Chapter 360 To untie the bell, one must tie it
Apple's mobile phone project started very early. As the saying goes, "it takes ten years to sharpen a sword." Well, Apple's mobile phone project has not yet been ten years old, but it can be considered a long time. It started in 1985, and now In 8 years, a large number of mobile phone technology patents have been accumulated. The reason why the new phone was not released so early was because the timing was wrong. The second-generation communication era had not yet developed, and Motorola still had a monopoly on the market. Li Zetian didn't want to alert the enemy, but he also wanted to let Apple accumulate more power and achieve the effect of "if it doesn't make a sound, it will become a blockbuster"!
At this time, Jobs took out a mobile phone from his office drawer.
Li Zetian's eyes were involuntarily attracted to the mobile phone, and he couldn't help but frown slightly. Compared with Motorola's "brick" mobile phones, this phone is indeed small and exquisite. However, its appearance design is simple and mediocre, completely inconsistent with Apple's design level. After all, it took 8 years of hard work to develop something like this for me?
Jobs smiled and explained: "Mr. Li, this is not our Apple phone, but a Nokia phone!"
"Nokia phone!" Li Zetian was slightly surprised when he heard this. The name of Nokia is so loud that it is impossible for Li Zetian not to have heard of it. He couldn't help but take another look at the phone. Apart from its small size and easy portability, there was nothing outstanding about it.
Jobs continued: "This is the first GSM mobile phone produced by Nokia, a transformational product - Nokia 1011. Previous models were all analog mobile phones, similar to Motorola's brick phones. Nokia 1011 was officially released in December last year. Europe has made great achievements. As of today, it has probably sold more than 200,000 units. But Motorola is still stubborn and sticks to analog phones. I don’t think Motorola has anything to fear. Apple’s main competitor in the future may be Nokia Corporation!”
Awesome, Steve Jobs!
You actually even guessed this!
Li Zetian's eyes flashed with shock.
"But..." Jobs laughed and said very confidently, "Nokia will not be our opponent of Apple! Not to mention that the appearance of Nokia 1011 cannot be compared with Apple mobile phones, and other aspects are far inferior. This Nokia The 1011 mobile phone can only be used for making calls. The mobile phones developed by Apple will also add software, email, ringtones, address books, call records and other functions."
Li Zetian nodded. Nokia 1011 is the first mobile phone launched by Nokia and is still being explored. However, the mobile phones developed by Apple have clear research and development directions. It is naturally easy to distinguish which ones are better.
However, Nokia should not be underestimated. There is still a long battle ahead. Apple may not have the last laugh, so it must always remain vigilant. Li Zetian is still very happy to have Nokia as a competitor. As the saying goes, progress can only be made with competition and pressure. After all, his energy cannot always be focused on one company.
"After the success of Nokia 1011, Nokia will definitely develop a new generation of mobile phones non-stop. You should also hurry up." Li Zetian said.
"Well, I will urge those engineers to speed up research and development!" Jobs nodded and responded.
In fact, the accumulated technology has long been enough to develop Apple mobile phones. However, Li Zetian requires the pursuit of excellence and the development of mobile phones that are thinner, lighter, more powerful, and have longer standby time. This is quite demanding. At first, when many engineers heard Li Zetian's request, they almost thought that it was impossible to achieve it with the current technology. But in the end, under the almost "iron-blooded + roaring" management of Jobs, we overcame every difficulty.
Haha, Li Zetian knew that Jobs's "notoriety" resounded throughout Apple, and many people were afraid of him.
"By the way, how is the development of the Safari browser going?" Li Zetian thought at this time that Apple was still developing its own browser, so he asked.
"Because of your design information as a reference, the development progress of the Safari browser project is very fast, and it has now reached two-thirds. I expect it to be released in May this year!" Jobs replied.
Hearing this, Li Zetian nodded with satisfaction. In addition to playing games, netizens also browse the web. A good browser is naturally very important and can promote the sales of Apple computers. Li Zetian regards Apple as his own private company. The better the company develops, the happier he will be. He holds more than 80% of Apple's shares, and the remaining shares are given to Jobs, Wozniak and the company's outstanding talents.
