Chapter 828: Chief Joe

"I have work to do this morning."

Inside the suite, Ronan said to Candice Swanepoel, who was putting on makeup, "I'll have someone accompany you around. The boutiques here are pretty good. Buy whatever you like."

Candice Swanepoel nodded and said, "Ronan, go and do your work, and leave me alone."

Ronan pinched her tall nose: "Call me or Connie if you need anything."

"I will," Candice Swanepoel said.

When Ronan went out, he saw two female bodyguards waiting outside, and ordered: "If Miss Swanepoel goes out, you must pay attention to her safety."

The female bodyguard replied concisely and forcefully: "Yes."

Connie gave a few more instructions, accompanied Ronan downstairs, and drove to the place that she had made an appointment with yesterday.

A group of three cars left downtown Mumbai and came to a spiritual meditation institute.

The car stopped at the door, Ronan looked at various Buddhist signs and buildings, didn't say much, just followed an Indian monk waiting at the door and walked inside.

Although he is not religious, Ronan will maintain enough respect for other people's politics, culture and beliefs.

This is also the most basic common sense.

When he came to a simple-looking house, John Lasseter was waiting here. He hurried up and said, "Good morning, Ronan."

"Hello, John." Ronan nodded.

John Lasseter said: "Steve hasn't been in great shape lately."

Ronan knew more about Steve Jobs' illness and said, "Don't worry, it won't be long."

John Lasseter opened the door, Ronan walked in, and immediately smelled a smell of incense, the air was obviously not very good.

Steve Jobs sat on a futon on the wooden floor, and an Indian guru circled him, muttering words.

As for what he said, Ronan couldn't understand at all.

"Please wait a moment." Steve Jobs said softly, "My side will end soon."

Ronan glanced at his watch and said calmly, "I came ten minutes early."

The ancient well of the Indian master is calm, as if transcending everything in the world.

About two minutes later, the Indian master stopped, and Steve Jobs stood up slowly. The two of them clasped their hands together in salute, and the master slowly floated out of the room.

At this moment, Steve Jobs seems to be the most devout believer.

Ronan couldn't read it, but he could guess that Steve Jobs was probably healing through spiritual practice or meditation.

He didn't speak, and he wouldn't be so stupid as to express his opinion.

This involves the issue of belief, random participation is very troublesome, not to mention Steve Jobs, even Tom Cruise, Ronan has never interfered with non-participation related issues of belief.

As for the curative effect, it can only be said that Steve Jobs believes that there is a curative effect.

Ronan knew more or less,

Although Steve Jobs underwent related operations, he still did not give up coming to India to find a complete solution to his illness.

If it were an ordinary pancreatic cancer patient, he would have gone to see God long after such a toss. In addition to spiritual practice and meditation, Steve Jobs also had an ability to save his life.

Money ability!

Perhaps, Steve Jobs himself may not have a clear understanding, but pancreatic cancer is known as the king of cancer, and there is no real solution through normal medical channels. Even a billionaire can only spend money to prolong his life.

And it can't take too long.

When people are in despair, they always have unrealistic fantasies.

Although Steve Jobs was once a myth, he will have this commonality.

"Long time no see, Ronan." Steve Jobs invited Ronan to sit down.

Ronan sat on a wooden chair and said, "We haven't seen each other for two years."

When Steve Jobs put on his disc glasses, the devoutness of a believer disappeared and was replaced by the shrewdness of a businessman: "In just two years, you have changed a lot."

Ronan smiled faintly and said, "Really? I don't think so, I'm still Ronan Anderson."

"It's just the tens of billionaire Ronan Anderson." Steve Jobs may be in poor health, and his voice has not been loud: "If I remember correctly, the market value of Netflix Network exceeds 55 billion U.S. dollars. ? Next year's rich list, you will definitely be in the top ten."

Ronan was very calm: "The wealth in the stock market is all on paper, and it's nothing."

What Steve Jobs concealed behind the round glasses was all shrewdness and calculation: "It's easy to convert into actual finance, why don't you transfer some of the shares of Netflix to me at the market price now."

Ronan didn't answer, but instead said, "Steve, the stock price of Pixar Studios has been stable."

Steve Jobs didn't hide it either: "Pixar's stock price won't have much room to rise anymore, it's just a pure content manufacturer after all, you are a master of Hollywood operations, you know better than me, the film industry is also a channel Be king."

