Cook and Iger were traveling together. As soon as they got off the car, the media immediately caught wind of the situation and blocked them at the door for interviews.
"Tim, Huaxia Lu said that LogicX3 is the best smartphone in the world. What will Apple do next?"
A Bloomberg reporter handed over the microphone.
"Haha, no."
Cook said: "We will do nothing, including for users of the first-generation Apple contract machine. As long as they renew their contract in advance before the contract expires, they can get the world's best smartphone, iPhone 4, about half a month in advance."
."
"Is Apple really not worried at all?"
The reporter immediately asked.
"What phone are you using now?"
Cook didn't answer the question.
"I'm using Logic's phone."
The reporter took out logicX2 from his pocket.
"It's time to upgrade your equipment. This phone is outdated. Not long after the iPhone 4 is launched, the Logic
"
As soon as Cook said this, the whole audience was in an uproar.
Although Apple will openly and implicitly ridicule competitors in press conferences, advertisements, and media, it rarely talks about a specific competitor in public unless it reaches the point of hatred.
For example, Microsoft.
Reporters are like sharks smelling blood, trying to get a breakthrough from Cook, hyping Apple and Logic, iPhone 4 and Logic X3 into the "war of the century" in the mobile phone industry.
When will Apple become the number one smart phone?
Just today, just today!
Cook had this intention and deliberately cooperated.
"Kakaka~"
The shutter kept ringing until he smiled and walked into the White House with Iger, and an open-air product exhibition appeared in front of them.
As small as beef jerky, boots, air conditioners and other daily household appliances,
Products ranging from General Motors to F35 fighter jets and even the Orion spacecraft include products from all 50 states in America, and every one of them is "Made in America."
"Tim, what a great publicity opportunity, why haven't I seen your Apple products? They don't look like your style."
Iger looked around and saw no sign of Apple.
"There are so many products, so many booths, and the Apple phone is so small, how much marketing effect will it have if placed here?"
Cook looked confident.
I have prepared an unreleased iPhone 4 for a long time, and I specially chose today to personally give it to Lucian as a second appearance after the press conference, and it especially fits the theme of this time——
Domestic product!
"This was Steve and your idea, right?"
Egger thought about it for a while, "It is indeed a good idea, and Lucian will not fail to cooperate. During this period, he has been advocating the return of manufacturing and using more domestic products. If you look at today's arrangement, the content of the speech must be inseparable from 'Made in America'
."
"That's right!"
Cook raised his chin confidently.
Lu Fei could find Iron Man to endorse Logic, so of course they turned to Lucian to appeal to Apple. Lucian's reputation and appeal among Nicos in the United States is simply the best among the best.
"This is the most awesome marketing I've ever seen in my career."
Egg clicked his tongue in surprise.
"Not enough, far from enough!"
Cook shook his head and said: "'Iron Man' is not just about building momentum for Logic. Huaxia Land is very smart and has been using movies, music, and sports to integrate its products into American pop culture, such as beats, logic, lmusic..."
"This is why Steve fully supports my acquisition of Marvel! This is also why I plan to meet Huaxia Lu today!"
Iger promised to win over Marvel, decisively cooperate with Apple's logical advertising placement, and use magic to defeat magic.
They were led by their staff to the convention and exhibition activity center. The luncheon officially began after the exhibition was over.
Just at this moment, I saw Lucian and his wife, Lu Fei, and Ivanka, men talking and laughing with men and women.
"I am interested in bringing Chinese products to the world, and I am also interested in bringing more American products to China."
Lu Fei held the champagne, "Now we are working with Washington State on how to sell their 100 tons of cherries."
"good, very good!"
Lucian looked at him meaningfully, "Lu, this is what I admire about you. I hope that during my term of office, I can see you fulfill your promise of 1 million jobs."
"Eight years is enough time, I think."
Lu Fei laughed. There is a saying in China——
Paper without a signature is toilet paper!
"Hahaha~"
When Lucian heard this, he laughed heartily, because Mr. Lu was saying that he would definitely be re-elected and continue to be in power.
"By the way, I brought you a gift this time."
Lu Fei walked up to Ivanka and gave her a look.
Ivanka hesitated for a moment, then took out the Marvel comic signed by Robert Downey Jr. and Lu Fei, as well as the movie poster from her handbag, and her heart collapsed for a moment——
I never expected that the advertisement would reach the White House!
He is just as "smart" as his father!
But unexpectedly, Lucian was not disgusted. On the contrary, he was surprised and happy: "Wow, Lu, this is really unexpected! How did you know that I am still a loyal fan of Marvel!"
ah?
