America: My Time

Chapter 1502 A Decisive Refusal

Chapter 1492 A Decisive Refusal
"John, aren't you overthinking this? Aren't they worried about their own interests? By blocking ASUS, they're blocking the development of personal computers, which will also affect the development of the internet. They wouldn't be that irrational, would they?" Although he had some concerns, Zipperton still felt that such a thing wouldn't happen. After all, those old guys were all very greedy.

"They definitely will. By strangling ASUS, they can develop their own personal computer company, or even cooperate with other personal computer companies. I'm just reminding you that once this happens, ASUS will give up everything it has. If this affects the US semiconductor chip industry, it won't be my problem. I'm reminding you, and I'm reminding them. They will have to face all the consequences themselves."

Upon hearing John's words, Zipperton sighed, shook his head, and said, "If it involves their vital interests, even if I were to intervene, it wouldn't be of any use. They won't listen. After all, this is a business transaction, and the White House can't interfere. You can't get help from me either!"

"I don't want you to step forward and persuade them, but I'm reminding you, the White House, and them that if Nvidia is broken up, and if ASUS can't get new chip manufacturing and there's no chip supply, they'll activate their contingency plan!"

Seeing John's calm demeanor, Zipper immediately understood that those old guys' schemes. John had seen through them all and had contingency plans in place. If such a situation were to occur, the US semiconductor chip industry would be affected.

"John, didn't Nvidia grant you a license before? I remember the two companies have always had a very good working relationship!"

"No, the time for cooperation will come soon, and Nvidia will be directly split up, and its patents will be divided up. Under these circumstances, do you think ASUS can still get patent licenses, continue to manufacture for others, and meet its own production needs? I don't think those old guys will give me such an opportunity. Besides, I did remind them before, but Nvidia didn't respond at all. It's obvious that they don't want to cooperate anymore!"

John's words pierced through the heart like an ice pick, causing him a pang of pain. He wasn't stupid; he understood what this situation meant. John was prepared, and so were the old guys. They wouldn't compromise. In fact, the old guys suspected that they weren't trying to strangle ASUS, but rather to further divide up ASUS's shares.

Even if he understood, it wasn't something Zipperton could change. Clearly, both sides were well-prepared. Now it was just a matter of who would have the last laugh and who was the best prepared. Instinct told him that John had a better chance of winning, but reality was unacceptable to him. This was not only because he was the President of the United States, which was related to the development of the US semiconductor chip industry, but also because he felt that the chip company John owned was not capable of competing with Nvidia's foundation.

"John, there's nothing I can do. I can only give them a heads-up. What the outcome will be is beyond my control."

"Yes, this isn't a problem we can solve. Since I've already given up on Nvidia, I won't compromise anymore. Besides, ASUS has contingency plans, and those old guys know that. I'm telling you this simply so they won't play with fire, otherwise nobody will benefit!"

Filled with worry, President Richard Lamb went to see Rockefeller. After all, the breakup of Nvidia was under his control, so he hoped to persuade Rockefeller not to act rashly, especially since John had been very confident during their conversation.

“Mr. President, I understand your concerns, but I will not accept them. I know John will have contingency plans, but I don’t believe he can surpass Nvidia’s capabilities. Moreover, for the sake of the development of semiconductor chips in the United States, we can no longer rely on ASUS for manufacturing. We need to produce them ourselves, which will also create jobs for the United States!”

Good heavens, Rockefeller indeed didn't accept Richardson's advice, and his reasons were quite compelling. Actually, this wasn't just his opinion; it was the opinion of those old guys. They didn't believe that the chip companies John owned were capable of competing with Nvidia. This was based on their extensive analysis and the most accurate assessment of Nvidia's situation.

Rockefeller had always known of the existence of Cyrex, but he was not afraid that it would affect his plans, since it was far from being a match for Nvidia, Intel, and AMD.

“It seems I can’t persuade you. I can only relay John’s advice. I can’t interfere with your decision. I don’t want to see the interests of the US semiconductor chip industry suffer, nor do I want things to go beyond expectations. You were prepared, so I won’t say anything more. I hope your decision is right!” Laughton didn’t try to persuade Rockefeller too much. This was not something he could interfere with. His advice was enough. He didn’t need to interfere with anything else.

Although Lassoton's warning made Rockefeller slightly wary, he still didn't believe his plan would go wrong. After all, it was based on numerous calculations, and from any perspective, John's side had no way to deal with it, which would inevitably hinder ASUS's development in the personal computer field. He wouldn't believe John was completely confident at this moment!

The exchange between Laughlin and Rockefeller wasn't kept secret; many people knew about it. In fact, it wasn't a secret. When John lost control of Nvidia, they all understood that the personal computer market was about to undergo a reshuffle, though the winner was still uncertain and required time to prove. The party quickly ended in a friendly atmosphere, with everyone getting the information they wanted. Although some were worried, it didn't affect everyone's good mood. As the party concluded, a faint, cold smile appeared in John's eyes. Everything had indeed gone as he had predicted; these old guys were well-prepared.

