America: My Time

Chapter 544 The White House Invitation

Chapter 544 The White House Invitation

"Jimmy, what's going on in Japan? They can't be completely indifferent, can they? Those guys have been eyeing that little fox John all along, even the old guys are involved. They can't just sit idly by during this stock market crash!"

"We did it, but unfortunately it didn't yield any results. We even received a warning from that little fox John. And Amgen Pharmaceuticals, which had been completely silent, acquired Tsumura Pharmaceuticals! They've started their expansion. Now I'm worried that John still doesn't want to invest in the US and will choose overseas instead!"

"No, you don't need to worry like that. John is a smart man and wouldn't make such a foolish decision at this time. Amgen Pharmaceuticals has its eye on Japanese pharmaceutical companies, and this is just the beginning. I believe that as long as the White House intervenes and everyone sits down to talk, this little fox will give a satisfactory response! Don't underestimate this guy's intelligence; he's more capable than you think. The more than a year he's waited has given him ample ammunition to attack any target. Now, no one can suppress him anymore!"

"Boss, do you think John, that little fox, is expanding in the military industry? Gulfstream Aerospace is developing too fast, to an unbelievable degree. This is one of the reasons why many military industrial groups joined forces to kick Hughes Aerospace out of the Star Wars program. If he is interested in expanding, perhaps we will have an opportunity. McDonnell Douglas's situation is getting worse and worse."

"Jimmy, you're thinking of taking over McDonnell Douglas? That's almost impossible. Rockefeller and the others won't agree, especially right now. Even though there's a stock market crash, the profits of military-industrial companies are still guaranteed. They won't give up this lucrative opportunity!"

“Boss, I think John, that little fox, makes a good point. The situation in Russia is getting worse and worse. I’m afraid the Star Wars program won’t last much longer. If Russia collapses, I’m afraid the military industry will face immense pressure. In comparison, Gulfstream Aerospace is the best. They’re walking on two legs. I think we can give up Grumman.”

"Impossible! Even if I agree, I can't convince the others. Those guys won't accept it!" Morgan interrupted Jimmy directly. The conglomerate wasn't his personal fiefdom. Jimmy was dreaming if he wanted to sell Grumman Aircraft Company. It was simply impossible. McDonnell Douglas had a much better chance.

"Jimmy, do you think John is stupid? Would he choose to expand his military industry so aggressively at this time? Don't be fooled by Hughes Aerospace's situation, or by Gulfstream Aerospace's propaganda. His focus has always been on civilian applications, not military. What's Gulfstream Aerospace's biggest project right now? It's Hughes Aerospace's three-step plan, their current investment in large aircraft, and Western Energy's expansion in power plants—all of these are strongly promoting civilian development! I have a feeling this guy doesn't have high hopes for the current rapid development of the military industry, so he's been cautious and focused on competing for the civilian market, trying to capture a larger share. You can see this from the development of Gulfstream Aerospace's Fokker 100 and Sikorsky's vigorous development in the civilian sector. If this guy really wanted to expand his military industry, he wouldn't be acquiring US military companies. Don't forget those companies have been constantly hindering the development of Hughes Aerospace and Gulfstream Aerospace!"

“Overseas expansion, boss, isn’t this just going back to square one? Will that little fox John continue to expand aggressively overseas instead of focusing his efforts on the US mainland?” Jimmy looked at his boss with some confusion.

"The military industry is like this, but other areas are not. Just wait and see. When John, that little fox, comes back, everything will be resolved. Even if I tell you now, you won't understand. Spend more time learning about Hurricane Investment's current situation, how many companies' shares they hold. At least we need to have a clear understanding."

John, that little fox, certainly wouldn't let this opportunity to profit from the chaos pass him by. Moreover, making a move at this time would earn him a good reputation. Hurricane Investment's previous bottom-fishing move had already excited many people. If he continues to make moves, more Americans will likely recognize John as a little fox, which will bring him even more support.

"I really hate to miss this leisure time!" As the warm sunlight shone into the bedroom, John couldn't help but sigh. During his time on Lanai Island, although he had been under a lot of pressure, having beautiful women by his side was still something to cherish. However, most of the women had already left; they had their own work to do.

