America: My Time

Chapter 160 The Old Man's Worries
Chapter 160 The Old Man's Worries
"That's right. We're discussing whether this unexpected situation in Britain presents us with any opportunities, and if so, how we should handle and respond to it. The British have always been arrogant, but this time they're in a bit more trouble!"

"I also think they're in big trouble, so I wanted to see if there was anything to gain from this, whether I could get the Englishman to clash with that bastard John, dig a huge pit for him, and speed up the depletion of his funds!"

"Impossible. John's funds have always been normal. For example, in his investment in Japan this time, Universal Pictures did not provide any funding; the funds were all handled by the Japanese side. So this kid has a huge amount of money at his disposal. He made a lot of money in the previous gold futures market. If we really wanted to set a trap for him, I think it would be most reasonable to do it in the United States. At least under our noses, we can keep track of his information at any time."

"Although this kid's investments in the US seem crazy, those companies can easily afford them themselves. I really can't think of anywhere else I could dig a hole for him. If I had to say, it would be real estate. That kid has acquired a lot of real estate in New York, and they're all around Times Square!"

"Real estate? That won't work, but I heard that kid is in talks with Morgan to acquire the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. Apparently, the funding will be provided by the Japanese bank, so it won't add much of a burden!"

"Gentlemen, you seem to have forgotten that that kid also has mining investments. Moreover, as far as I know, he has already discovered gold in the area he explored, and he is now speeding up the exploration of the entire mining area. We should have results in the next few days. Perhaps we can start from this point. The amount of funds needed to fully develop a new mining area is enormous!"

"No, it's difficult. That kid wouldn't do that. If he intended to mine gold himself, he would have made preparations long ago, instead of just acquiring a few small prospecting companies. No matter how big the gold mine is, he would definitely choose to sell it to raise funds for his own development. Only in this way can he avoid being short of funds!"

"Yes, it's impossible to get this kid involved with such simple methods. Mining won't happen now. I have a good suggestion. Since we want to drain his funds and dig a hole for him, let's look for something he likes. Airplanes are the best choice, whether it's an airline or aircraft manufacturing. I won't say much about airlines, everyone knows what I mean. As for aircraft manufacturing, don't you think Sikorsky is very suitable? He doesn't have a private helicopter yet, and he also owns a security company."

"Hiss, are you crazy? You actually want to give Sikorsky to that kid? Even if everyone agrees, do you think that kid will accept it?"

"Yes, of course he would. Besides, Sikorsky has no problems with funding or development at all. I don't think he would refuse. Just think about Bentley's situation and you'll understand. As far as I know, John initially only wanted to acquire Bentley Motors and had no other intentions. But when the Englishman offered Land Rover and Aston Martin, he agreed without hesitation. Why do you think he agreed?"

"It's an opportunity. If we miss this chance to acquire Land Rover and Aston Martin, it will be difficult to do so again. Although Europe is not lacking in such car brands, such opportunities are rare, let alone when they are offered to us. It would be foolish to refuse, even if it means bearing some pressure!"

“That’s right, exactly. Without Land Rover and Aston Martin, do you think Bentley would be able to develop a new car so quickly with just its limited resources? Timing is crucial, at least in this kid’s eyes!”

"That makes sense. In that case, we should really test the waters. The only problem is that this kid might still choose to take out a loan from the Japanese bank, which would be quite difficult!"

"Taking a loan from the Japanese bank is inevitable, but we don't need to worry. This kid can't be completely without suspicion of the Japanese bank, and he can't let himself be under too much loan pressure. So listing the game world is an inevitable choice, and it's not impossible for Dream World to raise funds. It just depends on whether Sikorsky can tempt him."

“It’s worth a try. You all know how Morgan got in touch with this brat. Wasn’t it because of Universal and NBC? If they can do it, why can’t we? Does Sikorsky have the ability to defy our decision?”

