Reborn in 2010, the AI ​​in my mind is too powerful.

The media-themed dinner was held in a wooden cabin.

The decorations were quite stylish, featuring not only numerous elements from American TV series and movies, but also many significant historical news reports printed on the tableware.

During the meal, Bob Iger kept reminiscing about his past with Steve Jobs: "I remember very clearly that when I took over as CEO of Disney, Disney and Pixar were on the verge of a falling out, and the contract was only six months away from expiring. Jobs made it clear that he would not renew the contract."

Michael Eisner was indeed a great leader, but he did lose his head at the time and eventually resigned as CEO.

The first thing I did after taking office was call Steve Jobs and tell him about the big changes to come. He didn't believe me at first, but he eventually said he wanted to give me a chance to prove I was different. And then, you know, three months later, Disney acquired Pixar.

Sigh, to be honest, I remember it very clearly. It was January 24, 2006. There were only thirty minutes left before the press conference when he suddenly pulled me aside for a walk. I thought he felt the terms weren't good enough and wanted to discuss it further.

Then he told me his cancer had recurred, and the doctor said there was a 5% chance he wouldn't live more than five years. I was the third person besides Lauren and Ellison to know this, and he wanted me to keep it a secret so he could cancel the deal.

I know he was also thinking of me. I had just become the CEO of Disney at the time, and this acquisition presented both huge opportunities and risks. His illness might have made people less optimistic about the acquisition.

To be honest, I was also very panicked. I didn't know what to do, so I simply talked to him about his illness. He said his goal was to live for four years and survive his son's high school graduation ceremony.

Ultimately, the acquisition wasn't halted. I knew very clearly that Disney wasn't buying Pixar; Disney was buying Steve Jobs. I wanted him to become Disney's largest shareholder.

Then in 2009, when we acquired Marvel, their then-head, Ike, didn't trust us. We weren't his choice in any way.

At the time, Steve Jobs was in very poor condition; the doctors even said he might not make it at any moment. But he still made the call, telling Ike that he trusted me. Ultimately, that's how we successfully landed the Marvel project.

Chen Yiran listened politely to the sixty-year-old man's mutterings, occasionally responding with a few "uh-huhs" until he finished the lobster and began his attack on the dessert, chocolate pudding.

Bob Eagle's wife suddenly stood up and said she wanted to take Olson to sit at the bar over there for a while.

Chen Yiran knew that this person had something to talk to him about. There was a bunch of nice cars gathered at the bar, including a new A8 like the Olsen, as well as quite a few older A8s.

After Bob Eagle and the two women had walked away, he apologized, "I'm sorry, I really don't know what stage your relationship with your female companion has reached that you have to separate her from us."

After all, what I'm about to tell you is of great importance.

I've always felt that if Steve Jobs hadn't gotten sick, this would have been done long ago, or at least seriously considered. But unfortunately, he got sick, and I couldn't do it with him.

But you are his spiritual successor, so I want to discuss this matter with you.

Chen Yiran frowned and said, "While I also respect Mr. Steve Jobs, especially since the ship he left me is indeed very good, calling him a spiritual successor is a bit much. Personally, I think my achievements far surpass his."

Bob Eagle laughed: "Look at how arrogant you are right now, just like Steve Jobs. And you don't need to argue with me. Think about the entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley today, if you had to choose, who is your closest friend?"

"Uh, it should be Ellison."

"That's right, because he's a good friend of Steve Jobs, and he considers you to be Jobs' spiritual successor, so in front of you he's not that eccentric Silicon Valley bad boy."

And I also see you as the spiritual successor of Steve Jobs, which is why I came to you for this matter, instead of Cook, who is looking at us with a very resentful look.

In fact, Steve Jobs brought me into the Apple board before he left, precisely to pave the way for you. Although Tim Cook is widely considered the successor, all of us on the board actually received a phone call from him before he left.

He made it very clear to us that whatever we wanted to do, we should support us. We actually had some doubts at the time, but after all, it was Steve Jobs's word, and we couldn't object.

The same applies within Apple. Even if you don't actually hold a position, if you ask around, most Apple employees will definitely think you are the leader, not Cook.

Look, that's Steve Jobs. What a brilliant man! Even on his deathbed, he came up with a plan that deeply impressed us. The more brilliant you become, the more people will say that Jobs had excellent foresight.

Chen Yiran wanted to object, but after thinking it over carefully, it seemed to make sense.

Including this time, if Chen Yiran fails to recruit a CEO he likes, he is prepared to transfer people directly from Apple. Unbeknownst to him, he has already regarded Apple as his own backyard.

Foolish Steve Jobs.

"Alright, forget about the spiritual successor thing for now. What exactly is there to do that you've been building up for so long?"

Bob Eagle said with a serious expression, "Disney has reached a preliminary agreement with Lucasfilm and will complete the transaction within one or two months. Disney will fully acquire Lucasfilm."

This is what Steve Jobs told me before he left. He felt this was the final piece of Disney's puzzle, and perhaps it was also a deep-seated obsession of his, since Pixar's predecessor was the animation division of Lucasfilm. Now, the two companies have been reunited at Disney.

Following this acquisition, I hope you can work with me to push for a merger between Apple and Disney!