Hearing Ronan's conditions, Steve Jobs suddenly laughed and said: "This is contrary to Apple's basic development principles, don't say that I can't push it, even if I do, the shareholders will kick me down." ”

Today's Steve Jobs has only a small stake in Apple, and it is far less than Ronan's stake.

Ronan knew it would be difficult, but he wanted to give it a try: "As long as Apple's smartphones sell well, these are not problems at all." Steve, don't forget, I'm also an Apple shareholder, and I've been in contact with a lot of Apple shareholders, and there are only two things they care about most – the stock price and profits!"

As long as the stock price is high enough, will most of Apple's shareholders care about which operating system Apple's portable handheld terminals use?

But Steve Jobs' relationship with Apple is complicated after all: "Joining your alliance is not good for Apple itself. ”

Ronan smiled and said, "How can there be no benefit?A broader promotion platform, more benefit bundle partners, more promotion channels......

Steve Jobs raised his hand to interrupt Ronan's words: "Apple doesn't need this, what Apple needs to do is assert itself." He confidently said, "Because apples are apples, nothing else." ”

Ronan sighed secretly, and from Steve Jobs' attitude, it is not difficult to tell that the possibility is zero.

It is probably because of Steve Jobs' arrogance and self-confidence that there is a kind of madness in this world that people can sell their kidneys to buy apples that have been bitten by people.

Ronan didn't dwell on this anymore and said, "Steve, it's impossible for me to agree to the conditions you proposed, Netflix also has many shareholders, and it's impossible for me to harm their interests." ”

Steve Jobs said: "I can take an equity stake in Relativity Entertainment as well. ”

Ronan did not refuse, and said directly: "Relativity Entertainment is calculated at a valuation of 100 billion dollars. ”

Steve Jobs's face instantly darkened: "Netflix is worth a lot of money, but Relativity Entertainment is not 100% controlled, we calculate the market value of Netflix Network at $60 billion, and your Relativity Entertainment is worth more than $40 billion?"

Ronan was as confident as Jobs just now: "In my hands, there is." ”

The numerous series of movies has just begun, and the Marvel's Avengers program has not yet been released......

The atmosphere in the room was a little frozen, and the two instantly fell into a stalemate.

Whether it's Ronan or Steve Jobs, all have the sincerity to cooperate.

Relativity Entertainment needed Pixar Studios, because Pixar Studios not only represents the future of producing many animated films with unlimited online and offline value, but also the world's best hardware and software development capabilities for animation production.

Why Pixar Studio is recognized as Hollywood's No. 1 animation studio, not only for film production capabilities, but also for animation production hardware and software providers.

From Blue Sky to DreamWorks to Shahai Entertainment, these animation studios have made extensive use of hardware and software systems purchased from Pixar Studios.

Pixar Studios, on the other hand, is the foundation of animated films, and as a pure production company, it urgently needs new marketing channels.

Otherwise, go ahead and work with Disney.

How unequal the contract between Walt Disney and Pixar Studios is, and the management of Pixar Studios now has a dislike for Walt Disney.

At one time, it was Robert Iger who single-handedly persuaded Steve Jobs, and then Disney bought Pixar Studios.

But Steve Jobs was undoubtedly the super big winner of the deal, becoming the largest shareholder of Walt Disney.

At that time, after Steve Jobs' death, the biggest legacy left to his family was not about Apple's belongings, but about Walt Disney's equity.

This has allowed Jobs's widow to always stand firmly in the ranks of billionaires.

Ronan roughly guesses that Relativity Entertainment and the Netflix network today are what Disney was to Steve Jobs in the past.

Ronan and Steve Jobs both have the sincerity to cooperate, because cooperation is mutually beneficial, but they also want to fight for the best conditions and the greatest interests for their own side.

At this moment, Ronan and Steve Jobs will only think about things from the point of view of businessmen and capital.

They're just businessmen!

"So be it, Steve. Ronan said unhurriedly: "We all want to cooperate, and cooperation is mutually beneficial, why don't we each take a step back." ”

Steve Jobs coughed twice and emphatically said, "Apple is apple, Pixar Studio is Pixar Studio, and the two can't be confused." ”

Ronan nodded slightly: "The premise of cooperation, Relativity Entertainment must control Pixar Studios." ”

Steve Jobs said: "I agree, but Pixar Studios needs to maintain enough creative independence. ”

"If you don't have Pixar Studios to guarantee a certain degree of independence...... Ronan asked rhetorically, "Is Pixar Studios still Pixar Studios?"

