America: My Time

Chapter 1610 Interests Move People
Chapter 1600 Interests Move People

Morgan sighed, shook his head, and said, "John, I know you're annoyed by these guys, but they're still useful, so nobody wants to see them destroyed. What you're doing right now is worrying a lot of people!"

"Hehe, I know. It's because we're not on the same side. Those old guys are always scheming and trying to reap the benefits without lifting a finger. They're not afraid of raising a tiger to cause trouble later. The grudge between me and them is hard to resolve. If I let them go, these guys won't let me go if they grow stronger. So, without profit, no one can help. This is normal business behavior. If anyone dares to use inappropriate means, then it will be a big battle, and they will have to bear the consequences themselves!"

John no longer had many concerns. After all, all the arrangements he had made were not just for show. If he didn't even have this much confidence, how could he possibly take over that old man Rockefeller's airline?

“John, is there no other possibility? Actually, you don’t need to do this at all. If you insist, there’s nothing I can do, but you understand that those guys have the Federal Reserve behind them, and you will be on the opposite side!” Morgan said solemnly, a hint of worry in his eyes.

“I know, so what? This isn’t their era anymore. You don’t think I don’t know what these guys have been doing behind the scenes, who’s blocking Chengxin Bank, I know it all. If they want war, I’ll fight them to the end. But if they provoke a war, don’t blame me for being ruthless! Perhaps some people have forgotten my methods, forgotten what happened back then!” At this moment, John’s aura became dangerous. No matter what those old guys were plotting, as long as they dared to start a war, he was willing to fight. If he compromised now, he feared there would be endless trouble.

"It's not that serious. Even if they value oil capital, they wouldn't go to war with you over this. As for the Chengxin Bank issue, there are too many intertwined interests involved, and it's not something anyone can decide!" Morgan naturally knew that although Chengxin Bank had become a member of the Federal Reserve, it hadn't received much of the power it deserved. In the past, John hadn't spoken up or paid attention, but now it was different. John's words meant that someone needed to take responsibility!

John simply waved his hand and said, "What they think is not important. All I want is the result. Since I haven't obtained the rights that belong to me from the Federal Reserve, I will not bear any responsibility. I don't want to know what they think."

John's words left Morgan speechless. Honest Bank had indeed not received the rights it deserved and had been secretly targeted by some people. Now, these guys from the Federal Reserve wanted John to compromise, which was impossible. There was no possibility of communication between them!

Although he couldn't shake the foundation of the Federal Reserve, John wasn't unprepared. His massive gold reserves were his best asset. It was precisely because John held such vast gold reserves that those guys didn't dare to act rashly. Moreover, John's financial prowess was terrifying. Without complete certainty, no one was willing to go to war with John in the financial markets; the consequences of defeat were something they couldn't afford!
If John were an ordinary member of a conglomerate, they could simply use some means to make him disappear. However, John is a conglomerate tycoon with considerable power, which makes them dare not take the risk, because the consequences would be too severe. Even the slightest mistake would put them in John's wrath and lead to a life-or-death crisis!

"I will convey your request to them, but I can't guarantee the outcome. After all, it's not something I can control!" Morgan sighed, feeling somewhat disappointed by the failure of the project, especially John's change in attitude, which made him feel pressured. John was no longer the boy he once was, but those old guys hadn't realized everything and were still immersed in their past dreams.

The situation in the United States has changed dramatically. Past experience is no longer applicable. Look at those who have risen to prominence by taking advantage of favorable circumstances, look at the rapid growth of new money families, and look at the situation of old money families. Morgan feels a sense of pressure. If this continues, their influence will continue to weaken!
"This is outrageous! This guy doesn't take us old guys seriously at all. Does he really think we can't do anything about him? Does he really think his plan is foolproof? If we want to, we have plenty of ways to deal with him!"

"Enough. I don't want to hear that anymore. John's warning isn't just for show. If you dare to use any extreme measures, you'll face the consequences. We won't accept it, and we won't go to war for John. It's fine if you want to die, but don't drag us all down with you. John, that madman, is always looking for an excuse. If you give him that reason, things will spiral out of control. Do you really think his forces are just for show? Didn't you see how quickly Oregon reacted in this incident? He has completely taken control of Oregon now. Unless you want America to return to a chaotic era, don't resort to anything outside of business."

Just then, someone nodded and said, "That's right, we absolutely cannot use off-field tactics. I don't know if you have any information about this incident, but according to our informants, what happened in Africa wasn't done by Bin Laden. He's taking the blame for someone else. To be able to act in Africa so seamlessly, who do you think it could be!"

“John, only he has that kind of power. His global satellite communication system allows him to pinpoint those locations precisely and launch targeted attacks. I knew it. Those guys were jumping around quite a bit, but they didn’t offend Bin Laden. Why were they attacked, and in the mining areas in Africa no less?”

"We should keep this to ourselves and not tell anyone else, because we have no evidence. Even if we did, we wouldn't dare to show it. John is too crazy. This sneak attack has directly destroyed those guys' interests in Africa. It won't be an easy task for them to rebuild them!"

