America: My Time

Chapter 292 Trip to the Middle East
Chapter 292 Trip to the Middle East

"Mr. John, are the acquisitions that were rumored earlier true? Your Gulfstream Aerospace completed the acquisitions of Pan Am and Western Airlines, and also acquired Hughes Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney?"

In response to media inquiries, John nodded and said, "Yes, Gulfstream Aerospace has completed the acquisition of these companies, and your news is a bit behind schedule. Gulfstream Aerospace has also acquired Sikorsky and Cathay Pacific! I know everyone wants to know the details, but the acquisitions have just been completed and need time for integration, adjustment, and planning. So please don't worry too much. We have prepared the information for you!"

John knew that the press conference would attract a barrage of questions from the media, so he prepared materials for them from the outset, as if he had no intention of hiding anything, allowing them to learn about Gulfstream Aerospace today and its numerous acquisitions in the aviation industry.

John's plan was to cut through the mess quickly and decisively. No matter what schemes the enemy had in the shadows, as long as he didn't respond, they would be helpless. The materials were right there; how you interpreted them was your own business, and had nothing to do with John or Gulfstream Aerospace.

The materials were quickly handed to the reporters. John then said, "As you all know, there's not much time left before the start of the semester, and I have a lot of things to take care of. So, if you don't have any other questions, I'll be leaving this press conference now. As for our union friends, don't worry, Gulfstream Aerospace has no intention of laying off anyone!"

Any other questions? In a short time, most of these guys' questions could be answered with the information John provided, so there was no point in asking any more questions. Therefore, these guys could only watch John leave, and the press conference ended abruptly without causing any stir. All the reporters and media wanted to go back and study the information in their hands as soon as possible.

"Boss, your idea is the best! This quick and decisive approach shuts these guys up and gives us enough time to adjust! As long as they don't interfere, I believe we'll see results soon!"

"What we need is to get rid of these guys quickly. As long as we don't decide to lay off people, internal personnel adjustments are not a problem. If someone is unwilling to accept the situation, then they can stay in their current position. We won't force them!"

Pan Am does not force flight attendants, ground staff, or even pilots to make adjustments, but you will need to be retrained. However, it is impossible to advance further in your career within the company. If a crisis comes and layoffs are necessary, those who refuse will naturally be the first to be laid off.

Soon another storm hit the United States, and the aviation industry was filled with the sound of wolves. The acquisition of two major airlines, as well as the acquisition of Hughes and Pratt & Whitney, did not cause much of a stir, because such acquisitions do not have a significant impact on the outside world, at least not in the short term.

However, for those with a keen eye, the situation is entirely different. With this acquisition completed, everyone has witnessed Gulfstream Aerospace's potential and its enormous advantage in helicopters, truly making it an absolute helicopter giant. Meanwhile, Israel, which had previously clashed with John, is now on edge, as such a military-industrial giant will have a significant impact on them.

At this point, the donkeys also became anxious. If they continued to drag things out, their troubles would only get worse. John was now not only a media giant and a semiconductor giant, but also one of the military giants. Soon, the donkeys reached a consensus and accepted John's settlement terms. They also quickly communicated with John.

When John received the donkey's reply, a faint smile appeared in his eyes. It was time to take action. School was indeed about to start, but did he need to prepare for it? No, John didn't need to. He needed to have a conversation with the Middle Eastern tycoon and teach those Sebastian guys a lesson.

"What? You're going to the Middle East? There are only a few days left before your semester starts. How could you have such an idea?"

"Mom, I know there are only a few days left before school starts, but I need to make arrangements for the development of Gulfstream Aerospace as soon as possible. I need to find a good buyer for Gulfstream Aerospace. Middle Eastern tycoons are undoubtedly the best choice. As long as we get orders from Middle Eastern tycoons, all the problems of Gulfstream Aerospace will be solved and there will be no pressure at all!"

“Let him go. Right now, he has to consider the development of Gulfstream Aerospace. With such a large debt, he needs sufficient profits to ensure that its development is not affected. Only in this way can people’s hearts be stabilized.” At this moment, John’s father, Smith, stood on John’s side because he valued the development of Gulfstream Aerospace more than his temporary academic problems.

