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Every time Tang Huan goes to Treasure Island, he will soak in the hot springs in the mansion in Yangmingshan to soothe his body and mind, and this time is naturally no exception.

He was sitting in the pool, squinting his eyes and thinking about things, when suddenly the assistant reported at the door: "Boss, Steve Jobs of Apple called from the United States and asked if you are interested in buying all of his Apple shares, and we don't know how to reply." ”

Tang Huan, who was disturbed, was a little impatient, and waved his hand casually, "I have completely withdrawn from Apple a long time ago, and now what do you want its shares for, and it is not a strange commodity to live in." ”

The assistant immediately understood the meaning of his words, and was about to quit, when he heard his boss say: "Forget it, I'll talk to him personally." ”

As the saying goes, it's easy to put the icing on the cake, but it's difficult to send charcoal in the snow, and you have to be kind to be a person.

Tang Huan thought about it, Jobs was in the pit of life at this time, and if he directly asked his subordinates to relay a cold sentence "I'm not rare in Apple's stock, you should find another family", he couldn't help but feel a little chilled. Besides, the other party is still a small shareholder of Zheru, and it is discordant to look down and not look up.

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Tang Huan, who was wrapped around a bath towel, picked up the microphone and greeted casually knowingly, "Steve, how did you think of selling Apple's shares? I heard that you and the board of directors have had some conflicts recently, but after all, Apple was created by you, so there is no need to be so pessimistic." ”

"It's no longer interesting for me to stay at Apple, so I might as well give them a place. Jobs, who had a hoarse voice, laughed self-deprecatingly, but here in Tang Huan, he still refused to lose face and tell the inside story, just stubbornly asked. "Are you interested in the Apple stock in my hand? ”

"Price is not the primary issue, you should know that I, like you, had a bad time on Apple's board of directors, and now that I'm out of business. I don't want to mess with it anymore. Tang Huan politely refused, but the reason was very tenable.

Silicon Valley is indeed a gold rush paradise, but between the flowers and the clouds, I don't know how many startups are born and die every day, and those companies that are famous in the world are only able to stand out after brutal waves.

In other words, the number of excellent targets for venture capitalists is very limited, and Tang Huan became an upstart. I really put high-quality projects on my plate, and slowly and inevitably had conflicts with people like Arthur Locke and Don Valentine.

Take Arthur Locke, for example, who is an important individual shareholder of Intel and Apple Computer, and naturally wants these companies to do their best when it comes to profitability.

Tang Huan is not so domineering as to prevent Intel and Apple from making profits, but his layout revolves around his own system, such as trying to monopolize Intel's high-end microprocessors and shaping Apple computers into a foil that is subject to Fangyuan computer standards but can play a role in circumventing anti-monopoly investigations, which is actually equivalent to setting a ceiling for the two companies and limiting their desire to do their best to develop.

Although Arthur Locke did not fully understand the mystery. But he could feel that Tang Huan was blocking his financial path. In particular, I saw that Apple was used to the scum, but as a result, only the three founders of Steve Jobs, Woz, and Marcula were compensated by Zheru. couldn't help but be vigilant, so they repeatedly launched countermeasures.

Tang Huan didn't have time to entangle with the other party, so he directly dissociated himself from Apple, which was of little value, but Intel crushed it all the way and took the 20% of Intel shares in IBM's hands.

Jobs is also a person in the game, knowing the discord between Tang Huan and Arthur Locke and other Apple shareholders. Naturally, he accepted the reason given by the other party for refusal.

In fact, Jobs expected this result. After all, Apple's current situation is not optimistic, and its stock price is sluggish. It is difficult to enter Tang Huan's eyes.

It was only with the huge success of the "1984" ad that investors were not disappointed to the point of abandoning the Silicon Valley company that had created the IPO miracle, but pinned their hopes on the release of an improved version of the MAC as soon as possible to salvage the decline.

Although the four generations of Fangyuan personal computers are menacing, from the current situation, MAC is still quite advantageous in terms of price.

It is precisely because of this hope of turning the tide that Jobs, who has been elevated as a bare-bones commander, is extremely indignant.

