America: My Time

Chapter 932 Compromise and Change

Chapter 902 Compromise and Change

"John, stop now. The Kennedy family will give you a satisfactory explanation. Don't keep causing trouble!" John couldn't help but sigh as soon as the old man said this. Although he knew that those guys would definitely ask the old man to intervene after his counterattack, John did not expect the donkey to give up so quickly. It seems that the pressure of the election year is not small for them!
"Old man, it's not that I don't want to back down, but they haven't shown any sincerity. They're still dragging their feet, and some people are even clamoring that Jaguar Security Company's methods are too cruel. How can you expect me to back down? Some of these guys have even colluded with Oil Capital again to stop my plans. How can you expect me to accept this?"

"Okay, just tell me what you want, and I'll talk to them. Let's stop making a scene; it's not good for anyone."

"This time, it's Richard Lamb as the Donkey's candidate, so let him give me a written contract that during his term, the Donkey cannot target Gulfstream Aerospace and Bentley Motors' military exports. If they agree, I can back off. If they don't, then we'll continue. I also want to see if they'll be taken down by the Elephant if we keep going!"

Upon hearing John's words, the old man on the other end of the phone couldn't help but sigh. This request was truly excessive. If the donkey agreed, it would be tantamount to handing John leverage over him. Such a request was difficult to fulfill.

“John, your request is a bit excessive. The donkeys won’t agree to it, and even I can’t accept it. Do you think they will? Let’s try a different request. Don’t push things too far!”

"Old man, it's not that I want to go too far, but the collusion between the donkeys and oil giants is too strong. California has caused such a big commotion, and they haven't reacted at all. Since the Kennedy family is so tough, I'd like to see how long they can hold out. Perhaps when their reputation is ruined beyond repair, that will be the time they'll be kicked out of politics! Do they really think I'm easy to bully? Perhaps they've forgotten how they were dealt with back then!"

"Alright, I'll talk to them. You stop targeting them. If things escalate, it won't be good for anyone!" Faced with John's assertiveness, the old man had no choice but to accept. If the donkey didn't give John a satisfactory explanation and didn't agree to John's conditions, they would face even more frantic attacks. They didn't have the time or energy to fight John anymore, especially since this was an election year!

Faced with the powerful John, the donkeys had no choice but to accept it. They were getting anxious as they watched the situation spiral out of control. If they were to be overturned by the elephant in a situation where they had an absolute advantage, they would lose face completely. At this point, no one wanted to be John's enemy. At least those conglomerates wouldn't take action against John after receiving his goodwill.

Soon, the donkey compromised, and John got everything he wanted. No matter how much the oil capital tried to sabotage him, it was useless, and they ultimately failed, giving John a reason to take action against them! Of course, this time John will not continue to act in the United States, and will not give those guys an excuse to target him.

Jennifer Connelly came out of the bathroom, dried her hair with a hairdryer, and walked to John's side. Her delicate body, wrapped in pajamas, was partially visible, but she didn't seem to care. Instead, she was looking John up and down.

Seeing Jennifer Connelly's actions, John asked in confusion, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something you want to say, or is there a problem?"

“I feel you’ve changed. You’ve become very capable this time, giving off an indescribable feeling!” Jennifer Connelly looked at John earnestly and spoke her mind. This time, she and Claudia Schiffer had been by John’s side the whole time. Although they didn’t know much about what was happening, they still learned what was going on in California and Oregon through the news reports, and all of this was related to the man in front of them!
"People change. It's not that I've become any more powerful, but rather that everything is just a forced counterattack. You and Claudia Schiffer have limited understanding of the business world. This kind of thing is perfectly normal. Those guys will do anything for profit. I warned them long ago, but they wouldn't listen. They still did this for their own benefit. This is the most realistic side of America!"

Jennifer Connelly shook her head and said, "You've become more domineering now. You weren't like this before!"