Ivanka's eyes widened in disbelief.
"I know, of course I know, didn't you tell me?" Lu Fei smiled, "That's it. Maybe you have forgotten, but I have never forgotten. They all belong to Iron Man."
"I haven't had time to watch "Iron Man 2" with my family, but I watched the first one and it was very good. It's better than Marvel's own Captain America and Hulk, but the only regret is that
, Tony Spike didn’t actually play the role yourself.”
Lucian smiled.
"No, this is also my regret."
Lu Fei glanced at Ivanka and saw that she couldn't hide the excitement on her face. As long as the news that Lucian is a die-hard Marvel fan is revealed, coupled with a little marketing, the box office of "Iron Man 2" can go up.
, let alone a few million dollars.
"I heard recently that you want to acquire Marvel?"
Lucian narrowed his eyes into a thin line.
"This was my idea, and it was also her idea."
Lu Fei pushed Ivanka out, "She personally directed the Iron Man series. It can be said that no one knows more about making Marvel movies than her or Han Tang, including Marvel. I think if we can really merge successfully,
, we will definitely be able to make more and better Marvel superhero movies, what do you think?"
Ivanka looked left and right, knowing in her heart that as long as he nodded, the acquisition approval process would definitely get the green light all the way.
"Lu, you are not the only one who is interested in Marvel."
Lucian hinted that there was no absolute certainty.
"But we are the most Marvel-oriented among so many families."
While talking, Lu Fei took out a complete set of English-translated "Three-Body" novels, including "The God of Death", from Ivanka's handbag, and attached a personal letter from Liu.
"Wow."
Lucian was slightly startled, "Lu, you, you, always give me some unexpected surprises. I'm really touched."
"If you are moved, I will wait for you to write your memoirs. Just remember to give me a copy in return." Lu Fei grinned happily.
Lucian was startled and agreed.
"Also, can your memoir be released on Feigou.com? I believe many people around the world want to buy it."
Lu Fei said quietly: "There must be at least hundreds of thousands of people."
Lucian and him looked at each other and said nothing.
Memoirs are a good business.
Just like Xiaolong in "Hurry Up", he sells liquor online. As long as he owes illegal interest from loan sharks, he buys liquor at a designated online store. This operation is done voluntarily, and it is quite hidden.
Of course, Mr. Lu only sells but does not buy.
"cheers."
Lucian smiled and raised his glass.
"cheers!"
Lu Fei and Ivanka raised their glasses and took a sip of wine.
Just before they were separated, Cook took advantage of the opportunity and said that he also had a gift for Lucian and presented him with a beautiful Apple packaging bag. "It can be said that you are the first user in the world to own an iPhone 4."
Good guy, another one who has sent an advertisement to the White House.
Ivanka whispered: "You won't make an appointment, right?"
"What do you think?"
Lu Fei smiled, "I didn't expect them to have many tricks."
"Today's theme is 'Made in America'. Maybe he will find a way to let Lucian show off the iPhone 4 during his speech. After all, this is one of the products that best represents 'Made in America'!"
"Pfft, made in America?"
"What's so funny?"
"Look around and see what products are 'Made in America'?"
Lu Fei walked to a tableware manufacturer's booth, picked up a piece of silverware and asked where one of the spoons came from.
The answer I received was, no surprise, that it was made in China.
"Understood?"
Lu Fei's lips curled up: "Most of the things here are not made in the United States, but in China, including those Zhengxing flags."
"That's different. No one will deal with these things, but you are different. Your logic is very annoying in the eyes of some people."
Ivanka said seriously: "You understand what I mean, right?"
"I have thought of everything you have thought of."
Lu Fei shook his wine glass.
At this moment, Egger's voice came from behind.
He was holding champagne and specifically asked them for pictures.
"You want to talk about Marvel, right?"
Lu Fei pointed it out bluntly.
Seeing him being so direct, Iger was also very direct: "I don't think we should be competitors. I know that you can afford four billion U.S. dollars, even five billion or six billion U.S. dollars. For a rich man like you, it's not worth it."
By the way, Disney can also afford it, so price-matching will only make Marvel cheaper in vain."
"You said it, I'm listening."
"I think we can turn competition into cooperation."
"How to cooperate?"
"Instead of spending more money, Lu, it would be better for you to withdraw from the acquisition and hand over Marvel to Disney. We will not let you give it up for nothing. In the future, Marvel movies are destined to require large amounts of investment, and Disney is willing to open projects to you.
." Iger proposed joint development. After all, the success of the "Iron Man" series proved that Han and Tang had excellent production capabilities, but Marvel has been failing.
