Just thinking that the other party still had the technology of wireless mouse, I finally suppressed the mixed emotions rising in my heart and asked patiently.
A flash of light flashed in Cao Weidong's eyes...
Thief of light!
"Actually, it's nothing. It's just that our company recently filmed a movie, which will probably be released on Christmas Eve. I hope you can help me promote it."
Steve Jobs said oh.
"How should I promote you?"
"I plan to find some people with local status to record a promotional video. Each person will have about tens of seconds. You can show your face in the video and just say a few words."
With Jobs' current status, if he can promote "Fengshen", it will definitely bring more attention.
This is star power.
I remember there was a shampoo brand before.
Invited Andy Lau, who was very popular at the time, to be the spokesperson.
In the advertisement, "Hua Tsai"'s sincere smile and the scene of "Hua Tsai" washing the hair of a beautiful woman fascinated many consumers, making the product quickly popular all over the country and becoming a well-known brand!
Jobs thought for a while.
I don’t think the problem is that big.
However, out of his usual cautious attitude, Jobs still emphasized.
"Cao, you should know my character. I ask to see this movie in advance. If I don't like it, then I won't help you promote it. This is a matter of principle on my part."
Cao Weidong nodded repeatedly.
"This is natural."
He is particularly confident in the movies he makes.
I believe it will definitely impress Steve Jobs.
Jobs took out a cigarette from his pocket, handed another to Cao Weidong, and then asked casually.
"By the way, what's the name of the movie?"
Cao Weidong said without hesitation.
"Feng Shen."
Jobs nodded.
"Feng Shen, I seem to have heard that it is a mythical story originating from your east... It's kind of interesting."
After reaching a cooperative relationship with Steve Jobs, Cao Weidong decided to stay in New York and assist Apple in developing wireless mouse technology.
As for Song Shunci, she will return to Hong Kong first to prepare for the pre-publicity and distribution work of the film.
Anyway, with Mr. Shao here, it shouldn’t be a big problem.
After watching Song Shunci leave, Cao Weidong entered Apple's R&D base accompanied by Jobs.
Wozniak frowned and looked at Cao Weidong.
"Are you the young man who advertises that he has mastered wireless mouse technology, and you are also an Asian?"
Like his colleagues in the laboratory, he was somewhat resentful.
If it weren't for this guy, I wouldn't have to work overtime for so long.
Cao Weidong said with a serious smile.
"Mr. Wozniak, now is not the time to discuss these things. I need a blackboard and a box of chalk... Also, please summon all the researchers in the research base and the Academy of Engineering, and I will provide them with
Describe the technical principles of wireless mice."
"Of course, it must be someone you trust. Believe me, this is definitely a set of products that transcend the times. Its appearance will change the fate of many people."
Wozniak was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Jobs, as if asking for his opinion.
Jobs nodded slightly.
"My man, do as he says."
He raised the contract in his hand.
"We have signed a contract. If this is a bad joke, I will personally send him to jail."
Cao Weidong licked his lips.
"Please believe me."
.......
Time flies.
It’s December in the blink of an eye.
Cao Weidong walked to the window and opened the curtains.
The sky outside is as gloomy as ink.
At this time, it was snowing heavily, and the city was covered in silver.
During this season, it often snows here in Yingjiang, and there are even snowstorms coming every now and then.
When Cao Weidong was a child, he watched the "Home Alone" series of movies. What impressed him the most in the movie was the snow disaster scene.
The snow is several meters deep, traffic is blocked, hundreds of schools are closed, all flights are grounded, and residents can hardly move...
Fortunately, there was no major snowstorm this year, otherwise the movie release plan would have been postponed.
Cao Weidong was a little lucky.
Jobs approached from behind and said with a smile.
"Weidong, is this the first time you have seen such heavy snow?"
Cao Weidong turned his head and looked at the smile on Jobs' face.
"Mr. Jobs, you seem very happy. It seems that the wireless mouse has been successfully developed, right?"
Jobs couldn't help but smile heartily.
"Yes, thanks to the technology you brought, we were able to complete this generation-changing product in three months."
"I have decided to apply this technology to the Apple III."
"I believe this must be a great product!"
Whether it is great or not, Cao Weidong is not sure, but he knows that Apple III is a failed product.
In the original timeline, Apple III designers were forced to follow Jobs' sometimes unrealistic demands—such as eliminating the cooling fan because it was "inelegant"—which resulted in the computer experiencing performance problems and forcing the earliest models to be recycled
.
There are also problems such as high price, troublesome after-sales service, etc.
Out of a cooperative relationship, Cao Weidong still said bluntly.
"Mr. Jobs, I saw the Apple III prototype and I think there are some problems."
Jobs smiled and ignored the topic.
"Cao, let's talk about something else. Didn't you say you wanted me to help promote the movie? How's it going?"
Cao Weidong sighed.
This is the real Steve Jobs.
He was headstrong and would never listen to the advice of others. Even in the future, he would eventually die of cancer due to his stubborn character and high-intensity mental work.
Sure enough...
History cannot be changed.
Cao Weidong wisely stopped mentioning this topic.
"The movie has actually been prepared and is scheduled to be released during the Christmas holiday. I asked them to send me a videotape, which just arrived yesterday."
Jobs said nonchalantly: "Then go to my room. I happen to have equipment at home."
Steve Jobs had no interest in the movie "Feng Shen".
If he hadn't already promised Cao Weidong, he wouldn't have mentioned it at all.
Cao Weidong is waiting for this sentence.
In fact, even if Jobs didn't say anything, he planned to find a suitable opportunity in a few days for Jobs to fulfill his promise.
......
Fighting with an iron horse, conquering mountains and rivers!
The movie "Feng Shen" slowly opens with Yin Shou's crusade against Jizhou.
The epic conquest made Steve Jobs’ scalp numb.
He stared at the screen for a moment.
After a long time.
It wasn't until the end of the movie that he let out a long breath.
"Is this an Eastern movie? Your movies have developed to this extent?"
He was so shocked. He had never seen such a grand movie before, and even Jobs was briefly stunned.
Cao Weidong has seen it several times, so he is immune to this shock.