America: My Time

Chapter 853 The Enemy's Sniping

Chapter 823 The Enemy's Sniping
As time went on, undercurrents surged in the United States. When the Crickland consortium completed its acquisition, those in the know breathed a sigh of relief. But before they could even recover from the shock, John Morgan's deal was finalized, and the share swap between Grumman Solid Aircraft and Western Gas & Electric was completed. Now, Grumman Aircraft was under Gulfstream Aerospace's control, and this series of changes caused a significant shock in the United States.

Wall Street, in particular, was eager to know what changes would occur at Gulfstream Aerospace, and even more so, whether Western Gas & Electric would expand. They also wanted to know Rockefeller's thoughts and reactions, and whether another financial battle would erupt, given that both John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller controlled considerable sums of money.

These guys are overthinking it. At this point, no matter how crazy John was, he couldn't possibly have a direct conflict with Rockefeller, let alone a showdown in the financial market or the stock market.

“John, you should keep a low profile now. Being so high-profile is not a good thing. Rockefeller is not so easy to admit defeat. You’re not doing yourself any good by slapping them in the face like this. There’s no need for a fight of pride.”

Hearing his father's words, John smiled calmly and said, "I know, but I have no choice. I can't compromise or back down in this contest, otherwise more guys will come after me. Didn't the Cleveland Consortium make a move? Although their demands weren't high, and it wasn't Quantum Mining's core assets, they were testing my strength. There are also many people scheming behind the situation in Oregon. What can you say now, Grandpa? After all, they need a result there; they can't keep dragging it out. And what's the situation with the family?"

At this point, John couldn't help but sigh. Although he had been strengthening his control over Oregon, there was still considerable resistance. Those guys were still targeting him, and even his own family was starting to voice discontent. Seeing the potential profits, they were all eager to jump in and demand their share. That's human nature; tempted by profit, these guys became incredibly eager, each harboring inappropriate thoughts.

"Don't worry, the old man won't agree to them. He won't let them interfere with your plans, let alone meddle in Oregon's affairs. If they want to take over Oregon, they're just overthinking it. Even if you're short-handed, the old man won't let them get involved and won't leave you with any unnecessary trouble or hidden dangers."

"That's good. As long as the old man doesn't show up, I don't have to worry. And if these guys continue to be so unreasonable, I should take action. If they keep giving in and saving face, they'll become so unreasonable that I'll cut off the family's media support to make them realize their mistake."

The saying goes, "A snake tries to swallow an elephant," and John was furious about the situation with his family. Even though he had severed ties with them long ago, they were still relentless. They jumped back at the first sign of profit, especially after learning of John's ambition to control Oregon. They were tempted again, trying to curry favor with the old man. They seemed to have forgotten what they had done before; in the face of profit, these guys had no shame whatsoever!
“John, you shouldn’t do that. After all, the old man is still alive. You can’t do this for his sake. Besides, the family has protected you before. There’s no need to argue with them over such a small matter!”

"I don't want to argue with them, but they're just too greedy. They keep trying to leech off me, constantly pushing my limits. If it were anyone else, I would have taught them a lesson long ago!" Although the guys from his family were all incredibly greedy, John couldn't really confront them. He was furious but had nowhere to vent his anger, so he could only endure it. After all, for the sake of the old man, he had to compromise and couldn't stoop to their level.

“Alright, the old man will handle things over there. As for the donkey and the elephant, you don’t need to get involved. The old man and Calvin will take care of it and won’t leave you any hidden dangers. It’s just an exchange of interests, nothing serious.” Smith calmly advised John. In his opinion, John was being too impatient, especially with the plans in Oregon. He was too eager for quick results. Such things require patience and perseverance.

The world of martial arts isn't just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social interactions. Although John has ample resources, taking control of Oregon won't be easy. It requires compromise and the exchange of benefits. Even though everyone seems to have tacitly approved of John's actions, the necessary exchanges of benefits are still essential!

“I know it’s an exchange of interests, but they can’t just talk about it with me while secretly undermining me. They really think I’m a fool, that my power is just for show, that they don’t know what they’re doing. It’s ridiculous and stupid. Luckily, I don’t have time to argue with them right now. I have more important things to arrange, otherwise these guys would be in for a world of hurt.” John wasn’t unaware of the situation in Oregon, but he didn’t have time to deal with it now. He also had to consider his grandfather’s reputation and his uncle’s feelings, so he had kept quiet. “You’re too serious. The situation in Oregon isn’t a business transaction. You can’t deal with it like a business transaction, and you can’t look at it with a business perspective. You just need to take care of your own affairs now. Your grandfather can handle things over there for you. There won’t be any problems. You should spend more time thinking about your own problems!”

John naturally wanted to deal with his own problems, but he simply didn't have the time. He wasn't a time management master, nor could he reach their level. However, in his view, it wasn't a big deal at all. At least, it was useless for those guys to use his personal issues as a pretext. After so many years of planning, the American public had become accustomed to his persona, so he didn't feel much pressure in this regard.

“I know, I’ll handle it!” John sighed. Time was really tight. His plan had reached a critical moment, but the war in the Middle East hadn’t started yet, and Morgan hadn’t completed the acquisition of President Lines. It seemed that Morgan had been thwarted this time, and the acquisition plan had encountered some trouble. Although Morgan hadn’t said anything, John still noticed it.

Even with all his preparations, an unexpected event still occurred, and it wasn't a minor one. Morgan's acquisition ran into trouble, meaning his plans in the US might be seen through by those old fogies, and those bastards would try to sabotage his schemes, putting him in a difficult situation. John even suspected that the Cleveland consortium incident was a test, and that they hadn't yet found everything they wanted.

Although John was also somewhat anxious, he knew that he couldn't act impulsively at this moment. The more anxious he was, the more he needed to remain calm and composed. Even if those old guys had seen through his plan, or even if they had already launched an attack, he couldn't lose his composure. He had to remain calm and wait for Morgan's outcome.

If I were to act rashly at this time, not only would it yield no results, but it would also jeopardize Morgan's acquisition and could even cause my entire plan to fail. Although I am prepared for the failure of my shipping company strategy in the United States, I must persevere as long as there is any possibility. After all, if I miss this opportunity, it will take much longer to complete it fully, especially since the shipping industry has now recovered.

John's shipbuilding strategy was essentially a worst-case scenario plan. If Morgan's acquisition failed, he would have to build everything himself from scratch, a process that would take an extremely long time. John wouldn't give up as long as there was a glimmer of hope, as it would save him even more time. Time is money, and even at a cost, John was willing to complete his plan through acquisition rather than building it himself.

As time went on, John felt that Morgan was likely to fail this time, otherwise it would not have taken so long without any results. The enemy's sniping efforts were very strong, and even Morgan could not be made to give up. It could be said that Morgan and they were now locked in a fierce battle, fighting for the shares of the Presidential Steamship Company.

Although Morgan hadn't told him the extent of the situation, John knew that further delay would only worsen his plans. After all, Christmas was approaching, the new year was just around the corner, and major events were brewing in the Middle East. He couldn't wait any longer. Perhaps it was time to discuss ending the conflict with Morgan, abandoning the acquisition of President Lines, and focusing his efforts on other strategic moves.

In John's view, dragging it out any longer would be bad for everyone. Morgan didn't need to pay such a high price for this acquisition. Although he hoped Morgan would succeed, John didn't want to see Morgan engage in a fierce confrontation with those old guys for this small acquisition; it was unnecessary. Even if Morgan succeeded in the end, it would come at a considerable cost and might even have a significant impact on Morgan. Favors weren't so easy to repay.

(End of this chapter)