America: My Time

Chapter 746 The human heart is not enough and the snake swallows the elephant.

Chapter 736 Human greed knows no bounds; a snake trying to swallow an elephant.
"Shorting the yen? John, that little fox, is shorting the yen. Does he not think the yen can continue to be strong? Or does he think those guys in Japan will devalue the yen to protect their economy?" With the help of big data analysis, Morgan quickly grasped the changes in the market. People in Asia, Europe, and the United States were shorting the yen, which made him frown.

"Yes, that's how it is according to the big data. Only John, that little fox, is capable of making moves simultaneously in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Now, some people are following suit, and some are taking over, but it's hard to determine who is following suit or taking over!"

"Jimmy, do you think the yen will depreciate? Would those guys in Japan choose to depreciate the yen on their own initiative?"

"I don't know, but considering Japan's current economic development, it's not impossible for the yen to depreciate. After all, Japan's exports have been severely impacted, and the ever-appreciating yen is a huge obstacle to Japan's economy. It's not impossible for Japan to choose to depreciate the yen. However, this is just my own opinion, and it's hard to say whether things will actually be like this. Right now, no one can get any information from Standard Chartered Bank or Hurricane Investment, and I don't know as much about Japan as John does, so I can't be sure about any of this."

"Yes, under the current circumstances, that is indeed possible. Moreover, John's move instantly threw the entire market into chaos. Countless people on Wall Street are following suit. One person has stirred up market changes. Do those guys have that kind of ability? Even Buffett doesn't have that kind of ability."

"Boss, there's another piece of news: ASUS's home game console has been released, completely crushing the gaming world and those consoles from Japan, and their game company will also be releasing more single-player games!"

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten the agreement John made with those old guys. It seems this guy is really something. If those old guys hadn't sold off the game world, the stock price would probably have fallen again. John, this little fox, is terrifyingly capable in this area. Originally, the game world became his tool for making money, and now ASUS has become his tool for making money. I believe it won't be long before this guy continues to break up ASUS."

"That's certainly possible. He's always believed that professional tasks should be done by professionals. Now, the patents for VCDs and game consoles, as well as their development in displays, are enough to support a new company!"

"It's a pity, it's impossible for us to interfere with ASUS. This little fox won't let ASUS go public, otherwise he wouldn't have placed the company in Taiwan and even moved the production facilities to China. He doesn't want to share overseas profits with us, which will make many people unhappy. After all, greedy people have no end to their pursuit of profit, but they don't realize that this is a disaster that leads to their own destruction. Those old guys have never taken John seriously. Don't be fooled by their repeated claims that they will be cautious; it's all just talk. Just look at Rockefeller's reaction. In their hearts, they've always seen John as someone they can plunder!"

Morgan's words were quite accurate. For old fogies like Rockefeller, they hadn't woken up from the past, still arrogantly believing they were the true rulers of America, failing to see the changing times. By the time they finally realized it, they had paid a heavy price.

In fact, this situation also exists within the Morgan family. Some people look down on John, believing that John is not qualified to be on equal footing with them. Even though the Bayard family is an old and established family, it is far inferior to the Morgan family. If even the Morgan family is like this, one can imagine what the situation is like for other major families!
“Boss, if this situation continues, I’m afraid things will get out of control. John, that little fox, is ruthless and vicious. During the San Francisco earthquake, his security company eliminated a lot of ‘enemies.’ Those guys who dared to attack his assets were all taken out!”

“Even you can see the situation clearly, but those guys just can’t. That’s the lure of profit, that’s the result of greed. Right now, they’re all still frantically trying to scheme against John, not realizing that every little thing they do is bringing disaster upon their own families and their descendants. When John really decides to settle scores with them, no one’s words will matter. At that time, they will have plenty of leverage in John’s hands, and he will have every reason to wipe them out.”

