America: My Time

Chapter 668 An accident happens
Chapter 658 An Unexpected Incident

"Now they're panicking. Those people in the game world are afraid because they know about John's actions in the shadows. They're worried about being impacted. Don't those guys all claim to be masters, and that John doesn't have much influence in the game world?"

"That's the crux of the matter. That's just what they said. In reality, the guys in the gaming world were terrified when they heard the news, especially those who joined the gaming world initially. They were even more afraid that John would use ASUS and Nvidia's capabilities to re-enter the gaming market and compete for market share. Now, those old guys are waiting for the right time to sit down and talk to this little fox, John. I believe the guys in Japan have the same idea. After all, John's involvement in game development is also very important to them. Nobody believes that John is starting a personal computer game business. Perhaps the guys in Japan have already noticed the situation with Phoenix Comics and Animation."

The more Xiao Bushi listened to his father, the more shocked he became. He hadn't expected John to have so many tricks up his sleeve. Even if he didn't participate in the competition for the gaming platform, he still had the ability to influence the gaming market. After all, he controlled too many resources, resources that many people coveted.

"Dad, do you guys think John will make a comeback and start a new battle in the gaming market?"

"This is something everyone agrees on, not just my opinion. To be honest, John's plan this time is huge, and it has many people worried. What do you think will happen to the semiconductor industry controlled by those old guys if the gaming world collapses? The White House doesn't want to see that happen either. If the election is successful, your old man doesn't want to see that happen either. So we need to sit down and talk with John, this little fox. Now that those old guys are taking action, it's the best choice and the most feasible method."

John didn't think he could keep his plans a secret forever. He figured that if those guys put their minds to it, they would find out eventually. But John hadn't expected them to be exposed so quickly. He hadn't expected that it wasn't just the old Rockefellers who were watching him, but also the White House. This was a situation John hadn't considered.

"Are you sure security has discovered the presence of the Investigator? Is someone trying to steal Bell Labs' patents?" While Little Bush and Old Bush were talking, John received a notification from Jaguar Security Company that something had happened at Bell Labs, and someone was eyeing Bell Labs. This was not good news.

"Yes, I can confirm that, but the other side has not broken through our defenses, and everything is still under control!"

"Damn it, are you sure it's that group? Is it those guys from the US, or someone else? I need to know who's behind it all. While ensuring my own safety, I need to take them down and extract the information we want!"

At this moment, John revealed a hint of murderous intent. When someone crossed his bottom line, John no longer had any scruples. Bell Labs was of unparalleled importance, and he would never allow anyone to have designs on it, no matter who the other party was.

As soon as John gave the order, a gunfight broke out outside Bell Labs, shocking the entire United States. The commotion was so great, and New Jersey was too close to New York. Although no one was caught, the scene was cleaned up so thoroughly that it was clear that it was done by professionals.

"Have you confirmed their identities? Are those bastards after Bell Labs?"

"They're Europeans, but they're not trying to steal Bell Labs' patents. They just want to know Bell Labs' research and development direction and speed in the field of communications!"

Upon receiving this news, John frowned. The Europeans had been alarmed after all. They still chose to confront him and Bell Labs, determined to forge their own path in communications! Stop the Europeans? John quickly abandoned the idea; it was impossible. The Europeans were all very arrogant now, and the situation in Russia was getting worse and worse, making them feel that they were no longer under pressure and no longer needed to worry about the US's reaction.

“John, there’s quite a stir in New Jersey. A lot of old guys are feeling uneasy and want to know what’s going on at Bell Labs.” Not long after John received the message, he received a call from Morgan, who didn’t hide his thoughts and went straight to the point about the situation at Bell Labs.

"The Europeans are getting impatient. They want to know our research and development direction and progress in the field of communications. It seems that the construction of submarine communication cables has made them uneasy, and the pressure of mobile communications has made them uneasy!"

