America: My Time

Chapter 580 Compromise Under the Influence of Interests
Chapter 570 Compromise Under the Influence of Interests
Upon hearing Morgan's words, Rockefeller smiled calmly and nodded, saying, "You're absolutely right. That's our biggest problem. Everyone wants to get more profits, so everyone is scheming and trying to make more money. Naturally, they'll cut those research and development projects that offer no hope!"

At this point, Morgan laughed and said, "So you're not researchers, you're business operators. That's probably the difference between you and John. He can disregard immediate profits and sacrifice current interests for long-term gains. You're not doing well, your morale is too low. How can you expect me to trust you under these circumstances?"

“Morgan, everyone understands what you’re saying, but you have to understand that this isn’t a decision we can make alone. It involves many more things. We also know that Bell Labs is researching new wafer technology, but will they share it with us? That’s impossible. So we can only stabilize ourselves and think about other things!”

"I think you should sit down and have a good talk. Maybe you can come up with a win-win solution. You have your own semiconductor plans, and so does John. If you sit down and talk, all the conflicts may be resolved. After all, you both want to take back the semiconductor market from the Japanese, but you have different directions!"

"Let's talk about that later. Right now, we need to discuss how to resolve the current crisis, at least in a way that doesn't affect our plans in the Middle East. This is no small matter. You must keep John calm and prevent him from making any rash moves that could cause an uncontrollable situation!"

"All I can say is that I will do my best. Everything is beyond my control, and you should understand that!"

“Morgan, what we need is not just to try our best, but to be certain. You should understand the importance of this matter. If things go wrong because of this little thing, your Morgan losses will not be small. Now all of us old guys are taking action to quell everything in the shortest possible time. No one can stop our plan!”

"Alright, you win. I agree. If you're still worried, I can go to England myself to persuade him!"

“There’s no need to make such a fuss. You just need to tell John not to take action. We’ll handle everything else. At least there won’t be any more dangerous situations. His influence is too great now. You’ve seen the changes in the British stock market. We can’t let our guard down!”

"Indeed, we cannot let our guard down. A single acquisition has triggered a recovery in the British stock market, which is enough to prove its strong influence in the financial field. If this acquisition continues, the British will soon be able to get out of the crisis and achieve economic recovery before us. Speaking of which, it's all those guys' fault for obstructing the Mandarin Oriental Group for so long and wasting the best opportunity. However, I still think we should sit down and have a good talk with John. I have a feeling that there is something wrong in Europe. I don't believe you have no sense of it at all!"

"There is indeed a problem. In the past, we had to consider our confrontation with the Russians and couldn't take action against them. Now it seems we also need to settle accounts with them. However, for now, let's get through this crisis first, otherwise we'll be the ones who suffer!"

As Rockefeller said, this kind of situation is playing out all over the United States. When these financial tycoons make decisions, no one can stop them, not even the White House. They don't want the White House to get involved, so there won't be any problems, and there will be no opportunity for the White House. That's the power of financial groups.

"Boss, Mr. Morgan is on the phone!"

After John answered the phone, his secretary Ava left immediately. She knew that what she was about to hear was not something she should be listening to. Hearing too much that she shouldn't know would cause trouble. At this moment, Morgan was calling, which clearly meant that there was something important to discuss, otherwise, he wouldn't be doing this.

"Mr. Morgan, what brings you on this late call? Could it be about the Mandarin Oriental Group?"

"It's not just about the Mandarin Oriental Group; there are a few other minor matters I need to discuss with you. Now all the troubles have been resolved, and everyone has no objections to the expansion in the catering sector. We'll be able to secure it soon, and if you had returned a little later, we could have signed the contract directly."

"Hahaha! Even if you want me to go back quickly, I can't. There are still many things to deal with in England, and besides, I can't just pass through Europe without visiting my grandparents!" On the other end of the phone, Morgan couldn't help but smile faintly. John, that little fox, had indeed understood the meaning behind his words. Although the trouble was basically over now, it was still better to be cautious. At least those old guys like Rockefeller would need time to persuade them. Morgan never believed that Rockefeller would part ways with these guys, so he didn't think Rockefeller would go all out against them.

