Chapter 348 I support you, as long as there are benefits!
Zhu Ke is a rich man and a wealthy man who started from scratch. Even though he is still very young, no one dares to underestimate Zhu Ke's opinions from hundreds of shareholders and shareholder representatives on the scene.
What's more, Zucker is now Apple's largest individual shareholder!
Zhuke was suddenly watched by countless people and said shyly: "This is not good. I just became a member of the board of directors, but I really know very little about Apple. Isn't it going to affect your judgment when speaking rashly?"
"Cunning fox!"
I don’t know who in the crowd cursed in a low voice.
Although the sound is not loud, many people hear it.
Zhuke himself heard it.
"Mr. Wald, you don't have to be so humble. Even if you lack understanding of Apple, we all believe in your vision and your overall view, and you boldly say that." The shareholder who refuted Jobs before stood up again.
The shareholder is named Kodler Davidz. He is the owner of a small oil company. He has invested in many Internet companies in recent years and has made a lot of money. His net worth alone is no less than US$1 billion.
He and Jobs were extremely inconsistent.
Even, he is the vanguard against Jobs taking over Apple's power again!
"Mr. Davidz, just bypass me."
Zhu Ke quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't think I'm not small now, but that's definitely not all my credit. Apart from the film career, other Internet stocks, etc., that's really luck."
In a word, I can watch the show, but I want me to express my opinion, but I don’t even have any door!
"You!" Kodler Davidz was a little angry.
Another shareholder representative of Kodler Davidz's camp couldn't help but stand up and said, "Mr. Wald, it is now the shareholders' meeting, not the executive board of directors. You are the largest individual shareholder of the company. Your opinions are extremely valuable. Please don't be stingy!"
"Yes, yes!" Many people around him agreed.
Zhu Ke immediately made a embarrassed expression and gritted his teeth and said, "Don't bully me for being young, just think I'm a good temper? I have a principle, that is, I will never express my opinions easily on unfamiliar industries and unclear matters. This is my rule, and I hope you all understand."
In his words, Zhu Ke seemed very righteous, neither humble nor arrogant.
"No one can expect to treat me as a gun~" Zhuke's heart was filled with disdain.
At this time, Jobs looked at Zhuke again and asked, "Are you sure you don't have an opinion?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ke said, "I'm very tired today. You guys say, I'll just listen. After all, I'm very young."
Jobs didn't say much, but... he grabbed a word.
--today!
Obviously, he knew that Zucker had his own plans.
For a moment, Jobs couldn't help but curse in his heart.
The next shareholders' meeting will be much more interesting.
The shareholders led by Kodler Davidz refuted the plan set by Jobs; and Jobs did not retreat at all and fought against them; and there were also some neutral shareholders who were definitely not interested in watching the fun and were mixed up.
A verbal battle, extremely exciting!
"You bastards!"
"Silly guy~"
"Don't look at Apple's stock price has risen a lot in the past two years, do you see our own core competitiveness? What you use is still the same thing!"
"Those things are precious wealth to you, but in my opinion, they are just old antiques and garbage."
"You heard it right, it's just garbage, it's easy to keep it!"
"A company loses its spirit of innovation and its courage to pioneer, then it will be not far from being destroyed!"
"You are born in the world, a fool, backward mind, and unprofitable bastard, and you are completely blasphemous to God. If I were your parents, I would have crushed you all and pressed them back into your mother."
Just Jobs was Jobs. Even though he had gone through hardships and erased many edges, his temper was still hot.
That's right!
From beginning to end, Jobs was not a gentleman, but a general with a bad temper. In terms of temper, he had spoken bluntly in public many times without obscureness.
Whether it is developing a new operating system, Mac X, or developing an ipod digital music player, Jobs believes it is very necessary.
He even believes that if Apple wants to be glorious again and return to greatness, it must start these two projects.
Of course, he was still opposed by many people.
Kodler Davidz retorted: "You, Jobs, have a deep vision, we are all stupid people? Then why don't you talk about the charging issues of Apple's e-mail?"
Jobs: "......"
Suddenly, many people were happy at the scene.
Zhu Ke himself was also very unkind and laughed endlessly.
Apple's e-mail was once a trump card project of Apple in the mid-1990s. It tore a hole from Microsoft and American Online and occupied a lot of market share. The monthly advertising fees are quite large.
This profit made Apple live quite well.
However...Jobs made a stupid decision!
"I think Apple's e-mail should be charged, with a service fee of $100 per user per year, which is quite reasonable because we will provide better and more diversified e-mail services." This was Jobs' decision.
However, this charging measure was strongly boycotted by users.
So, Apple's e-mail was completely finished...
Do you expose others but not your shortcomings, and do you hit others in the face?
Haha, at this moment, Jobs is being slapped in the face by a group of opposition shareholders, and he is in pain!
"After a break!!!"
An important decision is not a meeting, it can be settled in just a few words, let alone invest heavily in the development of a new operating system.
Undoubtedly, this shareholders' meeting was a failure.
Well, at least for him, Jobs, it was definitely a failure, because few people support him.
Of course, the shareholders' meeting is just an introduction and it does not play a decisive role. In the end, the decision must be made by a few directors who hold more shares.
......
The next day.
Jobs called Zucker and invited Zucker to have dinner.
"Boss, Jobs invites you to dinner, probably because of those two decisions from Apple yesterday?" Alexander laughed.
Zhu Ke smiled and said, "I can't think of anything other than this. After all, I have known him for many years, but my friendship is just that."
Time passes slowly, and it is night in a blink of an eye.
In a Michelin three-star French restaurant in downtown Los Angeles, Zucker and Jobs sat opposite each other.
"Zuke, we have known each other for almost five years. If I remember correctly, this is the first time we have had a meal together." Jobs said after drinking a glass of wine.
Zhuke immediately smiled and said, "Don't say it, it's true. I haven't eaten with you, but I, John Lasseter and Andrew, entered the venue and played together."
"I know." Jobs nodded.
The next time, we will naturally eat and talk.
Suddenly, Zucker said: "Jobs, we have something to say, ok? I'm really uncomfortable with you suddenly becoming these."
Suddenly, Jobs's face froze.
Although there was no conflict between him and Zhuke, he had an average relationship and had almost no contact except work.
What is he going to say now?
It's nothing more than asking Zucker to support his decision at Apple!
Although Zhuke has just become a member of the company's board of directors, he is the company's largest individual shareholder and a well-known billionaire in the United States. In this regard, Zhuke naturally has a considerable influence in Apple.
"I hope you support me!" Jobs stared at Zucker with a bright look.
Zhuke stopped smiling, put down the knife and fork in his hand, wiped his mouth with a wet wipe, and said seriously: "What can I get?"
"I can give you a higher position in Apple, such as the position of executive director." Jobs said in a deep voice.
For Jobs, this was already a huge concession.
Zhu Ke said in a deep voice: "The position of executive director? It sounds really good, but do you think I would like to do it? With you, Jobs, as Apple's chairman for one day, do you think he has the need to exist as an executive director? Do you have the right to speak? Don't fool me~"
What a strong person Jobs is!
As Zucker said, even if the strong Jobs would not make Apple a one-man show, it is really unnecessary to be the executive director.
"What do you want?" Jobs suddenly laughed.
If you are not afraid of your ability, you are afraid that you have nothing to ask for; as long as you have something to ask for, there will be some talks.
It’s all his mother, he’s an old fox!
It’s not that Zhu Ke is despicable, taking advantage of others’ dangers. Exchange of interests is the norm in America.
Chapter completed!