America: My Time

Chapter 1576 Influence
Chapter 1566 Influence

John and Morgan quickly ended their conversation. After all, there were many things that couldn't be discussed over the phone; saying too much wouldn't be good for anyone, and they were both mindful of the Rockefellers and their ilk. Although Morgan didn't say anything, John knew these old men were definitely on the other end of the line; otherwise, given Morgan's character, he wouldn't have discussed so much with him over the phone. Whether Rockefeller and his group would send someone to talk to him in person was up to them.

After John hung up the phone, he couldn't help but shake his head. Things were developing faster and faster. Was Morgan's retirement just as simple as it seemed on the surface? John didn't think so. How could he not know what kind of person Morgan had been all these years? He was afraid that Morgan's actions were related to him, after all, he had paid a considerable price for these incidents time and time again.

Now, Morgan no longer wants to erode his relationship with John, because even the best relationships eventually run out. Whether for Morgan himself or the Morgan Group, stepping down is the best option. Those old guys will no longer have the chance to scheme against Morgan or damage the relationship between Morgan and John! As for anything deeper, John couldn't think of it at the moment; after all, even someone like Morgan has his own calculations!
With his disappearance behind the scenes and completion of asset restructuring, those old guys have realized that his methods are no longer effective. Now John doesn't need to care about the feelings of these old guys at all. Even if these old guys want to target the assets in John's hands, they have to be cautious, because their previous excuses are no longer valid.

"I wonder what decisions these old guys will make, and who will appear in China to discuss things with me this time. Will it be Rockefeller himself, or DuPont? This time, they don't have the resources to fight me. The initiative is firmly in my hands. I wonder if they will once again step in to take down my two little brothers, South Korea and Japan!"

Thinking of this, a cold smile flashed across John's face. Betraying his own subordinates for personal gain was an easy thing for old guys like Rockefeller. But if they really did it, he didn't know how the Koreans would react, but the Japanese would definitely erupt in anger. This wasn't the first time they had been schemed against by old guys like Rockefeller. Schemed against time and time again, it would be a lie to say they weren't angry!
However, John's thoughts soon shifted from the old folks to his family. His grandparents' health wasn't very good these days. Although they had traditional Chinese medicine to help, their age was a factor. John wasn't comfortable letting them go back to France, but he felt uneasy. China seemed a better place for them to retire; at least there were fewer problems. He worried about whether his uncle could take good care of them in France. Going back to France was even less desirable than going to the US; at least there were fewer troubles there. John didn't trust those French people!
It's not surprising that John had such concerns. After all, when it comes to profit, those guys don't care about such trivial matters. They can use everything they can. They are no weaker than those guys from Japan. They all know how to handle interpersonal relationships!

"What's wrong? Has something happened again?" Seeing the worried look on John's face, Lee Boo-jin asked, worried that there might be another problem with South Korea. After all, South Korea was constantly trying to negotiate with John. Although there were no problems with Asian energy, the energy they needed was being blocked by the undersea pipeline company.

The inability of the undersea pipeline to operate has a significant impact on South Korea, making them eager to resolve everything. John is the only one who can make decisions, and as long as John doesn't speak up, the so-called reconciliation is just a joke!
"It's nothing, just some things happening in the US. Some people are getting restless. But the situation in South Korea needs to be resolved once those things in the US are settled. Otherwise, no matter how much they cause trouble, it's useless. This is the consequence of choosing the wrong side. Things won't be resolved easily unless they pay a sufficient price. And those guys in Japan will also pay the price for their stupidity!" John didn't tell Lee Boo-jin about her grandparents' situation, because it wouldn't make a difference. She wasn't the one taking care of them, and she didn't have that much time. The conglomerate in South Korea had just been established, and she needed to focus more on South Korea.

John has always placed great importance on his family, a fact well-known to many. This is precisely why many have targeted his family, and even the women around him. Compared to France, his maternal grandparents in China have fared much better, living a more carefree life. If they have any worries, it's mainly their uncle.

"By the way, what's the reply from my uncle? Things aren't peaceful on the European side this time either. I wonder if anyone is bringing up my identity again. I heard before that some people were very unhappy about my acquisition of the French winery and hated the prevalence of pre-made food. I wonder if these guys are causing trouble again!"

The impact of pre-prepared meals has led to strong resistance from many restaurants in Europe, causing them heavy losses. It's impossible for these guys to be completely unaffected, after all, John has considerable assets in France and has been continuously acquiring many well-known luxury brands and wineries, which makes some people uneasy!

“I haven’t heard anything bad from over there, but my uncle is under a lot of pressure. Although it’s not as bad as mine, it’s not much better. After all, many people can’t contact you, so they can only go to my uncle.” Lee Boo-jin replied. She had been paying attention to things in Europe, since John’s consortium in Europe hadn’t been finalized yet, so it was understandable that she had some calculations in mind!
In fact, there are quite a few people watching closely. Many people want to know how John will arrange the conglomerate after the split. Even the United States is paying close attention. Compared to Japan and South Korea, the other conglomerates have not made any obvious moves!
"Right now, we can only let my uncle hold on. After all, the current situation is not so easy to resolve. Even the Koreans are resistant. Do you think the Europeans won't have their own concerns, especially France and Germany? They are most worried about my continued encroachment on their territory, particularly communications. It would be strange if they weren't worried. After all, the British have already compromised. If there are problems within their own borders, do you think their communication standards will still have a chance of success? This is a struggle for interests, and it's not a small matter. No matter how much preparation those guys have, they can accept it!"

