Richmond, California, is a very inconspicuous small seaside town. In 1990, Steve Jobs officially moved Pixar here. Even though various measures including layoffs were introduced later, it still could not change its fate of losing money one after another. Although an animation contract was signed with Disney in 1991, due to Michael Eisner's obstruction and the strong advancement of the "The Lion King" project, the funds were delayed.

Due to the long-term failure to make profits and continued to lose money, Steve Jobs has been determined to sell Pixar since 1991, and the transaction targets are some companies including Microsoft. However, except for his old rivals who once offered quotes, other companies all look down on Pixar's future.

Until 1993, Pixar was still in the hands of Steve Jobs. Just like in the past few years, he was still looking for the next home for this animation studio, and there was still only one company that offered a offer - Microsoft!

In the past two years, Pixar Studio has no choice but to provide computer animation production services for other companies, and has successively produced TV advertisements for brands such as Trojan and Lissidlin, struggling to maintain the operation of the studio.

At this time, in a conference room in Pixar's single-story office area, several people were discussing the serious problems faced by the studio.

"Ed, I heard that Steve wants to sell the studio again?"

The speaker was John Lassett, Pixar's veteran and creative director.

"That's right!" Ed Kaml nodded helplessly, "Next computer business is not good. I think you all know that Steve encountered some trouble in terms of funds. Pixar's losses last year..."

He made a gesture that everyone knew.

"Where is Disney? The $26 million investment they promised has not yet arrived!" Jim Morris said angrily, "They signed a contract with us for an animated feature film, but refused to invest money!"

"Michael Eisner said that he would not consider executing that contract until the release of "The Lion King"." Ed Camel was quite helpless. Pixar was like its owner Steve Jobs, who has been lucky since the 1990s.

"I heard that Steve is currently negotiating with Microsoft, maybe we should be prepared..." Andrew Stanton was also helpless in his words.

"Don't blame Steve. He is a businessman first and a computer enthusiast. He has invested nearly 30 million yuan in recent years but has not received any returns. It is normal to sell Pixar."

Ed Kaml had no intention of judging Steve Jobs' behavior, and the other party was a profit-seeking businessman after all.

"We should start saving ourselves." John Lasette waved his fist, "We should concentrate the remaining funds. Start the animated feature film and make a clip for Disney to see, so that they can understand that 3D computer animation is the future!"

"John, I think you should have heard of Michael Eisner's arbitrary arrogance. Do you think this will change his mind? Also, "The Lion King" is a work by Ryan Jenkins. I believe you all understand the appeal behind this name. Do you think they will give up 2D animation and support us?"

"Ed. Actually, the animated feature I want to make is also the work of Ryan Jenkins." John Lassett seemed to be ready and took out a book called Ryan Story from under his seat and opened it quickly. "Toy Story! I think you should have read this short story. Toys given vitality are very suitable for computer animation."

Of course they have all read this story, and those who are still in Pixar are all full of imagination and childlike innocence. Wonderful works like "Ryan's Story Collection" are the most suitable for their appetite.

In fact, they discussed this project a long time ago, but later it was left unresolved due to funding issues.

The rest of the people showed helpless smiles. Ed Kamul spoke, "Yes! We have discussed this project before, have we not, John? But have you ever thought about another question?"

"Fund!" He pointed to the other party's "Ryan Story Collection" in front of the other party. "Just last year, Sony Columbia wanted to buy the "Brave Game" inside. The price was $4 million and the North American box office share was paid by his agent without hesitation... Well, what should we use to impress that super genius? Do you expect to get free authorization?"

There was silence in the conference room. "Toy Story" is just a short story, and it is bound to be adapted into a script by the other party. Who doesn't know Ryan now? Jenkins' story is likely to become a popular movie. How can you get it without paying a considerable price?

"Let's do it, let's contact us first. There is still hope after doing it. If you don't do it, you can only wait." John Lasette obviously didn't give up.

"If Pixar is reported to be good news that it will produce Ryan Jenkins's work, we may not be able to get new investments, and the pressure on Steve can be less." Andrew Stanton added.

"Oh well."

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It was very, very unexpected. Ryan didn't expect that he was playing Pixar, and the other party took the initiative to contact him. Of course, this had nothing to do with the acquisition.

