America: My Time

Chapter 755 Fear and Compromise

Chapter 745 Fear and Compromise
"Don't worry, this time we will definitely handle this matter from a fair standpoint. This is the United States, and this is a new era. It's not a place where they can run wild. No one can act recklessly in the United States. They will pay the price they deserve. I can assure you of that. But I hope you will not interfere and leave everything to us!" Old Bush looked at John with a firm expression, waiting for John's answer.

“Sure, I won’t offend others unless they offend me. I’ve always been kind to people, and if possible, I don’t want to fight and kill, as that’s not good for anyone. Since you’ve stepped in and are willing to take control of everything, I naturally agree. Don’t worry, Jaguar Security Company will absolutely abide by the law and will not take any extreme actions or cause you any trouble.” John said calmly to the old man, without the slightest hint of anger, as if he truly didn’t care about any of this.

Although this wasn't the outcome John originally wanted, he still chose to give face to the old man and Morgan, avoiding further conflict. After all, it was unnecessary; he had already done what he could. Now, only those with powerful backgrounds remained. Eliminating them would be satisfying, but it would also cause trouble. The martial world isn't just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social graces. Especially now that even the old man had intervened, it would be inappropriate for him to say anything more!
“John, could you give them a call? I believe they'll only stop if you give them an order!” Old Man Bush wasn't pleased by John's agreement, but continued, because he understood that once Jaguar Security Company launched its operation, they wouldn't give up until the mission was complete and the objective achieved. Unless given John's orders, they would fight to the death. Those with battlefield syndrome were fearless because they knew their families would receive better treatment after their deaths, so they weren't afraid of death!
When John gave the order, they were fearless, even on American soil. They were undaunted by the consequences and only cared about whether their own interests would be affected. Because Bush understood all this, he dared not relax his guard in the slightest. Without John's order, this matter would not end, and the operation in California would not stop but would continue.

“Fine, if you insist, then I can do it this way. Give me the phone!” John’s expression remained calm and composed, as if he were talking about nothing important. But for the old guys like Rockefeller, it was a completely different story. Their expressions changed drastically. Even though Rockefeller and Morgan had communicated before and knew that John had launched a counterattack, they did not expect things to be so serious that it would make the old guys so nervous.

"Damn it, is that little fox really going to kill again? I wonder how many people will be wiped out this time!" Rockefeller's expression was somewhat gloomy. Even though John's operation was not yet complete, their manpower in California would be severely damaged, or even wiped out entirely.

No one expected John to dare to do such a thing. Those involved were all like Rockefeller, unwilling and fearful. They truly felt the pressure, the pressure of being threatened with death. Those old guys seemed to have returned to the chaotic era of the past. The calmer John was, the more fearful they became.

"Don't worry, it's not too late. You need to thank Old Man Rockefeller and the White House. If it weren't for him, none of those guys in California would be alive today. I also didn't expect the President to show up and stand up for you guys. These are rules that everyone agreed on back then, and you should know what the consequences of breaking the rules are!" John looked calmly at the old Rockefellers while not on the phone, showing no pressure whatsoever about his actions, as if he were talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

"John, make the phone call. Tell them to stop. This is the end of it. We'll give you a satisfactory explanation!"

“Okay! Don’t worry, I won’t regret it once I’ve agreed, and I won’t resort to any underhanded tactics. I’m not that kind of person!” After taking the call, John dialed the number of the operations manager at Jaguar Security Company and quickly verified the identities of both parties.

"Jack, cease attacking now. Hand over the remaining enemies to the arriving officials. You are now preparing to retreat. Retreat only when your own safety is guaranteed. Your safety is the top priority!"

With John's order given, Old Bush breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know how many people hadn't been cleansed, the operation had finally come to a halt. Old Bush and Morgan had considered intervening beforehand, but they ultimately gave up. They didn't want to incur John's wrath, and besides, those who died weren't their own people, so there was no need to care. Since those guys dared to defy the rules, they had to be prepared to die.

Although John's communication with the Jaguar Security Company operatives was brief, they still heard the sound of helicopters and muffled gunshots, which terrified the old men present. They had previously seen John as a 'weak and easily bullied' guy, but now they realized they had provoked a vicious wolf.

Although Jaguar Security's operation has ceased, its influence continues to spread. This will be a sleepless night; many will be unable to sleep, realizing how terribly wrong they were when John revealed his ferocious claws. In this new era, with established rules, such a shootout has never occurred in the United States. No one expected John to retaliate in this way. Although the extent of the losses is unknown, the fact that helicopters were used demonstrates the seriousness of the situation, explaining why Old Man Bush intervened. Without Old Man Bush's intervention, Morgan might not have had the face to make John back down; the situation could have been far more serious, and these old guys might even have been wiped out.

"Alright, that's enough. Does anyone have any objections? You can raise them now. But if you do anything inappropriate again in the future, don't blame the authorities for being ruthless. This will escalate to the final trial, and all those who break the rules will be held accountable!" Old Bu Shi didn't stop interfering. Instead, he glanced at the old guys like Rockefeller and asked them a question.

At this point, no one dared to voice their opinions. Anyone who dared to express an opinion would be expressing dissatisfaction with Lao Bushi or the government's interference. John wouldn't even need to intervene; the government would purge them out, since they were the ones who had broken the rules. Even if they were purged, no one would dare to say anything.

"Alright, since no one has any objections, let's leave it at that. No one should bring this up again in the future!" Old Bush hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. Without Old Martin having to persuade him, John chose to back down, showing such a friendly gesture. This made Old Bush a little happy, at least he saved face.

Although many people understood that John's decision to back down at this point was not only to save face for Rockefeller, but also to express his attitude to those who were not involved, showing that he was a rule-abiding person who would not break the rules and was willing to be kind to others, this very outcome terrified Rockefeller and the other old guys.

The reason is simple: they all know this is just John's strategy to absolve himself of any responsibility and shift all blame onto the enemy. Such wisdom and tactics would surely alarm Rockefeller and the other old guys. When had they ever faced such threats and pressure? Yet they dared not investigate.

"Rockefeller, those people should hand over their shares in the Federal Reserve. Some of them should be given to John as compensation. What do you think? John should also be given a board position and corresponding shares in the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank. What are your opinions on this decision?" After John stopped, the old man spoke again and made a new decision.

"I have no problem, and neither do you!" Rockefeller nodded in response after meeting everyone's gaze. Since it wasn't their loss, they had no objection to the matter.

"In that case, thank you all for your 'kindness'. Since you all agree, and even His Excellency the President has stepped in, I won't take advantage of them. I'll acquire it at market value to avoid people saying I have ulterior motives. I don't need this little bit of money!" John also took the initiative to express his opinion, which would also give the old man a good feeling.

While he could take those shares for free, it would inevitably leave hidden dangers. He knew how ruthless those guys were in their pursuit of profit, and there was no need to put himself in danger for such a small amount of money. Moreover, if they made any moves after his 'goodwill' gesture, it wouldn't be him he would offend, but the United States. Without the Federal Reserve shares, those guys would be effectively kicked out, their influence and power would be affected, and the threat they posed to John would be greatly reduced.

Upon seeing John's decision, the old man nodded in satisfaction. Not everyone could do what John did. If it were those old guys, they probably wouldn't have given up such a large benefit. This alone proves John's magnanimity and vision. He doesn't care about short-term gains but considers everything from a long-term perspective, leaving no hidden dangers for himself and always putting himself on the advantageous side.

(End of this chapter)