Eric nodded, said goodbye to Jeffrey and the others, walked to go to a nearby cafe with Jobs. 艾瑞克点了点头,与杰弗里等人道了别,和乔布斯一起步行来到了附近的一家咖啡厅。 „That is one fills the reverent state, I saw several million pilgrimages, my was drawn to shave baldly, actually not any disgruntled with resistance, instead follows the stream of people, continuously walk to the Ganges shore. However, simultaneously I actually saw backward and ignorance of that country.” “那是一个充满虔诚的国度,我看到了数百万的朝圣者,以至于我被人拉去剃了光头,却并没有任何不悦与抗拒,反而顺着人流,一直步行到恒河岸边。不过,同时我却又看到了那个国家的落后与愚昧。” „Afterward I thought that perhaps Thomas Edison for the contribution that humanity brings, must go far beyond these philosophers or the artists. After returning to California, I no longer pursue the illusory philosophy of life, but chose the electronic industry to take itself to struggle the life-long goal. One year later, in garage that in abandoning, I and several friends have established Apple Inc....” “后来我觉得,或许托马斯・爱迪生为人类带来的贡献,要远远超过那些哲学家或者艺术家。回到加州之后,我不再追求虚无缥缈的人生哲学,而是选择了电子行业作为自己奋斗终生的目标。一年之后,在一间废弃的车库里,我和几个朋友成立了苹果公司…” In the cafe, Eric is stirring the coffee gently, is listening to speaking with confidence of Jobs patiently, this opportunity easily does not meet, although Eric does not like the Jobs disposition, but he actually admires the Jobs talent. 咖啡厅里,艾瑞克轻轻搅拌着咖啡,耐心地听着乔布斯的侃侃而谈,这种机会可不容易遇到,虽然艾瑞克并不喜欢乔布斯的性格,但他却非常佩服乔布斯的才华。 Crossed for more than ten minutes, Eric could not bear insert the tastes finally: „Steve, have you reconsidered yourself?” 过了十多分钟,艾瑞克终于忍不住插口道:“史蒂夫,你有反思过自己吗？” On suddenly broken Jobs face disgruntled dodges to pass, asked back: „Reconsideration, why do I want to reconsider?” 突然被打断的乔布斯脸上的不悦一闪而逝,反问道:“反思,我为什么要反思？” „For example, why were you caught up with by Apple?” “比如说,你为什么被苹果赶出来？” The Jobs facial color investigates the correct path seriously: „No, Eric, I had not been caught up with by Apple, but was I gave up Apple on own initiative.” 乔布斯面色严肃地纠正道:“不,艾瑞克,我并没有被苹果赶出来,而是我主动放弃了苹果。” Eric shrugs, said: „Look, this is the flaw in your disposition, you are not willing to compromise, this has also caused now the development of you and Apple Both sides entered the bottleneck. If several years ago you make the suitable compromise to Apple Board of Directors, perhaps you can continue to stay in Apple, by your strength, brings back the Apple leadership once more is an easy matter.” 艾瑞克耸了耸肩,道:“看,这就是你性格中的缺陷,你不愿意妥协,这也导致了现在你和苹果双方的发展都进入了瓶颈。如果几年前你向苹果董事会作出适当妥协的话,或许你就可以继续呆在苹果,凭借你的实力,再次拿回苹果的领导权是一件轻而易举的事情。” Jobs refuted: „I have made the first compromise, that group of people will force me to make second and third even many compromises.” 乔布斯反驳道:“我做出了第一次妥协,那帮人就会逼迫我做出第二次、第三次甚至更多的妥协。” The Eric chuckle shaking the head, is wanting the paranoia that convinced a youth to be successful clearly, was impossible. But he took away Pixar now, does not know that Jobs will have the opportunity to return to Apple in the future again. 艾瑞克轻笑着摇了摇头,明白想要说服一个少年得志的偏执狂,根本不可能。而他现在拿走了皮克斯,不知道乔布斯将来还有没有机会再重归苹果。 Reason that previous life Jobs can achieve that dazzling achievement, except for beyond the talent and will, the luck has also occupied a large part. 前世乔布斯之所以能取得那么耀眼的成就,除了本身的才华和毅力之外,运气也占了很大一部分。 If before him, has sold Pixar successfully, will again not have «Toy Story» screens the magnificence of later Pixar. But he also possibly becomes the object who people ridiculed. In that case, perhaps falls into hopeless situation Apple rather to apply to go bankrupt, will not stake everything on a single throw of the dice again, please come back Jobs. 如果他之前将皮克斯成功卖了出去,就不会再有《玩具总动员》上映之后皮克斯的辉煌。而他本人也更可能成为人们嘲笑的对象。