"Yes, their reputation is damaged. It will be difficult for them to suppress those Africans again. After all, those guys won't be afraid of them anymore. This is a disaster for them." Many people have suspicions about John, but they lack evidence, especially the guys who were attacked. They hate him to the core, but it's useless because Uncle Laden took all the blame, making it impossible for them to cause trouble for John. That would only give John a reason to target them!
“Let those guys hand over a mine. After all, we have to bow our heads when necessary. Compared to media and entertainment, the loss of the mine is within acceptable limits. If John gains more influence, it won't be good for any of us. The mine's influence is much smaller in comparison!” “The problem is that those guys might not be willing to accept it. After all, the interests in Africa are substantial, and they won't give it up so easily!”

“Tell them this is our decision. If they don’t accept it, then they can go talk to John themselves. We won’t interfere anymore. We can’t keep cleaning up their messes forever. We can put them on the stage, and we can bring them down!”

Oil Capital was merely a tool in the hands of the Federal Reserve. If this tool became uncontrollable, it would need to be reforged! Soon, Oil Capital received the Federal Reserve's demands and John's attitude. Although they were unwilling, they had no choice but to let go. After all, they couldn't afford the losses in the media and entertainment sector. If they lost their voice, they would have no ability to smear or suppress others.

However, although Youtai Capital is cutting losses, it is only cutting losses on some less desirable assets. Although these assets have generated decent profits, the investment is also substantial, and some of them carry some risks.

"Heh, trying to scheme against me at a time like this? If I accept your 'benefits' so easily, it will only confirm that I orchestrated the attacks you suffered in Africa, and might even link me to that guy Bin Laden." John instantly saw through the scheme of the Oil Pacific Capital; behind the mines they offered lay a terrible danger!

Unfortunately, these guys' scheme failed. John wouldn't let his mining group take over these assets. Instead, he made a phone call to Japan and sold the assets to those guys there. He didn't take over himself and didn't give them any chance, making their scheme fall apart!
When they received John's call, the Japanese were overjoyed. They naturally knew about the situation in Africa, so when they saw John's terms, they all immediately accepted them. After all, for Japan, this was the mineral resource they needed most!

They had thought they could outmaneuver John, but when they learned that John had immediately resold the mines to Japan, they were furious. Their carefully planned conspiracy had failed just like that. How could they accept this? But what could they do? After all, they had already lost the battle in this conflict.

As time went by, things gradually stabilized in the United States, but the US economy suffered a severe blow, with staggering losses. Such losses gave President Trump a major headache. He had just taken office and such a big problem had occurred. Wasn't this a slap in the face? If he couldn't regain his reputation, he would become a laughing stock!
Soon the war machine began to run, and military stocks continued to soar, but airlines remained lifeless, and the entire industry was deserted, leaving those airlines that thought they could recover quickly dumbfounded. They were under tremendous pressure. In contrast, John's airlines were much better off, at least they did not suffer losses!

Although the unexpected events in the United States did not affect John's cooperation with the Middle Eastern tycoon, the two large aircraft were still successfully delivered to the Middle Eastern tycoon, and the final modifications will also be carried out by the Middle Eastern tycoon, which finally relieved those tycoons who originally thought there would be unexpected problems.

It was a case of the Middle Eastern tycoons bringing it upon themselves. They never imagined that their demands would cause the modification of the large aircraft to stall, and then this unexpected event occurred just as the modification was about to be completed. Fortunately, Gulfstream Aerospace kept its promise and delivered both large aircraft to them intact.

John's ability to accomplish all this amidst the chaos further enhanced his credibility. After all, if Gulfstream were to use national security as an excuse, it could seize those two large aircraft, leaving the Middle Eastern tycoons with no recourse. Moreover, if Gulfstream were to do this, someone would take the blame for them.

To others, these two large aircraft represented a considerable fortune, but John didn't care. He couldn't sacrifice his own reputation and that of Gulfstream Aerospace for the sake of these two large aircraft. There were many similar voices within Gulfstream Aerospace, but John suppressed them all.

Seeing the crazy rise in those military stocks, some people worried that John might back out, after all, the rise in military stocks was too amazing. However, what they did not expect was that Morgan had already started the share subscription process, which immediately dispelled those speculations.

John knew perfectly well who was behind this, but he couldn't take action now. If he did, it would anger many people. Repeated actions would push people to their limits, and even if he was in the right, he would be seen as wrong, since no one wants their safety to be threatened!
Just as those guys were sharpening their knives, a shocking piece of news emerged: John had left the United States for Russia. This news stunned everyone. Could it be that the Sakhalin Island story was true, and that Asian energy was really going to share profits with Japan, South Korea, and China? Oh, and Russia too, after all, Russia is a local power!
Of course, John's choice to travel at this time, and to visit Russia, has led to various speculations. Some people think there must be a conspiracy behind it, that John is scheming against others again. Others think John is keeping his promise. After all, those guys in Japan, in order to ensure their own interests, had already secretly leaked John's promise to the outside world to prepare for their own entry. It was precisely because of these guys' ulterior motives that the outside world knew some things about Sakhalin Island. Russia was naturally very happy about John's visit, as it meant the arrival of benefits. How could they not be happy!

(End of this chapter)