Chapter 152: Wait a few months before watching

You have to admit that Apple has reached the most dangerous point, and even you will find it difficult to reverse this situation.

Bill Gates smiled, giving people a shy feeling, but everyone who has dealt with him knows that shyness is indeed true, but the tyranny and dictatorship below shyness is also true.

Miracles are always indispensable in this world, Bill, opportunities will only be left to those who are prepared.Steve Jobs pushed his glasses, still frowning.

Basically, the argument between the two is coming to an end. Similar topics have been debated countless times in different times and occasions, and no one can convince anyone.

However, if you think that the two are completely opponents, you would be a big mistake. As two people who have a profound impact on the development of IT, although they are tit-for-tat at work, they can barely be considered friends in private, and their opponents are generally confidants.

To be frank, it's interesting to hear your arguments.After the crowd dispersed, Adrian came to Jobs.

I would be happy if you can benefit from it.Jobs, who walked to his wife, turned around and said calmly.

In fact, I did benefit a lot from it.

After shook hands with his wife Lauren Powell Jobs, Adrian said with a smile. Because of his deliberate approach, the two have met at various parties, so they also know her wife. Bill is right, Microsoft is indeed booming, and I have made a lot of money because of it.

Jobs did not respond, but Lauren spoke up to ease the atmosphere: For investors, making money is a good thing.

It's Ah, and while Microsoft is likely to face monopoly prosecution, they're always lucky.

Adrian inadvertently raised a foresighted topic. It is still early 1997. Although Microsoft has made a stunning leap and is getting bigger and bigger, some people have already realized this, but no one will use this kind of occasion as a topic of discussion.

Coupled with the kind of lucky statement that looks like flattery and jokes, Jobs' interest will inevitably be aroused, and then: But I also agree with Steve's statement that miracles are always indispensable in this world.

oh?Jobs finally raised his eyebrows.

In particular, Steve Jobs finally returned to his position.Adrian said with a smile.

Lauren was a little moved, but Jobs still looked calm: Thank you for your comment, Ed, but I am still only an advisor to the Apple board of directors.

Yeah?Adrian looked at him meaningfully. In my opinion, only Steve Jobs' apple is the apple.

A hint of surprise flashed across the eyes behind the lens. Only this word can be used as a predicate or an attribution, it depends on how the listener judges.

Of course, on the surface, Jobs still kept calm and said in a half-joking tone: It's such an honor. If you have the chance, you might try to invest in Apple.

Maybe, if you have a chance.Adrian beat him haha, and did not give a definite answer. He said a few words and left.

As early as early November last year, Jobs' NExT company was officially acquired by Apple. With the $50 million sold by Pixar to Adrian, his NExT company finally reached a balance of revenue and expenditure.

Although Jobs was ridiculed for selling Pixar, Apple still turned its attention to him. After all, no one is more familiar with Apple than him.

So under the auspices of then-CEO Jill Amério, Apple acquired NExT more than a month in advance and invited Jobs himself back. After several discussions, he gave him the identity of a board consultant.

However, Jobs' return has not improved Apple's current embarrassment. His suggestions have not worked. Apple's stock is still shaking, and Jill Amério is still in a panic.

But Adrian knew that this was an illusion. Because of Pixar in his previous life, he had some knowledge of Jobs's affairs, and everything now was just to clean up those who betrayed him at the time.

Some people have also said in their previous life that these are largely accidents. For example, the current CEO Jill Amério did not offend Jobs in particular, but Apple did not really do what Jobs said, so it declined repeatedly.

However, they also admitted that Jill Amério would be driven away. In addition to his consistent decline in performance, it has a lot to do with the behavior of not being optimistic about his opinions when he first asked Jobs to talk to him.

In any case, Jobs was a stingy person in this regard, so Adrian did not intend to let go now, so he would not have any other intentions, although he had invested many times in front of him.

Besides, let Jobs ask himself to take the initiative in these non-action selfs, right?

You seem to be optimistic about him?After leaving Jobs and his wife, Charlize, who had been silent, suddenly asked.

Of course, although he has various shortcomings, he is indeed a genius.Adrian shrugged, I remember asking you to collect information about Apple and Steve, don't you think about him?

Too arrogant, too strong to control power, narcissistic and arrogant, always thinking that he is right... Charlize recalled and then thought of something to look at Adrian.

I am different from him.Adrian hurriedly raised his hands with a smile.

