America: My Time

Chapter 667 Father's Guidance

Chapter 657 Father's Guidance
“Dad, that’s what John talked about with Buffett and the others today. I still don’t understand why John would ask those two guys for help!” Back home, Little Bush told Old Bush everything that had happened that night.

"You're still too young. The reason John, that little fox, involved these two is to create conflict between them and the Rockefellers. Don't underestimate this small acquisition; it's not a big one. But the moment Buffett and his group make a move, those old guys will feel uneasy. And do you think this media war is as simple as it seems on the surface? If you think that, you're wrong. Greed is ingrained in everyone's bones; it's human nature. Those old guys aren't just targeting John, that little fox, but also the oil capital. If they don't know when to advance and retreat, and can't see through the situation, they'll pay a heavy price. Don't be fooled by the Rockefellers' facade."

"No way, this is betraying an ally. If they do this, who will dare to trust them in the future?"

"Naive. What's so special about betraying allies? They have plenty of reasons. Do you think the British and those Europeans' suppression of John, that little fox, is just superficial, simply because John's European plans pose a threat to them? No, that's not the case at all. Someone is instigating all of this. And the British are actively cooperating with oil and Pacific capital. It's all for profit. They don't want John, that little fox, to take away their profits, or rather, John's plans in Britain make them uneasy and fearful."

"Dad, John doesn't know all this, does he?" Little Bush asked expectantly, eager to know the answer and how clever John was.

"That's natural. Otherwise, do you think he would have waited so long to make his move after everything was in place? He has his own calculations. Most importantly, he's focused on real industry and controls genuine manufacturing. The resurgence of the British automobile industry has brought them a lot of benefits, and all of this was thanks to John. If this little fox John were to transfer British automobile manufacturing to them one by one, the British would be in big trouble and would have to pay a heavy price."

"Would John really go to such extremes, and the British wouldn't react at all?"

"As long as the British don't back down, things will get even worse. The relocation of Bentley Motors' headquarters is the best warning, and the production cuts are the best proof. The development of the automotive industry can bring a lot of benefits. Those British who want to burn bridges after crossing the river are just dreaming. As long as John is willing, he can completely move everything away. It's not difficult, and the cost is within his acceptable range. He's not just warning the British themselves, but also the White House. Those old guys see all of this clearly, and the oil capital is also very clear. So they have no choice but to compromise and be schemed against by John, creating a slight rift between them and those old guys."

"This is insane! These guys' schemes are too insidious. No wonder the British just wouldn't accept what was supposed to be a good collaboration. In the end, it's their own fault. Those British guys didn't want John to share their profits. Unfortunately, they underestimated John's counterattack, which caused the situation to spiral out of control. Now, the oil capital is probably becoming their shield!"

"It's good that you understand. Don't underestimate John just because he's young. Being able to go against those old guys like Rockefeller is something that not just anyone can do. Gaining Morgan's approval and getting Morgan's full support is also something that not just anyone can do. Not to mention that he's now a member of the conglomerate and has formed his own faction. That's something that not just anyone can do. He's a prodigy."

"Dad, this is insane. Isn't John afraid of hurting both sides with those old guys? He's fighting against several conglomerates on his own, and Morgan clearly wasn't involved in this battle."

"In the business competition under the rules, John, that little fox, is not afraid of anyone. His hidden power is more and more terrifying than you think. Do you know how much he invests in Jaguar Security Company every year? Don't be fooled by the huge orders his security company has in the Middle East and the good income in Africa. It is losing money every year!"

Stunned, Xiao Bushi was completely dumbfounded upon hearing these words. This was something he had never imagined. Many people knew that John had invested heavily in the security company and had strong support from it, but no one expected that it had been operating at a loss.