Microsoft and Apple are now going head-to-head. The competition between Windows and macOS is extremely fierce. Li Zetian still prefers Apple in his heart. Who knows that Li Zetian holds more shares in Apple?
"Mr. Li, speaking of the Safari browser, I suddenly have a suggestion!" Jobs looked at Li Zetian and said.
"What's your proposal? Tell me." Li Zetian said.
"I plan to let Apple develop its own office software. Although Microsoft's office software is very good, only the office software we develop ourselves is the most suitable for Apple's operating system!"
Li Zetian was slightly startled, oh, he was negligent!
Apple has not competed with Microsoft in office software before. On the one hand, it is because Microsoft office software is indeed good. On the other hand, it may be because of Li Zetian. After all, he designed Microsoft office software himself. If Apple wants to develop office software, isn't it going to challenge his authority? Of course, another reason is that the competition between Apple and Microsoft has reached a fever pitch. At this time, Jobs proposed to develop Apple's own office software. The main purpose was to seize the initiative and not be controlled by Microsoft.
"Okay, I approved your proposal!" Li Zetian nodded in agreement.
Jobs was overjoyed and thought, Apple still has a higher weight in Mr. Li's heart than Microsoft!
"Mr. Li, you see that you helped Microsoft design the office suite, and Apple's office software..." Jobs looked directly at Li Zetian and said.
When Li Zetian heard this, he immediately couldn't laugh or cry. This Steve Jobs was so embarrassed to ask me to help Apple design office software... However, helping Apple was also helping myself. Fortunately, I had used Apple computers in my previous life, and I had some impressions of Pages office software.
"Okay, I will also design for Apple!!" Li Zetian nodded again.
Jobs smiled awkwardly: "Haha, please trouble Mr. Li. He still has to help us with software design despite his busy schedule."
In fact, Jobs had no choice. Microsoft's three major office suites of Word, Excel, and PPT were so powerful that if Apple were to design and develop them themselves, Jobs would not have the slightest confidence. To untie the bell, one must tie the bell. Jobs believed that only a genius like Li Zetian could design new software to compete with it.
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After finishing their work during the day, Li Zetian and Yu Jingqiu went to choose clothes. He promised Yu Jingqiu this morning that he would attend the charity gala hosted by the L.Y Foundation tonight.
The L.Y Foundation has developed into one of the largest foundations in the world, controlling hundreds of billions of dollars in funds and various huge resources, such as Kronos Hospital, L.Y Orphanage, L.Y Hope Primary and Secondary School, and L.Y Nature Conservancy!
Kronos Hospital has been working closely with gene technology companies, and with the support of the L.Y Foundation, Kronos Hospital has become one of the top hospitals in the world. Countless high-tech equipment and advanced drugs can be seen here. , in addition to a superb laboratory.
After the great success of Kronos Hospital, Kronos Medical College was established on this basis to cultivate more medical talents and add fresh blood to Kronos Hospital. L.Y Foundation plans to establish branch hospitals in the future. You know, opening a hospital is very profitable. Although Kronos Hospital is a non-profit institution, it can make money to supplement itself and invest more money in medical research.
As for L.Y orphanages, there are more than 2,000 of them all over the world, and more than 100,000 orphans are adopted every year. But what is sad is that most of the children are more or less disabled, and there are also some who are healthy. But not many.
Many disabled children can still be cured, and the L.Y Foundation is willing to spend money to treat their illnesses. These children with disabilities mature earlier than children from normal families and are very hardworking. Many of them even joined Li Zetian's company when they grew up. , became a talented person in the company, and was full of gratitude and loyalty to Li Zetian.
Tonight's charity gala is to raise money for orphans.
In addition to the annual donations made by companies under Li Zetian's name to reduce taxes, the L.Y Foundation also raises funds from outside. If it were only donations from companies under Li Zetian's own name, the L.Y Foundation would not be able to develop to the scale it is today.
Of course, the L.Y Foundation will not just sit back and make money. The foundation's money will also be used for investment. For example, the L.Y Foundation had a hand in the RB stock market crash and the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
8 o'clock in the evening, Hilton Hotel.