A lot of people say "Steve, I'm for you" in their mouths, but they leave him in action. In particular, John Scully, who was once a close companion, and even Macoola and Arthur Locke, who were similar in status to elders and mentors, all coldly stood on the opposite side.

This seemingly normal business interest-driven sideline made Jobs feel a deep fatalistic hurt of abandonment - he knew early on that he had been abandoned by his biological parents and adopted by his adoptive parents;

Therefore, Jobs, who no longer has a bargaining chip for power, plans to leave the sad place of Apple. However, he is also a cold man, walking back and forth, but some actions are essential.

First of all, Jobs has already contacted a small number of his loyal followers, and plans to leave Apple and start on his own feet after leaving Apple.

Then, Jobs didn't want to make Apple's board of directors comfortable, he wanted to add sand to the other party, and Tang Huan became the preferred target.

Now seeing that Tang Huan has no intention of wading into this troubled water, Jobs is not discouraged, and retreats to demand: "Tang, since you are not interested in Apple's stock, then I hope you can do me a favor, that is, when I sell the stock, you are one of the competitors by default, help me to hold the market." ”

"No problem. Tang Huan happily agreed, and then persuaded: "Steve, no matter what, this unpleasant experience, let's let it pass as soon as possible, too much entanglement is harmful, after all, the ecology of the mall is like this." Perhaps, you can use a trip to adjust your mood, or change your mind and think about some philosophical questions, such as where I came from and where I am going. ”

Jobs burst out laughing rarely. "Don, I have to say that there is nothing new about these methods you suggested. ”

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Putting down the phone, Tang Huan thought for a while. After this big change, I don't know how Apple's style will change.

At present, Zheru's office software only supports the AppleII platform, which has begun to be phased out in Apple's product line. It seems that we should take advantage of this trend to completely withdraw from the Apple computer platform. But in this way, it is inevitable that small companies such as Microsoft will take advantage of the loopholes.

At this time, a faint sound of pipa came. Tang Huan put down the water glass and walked into the piano room with the sound, only to see Lu Xiuling, who was wearing a white sundress, holding the pipa and playing the song "Pipa Language".

Tang Huan smiled slightly, sat down gently in front of the piano, and played accompaniment. It's not demanding. Just right for him to be vassal.

At the end of the song, Tang Huan applauded and quipped: "You are the best actor in the pipa, and the best in the actor." ”

Lu Xiuling was amused and laughed, "When you say this, I feel that I am useless, and I am not proficient in anything." ”

"Where, your pipa skills can be called everyone. Speaking of this, Tang Huan turned his words proudly. boasted: "Of course, I found you this "Pipa Language". It's also perfect for you. ”

"It's also true, good work is hard to find. Lu Xiuling smiled, and then said coquettishly: "Why did you have such a strong smell on your body, did you come out of the hot spring?"

"I answered a phone call temporarily, and I didn't have time to rush yet. Tang Huan smiled, stretched out his hand and invited, "Go." Let's go together. ”

"I also have to practice the Pipa language, so as not to make a fool of myself when I play it at the banquet. Lu Xiuling blushed and shook her head again and again.

"You've played perfectly. Besides, one piece and one relaxation, the way of civil and martial arts, you also have to combine work and rest. Tang Huan stretched out his hand persistently.

Lu Xiuling obediently put down the pipa. Stand up. With the assistance of the man, the suspenders slipped off his shoulders.

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Tang Huan rarely organizes banquets in person in Xiangjiang, and almost all of Gain's entertainment is arranged by a group of executives who are meticulous and diligent, and he does not need to be distracted, just take charge of sitting in charge.

In contrast, Tang Huan is more diligent on the treasure island, and every time he comes, he will hold a banquet to invite political and business celebrities to gather together. Especially for today's banquet, he also specially prepared a program - Lu Xiuling played "Pipa Language", and Li Saifeng danced with him, which can be described as lively and full of ancient rhyme.

"Mr. Tang's creativity is really refreshing. Yu Guohua, who was sitting next to him, complimented.

