America: My Time

Chapter 832 Morgan's Vigilance

Chapter 822 Morgan's Vigilance
"You said John has left Japan but didn't return to the US. Instead, he went directly to Taiwan. What is this little fox up to now?" Morgan frowned upon learning of John's itinerary. Although the White House hadn't contacted Morgan, as the situation in the US continued to develop and as people gained a better understanding of Europe and Russia, many remained wary of John. After all, the more they learned, the more worried they became.

Especially Rockefeller, whose European operations have grown rapidly since the breakup of Western Energy, and the same is true in Asia. When they learned that Western Energy had begun to take over gas-fired power in Europe and had already gained control of part of the British market, their feelings were understandable. They even suspected that John had abandoned the gas-fired power industry in the United States and turned to Europe for development.

The White House didn't approach Morgan, but Rockefeller did, and it was a good topic: he wanted Morgan to persuade John to bring his investments back to the United States instead of continuing to expand overseas. The faster Western Energy expanded, the greater the pressure on him.

“Yes, John went to Taiwan. It seems he’s taken care of things in Japan. However, those guys in Japan seem to have some other ideas. Now that Japan’s economy has started to decline, it looks like they won’t be able to hold on for long. This stock market crash has had a significant impact on them.” Jimmy was very clear about the actions of those guys on Wall Street, because Morgan was one of them, and now they have plundered astonishing profits from Japan.

"What business does John have in Taiwan at this time? Does he have other plans, or does he intend to further expand his investment in Taiwan? Under the current circumstances, what other investments do you think John might have in Taiwan?"

Upon hearing his boss's question, Jimmy frowned, shook his head, and said, "I don't see any new investments he's made over there. If I had to say what he needs to deal with, it would be semiconductor manufacturing. Perhaps John has already made new plans, after all, he's now involved in the electronics and home appliance industries."

Jimmy paused here, then thought for a moment and continued, "Perhaps it's not just about semiconductors, but other areas as well. After all, John, that little fox, stayed in Japan for a long time. Knowing Japan as he does, he wouldn't have stayed so long without some kind of plan. And the fact that he went straight to Taiwan after leaving Japan is also suspicious. He couldn't possibly be unaware of the situation in the US. Under these circumstances, his choice to go to Taiwan is enough to show that things in Taiwan are more important than those in the US, at least that's what he thinks!"

"Jimmy, do you think it's possible for John to continue making new investments in the US? Is there any chance that Rockefeller, that old man, can succeed in pushing all this forward?"

"Investment will still occur, but the extent is hard to say. After all, John won't give his enemies any leverage, and given the ability, he'll naturally ensure his public image remains intact. Moreover, he currently has an internet cafe alliance and retail expansion, which will create many jobs in the US. So, with just a little investment, he can manage. Under these circumstances, no one can be certain of his intentions. As for Rockefeller's idea, it's unlikely to succeed. His desire to bring John back to the US, back to the petrochemical and energy industries, is probably impossible. Western Energy no longer has that kind of strength."

"Yes, Western Energy simply doesn't have the strength anymore. Being completely dismantled leaves it with only domestic assets and insufficient funds. As for gas and electricity, John, that little fox, has no intention of further expansion; he's focused on repaying loans for Western Energy. But is there really such a large market for green food that it warrants him setting up a separate company?"

Morgan was somewhat puzzled by John's shift in his US land assets, as it seemed rather audacious to him. It meant John was gradually abandoning his supply lines in the US and Russia, embarking on a complete transformation. This transformation was considered reckless, and many were skeptical, believing it to be a niche market with limited profits, and even potentially leading to losses.

It's precisely because most people think this way that they believe the market isn't very large, and that John's idea seems a bit too crazy. Of course, what worries them even more is the situation in Russia. Does John's decision to shift his focus to the US at this time mean he doesn't have faith in Russia, and thinks Russia is already on its last legs?

