America: My Time

Chapter 550 Testing
Chapter 550 Testing
"Gentlemen, we don't have much time left. We must finish this as quickly as possible. The stock market crash can't drag on for too long, or it will definitely affect us. If the economy continues to be so sluggish, we won't be able to gain everyone's approval. That little fox John will also push all the blame onto us. After all, this guy has already backed down and didn't fight those old guys head-on. It seems he doesn't want to have a business war with them!"

"But the necessary procedures still need to be followed. At the very least, we can't just agree to everything. We need approval from all sides. Otherwise, if problems arise, we'll be the ones to take the blame."

"Inform them that we need to finish this in the shortest possible time. Tell them that we need a result before this dinner ends. If something goes wrong, it won't be the White House's problem; those who oppose it will have to bear the responsibility. I don't care what those oil tycoons think, but American interests cannot be harmed. We will not compromise now!"

With the big boss's order, no one dared to play any tricks. They all understood that anyone who dared to cause trouble at this time would have to bear the consequences and face punishment. Normally, they might not have cared too much and would have been given some freedom to act, but now there was no room for maneuver. Everything had to be done according to orders. Anyone who opposed the impact of the stock market crash would have to bear the consequences and face pressure from all sides.

Now that John, the little fox, has reached an agreement with other conglomerates, and the White House has also agreed, anyone who objects will be held responsible for the stock market crash. No one would be foolish enough to stand up and object at this time, because they all understand that once an agreement is reached between conglomerates, they cannot object. Soon, replies from all parties have been sent back to the White House.

“Mr. John, we have fulfilled your request. Gulfstream Aerospace has obtained the export rights for the drones, and we believe you will receive the authorization first thing tomorrow morning without any obstacles!” Soon, the White House liaison informed John, who was discussing the matter with Morgan, of this news!
"Thank you. I will give everyone a satisfactory explanation. I have always been honest and trustworthy. I will fulfill all your requests. I will hold a press conference tomorrow to support the White House's decision, boost the stock market, and encourage investment. There will be no problem with that. If you need, we can hold the press conference here at the White House, and you can host it. Of course, if you need more support, I can also hold a press conference on Wall Street!"

Faced with John's answer, the White House liaison finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was no small matter and could not be made wrong in any way. Moreover, he could not make the decision on this matter himself; it had to be decided by the White House's owner, President Reagan.

After the other party left, John shook his head slightly and said, "I didn't expect these guys to react so quickly and make a decision in such a short time. It really shocked me. These guys are too fast. It seems they are really desperate. The stock market crash has forced them to speed up as much as possible."

“John, this is what they have to do. They have no choice. If the stock market crash continues, the situation will become even more dangerous. You also understand that the US economy is not as good as it seems on the surface. But are you really willing to hold a press conference in the White House to support Reagan and his people? That will really annoy Donald!”

"So what if they're annoyed? Those bastards have been holding me back all along. I've already been quite lenient by not directly cracking down on them. Do they really think I'm just a figurehead as a media mogul, or that Phoenix Media and Legendary Entertainment are just figureheads? And those damned guys have been supporting Disney and Legendary Entertainment against each other. Do they really think I don't know who they are? I just didn't want to make a big fuss and wanted to give them some face. If they continue to pester me, then don't blame me for giving them a fatal blow."

“John, I think you should sit down and talk to them. There’s no need to make things so tense. It’s not good for anyone. You know those guys are all paranoid, so it’s normal for them to overreact.”

"They have a persecution complex and want me to compromise? That won't do! They've touched my interests, so they deserve my retaliation. I can let the Hughes Aerospace incident slide, since it happened during a stock market crash, and making a big fuss would have a significant impact on the US economy. I don't want to be on the opposite side, but I will not compromise with them. I will not take the initiative to negotiate with them. I did nothing wrong, and normal business transactions are not affected in any way. And don't think that just because they can influence the US, they can influence me. They can suppress Gulfstream Aerospace, but I can shift my operations, I can move some factories and designs to Europe, and I believe the British won't refuse my investment! Although I don't want to do this, some people have gone too far, so they can't blame me. I've already given them the opportunity and face!"

