……

There is no doubt that the crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 191 shocked Don incomparably. Mr. and Mrs. Estlic, after all, almost got on this tragic plane, and they simply missed death.

His wife, Mary Ann Eliel, babbled almost all night about this, and called her three children overnight to report that they were safe.

Fortunately, she asked her husband, "The reason why we were able to escape is because Don wants to see you." You say, "Is this a sign of something?" ”

"What is there to forewarn." Tang Dynasty? Estlic replied sullenly.

Whether his heart was as calm as he appeared to be could be seen from the expression on his face the next day.

Seeing this scene, Tang Huan specially greeted with concern, "I'm not used to living in the hotel, didn't I rest yesterday?" ”

"The condition of the hotel is very good." Tang Dynasty? Estlic shook his head, he was not in the mood to be humiliated, and replied directly: "I saw a plane crash news on TV last night, the flight that happened at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport was exactly the plane we originally planned to take to Los Angeles, Mary and I were very shocked, so we didn't have a good rest." ”

Tang Huan bowed slightly, "Misfortune happens every day in the world, and it is because of this that we must constantly revise our lives to cherish the present and the future." ”

"I understand what Don means." Tang Dynasty? Estlic sighed, "Actually, I'm not a good employee. During my years at IBM, I repeatedly pushed down the company's job transfers because I didn't want to move out of Florida; This year, I was transferred out of the entry-level systems department because I made too many mistakes in the personal computer business. It must be held accountable. ”

"I'm a person who is very willing to delegate authority to my subordinates. As a result, the working atmosphere is much more active and relaxed than that of IBM. Tang Huan looked at each other. He said meaningfully: "What's more, the tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop, the current situation is not as simple as you think. ”

Tang Dynasty? Estlic insisted: "I feel that as long as Don lets me go, my situation can be restored to peace." ”

"Alright, as you wish, we might as well put this on hold for a while." Tang Huan laughed loudly and stood up. "I heard from the hotel, you have packed your bags and plan to leave today, I'll send you."

Tang Dynasty? Although Estlic refused Tang Huan's solicitation, he couldn't really be ignorant. He quickly explained: "On the flight where the plane crashed yesterday, there were IBM interns and family members of employees. In the midst of the confusion, the news of our temporary change of itinerary was not delivered, so it was also on the list. We were lucky enough to escape, but we also had to deal with the trivial matters of misunderstanding. ”

Tang Huan nodded understandingly, although the communication conditions were already very developed at this stage. But in the chaos caused by emergencies, can these modern tools work as well as they want? It also depends on the response mechanism and the quality of personnel to deal with the crisis.

And Don? Estlic's current situation is a bit similar to a famous cross talk joke in China, where the employee encountered an accident on a business trip, but was safe, but the unit didn't know about it, and went directly to the memorial service.

It is estimated that IBM almost thinks that Don, who quietly went to meet the big boss of a competitor temporarily? Estlic, too, had misfortune, and perhaps even sent out a notice.

Under the hospitality of Corporal Tang Huan Lixian, Tang? Estlic was personally escorted out of the door of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, where he happened to meet Brooke Small, who met her.

"Hi Don, I'm here." This "Eighth Wonder of the World", which has fully grown, is an exaggerated height, and it can be said that it belongs to a veritable Yanma.

Brooke Shields is an average performer, but she is an extremely successful star who attracts paparazzi wherever she goes.

She greeted Tang Huan so affectionately, and the reporters who had been prepared for a long time raised their cameras in a panic like sharks smelling blood.

Tang Huan smiled disapprovingly, Tang? Estlic secretly complained, "My whereabouts won't be exposed." ”

The more you worry about cheese falling on the floor, the more likely it will happen to dry land.

Don who escaped the plane crash? Estlic, although he received condolences from his friends, also faced greater suspicion from IBM's top management.

The media that poked the matter out is not afraid to continue to fan the flames.

……

"Don? Why did Estlic just escape a plane crash? Because he temporarily changed his itinerary and secretly went to meet IBM's competitor, Tang Huan, the chairman of Fangyuan Computer Company. ”

"According to Don? A close friend of Estlic's revealed that Don? Estlic's wife, Mary Ann Eliel, believes that Tang Huan is a super lucky star favored by Lady Luck, and that contact with him always gives him some luck, as evidenced by escaping a plane crash, and perhaps other aspects can benefit from the same. ”

……

After concocting gossip all over the world, the media even listed Don? Estlic left IBM and joined Fangyuan Computer for a detailed timeline.

There is the rebellion of IBM-PC compatible machine led by "Six Doors", and the attack of microcomputer products of Fangyuan Computer Company, IBM is really a little unbearable, and one manifestation is that its market value continues to decline, to below 55 billion US dollars; The market capitalization of Fangyuan Computer is approaching the $80 billion mark.

Nowadays, Don? Estlic, an IBM star, has caused an overwhelming "scandal", which has caused an invisible impact that makes IBM's management feel more and more panicked, so he ignored the other party's repeated explanations and let him take a complete vacation, which is called a beautiful name and avoids the limelight of public opinion.

I would have turned my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shone on the ditch.

This is Don? Estlic's inner portrayal at this time, but unfortunately he didn't know this Tang poem, so he could only indignantly hand in his resignation to express his innocence.

As a result, the simple IBM star became darker and darker, but instead confirmed the speculation of finding another job, which made the management angrier than him, and further caused a lot of discussion and people's hearts within IBM, which was simply a mess.

……

In the busy. Occasionally, I listen to my subordinates report a few words about the plot progress of this soap opera. Tang Huan's reaction was often to smile knowingly.

Brooke Small, who is currently pursuing a degree at Princeton University. This time I came to meet Tang Huan, mainly for an event he was going to participate in next.

