America: My Time

Chapter 1547 The Elephant's Reaction

Chapter 1537 The Elephant's Reaction
Young Bush might not see through all this, but couldn't Old Bush see it too? Wouldn't he be aware of how terrifying the influence and power of a financial tycoon like John was? If he didn't, he wouldn't have retreated at the height of his power to protect himself. So why didn't Old Bush and Young Bush stand up to oppose it? Why were they even pushing things forward? Were they truly arrogant and conceited, forgetting how terrifying and dangerous John was?

"Dad, are we really not in danger doing this? I have a feeling that this is not a good thing for us, especially since it will seriously damage our reputation and may even affect the future development of the family. After all, if we lose our credibility, we will be looked down upon by others!" Xiao Bushi looked at his father with some incomprehension and was unwilling to continue. After all, the consequences of doing this were too serious, and one wrong move could leave endless hidden dangers for the family!
"You think I'm willing to do this? Well, there's nothing I can do about it. We owe them a favor, and these guys have been pressuring us. If we refuse now, do you think the election will go as we wish? Do you really think you have an absolute chance of winning and that those guys can't influence the election results?" At this moment, Old Bush looked at Little Bush with a solemn expression, his eyes full of scrutiny.

"Even at this point, can they still influence the election results? Do they really have that kind of power?" Little Bush looked at his father in shock; this was quite a shock to him!
"They certainly have that capability. It's not just that these old guys could influence the election together; even John could do it on his own. It's just that John didn't manipulate things in this election. Do you think it's safe for us to act like this at this time? If we hadn't informed John from the beginning, do you think we could be so secure? Remember, don't underestimate the power of any conglomerate; their influence far exceeds your imagination. You don't think John's influence is just superficial; if you think that, you're sorely mistaken. Not to mention how many 'friends' John has within the Elephant Group, even the Donkey himself, if he speaks, a significant portion of the population will be on his side. Before he speaks, no one knows how powerful John is. The unknown is the greatest deterrent, do you understand?"

The little guy smiled bitterly and said, "Although I knew John had hidden power, I didn't expect his influence to be so terrifying. He clearly has such power but does nothing, letting those guys provoke him. Isn't that a bit too crazy? You know, his losses are not small, and if he really fails, the benefits John loses will be astonishing!"

"John doing nothing is the best option. Behind the scenes, John has already taken action. And do you think John cares about this loss? Don't forget that John's greatest influence comes from there. If he wants, he can recoup all these losses at any time. Otherwise, why do you think Morgan has always stood by his side, never wavering even in the most difficult times? In your eyes, John's loss is staggering—after all, it's a country's market share. But in John's eyes, what he wants isn't immediate gains, but a longer-term strategy. Think carefully about what Richardson has done. He single-handedly propelled the internet forward. Shorting so many tech companies—do you think the profits behind that are enormous? Do you still think the Korean market is important?"

"You mean John wants to take back everything he has and make those old guys pay a heavy price? But can he do it? After all, Rockefeller and the others paid a huge price to get all of this. How could they just stand by and watch everything go back into John's hands? If John really does that, the conflict between them will be out of control!"

Little Bush understood the attitude of those old guys like Rockefeller, and he even knew the attitude of the elephant and the donkey. No one wanted to see John regain those technology companies, regain control of semiconductor chips, and everything in the software field. That would be a disaster for them, so he didn't think John could succeed!
"When did I ever say John would take it all back? You can see through this, so why would you think John wouldn't? No matter how dangerous this internet crisis is, John won't acquire Microsoft or Intel, or even AMD. He just wants to recoup his losses through financial means. As for whether John has other schemes, only he knows. Perhaps Morgan knows too, but whether Rockefeller and the other old guys understand is another matter. After all, John isn't the same person he used to be. Don't think that just because you had a good relationship before, John will treat you differently. Your past relationship was already used up in the previous election."

As soon as Old Man Bush finished speaking, Little Man Bush couldn't help but sigh. He understood this perfectly well, but deep down he still held onto a sliver of hope. If Old Man Bush hadn't informed John of Elephant's decision, their friendship with John might not only have ended, but they might have become enemies. No one wants to accept a friend who would betray them.

"Dad, don't worry, I know what I should do and I won't make things difficult for you!"

"No, it's not that you don't want to put me in a difficult position, but you need to know your place. It's better to stay still than to act rashly. For now, let's observe and see what happens. However, regarding the decisions made by Elephant, you only need to express your agreement. Under no circumstances should you get involved. Whatever conflict they have with John is their own business. There will always be some people who overestimate themselves and always want more. The greed of the human heart cannot be stopped. Those guys are not after these obvious benefits; they want to interfere in Oregon. They don't want to see John dominate and control Oregon alone. Do you understand?"

