America: My Time

Chapter 579 Morgan's Questioning

Chapter 569 Morgan's Questioning
"Gentlemen, you should all have received the news from Britain by now. That little fox John has been expanding overseas with impunity, but the United States hasn't made much of a move. This won't do. We need to put pressure on those guys and stop them from causing trouble. If they continue to cause trouble, it will be even more detrimental to them. They have seriously hindered the economic recovery of the United States!"

"I don't know what these guys are thinking, insisting on going up against that little fox John. We're trying to keep quiet about the situation overseas, but that's not going to work. Eventually, people will find out. And Legendary Entertainment and Phoenix Group are probably up to no good, waiting to see that guy make a fool of himself."

"No one can affect the US economic recovery. If all else fails, we'll talk to the White House and use the toughest measures to get it done. This is America, not a place where they can do whatever they want. We can turn a blind eye to small things, but we absolutely cannot allow any problems with this major issue that concerns the US economic recovery. Anyone who dares to get in our way will be removed!"

“That’s right, we should have done this a long time ago. Those guys think we’re easy to talk to if we don’t teach them a lesson. Look, under their pressure, John has already started to shift his base. Britain is his next target. It will be difficult for them to restrict Gulfstream Aerospace in the future. Who knows when they will modify the blueprints and send them to Britain for manufacturing.”

"Find Morgan and tell him to speed things up. If all else fails, we'll step in and help him complete the Mandarin Oriental Group's acquisition request as quickly as possible. As for the shopping center, give them one last warning. It's best not to alarm the White House if possible, as that would only make the situation more chaotic!" Rockefeller stepped forward to make his statement, causing everyone to sigh. They didn't want to see this situation unfold either, but some people just didn't know when to back down.

"Indeed, these guys are too arrogant. They no longer take us old guys seriously. This time they must pay the price. Our tolerance is limited. Don't take our tolerance for granted. If we let these guys continue to be arrogant, it will affect our plans in the Middle East. This is absolutely unacceptable. Anyone who dares to block our way should be prepared to be brought down. Those who don't know when to advance and retreat should be made to wake up!"

The decision regarding the internal situation in the United States was quickly made, and these old guys took action one after another, not wanting to give those guys any more chances to continue to harm the United States. Soon, orders were quickly transmitted out, and the entire United States was mobilized. The arrangements against the Mandarin Oriental Group were broken one by one, and those who were hindering the expansion of the Mandarin Oriental Group were also sent away.

"Rockefeller, I didn't expect to see you again so soon. What brings you here this time? It's those guys again, isn't it? I've told you before, those guys are too dangerous. They're capable of anything when they're in a moment of anger!"

“Morgan, our interests in the Middle East are aligned. We can't let this small matter affect the bigger picture. I want to know if John, that little fox, is secretly preparing to deliver a fatal blow to those guys? If so, I hope you can prioritize the bigger picture and persuade him to back down. From now on, we will no longer give those guys a chance to cause trouble, at least not in terms of the expansion and development of the Mandarin Oriental Group. We don't want to see chaos in the United States, affecting the US economic recovery and our strategy in the Middle East. This isn't just my opinion, it's everyone's opinion!”

Upon hearing this, Morgan sighed and said, “Rockefeller, the plan does exist. As long as those guys cause trouble, the situation you least want to see will occur. I can advise John to remain calm, but you must keep your previous promises. You should know that the more John expands overseas, the less influence we have on him, and the less we can do anything about him. Now that the British acquisition has happened, do you think anyone can restrain him? He is just looking for a way out. Those foolish guys only see the present, not the future. Their power is not enough to affect Britain, let alone an industrial giant like Gulfstream Aerospace.”

“I know, and I understand, which is why I came directly to you. He is different from us. He is rooted in industry, while we are rooted in finance. He holds absolute power, while we have to compromise with each other. Most importantly, he has a unique vision. Despite repeated expansions, he has never experienced a shortage of funds. Even though this young man has had conflicts with Japan, his position in the Japanese banking industry has never been shaken. As long as he asks, the Japanese banks will put a lot of money in his hands. No one can compete with him in terms of cash flow now. Morgan can't, and neither can Rockefeller.”

