America: My Time

Chapter 176 Undercurrent
Chapter 176 Undercurrents

"Boss, John is really crazy. Now he's brought up biotechnology and aviation again. I'm afraid he's going to make a big splash in medicine and aviation. Given his current situation, if he continues to expand, there will be a lot of risks!"

"Risk? What doesn't involve risk? What do you think this kid's intention is in saying such things? In my opinion, this risk is nothing. On the contrary, I'm worried that those bastards in Detroit will ruin things. Their ignorance will provoke the other side. Don't underestimate him. Anyone who underestimates him will pay a heavy price. Those bastards think John is young and dares to cause trouble. They've forgotten what caution is. Even those old guys don't dare to challenge the rules. If they dare to take this step, they will definitely pay a heavy price. The Jaguar's men are not just for show, and Donkey isn't powerful enough to cover everything up."

"Boss, are you saying John will really go all out and kill us without any scruples?" Jimmy was thrown into disarray upon hearing his boss's words, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.

“Jimmy, you need to remember that rules are rules, and they can’t be broken. Anyone who dares to break them will have to bear the consequences. It’s laughable that Donkey thinks he can do whatever he wants just because the union is leading the way. It seems they haven’t learned their lesson yet. It hasn’t been that long, and they dare to challenge the rules again. I’m somewhat impressed by their ignorance. Actually, I’m starting to admire those old guys now. They saw through John’s expansion in aircraft manufacturing, but they saw his transformation into an arms dealer. Sikorsky was able to get this kid directly into the arms dealer business. Sikorsky is an asset of Citibank.”

"Hiss, boss, things can't be that crazy, can they? Would those old guys really have such a terrifying idea?"

"Hmph, no, that's just your imagination. You should know how cunning those old guys are! Perhaps this is just the surface-level scheme; there are many more hidden schemes. Don't think those old guys are only after superficial gains; they are all crocodiles that devour people without spitting out the bones. Citibank, Rockefeller, DuPont, and others are all involved. Do you think it's simple? Of course, John is a little fox too. Why do you think he's hiding in Japan now? Just for those things in Japan?"

"Boss, you mean John also has plans and schemes? Even if he knows the situation in the US, how is he going to strategize? He's not facing a conglomerate, but a group of old guys fanning the flames, and donkeys!"

"He's been planning this all along. Jaguar Security has already taken action, and I'm afraid he already has leverage over some people. If things escalate, there will be a lot of trouble. Right now, this kid is still hiding, and it hasn't come to a head yet, but some people are starting to get restless. We at Morgan will not get involved in this, and no one can get involved. Since those old guys have schemed against Morgan, let them deal with the consequences!"

"Yes, boss, I understand!"

"No, you don't understand. Pass the word down: no one is allowed to speak about this storm. We Morgans will do nothing and know nothing!" As the head of Morgan, Jimmy was far more knowledgeable on sensitive issues. Such a storm was no small matter, and what was worrying was that the Bayard family had made no statement, letting those people stir things up. Morgan even had a feeling that John was also behind it all, perhaps this was a trap, and whoever jumped out at this time would be in trouble.

In Morgan's eyes, John wasn't as simple as he seemed. If he were, he wouldn't have amassed his current fortune. How could a young man who started planning his own security so soon after achieving success be unprepared for hidden threats? Moreover, this wasn't the first time something like this had happened. Warner had acted, the old guard had acted, and now the Donald was also making moves. What were they planning? Was it for the election?

It's not impossible; anything can happen before an election. Some people are restless for a reason, but their attempt to establish their authority using John is overly arrogant and self-righteous. They're strategizing, yet they don't realize they're not involved. Do they really think media moguls are just figureheads? Challenging a media mogul's bottom line at this time is foolish. Do they really think they've kept everything clean and won't be noticed, or have they already been corrupted by vested interests?

"Heh, I wonder what role those old guys played in this. But no matter how much those damned donkeys make a fuss, it's useless. Since this kid did it, he has a way to deal with it. Whoever jumps out will die!" In Morgan's mind, John's methods were more powerful than those donkeys', and everything was under John's control from the very beginning!

