America: My Time

Chapter 826 Changes in the United States

Chapter 816 Changes in the United States
In New York, the old guys were shocked when they learned of John's vast assets in East Germany after German reunification. Considering John's views on the Russians, they were even more astonished. While everyone else's attention was focused on the Russians and their assets, John, the shrewd fox, had set his sights on East Germany. This wasn't an unexpected gain; it was a testament to John's foresight and cunning.

"Insane, absolutely insane! Who would have thought that this little fox would pull off such an amazing feat right under our noses, targeting East Germany, which we had all overlooked? And just this one time, this guy's gains have been astonishing. Standard Chartered Bank's assets have seen a terrifying surge, not to mention his gains in oil futures and Japan."

"Yes, we all underestimated this guy. He can see through the situation in Russia, so he can naturally see through the problem in East Germany as well. We just didn't expect that he would carry out a silent plan against East Germany. We originally thought that he was also targeting Russia like us, and was wholeheartedly trying to fleece Russia. But we didn't expect that was just a means for him to deceive us. His real target is East Germany."

"If it weren't for the reunification of Germany, who would have thought that Johann, that little fox, had such amazing assets in East Germany? Who would have thought that he would target the East German mark? Now this guy has soared to great heights, and countless Germans are cursing him!"

"Gentlemen," Rockefeller said, shaking his head, "John's methods are indeed impressive, but your assessment is incorrect. John isn't using the Russian trade as a cover; he's genuinely after the Russians. East Germany's strategy, while sophisticated, still falls short compared to the Russians'. You only see John's gains with the Mark, but haven't you seen how formidable his gains with the Russians are? How much technology he acquired, and how extensive his connections there are. Compared to our strategy, this guy's is far more sophisticated." Those men only saw John's gains with the Mark, forgetting his astonishing gains with the Russians.

"Rockefeller, what have you discovered? Could it be that John, that little fox, is also active among the Russians, plotting against them, and trying to plunder their wealth?"

"There have been some discoveries, but they are completely different from what you all think. He's not eyeing the Russians' wealth, but rather their foundation, their technology and talent, and perhaps some things we don't know about. For one thing, he's already acquired a considerable amount of technology from the Russians. It's not important to us, or even of much use, but it's extremely useful to him, accelerating his own development. Steel, petrochemicals, and heavy industry—that's what John, this little fox, has gained from the Russians. From what I understand, Western Energy is developing rapidly, especially in petrochemicals; it's no longer as weak as it used to be, and many of these technologies come from the Russians. As for steel, I don't need to elaborate. As you all know, Quantum Mining's transformation has led to rapid development in steel and metallurgy, with significant gains in key areas. It's just that he hasn't yet been able to convert these gains into his own strength."

When Rockefeller finished speaking, the old men exchanged glances, a hint of shock in their eyes. They all sighed inwardly, realizing that the one who understands you best is indeed your enemy. The feud between John and Rockefeller hadn't disappeared; Rockefeller still valued John, keeping a close eye on his every move, even in places like Russia.

Of course, everyone could understand Rockefeller's thoughts. After all, John's Western Energy was developing rapidly. Although Western Energy had now been split up and even become several companies, its strength was undeniable. This oil crisis had brought huge benefits to Western Energy.

"And another thing, arms deals. John, that little fox, is frantically doing these kinds of deals with the Russians. He's taken a lot of the Russians' wealth, and he's even gotten his hands on their most advanced weapons. Jaguar Security Company is selling these things in Africa and the Middle East."

"Gentlemen, are you worried that John will surpass you in petrochemicals, or in steel and metallurgy, or do you have other ideas? What you're saying isn't really a secret; you've all heard about it before. After all, that little fox John has been making deals with the Russians all along. If you want to stop John, I won't play along. I don't want to be his enemy."

“DuPont, we don’t mean anything by targeting John. We’re saying this simply to let everyone know how terrifyingly powerful John’s influence has grown, and to make everyone understand how formidable his overseas expansion has been in such a short time. If we know nothing, it would be a disaster for everyone. Standard Chartered’s power is now far beyond our imagination, and the funds John holds are even more terrifying than we thought.” Seeing DuPont’s attitude, Rockefeller could only offer words of advice. As John’s overseas assets grew, he became increasingly uneasy, as allowing John to continue his overseas expansion would also have a significant impact on them.

"Rockefeller, I think I understand what you mean. You want John to shift his investment focus back to the domestic market again. But what is there left for him to invest in domestically? Haven't you guys been restricting his investments all along? Originally, Western Energy was focused on expanding in gas and electricity, investing almost all of its revenue in it. But because you were worried and afraid it would affect Rockefeller, you insisted on stopping his development and forced Western Energy to be broken up. Now that Western Energy has been broken up, you're afraid of his overseas investments. What are you trying to do? Do you really want to have another big battle with this little fox, John?"

"I also think DuPont has a point. Western Energy's original goal was the domestic market, but now it's overseas, while the spun-off gas and electricity projects have stagnated. Not only will it stop draining John the fox's money, but it will also give him a considerable income every year. This is all your fault, Rockefeller!"

After the split, John abandoned the development of gas-fired power, causing it to stagnate. He then turned his attention back to petrochemicals. However, while investment in the United States was not significant, overseas investment was astonishing. With the outbreak of the Middle East war and the surge in oil prices, Western Energy has experienced a period of rapid development.

Faced with the accusations from everyone, Rockefeller was furious, but he had no way to refute them, because he had indeed caused all of this. He was worried that Western Energy would impact Rockefeller's position and interests in the petrochemical industry, but he did not expect the situation to change so quickly, directly causing an astonishing reversal.

“Rockefeller, it’s not that we don’t want to stop John’s overseas expansion, but even if you want him to shift his focus and investment back home, there need to be projects. What projects do you think John has left in the domestic market? Don’t mention the internet cafe alliance; that investment is nothing. He’s already at the top in communications and semiconductors, and he’s consolidating his pharmaceutical business. Do you really want to sell him military equipment? Even if you wanted to, he might not be willing to take it. You’re constantly suppressing his development, trying to stop his plans, but you can’t control the situation. What are we supposed to do?”

Many people now believe that Rockefeller messed things up. If Western Energy hadn't been split up, the current situation wouldn't exist. At least in their view, John wouldn't have increased his investment in petrochemicals and would have focused his attention and energy on gas and electricity. Now, even if they tried to bring John back to gas and electricity, he wouldn't accept it.

John's investments in the United States have been suppressed and manipulated by them more than once. These repeated attacks have made John lose all interest in investing in the US. This is how people generally view John. If they were in John's shoes, they wouldn't continue investing domestically either; they would choose overseas.

"Gentlemen, this is not my idea, but the White House's idea. As you all know, John's gains in oil futures, the Japanese stock market, and the reunification of Germany have been astonishing. So the White House wants to attract John's funds back to the United States and accelerate its development!" At this point, Rockefeller shifted the blame to the White House, but unfortunately, no one agreed with him or even believed his statement.

"Heh, if the White House wants to do this, then let them talk to John themselves. That old man is a scoundrel. He clearly got John's help, but he turned his back on him after using him. Now he wants John to help him again. It's a joke. Is he afraid that John will completely side with the Donkeys? I heard that John's relationship with the Donkeys has improved a lot. His development in Oregon is no longer hindered. The Donkeys no longer reject him and even want to completely pull him into the Donkeys' camp. All of this is caused by the White House, or more accurately, by the old man's own mistakes. So he wants us to step in. I'm not willing to take on such responsibility and bear such pressure."

(End of this chapter)