America: My Time

Chapter 333 An Unexpected Appearance

Chapter 333 An Unexpected Occurrence
The next day, Morgan met directly with John, surprising him as it was something he hadn't expected. However, Morgan's presence made John realize that his operation had succeeded, making these guys nervous and forcing them to compromise. His retail strategy had finally succeeded!
"I really didn't expect you to come for such a trivial matter. It seems that those Rockefeller guys are putting a lot of pressure on Morgan. It's just a hospital, is it really worth you being so nervous?"

Upon hearing John's words, Morgan smiled calmly and said, "John, I'm not here for such a trivial matter as the hospital, nor for Rockefeller's little business. I represent Morgan. We've done everything we could. The final decision is Rockefeller's own business, and it has nothing to do with Morgan. Since you've agreed to the acquisition of Costco and Best Buy, let's proceed quickly. Also, regarding Dream World's IPO, I should give you a precise timetable so we can prepare. This concerns the interests of both of us!"

Faced with Morgan's bluntness, John couldn't help but sigh. The other party's behavior made him feel a little pressured because Morgan was indeed desperate, otherwise he wouldn't be in such a hurry. At this moment, he couldn't provoke him any further, lest things take an unpredictable turn.

"Late September or early October would be the most suitable time, and it would also provide a six-month buffer period, allowing Dream World's market value to reach a reasonable level. After all, the current surge in Dream World's market value is due to the Quantum Mining incident, but this does not reflect Dream World's true value. Moreover, Dream World's big data analysis is not as powerful as imagined. I hope we can give them some time to calm down, which would benefit both of us."

Morgan was utterly unconvinced by John's words. In his view, John was simply stalling for time, allowing Dreamworld's market value to rise further so that he could reap greater profits. However, John's choice was perfectly understandable; even in John's position, he would have done the same. There was nothing to be angry about, and Morgan understood this, so he didn't see anything wrong with John's actions.

“Okay, Morgan has no problem. We have more than six months. Morgan can guarantee that Dreamworld’s listing will be smoother and its value will be higher. We just don’t know when Nvidia is preparing to go public?” After confirming the listing time of Dreamworld, the Morgan executive brought up Nvidia, which was also a very important issue for Morgan.

"Next year, early next year. The current economic climate is not good, and everyone doesn't have much money. Having six months to prepare is the most reasonable choice. Early next year, late January or early February. If there are any unforeseen circumstances, the latest will be the summer." John did not give a definitive answer regarding Nvidia's IPO, but only provided a possible timeframe.

Nobody knows what will happen next, and John doesn't dare to be too certain. If something unexpected happens, Nvidia's IPO will naturally be affected, and delays are to be expected!
Morgan nodded in approval of John's decision. He dared not be careless with such a prodigious individual and understood John's concerns. Even he himself wouldn't believe John had given a definite listing date, as anything could happen.

"Alright, I'm relieved to hear that. However, John, you still need to be prepared for the hospital situation. Rockefeller might not be able to provide a top-tier hospital, which is one of everyone's most important assets!"

Upon hearing these words and seeing Morgan's unusual expression, John suddenly realized that Rockefeller had changed his mind several times in his later years. Without a top-tier hospital as a backing, this would have been impossible. These old guys were all terrified of death, and in their hearts, the value of those top-tier hospitals was more important than their own dream world. After all, life is only once, and given Rockefeller's character, it might be difficult for him to obtain a top-tier hospital.

John shook his head slightly and said, "Actually, I don't necessarily need to acquire a top-tier hospital. As long as it's a first-class hospital, that shouldn't be difficult for Rockefeller!"

"John, are you intentionally developing your career in the medical field?" Morgan's instincts told him that there was something wrong with John's statement. It wasn't about the security company personnel, but rather that this shrewd John was actually planning to develop his career in the medical field.

