiracy? That was everyone's first thought. But when they came to their senses and thought about it carefully, they couldn't find any conspiracy. It was because they had taken the initiative to acquire John's shares. They didn't think there was anything wrong with such an acquisition. It could only be said that John had even more sophisticated methods in his planning.

Soon these guys remembered ASML and the EUV Alliance, which John had mentioned earlier. Could there be any problems with these? And John mentioned Nikon in Japan—could Nikon be in trouble? After all, Japan experienced the Asian financial crisis. If so, could they take this opportunity to acquire Nikon's shares?

Good heavens, these old guys didn't think about how to solve the hidden dangers behind it, but instead wanted to plunder Japan's interests. However, they underestimated Nikon and Japan. Even if they come knocking on their door, these guys will not give up their shares. After all, Japan still has its own ambitions!

Despite their many doubts, these guys had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue at this point. They couldn't fathom what kind of conspiracy was behind it, and they believed that as long as the acquisition was successful, any problems would be exposed during the breakup, so there was no need to be so nervous.

“Alright, then it’s a deal. We’ll discuss the acquisition tomorrow. We’ll raise enough funds to complete the transaction in the shortest possible time, and we definitely won’t let you down!” Rockefeller said to John with a solemn expression. At this moment, he represented not only himself, but everyone present.

"Alright, I have no problem with that either, so don't worry. I won't ask you to give up any other assets in exchange. Even if I had such an idea, you wouldn't agree. There's no problem with the financial transaction, since these assets aren't in my hands, they're all in the hands of the charitable foundation!"

When John said this, everyone showed expressions of "I knew it." They all knew that John had been making plans and transferring assets all along, so this situation was exactly what they had expected.

President Lotto wanted to say something, but ultimately gave up. He wasn't stupid; he understood that John had already made all the necessary preparations before daring to do this, and he had even issued a presidential pardon. Even if John wanted to do something, it would be useless. Moreover, if John dared to do this, he would immediately face attacks from everyone, since he was harming the interests of the masses.

“John, we are satisfied with your words.” Rockefeller nodded happily, his eyes full of joy. At this moment, he could no longer contain his joy, as could the other old men present. Even Morgan showed a hint of joy on his face, after all, they had also benefited from this deal.

Everything went so smoothly, it felt unreal, but this was reality. John had agreed to their demands in front of everyone, and soon they would get everything they wanted. Nvidia and Dreamworld would cease to exist; they would be completely dismantled. In many people's minds, the existence of Nvidia and Dreamworld represented John's control over semiconductor chips, the internet, and personal computers. Losing these two companies would severely damage John's position in the semiconductor chip and personal computer industries.

"I hope you are all satisfied, but I'm also making this clear from the start: if anyone tries anything underhanded again, don't blame me for being disrespectful. After all, respect is something you earn yourself!" John said, glancing at everyone as a warning.

Although this exchange brought quite a shock to everyone, they were all very happy. At this moment, they forgot about John's plans in the automotive industry and were completely immersed in the joy of success. This was the first time they felt that the deal with John would be so wonderful, and that everything was under their control!

Soon everyone came out of the conference room and joined the party. After all, John was hosting a party, and they couldn't just not show up, or it would be too obvious. So these old guys gave John plenty of face and chatted with some people at the party. Even their own people were discussing the division of assets. At this moment, they didn't have many concerns. After all, John had agreed, and that was enough for them!

As for the secret becoming known to others, that was not even on their minds, because no one else could pull off this deal, not even Old Martin. Although Old Martin was unwilling, he was powerless to do anything about it. Moreover, this time John, representing Eva and Allen, wanted to sell their shares, which infuriated Old Martin. In his view, these shares should have been handed over to the family; if the family could control these two assets, their influence would be completely different!

Unfortunately, no one paid attention to old Martin's resentment; only a few people at the party were troubled, while most were excited. After parting ways with the old guys, John also found George Lucas, and the two discussed their deal. Yes, this time John wanted to discuss the acquisition of Lucasfilm with George Lucas, and since John's counterattack against the donkey began, George Lucas had become uneasy and had no choice but to make this decision.

In today's Hollywood, George Lucas understands that it's impossible for him to navigate between the two sides. The departure of the three major Hollywood studios has effectively stripped Hollywood of half its resources, including its special effects companies. While those studios previously offered some resources to other film companies, that's now completely gone. Moreover, not only has Hollywood changed, but Nvidia and Dreamworld have also undergone transformations. This makes him realize that Hollywood is about to undergo a dramatic shift, and Lucasfilm, if left under his control, will gradually lose its potential for growth.

It's important to understand that this upheaval in Hollywood has affected many projects. If there's a similar upheaval in Silicon Valley, the impact will be even greater. Even if someone wants to rebuild a more powerful special effects company, it won't be something that can be done in a short time. It requires a lot more financial investment, and you might not even have many opportunities to invest. John simply won't give you that chance.

"George, don't worry, this acquisition won't affect Lucasfilm. Your plans will continue. The acquisition simply puts Lucasfilm on a more correct path. You know Hollywood is now divided in two. Since you don't want to be caught in the middle, you have no choice but to sell Lucasfilm. I believe no one is more sincere than me!"

“John, don’t worry, I won’t go back on my word since I’ve already agreed. Besides, the conditions they offered aren’t tempting enough. You know those guys aren’t trying to acquire, they’re trying to merge!” George Lucas said with a sigh. Those guys weren’t sincere at all; they were all just looking for their own benefits.

"A merger means you won't get much money, and in a few years, these guys might kick you out. Are they treating you like a newcomer and making a fool of you? Perhaps only these guys would do something like that, since all they care about is profit, not sentiment. But don't worry, I'll buy it at a premium and I definitely won't make things difficult for you. Of course, if you need help managing your funds, I'll also give you some assistance!"

George Lucas wouldn't have readily believed such a promise from anyone else, but John's words were entirely different. As long as he wasn't too greedy, he was certain he would get the funds he wanted. Of course, what truly swayed George Lucas was John's last point: the management of the funds.

Countless people in the United States would love to receive such 'help,' but few can actually get a promise from John. Look at John's track record, especially his performance during the Asian financial crisis. While Oil Capital suffered a complete defeat, John emerged victorious. This inevitably makes many people tempted, but they simply can't find the opportunity.

“Okay, it’s a deal. You don’t need to give me the funds; you can manage them all for me!” George Lucas said happily, his eyes full of anticipation.

Unfortunately, John shook his head and said, "You're overthinking it. Hurricane Investment will manage it, not me. I don't have that much time. I haven't done this kind of work for a long time. Don't try to find me a job. I don't have that idea, and I don't have that kind of energy. I'm very busy right now!"

(End of this chapter)