America: My Time

Chapter 216 Morgan's Goodwill

Chapter 216 Morgan's Goodwill
Morgan was also unsettled. As the storm intensified, he felt the pressure. They were not the ones behind it, nor were they involved, yet the storm was growing larger. This made them somewhat worried. If the storm turned against John, it might make the situation even more dangerous and terrifying.

"Jimmy, what do you think those old guys are up to? If they really want to take down Japan, do you think they have a chance of succeeding? What role have they played in this storm? I'm starting to lose track of these guys. First, they gave John a little taste of success and sacrificed Sikorsky. Now they're subtly targeting John and Japan. What are they really up to? Do they really want to have a showdown with John? Or do they want to take down Japan as well?"

“Boss, I also can’t see through the current situation. Now, some people have started targeting John, and even Morgan. Those guys have started to make crazy plans. Bentley Motors’ acquisition is very abnormal. Both car companies have problems. They agreed too readily without any intention of bargaining, and they even offered a very fair price. This makes me uneasy. Moreover, Hollywood is also making moves now. Those Hollywood giants are joining forces and preparing to target Legendary Entertainment. It’s as if Bentley Motors knows nothing about all of this, while Legendary Entertainment is targeting Warner and Disney, completely ignoring the actions of other Hollywood giants. This is also puzzling.”

"It seems this guy is all scheming. Those bastards are plotting against John, and John is plotting against them too. In this situation, we can't just stand by and do nothing anymore. At the very least, we need to tell John about everything, let him know our Morgan stance, that we're on his side. We can't let him think we're involved in his schemes, otherwise it will be very disadvantageous for us. Those old guys might be trying to use this method to drag us into this mess, to create problems between us and John."

“Boss, that’s certainly a possibility. Everything is too strange right now. We really need to be fully prepared and not get caught up in this vortex, otherwise it could ruin our relationship with that little fox, John.”

“Jimmy, you need to go to Tokyo and meet John. Tell him what’s going on in the US and ask him if he needs Morgan’s help. We need to stand firmly on his side right now. I have a feeling that he’s more cunning, and those old guys’ schemes are unlikely to succeed. I don’t want to see any problems with the financing, and I don’t want to see anyone ruin Morgan’s interests.”

Jimmy knew how dangerous the situation was. Although he didn't want to see John, as every meeting was a test for him, he could only nod and say, "Okay, boss. I'll head to Tokyo tomorrow to see John."

"Jimmy, when you meet John, ask him what he thinks about the mining industry. Also, tell him that the mining industry has significant problems. His plan to sell these three mines directly has caused dissatisfaction among some miners in the United States. Someone is pushing this from behind. Tell him to be careful and to prepare in advance to avoid being ambushed. This time, it's not just one or two companies that are being targeted, but all of his businesses. I want to know his thoughts."

"Boss, I just met this guy not long ago. Do you think seeing him again will offend him?" Although he couldn't refuse his boss's suggestion, Jimmy still wanted to try and persuade him.

"No, he will understand our good intentions. Besides, this kid isn't without pressure right now. There's been some turmoil in Japan too. Although it was quickly contained and didn't cause any major changes, his relationship with Japan has definitely run into problems. I believe John has his own thoughts at this point, and perhaps he will make a change! The same goes for Hong Kong. Those guys at HSBC are really stupid, putting themselves out there in the open."

"Boss, no matter how much this kid changes, his cash flow is still what it is. Unless he's willing to mobilize funds from the mining sector, he'll have to use the funds he's raised. But the financing hasn't started yet, so his cash flow is still under a lot of pressure. A slight misstep could lead to a devastating crisis!"

"In any case, you should still go to Japan again to see John, listen to his thoughts, and tell him about our goodwill. As for other matters, we'll see how the situation develops. The turmoil in the United States is gradually building up, and I believe it will erupt soon. I need to know how far John's preparations have progressed, whether he has completed all the necessary preparations to deal with any crisis that may occur at any time!"