The L.Y Foundation invited celebrities from all walks of life to participate. At this time, the hotel was very busy, and celebrities or rich people could be seen at any time.
A silver stretched Rolls Royce drove towards the hotel and then stopped at the door.
For a moment, everyone's attention was attracted, and countless reporters around raised their cameras to take pictures.
As soon as the car door opened, the flashlights flashed continuously.
Li Zetian, wearing a black suit, and Yu Jingqiu, wearing a white dress, got out of the car one after another.
Afterwards, Li Zetian took Yu Jingqiu's arm and walked into the hotel.
"There are a lot of people!" Li Zetian looked around and said.
Yu Jingqiu smiled slightly and said: "All the rich and famous people from all over the United States, or those who are keen on charity, are here. Of course there are more people."
"Haha, aren't we going to raise a lot of funds tonight!" Li Zetian laughed.
"Tonight, you want to donate more, do you understand?!" Yu Jingqiu hugged Li Zetian's arm tightly and said with a charming smile.
"I know, if I don't support you, who will support you?" Li Zetian looked at Yu Jingqiu's beautiful face and his electrifying autumn eyes, and he suddenly became distracted and quickly promised.
"Well, that's good!" Yu Jingqiu nodded to Li Zetian with a bright smile.
People at the party saw Li Zetian and Yu Jingqiu and stepped forward to say hello.
Li Zetian and Yu Jingqiu nodded slightly.
Soon, Li Zetian saw Bill Gates and stock investor Buffett.
"Chronos, you're here too!" Bill Gates said with a smile.
"Well, this charity gala is organized by the L.Y Foundation, let me support it!" Li Zetian nodded and said, then turned to look at the stock god Buffett and said hello, "Mr. Buffett, long time no see!"
"Yes, it has been many years." When Buffett looked at Li Zetian, he felt very emotional. After so many years, the young man had become mature, and his achievements could only be compared to others. Buffett feels that he has developed Berkshire Hathaway very well, and can even be said to have created a legend, and he himself has also won the title of "Stock God". However, compared with Li Zetian, he feels that he Nothing anymore.
"Congratulations, Mr. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway has now achieved great success, with a market value of more than 50 billion U.S. dollars. This is all inseparable from your strategic planning and outstanding astonishing vision! The name of the stock god , It’s well-deserved!”
Buffett blushed slightly, shook his head and said: "In front of you, I don't dare to be a stock god, you are the real stock god!"
Li Zetian said modestly: "My understanding of the financial market is that of a layman. Although there are some successful cases, they are all blind cats meeting dead mice! You know, I am just an engineer who studies computers, so I don't understand finance... "
This guy is too humble.
Buffett was stunned.
"By the way, Mr. Li, you invested in Berkshire Hathaway back then and were also one of the company's major shareholders, so you naturally have the responsibility to contribute to the company's development. Do you think there are any good investment projects now? Let me see if a blind cat can encounter a dead mouse again!" Buffett suddenly thought of something, his eyes flashed, and he asked immediately.
Li Zetian was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly.
"We'll talk about this later. The charity party is about to start." Li Zetian said.
"Okay, let's talk about it later, it's settled!" Buffett said.
Bill Gates smiled on the side and said: "Chronos, it seems that Buffett has decided on you and wants to get a few good projects from you! Haha, if you see me, I will invest too, you two. how do you feel?"
"Okay, no problem, of course we welcome him!" Buffett said before Li Zetian could answer, and he wanted to find an ally.
Li Zetian was speechless.
He had no idea of any project, but the two of them had already started talking about investment.
Well, with his brain, it is not difficult to think of several money-making projects.
At this time, Yu Jingqiu waved to Li Zetian and motioned for him to come over.
Li Zetian said goodbye to Bill Gates and Buffett.
After a while, the surrounding lights dimmed, and only the lights on the stage were still on. The scene immediately became quiet, and everyone sat down in their seats. Yu Jingqiu and Li Zetian slowly walked to the stage.
"Welcome everyone to this charity evening. I am Mrs. Li, the chairman of the L.Y Foundation. Who is this next to me? I believe everyone knows you, so I don't need to introduce you!" Yu Jingqiu said with a smile.