"I did put a lot of thought into it. Tang Huan bowed slightly, and accepted the praise with peace of mind.

In his opinion, he combined Lu Xiuling and Li Saifeng together, a pipa and a dance, which can definitely be regarded as a strong combination.

Although Lu Xiuling and Hu Hui are among the rising stars and are known as Lin Qingfang's successors, the fact is that they are unwilling to accept the title imposed by the media, and it is difficult to replicate Lin Qingfang's glory.

In the original time and space, Lu Xiuling's development in Xiangjiang was not smooth, even if she dedicated herself to art like most female artists at that time, it had little effect, but it was a pity that her unique and outstanding temperament and appearance suitable for the past and the present.

For an artist to be successful, he or she must find a path that suits his own traits and style.

Tang Huan's solution for Annette Lu was the opposite, that is, to regain her musical attainments. Her image of Princess Pipa in "Phantom of the Tomb: Wrath of the Dragon Emperor" is stunning and left a deep impression on the audience.

As for Li Saifeng, as early as 1980, he came into contact with the entertainment industry through Li's TV's hit TV series "The House of Kindness of the Earth in the Pearl River", and after graduating from middle school, he signed directly in DreamWorks and starred in a large number of TV series, and occasionally used as a vase in movies, the most recent one is this year's "Mr. Zombie", although it is called the heroine, it is actually a vase with a small role, so that he has leisure to come to Baodao with Tang in exchange for dancing for Lu Xiuling's "Pipa Language".

Judging from the actual performance effect, this classical combination is very interesting, and Tang Huan is secretly proud while appreciating it.

"Mr. Tang, the Taipei World Trade Center will be completed and opened this year. According to the plan, the first exhibition project to be undertaken is the Information Month exhibition at the end of this year. At that time, Mr. Tang was also invited to lead his companies to come to the ceremony. After the performances of Lu Xiuling and Li Saifeng ended, Yu Guohua turned to the topic.

Tang Huan has the impression that the Taipei World Trade Center project is due to the improvement of the level of undertaking, and he has purchased a considerable amount of Fangyuan computers to enhance digital information processing capabilities.

In fact, there is another point in the Taipei World Trade Center, which is enough to impress Tang Huan, that is, the Xinyi Planning Area where it is located is the most important central business district in Taipei, which is still in the initial stage of development.

After this thought flashed through his mind, Tang Huan patted his chest and promised, "Dean Yu, don't worry, I will send the strongest lineup to help the debut of the Taipei World Trade Center." ”

"Thank you, thank you. Yu Guohua raised his glass with a smile.

After this old man formed a cabinet, during his tenure of office, major fraud cases and accidents broke out one after another, which seriously dampened his reputation among the people.

However, Yu Guohua is still very good at economic construction, and the average economic growth rate and foreign exchange reserves of Baodao have increased rapidly, but unfortunately, prices have also skyrocketed.

Due to the pollution incident at RCA's Baodao factory, Yu Guohua has also made a lot of achievements in environmental protection.

Tang Huan had a few deep words with the other party and touched the details of the construction of the Xinyi Planning Area.

After a while, Mr. Song also came over, thanked him again and again, and said: "My brother's TV order is not stingy with a stream of ganlin, which makes the handling of RCA's environmental pollution incident have more available funds." ”

The TV set that Tang Huan purchased for Funan could not be provided by the mainland, so he handed it over to Baodao, which can be regarded as raising relief funds for the victims of the RCA environmental pollution incident.

A multinational company like RCA has long been an old fox, and there is no money in the account of the Baodao branch at all.

Tang Huan sighed, "Go ahead and do your best." ”

After dealing with these political dignitaries, Tang Huan noticed that Cao Xingcheng was holding a wine glass to signal to him, so he walked over and said with a smile: "UMC has launched the Intel80286 compatible CPU, which is extraordinary in terms of benefits and benefits. ”

"Life is not so comfortable, and it seems that I have met the opposite recently. Cao Xingcheng smiled bitterly and said with his eyes: "Mr. Tang, do you know that person?" )