Chapter 126 Too late to regret!

What is the most adaptable thing? media!

Some time ago, major media outlets across the United States were slandering Apple, but now they are all praising Apple.

The Wall Street Journal reported: “As record companies announced the production of music tapes one after another, at the end of May, Apple’s Walkman cassette player became extremely popular. There was always a queue of tens of meters in front of the flagship store all day long. The scene was unprecedentedly spectacular! Standard \u0026 Poor's once again re-rated Apple's credit rating, from the previous CCC level to AAA, which is highly sought after by investors! Wall Street's professional evaluation agency conducted a market value assessment on Apple and believed that Apple's market value is at least 5 billion More than $1!"

The Los Angeles Times reported: “According to an interview with this reporter, Apple sold a total of 335,000 Walkman units in the United States from May 29th to 30th, with sales exceeding US$100 million, shocking the world! In addition, Apple Mr. Chronos Li, the founder of the company, said that starting from June, the Walkman cassette player will enter the United States overseas! By then, users from all over the world can buy Walkman!"

"USA Today" reported: "After a period of difficult years, Apple finally resurrected from the ashes. At the end of May, Walkman became popular throughout the United States and became a symbol of the fashion and technology circles!"

"Times" reported: "For the first time since its establishment, Time Magazine has faced such a big problem. It doesn't know whether to choose Apple-ll personal computers or Walkman tape players for its annual cover..."

Jack Wilson, a special guest of ABC TV, said on the show: "Among American technology products, there is no product as alluring as the Walkman. It is the most classic and outstanding product. With the Walkman, Apple can compete with the world's record companies." Company vs. Company. Yes, the outcome is hands down, Apple wins!!!”

Technology critic Ike Seed said: "No one can stop the progress of technology or stop people from loving the Walkman! It is simply a masterpiece of God. I love the Walkman so much! I will collect it for the rest of my life!!!" "

EMI Records said in an interview with reporters: "Yes, the Walkman tape player is a very great product. Once it was launched, it shocked all the record companies around the world, and even became so scared that they wanted to join forces to fight it. . However, our confrontation is always in vain, and we obviously cannot stop its rise! When EMI Records recognized this problem, they resolutely made a decision! Yes, we must embrace it and support it, EMI The record company is the first major record company in the world to support Walkman!!!”

At this moment, Apple's headquarters has welcomed many people, almost overcrowded. Without exception, they all want to cooperate with Apple.

Tian Shuai came to Li Zetian's office with a strange look on his face and said with a smile: "Mr. Li, the front desk just called me and said that Mr. Maxwell is here and is waiting in the lobby downstairs."

When Li Zetian heard this, he immediately raised the corners of his mouth, laughed, and then said in a sarcastic tone: "It's not even the repayment date, so I came here in such a hurry, haha, it's really interesting..."

"Apple has reborn from the ashes and has become even stronger than before. Walkman has become Apple's most profitable product. Countless banks want to cooperate with Apple. When Maxwell comes here at this time, he is definitely not here to force us to repay... ..." Tian Shuai asked with a smile, "Mr. Li, do you need to see him?"

"Why meet? Instead of helping Apple when it encounters difficulties, First Intercontinental Bank actually adds insult to injury. From now on, we will stop cooperating with First Intercontinental Bank. We need to find more reliable partners!" Li Zetian paused! He paused and said, "Don't go see him, just ask the finance manager to go see him and repay the loan later!"

"OK!"

You know, Apple's huge account funds are stored in banks, and banks can use the money to invest or lend, thereby making more money. Previously, Apple's main funds were placed in First Intercontinental Bank, but since the day First Intercontinental Bank required Apple to repay the money, Apple began to transfer the money to other banks.

Not long after, Apple's financial officer went to see Maxwell.

"Mr. Li isn't here?" Maxwell asked.

"The chairman is very busy and has no time to receive you!"

"What about Mr. Tian?"

"Busy!" Finance Officer Michael said impatiently, "Mr. Maxwell, Apple has decided to repay all loans from First Intercontinental Bank with interest now!"

"No, no, no, you misunderstood. I am not here this time to urge Apple to repay the loan!" Maxwell shook his head quickly.

"The two-month deadline is coming soon, and it's time for Apple to repay the loan. Didn't First Intercontinental Bank require us, Apple, to repay the loan within two months? Apple will do so!"

Maxwell's face was embarrassed and very ugly, and he could naturally hear the other party's sarcasm.

However, as a banker, he must be thicker than the city wall to be qualified, and Maxwell is obviously a master!

"Mr. Michael, actually First Intercontinental Bank is not that eager to ask Apple to repay. If you want to repay next year, or even the year after next, that's fine, and First Intercontinental Bank can also reduce the interest rate by 1%."

"I don't think so, Mr. Maxwell, I will accompany you to First Intercontinental Bank to handle the relevant repayment procedures now!"

After speaking, Financial Officer Michael stood up.