Everyone knows how amazing the potential of the communications field is, especially with the rapid development of semiconductor chips. Naturally, the Europeans are even more tempted. They don't want to see Europe conquered by John, this American. They want to restrict John and limit the rapid expansion of Bell Labs' communications system in Europe, but unfortunately, they can't stop it!
“We’ll see what happens on the Korean side soon. They won’t be able to hold out for long. You’ve already cut off their energy supply. If they don’t compromise, they won’t be able to get away unscathed. Under these circumstances, why would they object? In comparison, are you really sure there won’t be any problems in Japan and Southeast Asia?” Lee Boo-jin looked at John with a worried expression. After all, the impact this time was significant, and she knew that if the situation continued like this, the scope of the impact would only grow larger!
"Don't worry, there won't be too many problems. Even I had to compromise and give up some interests. How can they stop it? As long as the US puts its pressure on them, they'll have to agree, no matter how unwilling they are. They may be able to control everything in their own country, but they don't have the confidence to confront the other European countries." John was very confident in his choice. No matter how crazy things got, he wouldn't give the enemy a chance. What had he been planning for so long? And his demands weren't excessive. He could completely split up the European market and not give those guys any more opportunities.

In other areas, the Americans might have some ideas, and might even take some sniping actions, but in terms of communications, no one would do such a foolish thing, as that would receive a warning from the US government. After all, communications are in the hands of Bell Labs, which is equivalent to the US controlling them, so why would they cut off their own arm?

John saw this, which is why he expanded rapidly in the communications field without encountering much resistance. Even old guys like Rockefeller were unwilling to go against John in this area, fearing that their investments would go to waste.

While John was pondering the situation in Europe and figuring out how to deal with the pressure there, the old guys in the US had already made arrangements, resulting in a outcome that shocked even Morgan. Rockefeller, that old guy, actually volunteered to take on this responsibility, and DuPont was also willing to personally go to China to discuss things with John!
Such a major undertaking could not be entrusted to one person alone, because no one would trust the other, not even Rockefeller. So, although Morgan was unwilling, he still had to accompany Rockefeller and DuPont to China to meet John and discuss the cooperation.

Perhaps the pressure from the US was too great, leading Rockefeller and DuPont to insist on immediately going to Warsaw to meet John, despite the efforts of many in the US to dissuade them. Rockefeller and his team didn't want to see their oil and energy plans jeopardized, and they also had more to discuss with John, particularly regarding communications upgrades. They wanted authorization in this area as soon as possible, given their own overseas markets. They even had further ambitions, such as developing mobile phones, all of which required John's approval.

And so, Morgan was forcibly dragged onto the private jet. Although he wasn't worried about the interests of the Morgan Group, others didn't have the same confidence as him, so even if he was unwilling, he could only acquiesce!
The every move of financial giants like Morgan, Rockefeller, and DuPont is closely watched. When people learned that the three of them were arriving in China together on a private jet, they were shocked, especially the Koreans and the Japanese. They were hoping that someone could step in to help them, but whether things would go their way was another matter. The Japanese, in particular, had been requesting help from the United States for a long time without any results. This time, they saw a glimmer of hope!
Unfortunately, those guys in Japan were overthinking it. Rockefeller and DuPont had no intention of standing up for them. After all, they were in a passive position. Even if they wanted to plead for Japan, they had no reason to do so unless they took all the responsibility upon themselves, but that was simply not going to happen.

"Morgan, do you think we can persuade John? You know that without Bell Labs' authorization, it would be very difficult for us to enter the field of communication chips!" Indeed, after seeing a glimmer of hope, Rockefeller became greedy again and set his sights on communication chips. Therefore, he hoped that Morgan could step forward and plead on his behalf!
"I have no idea, and this is different from our current purpose. If you have any ideas, you can talk to John. In addition, you shouldn't be the one to handle this. Whoever wants to participate, let them go talk to Bell Labs themselves. After all, Bell Labs has never blocked anyone in terms of authorization!" Morgan responded calmly, not paying much attention to Rockefeller's words.

“If it were possible, I wouldn’t be so worried. After all, this is the latest technology. How could Bell Labs easily open it up to us, especially since John has his own factory? Not to mention the chip war, do you think Bell Labs would be willing to release the rights so quickly under these circumstances?”

"Then there's nothing I can do. After all, this doesn't concern me much. We've already cleared out our shares, and many people were happy about our exit back then. Now that there's a problem, you can't come to me again. The Morgan Group doesn't want to get involved in any more crises. After all, nobody knows what John is thinking now!"

Morgan's answer made Rockefeller and DuPont sigh, and they were very dissatisfied with Morgan's attitude. After all, this was no small matter. It was related to their competition with John in the field of semiconductor chips. Even repeated failures had not made them give up the fight. They still held a glimmer of hope in their hearts!
(End of this chapter)