giants of the era

Chapter 360

Apple's mobile phone project started very early, as the so-called "ten years of sharpening a sword", well, Apple's mobile phone project has not been ten years, but it has been a long time, since 1985, and now It also took 8 years to accumulate a large number of mobile phone technology patents.The reason why the new phone was not released so early was because the timing was not right, the second-generation communication era had not yet developed, and Motorola was still monopolizing the market before.Li Zetian didn't want to scare the snake, but also wanted to let Apple accumulate more power to achieve the effect of "If you don't make a sound, you will be a blockbuster"!

Jobs then took out a cell phone from his office drawer.

Li Zetian's eyes were involuntarily attracted by the mobile phone, and he couldn't help frowning slightly.Compared with Motorola's "brick" mobile phones, this mobile phone is indeed small and exquisite, but the simple and mediocre design of this mobile phone does not match Apple's design level at all.At any rate, it took 8 years of hard work, so why not just develop this kind of play for me?

Jobs explained with a smile: "Mr. Li, this is not our Apple mobile phone, but Nokia's mobile phone!"

"Nokia mobile phone!" Li Zetian was slightly startled when he heard this.The name of Nokia is so loud, how could Li Zetian not 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 special about it.

Jobs continued: "This is the first GSM mobile phone produced by Nokia, a transformational work - Nokia 1011. The previous models were all analog mobile phones, similar to Motorola's brick phones. Nokia 1011 was officially launched in December last year. Europe has made a lot of achievements. As of today, it has sold more than 12 units. Motorola is still obsessed with analog phones. I think Motorola is nothing to fear. Apple’s main competitor in the future may be Nokia Corporation!"

Incredible ah Jobs!
You even figured this out!
A trace of shock flashed in Li Zetian's eyes.

"However..." Jobs laughed and said very confidently, "Nokia will not be our opponent of Apple! Not to mention that the Nokia 1011 cannot be compared with the Apple mobile phone in terms of appearance, and it is far inferior in other aspects. This Nokia The 1011 mobile phone can only be used to make calls. The mobile phone developed by Apple will also add functions such as software, email, ringtones, address book, and call history.”

Li Zetian nodded, Nokia 1011 is the first mobile phone launched by Nokia, and it is still in the process of exploration, while the mobile phone developed by Apple has a clear research and development direction, so it is easy to distinguish which one is good and which is bad.

However, Nokia should not be underestimated. The future battle is still long. Apple may not be able to have the last laugh, and it is necessary to remain vigilant at all times.Li Zetian was still very happy to have Nokia as a competitor. As the saying goes, there is competition and pressure to make progress. After all, his energy cannot be focused on one company all the time.

"After the success of Nokia 1011, Nokia will definitely develop a new generation of mobile phones non-stop, so you should hurry up." Li Zetian said.

"Well, I will urge those engineers to speed up their research and development!" Jobs nodded in response.

In fact, the accumulated technology is long enough to develop an Apple mobile phone.However, Li Zetian asked for the pursuit of excellence and the development of thinner and lighter mobile phones with powerful functions and longer standby time, which is more demanding.At first, when many engineers heard Li Zetian's request, they almost thought that with the current technology, it would be impossible to achieve it.But in the end, under the almost "iron blood + roaring" management of Jobs, difficulties were overcome one by one.

Hehe, Li Zetian knew that Jobs' "notoriety" resounded throughout Apple, and many people were afraid of him.

"By the way, how is the development of the Safari browser?" Li Zetian thought 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 reached two-thirds, and I expect it to be released in May this year!" Jobs replied.

Upon hearing this, Li Zetian nodded in satisfaction.Netizens use the Internet to browse the web besides playing games. A good browser is naturally very important and can promote the sales of Apple computers.Li Zetian regards Apple as his own private company, and the better the company develops, the happier he is.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 head-to-head. The competition between the Windows system and the macOS system is extremely fierce. Li Zetian is still slightly biased towards Apple. Who told Li Zetian to hold more shares in Apple?

"Mr. Li, when it comes to the Safari browser, I suddenly have a proposal!" Jobs looked at Li Zetian and said.

"What suggestion, let's talk." 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 developed by ourselves is the most suitable for the Apple operating system!"

Li Zetian was slightly taken aback, alas, I was negligent!

Apple didn’t compete with Microsoft in office software before. On the one hand, it was because Microsoft’s office software is really good, and on the other hand, it may be because of Li Zetian. After all, Microsoft’s office software was designed by him.If Apple wants to develop office software, isn't it going to challenge his authority?Of course, there is another reason, that is, the competition between Apple and Microsoft has reached a fever pitch. At this time, Jobs proposed to develop Apple's own office software.

"Okay, I've approved your proposal!" Li Zetian nodded in agreement.

Jobs had a happy face, thinking, Apple still holds more 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 couldn't help laughing. This Jobs was so kind to ask me to help Apple design office software... However, helping Apple is also helping myself. Fortunately, I used Apple computers in my previous life, so I still have a little impression of Pages office software.

"Okay, I'll design for Apple too!!" Li Zetian nodded again.

Jobs smiled awkwardly: "Hehe, please trouble Mr. Li, and help us with software design during his busy schedule."

In fact, Jobs had no choice. Microsoft's three major office suites of Word, Excel, and PPT were too powerful. If Apple were to design and develop it by itself, Jobs would not have the slightest confidence.To untie the bell, one must tie it. Jobs believed that only a genius like Li Zetian could design new software to fight against 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 will attend the charity gala held by the LY Foundation tonight.

