"With an investment of 44 million and an income of less than 3.5 million, this gap is really frightening." Hawkins commented on the latest roundup of information about "Heaven's Gate", with a worried look on his face.

"Scared? Don't dare to buy? Tang Huan smiled slightly, "In my opinion, the main responsibility for this crisis in Lianmei lies with Andy?" Albert, he was too superstitious about Michael? What Camino achieved with the film "The Deer Hunter", and Michael? Cimino has lived up to this trust, adding new features to his own programs like an egotistical hacker. The original cut version of "Heaven's Gate" was 5 hours and 25 minutes long, and even if it was finally compressed into more than 3 hours, the impetuous audience was not interested in watching it at all. ”

Speaking of this, Tang Huan extended the topic, "The current video game development can be said to be still in the workshop stage, with the gradual strengthening of the hardware platform, the scale of work will also become correspondingly larger, and then it will encounter the risk problem of Hollywood's big-budget movies." ”

"I really should have thought about this situation in advance." Hawkins nodded instructively, "Since Andy? Albert is so derelict in his duties, so after we successfully acquire Luen America, do we want him to continue as CEO? ”

"Let's keep our promises, at least we have to see his follow-up performance, after all, the water in Hollywood is very deep, and we laymen need consultants, and it is better to abide by the rules of the game." Tang Huan bowed slightly, he was shocked by the initial pit encounters after Sony's acquisition of Columbia and Panasonic's acquisition of Universal.

"What's more, Andy in the first place? Albert's thoughts. There is some truth to it, too. Tang Huan picked up the materials on the table and shook them. "Deer Hunter" has a budget of 15 million. The box office was 49 million, and it received continuous praise, winning 5 awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing and Best Mixing at the Oscars that year, which can only be described as fame and fortune. But this time, he obviously didn't control Michael well? The creative ambition of this guy Cimino. ”

Tang Huan shook his head with deep regret and asserted, "I believe that with this lesson. The studios and investors throughout Hollywood will further limit the director's control over the film, so that they can occupy a complete dominant position in the entire filming process, and we can just follow the example, and no one will criticize us laymen for dictating the operation of Hollywood companies, so that the business risk can be reduced to a certain extent, at least there will be no tragedy like "Heaven's Gate". ”

"As long as it doesn't become a burden." Hawkins, who was in a bright mood, laughed easily.

"If we become a burden, then we are too incompetent." Tang Huan had an intriguing expression on his face, "Have you forgotten?" The "007" series of movies belongs to Lianmei, and its video game adaptation value. Not to be underestimated. ”

"That's true." Hawkins, who suddenly came to his senses, perked up, "Then should we take the initiative to contact Pan America, or do we sit back and wait for them to come to the door by themselves?" ”

"You can't be too eager." Tang Huan pondered for a moment, "It's good to keep an eye on it during this time." ”

In the following time, the two turned to the current state of the game industry in Japan. As a result, it didn't take long for Woz, who had just obtained his aircraft pilot's license not long ago, to come in a hurry, planning to take Tang Huan to visit his high-end toys that had just arrived.

Now that Woz, with the economic strength of a billionaire, he is more and more free and free in his work, in fact, he has already come up with the idea of quitting Apple, but he has never found a suitable excuse.

The reason for this is mainly because Apple's interpersonal relationships, as well as the work environment, make Watts tired.

He and Steve Jobs have indeed known each other for many years, but they are clearly separated from each other at present.

The knot was born in 1975, when Steve Jobs, who was still working at Atari, told Watts that boss Bushnell had come up with a challenge to design a single-player version of the Bumper Pachinko game in four days.

At the time, there was no record that a game could be completed in such a short period of time, but Wads liked to push the limits of such technology, so he took on the task and worked with Steve Jobs for four days and four nights to finally complete what would later be called "Arkanoid" with 45 chips.

In terms of compensation, Jobs told Woz that the whole job was paid $700, and he gave half of it to Wads.

However, in reality, Atari calculated the remuneration on the condition of "how many chips can be used less", and Jobs privately took about a few thousand dollars alone.

There is no impermeable wall, not to mention that everyone lives in a circle, a year later, Woz learned the truth of the incident, and he was naturally very sad with a simple mind, and even cried.

The second major knot was when Apple was founded, when Jobs asked Wads to completely classify the Apple computer he designed as the company's property for operation, which caused Woz's father to be dissatisfied with the unfair unworthy shares, and almost broke up, but fortunately it was not resolved in the end.

It doesn't matter who is right and who is wrong, it is obvious that in the early stage of entrepreneurship, marketing and technology are indispensable, and no one can do without each other.

Had it not been for Steve Jobs's perseverance, Woz's Apple might have ended up as a toy for hackers to prove their technical prowess, and was amassed in the heaps of countless similar design samples in the early days of personal computer development.

This is how the crisis of Apple's early days has passed, but it is clear that the founders can no longer be so pure friends.

When Marcilla brought Scott from National Semiconductor to become CEO and manage the company, Watts, who was as bold as Steve Jobs, was also tightly controlled.

