America: My Time

Chapter 828 Old Man's Thoughts

Chapter 818 Old Man's Thoughts

Choosing to confront John at this time was clearly something these old guys were unwilling to do, and Rockefeller's calculations completely failed. At this moment, Rockefeller was also extremely disappointed. He had put in so much effort, only to end up with defeat, which he found hard to accept, yet he had no choice but to endure it.

Regret? There is indeed some regret, but it's already a fait accompli, and regret is useless. Western Energy has been split up, and you can tell from these guys' expressions that even if he wanted to guide the integration of Western Energy again, it would be impossible. Not only would John not accept it, but even these old guys wouldn't accept it.

However, Rockefeller quickly regained his composure. How could a ruthless man who would need several heart transplants in the future give up because of such a small setback? Besides, this was only a temporary failure, and he still had a chance. After all, the White House and the old man were behind this matter, which at least relieved the Rockefeller family of too much pressure.

The secret meeting ended badly, but soon after the old guys left, Morgan found out about it, as did the White House and the old man.

“Dad, we’re in big trouble this time. Those old guys aren’t willing to step forward. Rockefeller is clearly trying to shift all the blame onto you. If we don’t talk to John and explain everything, the problem will get out of control and could even affect the situation in Oregon.”

Upon receiving the report, Xiao Bush looked worried and uneasy about the outcome. After all, John was no ordinary person; he was a top-tier tycoon with immense wealth and a media mogul. Their relationship with John had already been strained by that incident, and now that rift was widening. How could Xiao Bush not be concerned?

"No, you're sorely mistaken. You think that little fox John wouldn't know all this? You think those old guys can keep it from John? You underestimate his power. He'll soon know everything those old guys are talking about, and he won't hold a grudge against us. He knows who his enemies are. Rockefeller wants to shirk responsibility, so let him. We'll keep quiet and trust that little fox John will make the right decision!"

"Dad, aren't you afraid he'll make the wrong decision? And aren't you worried about a big problem in Oregon?" Xiao Bushi couldn't understand his father's reaction. In his opinion, it was a bit crazy. There was still a chance to explain, so why take on these responsibilities? Wasn't that too stupid and crazy?

"You're still too young, and you underestimate John. Something's bound to happen in Oregon. You think the Donalds would willingly give up a state? You think old Martin can't see the danger? So Calvin is destined to become one of the Donalds, to leave the Elephant, because he's always relied on old Martin's connections to get where he is. Even if John intervenes, he can't take a state from the Donalds. So a compromise between them is inevitable, and my silence is the best choice. It gives the Elephant an explanation; at least I tried to stop it, even if I failed. As for Rockefeller, I won't say anything, and he'll owe me a favor. That's the best outcome, do you understand?"

Little Bushi didn't understand any of this. After all, it wasn't as simple as it seemed on the surface. There were too many things involved behind the scenes, such as the problem between the elephant and the donkey, and other issues. It was perfectly normal for him not to understand.

"Dad, since you knew it would fail, wouldn't Rockefeller have thought of that too? Why did he insist on pushing all of this forward? Was it simply because John's power was growing too fast, making him feel pressured and threatened?"

"That old guy could naturally think of that, but he just couldn't accept it. John's power has indeed expanded too quickly, making him feel threatened. The funds John now controls are beyond your imagination, and he can launch a counterattack against Rockefeller at any time if he wants to. He has that kind of power, especially in the Middle East. The Jaguar Security Company's strength is not just for show. Moreover, Rockefeller is afraid now. With the reunification of Germany, John's arrangements in East Germany are too powerful, making him fearful and uneasy. If East Germany is like this, how powerful do you think his arrangements in Russia are?"

