America: My Time

Chapter 293 Harvest from the Middle East

Chapter 293 Harvest from the Middle East
The negotiations went smoothly. The Middle Eastern tycoons were incredibly wealthy, placing large orders for Black Hawk helicopters for both civilian and military use. Just as John had advised them, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; if they didn't seize it, it would take time to get them again. After all, Israel wasn't just a figurehead; they had significant influence over the United States. While they couldn't order too many military-grade helicopters, they could order plenty of spare parts. Most importantly, with enough spare parts, it was easy to convert civilian helicopters for military use—a point that received strong support from the Middle Eastern tycoons.

John's "good intentions" earned him the approval of Middle Eastern tycoons, who even placed an order for ten Gulfstream business jets. It's undeniable that the Middle Eastern tycoons had thoroughly researched John and made numerous preparations beforehand. Because of these preparations, the negotiations were quickly concluded.

With this huge order from the Middle Eastern tycoon, Gulfstream Aerospace no longer had to worry about funding. When it comes to mobile communications, the tycoon has no shortage of money and simply poured in a large sum of money, so there was no reason to establish a joint venture! Of course, the other party also had no need for patents, so overall, each side had its own advantages.

As for Dream World's network system, it was directly recognized by the wealthy, resulting in a large order. The system was directly deployed in government offices, schools, finance, and so on. With this large order secured, Dream World also reaped amazing rewards.

As for Bentley's luxury cars, orders are pouring in from the Middle East. The reason is simple: Middle Eastern tycoons need to win over John, the media mogul, so they naturally make such arrangements.

In just a few days, John's transactions with Middle Eastern tycoons reached an astonishing figure. John was utterly shocked by this. These Middle Eastern tycoons were simply not short of money; whenever members of the royal family had a need, they would invariably place orders with John's companies. This method of using money to pave the way completely overwhelmed John and his CEOs!

Bentley's cars need to be produced at full capacity, as do its yachts and Gulfstream business jets. It's as if they've been waiting for this opportunity. In short, whatever they need, if Bentley and Gulfstream have it, they place an order directly. And this isn't just limited to royalty; other Middle Eastern tycoons are also involved.

What is the power of money? This is how Middle Eastern tycoons are demonstrating their power to John, and John naturally has to respond. So everything is proceeding in a pleasant atmosphere. Repairing factories is no problem, providing professional guidance is no problem—John's companies are willing to provide any service they can. Grabbing this big fish from the Middle Eastern tycoons—that's everyone's real thought; no one can resist the power of Middle Eastern money.

Although Hughes Helicopters' newly developed attack helicopter was not equipped by the United States, nor was it mass-produced, it attracted the interest of Middle Eastern tycoons. With the tacit approval of the White House, John did not hide anything and directly included the Apache in the list of helicopters for sale. This most advanced attack helicopter in the United States was immediately favored by the Middle Eastern tycoons, who placed the largest order for it.

It can be said that this trip was very fruitful. From Bentley to Bay Aerospace, and then to Dreamworld and Bell Labs, they received large orders from Middle Eastern tycoons. Riyadh was just the first step of the Middle East trip. Soon, with the introduction of the tycoons, John and his party went to Kuwait and also got a large order. Then they continued to Doha, Dubai and Muscat. Along the way, John got some enviable orders from Middle Eastern tycoons.

Of course, there were gains and losses, and John's trip naturally earned him resentment from some. However, no one dared to make a move, understanding that this was retaliation from the United States, a reflection of American dissatisfaction with their previous actions. Intervening at this juncture would only worsen the situation.

During their ten-plus-day trip to the Middle East, John and his team didn't get much rest, but their spirits were incredibly high. The trip was successful and fruitful, far exceeding their expectations. The support from the Middle Eastern tycoons was unprecedented. It was just a pity that they couldn't go to some places, as they were too sensitive, and John didn't want to cause himself any unnecessary trouble.

Perhaps the person who felt it most deeply was the beautiful Zhong, who accompanied John. After all, the trip to the Middle East showed her how extravagant the nouveau riche could be, the warmth of the Middle East, and the power of authority.

John's trip to the Middle East also caused a storm in the United States. When they learned about John's series of gains and the enviable orders, no one was not tempted. Some guys were naturally eager to get involved. After all, profit is a powerful motivator. The big spending of the Middle Eastern tycoons made them all extremely excited, and they all wanted a share of the benefits.

