America: My Time

Chapter 851 Old Man's Vigilance

Chapter 821 Old Man's Vigilance

Soon, the news of John's deal with Morgan spread to others. Both sides had already begun pre-deal negotiations, and they were doing so simultaneously. This arrangement stunned the old guys. They had all thought that John's sale of Western Gas & Electric was just a pretext to deceive them, and that Morgan was merely cooperating. Now it seemed that they had been too optimistic. John really wanted to sell Western Energy in exchange for Grumman Aircraft Company.

"Are these two crazy? They actually made such an exchange. What a stock swap! Morgan has really made a killing this time. Grumman Aircraft Company's potential is not as strong as Western Gas & Electric Company's. From a profit perspective, John and Morgan are at a disadvantage in this stock swap. Grumman Aircraft Company is not a high-quality asset. Once the Russians fall, the military industry will inevitably be impacted. Moreover, at this time, the stock swap is clearly Grumman Aircraft Company cashing out at a high price."

“Dad, John has already reached an agreement with Morgan, and both sides have already taken action. Moreover, they both seem quite satisfied. John doesn’t seem to care about this loss at all. In contrast, Rockefeller is furious. They made so many preparations in secret, but in the end, Morgan took all the benefits!”

"So what? The only one to blame is Rockefeller himself. If they hadn't been so arrogant, hadn't been so focused on maximizing profits, and hadn't been constantly suppressing John, this situation wouldn't have arisen. Rumors are circulating within Morgan that John doesn't care about Western Gas & Electric at all; he just doesn't want Rockefeller to benefit. He'd rather suffer a loss and do a share swap with Morgan than cooperate with Rockefeller. It may seem like a petty squabble, but it represents John's attitude!"

"Dad, what are you going to do with the White House? This kind of share swap has a significant impact."

"Pretend you know nothing. Rockefeller is not to be trifled with, but I think John and Morgan are easier to deal with. If Morgan's interests are really affected, see what crazy things they might do. And you don't think your old man can be re-elected, do you? That's impossible. Those financial groups won't let me be re-elected, they won't let the elephants continue to control the United States. Rather than being ousted, it's better to cooperate with them and gain enough favor to prepare for your future." At this moment, the old man's face showed no pressure, nor any resentment. He was very clear about the influence of the financial groups!
"Dad, should we try to smooth things over with John?"

Old Bush shook his head and sighed, "No need. What happened in Oregon has nothing to do with us. We're not targeting him. As for Jeffrey Epstein, that's a minor matter, not worth John's attention. Besides, he's already retaliated. Otherwise, do you think Jeffrey Epstein would still be alive, and living so comfortably? Given what that guy did, it would be incredibly easy for John to take him down. Even if he has connections on Wall Street, no one would stand against John for him. It's precisely because it's a minor matter that they were able to compromise. Do you think John, who can let Jeffrey Epstein go, would care about our little problems?"

“That’s true. I was just misled by those old guys’ propaganda. They all say John is petty, so I’m worried that he might be unhappy with us! After all, he’s been hiding overseas all this time, and many people say he’s holding a grudge.”

Old Bu sneered, "You actually believe such nonsense? How foolish! Who is John? He's a businessman, a conglomerate. How could he hide from us overseas just because of a little bit of resentment? You're too self-righteous. He's setting up a plan. You know Pan Am established the Star Alliance, don't you? Do you think that just because South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China have all joined the Star Alliance, John hasn't done anything?"

“I understand now. He was there to discuss all of this. No wonder that guy traveled all over Asia. But did he really need to show up in person?” Xiao Bushi said doubtfully, a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

"Whether it's worth it or not is only known to him. And don't be blinded by the Star Alliance. That's just bait on the surface to attract attention. The share swap between Grumman and Western Gas & Electric is only a small part of John's plan. The real layout has just begun."

As the president, Old Bush naturally knew some of John's secrets. Even though he didn't pay much attention to John, the White House had always been keeping an eye on these financial tycoons. Although John was using offshore funds to make arrangements, the White House could still find out some secrets if they were willing.

