America: My Time

Chapter 250 John's Refusal

Chapter 250 John's Refusal

"Alright, let's leave it at that. Since financing isn't an issue, we have no other plans. If you have any future plans, Morgan Stanley will do its utmost to assist you and will definitely not let you down!"

"There might be a plan, but Morgan, let's deal with the previous issues first. I don't have much time to wait. If too much time passes, I might change my mind. After all, time also has its costs!"

“Yes, time also has a cost. We are all very busy these days, and many things need to be resolved quickly to avoid unnecessary impact! John, let’s sit over there!” At this moment, Morgan stood up first and went to another corner, and John also got up and left.

This time, everything seemed normal, but the old guys like Rockefeller all looked rather serious. They were very dissatisfied with John's reaction, but there was nothing they could do. It was obvious that John was very wary of them and wouldn't give them any chance to 'cooperate' or be influenced by them.

These old guys wanted to use John's power to target Japan, but they were dreaming. John wouldn't let his interests be harmed because of them. Although they were very dissatisfied, they could only endure it. Watching John and Morgan leave, their hearts were heavy, and all of this made them even more wary of this young John.

"It seems our plan is doomed to fail. The occasion Morgan provided is of no use whatsoever. This kid doesn't care about our plan; all he cares about is his own interests!"

"This was both expected and unexpected. But it's good this way, at least we know his attitude. I wonder if Morgan can persuade the young man to share his insights at this financial gathering!"

"It's difficult. This kid is no simple character. Moreover, it seems that his focus is not on finance, but on industry. It is precisely because he is on the path of industry that he is so unscrupulous!"

"Yes, we have to admit that this kid is exceptionally capable in the real world. From the gaming world to Legendary Entertainment, and now to Dreamworld and Nvidia, he has shown unimaginable vitality. Now that he has such a large sum of money, what direction do you think he will take next?"

"It's hard to say, but there might not be any moves in the financial sector. Perhaps, as we worried before, this kid will abandon his expansion in the US and turn overseas, which is beyond our control." At this point, these old guys still have the idea of ​​controlling John Investment. It can only be said that they are thinking too much and taking themselves too seriously. This is no longer their era, and it is simply unrealistic for them to want to control everything.

"Neon is our next target, and the target of the entire Wall Street. If Morgan can't persuade this kid to participate, it might have a small impact on us, after all, we don't have much time left!"

Amidst the anticipation of the old men, John, Morgan, and Jimmy settled down in another corner. Just as they sat down, several stunningly beautiful women emerged from a small room nearby, dressed in exquisite evening gowns that perfectly accentuated their figures. They were truly angelic faces and devilish figures; each woman was the epitome of beauty.

John knew from the appearance of these beautiful women that Morgan had prepared this all along. These women sat down next to John and his two companions and soon poured them a glass of wine.

“John, you know the situation in the United States right now. I know you dislike those old guys like Rockefeller, but you should understand that this time they don’t just represent themselves, but the entire Wall Street!”

"I know they've been eyeing Japan for a long time, but unfortunately, they didn't expect the Japanese to develop so quickly, gradually disrupting their plans. They want to reap Japan's wealth, but they can't find a suitable way to do so. Japan's financial market is exclusive, so they can't interfere, while Japan's real economy is developing rapidly, making these old guys worried. But their plans have nothing to do with me. Our goals are different. They value finance, while I value industry. So I don't want to get involved in their plans. Whatever they want to do is their own business, and I won't get involved."

“John, you can’t say that. If you let Japan continue to develop like this, I believe you yourself will be greatly affected. Japan’s semiconductor industry is developing too fast and should be restricted. Even Intel and other semiconductor companies can’t handle it now, so we all need to work together to limit Japan.” “To be honest, I don’t have a high opinion of them at all. If they really want to develop in the semiconductor field, they should show determination, not act like this. If I’m not mistaken, those guys want me to buy their outdated memory chips. That’s impossible. Nvidia won’t do that, and there’s no reason for them to do so.”

“John, if you were in Intel’s position, what would you do? If things continue like this, Intel’s situation will be dangerous, and the entire US economy will be in danger. We need to work together to make changes.”

"If I were Intel's CEO, I would invest heavily in research. The gap between them and Japan isn't that large now; they can catch up as long as they put in the effort. The prerequisite is that they need to abandon their factories in the US and move production to Asia, to regions with cheaper labor, to reduce their costs. Focusing on research in the US while relocating production overseas is the best option. They should learn from Nvidia's approach, focusing solely on research. In fact, not only Nvidia, but Bell Labs did the same—focusing solely on research and abandoning all production. Only by concentrating on research can they catch up with those Japanese guys; otherwise, they'll only sink deeper and deeper, waiting for the White House to take action."

John paused here, shook his head slightly, and continued, "Actually, I don't like being passive. I prefer to take the initiative, which is why I've made so many investments in Taiwan, transferring semiconductor production to Taiwan and China. Placing all our hopes on the White House takes time. Who knows, even if the White House wants to interfere, it will take time, time to negotiate. By the time they've finished negotiating, I'm afraid the US semiconductor industry won't be able to withstand the impact from Japan and will have to cut their losses and give up. Even if they intervene then, the US semiconductor industry will already be affected, at least in terms of memory chips."

“That makes sense. John, you should actually share your views on Japan, the US economy, and finance at tonight's party. Exchange ideas with everyone; only through exchange can we cooperate!”

“I don’t need this kind of cooperation. You should know that I’m not that interested in finance. My goal is real industry. Even Hurricane Investment wasn’t entirely for finance, but for real industry. So I don’t want to participate in Wall Street’s plans, and I’m not willing to participate. No matter what your ideas or actions are, I will not participate.”

"John, are you really not tempted by the neon lights at all?" At this moment, Morgan's gaze was fixed on John. In his view, it was impossible for John not to be tempted, knowing that if Wall Street's plan succeeded, there would be huge profits.

"It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted, but I know my abilities and what I should do. Wall Street's focus is on finance, while my focus is on real industry. I won't do something foolish like putting the cart before the horse."

Although John said this, his heart was screaming, "How could I not be tempted? It's just that I know the situation in Japan better than you do, and I know better how to fleece Japan. Your methods are too brutal, and I don't want to get involved in your schemes."

John has already entered the game ahead of time, and he has none of the restrictions and concerns that Wall Street guys have. This is because he has already made a good start in Japan, whether in real estate or finance, so there is no need for him to participate in Wall Street's plans or take risks for these guys.

"Alright, I respect your choice. But John, is your Hurricane Investment plan really feasible? Can big data really help financial investments make predictions? Your plan has reached that stage, so you shouldn't need to keep it a secret any longer. Dream World will be raising funds soon, and this secret probably won't last much longer!"

"In my opinion, big data is feasible, but it requires time and significant investment. Minicomputers are somewhat insufficient for this task; large servers are the key. However, if Morgan is interested, we can collaborate with Dreamworld to bring our network into Morgan; it's quite mature now!"

As John finished speaking, a hint of joy appeared on the faces of Morgan and Jimmy. They both knew what the network John was talking about was. If it really worked, it would be a significant boost to Morgan and could even bring about a stunning change in the entire financial market, leading to a revolution in the entire industry and a technological revolution.

If this can truly be achieved, Dream World's market value will be even more astonishing. Perhaps this is the result John has been waiting for, and this is Dream World's backup plan.

(End of this chapter)