At this point, no one paid attention to external resistance; they only saw John's success and the gains he made on his trip. So the military industry sprang into action, all eager to participate. Naturally, the automotive industry followed suit. If John had such great success, there was no reason they couldn't secure large orders from Middle Eastern tycoons. Soon, various forces in the United States mobilized, frantically flocking to the Middle East. Companies from all walks of life embarked on Middle Eastern journeys, promoting their products to Middle Eastern tycoons. Unfortunately, few succeeded, because these companies weren't willing to offer anything better; they only wanted to extract profits from the Middle Eastern tycoons, which naturally wouldn't work.

John's greatest strength in his success was not the enthusiasm of the wealthy, but rather the best conditions he offered and the most advanced products. Although the prices were a bit high, their performance was undeniable. However, the Americans who came later did not do the same. They all treated the wealthy as fools, and naturally, they did not achieve the same amazing results.

Of course, a few wealthy businesses did show some leniency and placed small orders, but these were nowhere near as substantial as the gains John made on his trip. This forced them to reflect on their actions and made them realize that while Middle Eastern tycoons are indeed wealthy, they are not stupid; to reap rewards, one must offer sufficiently good products.

When John's plane landed at the private airport in San Francisco, he was exhausted. Faced with the enthusiasm of the Middle Eastern tycoon, John gave his best response, aiming to satisfy the tycoon. It can be said that this trip was very fruitful, and both sides had a good start and a tacit understanding began.

If anyone was still worried about John's acquisition, or about Gulfstream Space's inability to repay the huge loan on time, no one now doubted that such an astonishingly large order would make those guys in Japan regret their decision. However, Sanwa Bank was very happy; at least they didn't have to worry about the risks. With such a huge order, everyone understood that Gulfstream Space would be fine for the next few years and would develop steadily.

"It's so much more comfortable at home. The Middle East is just too hot. But at least the trip went smoothly!" John relaxed completely back home; the ten-plus days of travel had left him exhausted, both physically and mentally. The Middle East trip had gotten off to a good start, and future collaborations with these wealthy individuals would be much smoother, without so many problems.

After his trip to the Middle East, John realized the inadequacy of his own resources and the need to accelerate expansion, especially with the Gulfstream business jet production schedule being extremely tight, making recruitment an urgent priority. At the same time, the security company also needed to expand; the Middle East trip had brought in numerous jobs, with training being a particularly large order. It was at this point that John discovered his security company was still short-staffed and needed to continue expanding.

“John, after this trip, your development in manufacturing will be fully realized. From now on, Bentley and Gulfstream will only need to develop steadily, which will relieve a lot of pressure on you. However, you should also get back to work. School is about to start. Since you have decided to finish your studies in the summer, make all the necessary preparations.”

"I will. I will focus on my studies for a long time and will not take any new actions. Everything will be handled by professional managers. There are not many things that I need to do next. At most, it will be the launch of the game world after the New Year. This is not a big problem. All the preparations have been made and everything will proceed smoothly."

With the start of the new semester looming, and the four beautiful women also leaving the US, they each had their own things to do. However, with the successful conclusion of their Middle East trip, Bell Labs secured a large order for mobile communications from the region, and now has ample research funding. They also need to expedite the development of lithography machines.

Nvidia is currently accelerating its research and development efforts towards next-generation chips, which requires new lithography machines. At present, no major lithography companies are conducting new research, and Bell Labs needs to provide strong support to ASML so that they can pave a smooth path in the field of lithography.

Money isn't the issue; time is crucial. If ASML can complete its R&D ahead of schedule, it will be a huge support for Nvidia and ASUS, truly freeing them from dependence on others in the semiconductor field. Similarly, the success of Bell Labs' mobile patents proves their idea was correct: as long as R&D is done well, everything else can be handled by subsidiaries, making things much easier and at least not hindering Bell Labs' development.

Of course, Bell Labs' incredible success also gave hope to semiconductor companies like Intel. If some of them were still observing and thought John's advice was problematic, they immediately took action. Bell Labs had brought back enough profits from just one trip to the Middle East, making them envious and forcing them to change their previous ideas and learn from Bell Labs.

(End of this chapter)