“John, Bell Labs has too many assets. It’s not just them who are uneasy, those old guys are uneasy too. They already know about your game development. We should sit down and talk. The White House doesn’t want to see you continue fighting, nor does it want to see the media war continue!”

"Heh, those old guys are getting impatient, the oil capital is getting impatient. Talking is fine, but this isn't just a matter of attitude. I didn't start all this, so there has to be an explanation. What the White House thinks is their own business; they can't impose it on me." "Don't worry, the White House just wants you to reconcile. Didn't you already talk to the oil capital? Since you can reconcile with them, why continue fighting with those old guys? Sit down and talk, and both sides can reach an agreement. Besides, those guys in Japan probably already realize your plans. If I hadn't received a notification from the White House, I wouldn't have known you had so many arrangements. Taiwan, Japan, and the US are all developing games."

"Alright then, let's sit down and talk. I don't have any problems; I'm just reacting passively!"

"Okay, once the White House sets a time, we'll all sit down and talk. They don't want to affect the election!"

After hanging up the phone, John couldn't help but sigh. He had underestimated the old guys' methods and their caution. He had thought he had enough time to prepare, but it seemed he had been overthinking it. These old guys were too vigilant and had discovered his game plan so quickly.

Soon, John received a call from Morgan informing him that the White House had finalized the time and location, and this time it would be Old Bush, whom he knew well, who would be making the appearance. It seemed that the Elephant was intentionally paving the way for Old Bush.

New York, at the estate arranged by Morgan. There was no cocktail party, just a real negotiation. When John arrived, the old guys were already there, but the oil tycoons were not present. After all, they had already reached a settlement with John, and now it was just a battle between John and these old guys, a normal business dispute.

"I never expected that a simple business competition would alarm the White House. I'm truly sorry." John said apologetically, but his expression betrayed his apology. The real concern wasn't for him, but for those old fogies whose plan to monopolize the semiconductor market had been thwarted.

“Mr. John, the White House shouldn’t be involved in this, but the semiconductor industry is crucial to the technological development of the United States, so we have no choice but to get involved. After all, we don’t want to see problems in the entire supply chain and for those Japanese guys to regain control of the semiconductor market. That’s something the United States cannot allow.”

"Well, I wonder how the White House intends to resolve this issue. They can't very well ask Nvidia to give up its cooperation with Japan, can they?"

“This requires your own negotiation. The White House is merely a witness, not a manipulator!” As he said this, Old Bush turned his gaze to Rockefeller. He had done what he needed to do, and now it was their turn to step in.

“John, I know you’re angry and think the gaming world shouldn’t cut off its cooperation with Nvidia, but we have no choice. We also need to protect our own interests. Since we have differences, let’s sit down and talk to avoid a lose-lose situation and let those guys in Japan reap the benefits. We all know you’re developing games, so we can definitely cooperate!”

"Did I hear that right? Cooperation? How can we cooperate to add my game, which I'm currently developing, to your platform? Your platform simply can't support my game, and your game console is clearly a significant downgrade from the original plan. Could it be that you've already completed the original development?"

How is that possible? It's impossible for the game world to develop a new platform in such a short time. This would seriously affect the sales of the game world. Moreover, the Christmas season is coming soon, and they don't have the ability to do so either, because the development work of the game world has been completely shifted to how to cooperate with Intel's chips. As for game development, it's even more crazy, at least twice as much.

“John, you founded the gaming world, you don’t want it to be crushed by Japan, do you? And even if Japan uses Nvidia’s chips this time, they will use their own chips next time. You should understand that. Cooperating with them will not be very beneficial for Nvidia!”

“I agree with what you said. Japan is indeed untrustworthy, but even if it’s a one-off collaboration, it’s still a good thing for Nvidia. At least Nvidia will have enough time to develop. And I don’t think Japan is a threat to me. Their biggest threat is actually you all. Even if you have Japan’s technology, I believe they already have new technologies!” John said with a calm smile, showing no intention of compromising. How could he possibly give up the benefits he had already gained based on just a few words? He wasn’t stupid!

(End of this chapter)