America: My Time

Chapter 386 The Struggle for Interests (Part 2)

Chapter 386 The Struggle for Interests (Part 2)
"If you insist on doing this, we won't participate. Don't treat the other side like fools. If you think and act like this, you'll only make us think you're fools. You think you can just make someone go public as you please? You think you can't let such media power be controlled by an individual and that's what you're going to do? You've become too arrogant and can't see the situation clearly. Perhaps this alliance really should end. With such selfish motives, what's the point of an alliance!"

At this point, these old guys from Texas stepped forward and made their stance clear. They had always looked down on Rockefeller and his group's actions, and now they were openly slapping them in the face. In their view, Rockefeller was treating them like fools, trying to use their power to target young John.

"Times have changed. No one can look down on others anymore, and Rockefeller is no exception. I don't think John would agree to that. Besides, NBC has already made many arrangements. We have no reason whatsoever. The reason you're talking about is neither real nor reasonable. Making a fuss over a small matter is nothing, but to scheme against someone's core industry like this is a recipe for mortal enmity. I don't believe you're unaware of that. You Rockefellers are prepared for this, but we aren't, and we don't want to make a mortal enemy of John."

"That's right. We don't want to make a blood feud with a promising young man. The younger generation of the family can't afford such pressure. Although we can understand Rockefeller's situation, he has suffered setbacks in the aviation industry and is worried about the petrochemical industry. But would these dangers not exist without John's presence? And isn't all of this caused by you Rockefellers yourselves? The more you suppress him, the faster this young man develops. Otherwise, his overseas expansion wouldn't be so frantic. He still needs to consider the White House's attitude to some extent. Now he doesn't care about their feelings at all. You've given him the perfect excuse."

"Actually, I think you Rockefellers haven't grasped the crux of the problem. Is John the fox's rampant expansion solely due to his personal abilities? No, it's because he has the backing of the Japanese Bank. Every expansion he's undertaken has received strong support from the Japanese Bank, and this shipping spree is no exception. So even if you Rockefellers want to suppress John the fox, you must prioritize. Dealing with the Japanese first is the best course of action. I know you have those guys behind you, but one is not enough. This is America, not the Middle East. If they dare interfere in America again, they will face the wrath of all of us. Of course, this isn't just my thought and decision; it's everyone's decision, the White House's decision. No one wants to accept this situation, and I hope you understand!"

Originally, the old man from Citibank didn't want to say such things in this setting, but Rockefeller's actions forced him to. Was Rockefeller really that stupid? No, it wasn't that Rockefeller was stupid, but rather that they had gained a lot from it, which is why they repeatedly targeted John.

Profits are eternal, but Rockefeller cannot take them away while everyone has to share the risks. This is unacceptable and something no one can accept. When these words were spoken, the rift in their united team widened further, and not everyone was willing to continue cooperating with Rockefeller.

After negotiations, Rockefeller had to back down because if he continued to insist, it would only cause the united team to collapse faster. It was not yet time to go to war with Japan, and they were not fully prepared. If the united team collapsed at this time, the impact on themselves would be greater.

"These damn old bastards are always causing us trouble. Every time something goes wrong, we have to clean up their messes. What do these bastards take Morgan for!" When he received Rockefeller's call, Morgan was furious. Every time, he was used as a shield and peacemaker. Doing this too often would only affect the relationship between Morgan and John, and even their cooperation. No one wants to accept unreasonable demands from an ally time and time again.

"Boss, the White House also wants everyone to sit down and talk. Why don't we ask the White House to host a party? That would give them a chance to sit down and talk, and we wouldn't have to bear so much pressure!"

“Good, Jimmy, you haven’t disappointed me. This is a great idea. Contact the White House and have them make this arrangement as soon as possible. This way, we can not only relieve the pressure, but also do the White House a favor. We can handle the negotiations with John without any problems!”

"I'm afraid those old guys like Rockefeller won't agree. After all, with the White House involved, there are many things they can't discuss. What should we do if they refuse? After all, we received their request!"

"What does this have to do with us? If they don't agree, then let's not talk. I don't believe they dare to completely disregard the White House. Besides, if they refuse, we'll be more at ease and won't have to worry about this or that problem. They themselves aren't sincere, so what's the point of talking? Do we need to make arrangements for them? Contact the White House now and have them come up with a timeline and a plan. We don't have that much time to wait. Nobody knows when that little fox will make his move. Once the financial war breaks out, it will be impossible to sit down and talk again!" Hearing his boss's instructions, Jimmy immediately took action, calling the White House to communicate with them. Such matters require a lot of preparation in advance, and hosting such a party won't just involve inviting those old guys and John; there will be many more names on the guest list, all of which takes time.

"Boss, we have results from the White House. They'll be hosting a party there in three days."

"Three days have passed. It seems the White House isn't as uneventful as it appears. They don't dare to take risks and let a financial war break out. But that's fine. The sooner it happens, the better for us. If those bastards continue like this, our plans will be affected. Those old guys are eyeing Japan, and so are we at Morgan. In comparison, we know more about them than they do. At least we have many reasons."

"The situation in Japan is complicated. Even with preparation, it may not be effective in the short term. Most importantly, it requires the cooperation of the White House. Japan is developing faster and faster, and land prices are rising rapidly. Perhaps we should learn from John, that little fox, and participate in real estate investment in Japan!"

“No, we can’t do it. John, that little fox, got his investment from a Japanese bank, and he has many companies in Japan, so he can have all sorts of reasons. Most importantly, all of his investments have been successful, so naturally they won’t arouse the suspicion of those guys in Japan. But if we, Morgan, get involved, the result will be completely different.” As he spoke, the Morgan tycoon couldn’t help but shake his head. The Japanese market is still closed, and opening it up is not an easy task.

"But if we wait for the White House to make a move, even if our plan succeeds, we'll be far behind that little fox John. He has his own investment company in Japan, making it much easier for him to participate in the plunder of Japan!"

"Yes, those old guys only saw John's young age, thought he was easy to bully, and saw his shadow as a former Serbian, so they just chose to suppress him without truly understanding this young man. Why do those Japanese guys trust John? It's not just because of his abilities, but more because they think they can influence this little fox. They're very good at using the honey trap, but how effective it will be is uncertain. John's investment company is under the name of the beautiful woman beside him. As long as it's on the surface, it helps him avoid a lot of trouble. Those Japanese guys are scheming against John, and John is also using them. Their interests are aligned right now, at least in the short term."

The cooperation between John and Neon is also based on interests. Neon got everything it wanted from John, and John got the funds and resources it wanted from them. As for what the final outcome will be, that depends on their respective abilities. Morgan saw all of this very clearly.

Just like those old guys like Rockefeller, their alliance was only for profit. They just didn't expect John's rise to power to be so fast, so fast that it was beyond their imagination and their control. That's why this series of events and the repeated changes happened. In the end, it all came down to interests.

These old fogies all wanted to tear a piece of flesh from John and seize some benefits, but unfortunately, they lacked the ability and had no chance. Their thinking was too outdated; they were still living in the past glory and hadn't seen that the situation and the environment had changed. Suppressing a prodigy like John could only do so temporarily, not permanently. The best option was to befriend him. Morgan made this arrangement, even amidst internal discontent, and in return, Morgan obtained the benefits he desired.

In contrast, while the old guys like Rockefeller also gained a lot of benefits, their relationship with John, that little fox, was extremely tense, to the point of being on the verge of war, even on the verge of a major battle. This outcome made Morgan laugh coldly and despise their greed!
(End of this chapter)