Although Tang Huan can't know the specific progress of IBM's chess plan, he can speculate from the information frequently reported by the market research department, and even unconfirmed gossip.

What's more, he himself has connections within Microsoft and Digital Research, and it is clear at a glance that a phone call can be made to know whether an IBM representative has been there or not.

Tang Huan estimated that the progress of the Xiangqi project should be to basically complete the hardware design and start looking for supporting software developers from the outside.

This is obviously far behind the progress of the 386 project, the two branches of the second-generation Fangyuan computer, Intel 8086 and the various proprietary chips required by MC68000 have begun to be commissioned to AMD for small batch production, and among the three supporting commercial software, the database EBase is still intensively undergoing alpha testing, and the word processing WordEasy and spreadsheet CGrid have begun to be used in specific areas of the company together with the prototype.

As a landmark event, Tang Huan promised to be a member of Stephen? Hawking's purpose-built computer, which was built on this branch of MC68000, is currently being debugged for additional functions such as thesaurus, synthesized speech, and so on.

Compared with the current 8-bit personal computer, the second-generation Fangyuan computer is a new product from the inside out, so according to Tang Huan's vision, it will be listed in Asia first, after all, the market is small there, and if there is a quality problem, it can be effectively dealt with and controlled.

After passing the test of a few months, the factory capacity can be safely and boldly released, and it is estimated that this time point will be the beginning of 1981. Even if the progress of the IBM chess project is ahead of the original plane. I couldn't keep up right away. At the same time, the interests involved in Apple's shares in his hands are not afraid of being affected.

Tang Huan gave hands-on guidance in the company during this time, and even simply rolled up his sleeves and went to the position in person, for the expansion of the 386 plan, such as matching Intel8086 with Intel8087 coprocessor to enhance floating point computing capabilities, dual-CPU architecture working together, etc., as well as the second-generation Xiaobawang game console derived from the MC68000 branch.

this day. When Tang Huan went to the University of California, Berkeley to deliver academic papers, his tutor Cai Shaotang heard that he was going to the East Coast of the United States recently, so he asked him for one thing, by the way, he took care of his eldest daughter Cai Meier, who had just been admitted to Harvard University.

"I have a girl named Zhuang Menghua, who is in her second year at Harvard University this year, so I just want my sister to be her companion." Tang Huan nodded briskly in agreement.

Entrusted by others, he must do loyal things, not to mention that he is still his own teacher, even if Tang Huan went to Cai's house to pick up Cai Meier and go to the office of Shennong Fund. Introduced to Zhuang Menghua.

can become a tiger mother in the future in the original time and space, Cai Meier is at least not an ordinary girl. Tang Huan asked about her grades, and nodded again and again, "It's worthy of being my junior sister, it's really amazing." Amy, keep up the good work and will come to work in my company. ”

Regarding Tang Huan's big package, Cai Meier was noncommittal, but asked mischievously, "Senior brother, I heard that your master's degree is not so safe." ”

"It doesn't matter, anyway, I chose to continue this school in order to cope with the elders." Tang Huan laughed embarrassedly, and muttered in his heart at the same time, the current little girls are so strong that they don't fall behind.

After seeing Zhuang Menghua and introducing the two parties, Tang Huan deliberately explained, "Don't be in a hurry to leave for the East Coast, I'll send you." ”

"You're so busy, don't end up being too tight on time, you can't get out, and you will cause us to wait in vain." Zhuang Menghua, who was unwilling to accept this arrangement, muttered.

"I've only released pigeons a few times, you stingy man, so obsessed." Tang Huan grinned and rubbed Zhuang Menghua's little head a few times, and after making a mess of his hair, he slipped away in the girl's angry and depraved voice.

……

Deng Lijun's tour, including two stops in Europe, was completed in mid-August and is currently resting in Los Angeles.

