America: My Time

Chapter 354 Trap or Conspiracy?
Chapter 354 Trap or Conspiracy?

John was well aware that the more frantically the expansion, the more hidden dangers it would leave behind. Of course, things weren't entirely absolute. Sometimes, the more flaws there were, the less likely the enemy would dare to act rashly, fearing it might be a trap. Therefore, John left many problems in his medical strategy, leaving many people completely confused.

At this time, not everyone was paying attention to John's pharmaceutical ventures. Although the old guard understood that John had ambitions and ideas in the pharmaceutical industry, the companies John controlled were all new companies, and in their eyes, they didn't pose much of a risk. On the contrary, they were all worried about Quantum Mining's crazy expansion and that John would become uncontrollable in the mining industry. Compared to mining, the pharmaceutical industry was just a minor player.

Such a flawed pharmaceutical strategy, is it really as simple as it seems on the surface? Could it be a conspiracy, a trap, just waiting for someone to willingly enter the game? Many bigwigs in the pharmaceutical industry have this concern.

Of course, Morgan shared the same concerns, especially after learning that John was already arranging for Bell Labs and other companies to expand overseas with all their might, which made Morgan a little suspicious.

"Given John's cunning nature, it's impossible that he's completely unprepared. But why is he turning a blind eye to the chaos in the pharmaceutical industry, without even a hint of wanting to integrate it? Even a little bit of chaos wouldn't matter to him; short-term losses wouldn't be important. Could it really be a trap, as those guys are saying?"

"Boss, I think it's very possible that John, that little fox, has his eye on those pharmaceutical giants, hoping to take advantage of the situation to strike them down, just like Freeport did before. If they hadn't provoked Quantum Mining first, giving John, that little fox, an excuse, how could he have so easily brought Freeport down, leaving the White House and Donkey speechless? If he has the same idea this time, wanting to exploit the weaknesses in the pharmaceutical industry to lure others into making a move for Hurricane Investment, and seize control of them financially, it's not impossible. Now Hurricane Investment has a lot more funds in its hands, so attacking any large company wouldn't be a problem!"

"John probably wouldn't do that. After all, if he did, the impact would be too great. Using financial means to acquire a pharmaceutical giant would have too much of a negative impact, and it would make him an enemy of the industry!"

“Boss, that’s true, but who would really be at odds with Hurricane Investment? The White House and the Donkey have no reason to stop it. It’s not John, that little fox, who’s stirring things up, but those greedy guys. If anyone dares to get involved, I believe their end will be terrible, they might even be swallowed up! I think the rumors about those old guys like Rockefeller are true. If we give John an excuse now, he might be able to complete his layout in the pharmaceutical industry at minimal cost. And those old guys aren’t wrong either. The reason John, that little fox, agreed to our plans and made so many arrangements in the pharmaceutical industry is to lure those greedy guys into making a move, so that he can act without restraint.”

"Could it be that John's ideas have changed, and he's no longer insisting on acquiring the company alone, but instead wants a controlling stake?" Morgan frowned, this change and this worry weighed heavily on his mind.

“Boss, I think that’s possible. It’s just that those Rockefeller guys have ruined it. They’ve deliberately spread all this around to make those pharmaceutical giants be careful, and even to warn other pharmaceutical companies not to make enemies with that little fox John, so as not to give him an excuse to start a war! I even think that the little fox’s departure is part of a strategy, just to create ‘opportunities’ for those greedy people!”

"Jimmy, what did you say? John is leaving the United States? What's going on?"

"Boss, John and his family are going to Bordeaux in a few days, and then the whole family will go to China for vacation. It's no secret that many people know this. It's too fake for them to go to China for vacation at this time."

"You can't say that. Even if it's fake, so what? As long as someone is blind and thinks it's an opportunity, they will pay a heavy price. Didn't those guys like Rockefeller already make arrangements and warn them? If they still don't take it seriously and insist on bringing about their own destruction, they can't blame anyone else."

