After the representative nad Tim Cook from Apple left, Wang Jian handed over the jointly drafted project proposal to Tom, who, along with Matthew, was in charge of the legal review.
Of course, this wasn’t the final version, as there was still a dispute over whether the domain na of the audio website should start with apple or wangwen.
However, according to the plan, the most important thing now was to send so technicians to San Jose to perfect the basic frawork of the audio website with the Apple team.
"Dorsey," Wang Jian focused his gaze on the technical director of the website, "what do you think about reallocating so people..."
"No, Wang!" Dorsey imdiately interrupted, "Look at , and then look at our technicians."
He said this while touching his head.
Wang Jian looked up, puzzled, and was surprised to see...
Well, quite bald...
"Have we forgotten our dream?" Wang Jian instantly transford into a passionate movie protagonist, "To let more people achieve their literary dreams, to let readers see more imaginative works."
"Cough, Wang." Dorsey pointed towards the busy employees outside, "If they drop dead, that would cost us quite a bit."
"Oh." Wang Jian quickly sat back down, "Then... let’s just hire a few more technicians. You’re in charge of this."
Only then did Dorsey nod in satisfaction, and before leaving, he used his middle finger to kindly express his gratitude.
Seeing that universally recognized gesture, Wang Jian was just about to go out and talk more about ideals with Dorsey.
But at that mont, a phone call ca in.
"Wang," Lehman’s voice ca through, "Are you guys thinking of investing in PayPal? The stakes involved are huge!"
"Banks, VISA, and others... their competitive tactics are not as gentle as yours in the internet industry."
Um...
Lehman was definitely a true Arican; should I tell him those reasons?
But thinking about the potential benefits that could co from minors and illegal immigrants, Wang Jian decided to be honest.
"Minors, illegal immigrants?"
Wang Jian only heard Lehman ponder for a mont on the other end, as if instructing a subordinate, "Check the number of cases involving minors logging into adult websites and those sued over illegal firearms."
Adult websites, illegal firearms?
Damn, your heart is much darker than mine!
Then, he could only hear faint murmuring about an alliance with the "Rifle Association" and the "Alcohol Federation."
Around fifteen minutes later, Lehman’s voice ca through clearly again.
"Wang, when is the website planning to start using PayPal?"
"Once Musk is introduced to you and PayPal agrees to invest in the website," Wang Jian considered for a mont, then chose to answer honestly.
"No rush," Lehman’s voice concealed excitent, "Later, Goldman Sachs will send over a fax; we’ll ensure the website holds a 15% stake in PayPal."
"But, it will be after Goldman Sachs and Musk finish negotiating and complete the investnt."
Musk caught the attention of Wall Street’s hyenas?
Wang Jian imdiately thought of the ti when the website was first started and targeted by Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs.
"How much stock will Musk retain?" he asked out of curiosity.
"As long as we keep PayPal out of the public eye for a while, we are confident that we could keep the founder’s shares around 10%."
Lehman laughed lightly, "After all, soone needs to bear the brunt of the banks’ anger and public’s scrutiny."
Wang Jian hung up the phone and pieced together the information he had just heard.
PayPal, minors, adult websites, illegal immigrants, Rifle Association, Alcohol Federation...
Goldman Sachs is playing a big ga!
"Sigh, without stable profit points, there’s no say," he murmured to himself as he poured himself a cup of coffee.
But...
What does that have to do with ?
"Lucky for us, we attracted so paying readers initially," Wang Jian turned on the computer and logged into the website’s backend.
"So, the group of paying readers is truly the foundation for the website’s survival!"
At that mont, the website’s paid user base saw new growth.
Among them, "Anomalies and Creatures" and J.K. Rowling’s new book "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" were the fastest-growing.
Wang Jian clicked the mouse, checking the latest Chapter uploaded by that British female author.
Her writing had matured a lot, and she knew how to sell anticipation and exciting points well.
Only...
The updates were still too slow!
"Sigh, it always cos back to depending on myself," Wang Jian clicked the mouse and entered the review section of "Anomalies and Creatures."
Last ti, he had forcefully explained the theory of "Information Unification" from the original work using "quantum chanics," presenting it through a "brain in a vat" world concept.
Given the complexity of this theory and the lack of basic knowledge among the lower classes in the United States, such a far-fetched idea actually got past them.
Even two Hollywood scriptwriters, temporarily idle at ho due to a strike, discussed through Twitter with Wang Jian about the possibility of all humanity living in a "brain in a vat" world controlled by "quantum computers."
"I can spin a good yarn, but you guys can spin it even better!" Wang Jian pulled a wry smile and shook his head helplessly, "The problem is, I can’t tell which is which!"
"And both of you are called Wachowski!"
He thought for a mont and started typing on the keyboard.
"I think the readers are the ones who pay for creativity. Instead of discussing with , why not turn it directly into text and publish it on the website?"
About two to three minutes later, he saw their reply.
"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Wang. We will promptly turn the idea into text and publish it on the website."
Great, I’ve roped in another one; scriptwriters should have so writing skills, right?
Soon, Wang Jian put this matter behind him.
He took out the outline, compared it with the original story in his mind, and prepared to continue revising "Anomalies and Creatures."
"Next is..."
The protagonist returns with a Demon to pick up his daughter?
Damn, it feels incredibly dissonant to imagine a Demon zooming through the Abyss in a spaceship.
Writing this would probably drive those orthodox D&D fans mad, right?
What happened to the balanced power among Angels, Demons, and Devils?
Where’s the blood war between the Abyss and Hell?
Wang Jian thought it over, "Well, it’ll be however it will be!"
After all, there shouldn’t be that many readers of sci-fi literature looking for D&D rules.
Probably...
So, a quarter-hour later.
As the sound of rapid typing echoed through the office, Wang Jian transford from a "Technology Elite" back into a bestselling author.
And shortly after, in the book review section and Twitter discussions, people quickly started comnting.
"God, ’Anomalies and Creatures’ has finally updated!"
"Want to bet? The heroine in this part must be a Vampire!"
"Psh, just watch! The Husky is the true love!"
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