Originally, Tang Huan thought that the symbolic significance of the two stops in London and Paris was greater than the practical significance, but on the contrary, in addition to the aura of the successful tour in North America further attracted the local enthusiastic Chinese, Christina, who was making a big fuss in England and suing the "Sun", also came to enjoy it in person.

A fan of such a big name naturally attracted the attention of the mainstream media to these two concerts, and the greater sensational effect can be imagined.

According to the next plan, Deng Lijun's first stop back in Asia is to record records in Japan, and at the same time prepare accordingly for the Treasure Island concert.

However, seeing that it was the end of the month, Deng Lijun, who was reluctant to stay away from the baby, refused to leave, and Tang Huan had to go over to calm her emotions.

After seeing the sad Deng Lijun, Tang Huan said with a big grin, "Isn't this an old lady taking care of you, that's your own mother, what's not to worry about." ”

"You've got a hard heart." Deng Lijun snorted in displeasure, tears flashing in her eyes.

Tang Huan rubbed his eyebrows, "In this way, let's buy a villa in Xiangjiang, and then we don't have to worry so much about moving over, but we just can't take it to Treasure Island, in case it is detained, who will I find to cry." ”

"I know what's at stake." Deng Lijun, who broke into tears and laughed, glanced at Tang Huan.

"You're in a better mood, do you want me to comfort me further." Tang Huan hugged Deng Lijun, kissed the other party's earlobe, and whispered: "When you return to Asia, you will really be in the spotlight, even if we can see each other from time to time, we will not be free here." ”

"So what are you waiting for?" Deng Lijun closed her eyes slightly and sent her soft lips emotionally.

……

When Mother Deng saw Tang Huan this time, she didn't show her face, but just told him to take good care of her daughter, "Didn't you open a company on Baodao and Xiangjiang, and you just happened to be able to send someone to help Li Jun." ”

"Mother-in-law, just put 10,000 hearts. If it weren't for Li Jun. I don't necessarily want to expand my business to Asia yet. Tang Huan, who was full of red face, patted his chest and promised. It's your old man, taking care of the two babies alone, which makes me a little worried. ”

"Don't be too rhetorical." Mother Deng snorted, "Don't underestimate me, an old lady, Lijun and their brothers and sisters are not raised by me." Besides, isn't Xiao Wu studying in college here, so he will naturally come to take care of him every day. ”

"I'll ask people about it often, too." Tang Huan turned his head sideways and added to Deng Lijun, and then picked up the wine glass. Take a pleasant sip.

"I really don't understand the two of you, now that you have a firm foothold in the United States, you don't have to worry about food and drink, what are you still tossing and turning, what are you trying to do?" Mother Deng sighed.

"To conquer the world." Tang Huan laughed, raised his head and drank the brandy in the cup.

Deng Lijun, who was in a good mood, glanced at the man beside her, also picked up the crystal cup, and took a sip of red wine tacitly.

"Crazy, it's better to stay away from my precious grandson. lest they infect them. Mother Deng, who was a little dizzy, reluctantly issued a final warning.

"Hey. You should be respectful to the elderly. Deng Lijun glanced at Tang Huan.

"Yes, I know it's wrong, so I'll give you a drink." Tang Huan sincerely admitted his mistake.

After drinking this glass of wine, Tang Huan then found a lot of excuses to pour himself, and finally fell on the sofa, drunk and said vaguely: "Mother-in-law, I am a little too drunk to drive, and I can't drive the car, so let's live here today." ”

Mother Deng, who didn't know why at first, suddenly realized at this time that this bastard boy was doing what he did just now to find an excuse for himself not to leave, which is really unreasonable.

Seeing this scene, Deng Lijun couldn't straighten up with a smile, "Mom, if you want to fight with Ah Huan, it's too far away." ”

"Stinky girl, she was eaten to death, there are no bones left, and she is still giggling there." Mother Deng angrily reprimanded.

"I do." Deng Lijun retorted with a blushing face.

"If you don't eat it, your heart will be broken for you." Mother Deng put down her chopsticks angrily and got up to leave.