Faced with John's assertive attitude, Morgan couldn't help but sigh. He had also been persuaded by those guys, but they were too arrogant, forgetting what kind of monster they were dealing with. They didn't even have the sincerity to negotiate, so how could they expect to gain anything? They were simply too naive and arrogant. Look at the reaction from Japan, and then look at their methods; they overestimated themselves. "John, if you intend to develop in the military industry, you can't avoid this situation. Those guys are paying close attention to the Middle East. The slightest disturbance will make them feel uneasy and fearful, especially the previous cooperation between Gulfstream Aerospace and Middle Eastern tycoons. That really touched their security. The most advanced armed helicopters—that's what they feel most deeply threatened."

"I can't accept their schemes. I'm just doing normal business transactions, and those guys have been on the opposite side of me from the beginning. They started the war first, so they can't blame me for everything now. But no matter what they do, I can just transfer some military production to Europe and get rid of the US influence. They can't affect Europe. It's just that the White House will be annoyed then, and they'll have to endure the White House's suppression."

"John, are you very optimistic about the development of military enterprises? Do you intend to increase investment in the military industry?"

"No, I'm not optimistic about the development of military enterprises right now. They might still have good revenue for the next two or three years, but that's unlikely within ten years. The situation in Russia is already very dangerous. You don't have much contact with Russia, so your understanding of them might be limited. But I'm different. The increasing trade between Australian shipping and Russia has allowed me to learn more about the situation. To be honest, I'm not sure how long Russia can hold out. Their internal situation is more dangerous than you imagine. It's only because of those bastards in Europe and some guys within our ranks who are eyeing Australian shipping that I have more information about Russia and can make more judgments."

"Oh, John, you've already been able to assess their situation based on your understanding of the Russians. That's an ability that not everyone can do. How long do you think the Russians can hold out against us?"

"It's hard to say. The Russians are a large country with abundant resources. If it weren't for their own development problems, we wouldn't be able to outlast them. Don't be fooled by our abundant resources; our internal situation isn't much better than the Russians', at least in terms of workers. The Russians' biggest problem is food and light industry. They've poured all their energy and resources into heavy industry and the military industry, so their situation is more dangerous than imagined, especially now that the nuclear power plant accident alone proves their internal chaos. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. If a capable person steps up and turns things around in time, it's not impossible. We need more information and more analysis, after all, my personal views are based on normal analysis."

"John, do you think the Russians have any way to solve the food problem?"

"It's difficult, very difficult, at least in my opinion. They missed their best opportunity, investing precious resources in the wrong places. Instead of improving themselves, they chose plunder and war. If they had used those funds to improve themselves, they could have easily achieved self-sufficiency in light industry and agriculture. Now they've lost their chance. Many guys resent me, thinking I'm aiding the enemy. I can only say they're short-sighted. My investment has already yielded much more profit. I've gained more benefits. Without such an investment, do you think I could have obtained so much civilian technology from the Russians? Even the most insignificant technology has its uses and can even be sold to underdeveloped countries."

Upon hearing John's words, Morgan nodded in understanding. Selling low-level technology to underdeveloped countries was a common practice, and John's Quantum Mining, with its own steel mill, could effectively absorb and utilize the technology acquired from the Russians, saving significant R&D funds. However, Morgan's primary concern remained the development of Gulfstream Aerospace, and he wanted to ascertain whether John had increased investment in the military industry.

Morgan also has military-related businesses, and the changes in Russia have put them under pressure. If Russia falls, how much will those military-related businesses be affected? With the launch of the Star Wars program, they are certain that Russia is also following suit. Therefore, Morgan is preparing for the worst and wants to know the true thoughts of John, this little fox.

(End of this chapter)