America: My Time

Chapter 1533 Plan unfolds
Chapter 1523 The Plan Unfolds
It seemed that the conflicts between John and the old guys like Rockefeller, the military, and the White House had all ended, and they had reached a consensus. However, this 'accident' completely disrupted everything. Morgan had seen through the danger behind it all and understood John's plans over the past twenty years. At the same time, he felt a pang of regret. If he had known it would turn out this way, he shouldn't have relentlessly suppressed John's operations in the United States and given John unlimited opportunities for overseas expansion. Unfortunately, now everything was out of his control. And although it seemed that these old guys held the initiative, that wasn't the case. The one who truly held the initiative was John, not them!
If they had listened to John's advice earlier, restricted oil capital earlier, and not been so reckless, perhaps things wouldn't be like this now. Unfortunately, it's all already happened, and now they are being led by the nose by John.

After his trip to Taiwan, Morgan Stanley's bigwigs strongly suspected that John's compromises and concessions on semiconductor chips were merely part of his plan, simply going with the flow. Unfortunately, he had no evidence, and even if he did, it wouldn't change anything. After all, John was a member of a major American financial group, and they had to follow the rules with those of the same level. Once a move was made, there was no going back; no one dared to go against that principle. Besides, if things escalated, it would be them who lost face, not John!

Suddenly, a thought popped into Morgan's mind: "Breaking free from shackles and becoming a dragon." Perhaps this was the most accurate description of John. They had forced John to grow stronger step by step. If they had kept John in the United States and controlled his capital in the American market, perhaps there would be no John as we know him today. Unfortunately, everything had already happened, and regret was useless. Even if these old guys wanted to stop John now, it would be impossible.

Now, with each calculated move and each failure, the Japanese can no longer align themselves with the old guard like Rockefeller. More importantly, Japan's economy has been severely damaged, with recovery seemingly a distant prospect. A rift has formed between them; all else being equal, the Japanese are more inclined to trust John than these old fogies. Perhaps it won't be long before the Koreans follow suit, after all, their foresight is no match for John's!
What exactly are John's goals? This question has arisen in many people's minds, and even Morgan Stanley is pondering it. John's recent moves have left everyone quite perplexed. Many say John's focus is on media and entertainment, after all, he has always prioritized the development and expansion of this sector. However, while the power of media and entertainment is undeniable, it's not something everyone can achieve. Countless people aspire to enter this industry, but their fates are predictable, especially given John's control, which has practically cut off many avenues for advancement. Just look at Hollywood today to understand. With the departure of John's major media conglomerates, Hollywood seems to have suffered a severe blow, impacting not only Hollywood itself but also various other aspects of society. But it's too late for regrets now.

Semiconductor chips are also John's focus, but considering the sale and disappearance of Nvidia, one can't help but wonder if this is a conspiracy. After all, Japan has already compromised. Most importantly, John's all-out attack on memory chips has made AMD and Intel uneasy, and they are eager to break the deadlock!

Energy and chemicals are also possibilities, but John's focus is on Asia, and even the two major energy groups in Europe and North America have less capital in Asian energy, which also raises suspicions. Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that John is continuously expanding and growing in several industries, becoming an industry giant, but these same ventures also raise suspicions.

"He's fully grown," that's Morgan's assessment of John now. Despite all the attempts these old guys made to sabotage him, they ultimately failed. Just look at the attitude of the Japanese to understand how terrifying John's influence is in Asia, and look at the attitude of the Europeans to understand the same extent of his influence.

John may seem to have the weakest influence in the United States, but when he actually steps forward, even Morgan might not be sure what his influence will be like. After all, John is now on the same level as these old guys!
Since Morgan's return to the United States, he has been handling his numerous collaborative projects with John with great care. Morgan's actions have unsettled Wall Street, most importantly, they've discovered that John now offers virtually no opportunity to target him. Although John hasn't completed its asset restructuring, they've now lost any chance of a successful attack!
"How could this be? When did John achieve this level of success without us noticing at all? Now that John has completed his scheme silently, are we playing with fire and getting burned this time?"

“I told you long ago not to trust those old guys like Rockefeller, and even less to cooperate with Oily Capital, but you just wouldn’t listen. You knew John hated those guys from Oily Capital the most and didn’t like those old guys like Rockefeller, but you still willingly got involved for that little bit of profit. Now it’s too late to regret it. And even if we wanted to admit our mistakes, we wouldn’t have the chance. John isn’t in the US, so he won’t give us that opportunity!”

"We were just following the lead of Rockefeller and the Federal Reserve; who could have imagined they'd go this far? If John had any ulterior motives or schemes, the Federal Reserve should be held responsible!"

"Are you daydreaming? Who do you think you are? Don't forget that Morgan is also making moves. I'm starting to worry that John will make a move against us, that he'll attack us. After all, that guy's strength is undeniable."

"Well said, you're right. Hurricane Investment has started targeting us, or rather, the stocks we hold. We're all going to face an attack from Hurricane Investment!" Suddenly, a guy said this, but a faint bitterness appeared on his face.