那样的话,或许陷入绝境的苹果宁愿申请破产,也不会再孤注一掷,将乔布斯请回来。 Eric has not wanted to convince the meaning of Jobs, shifts the topic to the subject that in two people meet with today: „Chatted Pixar, Steve, since you had found me, explained that you accepted my offer was right?” 艾瑞克也并没有想要说服乔布斯的意思,将话题转移到两个人今天会面的正题上:“谈谈皮克斯吧,史蒂夫,既然你找到了我,说明你接受了我的报价对吗？” Jobs has hesitated, reason that he arranges this meeting, wants to have a look in situation face-to-face, can convince Eric to increase some pricetags, Jobs to own eloquence is quite self-confident. 乔布斯迟疑了一下,他之所以安排这次会面,就是想看看在面对面的情况下,能不能说服艾瑞克增加一些价码,乔布斯对自己的口才还是相当自信的。 What a pity, just said that many, at present this young people do not break themselves, displays the appearance that remains unmoved slightly. Finally, he also understands if one said the phrase that increased price, the opposite party is similar to the previous telephone such, left directly. 可惜,刚刚说了那么多,眼前这个年轻人不是打断自己,就是表现出一副丝毫不为所动的模样。最终,他也明白自己如果说出加价的字眼,对方会如同上次电话里那样,直接拍屁股走人。 „Eric, I agree with the offer of 20 million USD, but all funds must pay in full one time.” “艾瑞克,我同意2000万美元的报价,不过所有款项必须一次性付清。” „Does not have the issue completely,” Eric puts down the coffee cup, has hit finger click happily. “完全没问题,”艾瑞克放下咖啡杯,愉快地打了个响指。 The Jobs doubt looks before , has had Eric of in addition to show the excited expression calm suddenly, that flash, he even thought that perhaps unknowingly have made a giant mistake. 乔布斯狐疑地看着之前一直沉稳有加的艾瑞克突然露出兴奋的表情,那一瞬间,他甚至觉得,或许自己不知不觉中犯了一个巨大的错误。 But since has made the decision, Jobs will again not renege on a promise, he is a person of few regret. Therefore Jobs also asked: „Eric, are you interested in personal computing?” 但既然做出了决定,乔布斯就不会再反悔,他是一个很少后悔的人。于是乔布斯紧接着又问道:“艾瑞克,你对个人电脑感兴趣吗？” Eric raised the eyebrow, understood the meaning of Jobs quickly: „Do you want to make me invest your NeXT Computer Company?” 艾瑞克挑了挑眉,很快明白了乔布斯的意思:“你想让我投资你的NeXT电脑公司？” „Yes, the personal computing is one has the development potential electronic products very much, had a look for these years, development data just knows of IBM PC business, merely is last year...” “是的,个人电脑是一项很有发展潜力的电子产品,看看这几年来,IBM个人电脑业务的发展数据就知道了,仅仅是去年…” „Stops, Steven, I am not interested in these specialized data. I only asked one, if I bought stock NeXT, you will accept me to manage the suggestion in aspect to the company?” “停,史蒂文,我对那些专业数据并不感兴趣。我只问一句,如果我入股NeXT的话,你会接受我对公司经营方面的建议吗？” „This... Eric, you only need to invest five... No, 30 million, in addition Pixar 20 million, before I have enough fund implements me a very good idea. I believe that definitely will bring enough profit to you.” “这个…艾瑞克,你只需要投资五…不,30000000,再加上皮克斯的20000000,我就有足够的资金实施我之前的一个很好的想法。我相信那肯定会给你带来足够的利润的。” „In other words, I am only responsible for investing as well as drawing bonus, hasn't meddled the computer corporation the authority of operation and management?” “也就是说,我只负责投资以及分红,并没有插手电脑公司经营管理的权力？” Jobs nodded, after experiencing the Apple event, he once more will not give up the absolute leadership power of oneself company: „Eric, you are outstanding Director, but I thought that in electronics technology, I definitely understood are much more than you.” 乔布斯点了点头,经历了苹果事件之后,他不会再次放弃自己公司的绝对领导权了:“艾瑞克,你是一个优秀的导演,但我觉得,在电子技术方面,我肯定懂得比你多得多。” Some original Eric also heart movements, but, after Jobs brings to light the words, Eric can only shake the head saying: „, I reject!” 