"Hiss! They're insane! Don't they know what's going on in Oregon? John built it up himself. Not even a donkey could do anything about it, let alone them. These guys are truly mad. How dare they do something like this? I think they must have been seduced by those guys from Oregon Capital." Little Bu Shi was immediately shocked by Old Bu Shi's words. This news had a huge impact on him, and he couldn't accept it!
"The lure of profit is unavoidable. Do you think Oregon has such a huge influence right now? Such a state with enormous profits, and it's all in John's hands. Do you think they'd be content? You have to understand that John controls not just wealth, but the power of the entire state of Oregon. Some people are already scared, which is why they've started having these inappropriate thoughts. Profits are tempting. Now, it's not just elephants targeting John, but also donkeys and major conglomerates!"

Little Bush shook his head and said firmly, "They can't succeed. Knowing John as I do, he must have been prepared. These guys will fall into the trap John has carefully set for them and pay a heavy price for their stupidity and greed!"

“Yes, even you can see through it, but those old guys can’t. It can only be said that greed has made them lose their minds and forget what danger is. They’re delusional to think they can fight John at his strongest point. It can only be said that these guys have gone too far, otherwise they wouldn’t have made such a foolish decision. The reason I’m telling you all this is because I’m worried that you might get involved in this war without knowing it. For us, neutrality is the best option.”

At this point, Old Bu paused slightly, then took a deep breath and continued, "Soon Morgan will go to see John. This is not only his idea, but also everyone's idea. Some people are already afraid and want to negotiate with John, but they are unwilling to give up the benefits they have in hand."

"Dad, are those guys stupid? John's benefits aren't so easy to get, and they haven't won yet, they don't even have a clear advantage. John deliberately gave up on the Korean side; it was a deliberate attempt to suppress them. They can't possibly not see that." "So what if they see it? Under the lure of profit, they'll still make the same decision. Just look at the Koreans' choice. As long as there's enough profit, as long as there's even a sliver of hope, these guys will go all out. Not everyone can be as calm as the Japanese. The reason the Japanese are so composed isn't because they aren't greedy enough, but because they've suffered too many losses, making them hesitant to act rashly. Besides, they understand John better than we do."

"Dad, now that John has shown up, can Morgan persuade John to back down?"

Old Bu Shi shook his head and said, "Impossible. When their conflict broke out, when those old guys had already targeted John, and when so many others got involved, the initiative was no longer in their hands, but in John's. You haven't forgotten that John gave them a chance!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bushi's heart stirred, and he said in a deep voice, "You mean the food factory matter? John has already given them enough face, offered them benefits, and even made concessions. So John will not back down any further and will definitely teach them a profound lesson. Now John has an absolute reason!"

"That's right, that's exactly it. Greed has made those guys lose their minds. They've already received benefits from John, but human nature is insatiable; they want more. So this conflict between them can't be peacefully resolved. It can only end when one side retreats. Anyone who gets involved will be torn to pieces. Look at those guys in Europe; they didn't want to get involved. They all stayed far away. But there are so many foolish guys in the US, or perhaps it's more accurate to say greedy guys. After all, all they see is profit; they haven't seen anything clearly!"

Was Old Man Shi right? No, he wasn't entirely right. Those guys weren't blind to all of this; rather, they chose to ignore it due to the lure of profit, which led to the current situation. The longer these guys wait, the more advantageous it will be for John, as it will give him more time to prepare and take better precautions.

“Dad, I don’t understand. These guys couldn’t possibly be unaware of John’s methods, and John’s choice to show up at this time clearly indicates that he was prepared. How could they ignore such an obvious situation? Can greed drive them to such madness, making them lose all sense of right and wrong!”

Old Man Shi nodded and said, "That's exactly their reaction. All they care about is profit. They always think John will back down, because Morgan won't let John go crazy!"

The greed of the human heart is insatiable; the more tempting such opportunities are, the more insane those guys become, not to mention the other interests involved. Oregon Capital doesn't want to see John go any further, just like the elephant and the donkey. A powerful Oregon is a threat, a hidden danger to them!

Whether it was the donkey, the elephant, or even those old guys like Rockefeller, none of them could have imagined that John would be able to develop Oregon to its current state in such a short time, and that he would have such a formidable grasp of the state. Many are now filled with regret, but regret is useless; it has already happened, and they have to face it!

"Can Morgan himself persuade John? Besides, things aren't peaceful within Morgan either. If he leaves the US at this time, will Morgan himself be in trouble? If things get out of hand, it won't be good for Morgan; it could even be a disaster!"

"Don't worry, don't underestimate John's resources or Morgan's abilities. Since he dared to do this, he must be absolutely confident. You don't really think that Jimmy is incompetent, do you? He's been able to become Morgan's confidant for so long. Do you think he's incompetent? Do you think he could have gained John's approval if he wasn't? It's only because of this important matter that Morgan had to step in. Otherwise, Jimmy would also be able to negotiate with John."

That's true, but reality doesn't allow for that. In such a significant matter, status and position are still very important. If Jimmy were to meet with John, he wouldn't be qualified to discuss such an important matter. After all, it involves too many things, even the development and future of Oregon. This is not a decision that a small manager like Jimmy can make. After all, this is a very big game!

(End of this chapter)