Wolds once privately brought his famous "blue box" of free long-distance calls into Apple as a project and asked a friend to study it.

Until now. The long-distance telephone business in the United States is still under the monopoly of AT&T. A call from San Francisco to New York costs $1.35 per minute.

It's not hard to imagine what kind of retaliation AT&T would have launched once it learned of such a huge economic stake.

So when Scott learned of the situation, he was furious. And Woz didn't have a boiled duck like Jobs—hard-mouthed, obediently admitting his mistakes, but he would certainly be distressed that he couldn't use his talents unfettered to play pranks.

All of the above, plus before and after Apple's IPO. The old employees who followed him from the garage did not get the shares they deserved, and Woz grew tired of the current Apple company.

As a result, Watts is now a bit of an escapist who is fond of mountains and rivers, and basically no longer cares about the company's affairs.

Tang Huan and Macoola bought a business jet, while Woz chose a famous model from Beechcraft Corporation, the Beechcraft Aircraft Company, "Bonanza" or "Regal", a piston engine plane that could allow Woz to enjoy the joy of self-driving.

Tang Huan is not good at spoiling the fun. At the same time, he wanted to change his mind, so he drove with Watts to the nearby Scotts Valley. Watts' premium toys are parked here at SkyPark Airport, which is the Sky Garden Airport.

"Don, let's go and feel the feeling of flying freely." Watts, who was fully equipped, instigated Tang Huan to take his private jet together.

Originally, in time and space, Woz had a plane crash early next year, which made him amnesiac for a while.

In view of this, Tang Huan dared to believe Woz's piloting skills, his head shook like a rattle, waved his hand again and again, and politely declined, "I can't take this kind of small plane, and I will have uncomfortable symptoms." ”

The honest Watts believed it and shook his head regretfully, "Then you can appreciate my technique on the ground." ”

"You must drive according to the operating specifications, safety first." Tang Huan kindly admonished.

As a friend, he can only go so far, after all, the crash is an accident.

Just like some time ago, Gu Long, who was specially called to Xiangjiang, still ran back to Baodao to stall on the Yinsong Pavilion incident according to the historical trajectory, which is simply incomprehensible.

Unless the truth of the matter is explained, even if people are locked up for a period of time, they may not be able to escape this catastrophe.

It is impossible for Tang Huan to expose himself in the former approach, and the latter approach is also not feasible.

Moreover, Woz, who has always regarded himself as a hacker in terms of computer technology, enjoys the high-end product of the airplane, which integrates technology, and the feeling of flying the plane in the sky like a bird is indeed extremely wonderful, which makes people addicted and unable to extricate themselves.

Fortunately, this flight, safe and sound, after enjoying himself, Woz returned to the ground satisfied, hugged CandyClark, who flew with him, with a red face, and excitedly spun around in place.

Woz met his first wife, Alice Robertson, while working at Hewlett-Packard, but the marriage recently ended peacefully and Alice was given a large house.

The Canty in front of him is an employee of Apple, the second spring that Wox has just found.

With his new girlfriend beside him, it's no wonder that he has excessive hormone secretion and pulls his billionaire as an audience, Tang Huan, who is knowledgeable and interesting, applauds and laughs cooperatively.

After Woz finished showing the man's majestic posture in front of Canty, and everyone sat down to rest, Tang Huan asked casually, "Stephen, what's new in your recent work at Apple?" ”

"It's the same old look, it's not challenging." When it comes to work, Woz is visibly listless.

Tang Huan smiled slightly, a hacker like Watts needs the kind of fun of inventing AppleII, and Apple, which is now fighting its own internal battles, just can't provide this opportunity.

"Recently, I want to develop a system for item code recognition through the combination of computer technology and wireless communication, and it is interesting to have fun with it." Tang Fa extended an invitation.

On the one hand, he really had this need, and on the other hand, he also wanted to divert Woz's attention in this way, so as not to always worry about flying a private jet himself, this guy's piloting skills looked a little frizzy.

Sure enough, this trick piqued Woz's interest, and he happily nodded in agreement.

See that I helped Wox Pickle Girl to support the field. Tang Huan didn't plan to continue making light bulbs. Get up and take your leave. was going to go to the set to see Lin Qingfang, but he was stimulated by the tired energy of Watts and Candy.

……

With Tang Huan's assistance, Tan Jiaming's filming activities in the United States are much easier.

Due to the possibility that DreamWorks bought and authorized the operation to be broadcast in Europe, the entire crew of "Love Kills" is united and works more seriously.

However, this movie is relatively simple after all, and no matter how slow it is, it will be grinded slowly. It's coming to an end now, and Lin Qingfang, who has completed his role, feels quite rewarding.

Tang Huan's visit class caught up with the crew to finish work, and naturally wanted to entertain everyone, Lin Qingbian was persuaded by him to drink two glasses of wine, his pretty face was slightly red, and he was bright and beautiful.

