America: My Time

Chapter 1354 Little Bu Shi's Reminder

Chapter 1344 Little Bu Shi's Reminder

John paid no heed to Rockefeller's change of heart. After all, no matter how sincerely he treated this guy, he wouldn't receive any goodwill in return. This man only cared about profit. In comparison, Morgan was far better; at least Morgan wasn't as insane as Rockefeller. Knowing Rockefeller's future madness, John couldn't help but despise him. He would stop at nothing to survive. John didn't want to have anything to do with such a person; it would only make him uneasy!
Under John's forceful demands, these old guys had no choice but to compromise, as they all understood that the initiative was still in John's hands. Moreover, they couldn't offer John high-tech companies like Dreamworld and Nvidia in exchange, not to mention the immense potential of these two companies, which put them at an even greater disadvantage.

"If everyone agrees, then let's settle this. After all, this is a wedding, and we can't disappear for too long. We have to consider other people's opinions!" Seeing everyone deep in thought, Morgan reminded them that this was not the time for them to think, and that they had no choice in this matter at all!
Soon, these old guys all expressed their opinions and accepted John's request. After all, from any perspective, John's request was not excessive, and they had no reason to refuse. Moreover, judging from John's performance, if they refused, the deal would fail. Perhaps John already regretted it. He said he didn't regret it, but in reality, he probably already regretted it. No one expected that in such a short period of time, the market value of Dreamworld and Nvidia would soar. If they were John, they would also regret it.

After everyone had expressed their opinions, John sighed and shook his head. He didn't say anything more about the matter. Since these old guys had agreed, there was no need for him to waste his time and energy. So he got up and left. This was a wedding, and as the elder brother, John couldn't not show up. These old guys could wait here, but John couldn't. After all, many people had come to this wedding because of his reputation, and he needed to greet them.

"How's it going? Nothing went wrong here?" John asked Jennifer Connelly in a low voice as they returned to the wedding venue, wanting to know how things were going, as he didn't want any unexpected incidents.

“No! However, the First Lady did attend, and quite a few people sent gifts!” Jennifer Connelly began to explain to John. After all, she hadn’t expected so many people to attend the wedding, and many of them hadn’t received invitations, but they still arranged for gifts to be sent – ​​it was all out of courtesy!
"Mother can handle the reception of the First Lady; you don't need to get involved. Focus your energy on the others. Make sure everything is arranged properly with the Middle Eastern tycoons. Don't make any mistakes; keep a close eye on them. Today is going to be tough. Those old guys are fine, but I'm worried about the sheer number of people bringing gifts—that's a big problem! Don't underestimate their cunning; they'll always find a way to target us." Frankly, John was worried about the oil tycoons and his enemies, especially those who had been lurking in the shadows all along!

"I understand, I will handle everything."

"That's good. Where is Little Bush? I need to greet him since he's coming!" John already knew about Little Bush's arrival and originally planned to have a good talk with him, but Morgan pulled him away to have a chat with those old guys. Now John has the time to talk to him, since he's now considered one of Elephant's men.

Soon, John, guided by Jennifer Connelly, saw Little Bush. The guy had changed a lot; he had become much more mature and had started to enter politics. John needed to take him seriously.

"John, you're still so busy, even the wedding is a struggle!" Little Bush joked upon seeing John. You wouldn't dare joke like that if you weren't a friend. The fact that he said that proved that he and John had a good relationship and were on good terms.

"You're still the same as always. I'm not like you. You should know that my deal with those old guys is about to begin. Such a big thing needs to be discussed and arranged in advance to avoid any unexpected events, which would not be good for anyone. However, you've already started your political career. If you need help, just ask. Putting aside everything else, I still have a little bit of influence in the media. I won't go back on my promise from back then."

"Don't worry, I'll ask if I need it. There's no need for it right now."

"I know, but you'd better be prepared. The donkey's chances in the next election are almost nonexistent. If you're interested, then act now. I won't have any problems. If needed, I can also get the media involved to give you more opportunities!"

Upon hearing John's words, Little Bush nodded in understanding. The battle between Donkey and John was extremely fierce, and it had offended all the financial groups. In the next election, they would be at a disadvantage in this regard. Even with the help of oil capital, these guys had little chance of success, after all, John was the number one media tycoon in the United States.

“John, don’t worry, I’ll let you know if I need anything. Focus your energy on the deal for now. There are quite a few people eyeing it this time, and you also need to be wary of their schemes. I’ve gotten a tip-off; they’re probably planning something!” Little Bush cautiously reminded John, a hint of worry in his eyes.
“I know, I just told those old guys that I want a stable General Motors, not a company with endless troubles. You should know that Oregon is ready. As soon as the deal goes through, the relocation will begin, and any problems will come to light, and those old guys will handle them.”

