America: My Time

Chapter 337 Conflicts Emerge
Chapter 337 Conflicts Emerge

“Morgan can bring up any ideas he has, and we can discuss them. But for Morgan to suddenly withdraw at this time is going too far. Even if the person we arranged is not capable enough, that is not a reason for you to give up!” Rockefeller dared not confront Morgan directly now. If he angered Morgan, the consequences would be serious.

"Hehe, it's too late to say all this now. We've already reached an agreement with John, and we've gotten everything we wanted. We have no intention of wasting any more time and energy, and there's no need for us to waste our precious time on your interests. You've all been too calculating. Morgan doesn't have as many thoughts as you. John and I will always be friends."

Hearing this, Rockefeller felt even heavier and was furious about the sudden turn of events. Morgan's sudden change of heart had caught them completely off guard, and it was clear that Morgan, that bastard, didn't want to cooperate with them anymore and didn't want to have any more contact with them. Things had gotten really bad.

"Could this be a conspiracy by Morgan, a conspiracy that Morgan and that little fox John had planned long ago?" In an instant, Rockefeller couldn't help but have this thought. After all, Morgan's reaction was too abnormal, and John's request was also somewhat abnormal. Suddenly wanting a hospital was a bit unexpected.

Did Rockefeller lack such hospitals? No, not at all. Morgan knew this, and his representatives were even more aware of it. Yet, under these circumstances, Rockefeller's representatives failed to react appropriately, or even make a statement on the spot. This was a problem, a big problem.

"This is troublesome. We should notify the others. The situation has changed. Let's see what their decision is. Should we continue to cooperate with that little fox, John?" At this moment, Rockefeller did not want to bear this pressure or this sacrifice alone. Everything could not be borne by them alone; everyone needed to share the burden.

At this point, Rockefeller completely ignored the fact that the previous contributions from Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky had nothing to do with them. Now that Rockefeller needed to bear the cost, he was unwilling to accept it. This would likely make it difficult for him to gain everyone's approval. If Rockefeller did this, it's likely that those who had cooperated with him would not accept it.

John had no idea that his little thought would lead to such a big change, put so much pressure on Rockefeller, and give Morgan so many ideas. However, Morgan was right about one thing: John did have his own ideas and plans in the pharmaceutical industry.

When Rockefeller issued his summons, all the old guys involved in the plot against John received this 'bad news' and came to see Rockefeller with different opinions. Many people were dissatisfied with Rockefeller's selfishness in this situation. What Morgan could think of, these old guys could also think of. It was clear that Rockefeller lacked motivation in this matter, and their selfishness was too strong, which led to this change.

"We can accept Morgan's withdrawal; after all, he has no responsibility to bear this pressure for us. But I don't understand why the representative Rockefeller appointed was so ignorant. Why wasn't he given sufficient decision-making authority before taking action? It's just a hospital; is it really worth taking so seriously? Is it worth such caution? I think you should give us an explanation for this!" The old man representing the Citibank Group finally expressed his dissatisfaction. The Citibank Group had previously paid a considerable price; Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney had both given up. But now, when it came to Rockefeller, this change occurred. How could he not be angry? Rockefeller was clearly too self-serving!

"Indeed, we need a reasonable explanation for this matter. Is Paramount Pictures really that important to you, or is it that Rockefeller can't offer a top-notch hospital in the deal, and hasn't considered our feelings? If Rockefeller can't offer a hospital, do any of us here lack the ability? Morgan's withdrawal is the best proof. They all look down on our behavior and are unwilling to cooperate with us again. This means that it will be almost impossible for anyone to get any benefits from Morgan in the future. Nobody wants to cooperate with such a petty person!"

Rockefeller had expected to be questioned by these guys, but he hadn't anticipated things would escalate to this extent. They were so angry, as if Rockefeller had incurred the wrath of the masses. This weighed heavily on his mind; it was not a good thing!
"The explanation is simply that it was a mistake. We originally thought that with Morgan involved, the deal would go very smoothly. We didn't expect that little fox John would suddenly make such a request. The people we arranged were mainly cautious, which led to this situation. However, Morgan appeared in San Francisco the next day and made a deal with that little fox John. It's clear that he had been trying to get rid of us all along and was no longer willing to stand with us."