"Boss, do we really need to be so cautious? With Morgan's resources, he can easily figure out John Enterprises' plans."

Hearing Jimmy's words, Morgan shook his head and said, "No, we can't act rashly at this time. We can't let John's men notice our actions, as that would lead to unnecessary misunderstandings. Besides, his men are too crazy; a slight mistake could cause unnecessary damage. I'd rather you go to Japan to meet John and hear his explanation than risk a conflict with his men. Those guys are lunatics, they've all been through the battlefield. You should understand how dangerous they are. If we really provoke their retaliation, our losses will be significant!" When the American Leopard Security Company was mentioned, Morgan became cautious. He didn't want to needlessly lose Morgan's resources. At this time, John's various companies in the United States were under the protection of security companies, and those lunatics were secretly carrying out their operations. Even Morgan had to be careful.

If Morgan hadn't been keeping a close eye on this security company, he wouldn't have noticed that John's influence in the United States was not decreasing but increasing, nor would he have realized how terrifying the hidden storm was. If a conflict were to break out, someone might pay a heavy price, or even a real armed conflict might erupt.

To take such a risk merely to ascertain John's intentions and whether the other party had completed their plan was something Morgan was unwilling to accept. He much preferred to see this hidden force inflict heavy losses on those old fogies and deal a severe blow to other financial groups—that would be the most advantageous situation for Morgan. He couldn't bear the thought of exposing John's clandestine power to those old fogies through his momentary impulse, thus antagonizing John. It wasn't worth it; he had other ways to learn all this, so there was no need to take such a great risk! Once a misunderstanding arose, it would be difficult to resolve later, and Morgan would become a laughingstock on Wall Street!

"Boss, John, that little fox, has been repeatedly increasing security. Could it be that he already knew all this?"

"It's not impossible. After all, he's a prodigy. If it weren't for his young age and some shortcomings in certain areas, and his tendency to make some basic mistakes, I would feel like I'm facing an old man, a cunning and treacherous old man. It's not impossible for such a little fox to be prepared in advance. The mining industry is a case in point. Under normal circumstances, no one would sell all three major mines directly. They would at least keep one mine for their own development. It's not just about the profits, but more about giving an explanation to the miners and making it acceptable to all parties."

“Boss, John doesn’t have that kind of resources. With his current strength, developing a new mine would require too much preparation. It would be better to just acquire a small mining company, which would reduce a lot of trouble.”

"That's why we're seeing this strange situation. Someone is secretly stirring up trouble. If it were just about the mine, it wouldn't be a big deal, but all these things together are a deadly threat. If any one of these issues escalates, it will be a huge problem for John. Whether he knows about this or not, we need to inform him and make him understand Morgan's goodwill!"

"Boss, should we help John prepare in advance? If he really intends to invest in the mine, the US side must be prepared. Even if he doesn't want to mine in the US, he still needs to save face and get some projects. This will be an explanation to all parties."

"Jimmy, what do you think about this?" Morgan was intrigued when he heard Jimmy's words.

“Boss, this is what I think. I don’t believe John was unprepared. He just doesn’t care about the issue right now. He has plenty of reasons to shirk responsibility. After all, he’s burdened with huge debts, and selling the mines to pay them off is something no one can blame him for. However, if things get too big, he’ll definitely choose a small mine to acquire to further shirk responsibility. The mining industry requires professional knowledge and expertise, which a novice can’t handle. So he has a clear advantage and can resolve any crisis at any time. Otherwise, given John’s character, he wouldn’t have failed to notice this. I even suspect it’s a setup, a scheme aimed at those who want to sabotage him, just like the car group you’re worried about, Boss.”

“I understand what you mean. You want us, Morgan, to help him find a suitable mining company, but it can’t be too big or too small, and preferably it should be useful to him!”

(End of this chapter)