"Dad, are you saying John has an even crazier plan?" Little Bush realized at this point. If it were just a share swap, would John be so concerned? Did he and Morgan have more to do? "Yes, and it's crazy. Even the White House think tank finds it unbelievable. They think he's insane, but they have to admit that it has amazing potential once it succeeds. You've heard about what happened in Silicon Valley; those companies were all built by John, and they're all related to his next big plan. It's a pity we shouldn't have given up that investment. Now it's too late to regret it. Faced with so many conglomerates, the White House is powerless."

When John integrated the Global Positioning System and information, the power it unleashed was beyond imagination. The White House was also aware of the many tests conducted by John's companies, which were indeed amazing and of great help to the White House. It's just a pity that although the White House was also conducting research, it was far behind those guys in Silicon Valley.

Old Man Shi was well aware of the scale of John's scheme and the extent of his ambition. Global expansion and information sharing were not just empty words; they were already a reality. Once John completed the next round of integration, all the major companies would experience rapid growth and be able to crush all competitors because they would have an absolute information advantage.

However, Old Bush didn't have the energy to pay attention to everything John was doing. The situation in the Middle East was his primary concern. It not only concerned American interests, but also shocked him with the strength of Jaguar Security and the transformation of Middle Eastern tycoons under John's guidance. He had to admit, John's judgment was sharp; the tactic of overwhelming firepower was perfectly suited to the wealthy, and the weapons supplied by Bentley and Gulfstream Aerospace provided them with astonishing assistance.

Of course, what shocked the old man the most was the global satellite positioning system. Having mastered all of this meant that John could track the whereabouts of many people if he wanted to. In the event of a conflict, he could even carry out a decapitation strike. Who wouldn't be afraid? Who wouldn't be terrified? Fortunately, John was a law-abiding person, otherwise many people would have lost their sleep.

The reason everyone was indulging Rockefeller, allowing him to provoke John, and letting the oil capital do the same, was simple: they were testing John's intentions. Rockefeller didn't know what everyone else was thinking; he knew, but he just didn't say it. He was also using this opportunity to probe John's true intentions and gather more information.

Although the martial arts world isn't all about fighting and killing, John's possession of a powerful weapon still makes many people uneasy. However, these people dare not take any rash actions. Even though John is a law-abiding person, they dare not be careless in the slightest. This is the deterrent effect of power. Only by possessing absolute power can one prevent enemies from taking any rash actions.

John's strategic moves in Europe, especially in the military-industrial complex, were aimed at whom they were clearly aware, but everyone turned a blind eye. No one would be foolish enough to target them unless absolutely necessary, and if it came to that, it would be a bloodbath; no one would think John wasn't ruthless enough. Don't be fooled by John's constant self-deception and feigned innocence; anyone who thinks that way and acts accordingly is courting death.

Old Bush was instructing young Bush, while Rockefeller was analyzing everything about John. John's share swap with Morgan made him uneasy, worried that the situation would spiral out of control and that things would get out of his control.

In truth, Rockefeller had always been overthinking things. He had never truly controlled everything; his perceived control was merely wishful thinking. John's compromises were simply a prelude to the next phase of the operation, intended to mislead the enemy. Now, with the start of a new phase, Rockefeller couldn't see through it all. Although they could use the White House's resources to learn some things, many things remained undisclosed. They weren't afraid of the White House's pursuit, but rather of John's retaliation and the Jaguar Security Company's pursuit.

For a little benefit, or rather, a little favor, no one would put themselves in danger. No one would make such a foolish decision, no one would joke with their own life. So, although the White House knew some of John's plans, this information was suppressed. No one dared to leak it or risk their life.

The power of Jaguar Security made them wary, and they felt their every move could be monitored by Jaguar Security, so no one would be foolish enough to leak these secrets unless absolutely necessary. Even the Silicon Valley guys had authorization from Hughes Aerospace; no one was naive enough to think Jaguar Security hadn't. Many suspected that Jaguar Security had dedicated personnel, or even systems, monitoring those with grudges against John, so no one dared to take the risk.

(End of this chapter)