At this moment, John understood somewhat and smiled calmly, saying, "This is life, and this is what you will have to face in the future. Don't think that charity is so easy to do. As you take over everything in charity, you will gradually discover the cruelty behind it. The business world is like a battlefield. If you can't bear it, you can still put down this burden now!"

Not everyone can withstand such pressure. John brought Jennifer Connelly and Claudia Schiffer along precisely to show them the ruthless nature of the business world and the potential challenges they might face in the future. This wasn't entertainment; the battles in the business world were far more intense and terrifying than those in the entertainment industry. If they couldn't handle such an impact, they weren't worth training. Jennifer Connelly was right; John had indeed changed. He didn't want to let a woman who couldn't adapt to everything take on such an important task because of his momentary soft-heartedness. If she couldn't handle the pressure at crucial moments, she would pose a huge threat to him. So, this was also a test.

Letting go meant she would never have the chance to interfere in anything related to business again, something Jennifer Connelly understood very well. Although she was not very old, she knew that this was John testing her. The sooner she realized this and made the right decision, the more recognition she would gain and the more power she would receive.

Although Jennifer Connelly is learning how to manage her charitable foundation, she knows she is still far from perfect and has not done many things well enough. She is only dealing with the outermost layers of the business and has not yet touched the core aspects because she has not gained recognition.

"I won't give up. I think this suits me well. Although there will be a lot of pressure, pressure is what motivates me!" It has to be said that Jennifer Connelly is a smart woman and a capable person.

"Good, very good. I am very satisfied with your choice. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, insightful, and capable. Letting you manage the charitable foundation is a good choice!"

Although John didn't mention Claudia Schiffer, it was clear that she was a bit slow to react. Even after such a big incident, she still hadn't figured out the reasons behind it, or why she was in Oregon. It just goes to show that she's not suited for business matters; at least her reactions aren't sharp enough. Even in charity work, she wouldn't meet John's requirements, let alone participate in corporate management or other business ventures.

"The charity foundation will make arrangements, and you will take over all of this. Take Claudia Schiffer with you and let her get involved in more things to boost her popularity. I believe quite a few people will be paying attention to the situation in Los Angeles."

With such a huge upheaval across the United States, it's no surprise that many people are paying attention. Even though it seems to be over, the real battle of public image is just beginning. Countless people in the United States have been affected, especially in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where things are going crazy. It would be foolish for charitable foundations not to step in at this time.

While John was making these arrangements, many others were also making similar preparations. Of course, there were also some fools who jumped out to cause trouble. Even though the donkey has compromised, there are quite a few fools in Hollywood who will try to use their connections. One wrong move and you could get yourself into trouble, after all, there are too many fools in Hollywood.

When John's charitable foundation stepped in to help, Donkey and Oily Capital were furious because they were not prepared, while John had already taken action. Most importantly, retailers like 7-Eleven cooperated, not only making a high-profile appearance but also demonstrating their corporate social responsibility and letting more people know about these retailers.

"Wow, John's a real sly fox. He reacted before anyone else even took action. The California authorities have been tricked again. Private charitable foundations have already taken action, but they still haven't reacted at all. It's a slap in the face. I wonder if they can swallow this insult!"

"They have to swallow it whether they like it or not. At this point, no one dares to target John, especially those guys from the Donald faction. They dare not provoke John again. They have been forced to accept John's demands for the sake of the election. Otherwise, do you think the export rights would have been so easily recognized by all parties and completed so smoothly? To be honest, our preparations in this area are far inferior to that little fox John. Perhaps we should also learn to make changes. Public image is also very important. Although John sets aside a large sum of money every year, it is worth it! With a good public image, you can have an absolute advantage in many things. Look at the oil capital. They also have the advantage of media, but they have no chance against John. They don't have John's good public image. The American people are more willing to believe John!"

"Yes, we really should make changes. Public image is also very important, especially when it comes to public opinion. John has now won the hearts of the American people, and we should learn from him. After all, public opinion is a powerful tool. If the public hadn't been on John's side, the oil capital wouldn't have compromised so quickly."

(End of this chapter)