"The Russians? John doesn't just do business with them; what kind of scheme could he possibly have? Besides, he's a major American conglomerate. Those Russians simply don't trust him. Even if there are some hidden deals, the idea of ​​him having any internal plans within the Russian sphere is illogical, and no one would believe it!" "Foolish! If John were that simple, Rockefeller wouldn't have gone to such lengths to scheme against him. Perhaps John isn't after the Russian wealth, but his technological and talent strategies are different. He's gained so much from the Russians, and these things directly improve him. Don't underestimate his dealings with the Russians over the years; they've truly helped him overcome his weaknesses. The reason Rockefeller is in such a hurry this time is because he doesn't want John to continue expanding overseas, fearing it will once again impact Rockefeller's interests."

“Western Energy?” In an instant, Xiao Bushi understood. If Rockefeller was most worried about something, it wasn’t John’s impact on finance, but the impact on the oil industry.

"That's right, it's Western Energy. It's been split up now. It's stopped operating domestically, but it's expanding like crazy overseas. It's developed too fast in Britain and Europe, even surpassing Rockefeller's plans. It's also making frequent moves in Asia, and its strength is increasing rapidly. Originally, petrochemicals were its weakness, but with the technology from the Russians, that weakness has been made up for. As for the Middle East, I don't need to say more. You know it yourself. Do you think Rockefeller wouldn't be furious? And that's just petrochemicals. The same goes for steel. John, who focuses on real industry, has left Rockefeller with no way to deal with it."

“Dad, since you know all this, why do you still insist on cooperating with Rockefeller? I admit that the Rockefeller family is very powerful, but John is younger. We don’t need to offend a monster, especially one with whom we have some connections.”

“It’s not that your old man wants to offend that little fox John, but I have no choice. Don’t think that Rockefeller is the only one behind this, there are others too. And we won’t be affected by this. That little fox John understands our difficulties. Don’t think that the presidency is easy to sit on. We have to compromise with the Rockefeller Group. Don’t worry, as long as we don’t confront that little fox John directly, he won’t have any ideas.”

"No way, even if he has a good temper, he wouldn't be completely unresponsive. We offended him before, and now we'll only offend him more. Originally, this guy was willing to help me with publicity, but now it seems that it's the best outcome if he doesn't smear me!" Xiao Bu sighed, a faint look of disappointment flashing across his face.

Upon hearing this, the old man shook his head and said, "You're still too young. Compared to John, that prodigy, you're far inferior. Don't worry, this won't affect you at all. He won't blame me for this. Haven't you noticed that the women around him haven't shown any signs of resistance? That's the best proof. Their every move represents John, and they're taking over John's charitable foundation!"

Little Bush was taken aback at first, then a bitter look appeared on his face. Although Jennifer Connelly and Christy Turlington hadn't changed, it didn't mean John had no thoughts in his mind. It was perfectly normal for a guy like John to be shrewd, and the power he was hiding was terrifying. He might deliver a fatal blow to him at any time, or even to his father.

“Dad, this doesn’t prove anything. After all, those women don’t represent John. The only one who can truly represent John is himself. Even his parents and old Martin can’t represent him. Now this guy is hiding in Tokyo, in Japan. Isn’t that hiding from us? At this time, you’re cooperating with Rockefeller and want John to return to the mainland to invest. How can he accept that? How can he not hold a grudge against us?” Little Bush didn’t think his father’s words were very reliable, nor did he think John was very magnanimous. Being petty and vengeful was everyone’s first impression of John, so he didn’t think this matter could be let go.

"Don't worry, there won't be any major problems. He's a reasonable person and knows our difficulties. Sitting in this position, there are many things that are beyond my control and not something I can decide. Moreover, it's already quite an achievement that I was able to suppress the Gulfstream Aerospace issue in the military industry. At least those oil-rich capitalists haven't dared to take any more radical actions. That's my greatest ability."

Old Bush is right. Gulfstream Aerospace was able to remain unaffected by those guys and persist in not going public, and Old Bush played a part in that. Otherwise, how could Gulfstream Aerospace, with its scale, be unaffected by external influences and pressure from the US government? As the president, Old Bush provided considerable assistance to Gulfstream Aerospace in this regard, which is why he remained so calm and did not take this cooperation with Rockefeller seriously.

(End of this chapter)