The LY Foundation has developed into one of the largest foundations in the world, mastering hundreds of billions of dollars in funds and various huge resources, such as Kronos Hospital, LY Orphanage, LY Hope Primary and Secondary School, LY Nature Conservancy!
Chronos Hospital has been working closely with gene technology companies, and with the support of the LY Foundation, Chronos Hospital has become one of the top hospitals in the world, where countless high-tech equipment and advanced drugs can be seen , In addition, there are super-class laboratories.

After the great success of Kronos Hospital, Kronos Medical College was established on this basis to train more medical talents and replenish fresh blood for Kronos Hospital. The LY Foundation plans to establish branch hospitals in the future.You know, running a hospital is very profitable.Although Kronos Hospital is a non-profit institution, it can make money to subsidize itself and invest more funds in medical research.

As for the LY Orphanage, there are more than 2000 orphanages all over the world, and more than [-] orphans are adopted every year. The only thing that is embarrassing is that most of the children are more or less disabled, and some are healthy. But not many.

Many disabled children can still be cured, and the LY Foundation is willing to spend money to treat them. These poor children mature earlier than normal children, and they are also 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 the orphans.

In addition to the company under the name of Li Zetian's annual donations for tax cuts, the LY Foundation raises funds from outside.If only the donations from companies under Li Zetian's own name, the LY Foundation would not have grown to the scale it is today.

Of course, the LY Foundation will not sit back and eat, and the foundation’s money will be used for investment. For example, the RB stock market crash and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the LY Foundation has all intervened.

At 8 o'clock in the evening, Hilton Hotel.

The LY Foundation invited all the celebrities in the society to participate. At this time, the hotel was full of excitement, and celebrities or rich people could be seen at any time.

A silver extended Rolls-Royce drove towards the hotel, and then stopped at the door.

For a moment, everyone's eyes were attracted, and countless reporters around raised their cameras to shoot.

As soon as the car door was opened, the flashing lights flickered non-stop.

Li Zetian was wearing a black suit, and Yu Jingqiu was wearing a white dress, and they 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 wealthy people in the United States, or celebrities who are passionate about charity, have come here. Of course, there are many people."

"Hehe, isn't it going to raise a lot of funds tonight!" Li Zetian laughed.

"Tonight, you want to donate a little more, you know?!" Yu Jingqiu hugged Li Zetian's arm tightly and smiled charmingly.

"I know, I don't support you, who will support you?" Li Zetian looked at Yu Jingqiu's beautiful and delicate face, and the electrified Qiushui eyes, suddenly lost in thought, and hastily assured him.

"Well, that's good!" Yu Jingqiu nodded to Li Zetian with a smile like a flower.

When people at the party saw Li Zetian and Yu Jingqiu, they stepped forward to say hello.

Li Zetian and Yu Jingqiu nodded slightly.

Soon, Li Zetian saw Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.

"Chronos, you're here too!" Bill Gates said with a smile.

"Well, this charity gala is organized by the LY Foundation. Let me support it!" Li Zetian nodded and said, then turned his head to look at the stock god Buffett, and said hello, "Mr. Buffett, long time no see!"

"Yes, it's been quite a few years." When Buffett looked at Li Zetian, he felt very emotional. After all these years, the young man has matured, and his achievements can only be compared with others.Buffett feels in his heart that he has developed Berkshire Hathaway very well, and can even be said to have created a legend, and he himself has won the title of "stock god", but compared with Li Zetian, he feels that he Nothing anymore.

"Congratulations, Mr. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway has achieved great success today, with a market value of more than 500 billion US dollars. This is inseparable from your strategizing and amazing vision of excellence! The name of the stock god , well-deserved reputation!"

Buffett blushed slightly, shook his head and said, "In front of you, I dare not be a stock god, you are the real stock god!"

Li Zetian said modestly: "My understanding of the financial market is completely a layman. Although there are some successful cases, they are all blind cats and dead mice! You know, I am just an engineer who studies computers, so I understand finance... "

This Nima is too modest.

Buffett was taken aback.

"By the way, Mr. Li, you invested in Berkshire Hathaway back then, and you are also one of the major shareholders of the company. Naturally, you have the responsibility to contribute to the development of the company. Do you think there are any good investment projects now? Let me see if I can see a blind cat encounter a dead mouse again!" Buffett suddenly thought of something at this moment, his eyes flashed with a gleam, and he asked immediately.

Li Zetian was stunned for a moment, then smiled wryly.

"Well, we'll talk about it later, the charity show is about to start." Li Zetian said.

"Okay, let's talk about it later, it's settled!" Buffett said.

Bill Gates smiled and said: "Chronos, it seems that Buffett is determined to get you and wants to get some good projects from you! Hehe, I want to invest if I see you, you two how do you feel?"

"Okay, no problem, of course we welcome it!" Before Li Zetian could answer, Buffett spoke first, and said with an ally.

Li Zetian was speechless.

He didn't think of any project himself, but these two have already started talking about investment.

Well, with his brain, it is not difficult to think of a few profitable projects.

At this time, Yu Jingqiu waved to Li Zetian, signaling him to go over.

Li Zetian bid farewell 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 according to their seats. Yu Jingqiu and Li Zetian walked to the stage slowly.

"Welcome everyone to this charity gala. I am Mrs. Li, the chairman of the LY Foundation. Who is this next to me? I think you all know him, so I don't need to introduce you!" Yu Jingqiu laughed.

(End of this chapter)