America: My Time

Chapter 723 Mutual Testing

Chapter 713 Mutual Testing
“I know that geniuses can’t be suppressed, but we can’t let him expand so wildly. He controls the entire industry chain. How can others accept that? Especially since this guy hasn’t failed yet, which makes everyone wary. I now think that natural gas supply is a pretty good business!”

"Haha, in short, you regret it, or rather, you all regret it. Seeing the rapid development of Western Energy today, you regret it. But don't forget that you forced John to sell the Permian oil field, which was practically a liability, to him, allowing him to gain recognition in this industry. In the end, John had to bear the losses of the Permian oil field himself; otherwise, Western Energy wouldn't be in its current situation. You can't keep all the benefits for yourself while not wanting others to prosper. You can't have all the good things to yourself. In my opinion, Western Energy is still within a controllable range, and it hasn't competed with you for the petrochemical industry, at least not with you petrochemical giants in the United States. If it were to fully commit to the petrochemical industry, that's when you'd start to feel afraid. Its focus is clearly in Asia, not the United States. What are you so anxious about? Instead of worrying, you should consider how to deal with the problems ahead."

"I'm not in a hurry, but some people are. Those guys are hard to talk to. A lot of people are eyeing the electricity and energy sector."

"If they're envious, then let them enter the fray and compete. Trying to suppress others is a joke. Do you think they can suppress John now? Don't forget that John is already a recognized conglomerate. If they don't know when to back down and suffer losses, don't blame us for not warning them. Rules aren't just for show. Anyone who's determined to trample on the rules must be prepared to pay the price. This isn't just John's problem; it's the problem of all of us who benefit from it."

“I know, that’s why Rockefeller hasn’t done anything. But Western Energy is developing its power supply too fast. Now it’s the only one that’s frantically developing gas-fired power, and it seems like it’s trying to take control of the entire East and West coasts. It’s all in tandem with the natural gas supply.”

“Rockefeller, do you see a problem with this? His expansion has received strong support from the White House; otherwise, would the employment situation be so good? You don't think John hasn't created jobs for America like those guys, do you? It's only because he's being considerate and hasn't completely humiliated them. If we're talking about jobs, John isn't any worse than anyone else. This might just be the beginning of John's counterattack. Western Energy is vigorously developing gas-fired power because John controls Pratt & Whitney and is heavily investing in civilian gas turbines. Those guys can be envious, but they're probably unwilling to invest large sums of money. They can only be said to be jealous of others' success, which is unacceptable. At least the White House won't accept it. It's safe to say that whoever jumps out this time will die; there's no other possibility. Don't mistake John's consideration for weakness!”

Morgan is now feeling the pressure, and with the actions of Jaguar Security, he is also feeling the pressure. This time, John is not going to sit down and talk with them, but is preparing to take action directly. This means that John's patience has completely run out and he has no intention of getting entangled with these guys anymore.

“I know, but making a big fuss won’t be good for anyone. Our current target is Japan, not internal strife. If John intervenes now, it will affect our plans and might even give those guys in Japan a chance to catch their breath!”

At this moment, Morgan shook his head and said, "You can talk to John about this, or you can go to the White House. I won't pay any attention to it. Since you don't want to participate, then don't worry about that little loss. Besides, we've been preparing for so long, are you sure nothing unexpected will happen? You don't think that winning over these guys will guarantee everything will go smoothly. You don't think that even if you anger John, our plan will still proceed smoothly, do you? Don't underestimate John's strength. Compared to those guys, I'd rather cooperate with John. You have to give to receive. You can't always think about your own interests, or you'll only suffer a great loss. John has already given you enough face this time. If anyone still doesn't know when to back down, I can only say they deserve to die."

Although it couldn't be called a bitter breakup, it was a heavy thought for Rockefeller. Despite his outward claims to Morgan that he didn't care about those guys and their fates, getting them to actually do that wasn't easy. Rockefeller had many dealings with these men, and abandoning them now would be a significant blow to him, given their considerable strength.

