Reborn America, this is my time

Chapter 132 I, Ethan Jones, Act Steadily

At nine o'clock the next morning, the siblings had breakfast in the restaurant of the Biltmore after washing. This luxury hotel built in [-] is one of the historical landmarks of Los Angeles and even America. The lobby, golden pillars and murals vividly show the western gold rush in the middle of the last century, but the luxurious decoration cannot attract Ethan's attention now, because at this moment, there is a stack of hotel supplies in front of him. newspaper.

Today, the headline on the front page of the "Los Angeles Times" is-["Star Wars" is the best fairy tale movie since "The Wizard of Oz"!"Ethan Jones' creativity in games is second to none! 】

The headline on the front page of the "New York Times" is-["Star Wars" is a movie full of surprises and thrills, which brings us to a wonderful world that we have never seen before!Ethan Jones' game is a high-level summary of the plot of the movie, and the dark deep space also makes me deeply fascinated! 】

The front page of the "Chicago Tribune" even directly wrote-[The "Star Wars" movies and games dazzled me, and I only remember one sentence until now, 'May the Force be with you'! 】

The dog-licking words made Ethan smile.

Ah no!
In fact, since yesterday, his mouth has never been closed again!

"Wow~Ethan~Are you so happy?"

While Ethan was smirking, a white hand appeared in front of him and kept waving it.

Looking up, Evelyn, who had already finished her breakfast, was looking at him with a smile on her face.

"Although I know the success of "Star Wars" is exciting, but I also think, you should be used to this kind of success, right? Since "Snake", our games have been on the road to hit the road , we have been successful for three years in a row! Even if this success can be called a miracle, after a night of digestion...you still can't have a good meal?"

"Ok?"

Evelyn folded her hands, her chin on the back of her hands, her head slightly tilted.

There was a smile in the beautiful eyes staring at Ethan at the moment.

She admitted that the success of "Star Wars" really made her heart excited, and seeing the crowds following with her own eyes yesterday made her extremely happy, but after going back to the hotel and sleeping, she has accepted the fact of success and can return to normal life , but Ethan... How can this guy who has gone through the same incident as her laugh like the landlord's stupid son?
Although everyone has vanity and likes to gain success and praise, and Ethan is actually more handsome when he smiles, but keep smiling?That's a little too careless, right?
"Oh Evelyn, you don't understand—" Ethan twisted his body with his sister's curiosity, "Our success this time is different from the previous two, because it's called "Star Wars."

"This name alone can benefit us for a lifetime."

That's right!

The happiest part of Ethan Jones is to get a ride on "Star Wars"!
As the world's second largest IP with a total global revenue of [-] billion "Pokémon", it can crush Marvel and Mickey's No. [-] IP in North America.

When he successfully stepped on the golden legend level of the era, he was equivalent to having a golden body!A golden body that can be mentioned by the public no matter when and where!
Although last year's "Pac-Man" has the same effect, because it is the first artificial intelligence in the field of video games, even decades later, they will be active in front of people, because it will be time and time again They have become the training objects of major AI companies, and papers related to artificial intelligence will cite their works all over the world, but that is all a matter in the academic world.

For the general public, space operas like "Star Wars" are more accessible.

Besides, for things like golden bodies, the more the better~ When most people in the world are living for fame and fortune, can he, Ethan Jones, ascend to the altar again and again?

wow~
That kind of thing makes people more excited, right?
It's a pity that this kind of popularity that can only be proved by time cannot be justified in a few words. If there is no memory of the previous life, Ethan will definitely feel that "Star Wars" is just an ordinary success just like Evelyn. And it is precisely because Evelyn can't understand the cultural effects brought by "Star Wars", so when Ethan kept saying that he was only happy with the name "Star Wars", Evelyn's face was just Helplessness and pampering can continue to emerge.

"Okay, Okay, Okay..." Evelyn took the initiative to admit defeat, "I don't understand your thoughts, but I support your emotional catharsis."

"After all, being happy every day is the most important thing, right?"