“John, when are you going to the Middle East? It’s better to do it sooner rather than later!” “I’m waiting for Mary Barra, Meg Whitman and Anne Malcasi to make their preparations. This time it’s not just an aviation deal, but also a collaboration in the automotive and communications fields. If everything goes smoothly, not only can Gulfstream’s problem be solved, but the mobile communications problems of Bentley and Bell Labs can also be solved.”

"Looks like you're planning something big, but aren't you worried that such a high-profile operation will make those guys uneasy?"

"I don't care what they think, nor do I want to pay attention to it. Since they have taken the initiative to stand against me, they should bear my wrath. Moreover, I, Kong Xing, will not change my decision because of their thoughts and hinder the development of Gulfstream Aerospace. If they insist on continuing to be my enemy, I am not unwilling to teach them a lesson in every way! With the help of major conglomerates and the tacit approval of the White House and the Donald, I believe that no one will stop Gulfstream Aerospace from making transactions with Middle Eastern tycoons this time, and all transactions will be reasonable and legal."

Anyone who has angered the masses will inevitably face retaliation from various forces in the United States. No one wants to see external forces affecting the United States or interfering with the development of American companies, so John's actions were tacitly approved by everyone.

John originally planned to take four beauties to the Middle East, but unfortunately Naoko and Akina needed to record, and time was tight, so they couldn't delay any longer. As for the beautiful Ye, she wanted to go back to Canada to see her parents and couldn't accompany John. Only Cherie Chung had nothing to do, so she decided to go to the Middle East with John.

The next day, John met Mary Barra, Meg Whitman, and Anne Malcasi, and also made arrangements with the Middle Eastern tycoons. His private jet immediately took off for the Middle East.

When John left the United States for the Middle East, the old guys all sighed inwardly, becoming even more wary of his petty behavior. This guy was simply too crazy. He had just received a reply from Donkey and immediately took action. Moreover, it wasn't just about Gulfstream Aerospace; he wanted to launch Bentley, Dreamworld, and Mobile Communications all at the same time. His efficiency was terrifying, making these old guys feel vaguely uneasy.

"Perhaps we shouldn't have handed Hughes and Pratt over to this little fox, giving him even more trump cards in his overseas expansion." At this point, Rockefeller regretted it a little, but the deal was already done, and it was too late to regret it.

"Boss, are we really sure there won't be any problems on this trip? I have a feeling things won't go so smoothly. After all, our research in the military industry has only just begun, and the costs are very high. It will be difficult to get orders from Middle Eastern tycoons!" At this moment, Mary Barra was a little worried. After all, Bentley's development in the United States had been affected to some extent, and there were some obstacles in the research.

"No problem. Although we've only just started our research, they'll definitely be interested. Military armored vehicles and mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles are not issues. As long as the defense and firepower are adequate, cost is not a problem at all! Rich people never lack money, so we don't need to have any cost concerns!"

"Foolish and rich" is the term used to describe Middle Eastern tycoons. Moreover, this time it wasn't just Bentley that made an appearance; Dreamworld, Bell Labs, and Gulfstream Aerospace were also involved. As long as they gave the other side enough face and their armored vehicles were powerful enough, everything else was a minor matter. John was well aware of this.

The plane gradually landed at Riyadh airport. The Middle Eastern tycoons were very eager for John's arrival because they had received good news: the United States was selling them arms. Gulfstream Aerospace had received the White House's tacit approval and was giving them full access to helicopters. Such news was very tempting to these guys.

In fact, when Bentley Motors first approached them to actively promote its armored off-road vehicle, it gained the approval of Middle Eastern tycoons. Although it was expensive, it was worth the price, luxurious, comfortable, and very safe, definitely much better than the Hummer used by the US military. Therefore, the Middle Eastern tycoons had a certain understanding of John, this newly emerging American tycoon, especially given the recent storms in the United States, which made them pay more attention to this media mogul.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend, so they naturally wouldn't refuse this tycoon's goodwill. Moreover, what he brought wasn't some cheap imitation, but genuine, high-quality goods. Indeed, the price was very reasonable, but the tycoon didn't care! As long as it was genuine, that was enough, and the goods were worth the price. At least, that's what these tycoons thought. They didn't have many problems in this meeting; even armored vehicles and ambush protected vehicles, which were still just blueprints, were approved, and they were willing to import a batch, completely unconcerned about the high price. In their eyes, it was nothing; they had even placed numerous orders for yachts with the Bentley Group.

(End of this chapter)