America: My Time

Chapter 773 Reminder or Threat?
Chapter 763 Reminder or Threat?

To be honest, the Americans hadn't expected their plan against the Russians to go so smoothly. Without John's explanation, they wouldn't have understood why everything had been so efficient. Peaceful evolution sounded like a good plan, but given the Russians' capabilities, they shouldn't have been completely unaware. Yet things went so smoothly, so smoothly that it made them uneasy. Now they finally understood: it was because interest groups within Russia shared the same idea—they wanted to seize Russia's wealth and convert it into private assets. Who could have imagined that the red Russia, in less than a century, would have become like this?

They understood John's reluctance to participate; after all, the shrewd John had no shortage of ways to make money, and this matter involved far too many people. However, they were extremely wary of John's statement: he could obtain nuclear weapons from the Russians if he wanted to. This shocked them. Was this unintentional, or a deliberate show of force, a warning? How to interpret it depended on the old man's own thoughts!

However, from this moment on, they would no longer target John, that little fox. After all, he was too frightening, and no one wanted to provoke him. There was no need to provoke him. Now, they were focused on how to bring down the Russians as quickly as possible and how to plunder all their wealth. These greedy guys didn't want to haggle with John anymore; they were all eyeing the Russians. Whether they succeeded or not depended on their individual abilities.

They were well aware of how astonishing the Russians' wealth was; even taking just a small portion of it would be enough to significantly increase their family's wealth. Greed changed these old men's minds, causing them to shift their focus from John to the Russians.

"Thank you for your reminder, Mr. John. If it weren't for your words, we wouldn't have noticed the changes within the Russians. We didn't expect their internal interest groups to have become so frenzied. It's a truly unexpected result!" The economic experts at the White House showed a hint of shock upon hearing John's statement.

"It's nothing. Actually, you just overlooked it, or rather, you didn't even think about it. In your hearts, the Russians have always been red and won't fall so easily. But you overestimated their will and the humanity of those interest groups. Greed is ingrained in these guys' bones. Don't be fooled by their constant accusations that we are greedy capitalists. In fact, they are even more greedy than us. Compared to them, we are pure angels."

In John's view, the Russian interest groups have gone completely mad. This situation is partly due to the Russians themselves; their internal struggles are so brutal that they fear becoming victims themselves. That's why they're so fervently cooperating with the US's peaceful evolution plan. The thoughts and feelings of the people are simply not a consideration for them!

“John is right. Compared to these guys, we are indeed pure angels, angels sent to rescue people from their suffering. We must liberate those people from the harsh oppression of the Russians.”

John was dumbfounded when he heard these shameless words. He realized that he was indeed not as thick-skinned as these old guys. They could even say such things. Going to rescue the Russians? They were going to plunder the Russians' wealth.

"I don't want to know what decisions you've made. However, there's something I need to remind you all: Europe isn't normal either. The weakness of the Russians has made them all have designs on us, the United States. Don't think that what I experienced in Europe before was just an accident, or just targeted at me personally. They were just testing us. And the British are getting too close to Europe now!"

As soon as John finished speaking, everyone present frowned. They were well aware of the situation in Europe, but they had previously thought that they should take down the Russians first to prevent them from making a comeback and affecting their plans. Now it seemed that these damned Europeans also needed to be taught a lesson so that they would understand that their big brother was not to be trifled with.

Did John have ulterior motives? Yes, these old guys all understood that John had ulterior motives; he wanted to use them as a tool to kill, to use their power against the Europeans. However, these old guys didn't care about being used by John. In their eyes, as long as there was enough benefit, they wouldn't mind being used by John, let alone being used by him a little, or even calling him their godfather. These guys would do anything for profit, and anyone who dared to block their path to wealth was considered an enemy! Once the Russians fell, any Europeans who wanted to oppose them would be courting death, and that would be the time to deal with them.

"John, don't worry, we're prepared."

John smiled calmly and nodded, saying, "That's good. I'm different from you all; my core focus is on real industry!" Hearing this, the old men present inwardly sneered. Only a fool would believe him. If this little fox only cared about real industry, how could he be called the God of Finance? And what was the purpose of his previous actions against Japan? However, no one dared to expose John. After all, everyone had their pride; exposing him wouldn't benefit them, only needlessly offend this little fox and create unnecessary trouble for themselves.

“Yes, we all understand that your core business is industry, and the development of Global Online Network Company has attracted a lot of attention. John, how much impact do you think it has on the economy?” At this point, Rockefeller nodded and asked John about the network company, no longer talking about the Russians.

"The internet is a crucial direction for future development. Its role may exceed everyone's imagination. Whether it's finance or anything else, we can't do without the internet. Its emergence may change the entire world, making information transmission faster and wider. This change in information transmission will alter economic development, social interaction, cultural exchange, technological development, lifestyles, and so on. It can be said that the development of the internet will profoundly affect all aspects of the world, which cannot be explained in just a few words! If you are interested in participating in internet research and development, now is the time. First-mover advantage is very important!"

Hearing John's words, everyone nodded slightly. They didn't think there was anything wrong with what John said. After all, even if these old guys didn't understand the impact of the internet on the world, they could consult experts and scholars. Although it wasn't as exaggerated as John described, it still had endless potential.

"John, when do you plan to take Global Online Networks public? If possible, we all want to have a clear understanding. What do you think?" Rockefeller didn't hesitate and directly asked about the company's IPO timeline. They didn't want Global Online Networks to continue its rapid expansion, which would cause its market value to skyrocket.

John smiled calmly and said, "Going public? We've only just raised funds and have a lot of money in hand. It's a bit too early to talk about going public now. We can talk about going public when Global Online Network Company has control over all the cities in the United States, big and small. Right now, what Global Online needs to do is expand, expand rapidly, at least to have control over the United States, and then we can talk about other things."

“John, although Global Online has completed its first round of financing, I’m afraid this amount of money is not enough to complete a full expansion. It may not be a big problem in the United States, but there is a significant funding gap in Europe. If we stop, it will only give them the advantage, which will be very detrimental to Global Online Network Company!” As if these old guys had discussed it beforehand, Rockefeller stopped speaking, and then someone else spoke up.

"No, we don't need to pay too much attention to the situation in Europe, because they don't value it, at least not right now. The development of internet cafe alliances in the United States is rapid, but it's not as amazing in Europe. Moreover, none of those Europeans have kept up with our pace. They haven't chosen to follow ASUS's speed in upgrading their computers. Even after the stock market crash, those guys didn't completely replace the computer systems of their financial systems. So, for them, even if we set up the network in advance, there won't be much development. Those guys don't value the upgrading of high technology, or rather, they want to develop it themselves and go their own way. At this point, no matter how much we invest, it won't be of any use."

Upon hearing John's words, everyone frowned. Although what John said was true, the old guys and the White House staff were unwilling to accept it. After all, the internet was related to the United States' global strategy, and they felt that it should not be stopped, especially the old guys, who had huge interests behind it.

“John, it’s really not a big problem. If needed, the White House can step in for us!”

John shook his head and said, "It's no use. There's no point in doing this. The White House's involvement won't change anything. We can enter and expand into those major European cities, and that's enough. Once the US has completed its full-scale deployment and our network is fully established, those guys will have to bow down to us even if we don't say a word."

John could wait, but these old guys didn't want to. They wanted to get more benefits and more profits, so the last thing they wanted to see was John's decision!
(End of this chapter)