"John, don't worry about the Mandarin Oriental Group, but Hollywood is beyond our control. It's not something we can manage. Make your plans as soon as possible, and I won't bother you any longer!"

Morgan ended the conversation with just a few words. When he hung up the phone, Morgan felt much more relaxed. He believed that John understood his intentions. The matter in the United States was temporarily resolved and there would be no further changes. However, it was uncertain what Donald might be thinking. With those old guys like Rockefeller making such a move, it would be strange if Donald wasn't angry.

Are Hollywood matters important? Not at all to bigwigs like Morgan and Rockefeller. Those are entertainment matters, not really their concern, and they don't think these guys have much influence.

"Such speed! It seems those old guys are getting impatient. They know the situation in Britain can't be exposed before the acquisition and investment in the US, so they don't want me to go back to the US sooner. Actually, I'm not in a hurry to go back and have an unnecessary fight with them. If possible, I just want to quietly make some money!" John sighed as he spoke.

Making some money? You're not making some money, you're digging up someone's roots.

John's presence in the UK isn't about acquisitions, but about his attitude. He's telling the British that his European focus is on the UK, hoping to facilitate smoother acquisitions. At the same time, John is also considering the communication issues in Europe. Although Bell Labs, together with Dreamworld and Nvidia, has taken an early lead in the communications field and captured a significant market share, there are numerous problems in Europe. If these problems aren't resolved, they could cause serious trouble, hindering Global Online's development and limiting its existing infrastructure.

If we wait for the Europeans to complete their GSM, it will be a major problem for Global Online to enter Europe. If we force Europe, the White House probably won't agree, at least not now. Unfortunately, the next generation of CDMA technology is not yet perfect and will take some time, but these Europeans won't give us that time.

Similarly, I'll be selling my shares in Japan Universal Online next year. No sooner have I sold than Bell Labs comes out with new technology. What will those guys in Japan think? Besides, Universal Online isn't profitable yet. Releasing CDMA technology prematurely will only result in mutual destruction—a lose-lose situation. Most importantly, Motorola is currently working on the Iridium project. They're not building base stations on Earth; they're sending satellites directly into space. That's truly mind-blowing.

"Forget it, even if I wanted to communicate with these European guys and discuss cooperation, they wouldn't accept it. They signed the Eureka Project in 1985, the purpose of which was to maintain their status as equals with the United States. In such an important field as communications, they probably won't cooperate with me or Bell Labs! However, even so, I can't just sit idly by. I have to do something and drive in a few more nails!"

Even with a well-thought-out plan, things don't always go as planned. Despite John's advance arrangements, he still didn't achieve his goal. Bell Labs still hadn't produced the CDMA technology he wanted, the communication technology that could be put into operation. However, the good news is that Bell Labs has never stopped its research and development of communication technology. With a little more time, there will be results. Moreover, given the current relationship between Europe and the United States, those scientists will become incredibly stubborn. Unless you can completely overwhelm them with technology, there will be absolutely no result. They won't think there's anything wrong with them.

Bell Labs has now taken the initiative, and there's no need to cause unnecessary trouble for short-term gains. Unless these guys are willing to give up the internet, they'll have to accept Bell Labs' network communication protocol. As long as that's enough to stop them, there's no need to do anything more.

With current European technology, it's impossible for them to catch up with Bell Labs. After all, they're not just one country, but many countries. It will take time for them to argue, especially when it comes to interests, where things will get even more complicated! All I need to do is keep an eye on those guys in Japan, keep an eye on them, and make sure they don't get out of control.

Compared to these European guys, John is more wary of those bastards in Japan. These guys are the real danger. The Toshiba incident alone is enough to prove everything. Given the chance, they will fight back. Especially now that these guys are ambitious due to their rapid economic development, a slight misstep could bring them endless trouble. These guys need to be especially careful!
(End of this chapter)