America: My Time

Chapter 268 Morgan's Actions

Chapter 268 Morgan's Actions
“Boss, what if John, that little fox, refuses? We need an explanation. Besides, we have no idea what John is planning. His scheme is too bizarre and unpredictable.”

"That's unlikely. John will have to make some sacrifices. If the price is reasonable, it might not be a problem. After all, things are different now. As long as those old guys compromise and the White House makes a move, everyone has to give them face, including John. The White House's re-election is almost a certainty now, so everyone has to give them face. If the White House makes a move, John will have to give something in return!"

"Boss, really? This little fox isn't someone you can easily compromise with; his methods are incredibly cunning!"

“Nothing is impossible. Nowadays, most of the manufacturing industry in the United States is relocating overseas, and John’s car group is one of them. Before, because of the many suppression issues, no one said anything. But the White House spoke up and told those old guys to restrain themselves. John has to acknowledge this favor, so he naturally has to make a gesture. You can’t not create a job environment for the United States. Unless this little guy John has no idea about the US aviation industry, he will definitely have to compromise this time. After being re-elected, the White House can continue for another four years, and no one will dare to underestimate it! The power of the conglomerates also needs to be restrained. After all, everyone can’t do without the support of the White House.”

“Boss, John can focus on other areas. There’s no need to take over those old guys’ airlines. As far as I know, this little fox has been focusing on retail and has many acquisition plans. He can shut the White House up in that area. There’s no need to take over those old guys’ airlines and take on such a heavy burden.”

“Jimmy, what you see as a burden may not be a burden in John’s hands. Look at the results of Bell Labs and think about his Legendary Entertainment. You’ll understand that it’s not that those companies are a burden, but that people haven’t seen through the problems behind them. As long as we find a suitable direction, turning things around is not difficult.”

"Boss, that's true, but I still feel like it's a bit unreliable."

"Don't worry, there won't be any major problems. As long as John still wants to cooperate with those guys in Japan and isn't blocked by the White House, he'll definitely compromise. Besides, how much money do you think John will have after this round of financing? Dreamworld is completely different from Nvidia now. With the cooperation of those guys in Japan, the market is bigger and the market value is naturally stronger, so they have to give up some benefits."

At this point, Morgan's gaze sharpened, as if he had thought of something. After a moment of contemplation, he continued, "Jimmy, since those old guys have their eyes on airlines, we'll help John complete the acquisition of aircraft manufacturing. This time, you can talk to John and hear his thoughts. If he's willing, we'll help him break up McDonnell Douglas! We can't let those old guys take advantage and steal our Morgan clients."

"Boss, is that possible? That's McDonnell Douglas. Even if it's split up, it will cost a lot. With John's funds, I'm afraid it's hard to support such a huge expenditure. I think it's unlikely. Unless he's stupid, he won't accept it. This is an aerospace manufacturing company, not an ordinary company."

“I know, but I think there’s a chance of success. As long as this kid is willing to accept the old guys’ schemes and take over Pan Am and West Air, then there’s a chance. Don’t forget that this kid also has Gulfstream, so he’s not entirely a newbie in the aviation manufacturing industry!”

Jimmy didn't believe a word his boss said. John had only been in charge of Gulfstream for a short time, and his understanding of aircraft manufacturing was probably very limited. How could he possibly break up McDonnell Douglas and sell a part of its business to this little fox, John? No one would accept that. McDonnell Douglas was in a bad situation right now.

“Boss, how do I convince John? Even if we’re going to break up McDonnell Douglas, we need to have a reason. McDonnell Douglas not only manufactures civilian aircraft, but also military aircraft. Breaking it up won’t be that simple.”

“I know. Ask John. If he wants to get involved in civilian applications, we’ll help him split off a portion of the civilian large aircraft manufacturing. If it’s for military use, we can do that too. As long as he has the need, we can meet it!”

"Boss, that's unlikely. The timeframe is too short, and McDonnell Douglas is unlikely to divest its fighter jet production. It would be even more difficult for civilian production. Trying to negotiate now would probably have no chance of success!"

