America: My Time

Chapter 754 John's Counterattack

Chapter 744 John's Counterattack
Morgan sighed and said, “I know, but the rules cannot be challenged, and they are no exception. If they don’t accept it, then destruction is the only outcome. Their era is long gone. If they want to cause trouble again, especially targeting entrepreneurs like John who are protected by the United States, they will pay the price. The United States will not allow such a situation to occur. It’s one thing for us to fight among ourselves, but it’s another thing for someone else to interfere. I believe you can distinguish between the two!”

Although neither Morgan nor Rockefeller revealed the other's name, everyone knew perfectly well that there was still room for maneuver if they didn't speak. If they did, there would be no possibility of reconciliation, only confrontation, which was something many people did not want to see.

Rockefeller nodded and said, “I understand, so I choose to concede. I’ve already conceded, so that little fox John won’t go all the way, and old Martin won’t stand by and watch John do that, and you, Morgan, are even less likely to. Actually, once we’ve laid everything out on the table, I don’t have that many worries, nor is there any need for them.”

“That’s right, you’re absolutely right. There’s no need for that. Nobody wants to see the worst happen, after all, it’s part of the rules. But this kind of situation won’t happen again, you should understand that better than anyone. As for those guys, they’re unwilling to accept it, so destruction is the only option!”

Just as Morgan finished speaking, Mellon appeared, accompanied by Martin. Morgan couldn't help but sigh. These guys' reactions were really something. It seemed Mellon had also noticed the problem, otherwise he wouldn't have chosen to come in with Martin. That in itself was a statement.

"Rockefeller, it seems your team is quite interesting; you've all been prepared for this!"

“You’re right, these guys really can’t be relied on. But that’s to be expected, after all, that’s normal. If they all followed Rockefeller wholeheartedly, then there would be a problem, and a big problem at that. In that case, Rockefeller would have no chance of making a comeback, and he wouldn’t be able to gain everyone’s understanding.” Rockefeller took this matter very calmly, and after clearing his mind, he saw everything more clearly.

There's no such thing as friendship between conglomerates; it's all about interests. When problems arise, these guys will run away at the first sign of trouble, just like DuPont and Stillman. They're not trustworthy at all.

"Now that everyone is here, let's begin. There's no need to waste time. I'm sure everyone is eager to get started. I'll get straight to the point: this meeting is to resolve everyone's disputes. If anyone has any concerns, feel free to raise them. With the president here, I'm confident we can achieve a satisfactory outcome for everyone."

Morgan didn't delay any longer and spoke directly. He said that since all the big shots in the industry were gathered together, the juniors who came with them, or their female companions, were not qualified to participate. Even Xiao Bushi was not qualified and could only leave. This was a gathering of the big shots, and it was not his turn.

"I believe everyone understands why we are holding this meeting today. Let's all speak our minds. Communication is the only way to resolve conflicts. Please feel free to say what you think and don't worry about anything. This won't get out!"

“Mr. John, I would like to ask when our deal will take place. The San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank matter has dragged on for too long, and everyone is having second thoughts. They want to know if there is still a chance for this deal?” At this point, the foolish guy still chose to ask directly, completely unaware that the situation had already changed.

"The deal is not a problem, and I myself am willing to join the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and become a member of the board of directors. However, your demands are a bit too high, and Integrity Bank and East West Bank cannot afford them, so I can only apologize."

“Mr. John, this is the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. I don’t think our demands are excessive!”

“Yes, your demands may seem modest, but I cannot accept them. Leaving aside how inflated your stock price is, and your desire to take over Chengxin Bank's gold reserves—do you think we're all fools, unable to see the state of the gold market? We only negotiated with you because I was giving Morgan face, not because I needed to give you face. With the petty tricks you've used, do you think there's any possibility of cooperation between us? If you don't want people to know, don't do it in the first place. Your little schemes in California are utterly insignificant. Now, I'm officially telling you: abandon this deal. Do you understand?” John's answer surprised everyone present. Although some already knew the situation had changed, they hadn't expected John to react so strongly right from the start. Even Rockefeller was shocked and understood the reasons for Morgan and Old Bush's appearance, as well as Old Martin's. Morgan was right; his arrogance had already plunged his family into crisis. John, this shrewd fox, no longer wanted to be entangled with them.