Morgan had tried to warn Rockefeller, but they hadn't taken it seriously. And it was impossible to keep reminding them, so eventually he gave up. However, the situation was becoming increasingly dangerous, and Morgan even suspected that if a direct confrontation broke out, Rockefeller and his ilk would suffer greatly.

While Morgan sighed, Rockefeller and his cronies gathered again. Just as Morgan had said, these men lacked any sense of awe. Although John was ruthless, he hadn't targeted their own men, giving them the illusion that John wouldn't dare lay a hand on them. This emboldened them, making them even more arrogant and eager for more benefits. Especially after learning about John's arrangements regarding the shares in Global Online Network Company, they felt even more that John was hesitant to target them.

"As you all have heard, Morgan has rejected my proposal. Now, let's discuss how to deal with this sudden upheaval. This isn't just a Rockefeller family matter; it concerns everyone's interests." "I think John's actions show he doesn't take us old folks seriously. He agreed to sit down and talk with us, yet he chose this moment to strike. We should teach him a lesson and show him our power!"

"Heh, that's ridiculous. What right do you have to ask for respect? Just because you've been eating for a few more years, do you really think John is a pushover? If that's your thinking, then DuPont is withdrawing. We don't want to antagonize that little fox, and besides, we have no conflict of interest with him."

When DuPont saw Rockefeller taking the opportunity to attack John again, he chose to withdraw. In comparison, DuPont had the least conflict of interest with John, and it was precisely because there was not much conflict of interest that he could see things more clearly!

"DuPont, what do you mean? Did I say something wrong? He doesn't take us seriously at all. Since he agreed to meet with us, sit down and talk to avoid conflict, he shouldn't have acted prematurely. We at Mellon cannot accept this." The Mellon Group and the Rockefeller Group have significant interests, and they do indeed have considerable conflicts of interest with John. It is reasonable for them to stand up at this time.

In fact, as John continues to expand, there will naturally be more conflicts of interest with these established conglomerates. This situation is not only the case with the Mellon Conglomerate, but also with other conglomerates. However, there are not many people who can remain calm. After all, many people do not take John's strength seriously and regard John as an object to be plundered.

In every conflict with John, they were able to get everything they wanted, which made them unconsciously feel that John was inferior to them. Even though these guys verbally acknowledged that John was a member of the American financial group on par with them, in their hearts they did not regard John as an equal and still looked down on him.

"What I mean is, literally: don't mistake other people's forbearance for weakness, and don't take other people's kindness for granted. Everything should be done in moderation. If you want to seek redress from John, that's your own business. DuPont won't participate, and Mellon won't accept it, so then have a direct confrontation with John and let us see the strength of your Mellon Group. Isn't the opportunity right in front of you? I'd love to know what the outcome would be if Mellon and John had a major battle in the financial markets!"

"Alright, stop arguing. Everyone has their own ideas. If Mellon can't accept it, that's their business. If DuPont doesn't want to get involved, that's your business too. Now we need to talk about how to deal with all this and how to allocate the shares of Global Online Network Company. The White House will have a result soon. We don't have much time left. Let's settle the share issue first. Morgan is taking three percent, leaving us with a difficult problem."

"There's nothing to discuss. It's a no-brainer to split it equally. I don't think anyone would be willing to accept the smallest share!"

These old guys won't let go of their interests. After all, greed is ingrained in their bones, and it's impossible for them to give up their profits. Even if Rockefeller intervenes, it won't work; they won't back down.

“Actually, I think we have another option: let’s discuss it with John again and get him to give up another percentage point of shares. That way, we can all get two percent. One percent of shares is nothing to him!” Mellon suggested at this moment, and his crazy proposal was actually approved by these guys, as if it was the way things should be, and none of them felt that there was anything wrong with it.

Seeing their actions, DuPont sighed, his heart heavy. Their reactions alone revealed a complete lack of respect; they took their demands for granted, showing no regard for John's feelings whatsoever. It was as if they considered Global Online Network Company their own, something they could do as they pleased—a ridiculous and utterly foolish act.

(End of this chapter)