America: My Time

Chapter 750 Old Man's Worries

Chapter 740 Old Man's Worries

The old man in the White House was also somewhat worried about the current situation in the United States. He knew very well what those old guys were doing, especially regarding the matter of Global Online Network Company. He was also filled with endless anger at those old guys' repeated provocations, but he could not put it into action and had to endure it.

"Have those old guys reined in yet? What has Morgan said? Have Morgan's talks with DuPont and Stillman yielded any results? If we let those guys continue like this, things will get out of control. We didn't handle the European situation well enough. This time, we absolutely cannot allow any more problems to occur. In particular, we need to keep an eye on John's Jaguar Security Company. It would be best to stop their actions and prevent things from getting out of control."

“Mr. President, we also want to stop it, but it’s difficult. Those are guys with war syndrome. It seems like John has been giving them face, but he hasn’t let his guard down and is constantly increasing his strength. I believe that as long as John gives the order, those old guys will pay a heavy price. Their greed has crossed John’s bottom line. If they still don’t know when to back down, unless Morgan can persuade John, that little fox, it will be a terrible purge. We are also beneficiaries of the rules, so naturally we must stand on John’s side.”

"Then warn those guys that they want to sit down and talk, we'll join in too, and see what they have to say next. If they don't know when to back down, then give them a firm crackdown. I don't believe these guys will give up their interests in the Middle East, and I don't believe they'll dare to continue being arrogant and domineering under these circumstances! In any case, we can't see a war break out, because that would bring everything back to the chaotic era, and that's an outcome that no one can accept."

"But what if Rockefeller and his group insist on persisting? Morgan and John are very powerful, but Rockefeller has more people on their side. If that happens, we'll be in a difficult situation."

"No, it's not difficult at all. When that moment comes, we'll stand on the side of the rules and enforce them. Violating the rules will have consequences. I believe more people will stand on our side. Interests will make them choose to stand on our side. I wonder how many guys want to redistribute resources. Let our people be prepared!"

At this moment, Lao Bushi didn't hesitate. He understood that he couldn't hesitate or compromise under these circumstances, and trying to smooth things over wouldn't work. If someone insisted on challenging the rules, there was only one way to go. Although Lao Bushi didn't want to see this happen, if it really came to that, he wouldn't hold back.

The rules of the game were agreed upon by everyone, and they couldn't be trampled on because of the greed of a few. If John hadn't said anything or retaliated, naturally no one would have targeted those who broke the rules. But when John fought back and demanded an explanation, everything changed. By then, even if these guys wanted to compromise, it was too late. Once violence broke out, there was no possibility of it stopping; profit could drive many people crazy.

“Okay, we’ll be prepared. However, it would be best to get those guys to give up on their ideas. John, that little fox, has not brought Martin back to California from Lanai Island, and Lanai Island’s defenses have been raised to the limit. He’s probably prepared for the worst, and he won’t compromise this time.”

"I know, and that's precisely why I'm so worried. I met John during the San Francisco earthquake, and he was already preparing then, building up his public image to the fullest. If it really came to a fight, the American people would stand with John, not those greedy guys. That's the greatest power! As long as John's media power exposes everything those old guys have done, they won't have a chance to fight back. Perhaps their families will fall because of their greed, because they've always underestimated John, thinking he wouldn't dare do anything to them. But in fact, John has already prepared for the worst, while they haven't!"

"Mr. President, isn't it a bit too dangerous for you to personally go to New York and participate in their meeting?"

"If I don't step in, do you think those old guys will compromise or admit defeat? If I don't represent the authorities, do you think they're wrong? Even if John is willing to back down this time, they'll still have to pay the price. Otherwise, anyone can disregard the rules in the future, and America will return to a chaotic era. Don't think that John, that little fox, isn't ruthless; he's more vicious than anyone else. If things get to the worst, I'm worried that Rockefeller and his cronies will be wiped out! The helicopters in Sikorsky have already been moved and can be fully loaded with weapons at any time. Do you think I can just stand by and do nothing?"

