America: My Time

Chapter 812 Trip to the Middle East
Chapter 802 Trip to the Middle East
After a brief stay in Taiwan to settle some matters, John went directly to the Middle East. He didn't have much interaction with Taiwan, nor did he meet with any high-ranking officials, only exchanging information by phone. By the time everyone learned that John had left Taiwan for the Middle East, it was already too late!

At this time, oil prices were still rising. More than ten days had passed, but the crisis in the Middle East had not been resolved, which disappointed many people. The Japanese were no longer hoping to resolve the crisis in a short period of time. They began to prepare for the worst, but now they could no longer find John.

In Riyadh, John's arrival was welcomed by the wealthy. It was no small feat for John to accept their invitation at this time. After a brief exchange, everyone got down to business.

“Mr. John, we need more support, and the situation shows no signs of improvement. Therefore, we would like to ask Jaguar Security Company for assistance.” The Middle Eastern tycoon got straight to the point, wanting to increase cooperation with Jaguar Security Company. The Middle East is currently in a state of panic, still shaken by the previous war.

“I have no problem on my end. Jaguar Security can fully commit to the cooperation here. Personnel in the United States will expedite their relocation, and a lot of supplies will also be transferred quickly. However, you all need to increase your lobbying efforts. Now those guys are causing trouble again. If their conspiracy succeeds, our information cooperation will be affected!”

Before the tycoon could speak, John directly revealed the methods used by the Middle Eastern tycoons in the US. The full operation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) made these guys feel threatened, especially after learning about Hughes Aerospace's capabilities. They were uneasy, fearing that their every move was being controlled by the Middle Eastern tycoons. These guys were trying to get the US government to intervene and terminate Hughes Aerospace's cooperation with the Middle Eastern tycoons, not wanting them to continue to control such a powerful tool that threatened their security.

"We are aware of the situation in the United States, so we have no choice but to invite Mr. John to Riyadh for a meeting and discussion!"

"Actually, my position has always been very clear: I will do my best to help you as long as you need it. You don't need to worry about that. As long as the White House doesn't make any explicit demands, our cooperation will continue. Moreover, if you have any other concerns, we can sign a longer testing period for the use of the product, or even sign a formal use contract, in the form of a national agreement."

"That's for the best. We can rest assured with Mr. John's words. Everyone was worried that something unexpected might happen!"

"I understand and can comprehend that, whether for my own benefit or for the sake of our cooperative friendship, I cannot stand on the opposite side of you all. Please rest assured that we will ensure your needs are met as soon as possible. The Gulfstream Group and the Bentley Group will provide full assistance to ensure that your supplies are not affected."

“Mr. John, is there anything we can do to help? We will do our best without hesitation.”

"You flatter me. I'm fine here, there are no problems. If I need anything, I will definitely ask for your help." John has already made comprehensive arrangements and doesn't need the help of the tycoons. It's already very good that the tycoons have given him such a large order. John also understands how much pressure the Middle Eastern tycoons are under. Everyone wants to get the tycoons' orders. He should take the lion's share and not have any other ideas. It's not feasible to keep everything to himself.

John soon had some more exchanges with the Middle Eastern tycoons, mainly on military matters. Although John's statements were somewhat incomprehensible to them, they still expressed their approval, even though they didn't quite understand them at the moment.

After John left, the Middle Eastern tycoons breathed a sigh of relief: "It seems we were overthinking it. Mr. John didn't have any intention of taking advantage of the situation. His credibility is still guaranteed. He didn't even make any demands regarding oil supply. You know, many people are asking us to increase crude oil exports, and some guys are even being aggressive."

"Indeed, we overthought things. Judging from the current situation, there are still considerable conflicts between Mr. John and the Americans. They are definitely not on the same side. Moreover, although he is young, he doesn't have the greed of the Americans who always try to extract more benefits from us, which I didn't expect. We have cooperated with him for so long, and he has never broken his promise. I just don't know how long the GPS system can last, or how long Hughes Aerospace can last. It is indeed a powerful weapon in war!"