Bringing up car manufacturing as an excuse would only be a joke. Those foolish donkeys hadn't grasped John's situation in the US, but Morgan knew perfectly well. The expansion of the Southern Company alone would bring numerous jobs to the US, not to mention the renovation of Times Square. Morgan had already grasped John's plans for the Times Square renovation; the extravagant advertising scheme shocked even Morgan, but it was indeed a good method, a good way to make money. Even John's backup plan was known to the tycoon Morgan; no matter how careful John's investigation was, it couldn't escape Morgan's eyes.

And those old guys, several conglomerates joined forces to lure John into their scheme. What were they plotting? At first, even Morgan didn't see it clearly, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that things were not simple. These bastards also had their own calculations and plans, otherwise they wouldn't have paid such a high price.

Everyone is strategizing now, and it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious. However, judging from the current situation, John is not at a disadvantage. Instead, he is exchanging blows with his opponent. The seemingly calm United States is actually hiding a terrible undercurrent. No one knows what it will be like once it erupts. Now everyone is waiting for the right opportunity!
Those old fogies in the conglomerates were well aware that the rules couldn't be broken, but that wasn't absolute; everything ultimately depended on strength. If John didn't possess sufficient power, he wouldn't receive fair treatment. If John didn't demonstrate enough strength this time, those old fogies would swarm in and divide up John's assets—the game world, the dream world, and Nvidia were all too tempting.

Morgan waited, and so did the other old guard from various financial groups—waiting for John's return, waiting for everything to erupt. They all believed that once John completed all preparations, he would leave Japan and return to the United States, and that would be the moment everything exploded. Whoever was orchestrating this behind the scenes, a cataclysmic storm was inevitable.

Who understands John best, and knows his capabilities best, is naturally Morgan, who has cooperated with him many times. They are well aware of the strength of Jaguar Security Company. Jaguar Security Company is no longer the small company it was at its inception. As John's business continues to expand, Jaguar Security Company's manpower has also been constantly increasing. While it may seem that Jaguar Security Company withdrew a large number of personnel due to the Lanai Island incident, this is not actually the case. Jaguar Security Company's manpower in the United States has not decreased but increased. Only some overt personnel left; the additions were battle-hardened soldiers returning from Africa.

It was precisely because Morgan understood all this that he was unwilling to get involved or be implicated. If war broke out, it would surely be a cataclysmic event. No one knew what a bunch of uncontrolled soldiers would do. They would fight tooth and nail for their own lives. How could the United Auto Workers under Donald's control possibly stand against them?

Morgan knew exactly what the United Auto Workers were like; at most, they were just a bunch of thugs. How could they possibly fight against a group of battle-hardened veterans who had seen blood on the battlefield? If a conflict broke out, it would be an absolute disaster.

John was also observing the situation in the United States, but he wasn't too worried. No matter how arrogant the opponent was, they were no match for absolute strength. Moreover, this was a good opportunity to make an example of someone, so why would he miss it? Since someone was willing to test the law, they had to bear the consequences.

Do those bastards from the United Auto Workers have no weaknesses? No, they do, and quite a few. In the past, everyone has been hesitant to deal with them, but this time John won't care. Since these bastards have taken the initiative to scheme against him, they should be prepared to be punished and bear his wrath. He'll also teach Donkey a lesson, showing them what they can and cannot do! Although he's not a conglomerate, he's a media mogul. He'll show them the power of the media, show them what real combat is like!

A kind person is often bullied, and a good horse is often ridden. This time, John needs to flex his muscles, teach those lurking schemers a lesson, and warn those who might try to take advantage of him. In John's view, the donkey isn't scary; what's scary are those cunning and treacherous old men. Compared to them, he still has a long way to go. At least he hasn't seen through these bastards' schemes. Sikorsky is definitely not as simple as he seems; he just can't figure out his plans yet.

At this moment, John also vaguely sensed Sikorsky's problem, but he hadn't thought of it yet. However, no matter how big the problem was, he wouldn't give up, because this was his chance to enter the arms industry!

(End of this chapter)