"Impossible! John isn't in the US. How could Hurricane Investments choose this time to make a move? Besides, Morgan has already sold his shares in the restaurant group!" As he said this, the guy's expression changed, and a hint of fear appeared in his eyes. Clearly, he had thought of something and was shocked by his own guess!
"Damn it, what are you thinking about? Tell me!" The people sitting here are not ordinary people; they are all elites of Wall Street. So when they saw this expression, they all knew that something big must have happened.

"Alright, stop arguing. Selling the shares doesn't mean they can't short them. And don't forget, they know everything about the restaurant group. If even a small scandal breaks out now, what do you think will happen? This isn't just about us anymore. We need to talk to Oil Pacific Capital and sell our shares as quickly as possible. They don't want to control the restaurant group, so let them have it all!" Actually, the smart guys had already arranged for people to liquidate their positions before the gathering. Only those who hadn't seen the danger did nothing, and by now it was too late. Oil Pacific Capital wasn't stupid; they wouldn't accept that. Besides, how many people on Wall Street could have thought of what they were doing?

Although John earned his reputation in the financial world through hard work, Hurricane Investment is not without its capabilities without John's guidance. Their abilities are quite remarkable, otherwise they would not have gained John's recognition. It's just that their abilities have been overshadowed by their boss, John. Therefore, Hurricane Investment has already taken action!
While these guys on Wall Street were worrying, John was communicating with Hurricane Investment: "Keep going, don't stop. If they don't want the restaurant group, then give it to them. Don't worry about any retaliation. They are powerless to do anything about it right now. This time you're just making a quick buck and letting them know how powerful we are!"

John didn't intend to take all these guys away at once. Even though there were many problems within the restaurant group, John didn't plan to expose them all. That wouldn't be a good thing, and he didn't need to do it. After all, you can't push things too far, so it's better to leave them a way out. Otherwise, who knows how many more guys would jump off buildings!
The Asian financial crisis has just passed. If Hurricane Investment were to stir up a storm in the US stock market at this time, it would offend many people. After all, no one wants to see their interests damaged, especially because of other people's reasons. Under such circumstances, how could John be foolish enough to stand on the opposite side of everyone?
"Okay, I understand. I'll make them come in and out quickly, not giving those guys on Wall Street time to retaliate. But the benefits we can get from this will be limited!" Many people at Hurricane Investment were unwilling to accept this plan, since the profits would be limited. So most people wanted a fierce battle to tear a piece of flesh from the other side!

“You don’t understand. If you did, you wouldn’t have said those things. We can’t push things too far, or we’ll just be attacked by the crowd. Someone has to take responsibility for this situation. Do you think it’s you or me? Don’t underestimate those guys on Wall Street. They’re not so easy to take down!” John sighed as he spoke. If he could, how could he possibly give up this hard-won benefit? But the price was too high, and John was unwilling to accept it.

Upon hearing his boss's words, the guy immediately understood that if such a conflict broke out, even if they were in the right, they would become in the wrong, and even if it escalated to the point of involving the public, his boss would have to pay a considerable price!
"No way! Knowing those guys as we do, they simply don't have enough funds to fight us!"

"This isn't a matter of funding, it's a matter of people. Some people don't want to see us dominate, so it's perfectly normal for them to rig the game. They can't beat us under normal circumstances, which is why this is what's happening now!" John knew perfectly well that those guys on Wall Street were just cannon fodder and had no chance of defeating Hurricane Investment. But it was precisely because they were weak that John didn't want to see such a big battle. A little lesson would suffice. After all, this was just the beginning, and the consequences were far more outrageous. Hurricane Investment's move was just a small warning!

John didn't want Hurricane Investment to stand against Wall Street, and there were too many people behind this, most importantly his own plans. If he really hurt these guys, many of his plans would be affected!
“Remember, stick to the plan. There’s no need to push them to the brink. They’ve never been our enemy.” John was worried about potential problems with the Hurricane Investment, so he reminded them again to prevent anyone from ignoring his advice and doing something inappropriate that could ruin his carefully prepared plan!

Upon hearing his boss's words, the guy sighed. Clearly, he was unwilling to give up so easily. With this opportunity, he could have dealt those guys a fatal blow, making them pay a heavy price. However, he was only considering the immediate gains, as it concerned their own profits. John, on the other hand, wasn't thinking about short-term benefits, but rather long-term gains!

If Hurricane Investment were to strike hard against those guys on Wall Street at this time, it would incur public wrath and could even jeopardize John's asset restructuring plan. Those guys might not be good at doing good, but they are capable of doing bad. It's not impossible for someone to report them in desperation. So John doesn't intend to have a real reckoning with these guys right now. Just teaching them a lesson is enough. Everything else can be arranged later!
"Yes, boss, I understand. We will definitely proceed according to plan. But what should we do if they retaliate? After all, these guys have become a bit arrogant. Perhaps the Asian financial crisis has brought them a lot of benefits, so they all think they are great and don't take us seriously!"

"Don't worry, that won't happen. Even if they wanted to, those guys at Oilfield Capital wouldn't let them. The White House wouldn't allow it either. Nobody wants to see a full-blown stock market crash in the US. The scenario you're worried about is impossible. If something like that were to happen, the responsibility wouldn't be on us!"

(End of this chapter)