"Heh, we would have done the same. Morgan doesn't owe us anything. They did a good job with the game's IPO, but now Morgan has gotten nothing and even been tricked by Rockefeller. Who wouldn't be angry? If this matter isn't resolved, Citibank will withdraw. We can't pay the price and not get what we want, and we can't let Rockefeller take the lion's share of the benefits." When this old man from Citibank finished speaking, everyone present was stunned. Although they had all expected Citibank to be angry, they hadn't expected it to be so intense, and that he would say something like that directly.

If Citibank withdraws, how many people will be willing to stay in this circle? Although everyone shares the same goal, Rockefeller's actions this time have chilled many people, making them worry about their own interests!

"What do you mean? This was all an accident, nothing more. If you insist on blaming Rockefeller, that's going too far. Besides, this isn't something that can't be resolved. Do you think I, Rockefeller, can't afford to take care of a hospital? The main reason I invited you all here today is because of Morgan's problem." At this moment, Rockefeller's expression turned gloomy. This was the outcome he least wanted to see, and the worst-case scenario.

"Whether this was an accident or not, Citibank will not accept this outcome. No matter how you explain it, it's all your own fault. I don't think there's anything wrong with Morgan leaving. No one will keep giving without expecting anything in return. The reason we're all sitting together is because we have a common goal. Now I'm worried that this cooperation will affect Citibank's interests. You've made us uneasy! This time you're having trouble making a decision over a small hospital. How many more such accidents will happen when we're in full-scale confrontation with Japan? Tell me, if something like this happens again, who will take responsibility? Who will bear the losses we suffer? Back then, for everyone's benefit, you said you needed Sikorsky, and we didn't hesitate, and we handed it over at the best price. Then you said you needed Pratt & Whitney, and we at Citibank still didn't hesitate and handed it over. Now it's Rockefeller's turn, it's just Montparat Films, just a hospital, but you've backed down. How can you expect us to believe you?"

When faced with a conflict of interests, everyone was watching Rockefeller. If he couldn't give everyone a satisfactory answer, the so-called cooperation would have to end there. Using Morgan as an example wouldn't work. Morgan had never stood with them. Morgan had his own ideas and plans, and he wasn't one of them!

While everyone has an insatiable greed and a desire for more profit, there's a premise: moderation. However, this wasn't seen in Rockefeller's case. Morgan had previously provided them with ample rewards, making numerous compromises regarding the game's IPO, yet Morgan didn't receive the returns they deserved. This naturally caused concern, and Rockefeller, as the leader of this group, had to provide an explanation.

This time, Morgan left because they saw no return. Who will it be next time? No one will participate in something without profit, and there will be no next time for a collaboration that offers no hope. Right now, Citigroup feels that it sees no hope.

"Rockefeller will take responsibility for this incident, and I assure you all that it will not happen again. As for Morgan, we need to be wary, and there's also that little fox, John. He's no longer willing to tolerate it; his patience has run out, and what happened this time is the best proof of that. Now it's time for us to make a decision: whether to continue suppressing this little fox or to give up suppressing him and choose to cooperate with him. Morgan has clearly chosen the former, and perhaps that was his choice from the very beginning."

Silence fell. Those present were representatives of conglomerates, all understanding the dire consequences of abandoning suppression. John's current success was a direct result of their combined efforts; relinquishing control would have far more devastating consequences. Now, with the explosion of quantum mining, fear gripped everyone. This little fox's scheme was terrifying, utterly insane.

"Let's maintain the status quo regarding John's matter for now and make a decision after contacting the White House. After all, this isn't a decision we can make alone, and the White House's opinion is also important. For now, let's continue our cooperation with that little fox John and get the benefits we want. We can put everything else aside for now. There's no need for us to confront this little guy head-on at this point!"

(End of this chapter)