"You're really something! You saw through their scheme long ago and shifted the blame onto those conglomerates! But did those guys agree so easily? That shouldn't be the case. They must know how much pressure is behind this!" Little Bush looked on with curiosity and doubt. He knew those old guys well; how could such incredibly greedy individuals accept John's demands? It was too unusual! "They had no choice but to agree. I offered high-quality assets. If they didn't agree, I could simply abandon the deal, and I wouldn't suffer any loss. But it's different for them. Do you think they would object under the lure of profit? They're willing to give up this hard-earned benefit, even knowing there will be trouble. They have to grit their teeth and face it. And even if Donkey has any ideas, he has to be cautious. At least the White House won't intervene anymore. Their biggest pressure is just those guys in Detroit. I don't believe General Motors has been completely powerless all these years!"

“That’s true. With these guys’ abilities, they can definitely manage all of this, and even if some problems arise, they have the capacity to solve them. In comparison, if you were to handle all of this, things would be much more complicated!”

"I never intended to take on this kind of trouble, and it's not my trouble at all. You don't think I would compromise with those old guys, or that I would offer high-quality assets in exchange for this kind of trouble? They don't have the power to make me do that. If they refuse, the deal can simply end, and I'll just protect my own interests. No one can accuse me of not sharing the profits with everyone. I've done better than them, and offered something stronger, so they have no right to say that about me. From beginning to end, I've maintained an absolute advantage and absolute initiative in this deal!"

Hearing John's words, Little Bush sighed and said, "Yes, you have indeed been in the lead all along, but you can't underestimate them. After all, these guys are not good people; they are all incredibly cunning and treacherous. Don't let them outsmart you, because each of them has a terrifying scheme in mind!"

"I understand, don't worry. As long as I stick to my principles, they can't do anything to me and will have to accept my demands, unless they want the deal to fail and they want to bear the wrath of the crowd. These guys are only together because of their interests. If someone causes harm to the interests of others for their own benefit, you should know what will happen. Even Rockefeller couldn't bear such serious consequences and would suffer a severe blow!"

John was right. Reality is cruel and ruthless. These financial giants have no regard for personal relationships; all they care about is naked self-interest. They would do anything for profit. Profit is their only pursuit. That's why they don't dare to confront John head-on; they don't have the confidence to do so!

"Knowing you're alright puts my mind at ease. That's all I can do, after all, many things are beyond my control!" Little Bush said, shaking his head as if he felt a little embarrassed. Unfortunately, John didn't believe him, since he was dealing with a politician, not his former 'friend'!
Speaking of friendship, from the very beginning, the relationship between John and Little Bush was tinged with self-interest. Both John and Little Bush were like that, and it's even more so now. However, in their 'relationship,' John has always held the initiative and the advantage, after all, John's strength speaks for itself!

"Your kindness is enough. I'm fine here, so you don't need to worry. Instead, think about how to deal with the situation ahead. After all, if you're really interested, you need to gain the approval of Elephant. I don't have that much influence within Elephant, so the help I can give you is limited!"

“I understand, I won’t let you down. Just wait for my good news. However, there’s another piece of news: the prince of the Middle Eastern tycoon has arrived and will likely come to see you soon. This time, I’m afraid his purpose won’t be so simple. You should be prepared.” At this moment, Little Bush gave John another piece of news, but it was of no use, because John already knew that the Middle Eastern tycoon had already communicated with him.

“I know, this was agreed upon long ago. After all, under many circumstances, it's not appropriate for me to go to the Middle East personally. It's a very sensitive area. Even if they want to meet and communicate with us, they will attract attention from some people, or even be secretly obstructed. This time, with such a good opportunity, we naturally have to sit down and have a good talk. I'm not one to just passively take a beating without fighting back. Those guys who dare to target me should be prepared to retaliate. This time, no one can change my mind. Even the donkey doesn't have that kind of face. Most importantly, the one in the White House is no longer on their side.”

"Anyone would do the same. No one wants to be schemed against by their own people, squeezed dry, and burdened with so much infamy. If it were me, I wouldn't accept any of this either, and I would fight back."

"Things aren't as simple as you think. There are a lot of issues behind this. Don't underestimate those guys; they're all incredibly capable. And do you really think Donkey doesn't understand anything? If you think that way, you'll suffer a great loss. What I have with them is far more insane than it appears on the surface." John shook his head, knowing he could only say so much. He left everything else for Donkey to understand on his own, rather than speaking it out. Saying too much would only escalate things and cause unexpected problems.

“I understand. I’m only here today to attend the wedding, just fulfilling my duty as a friend. There’s nothing else to it. Alright, I won’t bother you any longer. You still have a lot to do and many friends to entertain. I can’t take up all your time; that would make many people unhappy!” With that, Little Bush bid farewell to John without the slightest hesitation!
"It's really inconvenient today. We can sit down and talk properly another time. As you know, quite a few people came today. I can't just leave everything to my family. Some of them came specifically for me, so I can't be rude!"

"I know, you go ahead with your business. I'll go over there and talk to those old guys. After all, if I want to succeed, I need their approval and to reach an agreement with them. Since I have this opportunity today, I naturally want to seize it and make a good impression on these old guys. I'm looking forward to getting some good results!"

(End of this chapter)