America: My Time

Chapter 742 The Old Man's Transformation
Chapter 732 The Old Man's Transformation
"Now there's another problem: whether we support those guys' actions. The San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank issue can't be dragged on indefinitely; there has to be a result. I'm worried that those guys will lose their minds if things drag on, which wouldn't be good for anyone. And we also need to be prepared; the Japanese economy is already in a frenzy."

"In principle, we shouldn't interfere, but for everyone's benefit, it's best to end this sooner rather than later. Let those guys choose for themselves: either let go quickly, or we'll step in and give John, that little fox, some shares so he can join the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank family, the United States Federal Reserve Bank family!"

"I'm afraid those guys won't accept it. After all, they had a crazy plan before, a plan that shocked and amazed me. It's unrealistic to ask them to give it up now!"

"Heh, they're just a bunch of lunatics. They think they can succeed with their nonsensical schemes? It's a complete joke. Do they really think John's power is just for show, or do they think John won't dare to kill them? We don't have time to get entangled with them. Let them know this was a mutual decision. We did give them a chance, but they messed it up themselves. They can't blame us for taking action. We can't let their ignorance and stupidity affect our interests."

"Well said. These guys need to be taught a lesson. Otherwise, they'll continue to be arrogant and try to scheme against anyone. They even schemed against us Rockefellers. What we need are obedient hounds, not wolves that devour their masters. I believe everyone finds these guys' actions unacceptable. We can tolerate them once or twice, but these repeated actions have exceeded our tolerance. Moreover, they keep provoking John's bottom line. I'm worried that bigger trouble is about to arise. The White House warned us not to escalate things, or it will be difficult to handle!"

“I agree with Rockefeller’s decision. Those guys really should be warned, otherwise we’ll all be scapegoats for them. That little fox John will just push all the blame onto us. Now this guy has a golden shield, nobody can touch him. Look at his behavior, his persona is simply indescribable, truly high-class. Oh, and he has a little lecherous habit, but that’s nothing in the eyes of the public.”

"Yes, this little fox not only elevated his public image through the San Francisco earthquake, but also made a fortune in dollars. The market value of 7-Eleven has skyrocketed, as has Pan Am, Costco, and even Sikorsky. Countless people are waving their cash to buy their helicopters. No one can rival him in the field of publicity. Those oil giants were quite good before, but now they pale in comparison to this little fox, John. Look at the media groups they control, and then look at the two major media groups controlled by John—there's no comparison, they're not even in the same league. Even United Press International has made a killing in his hands; at least in terms of global information, this guy is at the forefront."

Once Rockefeller and the other old guys reached a consensus, Rockefeller had no choice but to take action. He knew that with the old guys' power, they could quickly settle things with the White House and Congress, so he had to talk to Morgan and get his support. It would be even better if he could sit down and talk with John, that little fox.

"Oh, what brings you here this time? It's not about Global Online Network Company, is it?" Morgan smiled faintly when he saw Rockefeller appear, immediately seeing through the other man's intentions.

“That’s right, it’s all about this. John, that little fox, has now split up the company. We were the ones pushing White House to step in, but White House isn’t willing to accept John’s conditions. We don’t want to force White House, but we want to know when John, that little fox, will take Global Online Network Company public to raise funds, or rather, start the first round of financing. White House is unwilling to bear that pressure, but we are willing to accept it!”

"Don't worry, it shouldn't be too long. Knowing John as I do, he's not one to keep everything to himself; he's someone who knows how to share. So there's no need for you to be in such a hurry. We can wait patiently. Besides, no other internet communication company in the market can compete with Global Online Network Company. They all have to rely on Global Online Network Company's root servers. We all know about their plan now, so there's no need to rush into talking to John. He'll let us know when it's time to raise funds. You see, we at Morgan aren't in a hurry at all, are we?"

"Alright, stop joking. You Morgans aren't in a hurry, because you'll handle everything related to the IPO, so naturally you're not in a rush. Besides, given your relationship with John, if he were to initiate financing, he would give you the largest share. But we don't have that advantage, so everyone wants a definite answer. This shouldn't be difficult for Morgans, and you know that the longer it drags on, the more anxious those guys will become. There are always some who will go crazy for profit!"

Upon hearing Rockefeller's words, Morgan's expression hardened, and he said in a deep voice, "Rockefeller, are you threatening me, or are you threatening that little fox, John?"

"No, I have no intention of threatening you. I'm just stating the facts. You should understand that it's not just us who are eyeing John; there are external forces as well. I'm sure you know about the situation at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. We're worried that these guys might act rashly when they're cornered and don't get what they want, ruining everyone's plans." "Those guys have already been targeted by John. Jaguar Security is no pushover. If they make even the slightest move, destruction awaits them. They can't even cause a ripple!"

“I know, that’s why we’re worried. You know the White House’s decision; they don’t want anything big to happen, because if things escalate, it won’t benefit anyone. So, as long as you ask John, that little fox, what he thinks, we’ll find a way to keep those guys in line and prevent them from posing any further threats.”

Seeing Rockefeller's solemn expression, Morgan sighed and said, "Alright, I agree. I'll call that little fox John right now, so you can hear what's going on and avoid him saying I didn't do my best later."

“That’s good. If John, that little fox, hadn’t been so unwilling to show his face, I would have liked to sit down and have a talk with him. The situation in Silicon Valley is not ideal right now. Rockefeller is also interested in participating in the research and development of this high technology. I would like to hear what this little fox has to say and understand his plans and arrangements for the Internet.”

"Heh, do you think that's possible? John will tell you his plans. If it weren't for the San Francisco earthquake, you would never have known that John had so many backup plans. Trying to take advantage of this little fox is simply impossible! At least in my opinion, it's impossible. John won't tell you his plans."

"So, it seems that you Morgans are aware of John's situation in Silicon Valley. You've kept this very well hidden. You haven't told any of you about such big news. If others knew, I'm afraid you wouldn't have told them either."

"Explain? Do you think we Morgans need to explain to them? Besides, Morgans aren't on their side. We've always been John's allies, so naturally we should stand on the side of our allies. Expecting Morgans to provide you with information is a huge joke. Such foolishness will never happen to Morgans!"

"Indeed, such a foolish thing wouldn't happen to you, but it would happen to us. It's admirable that Morgan has managed to keep the secret until now. If it were us, everyone would probably know by now."

"That's not quite right. We're in different positions, so we see things differently. Morgan trusts John's plans for the internet, so he's naturally cautious. But you old guys don't seem to care much. If it weren't for the rapid development of the internet cafe alliance, you probably wouldn't have taken it seriously at all. After all, in your eyes, the demand isn't that big, but in John's eyes, it's completely different."

“Yes, different positions lead to different perspectives. You have many collaborations with John, that little fox, so you naturally understand his thoughts better. We old folks don’t have that ability, so we’re always a step behind in many things. If this continues, the gap between us and John will only widen. Although John still has a considerable amount of debt, his assets are expanding at an astonishing rate.”

"That's true, but what does it matter? Our vision is lacking, so naturally we can't develop as fast as this little fox. Besides, such a prodigy doesn't appear every day. In the face of such a prodigy, we can only compromise and befriend him. So I don't think there's any problem. What you're worried about is nothing more than your own interests being harmed, and that John will rise above you. Actually, you're overthinking it. It's useless to snipe against such a prodigy. You couldn't suppress this little fox John at the beginning, and now it's impossible. The opportunity is gone!"

(End of this chapter)