本来艾瑞克还有些心动的,不过,乔布斯将话挑明之后,艾瑞克只能摇头道:“那么,我拒绝！” „Volume, Eric, here has a project plan book, perhaps you can have a look first, actually...” “额,艾瑞克,我这里有一份项目策划书,或许你可以先看看,其实…” „Does not need” Eric to wave to interrupt the Jobs words: „Steve, I know person who you are one have the idea very much, I also believe your talent. But I will not put in my money to a I completely beyond control project. Just like you believe tenaciously your idea is the same, I am also a tenacious person, when our ideas are inconsistent, several years ago Apple Inc. such conflict will break out once more.” “不用了”艾瑞克挥手打断了乔布斯的话:“史蒂夫,我知道你是一个很有想法的人,我也相信你的才华。但我不会把我的钱投入到一个我完全无法控制的项目当中。正如你固执地相信自己的想法一样,我也是一个固执的人,当我们的理念不一致时,几年前苹果公司那样的冲突会再次爆发。” Jobs stopped pulling out the document from the handbag the movement. He thinks that by own eloquence, convinced 18-year-old young people, should be the easy matter. What a pity, Eric does not listen to his elaboration, this makes proud Jobs feel an anger. 乔布斯停止了从皮包里掏出文件的动作。他本以为,凭借自己的口才,说服一个18岁的年轻人,应该是轻而易举的事情。可惜,艾瑞克根本不听他的阐述,这让骄傲的乔布斯感觉到一丝愤怒。 „Good, this is really regrettable,” Jobs is suppressing the angry tranquil say|way: „Eric, do you need to go to Pixar to visit first? I hope that our transactions can achieve as soon as possible.” “好吧,这真是遗憾,”乔布斯强忍着愤怒平静道:“艾瑞克,你需要先去皮克斯参观一下吗？我希望我们的交易能尽快达成。” Eric thinks that said: „Tomorrow has no free time, 《Pretty Woman》 will be shown to the public tomorrow, The Day After Tomorrow I must fly New York, the birthday of my girlfriend...” 艾瑞克想了想,道:“明天没空,《风月俏佳人》明天公映,后天我要飞去纽约,我女朋友的生日…” In the Jobs thought that the movie was shown to the public also to say that an important matter, the girlfriend birthday, how this matter can delay with the transaction of Pixar: „Eric, perhaps, you made the person give your girlfriend to give a gift directly to be OK, in any case your seemingly also more than one girlfriend.” 乔布斯的思想里,电影公映还可以说一件大事,女朋友生日,这种事情怎么能耽误与皮克斯的交易:“艾瑞克,或许,你直接让人给你女朋友送一份礼物就可以了,反正你貌似也不止一个女朋友。” Eric is looking at Jobs speechless: „Perhaps my big The Day After Tomorrow also...” 艾瑞克无语地望着乔布斯:“或许我大后天也…” Jobs pounds on the table immediately gently, has interrupted the Eric words: „Good, big The Day After Tomorrow, the girlfriend birthday is very important!” 乔布斯立刻轻轻一拍桌子,打断了艾瑞克的话:“好吧,就大后天,女朋友生日还是很重要的！” On the mouth was saying the next day has no free time, actually Eric also nothing need personally does, but each Director can have screens the anxiety disorder to puzzle him, Eric will not have the mood the attention to shift to Pixar on temporarily. 嘴上说着第二天没空,其实艾瑞克也没有什么事情需要亲自去做,只是每一个导演都会有的上映焦虑症困扰着他,艾瑞克暂时也没心情将注意力转移到皮克斯上。 Fox has arranged all, because the scale of first showing is larger compared with the film critic preview, the 《Pretty Woman》 movie criticism that therefore, on newspaper presents next day also starts to the multi-polarization development. 福克斯已经安排好了一切,因为首映的规模比影评人试映要大的多,因此,第二天报纸上出现的《风月俏佳人》影评也开始向多极化发展。 Besides subscription newspaper, Eric at will has bought more than ten newspaper very early in the morning, about 《Pretty Woman》 read all the movie criticism, in altogether 17 newspaper, praise has nine, not only has the commendation and has the criticism occupies five, remaining three are criticism gratefully. 除了订阅的报纸外,艾瑞克一大早又随意买了十多份报纸,将所有关于《风月》的影评阅读了一遍,总共的17份报纸中,赞扬的有九份,既有称赞又有批评的占五份,剩下三份就是毫不客气的批评。 Eric defers to formula consider as finished in own mind, high praise should in 7.5. In the previous life film review website, this score should be quite high. 艾瑞克按照自己脑海中的公式算了一下,好评度应该在7.5。在前世的电影评论网站中,这个分数应该算是比较高的了。 The reputation maintains good, Eric has put down a worry, has the breakfast, Eric has driven to go to Headquarters of Fox situated in century city. Because is not the reason of movie gold running schedule, Fox was 《Pretty Woman》 collected 1900 silver screens easily, this type of silver screen number has achieved the big piece rank of this age. 