Morgan could remain uninvolved because they had never cooperated with those guys from the beginning; they had always cooperated with John, the little fox. So, they could stand by and watch this situation unfold, but Rockefeller could not.

Although Rockefeller and the other old guys didn't directly intervene, they all secretly pushed for suppression of John, and even the current situation owes some credit to them. They just didn't expect things to go wrong. This time, John didn't warn them again, but chose to take action directly.

Even Morgan sensed John's intentions; how could the White House have been completely oblivious? That's impossible. They were aware, but the White House was unwilling to intervene in their conflict. Moreover, those guys had gone too far, crossing the White House's bottom line. Old Bush had made a guarantee, and these guys' actions were a slap in his face. Now, as President, Old Bush naturally disliked these guys, and using John to eliminate these rule-breakers was perfectly reasonable. Those who benefited from the game yet broke the rules deserved to die. John's rapid development and the threat from Western Energy were just excuses. It was just normal business competition. If you can't secure enough profits and market share, it only means your own strength, vision, and courage are insufficient; you can't blame others.

After Morgan and Rockefeller's conversation ended, the old guys were all wondering whether they should continue to stand against John, the little fox. John had already given them enough face, helped them recover their losses in the game world, and even made a small profit. If they still didn't know when to back down and something happened, they couldn't blame John for being ruthless.

"Jimmy, what is old Martin doing? He can't possibly be unaware of the current situation." After his conversation with Rockefeller, Morgan was also not at peace. He didn't want to see internal strife break out, otherwise he wouldn't have said so much to Rockefeller. After all, internal strife would also affect Morgan.

"Old Martin is preparing to go to Lanai Island. He heard that John's child is about to be born, and Old Martin wants to see his great-grandson. I don't know what John is thinking. He doesn't seem to care about such a thing at all. Moreover, there are discontented voices within the Bayard family. They are angry about John's actions."

"Heh, it all boils down to nothing but interests. Those guys didn't get enough benefits from John, so they're angry and embarrassed. But what does it matter? Those guys can't do anything about it. John is far away from his family, so he doesn't need to care about this at all. Besides, this is the result of his intention. That's why he's not a saint, and that's why the public can accept him. A person with flaws is worthy of everyone's recognition. A person without flaws is a god!"

"But such behavior is not accepted in large families, and an illegitimate child is not a good thing for John either?"

"A bastard? Is that your opinion? Perhaps you think the same way as those old guys, but I don't think so. Just you wait and see, John will definitely surprise those guys. The father's name on the child's name page will definitely not be blank; it will be John's name. After that, would you still dare to say that he is a bastard? Moreover, if Old Martin comes forward, and with the approval of the Smith family, do you think he will still be a bastard?"

"No way, he's challenging the bottom line of a major family!" Jimmy was shocked by his boss's words. A major family like the Bayard would not allow such a thing to happen.

"Bottom lines and rules are no longer important to John. He doesn't need to care about the Bayard family's reaction. As long as Old Martin approves and the Smith family approves, that's enough. Besides, John has such a huge amount of assets. Do you think he hasn't considered the future? It's precisely because he understands all this that he makes the best arrangements. Those foundations and offshore companies are all preparations for the future. Perhaps the birth of this child has changed John, making him tougher and no longer willing to compromise. Since personal relationships can't be persuaded, it won't be force! People need to know when to advance and when to retreat. If one is greedy, one will only destroy oneself in the end. Those guys are on the road to destruction."

"Boss, isn't John worried about his businesses in the US? If things really escalate, he'll suffer significant losses. Those guys won't just give up; they'll definitely retaliate. Is it worth it?"

“It’s worth it, in his opinion it’s very worth it. People are bullied for being kind, and horses are ridden for being good. Those guys always thought John was easy to talk to, so they all lost their sense of awe. Whether this was a trap John had set up beforehand or an accident, these guys will have to pay the price for their stupidity. Even Rockefeller will eventually compromise!”

(End of this chapter)