"I do have that idea, but I don't know yet if it will work. Everything is still unknown. After all, my understanding of medicine is limited. I only thought of this when the security company had a medical need. If Morgan has a good hospital to provide, I would be happy to accept it. The safety of employees has an impact on morale!"

John understood that such opportunities would not return. As his company continued to expand, the old fogies like Morgan and Rockefeller would become more cautious. They wouldn't accept even a mere exchange of benefits; they wouldn't watch another American conglomerate rise to power, nor would they want to see things beyond their control. Security needed to be strengthened. The reason he could contend with these old guys was because of his security company; this backing prevented them from acting rashly or challenging the rules. While rules bound everyone, the weak wouldn't benefit from them. In the capital market, rules only protected the top players, not the weak—a fact John was acutely aware of.

The more one integrates into this era, the more one understands the horror and terror of capitalist society. Perhaps the weak and ordinary people do not feel this pressure, but top figures like John are very clear about the danger behind it. The more they want to gain more benefits and control more resources, the more they need to have a trustworthy and powerful security company in their hands. This is their last resort.

Security on Lanai Island needs to be strengthened, as does security in the Middle East. Since the Middle Eastern tycoons have placed such large orders, we cannot let them down. What those guys think is not important now; improving our own strength is the most important thing. We also need to make advance plans and preparations in Africa.

John's meeting with Morgan stirred up new thoughts and heightened his vigilance. Morgan's personal visit was enough to demonstrate the seriousness of the situation. While Morgan's appearance seemed to indicate his importance, it concealed a sense of wariness. Morgan was wary of John's expansion, which was why this situation had occurred.

Morgan has appeared, so how far behind can those old guys like Rockefeller be? No, perhaps this is his last compromise with them on the exchange of interests. It is precisely because he sees through this that John said those words to Morgan, and that he cares so much about the existence of the hospital. The hospital under his control is the safest and most reliable.

"Don't worry, Rockefeller won't let you down! But John, there's something I don't understand. With Quantum Mining expanding so wildly, isn't there a problem with its cash flow? The funds you have haven't been invested in the expansion of the mining industry, and your Western Energy project is also puzzling to many people!"

"There's nothing we can do about it. Quantum Mining itself isn't in big trouble. The Japanese bank is providing strong support, and the mining machinery is all financed through loans. As for Western Energy's expansion, many people think it's foolish and unbelievable, but I can't leave my funds idle. This is the only option I have. After all, many people are secretly hindering my expansion in the United States. Now, even my attempt to acquire a brewery is facing resistance."

As John finished speaking, Morgan couldn't help but sigh. There were indeed people trying to stop John, but their actions were causing considerable trouble for old guys like Morgan and Rockefeller. Their actions were contrary to Morgan's plans.

John's expansion in the United States was under the watchful eyes of people like Morgan and Rockefeller. Morgan was also aware of the brewery acquisition, but it was not an action by these financial groups, but rather an action by Wall Street, or more accurately, by Lehman Brothers. They just did not expect that John would abandon the acquisition and instead acquire Mexico.

"John's actions represent only a small group of ignorant individuals and do not represent everyone!"

"I know, but I don't really care. The US has them, and other countries have them too. They want to compete with me for these things, so let them have them. It won't hinder my development. It's just because of the tacit understanding with White House and the agreement with Donald. Since some people don't want to see it, it's not my fault. To be honest, if it weren't for Morgan's intervention, I wouldn't have wanted to accept Best Buy and Costco. With this funding, 7-Eleven would have developed faster, gained a larger market share, and spread throughout North America."

Morgan didn't doubt John's words, which was actually a concern for many. Although they didn't understand 7-Eleven's rapid expansion, many were unwilling to see it grow too fast. The huge cash flow put immense pressure on them and made them uneasy. This massive cash flow greatly helped the expansion of Chengxin Bank, which worried people in the financial industry. John's biggest weakness was banking. If this aspect was compromised, who could feel at ease?
(End of this chapter)