"Jill, you need to cut this Newton product line now. Jobs complained to Amelio on the phone. "Newton's existence will only make Apple sink deeper and deeper into the quagmire. ”

Amelio rubbed his temples, Jobs did not go in the direction he expected after returning to Apple. In his thoughts, he hopes that Jobs will feel comfortable as a consultant and give advice to himself, and he hopes that through Jobs' influence, supporters will maintain their expectations of Apple.

At the same time, he also hopes that Jobs will join him in confronting the board. He didn't think it was his wishful thinking, after all, it was this group of people who drove Jobs away from Apple, and it was impossible for Jobs not to hate them.

If Jobs can't do that, that's okay, it's best to be comfortable being a mascot at Apple and buy time for his Apple reform plan.

But now it seems that Jobs was clearly not satisfied and just stood in the spotlight and waved.

From the beginning of January to now, for a whole month, Jobs can still keep a low profile for the first ten days, but since ten days ago, Jobs seems to be unable to stand Apple's work efficiency and working methods, and frequently makes suggestions to Amelio, and these suggestions are either in terms of personnel appointments and dismissals, or in terms of product lines and research and development.

"Steve, Newton is a good product, we now have 21% of our profits coming from Newton, I've studied this product carefully, it's a great enterprise product. ”

Jobs grabbed Amelio's words: "Profits? Is Apple still profitable? Apple lost $1.6 billion last fiscal year, and now we have a market value of less than $2.5 billion, and we have to change now." Chop these yonyon"

Amelio had lost his patience and raised his voice: "Steve, last year's loss was 40% in the first quarter, and we also acquired your NeXT for $400 million, and now our financial situation is gradually improving, thank you for your advice! You need to understand that you are now Apple's advisor, do your job!"

Jobs was stunned on the phone, in fact, his advice to Amelio was not digging a hole. The obsessive-compulsive disorder in his personality makes him unable to accept the current chaotic way Apple is running and managing things.

Although he knew that continuing to let Amelio go might be the best way for him to return to Apple, he couldn't help but ask Amelio to improve the plan.

No matter how Jerk Jobs was, his love for Apple was real.

The closer he got to the apple, the more agitated he felt, fearing that it would be finished before he took over. What's more, he didn't want to see the company he founded fall to where it is now.

So he still can't help but make all kinds of suggestions to Amelio, some of which are selfish and some are genuinely out of love for Apple, which he doesn't even understand.

And Amelio's attitude made him understand at once that if he wanted to save Apple, he had to do it himself.

Jobs said in a low voice, "Okay, Jill, I see. ”

Amelio heard that Jobs was a little depressed, and couldn't help but soften his heart, "Steve, don't be so nervous, I will adjust Apple's product line, but drastic actions will only make the situation worse, Apple is now like a frail cancer patient, desperate surgery is a gamble, we need to take our time." ”

Jobs reluctantly said, "Okay, you're the CEO, you have the final say." ”

After hanging up, Jobs slammed the phone in his hand against the wall, and the phone was shattered.

"Cancer patients need surgery! Surgery!

After a while, Jobs lifted his coat and dialed a few numbers on his cell phone as he walked out of the office: "Fred, do you have time? I think we need to talk." ”

Fred Anderson is Apple's current CFO, and one of Apple's current executives who is more chatty with Jobs, and is also one of the most trusted executives of lead director Ed Woolard.

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The expression on Sandyvale's face was strange, he couldn't connect the Asian teenager in front of him with all the people in the Tinder Source who had caused him so much trouble.

The meeting was a private one, and neither side wanted a third person present.

Sandyvale had already done a lot of knowledge about the source of fire before, but when Zhang Chen really appeared in front of him, it still had a great impact on his existing cognition.

While no one really picks out the fact that on Wall Street, Asians undoubtedly have a career ceiling. Until now, not a single Asian has really been at the top of the food chain on Wall Street.

Could it be that it was the young man in front of him who inadvertently broke this heavy transparent glass?

Sandievale knew it was rude, but she couldn't help but think about it.

Zhang Chen was also looking at Sandywell, an old man in his sixties, with a red face and a slightly downhooked nose that looked aggressive. Sandywell's palms were generous, and he felt this when he first shook hands, and judging from the media coverage of him, this is a very power-hungry person, and it is difficult for others to challenge his authority.

Sandyvae's voice was very strong and oppressive: "Get straight to the point, Zack, if you want to be on the board of directors of the Voyagers Group, you have to prove your worth, otherwise I can't convince the rest of the board of directors, and I can't explain to them why I would appoint an Asian kid who has just turned eighteen to be the director of the Voyagers Group, and decide the future of the Voyagers Group with their old guys who have been on Wall Street all their lives." ”

Sandywell raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Chen: "Of course, I can't convince myself. ”

Zhang Chen smiled: "Mr. Weir, are you trying to break the contract?"

Sandyvale shook his head: "No, of course not, I will propose you to be a director of the Travelers Group at the next board meeting, but it will also require the consent of a majority of the directors." I guess you should give me a better reason. ”

Sandyvale said it nicely, but the implication is, I support you, but the board of directors of the Travelers Group doesn't support you, sorry, you can't be elected to the director.

Zhang Chen laughed and said: "Mr. Weir is worthy of being the most prestigious banker on Wall Street, and he has a high skill in crossing rivers and demolishing bridges. Everyone knows that the Travelers Group was founded by Mr. Vail, and more than 13 of the 19 directors are strong supporters of Mr. Vail, and will not object to your proposal. ”

Sandyvale smiled like a shark: "It's just wishful thinking, Zack, you're still too young and need more polishing, and I don't think it's a good thing for you to join the Travelers Board now, if you can't prove what benefits you can bring to the Travelers Group after joining the board, we will become the laughing stock of the entire Wall Street." ”

Seeing Zhang Chen's silence, Sandwell secretly shook his head in his heart, it was too tender.

(End of chapter)