"No, we don't need to worry about that. Even if it's a split, what kind of choice do you think John will make? If it's for civilian use, he probably won't choose to produce McDonnell Douglas's latest aircraft. At most, he'll just take on the older DC-9s. And this is a good time, after all, there was a plane explosion in Canada a few months ago, which is beneficial for this kid's acquisition. As for military use, he will definitely not be interested in fighter jets, that's McDonnell Douglas's lifeblood. Relatively speaking, the C-17 transport plane is a good choice." Jimmy didn't expect his boss to have already done so much preparation. It hadn't been long, and his boss had already obtained so much information about McDonnell Douglas and done so much analysis, leaving him no room for refusal.

“Jimmy, don’t worry about John’s funding. If he really intends to develop in aircraft manufacturing, those guys in Japan will give him strong support. Moreover, the split will be enough for him to pull some researchers away from McDonnell Douglas, so his research won’t run into problems! However, I think this kid won’t choose to acquire military aircraft manufacturing, but will choose civilian aircraft. It’s easier to control and digest, after all, this kid already has Gulfstream. Go and tell that kid about the changes in the situation. With his intelligence, he can understand everything.”

Urged by his boss, Jimmy had no choice but to meet John. Fortunately, this time he didn't have to fly to Japan; John was in New York. These days, John spends most of his time investing in Hurricane Investment, so Jimmy met John quickly. After all, they were both on Wall Street, so it wouldn't take too long.

"Jimmy, what brings you here in such a hurry this time? Is there some problem with the acquisition?"

“John, the acquisition is no problem. The acquisition of the aircraft dismantling plant in California will be completed soon, and everything will meet your requirements. However, I came to see you this time to tell you some news. Those old guys have given up on suppressing you. Perhaps the White House has made a move. Moreover, they are now arranging the acquisition of Pan Am and West Airways. The target of the sale is naturally you. You should understand what this means!”

Upon hearing Jimmy's words, John's expression turned serious. He hadn't anticipated this situation. If the White House intervened, it wouldn't be good for him. It would disrupt his expansion plans. If those old guys really gave up suppressing him, it meant he had to accept the White House's "goodwill" and make a gesture. The fact that those old guys were acquiring Pan Am and West Airways at this time clearly meant they wanted him to accept their "goodwill," increase his capital expenditure, and prevent him from continuing to expand overseas.

How insidious and ruthless! These old guys are really something else. If something like this happens, it won't be good for me. John can imagine the sinister intentions of these old guys.

“Jimmy, are you sure this is all true? The White House really did make a move, and those old guys made a ‘compromise’ under pressure from the White House, rather than it being a pre-planned scheme by both sides?”

“That’s right. You should trust Morgan’s abilities. How could we make a mistake on such a big matter? I know that Dreamworld received a purchase from the US government and I think there’s a conspiracy involved. But I can tell you clearly that the White House did make a move. Perhaps it’s an attempt to curry favor with you. After all, the White House intends to be re-elected and naturally wouldn’t offend a media giant like you.”

Is this a conspiracy? No, it's an open scheme. Those old guys are using an open scheme. Even if I know their intentions, there's nothing I can do. Unless I refuse to give face to the White House, I have to accept these old guys' 'good intentions'.

"Heh, it seems these old guys have come up with such a clever scheme. They're using the pressure from the White House to restrict my development and disrupt my expansion plans. Even if I only take over one of the two major airlines, it will consume a considerable amount of funds, making overseas expansion impossible. They can effectively confine me to the United States. I must say, their move is quite shrewd. What do you Morgan think about this?"

At this moment, John's gaze fell on Jimmy's face, wanting to hear Morgan's opinion and understand how Morgan was dealing with this change. This was no longer just his own affair; Morgan was also involved. If those old guys really intended to hand over the two major airlines to him, they must have considered the possibility of being rejected. So, Morgan might be a tool they were using to persuade him. This made John want to know Morgan's thoughts.

“John, Morgan will always stand by your side. It’s your choice, after all, it concerns your own interests and development. Morgan will not interfere with your choice. We are friends and will not become an obstacle or threat to you. You can rest assured of that. We would never scheme against our friends!”

(End of this chapter)