Brooke Small, a big star, is a regular at that club, so she knows a lot about the situation.

"Alright, you'll be my female companion then." Finally, Tang Huan said with a smile.

At this time, the secretary transferred a phone call, which was from Stephen Hawking's wife, Jain Wilder.

Stephen Hawking, who contracted pneumonia during a visit to CERN, was treated in the intensive care unit. He reached the point where he was allowed to be discharged from the hospital, but his ability to take care of himself became worse and worse.

Despite all the pressure, Jayne Wilder decided to forgo the NHS's preferential offer to pay for nursing homes and take her husband home.

It's just that economic pressure is always the most realistic and ruthless, and Jain Wilder remembered Tang Huan's previous promise, so he called for help.

Tang Huan didn't say a word, and said directly, "The Shennong Foundation is willing to take care of all the expenses, and madam, you can hire a nurse on the third shift to take turns to take care of Hawking." It's a little easier, too. ”

The Shennong Foundation has never been short of money, especially recently when Tang Huan has made a part of his income in Fangyuan Computer Company. donated to its name.

In Jain Wilder's thanks, Tang Huan added in a relaxed tone: "By the way, please tell Stephen that his popular science masterpiece "A Brief History of Time" will be published soon, and the income generated by it will be transferred to your account as soon as possible." ”

After Tang Huan finished the matter, Brooke Xiaosi smiled and offered a treasure: "I also wrote a book. ”

"What kind of subject matter?" Tang Huan asked curiously.

"It's about my own autobiography, called 'OnYourOwn' -- 'On Your Own,' which has just been published." Brooke Whispers puffed up her chest and replied proudly.

"Remarkable! That's one of the rewards of going to college, right? I don't even know how to write my autobiography. Tang Huan gave a thumbs up and did not hesitate to praise words.

A key opens a lock, and the same is true for beauties with different temperaments. Therefore, Tang Huan didn't point out that your chicken soup for the soul can be compared with the popular science works of great scientists.

In fact, Brooke Small, who is at the peak of her career, suddenly and unexpectedly went to Princeton University the year before last, thanks to her shrewd mother, who knows how to plan well, knows that her daughter's career as a child star has come to an end and must consider transformation, and the best buffer is to go to college for four years to survive this embarrassing stage of not being able to go to the village and the store, just like Jodie Foster's original choice.

It's just that Brooke Small, who hides on the college campus, may not be as good as Jodie Foster in her studies. Fortunately, she is a natural star embryo and can attract enough attention wherever she goes. And this so-called autobiography is a product of the halo of a star.

Otherwise, a 20-year-old girl, even if she has a colorful acting career as material, may not be qualified for autobiography - the richest man has not been released.

Brooke Small, who was overjoyed, said with some regret: "It's a pity I forgot, please write a preface." ”

Tang Huan cocked Erlang's legs and said leisurely: "My pen fee is not cheap." ”

Brooke Smalls coquettishly said, "You're a super-rich man, and you're still asking me for money." ”

"Of course, one yard is one yard, after all, I have to get paid for my skills." Tang Huan, who remained calm in the fragrant breeze, had a very resolute attitude.

……

Manhattan, New York City, 254 West 54th Street, is a magical place, where the famous 54 Club is located, which belongs to the classic representative of American club culture, nightlife culture, and can even be described as the ancestor of modern nightclubs in the original time and space.

The current 54 Club is the result of its second opening in 1981; The first opening dates back to April 1977, when it became an instant hit thanks to the management of its founders, Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager.

In particular, Steve Lubble is very good at organizing celebrity gatherings, bringing together a large number of famous artists, supermodels, rock stars, and producers to show up at Club 54, which has quickly become a celebrity indicator and a strong representative of Midnight Music and Dance Club culture.

In the more than two years since its first opening, the 54 Club has been so successful because the owners have spared no expense in making the hardware to the extreme, creating an incomparably luxurious environment, and at the same time adopting the most powerful PR strategy in terms of software.

Of course, the more important reason is that after the end of the 1970s, when people seemed to be crazy, the 54 Club catered to these tastes and dared to play anything.

With the buyer and seller complementing each other so well, the 54 Club naturally had a lot of money, and as a result, in the first eight months of operation, it made a net profit of more than $7 million, which was described by the media as "probably only the black hand can match".

The mainstream society in the United States has always been conservative, and perhaps because of this, the 54 Club, which has overplayed it, has become a bird of the first and has been targeted by the relevant departments.

Although there are no firefighting, anti-pornography and anti-illegal forces to take care of such establishments, the United States will not lack checks and balances, such as the New York State Liquor Authority raided the 54 Club that sold alcohol without a license at the time, and the tax department also launched an action.

In the end, the two founders, Steve Lubble and Ian Schrager, were found to have evaded $2.5 million in taxes, resulting in 13 months in prison, and the smash hit 54 Club closed down because it was left unattended.

After Steve Lubble and Ian Schrager were released from prison in 1981, they chose to continue running the 54 club, but found a backer and sold the property to Mark Fleischman, who acted as consultants.

The 54 Club, which has learned from the past, is indeed much more stable, and it has been almost four years since its second opening, and it has been safe and sound, and the celebrities who have come here are more dense, and Brooke Smalls is just one of them.

Tang Huan went to the 54 Club this time not to have fun, but to see how effective it is in the audio field products that inject computer digital technology into electronic music, such as DJs, and digital karaoke, which landed in the United States for the first time.

Steve Lubo, Ian Schrager, Mark Fleischmann and others went out together to welcome Tang Huan, a special big-name celebrity, and the entire 54 club seemed to be more drunk and drunk because of his arrival.

? (To be continued.) )