Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"Oh, Steve, it seems that Henry not only knows how to innovate, but also understands how to unite people."

Mike Markkula, who was sitting to the side observing the joyous scene in the banquet hall, spoke to the two Apple Steves beside him who were enjoying the feast.

Recently, Apple's performance has been soaring, and the team's morale is high.

They had originally planned to hold a grand celebration to commemorate this glorious moment.

Just then, Henry extended a party invitation to them;

Being understanding, they naturally wouldn't waste the other person's good intentions;

Apple gladly accepted the invitation, and all of its top executives attended the celebration party tonight.

"Heh, isn't that what I should do?"

"People like him are best at manipulating people's hearts."

Jobs picked up the napkin beside him, gently wiped his mouth, and uttered some sharp words.

"Yes! To achieve so much at such a young age is truly astonishing!"

"What are you all talking about? Would you like me to join in and share?"

Leaving the enthusiastic employees behind, Henry walked toward the Apple booth. His appearance immediately drew everyone's attention, even Steve Jobs and Mike Markkula stopped their conversation and turned their gaze toward the young entrepreneur.

"Of course!"

"Henry, you're the master here! I must say, your performance tonight was truly impressive."

Mike Markkula, a seasoned investor, is very good at expressing his goodwill;

He stood up first, shook hands with Henry, and said with sincere admiration, "Not everyone can achieve such a balance in organizing such a grand celebration while also taking into account the feelings of every employee."

"Thank you, Mike. It's all thanks to the team."

Henry smiled slightly and replied modestly, "We strive to create an environment that both celebrates our successes and demonstrates our gratitude to our employees."

After all, without their hard work, there would be no Dreamsoft today.

A complex light flashed in Jobs' eyes; he admired Henry's abilities, yet also harbored a subtle competitive spirit.

"Henry, you are indeed an excellent leader, but don't forget that the competition in Silicon Valley never stops."

We at Apple are constantly improving, so you can't let your guard down because of that.

"Ha~ Henry, everything you did was fantastic."

Please don't mind Steve Jobs, this guy with a sharp tongue but a soft heart!

I am genuinely pleased with what you and your team have accomplished.

Your software suite has been very inspiring to us, and we hope to have a deeper collaboration in the future.

Steve Jobs' longtime partner, Steve Wozniak, knew his brother's immature personality best.

In order to avoid any misunderstanding from Henry, he immediately spoke up to smooth things over.

"Haha, don't worry, my dear Woznia."

Henry deftly evaded Jobs's sarcastic remarks, laughing heartily, "This is nothing! Keeping our friends satisfied is a principle that Dream Software has always adhered to."

"Okay, okay, you certainly have a very arrogant attitude."

Mike Markkula joined in with a joke, easing the somewhat tense atmosphere.

"Well, I'll take that as your compliment."

Henry was not offended; on the contrary, he was even happier.

The bigwigs sat together, clinking glasses and chatting amiably.

Meanwhile, as night deepened, the atmosphere grew increasingly lively, and a revelry was quietly unfolding.

Don't be fooled by the seemingly refined and cultured demeanor of these IT elites; deep down, they harbor a mischievous and eager spirit.

Given the right opportunity, they will reveal their true selves, wielding virtual tridents and dancing freely on the dance floor.

As the conversation deepened, Jobs couldn't help but sigh that his understanding of Henry Getty seemed to remain superficial.

Despite his young age, this young man is eloquent and knowledgeable. He can talk about anything from the mysteries of the universe and the wonders of the earth to historical anecdotes, and his erudition is evident in his conversation.

What impressed Jobs even more was that Henry was not only eloquent but also an excellent listener.

He always has a keen eye for the bright spots in what others say, and he can ask questions at the right time that strike a chord with people. This ability is truly amazing.

Jobs thought to himself, Henry is simply a rare genius, an anomaly in the IT world.

The collaboration between Apple and Dreamsoft remains a perfect match to this day.

Based on the current encouraging trend, Apple is optimistic that by the end of April, its shipments are expected to approach or even exceed the milestone of 20,000 units.

These 20,000 computers are extremely valuable to Apple right now!

It is not only a symbol of sales success, but also a sign of the dawn of the personal computer era.

In an era when the personal computer market was just emerging and mainframes still dominated, every Apple II sold meant that another user was stepping into this wave of technological innovation.

This is not just a business competition, but a push for the democratization of technology—bringing computing power to the desktops of every home and school, rather than just confining them to the laboratories of businesses and research institutions.

As Apple's sales increase, Dreamsoft's sales will also rise accordingly, and are expected to surpass two million and approach three million US dollars by the end of April.

Based on this, as Dreamsoft expands to more platforms in the second half of the year, annual sales may even soar to $50 million.

It is worth noting that the sales revenue of the software industry is almost equal to the company's net profit.

After all, although software development requires a large investment in the early stages, once it is completed, the subsequent maintenance costs become negligible.

Aside from paying employee salaries and covering daily operating expenses, there are almost no other expenditures.

Can anyone tell me, in the 1970s, fifty million US dollars could buy a courtyard house with several courtyards in the capital of China?

The remarkable success of Apple is certainly not solely due to Apple itself;

Its exquisite packaging and detailed instruction manual also played a crucial role, giving customers a high-end and professional first impression.

When consumers first see these software programs, they will assume that they are produced by companies with strong capabilities and deep expertise.

Even if they had never heard of the company before, they would tend to think that it was because their information was incomplete, rather than because of the company's qualifications.

In today's IT industry, product packaging and instructions are often overlooked, especially for high-priced, large-scale database software. The rudimentary packaging and exorbitant prices of such software are comparable to the inferior products produced by modern shell companies.

Instruction manuals have become a luxury, and even when they exist, their contents are often extremely perfunctory.

The reason why mainframe suppliers can still dominate the market is simply because the technology is still in its infancy and has not yet formed the fierce market competition that will follow.

If one can easily reap huge profits by relying on advanced technology, who would bother to actively seek change?