"Whose fault is this? You made the wrong choice from the beginning, insisting on suppressing a prodigy. But this prodigy cannot be suppressed. It is precisely because of your repeated suppression that he has flourished overseas and developed to what he is today. In fact, I think John is right about something. We are now focusing our energy on how to seize more profits, instead of putting funds and energy into development. The company needs to change, or it will be eliminated!"

"You know about our modifications to the game world?" Rockefeller's expression hardened upon hearing this.

“How could I not know about the commotion you’ve caused? Completely rejecting John’s proposal, abandoning the development of personal computer games, and even slowing down the development of new models, all while focusing all your efforts on factory construction—this makes me uneasy. Admittedly, your plan is excellent, but do you think it will take to recoup your investment? Do you think the enemy will give you that much time? In fact, in my opinion, contract manufacturing is the best option, at least for now. Even if you want to reap all the profits, you have to take it one step at a time. You can’t be too hasty. Don’t you think you’re being a bit too hasty now?” “Morgan, you know our plan. We want not only the profits from the game world, but also market share in the semiconductor industry. Only in this way can we fundamentally weaken Japan’s power and put the technology in our own hands.”

"You're wrong. I think John is right. You've only acquired the existing technology. Does that mean Japan won't continue to develop? Look at John's investments in technology, and then look at yours. The difference is too great. If you insist on doing this, I'll have no choice but to release my shares at the appropriate time!"

"You really have no faith in us? This is a collective effort, and we even have the White House's tacit approval!"

"Yes, I don't have high hopes for you. You're taking too big a step, which could easily backfire. I know you all have your own semiconductor factories and can manufacture any component, but assembly isn't easy either. Besides, you know what American workers are like. In short, I have absolutely no confidence in your development."

After John handed over all his shares in the game world, it fell into the hands of these old guys. They began to investigate and make changes, overturning John's various proposals. Some even say that John's ideas are impossible, fantasy, or the work of a madman.

Indeed, what John said seems like fantasy and madness now, but no one can call John crazy; anyone who does is a fool. In Morgan's eyes, John is a prodigy. Perhaps it's impossible now, but it might be possible in the future; it's just that everyone is currently constrained by chip and semiconductor technology.

John had a portfolio of giants in the personal computer industry, including Bell Labs, Dreamworld, Nvidia, Seagate, and ASUS. It would be impossible for him not to have a comprehensive plan. In Morgan's eyes, John's strategic layout in the semiconductor industry was more impressive and in-depth than that of Rockefeller and other old guys. He had mastered the entire production and manufacturing process, and now he only lacked memory chips. But this did not mean that John did not have the technology.

Bell Labs never reports financial statements or talks about profits; almost all of its revenue is invested in research and development. This is why they've made significant strides in the semiconductor and communications fields, holding a vast number of patents. If the personal computer field had no value, why would John, that little fox, have paid such a high price? While the gaming world is profitable, it pales in comparison to Bell Labs.

When Morgan saw that John made the decision to abandon the gaming world without any hesitation, he knew that John was not lying. This was not his core business. It seemed that the gaming world could be integrated into the semiconductor industry, but there were still many shortcomings. However, with John's acquisition in the UK, Morgan's thinking has changed again.

“I admit that John has great vision and ability, especially his think tank, accounting firm, and law firm, which play an important role in the supervision of the company. However, many people have not seen this and regard everything as John’s personal ability. No matter how strong one’s ability is, it is limited. Moreover, I agree with the game world’s development department’s statement that John’s ideas are too crazy and too advanced. Investing money now would be a loss.”

"Is this your reason for giving up? You're even trying to save this little bit of money, which makes me even less optimistic about you. Perhaps it's because you're not of one mind. You all have your own ideas and calculations, and you all want to gain more benefits from it. In short, you're too selfish and too concerned about immediate gains!"

(End of this chapter)