"My mom is gone, so don't keep pretending." Deng Lijun smiled and stretched out her foot and kicked Tang Huan.

"Yes, the old lady has finished eating?" Tang Huan pretended to rub his eyes and sat up.

"You're still pretending." Deng Lijun glanced at Tang Huan, "Go clean up the guest room by yourself, no one will help you." ”

"I understand, I don't dare to work hard for you." Tang Huan got off the sofa, put on his shoes, and arranged a place to live for himself.

……

In the next two days, Tang Huan and Deng Lijun put aside all the trivial matters, just like ordinary couples, lived at home, took care of the baby together, Tang Huan also cooked in person, and instructed Deng Lijun in cooking.

Finally, Deng Lijun, who had finished charging, took the miniature assistant team equipped by Tang Huan to her and flew to Japan.

Tang Huan was going back to San Francisco, sending Chua Meier and Zhuang Menghua to Harvard University, and then going to New York, where he stayed to watch the grand occasion of Apple's stock listing.

Tang Huan suddenly remembered Judy? Foster, who didn't know if she had gone to Yale University, made a phone call, and the other party was about to leave.

"Then why don't you go to San Francisco with me first, meet up with the other two girls, and go together." Tang Fa extended an invitation.

"It's too much trouble, I can do it myself." Foster politely declined.

"If you go together, you can also give your star a cover. Besides, four years of college, don't you need ordinary friends? Tang Huan skillfully persuaded.

"Okay." Foster was persuaded by Tang Huan in a few words and agreed, "You come to pick me up." ”

When Tang Huan saw Foster dragging a suitcase, he was being entangled by a young man with a hippie smile.

Tang Huan identified it, it turned out that this guy was Judy? Foster's older brother Buddy? Foster was also born as a child star and belonged to the Beat generation in the United States.

Also, Judy? Foster also has two older sisters, Cindy? Foster and Connie? Foster.

After being abandoned by her husband, in order to raise her 4 children, Judy? Foster's mother, Evelyn, worked hard and eventually became a filmmaker with her children's acting talents, but this son was the one who worried her the most.

"Judy. When did you get a boyfriend. How I don't know. "See Tang Huan get out of the car to help Judy? Foster put the suitcase. Buddy? Foster asked.

"Shut up." Judy? Foster slammed the door shut, ignoring the older brother.

Buddy? Foster immediately became anxious, and simply stopped in front of the car, "Judy, if you don't lend me money, don't think about leaving." ”

"Driving, this guy doesn't have the guts to stand in the way." Judy? Foster said in annoyance.

"That's not good, I'll send him." Tang Huan smiled and shook his head. Picked up the wallet casually and got out of the car again, "Buddy, why are you in such a hurry to ask for money?" ”

"I'm going to an important party, but I'm a little tight." Buddy? Foster replied nonchalantly, but when he saw Tang Huan open his wallet, revealing a pile of green bills and various golden cards inside, his breathing immediately became heavy, and his eyes straightened. Muttered to herself, "It seems that Judy has found a very rich boyfriend." ”

"How much do you want?" Tang Huanyun asked lightly.

Buddy? Foster was so excited that he was speechless for a moment. So he simply stretched out a slap, but it didn't seem to feel like it was enjoyable, and then he raised his other hand and shook it a few times.

"Interesting." Tang Huan snapped and closed the wallet, stretched out his finger to hook it, and said playfully: "It's not that I can't give you the money here, but first you have to have the ability to get it." ”

"Boy, do you know kung fu? I'm not a vegetarian either. "After the initial lag in expression, Buddy? Foster regained his smart eyes and jumped in a few poses, as if he could see a little bit of Bruce Lee's shadow.

"Don't just talk about it." Tang Huan beckoned impatiently.

"Boy, don't cry for a while." Buddy? Foster finished warning, shook his right fist, and raised his foot to kick over.

This kind of trick is simply weak, Tang Huan raised his leg and hooked it gently, Buddy? Foster fell straight to the ground.