"Alright, the deal was a mutual agreement. Since John has chosen to give up, we must respect his opinion!" Rockefeller quickly intervened when he saw that the guy was about to say something, fearing that things would get out of control and they would fall into such a dead end from the very beginning.

"Thank you for your recognition, Mr. Rockefeller. Now that the matter of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has been brought up, I'd like to know what's going on with someone trying to cause trouble while I'm away from California. Good heavens, they've got some nerve, directly targeting Hughes Aerospace. What are they trying to do? Do they even respect the rules? I need an explanation!"

"Hiss!" Everyone gasped in shock at John's words. Hughes Aerospace was one of Gulfstream Aerospace's key businesses and a major research company in the United States. For someone to have designs on Hughes Aerospace was a serious violation of the rules. Even Rockefeller hadn't expected these guys to be so crazy.

"John, are you serious?" Old Bush's face was now grim. Although he knew that some guys had designs on John and even had plans in California, he didn't expect them to be so reckless as to target Hughes Aerospace. This was a serious provocation against the United States' bottom line, and it was something that could not be tolerated.

“It’s true. Not only Hughes Aerospace, Nvidia, Dreamworld, and Seagate are all involved in their plans. I need an explanation. I wonder if any of you here can give me one?” John’s face showed a faint sneer. At this moment, no one dared to speak or get involved. They all understood what this meant.

“John, don’t worry, we’ll give you an explanation. But are those guys under control?” Old Man Bush answered John without hesitation. This was no small matter; it showed that the United States was in too much chaos. Even a high-tech company like this was targeted by thugs. What were they planning to do?

"I trust the White House. Don't worry, those guys are all under control. But those 'ants' who were behind the operation are no longer needed; they've all been eliminated. However, the people behind them are under our control, and the White House can take over whenever it needs us. But I need an explanation. We can't expect them to get away with nothing. Last time, I gave everyone a lot of face, but this time I want an explanation!"

"Okay, the White House will do its best to give you a satisfactory explanation. No one can break the rules. Whoever does will pay a heavy price. Some people have forgotten the agreement we made back then, forgotten what they can and cannot do. It's time to clean up these muddle-headed guys!" Old Bush's words exploded in everyone's hearts like a thunderclap. They all knew that when Old Bush made his decision, they had no way out. They could only accept it. If they didn't accept it, they would be destroyed. When the power of the authorities was mobilized, they were all just 'ants'.

When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down. If someone catches them red-handed, they have no power to resist. At this time, many people turned their attention to Rockefeller, hoping that he would step forward. However, this did not happen. Rockefeller remained silent, which made many people fearful. They understood that the situation was hopeless.

At this moment, those involved in the operation were all regretting it, but it was too late. They were now like meat on a chopping block, and anyone who dared to resist would definitely die. They were furious, but there was nothing they could do. After all, they were not facing John, but the White House. Under normal circumstances, they would not be afraid, but this was not normal. They had too many weaknesses in the other party's hands.

Putting everything else aside, the Hughes Space incident alone was enough to bring them down to earth and make them disappear from this world. Now these guys finally realize how wrong they were and how powerful John is. Otherwise, the White House wouldn't have intervened, and Old Man Bush wouldn't be here. But it's too late for regrets; everything has already happened.

John nodded and said, "Alright, since you've brought it up, it would be disrespectful to the authorities if I objected. I've always been a rule-abiding citizen. As long as I get a satisfactory explanation, I have no other questions. However, I believe those guys hiding behind this need to pay the price. I don't want them to escape punishment. I wonder if Your Excellency the President can grant me this request and fulfill this small wish of yours!"

(End of this chapter)