Steve Jobs said, "When it comes to filmmaking, I believe in your vision. ”

Ronan's vision for movies is more trusted by Steve Jobs than Ronan's character and credibility.

"Look, Steve, we can still find a lot of common ground. Ronan spread his hands and said, "We also want Pixar Studios to have a better future development." ”

Steve Jobs believes in the truth of this statement, because a better-developed Pixar studio is in the interests of Relativity Entertainment.

"Tell me about your conditions. "Probably just had a devotional relationship, and Steve Jobs was a little tired.

Ronan no longer went around in circles, and said directly: "Relativity Entertainment acquired Pixar Studios in the form of cash and part of the Netflix network equity exchange. ”

Steve Jobs was silent for a while, seemingly considering the pros and cons, and finally said slowly: "Yes, I agree to this way of trading." ”

Business negotiations, especially those with the intention of cooperation, are themselves a process of mutual compromise, and he then asks, "What is the ratio?"

Ronan said, "Let the people below talk." ”

Steve Jobs thought for a moment and said, "It's fine. ”

It is enough for the two to reach an agreement, but the specific negotiations are cumbersome, and it is impossible for them to determine one by one.

"What do you think about the copyright on Disney's side?" Steve Jobs continued.

"The copyright must be taken back. Ronan is very clear on this point: "Toy Story has been serialized, and Finding Nemo and Monster Electric Company can also be serialized, and now that Disney is internally unstable, the coming year is our only chance." ”

Steve Jobs said, "There's a place where Pixar Studios needs to cooperate, and you can just have someone go to John and Eddard. ”：

Ronan nodded slightly, "I will." ”

Steve Jobs suddenly changed the subject: "Ronan, we will have many common interests, and I hope you will be a shareholder who supports me at Apple." ”

Everything about Apple once told Ronan that supporting Steve Jobs was the best choice for his investment.

"We are allies. Ronan said naturally.

Steve Jobs stopped talking about work and said, "How many days are you going to spend in India?"

Ronan replied casually, "Maybe stay for two more days." ”

Steve Jobs added, "Having time to come here and listen to it will bring people's hearts back to their purest state." ”

Ronan smiled, "It's not necessary. ”

Steve Jobs seems to mean something: "Doing anything is actually showing our inner nature, and this is the only reason we exist." ”

Ronan didn't answer, but said, "You're not in good health, so I won't bother for a long time." ”

Steve Jobs didn't hold back, Ronan stood up and was about to shake hands with him, probably in such a special environment, but Steve Jobs folded his hands and saluted.

Perhaps with the end of the business negotiations, Steve Jobs automatically switched back to the state of a devout believer.

Ronan didn't say anything more, just said goodbye and left.

He had heard more or less that Mr. and Mrs. Jobs were devout believers, and it was said that the two had a Buddhist wedding in 1991.

According to Mark Randolph, a veteran Silicon Valley native, the wedding ceremony is so simple that it smells ascetic, and incense is burning when guests and brides walk in. There are no wedding bells, but the melody of chanting Buddhist scriptures.

It can only be said that every successful person is paranoid in some way.

Having said that, Ronan is also very paranoid, such as in terms of preferences, he is as dedicated as Leonardo.

Leaving the monastery and refusing to see John Lasseter off, Ronan got into the car and headed back to the city of Mumbai.

In the car, he told Connie what he was talking about, and asked Connie to inform Robert Iger and start the next plan.

As the supreme leader and de facto control of both companies, Ronan has reached a consensus with Steve Jobs, and the rest depends on Robert Iger's specific operations.

Ronan returns to the hotel to meet Candace Swanepole for lunch at a specialty restaurant, then takes her around the business district and Bollywood.

The two sides have reached a tacit understanding, and Ronan swiped his card and bought her a lot of luxury items.

Young girls, who always have special feelings for these things, dare to pay even unimaginable costs for this.

In addition, Ronan also asked George Clint to inform Michael Bay that it was confirmed that the heroine of "Transformers" used Candace Swaneple.

Her acting skills are not the best, but they are also above the level line, which is more in line with the appearance conditions of the sweet neighbor little sister, and the comprehensive audition effect is also in the first gear.

Ronan had already determined this, otherwise he would not have sent out an invitation.

The next morning, Steve Jobs came to visit Ronan at the hotel again, and the two chatted for a longer time.

With Ronan's net worth and status, he is also the object that Steve Jobs attaches great importance to collaborating.