口碑保持良好,艾瑞克就放下了一份担心,吃过早饭,艾瑞克开车前往福克斯位于世纪城的总部。因为并不是电影黄金档期的缘故,福克斯轻易地就为《风月俏佳人》筹集了1900块的银幕,这种银幕数已经达到了这个年代的大片级别。 The beforehand two movies, Eric is one week later obtains the Box Office data. But now, he has achieved can obtain the rank of one-day Box Office data from Fox. 之前的两部电影,艾瑞克都是一周之后才得到票房数据的。而现在,他已经达到了能够从福克斯内部得到单日票房数据的级别。 Before dawn starting from, Eric and Jeffrey have Fox several management together anxiously in the conference room, even Fox Chairman Barry Diller made an exception to remain. Even if the conference room is very big, is opening the window, in the room is scattering the thick cigar smog. Meanwhile, 78 staff outside fast meeting are telephoning, and records the Box Office data. 凌晨开始,艾瑞克、杰弗里还有福克斯几位高管一起紧张地等在会议室里,甚至福克斯总裁巴里・迪勒都破例留了下来。即使会议室很大,又开着窗户,屋子里还是飘散着浓浓的雪茄烟雾。同时,78个工作人员正在外面快速的接打电话并且记录票房数据。 A childhood, the same day Box Office has counted finally. The statisticians hand in the data several management hands, everybody has encircled together. 一个小时候,当日的票房终于统计了出来。统计员将数据递到几位高管手中,大家一起围了上去。 Carter Hunt sits in the outermost, saw the data: „Wow, 4.36 million USD, is «Home Alone».” 卡尔塔・亨特坐在最外面,率先看到了数据:“哇哦,436万美元,又是一个《小鬼当家》啊。” After Eric sees in the report form the 4.36 millions data, finally relaxed thoroughly, felt relieved. 艾瑞克看到报表上4.36millions的数据之后,终于彻底松了一口气,放下心来。 In the conference room resounds the cheers, all person sleepiness of originally sweep away. 会议室里响起欢呼声,所有人原本的睡意都一扫而空。 Jeffrey said: „Like this, Box Office will be higher tomorrow, may achieve 5 million, in the weekend three days can receive 15 million Box Office, next Tuesday are the sentiment | the person knot, Box Office will have an eruption, the working day also likely attain 10 million USD Box Office.” 杰弗里说道:“这样算起来,明天票房会更高一点,可能会达到500万,周末三天能收1500万票房,下周二是情丨人节,票房会有一个爆发,工作日也很可能拿到1000万美元的票房。” Carter smilingly refuted: „Jeffrey, you calculated like this somewhat kept, the sentiment | the same day Box Office of person knot will definitely exceed the weekend, I thought that first week Box Office surpassed «Home Alone» completely is not the issue.” 卡尔塔笑眯眯地反驳道:“杰弗里,你这样计算有些保守了,情丨人节的当日票房肯定会超过周末,我觉得,首周票房超过《小鬼当家》完全不是问题。” Eric saw that these excited people set the goal on «Home Alone», but he knows that this obviously was impossible, before because perhaps the huge publicity role, first week Box Office will be very high, but the next week was impossible to continue again. 艾瑞克看到这些过于兴奋的人都将目标定在了《小鬼当家》上,但他知道,这显然是不可能的,或许因为之前的巨大宣传作用,首周票房会很高,但下一周就不可能再持续了。 Thinks of these, Eric cannot bear the attack say: „Key is the next week of Box Office decline range will be quite definitely big, now after all is not the holiday running schedule. Therefore has compared with «Home Alone», «Home Alone» surpasses 20 million USD consecutively for six weeks of Box Office.” 想到这些,艾瑞克忍不住打击道:“关键是下一周票房的跌幅肯定会比较大,现在毕竟不是假日档期。所以还是不要跟《小鬼当家》比了,《小鬼当家》可是连续六周票房超过2000万美元。” On the scene is the specialists, naturally knows that what Eric said is the truth. 在场的都是专业人员,当然知道,艾瑞克说的是实话。 Barry Diller said: „Eric, your wholly-absorbed preparation next movie, if needs anything to help, Fox will support fully your.” 巴里・迪勒道:“艾瑞克,你专心准备下一部电影吧,如果需要什么帮助,福克斯会全力支持你的。” Eric disguises not to understand Fox to meddle under him the meaning of movie, said with a smile: „If possible, the glee feast gives Fox to manage.” 艾瑞克假装没听懂福克斯想要插手他下部电影的意思,笑道:“如果可以的话,庆功宴就交给福克斯来办吧。” Barry Diller did not mind that the Eric attire is muddled, says with a smile: „Haha, this money Fox is glad to pull out. Places next week, Beverly Hilton Hotel.” 巴里・迪勒也不介意艾瑞克的装糊涂,笑道:“哈哈,这点钱福克斯还是很乐意掏的。就放在下周,贝弗利希尔顿酒店。”