Chapter 548 Roaring Qiao Gang Leader

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"Bruce?"

"Bill, where's Steve?"

"It's supposed to be Scott's! They've been talking about software design for the next generation of iPods for the past few days. … Bruce, what's going on?"

Bill Oppenheimer, Chief Financial Officer of Apple. Seeing Guo Shouyun so anxious for the first time, he instinctively felt that something was happening.

Jobs didn't even tell him about pancreatic cancer, and it was obvious that he didn't intend to let more people know. So Guo Shouyun didn't explain.

"I'll tell you later, I'll go find Steve first!"

Looking at his back as he left in a hurry, Bill Oppenheimer's eyes flashed and followed.

Scott Forster, head of Apple's software department, is recognized as a software design genius within the company, who designs and produces most of Apple's software, including Apple's iOS graphics operating system and iTunes music store. Together with Jonathan Ivey, the head of the design department, and Jonathan Rubinstein, the head of the hardware department, they form the core of Apple's product research and development, and are called the 'three masters'! If you add Tim Cook, who is in charge of product sales, the four of them constitute the core layer of Apple that Jobs relies on the most, and they are his right-hand men.

However, when Guo Shouyun came to Scott's office, he didn't find anyone.

"Where are Steve and Scott?"

"In Project A!" Scott's assistant replied.

The so-called A project is the iPhone project that is still in the development state. In order to avoid the recurrence of the last century, when Microsoft acquired graphical interface technology from Apple and became the hegemon of the computer operating system. Since Jobs' return to Apple, security has been strengthened in various departments. In particular, the iPhone, which is in a state of research and development, is a top priority.

Inside Apple, Project A has a separate office area, which is not allowed to be entered by anyone except for members of the project team and a few Apple executives. And a high-level like Guo Shouyun also needs an access card if he wants to enter. And he came in a hurry, and he didn't keep his access card on him.

Just as Guo Shouyun was about to knock on the door, Bill Oppenheimer, who had been following behind, hurriedly walked over.

"Bruce, I've got an access card here!"

As he spoke, Bill Oppenheimer placed the card hanging from his chest on the sensor. The closed door slowly opened.

"Thanks, Bill!"

Bill Oppenheimer smiled and followed Guo Shouyun's footsteps into the office area inside. Soon, in the R&D area on the second floor, Guo Shouyun found Steve Jobs, who was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, chatting with a middle-aged man with eyes and a serious expression.

"Bruce?"

Hearing the footsteps, Jobs also noticed Guo Shouyun who was striding over.

“… You're here just in time, take a look at the IOS system we have developed, its performance is more advanced than the Motorola Linux system!"

Looking at the excited Jobs, in normal times, Guo Shouyun must be willing to study the IOX system with him, and then share the joy. But now he is not in the mood at all!

"Steve, we need to talk!"

Looking at his old friend's serious expression, Steve Jobs was stunned for a moment and frowned.

"Bruce, you see I'm working right now. Moreover, the company's mobile phone project is in a critical period!"

"Steve, it's just a few minutes, and it won't delay your work. ”

Seeing that he didn't back down, Steve Jobs nodded.

"Let's find a quiet place!"

After the words fell, Guo Shouyun went out to find an unmanned conference room. After letting Matthew stand outside the door and no one was allowed to approach, "Steve, why didn't you tell me about your illness?

Looking at the angry Guo Shouyun, Jobs, who had expected it in his heart, shrugged his shoulders, "Bruce, the doctor said it was just a small problem, and I think I can handle it!"

"Is pancreatic cancer a minor problem? Do you know that this damn cancer can kill you? What if you die? What about Lawrence and Reed? Do you just think about yourself?"

Jobs, who was used to being self-respecting, was pointed at his nose for the first time and taught a lesson, and he was still stunned at first. However, after reacting, the stubbornness in his bones once again prevailed.

"I said, I can handle it. Moreover, now that the development of the iPhone is in a critical period, I can't leave the company!"

"In the name of the chairman of the board of directors of the company, I order you to take a leave of absence for medical treatment!"

"The contract we signed at the beginning is very clear, you have no right to meddle in the management of the company!"

"I'm just in charge of you personally, not the company!"

"My personal affairs are my personal freedom, and you have no power to manage it!" ......