As a director, Tan Jiaming inevitably made careful calculations on funds, although he borrowed Tang Huan's light and saved some money. But don't dare to be careless, after eating lively. I hurriedly prepared to go home and fly back to Xiangjiang.

"I'll send you." Tang Huan smiled and took Lin Qingbian's hand and got into the car.

"It's all your fault, I had to let the family drink an extra glass of wine, and now I'm a little dizzy." Lin Qingbian leaned softly on the back of the chair, and was coquettish.

"What are you afraid of, I will be your bodyguard, absolutely safe and foolproof." Tang Huan smiled, refusing to admit his ulterior motives.

"With you, it's more dangerous, and it's not that you can." After Lin Qingbian smiled, he closed his eyes slightly and dozed off in a daze.

After waiting for a while, the car was parked, and after hearing Tang Huan say "It's time to get to the place", Lin Qingbian woke up, and then found that this was not his home.

"Didn't you say, send me home?" Lin Qingfang asked in surprise.

"That's right, this is my home, and of course yours." Tang Huan smiled scoundrelly, leaned over, and picked up Lin Qingfang's soft body.

After realizing that he had been coaxed by Tang Huan, Lin Qingbian slapped this hateful man a few times in shame.

Tang Huan stood in front of the car playfully, gave Lin Qingbian a deep kiss, and after a long while, he moved his mouth away.

Lin Qingfang, who was panting, felt like a deer, and urged with a red face, "Hurry up, don't mess around here." ”

"This is a private house, what do you have to worry about." Tang Huan shook his head with a smile, and carried Lin Qingbian into the living room.

"Is there no one in your house?" Lin Qingbian asked worriedly.

"My aunt has gone to Singapore, so let's be a world for two." Tang Huan strode into the bedroom, gently placed Lin Qingbian on the bed, and began to quickly disarm.

Twenty-six-year-old Lin Qingfang this year, can be said to be physically and mentally familiar, since he was reclaimed by Tang Huan, it is just his nature, he avoids this man reservedly and literarily, but once Tang Huan breaks the barrier strongly, he can only disarm and surrender, and he is ashamed to let his man do whatever he wants, which can show that he has a problem.

Tang Huan was about to play a birdie when Lin Qingbian suddenly opened his eyes, sat up and said, "I remembered, I want to call home to report." ”

"It's never too late to call later." Tang Huan cried and laughed and pressed Lin Qingfang.

"No, it's not certain if you have the strength to toss it once." Lin Qingbian resolutely got up and went to get the phone on the bedside table.

Looking from behind, Lin Qingfang's graceful curves almost made Tang Huan bleed, and before Lin Qingbian could connect the phone, Tang Huan, who couldn't bear it, gently pasted it.

Lin Qingbian snorted, frowned, and then stretched out, turning his head and glancing at Tang Huan charmingly.

At this time, the phone was connected, Lin Qingbian endured the throbbing on his body, and calmly said, "I have something to do today, I won't go home", and then after answering the confirmation on the side of the microphone, he hung up the phone in a hurry.

……

The next day, the refreshed Tang Huan did not rush to the office, but stayed at home and stayed with Lin Qingfang for a long morning, and cooked together, and had lunch, because of the tense nerves of work, it was completely relaxed.

Stealing half a day of leisure can only go so far.

Soon, Tang Wenmao called to report that the HIV laboratory funded by the Shennong Fund had achieved unmistakable results. Charles? Gallo's team has confirmed the HIV-causing case and is preparing to speak to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"Then let's follow the normal process, Silicon Valley has been busy recently, so I won't ask about it for the time being." After the order, Tang Huan, who put down the phone, thought thoughtfully, it seems that the Shennong Fund's actions in public welfare undertakings will be gradually revealed, and the time point for confirming the case is more than half a year earlier than the original time and space, which can be regarded as a good deed.

Lin Qingfang, who had cleaned up the room, sat down next to Tang Huan, shook his arm and said, "Send me home." ”

"You don't like to be alone with me so much." Tang Huan smiled and hugged Lin Qingbian into his arms and kissed her on the forehead.

"Not really." Lin Qingbian showed a twisted look on his face, "You are so busy, I don't want to delay your time to do business, and I was tossed by you last night to the point that my bones were about to fall apart, so I better go home and rest peacefully." ”

"I don't know if you're empathetic or if you're dissatisfied with me." Tang Huan shook his head helplessly, "Then send you home." ”

"This time it's really sending me home." Lin Qingfang naughtily stretched out his finger to let Tang Huan pull the hook to guarantee.

"Of course, I can't take you back with me." Tang Huan was amused and laughed.

"Then hurry up." Lin Qingbian pulled Tang Huan and urged repeatedly.

……

After sending Lin Qingbian home, Tang Huan arrived at Cupertino's office in high spirits, just as Chambers came to discuss the feasibility of purchasing additional insurance for employees.

The discussion was sparked by a high-rise fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, where the venue for COMDEX was held a few days ago, and the engineer Zheru, who provided on-site support services for the hotel's information management system, was injured due to the chaos. (To be continued......)