"Hiss!" At this moment, the head steward of the White House couldn't help but gasp. Had he gone mad? To take things to this extent was too ruthless. If he didn't act, he wouldn't act at all, but once he did, he would do everything to the last drop, leaving the enemy no chance to turn the tables.

“I understand now. No wonder Morgan has always stood firmly on John's side. He knows John best. I'm afraid those old guys never imagined that John was armed to the teeth; he just needed a reason to make a move!” “Do you think those old guys will believe us if we tell them all now?”

"No, those old guys are blinded by profit now, it's hard to get them to turn back unless they suffer a devastating blow. Otherwise, they won't believe it. If they had even a little bit of respect, they wouldn't do these crazy things, and they wouldn't leave themselves no way out!"

"No, you're wrong. It's not that they didn't leave themselves a way out, but rather that they never believed the worst-case scenario would occur. Rockefeller has already met with John, and John's goodwill made him feel he could continue to test the waters. However, he didn't know that this might be a scheme by that little fox, John. Once he takes this step, there's no turning back! Back then, those guys divided up Hughes's wealth, and now they want to take action against John, unaware that John also wants to ruthlessly kill them! If the United States weren't so vulnerable to such chaos, we could sit back and watch them fight it out, witnessing a crazy showdown!"

"Yes, this is the perfect time. We can't afford any chaos in the US. We've finally waited until the Russians are weakened. If chaos breaks out in the US now, it will give the Russians a chance to catch their breath. We can't just watch a major war break out! But should we inform Morgan in advance? After all, Morgan is the one who chaired this meeting, so we should give him some face."

“No, we don’t need to inform Morgan. He will understand our difficulties, and even if they cannot reach an agreement, a conflict will not break out immediately. John will at least do some superficial work.”

After Bush had made the arrangements, his son couldn't help but say, "Dad, has things really gotten this crazy? Is John really going to wipe out those old guys? Has he gone mad?"

"It's not that he's gone mad, it's those old guys who've gone mad. They still think this is their era, completely unaware that times have changed. They're still immersed in their past glories, completely unaware that they've crossed John's bottom line, and failing to recognize the magnitude of their mistake. Even old Rockefeller wouldn't dare do this. Now they've fallen into John's trap without realizing it, still thinking John is easy to bully."

"Was everything John's scheme? That's impossible. How could John possibly outmaneuver those old guys?"

“Nothing is impossible. Profit can blind people. John’s repeated concessions have made those old guys more arrogant, so they have fallen into John’s trap step by step. The previous confrontation was part of John’s plan. I originally thought that John just wanted to warn those old guys, but now I finally understand that it was not a warning, but a trap, a conspiracy. He gave those old guys ‘face’ and expressed his attitude to everyone. The fault was not his. So as long as those old guys provoke again and trample on the rules, even if they are massacred by John, no one will say it is John’s fault. It will be that those guys are too greedy and forced John to take action against them.”

"Doesn't John dare to cause serious consequences and put himself in danger as well?"

“You’re still too young. John isn’t afraid at all because he understands that doing nothing would be more dangerous; more people would attack him, making things even harder to control. And now, haven’t we taken action? How could John not have anticipated our presence? Do you think we’d be unaffected in the worst-case scenario? Those old guys don’t care about John, but we can’t, so he’s not afraid. Of course, it’s also possible that this guy genuinely wants to massacre those foolish old guys and bring them annihilation. If you’re not ruthless, you can’t stand firm, and John is ruthless enough.”

At this point, Old Man Shi couldn't help but sigh. It was truly rare to see a young man like John who could do something like that. Moreover, many people would not have such a crazy side as John, but John had done it and put himself in a favorable position, even an absolutely advantageous position. This shocked Old Man Shi. To be able to do things this way, it was clear how terrifying and powerful John's abilities and methods were!

(End of this chapter)