Yes... Charlize was silent for a while before sighing, but immediately added: At least in terms of desire to control, you are the same.

Adrian shook his head with a chuckle, and stopped talking about this, just saying: OK, you might as well collect more information about Steve from now on, and we will talk about this issue in a few months. How about it?

What can you learn from it, my little Charlie?

The routine press conference ended like this. Claude returned to Los Angeles the next day, and Adrian went to New York. After all, it was so close and it was a weekend. Of course, Charlize was definitely not around at this time.

Very boring?But when I was watching TV last night, wasn’t the scene very lively?

On the grass in the park, Natalie leaned against Adrian's arm and asked curiously, the warm sun was on her body, warm and comfortable.

Jon was pretty good when he was telling jokes on it, but then, it would be no different from usual social interaction.Adrian put down the book in his hand and shrugged.

So, in your eyes, what kind of person is the president?Natalie flipped over and crawled on the mat that was pounced on the grass, holding her chin with her hands in fists, looking very cute.

Talk, funny, confident, and gives people a feeling of being at the hands of everything.Adrian recalled.

It sounds like you are talking about yourself?Natalie giggled.

Yeah?If I run for president, would you vote for me, Nada?Adrian asked seriously.

Unfortunately, I don't have the right to vote yet.The girl made a face.

What if you have it?

Can I choose not to answer?

Why?

No reason.

There is always a reason.

No, I just don't want to answer.

OK, it seems I'm a nasty guy.Adrian sighed, lowered his head and continued reading the book in his hand.

Angry?Natalie asked tentatively, but he didn't answer. She reached out and shook her hand in front of him, but still didn't respond.

The girl's eyes turned, and she showed a weird smile. She suddenly came over with lightning speed and kissed Adrian's corner of her mouth.

Adrian, who was suddenly attacked, finally showed a look of surprise, while Natalie, who succeeded, covered her mouth and smiled.

Adrian glared at her angrily, looked around and immediately reached out to grab the kiss.

Natalie didn't dodge, but just looked up at him with her chest raised and said: You have to think about it, Ed, this is a public place, I can kiss you, you can kiss me...

She dragged her voice long, and her eyes flashed with cunning gazes, making people feel hated.

OK, you won.Adrian let go of his hand helplessly.

Give up?I thought you would think of some tricks to get the situation back.

The girl showed a look of surprise, but Adrian turned into an unwilling look again, but she seemed to be angry.

Okay, I will tell you the answer. I won’t vote for you, because if you become president, the loss in the film industry will be too great.

Natalie leaned back and took Adrian's arm and shook it gently, looking very close.

She has a good grasp of her position and no one will doubt it.

Yeah?Am I so great?Adrian asked intentionally.

Of course, the reporters who praised you during this period not only put all the praise words on you, but also others also described you as Kubrick's second.

Natalie said half-touchedly, but her face suddenly turned red.

Kubrick is second?Haha, it’s really terrifying. Unfortunately, I am me, no one’s second place.

Adrian chuckled, then noticed the blush on the girl's face. After thinking about it for a moment, he knew what was going on. He asked in surprise: Have you seen it?

Anyway, it's an R-rated movie.Natalie tried to look indifferent.

I don't think your parents would agree to take you to a movie like this.Adrian said to the point.

OK OK OK I just... want to see your work... Natalie pouts, those plots are no big deal, I even saw you...

When she said this, she suddenly realized something was wrong. She was so scared that she closed her mouth and turned around to steal it. After a while, she looked at Adrian with some guilt.

But Adrian seemed to have not noticed this, shook his head and reached out and pressed her head: I know, you are a big girl, a mature big girl, and... not a good girl.

When he said this last sentence, he deliberately put on a playful tone, and Natalie, who knew what he meant, suddenly turned red.

But this kind of movie is still not suitable for you to watch alone. Even if you know what you are watching, you have to consider it for your parents or even the cinema, right?Adrian continued to comfort him with warm words.

OK, I promise, this is the last time.Natalie immediately made a statement.

Adrian smiled and stroked her hair intimately, and then threw out an important topic: By the way, I have a character that I want to recommend to you.

Recommend to me?Natalie looked at him as if she discovered a new world. You, a miracle director, ace screenwriter, and gold medal producer, will you recommend roles?

Because that's not my movie, but the characters are great for you and will help you more.Adrian explained.

oh?The girl was immediately attracted by interest.