Historical inertia showed its power. The article "Toy Story" he wrote in advance actually became the other party's favor. It seemed that except for the people around him who were directly influenced by him, the rest of the people and things would always return to the starting point after a circle.

After receiving a call from Jinsley, Ryan thought about it for a moment and asked the other party to visit Pixar Studio. A day later they happily agreed.

After getting off the car, Nicole Kidman looked at the single-floor studio in front of him and couldn't help but curl his lips.

"Okay, Nicole, we are here to visit, not to pick on the trick."

Ryan knew that Nicole did not have any objections to the studio, but to the person in front of the studio. Obviously, Steve Jobs's arrogant attitude was remembered in her heart two years ago.

"Hello, Mr. Jobs."

He greeted this guy who was famous in his previous life and shook hands with the two people he introduced. Ryan looked at them one by one, which was much younger than the image he remembered.

"Mr. Laset, I've seen "Andrew and the Adventure of Power" directed by you, which is very outstanding." The last one is the director of "Toy Story" in his previous life.

Originally, the people who were in contact with Ryan were John Rassett and Ed Camel, but looking at today's appearance, it seems that Steve Jobs is the main one. Although the other party was a business godfather in his previous life, his arrogant personality and self-centered style could not be liked.

I believe that if Pixar hadn't asked for it, this guy would have shown his frigidity and arrogance just like last time he met.

Ryan is okay, after all, I heard about his character in his previous life.

Nicole is different. He is quite polite when facing John Lasette and Ed Camel. He directly showed his pointed chin when treating Jobs.

Ryan knew very well that in each other's eyes, he and Nicole were just entertainment stars, and in front of business tycoons like him, they should be born to be one level lower.

But Steve Jobs doesn't understand that his and Nicole's assets may not be inferior to him. Steve Jobs is not even a billionaire now.

"In Pixar, there is no difference between the top and bottom. Any employee can directly express his opinion when facing his boss. Our studio is actually an amusement park."

Walking in the strange studio arranged by Steve Jobs, there was a few words in his mind. Ed Kaml would add a few words from time to time.

Ryan also looked at the workshops, each of which was different. Some looked like a dressing room for football, some looked like an electronic game room, and some looked like a gypsy show stall. It was not like a company, but like a dazzling array of Chinatown.

Not only that. Sometimes you can hear some computer programmers shouting, and even see the two of them blushing for a little disagreement. They seem to be fucking at any time, but then they seem to have nothing happened and continue to work closely together.

As for the "belower" mentioned by Jobs, Ryan had heard of it in his previous life, but had not seen it. In fact, he could vaguely guess that there is no distinction between superiors and inferiors, and the above refers to Ed Camel, Andrew Stanton and others. If someone really dares to confront Steve Jobs, with his personality...

Although the goal has been set, both Ryan and Nicole have remained silent along the way. I believe that as long as they show their interest, this guy will really dare to shout a sky-high price in the future negotiations of Scott.

Never underestimate the desire for profits of a once successful businessman! This is what Scott Swift said on the phone before coming.

"How is it, is Ryan Pixar different from other studios?" Ed Camel asked with a smile.

"Well...why, it feels messy, don't mind, you should know that I am an amateur about these, and this is just a personal opinion."

Ryan showed off his acting skills when he won the Oscar Little Golden Man, and even Nicole next to him thought he was really no longer interested in Pixar.

Next, both parties went to the reception room and talked about the adaptation of "Toy Story".

"3d animation is the future development trend. The first computer animation movie will definitely be born in Pixar Studios. Although we are facing difficulties now, the future will definitely surprise everyone."

John Lasset talked endlessly, as if he wanted to convince Ryan from the other side that they did not ask for free authorization, as long as the other party was willing to lower the price.

"I will think about it!" Ryan responded casually, and this sentence was not much different from polite refusal.

After half an afternoon, he and Nicole took the initiative to say goodbye, and Ed Camel and John Lasette's faces were already showing disappointment.

"Ryan, you shouldn't be interested in this messy studio, right?" Nicole Kidman asked back to the car in Los Angeles.

"No, Nicole." Ryan shook his head and said firmly, "Let Scott start the acquisition negotiations." (To be continued, please search Piaotiansi, the novel is better, updated and faster!
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