"It sounds good, but I still don't understand why Disney wants to acquire Marvel? Are you two a good fit?"
The conversation between Lu Fei and the others attracted countless passers-by to watch.
Iger met the big bosses of other companies and said that we can provide Marvel with a larger platform and resources, but all loyal fans of Marvel will be happy to see it acquired by Disney.
"I am a Marvel fan and I disagree."
Lu Fei was like this. Although others present were not Marvel fans, they were not optimistic about this deal, especially Lucian.
Among the crowd, he suddenly said:
"I'm also a big fan of Marvel."
For a while, the atmosphere was awkward and the scene was ugly.
Egger's face turned blue and white, and he could hardly get off the stage.
(ps: real events)
Everyone at the scene could understand the Han-Tang acquisition, but they didn’t like the Disney acquisition. The two tones were completely different. It was hard to imagine what it would be like if Mickey Mouse and Black Widow were in the same frame.
It seems to be developing in a bad direction.
There is no doubt that once this news comes out of the White House and Disney attracts criticism, the stock price will definitely fall in response.
Iger knew that Lu Fei would not give up Marvel, so he said with a serious face: "Then let Perlmutter make the decision."
"Robert, don't get excited."
Lu Fei teased calmly.
"I'm so excited."
Egger drinks a full glass of wine.
"The speech has begun."
Ivanka saw that he was not afraid of the most powerful boss in Hollywood, her eyes were filled with tenderness, and she took the initiative to smooth things over.
Seeing the media who had been blocked before entering the venue one after another, Lucian faced everyone and spoke the speech carefully prepared by the staff team: "All the products here are made by companies owned or operated by Americans...
"
"Celebrating these greatest products in the world, made with American heart, American sweat, and American pride!"
"Bah bang bang."
There were all decent people present, so they naturally gave me applause.
Say a thousand words, preach ten thousand things, the core is "domestic products should be self-reliant", advocate Made in the United States, encourage everyone to use more products made in the United States, and call on overseas companies to return to the United States.
Under Lu Fei's gaze, Lucian took out the unpacked iPhone 4 and praised him emphatically:
"The more things America makes, the better, the stronger America will be. iPhone 4 is the masterpiece!"
"I want to make a call to Steve Jobs to thank Apple for its contribution to 'Made in America' over the years. I also want to thank him for giving me the honor of being the first person in the world to use iPhone 4."
"They colluded with each other, right?"
Ivanka glanced at the man next to her.
Lu Fei narrowed his eyes. The battle was getting louder and louder, and even Lucian was invited to be Apple's reinforcements.
However, as expected, an accident occurred.
When Lucian held the lower left part of the iPhone 4 with his left hand and made a call, the signal dropped suddenly because the antenna was blocked by his hand, and even for a while, he couldn't make a call.
The scene was immediately awkward.
Everyone in the audience stared at each other with big eyes and small eyes.
"Pfft!"
Lu Fei couldn't help laughing.
"It seems the signal is too bad."
Ivanka took out her logicX2, and the signal was only 3 bars. “I just learned from the chat that the White House also has a bad side, that is, it’s not technologically rich enough,” especially the signal and wifi. There are many blind spots for wifi signals...
…”
"Is it possible that the posture of holding the phone is wrong?"
There was sarcasm in Lu Fei's words.
"Is the mobile phone signal related to posture?"
Ivanka looked like a "subway man looking at his phone".
But no matter what he said, Lucian actually changed the gesture of holding the iPhone 4, and the call was finally dialed.
"Later, you can help me find photos that the media wants him to call. The more the better." The corners of Lu Fei's mouth raised slightly.
"What do you want these for?"
"That's all you want, money is easy to deal with."
"Why don't you go yourself?"
"Because I can't be exposed yet, I have to give Steve and Tim a surprise. They put the advertisement here, but they didn't expect it, hehehehe."
Lu Fei didn't say "overturned".
Ivanka was confused, but agreed to do it.
After the short speech, the luncheon began.
Before entering, Lu Fei turned to look for the bathroom.
"Come with me."
Ivanka seemed to pull him through the corridor expertly.
"You wouldn't think there..."
Lu Fei was startled, is it so exciting?
"If you have the guts, I can be your Lewinsky." Ivanka rolled her eyes, "But do you dare?"
“…”
When Lu Fei thought about the Dong Chuang incident, the headlines that day would be——
Mr. Lu bombarded Baigong, causing hundreds of millions of casualties.
"Go to my place after lunch. This old house is not as big as the smallest one in my house." Ivanka muttered in a low voice, "If I want to live in it, I must spend some money to completely renovate it."