Reluctantly, John had to go. The White House had extended another invitation, and with Morgan's involvement and even the opinions of the old guard, John couldn't stay on Lanai Island any longer. He needed to return to stabilize the situation in the United States. It was unclear when it started, but many Americans preferred to trust John, this young upstart, rather than the experts at the White House. Black Monday had passed several days ago, but the situation in the US stock market hadn't improved much. Only a few stocks had rebounded thanks to Hurricane Investment's bottom-fishing. Now, Hurricane Investment had finished its operations, and those guys had emerged from the safe house. Although John had been concealing his whereabouts, when the plane landed at the private airport, many media outlets were waiting for him outside. They all wanted to hear John, this Wall Street crocodile's, opinion on the US stock market. Now, in the US, and even the global financial circles, no one dared to underestimate John or Hurricane Investment. Although its scale wasn't large, Hurricane Investment's reputation was legendary.

Hurricane Investments had anticipated this stock market crash and reacted accordingly, sweeping everything in the market. How could this not attract attention? As the owner of Hurricane Investments, John naturally attracted even more attention. Even though John had been hiding on Lanai Island, the actions of Jaguar Security Company were still detected. For those guys, if they wanted to, they could find out everything they wanted to know. Clearly, everything was under John's control. John, this little fox, knew more about this stock market crash than they did; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to be so efficient.

"Mr. John, could you share your thoughts on the current stock market?" As the convoy left the airport, the men rushed forward. However, none of these media personnel were from Legendary Entertainment or Phoenix Media, because they didn't need to compete with these guys; if their bosses wanted to face the media, they would be notified immediately!

"He's back. John, that little fox, has returned to San Francisco, California. It seems he's made all the necessary preparations. I wonder when the White House will step in and invite everyone to sit down and talk."

"Actually, we don't need to be in such a hurry. It's the White House that should be in a hurry. If they don't perform well during this stock market crash, how can they win the people's votes? I believe the White House will soon convene everyone for a White House dinner so that we can sit down and talk. Otherwise, if things continue to be so chaotic, the White House will also be under a lot of pressure. If we ask who has the most influence on Wall Street right now, it's not Morgan or Rockefeller, but John, the little fox, and his Hurricane Investment."

"That's right. Given the current situation, the White House is already desperate. They've done so much, but the stock market still hasn't recovered. This won't do. So they'll definitely have to rally everyone together to prop up the market, and Hurricane Investment is the top priority. John, that little fox, is the key candidate."

"I wonder if those guys at Morgan had discussed this with this little fox beforehand, but judging from Hurricane Investment's actions and Southern Group's methods, the impact of Morgan's internal strife is still there!"

After escaping the media, John finally returned to his residence, only to be met with an invitation to a White House dinner. Yes, he had barely sat down when he saw the invitation in his parents' hands, leaving John somewhat dumbfounded.

"Is it really that urgent? Just how much do these guys care about me that they could send out the invitation as soon as I got home!" John shook his head as he looked at the invitation in his hand. He simply couldn't understand why these guys at the White House were in such a hurry.

“John, you can’t say that. You’ve been abroad the whole time and don’t know the situation here. Even if someone has notified you, it’s only about Wall Street. To be honest, the stock market crash has already affected every aspect of the United States. If the impact of the stock market crash isn’t addressed, even bigger problems will arise. Not only you, but all the giants on Wall Street have received an invitation from the White House. This is a meeting to discuss how to resolve the stock market crash.”

“I know, but even if they are in a hurry, there is no need to do this. They can wait until the panic subsides before making their move! People are unsettled right now, and the White House holding this banquet at this time will only make more people uneasy.”

"No, you're wrong. This is the best way to stabilize public sentiment. Only by reaching an agreement with you financial giants can we better facilitate the recovery of the stock market. The reason why Wall Street is still in chaos is because no one can restrain everyone. Neither Morgan nor Rockefeller can convince everyone, and Greenspan's prestige is still insufficient. The stock market rebounded briefly and then fell back down, which makes people in the financial industry doubt his abilities. His prestige as the chairman of the Federal Reserve is far less than that of Paul Volcker. That's why the White House is so eager to gather you together to discuss the important matters of the US economy."

(End of this chapter)