Ronan said: "The channel of relativity entertainment can make Pixar more valuable."

"The contract between Pixar and Disney is about to expire." Steve Jobs said unhurriedly: "I have many choices."

Ronan asked: "Steve, are there really many? Apart from Disney, how many Hollywood companies have actually operated animated films? Does Pixar want to continue to cooperate with Disney?"

Steve Jobs said: "Pixar's cartoons are still copyrighted by Disney. I can't let Pixar's children live outside forever."

The words seemed innocuous, but Ronan could understand that this was Steve Jobs' precondition.

Ronan said: "Children of Pixar studios, definitely coming back, no one will let 'Toy Story', 'Monsters Inc' and 'Finding Nemo' go out."

Steve Jobs asked, "What can you do?"

"I've thought about it for a while, but I haven't decided on the details yet." Ronan said slowly, "To get back the copyright, we need the tacit cooperation between the two of us. This is a prerequisite."

How smart Steve Jobs was, he immediately understood that this was Ronan's condition. Unless Pixar Studios and Relativity Entertainment became a family, Ronan would not make a move.

John Lasseter has talked to Robert Iger many times, and there is no need to gloss over this point between the two parties.

Ronan said, "Steve, we both benefit from cooperation."

Relativity Entertainment wants to acquire Pixar Studios. After Pixar Studios is separated from Disney, it needs new global marketing channels.

Steve Jobs didn't know this, but as an exceptionally shrewd businessman, he had to fight for the best conditions for himself.

"I agree in principle." Steve Jobs stopped circling around: "But there is a premise, Ronan, you must promise that Relativity Entertainment will take back the copyright of the animated features released by Disney for Pixar Studios."

Ronan said very seriously: "I promise." He still said the same thing: "These animated feature films can be serialized, and the value has not yet been fully realized, and it is impossible for me to let them stay in Disney's hands."

Steve Jobs had heard more than once that Ronan Anderson had an excellent reputation in Hollywood circles.

His typical businessman would not trust another businessman's guarantee.

Because he has been through it.

But Steve Jobs believed in the greed of a businessman in the face of huge profits.

So, Steve Jobs nodded slightly: "Ronan, I believe you will keep your promise."

Ronan said with a smile: "Deriving benefits from Disney is in line with the needs of both of us."

"What's the plan?" Steve Jobs asked.

How could Ronan say now: "When the time comes, Robert Iger will communicate directly with Pixar Studios."

Steve Jobs didn't dwell on this: "Okay, let them discuss the specific progress. Ronan, we only talk about the most important things."

Ronan said, "Of course, Steve, you've always had the final say on Pixar Studios."

Even now, Pixar Studio has raised funds and expanded shares several times, and Steve Jobs sold shares to cash out, thereby increasing his holdings in Apple and so on.

The number one boss of Pixar Studios still holds nearly 51% of Pixar's shares.

Ronan knew very well that Steve Jobs was going to make an offer.

The people below will discuss the specific price, but the main framework must be finalized by him and Jobs.

After a few minutes of deliberation, Steve Jobs said: "We will conduct the transaction in the form of equity exchange. I will exchange the equity of Pixar Studios for the equivalent value of Relativity Entertainment's Netflix network equity. The specific price is based on the market price on the day of the transaction. as a benchmark."

The current market value of Pixar Studios is as high as more than five billion US dollars. If the transaction is carried out according to the current situation, Relativity Entertainment may pay about 10% of the equity of Netflix Network.

Today's Netflix network has just started, all businesses are developing smoothly, and the stock price is in a period of rapid rise.

Ronan knew this, and so did business elites like Steve Jobs.

Conversely, the stock price of Pixar Studios, which has no distribution channels, has been very stable in recent years, and it is difficult to have much room for growth. Hollywood’s industrial system is no secret, but anyone who knows a little bit knows that Pixar Studios is in the lower reaches of the industrial chain. .

"Yes." Ronan replied, "But I also have a condition, which is very simple and not complicated."

Steve Jobs said, "Say it."

Ronan said softly: "You are the CEO of Apple, and I am a shareholder of Apple. Then we will have a new identity. I am the chairman of Netflix, and you are the major shareholder of Netflix..."

Steve Jobs looked at Ronan with a bad feeling.

Ronan said directly: "Apple is developing smartphones. Steve, you are promoting within Apple. Apple's smartphones and other handheld terminals use Netflix's Android operating system."