"There won't be any problems in the short term. After all, Hughes Aerospace's GPS system is for civilian use, so there won't be any changes. We're different from those guys in Japan; they voluntarily gave up, while we firmly stood by Hughes Aerospace and invested a lot of money. Under these circumstances, he won't go back on his word, otherwise his reputation would be completely ruined, and he couldn't afford such a price." "Yes, we're all anxious. As long as the US doesn't officially issue a ban, we won't be affected. In the current situation, no matter how much those guys jump around, it's useless! It's just that John was better prepared than us in this crisis, and we didn't trust his opinion."

After a conversation with John, the Middle Eastern tycoon realized that the meeting was being rushed. However, the outcome was positive; at least John didn't seem to have any intention of targeting them or abandoning them after using them. Before the major conflict in the Middle East began, Jaguar Security personnel had repeatedly warned them, but they hadn't taken it seriously. Now it was too late for regrets; the crisis had already erupted.

"The Middle East? He actually went to the Middle East? What could it be?" Morgan of Wall Street wondered. At this time, John left Taiwan to go to the Middle East to meet those tycoons, which made many people wonder if it was for oil or something else.

Many people now know that John holds a large amount of oil futures, and that he is also selling his accumulated oil reserves, making a fortune that makes many people envious, but they are powerless to stop him.

"I don't know. Nobody can figure out what John is up to right now. I don't know if it's for his oil futures strategy or because of what's going on in the US. Those oil tycoons have jumped out again, and they're targeting Hughes Aerospace!"

"Unfortunately, these guys are too stupid. They chose the wrong time, and Hughes Aerospace was already fully prepared. Even if they wanted to stop it, it would be impossible. The Middle Eastern tycoons have paid real money for this satellite system. As long as the White House doesn't speak up and the military doesn't speak up, they can't succeed. In this situation, do you think they will stop it? Are they willing to stand on the opposite side of John?"

"No, I don't think the White House would choose this time to target Hughes Aerospace or Middle Eastern tycoons. Their cooperation has always been well-known, and it's impossible to stop them without a reasonable explanation. They have no reason to do so, and Hughes Aerospace's civilian services are about to begin. Under these circumstances, who can object? This isn't military, it's civilian. If they can't even stop this kind of cooperation, the White House won't accept it."

"Yes, everyone knows this is impossible, but those oil tycoons insist on stopping it. What are they if not fools? Jumping out to cause trouble at this time will only make people more disgusted with them. These guys have gone crazy now. If they continue to cause trouble, the price they pay will be even greater, and things will become even more dangerous!" As he spoke, Morgan sighed, somewhat dissatisfied with the current war between American media.

By repeatedly instigating media wars and even attempting to use the power of the media to pressure the White House, they have simply gone too far. While some may have previously had reservations or reservations about Middle Eastern tycoons' involvement in the US media industry, such opinions have dwindled significantly. Many now see it as the best option, at least ensuring they are not misled.

"Jimmy, what changes have occurred between Hurricane Investment and Standard Chartered Bank? Are they making any other moves?"

"No, these guys are perfectly normal, there's no change at all. Countless people on Wall Street are watching them, but they haven't changed at all. They haven't even made a move in the Japanese stock market, which makes many people wonder what they're waiting for."

"What are they waiting for? Need I say more? They're waiting for Japan to burst its bubble, waiting for the economic crisis triggered by the oil crisis. Japan's economy is indeed doing well, but that's only on the surface. In reality, their situation isn't so good. If the situation worsens, Japan will inevitably collapse. Unfortunately, no one in the market is optimistic about the Japanese stock market anymore, and even the Japanese themselves are no longer buying in. As soon as there's the slightest disturbance, Japan will fall into crisis. It seems like that little fox John has withdrawn from Japan, but his calculations are actually much deeper. Perhaps this guy already sensed something years ago, which is why he sold off his Japanese assets in advance."

Many people sighed when John's assets in Japan were mentioned. His real estate holdings were almost entirely liquidated, and many of his businesses had already repaid part of their loans, easing their financial burden. Under these circumstances, even if Japan experienced an economic crisis, it wouldn't affect John's business or its future development. Having laid the groundwork years in advance, John's methods were truly astounding. This greatly shocked Morgan Stanley, as he withdrew before anyone even noticed the crisis – a remarkably shrewd move.

(End of this chapter)