Reborn in America, I'm serious about making money.

Not long after New Year's Day, Zhang San received a call about a press conference. It was around this time that Apple launched its own phone, the iPhone 1, although it was not yet in mass production.

"Boss, are you going to this press conference? They've invited you."

Zhang San said, "I will go; it's not far from here."

With my own support, the changes in this spacetime are both significant and minor. Whether I'm there or not, the difference isn't that great. The emergence of the Apple iPhone 1 confirms the inertia of history, but I am still one of the major shareholders of Apple Computer Company.

Back then, the big boss listened to the stock market guru's advice and bought 5% of the fruit company's shares... If he had held them for ten or twenty years, wouldn't his net worth have been over a hundred billion US dollars? That... I dare not even think about it.

On January 19, 2007, at the World Fruit Congress held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Zhang San also attended the congress dressed in a suit and tie. However, he arrived very discreetly and was the first to arrive.

"Hello, Mr. Stephens, may I take your picture?"

Zhang San shrugged, indicating it didn't matter, and Qiao was the same; the two of them took a rare photo together. This photo was later published in many science magazines and newspapers.

Two Stephens changed the world. That was the headline the reporters came up with, and it sounded really cool.

"Joe, if you need your phone manufactured by a third party, I can introduce you to some manufacturers in mainland China. They're not only cheaper, but also faster." After the reporter left, Zhang San immediately transformed into a salesman, recommending mainland manufacturers to them.

Joe asked, somewhat puzzled, "Stephen, why are you so enthusiastic?"

"I'm thinking about your fans. I'm afraid they'll find out that you've missed another deadline, and that would be really bad news for them."

Joe didn't say anything, he just nodded in agreement.

"We'll talk after the meeting; it's not convenient now."

Zhang San nodded and said, "Of course."

After parting ways with Qiao, Zhang San found a secluded spot to sit down. His bodyguards separated him from the others. Today, he was simply there to see the first generation of kidney machines in history.

Half an hour later, the Fruit World press conference began. Quite a few people were there, and Zhang San realized that Old Joe's charisma was truly undeniable.

Speaking of which, the launch event for the Apple device, originally scheduled for January 9th, was delayed by ten days due to technical issues and was finally held on the 19th. There were just too many bugs, and the engineers were extremely busy. Fortunately, it still took place as scheduled.

In the spacious hall of the Mascagni Convention Center, the lights dimmed, and Joe, dressed in a gray shirt and jeans, began to take the stage. Unlike Zhang San, who was dressed in a suit and tie, Joe was an enthusiast-level IT engineer and product manager, while Zhang San looked more like a businessman.

The people here today, besides developers, are mostly enthusiasts, and Zhang San can feel their passion and excitement.

On stage, Joe confidently walked up, his smile revealing pride in the new product. As music began, a captivating video started playing on the large screen, showcasing the innovations and unique features of the Apple iPhone.

The star of the press conference—Apple—announcing a redefinition of the mobile phone product, has finally been unveiled.

The first-generation Apple phone featured a simple yet elegant design. Its body was made of engineering plastic, and the front featured a 3.5-inch touchscreen. Below the screen was a single circular home button, which was not only the core of the phone's operation but also one of the iconic design elements of the Apple phone.

The back of the phone is equally simple, featuring only the Apple logo and a small camera. The camera's design is exquisite, seamlessly integrated into the body, and almost imperceptible unless you look closely.

The phone features a rounded frame design, making it very comfortable to hold. The top of the phone has a power button and a headphone jack, while the bottom has a charging port and a speaker.

When introducing the phone's features, the executives explained in detail its powerful performance, advanced photography technology, and intelligent operating system. The audience listened attentively to Joe's presentation on stage.

The event also featured a fantastic demonstration showcasing the phone's various functions. Despite its relatively small 128MB of internal memory, the phone delivers an exceptional user experience, whether for photography, gaming, or everyday use.

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After the meeting, Zhang San saw Qiao Songchi come down and asked him, "You look very tired."

"Yes, a few days ago, there were too many bugs in the phone, so the engineers had to work overtime overnight. The signal was also bad, so a signal transmitter was specially installed at the booth."

Listening to what he said, Zhang San felt that the other party had really had a hard time, so he said, "I can help you solve your problems, as long as you give up some shares of the fruit company."

"No, Stephen~ Oh, you're also called Stephen, and I'm also called Stephen, really... I still think you have too many shares."

"But I can solve a lot of problems for the fruit company."

"No, you Chinese people are too controlling of the company. That's not good. Stop here. Don't increase the shares anymore. The fruit company can give you a licensing fee." Seeing that he was not going to back down, Zhang San could only accept the licensing fee.

"Alright, in that case, I can also provide you with a production channel. I know a few OEM companies. Would you like to take a look? The workers there in mainland China are very disciplined, clean, and hygienic."

"Stephen, don't forget, you are also a shareholder of the fruit company, and a major shareholder at that. You can't harm the company's interests."

"Of course!" Zhang San laughed. "The advice I gave was for the company's sake. You'll see when you go to the mainland."

Faced with Zhang San's invitation, Joe thought for a moment and said, "I'll send someone else. Cook, I think he can do it."

"I also think he is a suitable candidate."

Joe raised an eyebrow, feeling as if the other party knew exactly who he was going to send, and seemed to know a great deal about the fruit company. However, considering the other party's situation, as a major shareholder, it was natural for him to know about the company.

"Okay, it's settled then."

"Get the agreement ready. I'll send a legal team over to sign it with you. You can't refuse to pay these licensing fees."

"Of course, I know."

Zhang San concluded by saying, "I own a telecommunications company in Europe and Asia that can handle contracts and sell fruit in the region."

Joe gave a thumbs up, but he was speechless inside.