America: My Time

Chapter 252 The Temptation of Profit

Chapter 252 The Temptation of Profit
"John, we need some time to prepare. How about we wait a while longer for the financing?"

"As I said, I have no problem. It's all up to you, Morgan. As long as you think we can raise funds, then we'll start raising funds. As for the Dreamworld network system, if Morgan is interested, you can visit Hurricane Capital, Dreamworld, and Bell Labs. I believe it won't disappoint you."

"John, I must say you've given me a big surprise. It seems tonight is destined to be a sleepless night. Morgan needs to take action." With that, the Morgan tycoon sighed deeply. Tonight, not only Morgan but the entire Wall Street would be mobilized because the information John had provided was too astonishing.

While Morgan was speaking, Jimmy had already stood up and turned to leave. He needed to get Morgan moving as quickly as possible. At this moment, Jimmy had completely forgotten the purpose of the party that evening; the so-called financial talks were insignificant compared to the profits at stake.

"Actually, Morgan doesn't need to be in too much of a hurry. After all, the press conference for Dream World hasn't even started yet. You have plenty of time to prepare. And even if you want to raise funds, Dream World needs to demonstrate its capabilities. Otherwise, how can it gain everyone's recognition and achieve a successful outcome?"

"John, what are your thoughts on Global Online? Do you have any plans to go public and raise funds?"

"Going public and raising funds is a must. Although it may not seem like much now, it will become extremely important as computers continue to develop. At that time, many people will not want to see it controlled by individuals. However, even if we go public and raise funds, it won't be a short-term thing. We need to wait until Global Online completes all its arrangements and until computers continue to develop. The capabilities of the internet are still limited. After all, not every company can afford such a high cost. In our network system, personal computers cannot support its operation. It requires professional workstations, minicomputers, and servers. This means that large-scale expansion is impossible in the short term."

"John, this is an amazing order from just global financial institutions and renowned universities. You should be grateful. If IBM finds out, they'll be furious!"

"There's no use in them getting anxious, because all of this is based on the Dream World's network system and operating system. IBM has always rejected Dream World, so it's impossible for them to participate unless they accept Dream World's operating system. Otherwise, they can forget about getting involved in this game."

Seeing John's reaction, Morgan couldn't help but sigh. He had originally thought that this party would be a good opportunity to persuade John to accept everyone's plan, but he did not expect to receive such news. Now, John, the little fox, had obviously completed all the preparations and was just waiting to hold the press conference. Under these circumstances, there was not much Morgan could do.

After a moment's thought, Morgan said, "John, have you ever considered acquiring a telecommunications company, not the kind you own, but a telephone company?"

Upon hearing this, John shook his head slightly and said, "I don't have such a plan, at least not for now. Those old guys won't give me the opportunity to continue expanding in the United States. If I really get involved in the breakup of Bell Canada, I'm afraid they'll all go crazy for it, and I'll face their combined suppression at that time!"

"No, John, you've misunderstood me. I don't want you involved in the breakup of Bell Corporation. I'm asking if you have any ideas about acquiring other telephone companies. There are many other telephone companies in the United States besides Bell Corporation. If you can acquire such a company, it might accelerate the development of your Global Online!"

“I appreciate your kindness, but I don’t want to get involved with the telephone company at this time. Those old guys won’t want to see such an acquisition happen. Even with Morgan’s help, such an acquisition would be difficult to achieve. Moreover, even if the acquisition is successful, it will only become a burden to Global Online. It is enough to control the cable television network in the United States. Global Online does not need other telephone networks to improve it. That would only cause unnecessary conflicts within Global Online!”

"What a pity. Now is the best time to acquire a telephone company. If you miss this opportunity, you'll have to pay a much higher price to acquire one later. Besides, doesn't Bell Labs have such communication patents? Owning a telephone company would be a good choice for you." John sneered inwardly upon hearing this. Morgan had no good intentions; he was testing John's plans in the communications field. Perhaps knowing that Global Online intended to expand into the internet, he was worried that John would also be involved in the telephone company business, and that Bell Labs had other plans.

John had his own ideas about acquiring the American Telephone Company, but now was not the right time, especially since Bell had not yet completed its split. If he were to acquire a telephone company now, what would those old guys think, how would they view it, and what decisions would they make?

"We don't need such a telephone company for now. Even if Bell Labs develops new technology, it can be tested using Hong Kong Telecom. There's no need to acquire a small company in the US; that would only put pressure on Bell Labs and become a problem. The cost in the US is too high; it's not worth Bell Labs' investment. After all, Bell Labs controls most of the telegraph and telephone business in the US. Such a small company offers no hope. I don't believe that breaking up Bell Labs will change US communications; it will only become more insane and terrifying. The market will likely become even more brutal, and such an investment offers no hope for a long time. I'd rather use that energy to develop Global Online and leverage cable television networks to complete our network layout in the US."

Upon hearing John's answer, Morgan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He didn't believe John's words at all. If it weren't for tonight's conversation, he would probably still be being deceived and would never have known that John had actually completed the layout in the field of computer networks.

Although Morgan Stanley may not know much about such new technologies, or even understand their secrets, one thing is certain: John has acquired another tempting company. The future of this communications company may not be clear yet, but the fact that John, the shrewd businessman, has made arrangements in advance and kept it a secret from everyone shows how much he values ​​Global Online. If this company is so important to him, then Global Online must be something extraordinary!
"Perhaps I should talk to those guys in Silicon Valley to learn about the development of computer networks and how much potential it has!" In an instant, Morgan couldn't help but think of this question. However, he was not sure how much he could gain, since he didn't yet know how powerful the network system John had in his hands was.

"John, if we have time tomorrow, let's take a look at the capabilities of your network system. If Morgan's technical department is satisfied, Morgan will implement your network system as soon as possible!"

"No problem. As long as you want to know, I have no problem at all. Hurricane Investment welcomes you anytime and awaits Morgan's inspection. I believe it will not disappoint you. Once Nvidia makes a breakthrough in chips and the Dream World server is born, everything will no longer be a problem."

During this period, Dream World's servers and minicomputers were extremely popular. If more positive news like this were to emerge, Dream World's development would take off and soar to new heights. Not only would Dream World benefit, but Nvidia would also benefit, as would ASUS in Taiwan. It can be said that John's strategy shocked Morgan.

At this point, Morgan didn't have much desire to communicate with John anymore. After all, he had said what needed to be said, and now he needed more time to prepare before the old guys could react. Jimmy alone couldn't handle these issues well, so Morgan also needed to leave for a while to make more arrangements.

"You all should take good care of him, Mr. John!" Morgan said with a calm smile. "John, wait a moment, I'll be right back. There are some things I need to arrange!"

Upon hearing this, John smiled calmly and said, "Go ahead, don't mind me!"

John naturally understood what Morgan was up to. Not only did he know, but the beautiful women around him also knew. However, they all understood that this was not something they could interfere with, much less participate in. If they ruined Morgan's plans, they would only face certain death. Morgan was no good person, and these women couldn't withstand his wrath. If they truly affected Morgan's interests, their fate would be dire.

It was precisely because these beautiful women understood this that they would never leave John's sight, and they dared not even leave each other's sight. They knew that if a problem arose and they had been away, they would inevitably incur Morgan's wrath. As women about to enter the financial industry, they naturally understood how serious the consequences would be. They knew that if that moment came, no one could save them; the power of capital was absolutely beyond their ability to withstand. So, from this moment on, their fate for tonight was already sealed!

(End of this chapter)