The two people bumped into each other like cocks, and no one could convince anyone, so that in the end, the anger of both sides became bigger and bigger. The sound of the quarrel could not even be stopped by the soundproof glass of the conference room.

It was the first time to see the company's two giants hyped up like this, and Apple employees were terrified.

"What the hell is it that makes them quarrel like this?" said Scott Forster.

"I don't know. ”

Bill Oppenheimer shook his head.

"Shall we go in and persuade us?"

"Do you think I don't want to? But if you look at the bodyguards who are blocking the door, we can't get in!"

He was more curious than anyone about the reason for the two of them, but Guo Shouyun didn't give him a chance.

"I'll try!"

After a moment's hesitation, Scott stepped towards the conference room. But before he could get closer, he was stopped by Matthew.

"You hear the quarrel inside, I'll go in and persuade you!"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Forster, but the boss told me that no one is allowed to approach this room without his orders. ”

"This is Apple, and I'm Apple's senior vice president and head of software!" Scott said angrily.

"The boss is the chairman of Apple's board of directors, and I think you should follow his orders!"

"You...!"

"Squeak!" the grinding sound of the door opening interrupted Scott's next words.

"Steve, think about my words again!"

"Bruce...!"

Looking at Guo Shouyun, whose face was ugly, Scott was about to say hello, but the other party strode away after nodding.

Looking at his back as he quickly walked away, Scott turned and walked into the conference room. Steve Jobs, who had previously imagined Apple's brilliant vision of subverting the global mobile phone market after the launch of the iPhone in the future, was sitting in a chair with his head down, looking extremely lost.

"Steve...?"

"Scott, I'd like to be alone for a while!"

This was the first time he had seen Jobs so lost and helpless since he met him. Even when Next's computer business failed and the hardware division had to be divested, Jobs was still confident about the future. But now, there is hardly the slightest fighting spirit and anger in him!

"Steve, we are not only colleagues, but also friends, and we can negotiate and solve anything!"

"Thank you, Scott. I want to be quiet for a while!"

Hearing this, Scott hesitated for a moment, nodded, walked out of the conference room, and stopped Bill Oppenheimer, who was about to enter it.

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Guo Shouyun, who walked out of Apple, was still angry. He was angry not only because he was worried about Apple without Jobs, but also because of the concern of his friends.

has been friends with Jobs for many years, although this person has a rough temper and stubborn character, and even a little arrogant. But as long as you get his approval, you can become a real friend. So the relationship between the two is one of Guo Shouyun's few close friends in addition to his own family and the Lincoln family who grew up together.

"Boss, shall we go home?"

Matthew asked cautiously.

"No, go to Stanford University Medical Center!"

After thinking about it, Guo Shouyun shook his head.

Matthew didn't dare to ask more, and came to Stanford University Medical Center as instructed. Throughout the United States, it is one of the leading authorities on the study and treatment of tumor cells. Guo Shouyun's Stanford Charitable Foundation is the most influential of its many donors and individuals.

Thinking that there was such a relationship, Guo Shouyun soon met Charles Howard, director of the Stanford University Medical Center.

"Hello Mr. Guo!"

"Hello, Mr. Howard!"

After a brief handshake, the two sat down.

"Mr. Howard, I want you to keep things a secret!"

After being stunned for a moment, Charles Howard quickly reacted. It's normal for big shots to have a lot of things they don't want the public to know.

"Mr. Guo, please rest assured! The patient's privacy is kept absolutely confidential!"

Seeing his expression, Guo Shouyun knew that he had misunderstood. However, he didn't explain, and directly took out Jobs's medical records and handed them to the other party.

"This is the medical record of a friend of mine who now has pancreatic cancer and is currently in the early stages. I hope you can organize the best oncology specialist, negotiate a surgical plan in the fastest time, and then tell me!"

"Pancreatic cancer?"

"Yes!"

Charles Howard frowned slightly, took the information and read it in detail, only to realize that the patient was not the person in front of him who he originally thought. However, Jobs is a well-known figure in Silicon Valley, and he is no stranger to it, but he understands why Guo Shouyun asked for secrecy.

Apple's soul like Jobs, once the news of his cancer spreads, Apple's stock price will inevitably fall. This is what Guo Shouyun does not want to see. It's not that he's worried about money, it's that he's unwilling to let greedy financial institutions take the opportunity to manipulate Apple's stock price for profit.

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