America: My Time

Chapter 756 Exchange of Interests
Chapter 746 Exchange of Interests

"Good, that's good. I believe you can all feel John's sincerity and give those guys an explanation. If they're still not satisfied, then it can only be said that they're determined to stand on the opposite side of everyone and challenge the rules." Old Bush made his final judgment at this moment and defined the matter.

At this point, none of the people present dared to challenge the official bottom line. After the old man defined the matter, it was unchangeable. They all understood this. If it were just the old man alone, even if he were the president, these old guys wouldn't care. But now the old man represented not an individual, but the US government, and those beneficiaries protected by the rules. They dared not and could not stand on the opposite side of everyone. Even the conglomerates could not bear such serious consequences.

"Gentlemen, I understand that you will suffer some losses this time, so I can't just do nothing. Global Online Network Company, I will contribute 30% of the shares for the first round of financing. You can allocate them yourselves. Morgan will not compete with you!" When John finished speaking, everyone gasped, shocked by John's decision. Although it seemed that John was only contributing 10% more shares, they all understood how significant it was and how much profit it would bring.

Morgan didn't care about John's words or his inability to participate in the distribution. He believed John would give him a satisfactory result; John wasn't the petty type, so the price John paid this time was considerable. However, John's intervention also meant that all the resentment in these old men's hearts could be dispelled. Of course, they understood John's underlying meaning: if they accepted, all previous grudges would be settled, and no one could dare to challenge John, his family, or his clan again, or they would bear the responsibility and become everyone's enemy!
"Alright, I, Rockefeller, accept your offer!" Rockefeller was the first to step forward and state his position. Although under the immense pressure from the White House, Rockefeller had no other choice but to compromise, John's two decisions made him realize that continuing to fight this little fox would be self-destructive. Therefore, he chose to compromise and abandon his hatred. No matter how great the losses in California tonight, he would relinquish all hatred.

Following Rockefeller's statement, others quickly followed suit. They all understood that they had no other choice; without Morgan's involvement, they could acquire more shares, greater profits, and more information. Those sitting here all knew the power of Global Online Network.

At this point, no one mentioned John's previous actions anymore, nor did anyone care about the actions of Hurricane Investment and Standard Chartered Bank. Those were just normal business transactions. As for whether they would take action to sabotage the operation, that was up to them. The White House would not interfere in normal business transactions, nor did it have any reason to do so.

Thanks to the intervention of the old man, the official statement, and John's perfect performance, everything has reached a 'satisfactory' conclusion, and the crisis is completely over. As for the situation in California, and the handling and losses of those guys, these old guys don't care. They all understand that if those people are smart, they will compromise readily, otherwise they will only fall into a greater disaster and pay a greater price.

"John, what do you think the Japanese will do? The Japanese economy is getting crazier and crazier, and everyone is a bit confused about what these guys are up to." After reaching an agreement and without pressure, Rockefeller brought up the topic of the Japanese economy again, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Japan's economy is indeed insane, and I believe those guys in Japan have long seen through your schemes. It's just that there's internal strife and differing opinions within the country. The reason for Japan's insane economy isn't entirely due to your power, but more so to Japan's own problems. Your power alone cannot shake Japan's economy; it's their own greed that has led the situation to this point. Therefore, they don't have many choices left. They must find a way to mitigate the impact of the yen's appreciation, otherwise Japan has no future. The skyrocketing housing prices will overwhelm everything, as will the skyrocketing stock market. The bubble in Japan's economy is too big now—that's my opinion. Of course, if you have other opinions, that's beyond my ability to address!"

John didn't say anything more at this point. He had said what he needed to say. As for what these old guys thought or thought, that was their own business. John wouldn't tell them about his operations. After all, business is business, and there's no room for sentimentality. Besides, he had no sentimentality with these old guys.

The old fogies present weren't unaware of the means to curb the continued expansion of the bubble and stabilize the economy; after all, those in finance knew what the normal methods were. However, they couldn't believe that Japan would make such a crazy decision—not a soft landing, but a direct hard landing. While internal power struggles might have played a part, these men probably wouldn't have believed such an outcome either.

Everyone present understood the magnitude of Japan's economic bubble. Even those unfamiliar with financial markets knew how chaotic the current situation in Japan was, especially regarding the appreciation of the yen, which far exceeded their and even the US's own expectations. They had all experienced this firsthand. John, the shrewd businessman, had profited immensely from the yen's appreciation by leveraging his knowledge of Japan. When someone still wanted to ask questions, John shook his head and said, "If you have other questions, you'll need to find the answers yourselves. I won't say anything more. After all, it's my own secret, and it's part of Hurricane Investment's plan. We haven't reached the point where we can share the plan!"

Faced with John's words, the old men could only sigh and give up their ideas. It was already good enough that things ended this way. Wanting more was just wishful thinking. John didn't owe them anything. He didn't give them a fatal blow because of the old man's reputation and the US government. Otherwise, they would have paid a heavy price for their actions.

Although some Wall Street guys still wanted to say something, Morgan Stanley spoke up at this moment: "Alright, things have been resolved satisfactorily. No matter what you all think, the rules cannot be broken by anyone again, otherwise there will be no more such good things, and you will have to bear the consequences yourself. You can enjoy the relaxing moments of the party now, and I hope you all have a good time!"

After Morgan's words, those guys had no choice but to abandon all their ideas and gather together one by one to discuss John's previous remarks, hoping to find useful information that would help them understand John's current plans against Japan and his true intentions.

After a formal result was reached, Old Bush breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully the worst hadn't happened. At this point, the guys gathered together in their respective teams, while John and Morgan walked together. Old Bush also came over to listen to their conversation, and Rockefeller also came over.

At this moment, John spoke up, "Mr. Morgan, I will remember your help. I will contribute five percent of the shares of Global Online Network Company, and the listing will also be arranged by Morgan. However, this will take some time. It is impossible to go public before we have captured the US market. If we cannot even control the US market, we cannot control the global market. You should understand this."

"Understood. Morgan will not interfere with the global online network company's strategy, and we are always ready to increase our investment if needed. As long as it benefits the global online network company, I believe no one will refuse your proposal. You are the real expert in this regard, and Morgan will always stand by your side."

John didn't really believe Morgan's words. He knew that Morgan would only side with the interests of the company, not with him. When he couldn't offer Morgan enough benefits, the other party would naturally make other choices. John understood this very well. That's how conglomerates are; interests are the foundation of everything.

“Your Excellency, I have remembered your kindness. If George is willing to follow in your footsteps, Legendary Entertainment and Phoenix Group will provide full assistance. This is my promise to you, and also to George. I am not a petty person. If there is an opportunity for cooperation, I will not forget George!”

Although Old Man Bush appears to be on the side of impartiality, it's undeniable that his involvement has relieved John of much pressure. With Old Man Bush's intervention, many issues will shift to the authorities, significantly reducing John's burden. If a massive purge were to occur, John might be able to cripple those old men, but it would also leave many hidden dangers for himself, his family, and his relatives. Now, there's no need to worry about any of that. Therefore, John should remember this favor and not easily dismiss Old Man Bush's role; that would not be the act of a wise man.

(End of this chapter)