"Of course!" Ethan nodded with a smile.

But before he could continue talking, Evelyn said again: "However, I personally think that while we are happy, should we also consider the company's situation?"

"Our usual skipping work may not have any impact on the company, but now..."

Evelyn pursed her lips.

"I guess our company's phone may have been blown up?"

"Or, now, there are many people looking for us all over the world?"

She spoke words of affirmation with a tone of incredulity.

Yes!

This is the reason why Evelyn felt that Ethan was a little dazed!

On the first day when the product exploded, the two bosses in the company disappeared as if they had evaporated?

This company runs...

It's too much of a child's play, right?
But Ethan felt that there was nothing wrong with it, "Oh Evelyn, don't pay attention to these little things."

"We didn't come out to play, we came to investigate the market feedback of the company's new products."

"This is laying a solid mass foundation for better research and development of the next product."

"I believe those people can understand."

Hearing the cheeky words, Evelyn couldn't laugh or cry.

"Oh Ethan—would you like some face?—"

The girl looked at her brother helplessly.

Ethan, on the other hand, pretended to be puzzled with a stern face. After he and the girl looked at each other for a while, he finally couldn't help but burst out laughing, and picked up the knife and fork to eat quickly.

Of course he knew that what Evelyn said was true. As the helm of a company, the most important thing to do when the product is launched is to sit at the base and command remotely, but at the same time...

He is also a person!

He loves flowers and applause!

I prefer the public's bragging and pursuit!
Because it will make him very happy!
Of course, after enjoying the glitz, Ethan didn't forget about his business, and drove all the way back to the company, and when the two of them appeared in front of Julis Noble again, the executive director of the company directly talked to the two of them. His eyes were red, and he almost didn't cry.

"Oh my God! You're finally back!"

"If you don't show up again, I will call the police! No——If you don't show up again, I think the leader of our country will personally issue a missing person notice for you!"

Julis, the little girl, seemed to have not slept all night, and her face was greasy and haggard.

After complaining twice, she directly moved Xiao Shangao's documents in front of the two, letting the unreliable bosses deal with the tricky things in front of them immediately.

After a simple flip, Evelyn raised her fist angrily and hit Ethan's arm twice, because in the past 24 hours, they really became missing persons——

Professor Barbara Babcock, who was far away in Washington, called to congratulate them. She said that the dark lord of the Galactic Empire, Darth Vader, had already killed the DoJ at noon that day. The Minister of the DoJ, down to the ordinary staff in the office, no one does not know that Washington's surrender speed can be faster than the Gallic chicken.Since everyone knows her relationship with the game of fate, and many people have children in their families, the professor asserted that those people may ask themselves to ask them for an autograph in the near future. If this kind of thing really happens, She hoped that the two of them could come to Washington to satisfy the curiosity of some children, big and small.

Professor Vinton Cerf in Virginia sent a fax because of his hearing. The professor was 'angry' because he didn't get the latest Star Wars electronic arcade machine. He 'demanded' Evelyn this 'bad The students 'immediately distributed 500 units to themselves, and the harvesting address was in Arlington on the edge of Washington. As for the cost, he said that the DoD was willing to contribute [-] million for their research, and he also told Evelyn not to be surprised, because A toilet seat in their place costs [-] knives.

If the two professors were unable to attend the scene in person because they were not in California, then Principal Fred Terman came directly by car. Accompanied by Julis Noble, the old principal witnessed the opening of the Destiny game headquarters. Busy and the efficiency of the factory, and said with a smile, after Evelyn and Ethan finished their work, he would go to his place as a guest, because he felt that the headquarters of the Destiny game was a bit small. Large venues are inevitable.

When these messages were quickly captured by Evelyn, the girl gave Ethan a hard look.

Then he stood up and ran to the communication room beside him to call back the professors.

Such a situation made Ethan laugh and shake his head, and besides Barbara and the three of them, Ralph Bell, Arnold Spielberg, Chuck Pai Duo and MOS, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, as well as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas also visited the company or called to express their joy to Ethan.