However, this living treasure reacted quite quickly, quickly got up, and launched a second wave of attacks, but did not dare to move his feet, but started boxing.

Tang Huan is like a cat playing with a mouse, leading Buddy? Foster's wrist took a kick and kicked it up, kicking it to a.

"Buddy, believe it or not, I can decide which way you go down while lying on your stomach or lying down." Tang Huan said jokingly.

"Boy, you're not crazy." Annoyed and angry Buddy? Foster, frantically counterattacked, and had the posture of punching the master to death.

However, in Tang Huan's command to "lie down" or "lie down" several times in a row, Buddy? Foster's energy was quickly exhausted, and he finally lay on the ground sweating profusely, panting and playing tricks.

Tang Huan smiled and pulled out the dollar from his wallet, leaned over and put it on Buddy? Foster's hand, "Go get a new outfit and have a good party." ”

"Judy's boyfriend, how about you teach me kung fu?" Buddy who got the money? Foster, who was immediately resurrected in a blue spot full of blood, got up one of his bones.

"Your body and bones have long been scrapped." Tang Huan dropped a sentence to Buddy? Foster was so struck that he almost vomited blood, and then started the car and left.

"Since you've taught him all the lessons, what are you going to do with the money you give him to spend all his time?" Judy, who just looked at it with a smile like a flower? Foster, with a stiff face at this time, asked unpleasantly.

"A cynical person like Buddy can backfire if he is pushed too hard, and he might get into trouble. Anyway, they are all young people, so it is not impossible to leave some room for them to advance and retreat. Tang Huan shook his head disapprerovingly.

"This guy is hopeless." Judy? Foster muttered a sentence and asked Tang Huan, "How much money did you give Buddy just now, and I'll pay it back for you." ”

"Forget it, I didn't count it just now. If you really don't want to go, find a time to treat me to a meal to offset it. Tang Huan refused with a slight smile.

"I'm not going to take your favor." Foster unceremoniously gave Tang Huan a roll of his eyes.

……

When he arrived in San Francisco, after meeting with Cai Meier and Zhuang Menghua, looking at the three high-IQ girls dragging suitcases, Tang Huan couldn't help but sigh, "This is really going to the Ivy League." ”

"If it's troublesome, you can stay and rest." Zhuang Menghua said as she glanced at Foster.

"A sheep is also a sheep, a group of sheep is also a herding, economies of scale, it doesn't matter." Tang Huan laughed, and as a result, the three girls cut at the same time.

According to Zhuang Menghua's suggestion, the four of them went to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, to help Foster settle down.

According to the little girl, in the past year, she has been busy with her homework, although Harvard University is not far from Yale University, but she really hasn't visited it on purpose, and now with Tang Huan, a free laborer, she naturally can't miss this opportunity.

On the third day, Tang Huan said goodbye to Foster and took Cai Meier and Zhuang Menghua to Harvard University.

At this time, Zhuang Menghua took on the responsibility of the guide, and Tang Huan was a little more relaxed.

And Apple's launch time is on Friday of this week, that is, September 12th, three months earlier than the original time in time and space, which is of course influenced by Tang Huan.

Seeing that Tang Huan's calls began to increase, Zhuang Menghua and Cai Meier thoughtfully drove him away.

After arriving in New York, Tang Huan met Macura, who also came to watch the grand opening of Apple's IPO. However, Jobs, who suddenly came up on the shelf, did not appear, and seemed to show some kind of self-confident general.

In this regard, Tang Huan smiled disdainfully in private, brother, an old fritter who has been a man in two lives, is enough to be widespread, but when he thinks that the time is approaching, he still can't help but have a heartbeat, what are you playing reserved. Besides, you're not a technical weird like Wads.

In order to calm his emotions, Tang Huan decided to invite a confidante to relieve his tension, so he thought of Lin Qingfang, who had just received a new script and was carefully figuring it out. (To be continued......)