"Isn't it unbelievable? This is John's warning to those old guys, and one of his trump cards. Without this kind of strength, do you think he could stand on equal footing with them? Let me tell you, Jaguar Security's annual revenue is hundreds of millions of dollars, but it's still losing money. Do you think those security personnel are paid so much? Do you think those guys are so fiercely protective of their boss? Anyone who dares to touch John is touching their money, touching their very foundation—it's a fight to the death. Jaguar Security has quite a few ruthless people." "Dad, I don't recall ever hearing that Jaguar's security personnel are paid so much. How can it be losing money?"

"The income isn't particularly high, only slightly more than a normal security company, but the benefits are excellent. Medical care for family members is free; the company covers it. This alone is something other security companies can't offer. Not to mention, if they are killed, their families will be placed in jobs at John's companies, and those with children will receive subsidies. Which security personnel can resist such temptation and not risk their lives for it? This is why Jaguar Security Company was able to quickly establish itself in Africa, and why Middle Eastern tycoons are willing to cooperate with them. These are just the surface benefits; the hidden benefits are even greater. You could say that those guys have a better basic standard of living than our soldiers, not to mention equipment. Strength earns respect and fair treatment. So their struggles are purely commercial; no one dares to break the rules. In commercial competition, do you think those old guys can compare to John, this little fox? Look at how terrifying his strategy is; he completely controls the entire semiconductor industry chain, leaving those old guys no chance to hold him back. Even in mobile communications and the internet, they've already reached the forefront."

“Dad, even you know the situation, those old guys can’t possibly not know it. Why would they still go to war with John? It makes no sense. Knowing it’s a losing proposition, they still did it. It just doesn’t make sense.”

“You’re still too young. Even if they know they’ll fail, they have to fight. At least they need to protect their investment. If they can gain something else, that would be even better. If they don’t even have the courage to fight, what do you think their ultimate fate will be? They’ll be kicked out of the entire semiconductor industry. Only by fighting will John, that little fox, understand their determination. John is warning them, and these old guys are also warning John not to go too far.”

"No way! The game world still holds the advantage, how could John possibly wipe them out!"

"Advantage? That's just the advantage you see. After Nvidia made its move, they lost their advantage. Don't treat everyone like fools. Those old guys can't possibly miss John's intentions. Once Japanese games get involved, everything will change. This time, those old guys all know that. What's most worrying is his game development in those companies in Taiwan and Japan! John, that little fox, thought no one had noticed. But when Nvidia retaliated, those old guys had already sent people to investigate those companies. His plan has been exposed."

"Dad, is that why those old guys made this decision? They want to compete with John in the semiconductor market and bring up Nvidia's cooperation with Japan. Isn't that a bit too far-fetched?"

"That's not your concern. As long as those old guys are willing to get involved, things will come to a conclusion. Eventually, they'll sit down and talk, and at least there needs to be some resolution in the game market. Morgan has already tested John, but unfortunately, the answer they received was that John wouldn't get involved in the game market. Yet now he's secretly developing a game. Do you think this is for those guys in Japan, or for the game world?"

"If Japan doesn't get involved in the gaming platform and only focuses on making games, it's impossible for them to prepare games for the gaming world. It can only be those guys in Japan. With John's understanding of games, this little fox will definitely make a lot of money as soon as the game is released."

"Whether they will stay out of the gaming platform depends on the platform. ASUS's situation is quite unusual. They have obtained numerous patents, including those from Nvidia and Bell Labs, as well as those held by John, that little fox. Do you think they will stay out of the gaming platform, or do you think they will give up the profits in the gaming market? In any case, the White House think tank has already given its answer: John cannot give up the huge profits in the gaming market, and will only increase his investment."

"Damn, doesn't this mean the game world is easily vulnerable to attacks from both John and the Japanese?"

"That's what those old guys were worried about, but it's just normal business competition, and there's nothing they can do about it. After all, when they acquired Game World, they didn't say that John would stop interfering in the game market or participating in the competition. It's because they had too much faith in Game World's capabilities and believed what those people said!"

(End of this chapter)