“John, are you sure you want to sell all your shares? This is no joke. Aren’t you worried about the impact on the factory in Taiwan? You know, if something goes wrong, Taiwan will suffer huge losses!” Calvin asked John with a worried expression. He couldn’t understand John’s thoughts and decision. There was no need to take such a risk.

"I'm sure I've been prepared for this in Taiwan for a long time. Actually, I knew this day would come when those old guys kicked ASML out. They won't let me control the personal computer market. Nvidia and Dreamworld have too much influence. They'll do something underhanded. Don't worry, although there will be a little impact, it won't affect Taiwan's overall development. They're prepared, and I've made arrangements. It's just a matter of who has the last laugh."

Seeing John's calm expression, Calvin nodded, and John's whole family breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone knew that this was a battle for technology, and John's voluntary relinquishment was incomprehensible to many. They even felt that as long as John stood firm, those guys, no matter how much scheming they had, would never be able to take Nvidia and Dreamworld from John. But John chose to give up, and in return, he gained the car company and entertainment media that they did not have high hopes for.

“This time, those old guys are paying a premium for the acquisition. I believe they’ll make their move tomorrow. I’m looking forward to the start of everything. I’m also very curious to know what impact the split of the two companies will have on the entire internet and the development of personal computers. If they themselves suffer losses, that would be very interesting!” John said with a faint smile on his face. He was very curious to know how those old guys would try to limit his development in personal computers!

John's family remained calm, as they trusted his vision and abilities. They believed that John must have been absolutely certain of success in doing so, not to mention that ASUS had other options besides this one.

John remained calm, but things were far from peaceful on Morgan's side; they were under considerable pressure. Although Laugh Tale hadn't approached him to offer advice, he had witnessed everything that had happened at the party, and John's warning had made him uneasy, making him wonder if this acquisition and breakup was truly a good thing.

"Jimmy, do you think our decision was right? After this split, the disappearance of the two major companies will cause turmoil in the entire industry. John sold these two companies so calmly and confidently. Could he have other tricks up his sleeve? After all, Bell Labs' capabilities should not be underestimated. It hasn't completely lost its ability in the chip industry; it still has R&D capabilities!"

“Boss, it’s no longer important to talk about right and wrong now. Tomorrow we’ll be discussing the formal acquisition of the remaining shares with John, and it’s not something we can decide. After all, the profits have already been divided, and there’s nothing we can do to stop it! However, I also feel that John is too calm, and something’s not right. If he’s really prepared, we shouldn’t be the first to act. We can’t control everything!”

"Yes, we are powerless to do anything about it right now, but fortunately we have made an agreement with those old guys, and we hope everything will go smoothly. I don't know what those old guys are thinking, actually trying to kick John out of the personal computer industry completely. They are too arrogant, and there seems to be something wrong with them!" Morgan also didn't think highly of Rockefeller's old guys' scheme. However, in this acquisition, and even in the subsequent breakup, Morgan's interests would not be affected. It's just that he felt that all of this came a bit too suddenly!
"If only I could talk to John. John's vision is unmatched by those other guys. In the twenty years I've worked with him, I've never seen him fail. Even if they're very confident, I still think John has a better chance of winning. They're prepared, so how could John not be?"

"You also think that Rockefeller and his group have gone too far. From the field of lithography machines to semiconductor chips, personal computers and the Internet, they want to completely kick John out of the game, and this time John has an absolute advantage!" Morgan also understands how powerful John is in the computer field and how terrifying his abilities are, but those guys all think that John is bound to lose this battle, and they are all full of confidence!

"I'm not optimistic about them either. John has always been at the forefront of the development of personal computers and semiconductor chips. And this is not just a simple acquisition, but also a split and integration. They want to completely eliminate John's influence on the entire industry. I always feel that this is a bit unreliable. Even if they can acquire everything, in the end, it still comes down to strength. If there are problems with the integration, it will also affect their overall plan! I always feel that there are secrets about John in this sale that we haven't seen through, but no matter how hard I look, I can't find any problems!"

"The fewer problems there are, the bigger the problem must be, which is why you feel that way?"

Jimmy nodded and said, "Yes, it's precisely because all of this is so normal that it seems abnormal. It's just a pity that we still haven't figured out what John is thinking, or why he's acting so crazy!"

"Regardless of John's thoughts, everything is about to begin. Once the share acquisition is completed tomorrow, the two major companies will come to an end and be integrated into the new company. If possible, we should be cautious to avoid being caught off guard and negatively impacted!"

The more Morgan understood John's reaction, the more worried he became. But now everything was already set in stone, and the more they didn't want to accept it, the greater the pressure became. Moreover, once things had developed to this point, no matter how many ideas he had, they would all be useless. Everything would happen, and the only thing they could do was to confront their enemy, John, head-on!
"If possible, we should not get too involved. As long as we ensure that our own interests are not affected, that is enough. No matter how much we scheme, it is no match for absolute power. Moreover, if we continue to make trouble, the situation will only become more dangerous. John will not surrender easily, and a confrontation is inevitable!"

The more Morgan and Jimmy understood the situation, the more uneasy they became. John's calm reaction added to their pressure. But this was something they had to face; everything was beyond their control and could spiral out of control!
(End of this chapter)