When Maxwell heard this, he was stunned and remained motionless for a while.

"Aren't you going together, Mr. Maxwell? Or shall I go alone?"

Mr. Maxwell stood up weakly. He never expected that Apple would eventually win against the world's major record companies. If he had known earlier, he would not have proposed to the bank's board of directors to withdraw Apple's loan... It was his own fault! ! !

Maxwell shook his head and sighed inwardly.

"Let's go, Mr. Michael!"

…

In the past May, the Walkman's sales have made Apple a huge profit, with profits exceeding 30 million US dollars. As the world expands, the money it will make will become more and more! Li Zetian decided to reward employees with 20 million US dollars for sharing the difficulties this time!

As soon as the news came out, it immediately caused a huge sensation and was subsequently reported by the media.

Countless people were filled with envy after reading the report.

"Chronos Li is so generous. He gave out a one-time bonus of 20 million U.S. dollars. Apple employees became rich!"

"Chronos Li is the best boss in Silicon Valley, bar none!!!"

“Apple’s treatment is really good. I also want to go to Apple~~~”

"..."

At this time, all the employees who had changed jobs were so regretful that their intestines were green.

"Oh, if I had known better, I wouldn't have changed jobs!"

"Yes, actually this reward is just a small reward. As far as I know, people who stay in Apple have more or less options. Once Apple goes public, they will make a fortune!"

"Wall Street values ​​Apple at US$5 billion. After it goes public, it may be more than US$5 billion. If I still stay at Apple, once the company goes public, I will be a millionaire!"

"Isn't it the same for me?! I could have become a millionaire, but now I can only earn 3,000 US dollars a month. Although this is already a high salary, even if I work for 30 years, I can't save even one dollar. Millions of dollars! Damn it, when I think about this, I even want to commit suicide! Millionaire, millionaire... I could have become a millionaire!!!"

"I really want to go back to Apple..."

"You can't go back. When you left, didn't you hear Mr. Li say to us: 'If you walk out of this door today, it will not be so easy to come back in the future.' We are the betrayers of the company, Mr. Li Why are we allowed to go back? What’s more, how can we have the shame to go back, and aren’t we afraid of being ridiculed by our former colleagues? "

"Even if we go back, we won't be given too many options. If you make one wrong move, everything will be lost!"

"..."

All the former Apple employees who quit their jobs lamented, were depressed, and had lost their motivation in life!

Immediately afterwards, the media reported that there were many new cars parked outside Apple's headquarters, and even dozens of luxury sports cars... Ah, this undoubtedly caused 10,000 points of harm to those who changed jobs!

June 2, Hong Kong.

After Li Jiacheng saw the news and financial newspapers, he kept shaking his head and sighing.

The financial newspaper read: "On June 1, 1976, Apple founder Chronos Li announced Apple's A-round financing plan and is currently in active contact with the Rockefeller Foundation!"

"Jia Cheng, what's wrong with you?" his wife asked.

Li Jiacheng sighed: "Oh, I missed a big deal!"

"What big deal?"

"Chronos Li mentioned it to me last time and asked me if I wanted to invest in Apple. I agreed at the time, but later Apple was facing bankruptcy and I decided not to take the risk, so I told him to give up investing in Apple... If it can participate in Apple's Series A financing this time, Yangtze River Industries will be able to earn at least hundreds of millions of dollars!"

"Then you should call Chronos Li quickly and ask. What if he agrees to Cheung Kong's participation in Series A financing?"

Li Jiacheng hesitated for a while, then picked up the phone and dialed Li Zetian's office phone number.

"Hey! Who is this?"

"Chronos, hello, I'm Li Jiacheng!"

"Oh, Mr. Li, what's the matter?"

"Well, yes. I saw the news, and it said that Apple is planning to conduct Series A financing. I just want to ask, is there any chance for Yangtze River Industries to participate in this financing?"

"Didn't you refuse last time? So, Apple went to find other companies. They are about to raise funds now, so why don't they kick them away? Apple is a company that keeps its word!"

When Li Zetian spoke, he emphasized the last sentence!

This remark is undoubtedly a satire on Li Jiacheng.

Li Jiacheng naturally understood it, and suddenly seemed very embarrassed, not knowing what to say.

But he didn't need to say anything, Li Zetian continued: "Mr. Li, I have to say sorry to you, Apple does not need your financing... Oh, I am very busy here, Mr. Rockefeller is still waiting for me in the lobby, ready to discuss financing I'll hang up first!"

After saying that, Li Zetian hung up the phone.

A "beep beep" sound came from the phone. Li Jiacheng smiled bitterly, turned to his wife, shook his head and said, "Oh, the other party doesn't agree..."

Li Zetian was very disappointed with Li Jiacheng. He originally thought that he was also Chinese, so he agreed with him to invest in Apple, thereby adding a Chinese director to the board of directors, and hoped that he would stand on his side and increase his voice. But I didn't expect that he had no intention of helping Apple when it was in difficult times...