"Is it worth it? Is it worth paying such a high price?" "It is worth it. Even if we don't want to gain any benefits from the game world and the dream world, it's still worth it for us to test this kid. Don't forget his age. We're all getting old. Do you think any of the younger generation can be a match for this kid after we die? Even if we pay a high price, it's worth it for us!"

Silence fell over the room in an instant. Everyone understood that none of their juniors could stand up to John, that brat. Once they were gone, it wouldn't be difficult for this kid to scheme against their juniors. Moreover, he had every reason to do so, because it was the people who had given him that reason.

At this moment, many of the old men were filled with regret. Had they known that John was so capable, they shouldn't have schemed against him for such a small gain. In truth, these old men only had these thoughts now. If they could do it all over again, they would still make the same decision. Greed was deeply ingrained in their bones, becoming their instinct. They wouldn't let go unless they were truly defeated and made to feel pain. This time was no exception. Although they didn't say it aloud, they still harbored a terrifying trump card.

"Let's give it a try. Regardless of success or failure, it's a good choice for us. If we succeed, we can get everything we want, and we might even be able to set a huge trap for him. If we fail, we'll still be expressing our attitude to him and easing tensions between us. Even if it's just a little bit, it's worth it."

"But Sikorsky is no ordinary person. If we give it to him like that, we might regret it, just like Bell Labs did!"

"Do you think other aircraft manufacturers would accept it? They won't accept it if there are problems, and you're reluctant to give it up if there aren't. Everyone's having a tough time right now, but this kid is having the best time in the whole of America. He's the only one expanding like crazy. He's starting to resemble a conglomerate. If his bank weren't so small and didn't have enough power, he'd be a conglomerate by now. Do you understand? This kid already has a status equal to ours. Give him another twenty or thirty years, and he'll still be at his peak. Will we old guys still be around then? Will we be able to stop him?"

“Well said. We should now face ourselves and John. If he is really interested in aircraft manufacturing, we can’t stop him. Sikorsky is still under our control, but there are many aircraft manufacturers that are not. Don’t forget that there is a company in the United States that is more suitable for him. If this kid sets his sights on it, Morgan can definitely help him acquire it. We can’t turn a blind eye to it.”

"Let's take action. Don't hold back. We have no other choice now. If we want to test this kid's strength and his thoughts, we have to pay a price. If someone isn't even willing to pay this price, then there's nothing we can do. Perhaps giving up is the best option!"

“Giving up is impossible. Even if we let go and stop scheming against this bastard, he won’t forget what happened before. In this confrontation, we have no way out. Only by making full preparations can we gain the upper hand in the upcoming confrontation, have a chance to recover our losses, and have a chance to compete with Morgan!”

"I think this decision is a bit crazy. The sale of Sikorsky needs to be carefully considered. Letting this kid get involved in a new field will also put pressure on us, and we could even suffer heavy losses if we're not careful!"

"Heh, ridiculous. This is our familiar territory. Do you think John is qualified to be compared to us, qualified to win in our familiar territory? If you don't even have this much confidence, then you are not suitable to participate in this confrontation. If you want to leave, I believe no one here will refuse."

“It’s not that I lack confidence, but I feel that you are all underestimating this brat. Before he retaliates against Britain, we’d better be cautious and not make any rash decisions, as that would not be good for anyone. Knowing your enemy and yourself is the key to victory. We need to be careful now, as any carelessness will cost us dearly. I don’t want to experience another failure, and I don’t want to give this kid another chance to grow stronger, especially since this is an opportunity that we created!”

Another silence fell over the room as the old men pondered these words. Was it the right thing to make a hasty decision now? Would everything really turn out as they had calculated, allowing them to seize the initiative? Everyone present needed to take this question seriously and dared not be careless in the slightest, because it was of great importance and would affect everyone. No one could afford to underestimate it, or they would pay a heavy price!
"Perhaps we really need to be careful, but we are not without time. We will soon see what kind of retaliation that kid will make, and then we can talk about this topic again. Let's end our discussion here today. Everyone go back and think it over carefully. We can make a decision at the next meeting."

(End of this chapter)