"Perhaps there is a chance of success. After all, such an investment is nothing to John, and many of his farms haven't made much money. Even if they're losing money, it's not a big deal. However, there are significant underlying issues. People in the think tank suspect that John is worried about the Russians and that the deal with them might go wrong."

"Jimmy, do you also think this has something to do with the Russians?" Jimmy shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be that much of a connection, at least not in my opinion. Perhaps John really wants to develop new markets, otherwise he wouldn't be accelerating his retail expansion. Most importantly, they've all forgotten one thing: the more the Russians falter, the more frantic their trade will become. If the Russians really collapse, their trade won't stop; it will only grow bigger."

"Jimmy, have you checked John's investments in other countries, especially in farms?" At this moment, Morgan's expression became serious. He thought of a question: Could it be that John was intentionally misleading them, and that John was shifting more of his investments overseas to other countries?
At this moment, Jimmy sighed and nodded, saying, "I've checked. They've invested in South America, Australia, and Asia, and on a considerable scale. Moreover, this guy has also partnered with Middle Eastern tycoons. He's raising sheep for them in Australia and has even established a company in Thailand. It seems he wants to have more collaborations with these tycoons."

"Jimmy, does that mean John doesn't make any mid-to-low-end products?" Morgan was still somewhat doubtful about Jimmy's words, feeling that this didn't seem like John's doing, and that there must be more to it than met the eye.

"Yes, they are expanding farms in Australia and South America, as well as in Asia. This is all aimed at Russia and its food processing companies, but it's more about processing than direct sales. John has many food processing plants in Asia, and his business with Russia has now shifted from grains and meats to processed products. Now this guy is not only supplying Russia, but also his retail business."

"He's building a new industrial chain again. It seems this little fox is worried that someone will hold him hostage, and that he'll be outmaneuvered at a crucial moment!" In an instant, Morgan understood John's intention. Since John has so many factories in Asia, he naturally needs raw materials. If he were to be held hostage, the consequences would be severe.

Who is John guarding against? Are those guys in Europe? No, John is guarding against Rockefeller and oil capital, worried that these guys will incite the White House to restrict Russian transactions, or even directly target John's factories and businesses.

"Think tanks think so too. They all feel that the oil capital is jumping around too much, forcing John to make such arrangements to prevent being strangled. But the more these guys do this, the more John invests overseas and the less he invests in the US. Many people think that the transformation of farms in the US is because of them."

"They're more trouble than they're worth. These guys are so stupid. Even if they wanted to stop John's cooperation with the Middle Eastern tycoon, there was no need for them to go to such lengths. It will only make things more complicated and bring John and the Middle Eastern tycoon closer together. Now they're even 'cooperating' on food, and all of this is their fault!"

“Those guys are really too crazy, too obsessed. They can do anything for profit, yet they want to stop others. It can only be said that they are too self-righteous and too arrogant. John’s cooperation with the Middle Eastern tycoons is so profitable, how could he possibly give it up? The more they do this, the better the relationship between John and the Middle Eastern tycoons becomes. I don’t know what these guys are thinking. Maybe they are too arrogant.”

It's not that those guys are arrogant, but that the US has been too lenient with them, making them feel that the US can't do without them and that they have the ability to influence US decisions. They just forgot that in the face of capital, their little tricks are nothing. Their attempt to stop John's cooperation with the Middle Eastern tycoon is a waste of effort.

"Have someone keep an eye on Taiwan. I need to know everything John is doing there. Taiwan seems to be one of John's key overseas investment destinations; otherwise, he wouldn't be so focused on it. Compared to that, Hong Kong is nothing. Many people think John's investment focus will be on Hong Kong, but it seems that's not the case. Standard Chartered Bank is nothing special. John's investment focus isn't finance, but industry! In comparison, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and China are his real focus. If John doesn't make further investments in Japan, perhaps South Korea is more important than Japan. After all, John doesn't have many industrial projects left in Japan, while South Korea has a lot of heavy industry. Perhaps this is related to Japan's labor costs!"

(End of this chapter)