I can't say what it is, after all, this is a trade secret, but I can tell you that this character is a young woman who is in charge of a...medium country.The producer needs the actor to show her state of being independent but not being able to be independent for the time being. I thought of you at the first time, and I don’t think there is a more suitable candidate than you.

Adrian said, in addition, this is a completely commercial film.

Natalie was curious at first, but she couldn't help but frown after hearing the words "A Complete Commercial Movie".

What's wrong?Adrian keenly noticed her emotions.

It's nothing, just... She shrugged her shoulders. This is definitely not a historical movie, nor a modern urban movie. I don't know if it's a science fiction movie or a magic movie.

Adrian laughed: What a smart Nada, you will know that then. Let’s change the topic first. What kind of actor do you want to be?Or what level do you want to reach here?

I'm not sure yet, but if I keep making movies in the future, I hope I can become the best actor in the world, and I hope there are my fans all over the world!No matter who it is, ordinary people, film critics, or film artists, I have a deep impression on me.

Natalie swears with her fist.

Very good, people need to have dreams to have motivation.

Adrian nodded in praise first, and then asked the question: So, do you know how to achieve your goals?First, you need to have enough hit movies so that they can be widely known around the world; second, you don’t need to try too much themes, you need to fully play your best part, only in this way can you interpret the role that will win honors and get the recognition of those picky guys.And the movie I mentioned can meet your first condition.

Natalie looked at him intently for a long time, then showed a cute and beautiful smile: OK, then I agree.

real?Adrian was slightly surprised. He originally planned to have more.

certainly.The girl said, stretching out her finger and poking it gently on his chest, because I know you love me.

In the narrow space, the heavy breathing kept echoing. Adrian held Natalie's face and blocked her mouth and kept sucking the flexible little tongue.

The girl responded enthusiastically with her eyes closed, wrapping her neck around her, her face flushed, and an excited look appeared between her eyebrows, looking very emotional.

Finally, Adrian left her wet cherry lips, and then rained the kiss on her eyebrows, eyes, nose, chin and pink neck, while greedily sucking the unique fragrance of the girl's body.

Natalie began to moan softly, her hands slid down, and finally grabbed Adrian's clothes and lifted them up.

Just as the passion was about to burst out, Adrian suddenly stopped: Wait, Nada, wait.

What's wrong?

Natalie's eyes were half open at him, her eyes full of lust. She seemed to realize something. After pausing, she said in a vague manner: No... it doesn't matter, I don't... I don't mind...

But I mind.

Adrian, who stroked her face, said seriously, "This place is too close to your home. It will be very bad if people see it. It doesn't matter what situation I will face, but you can't."

After spending a whole day with Natalie and basking in the park for a while, Adrian sent her back to Long Island, stopping in a secluded corner as before, and she would go back by herself.

But perhaps it was because the two didn't meet much, and they didn't hug each other passionately every time. In addition to the previous playfulness in the park, they suddenly became impulsive when they kissed the farewell. If Adrian hadn't restrained himself, the two of them would have gone to the back seat to have a romance.

With his words, Natalie finally calmed down her mood and finally looked at him gratefully: You are right, Ed, I am still frivolous, the school is also very close to this, if you are a classmate...

She was a little scared and stuck out her tongue and didn't say anything again.

Don't worry, it's just a few minutes and no one will see it.

Adrian rubbed her hair, but I was curious, there are so many good high schools in Long Island, why would you choose a public high school?

Because I want to try something new and can also exercise my will. Although public high schools are not very good, as long as I study hard, I can still learn something.

Natalie shrugged and then laughed, what?Afraid that I will be snatched away by someone else?

Of course, you are my favorite little lover.

Adrian said as he gently pinched her tender chin, then sighed: I would have driven outside for a walk.

rest!Natalie wrinkled her nose and snorted heavily. I was confused just now, and I will never do this again in the future!

That's a pity. I wouldn't have stopped calling if I had known it.Adrian smacked his lips on purpose.

It’s too late to regret it now. Who told you to come today and leave today?Natalie smiled proudly, "Who told you not to come yesterday, and who told you not to leave tomorrow."

Because there is something wrong... Adrian muttered, how about giving me some compensation?

What compensation?Natalie asked curiously.

He then came over and said a few words in her ear. The girl's face suddenly turned red, and she immediately spat at him: You are so vulgar!I don't want to talk to you anymore!

As he said that, he made a face, picked up his own things, tidied up his clothes and looked at it again, and then quickly got out of the car and slipped away.