At this point, Morgan paused, then sighed, "However, I think John's trip to China is not simple. Perhaps this is the beginning of his overseas expansion. This little fox's methods are too powerful, and his vision is too terrifying. In fact, his plans are even more frightening. Now, with the expansion of Neon Global Online and the licensing of Bell Labs' patents, many companies and countries are tempted. This is before the Middle Eastern tycoons have achieved results. If those Middle Eastern tycoons' plans bear fruit, even more companies and countries will go crazy for it."

"Is it worth it to use your own patents to seize the market? If you do it yourself, you might get more benefits. Although Japan's global online development is very fast, many benefits have been taken by Japanese companies. The benefits that global online and Bell Labs have gained are not as huge as imagined, and they can't compare with the United States!" "What's the situation in the United States? That's the result of this little fox's long-term planning. And what's Japan's situation? It's only been a few months. Don't you understand the difference? Moreover, Bell Labs has now directly achieved self-sufficiency. So there might be some losses in terms of profits, but in the long run, it's all worth it. By seizing the market, Bell Labs can achieve high sales volume with low profit margins and gain recognition from more companies and countries."

At this point, Morgan sighed. If John's companies were allowed to expand overseas with all their might, the situation might be even more dangerous than expanding in the United States. Unfortunately, it was too late to say anything now.

John didn't care what others thought or how they viewed him. As he finished arranging everything, the beautiful women gradually appeared in San Francisco. He had many things to do and many investments to make in China, so the responsibility of spending time with his family fell to these girlfriends.

Faced with such a call, none of the beauties were foolish enough to give up. Although they had all met John's men and received their approval, even if it was only superficial, they still abandoned their work and arrived in San Francisco early, waiting to travel to Bordeaux with John's family.

As one beautiful woman after another arrived, John's mother couldn't help but sigh, but she said nothing. After all, she had known about this for a long time, and it was John's choice; she couldn't stop him.

"John, you're really something, kid. You have so many girlfriends and you can all get along so peacefully. Impressive! But have you thought about how you're going to explain this to your grandparents?" Justin was shocked by John's 'superb' methods as he saw one beautiful Asian woman after another appear.

"Uncle, you should think about yourself first. This time, why don't you introduce Aman to Grandpa and Grandma? I can handle my own affairs, and I don't see any problem with that. Besides, I have a lot of things to deal with on this trip, and many investments to negotiate. There's nothing wrong with letting my girlfriend accompany Grandpa and Grandma. Many hands make light work. If you're envious, you can give it a try, but I'm afraid you can't do it!"

"However, the current house is still a bit small, and it's very inconvenient when there are many people. I don't know when those guys will finish my estate. That's the bad thing about the United States. These bastards are always dragging their feet when it comes to work. If this project had been handed over to the Chinese, it would probably have been completed long ago!"

“John, I’ve heard that your requirements for your estate are a bit too crazy, demanding earthquake resistance of level eight or higher. Such requirements will naturally take more time, not to mention the final decorations.”

"Hehe, I don't think it's crazy at all. San Francisco is located on an earthquake zone. There was an 8.0 magnitude earthquake in 1906. Do you think it would be appropriate if I didn't have high expectations? Besides, nearly 80 years have passed. I'm worried that a major earthquake might come again. Such a request is not crazy at all. It's the most reasonable one."

Many people didn't understand John's idea, and the contractors thought John's requirements were a bit crazy, but these were John's firm demands, and they couldn't change them, so they had to accept them. It was for this reason that John's manor was never completed, but now the main structure has been finished and the interior decoration is complete, and it won't be long before people can move in.

John's construction of his San Francisco estate showcased his madness to many, and it was precisely this obsessive insistence that made the older generation more cautious and unwilling to confront him directly. All of this indicated that John's sense of security was too low; once his bottom line was crossed, irreversible consequences would ensue.

No one wants to risk their life, and it was precisely because John had a low sense of security and acted so recklessly that he inadvertently avoided a lot of trouble. However, it was clear that John's uncle, Justin, didn't approve of John's idea, finding it unbelievable, while John's father approved, thinking there was nothing wrong with John's choice. After all, John wasn't short of money, and since it was his own house, the sturdier the better; safety was a paramount concern!

(End of this chapter)