The funniest thing here is George Lucas. This bearded man really went to Hawaii like an ostrich to avoid the bad news. Because of the time difference, the theaters in the eastern part of the United States have been covered by "Star Wars" The hammer exploded, he was still in Hawaii and he hadn't gotten up yet, he was actually awakened by Joy's phone call in his sleep, and then...

He took the flight back to Los Angeles with his pants in his hands.

And his phone call to Ethan was the last operation before boarding the plane.

He hoped that Ethan would keep it a secret for himself, and never mention his evasive behavior to the media. He wanted to accept the success of "Star Wars" with a glorious image, and at the same time——

"I want everyone to know that those who think "Star Wars" is rubbish are evil!"

This record made Ethan very happy.It's really interesting that George Lucas acts like a shrinking turtle when he is sprayed, and pretends to be a beep when he is good.

When the "Star Wars" movies and games have double slaughtered North America, the concern among friends is like a torrent of water.

Write down the kindness of these people, and then slowly reply, and then Ethan picked up the business order again.

Compared with business invitations, these interpersonal exchanges are not enough. In the past 24 hours, the administrative department of the Destiny game has received more than 500 calls in total. The large and small merchants who have cooperated with them Calls came one after another, wanting to buy "Star Wars" electronic arcade machines, and the total number of orders even reached [-] units.

Calculated at 600 units, the total order here has reached [-] million!

If you add the 4000 units from the North American theaters, the electronic arcade machine "Star Wars" can bring [-] to [-] million operating income to Destiny Games!

and this……

It is a peak that even "Pac-Man" can't match!
For this kind of mass business, Ethan definitely wanted to do it, but he didn't make a decision right away, but scanned the news from the North American theater chain. Just like what he heard last night, the North American theater chain was After the game exploded, they placed an order overnight, wanting to directly take away the [-] electronic arcade machines they ordered from Ethan, and also placed an additional order of [-] units, hoping that Ethan could deliver them as soon as possible.

Maybe they all know how urgent these orders are, or maybe they all understand that they can no longer swallow the crazy effect of "Star Wars" on their own, so when placing more orders, they also voluntarily expressed , the previous protection agreement no longer exists, as long as Destiny Games can give them priority to provide [-] electronic arcade machines, then the eight-week limit will automatically expire.

When this fax document appeared, Ethan's face was filled with a happy smile.

In fact, when he signed the protection contract with the North American cinema, he didn't care about this kind of clause.

Because business is business, and breach of contract is part of business.

At the beginning, he did sign the contract for the film arrangement.

But when he signed the contract, he knew that when the movie hit and the order came, he would not be able to continue to abide by the contract as agreed.

To tear it up directly and sell it to the outside world is what he needs to do most!
And the North American theaters?
Go to court and pay for a little loss.

As for what to say, will this kind of behavior tear your face?

Do not make jokes.

The bosses of North American theaters dare not do such a thing.

Because since ancient times, Hollywood has been a seller's market!
When "Star Wars" has ignited North America, they, as arcade sellers, have the right to sell arcade machines to anyone. North American theaters want to refuse?Can!Don't take the arcade machine in the future!
When this kind of place that relies on content to eat meets invincible content——

kneel!

That's the way to make money!

"Before, we have delivered [-] electronic arcade machines to North American theaters, and now there are [-] units that have not yet been delivered. In this case, they still need [-] units, while other merchants in North America want [-]. In other words, the current sales volume of our game is [-] units?"

Ethan made some calculations, and then turned his attention to Julis Noble.

"Yeah." The administrator nodded and said, "From the current point of view, this is the case."

"Okay, since there is no problem with the North American cinema line, let's take these orders." Ethan put down the document and said, "You can communicate with Michael, and leave enough time for the factory to deliver according to the delivery timeline within one month." The production quantity they need, to ensure that the workers over there can get full wages, and then hand over the remaining quantity that we cannot complete, let’s find a factory to do it.”

"According to the order of the merchants first and then the theater line, arrange the arrival time for those merchants in the order they ordered. If they can accept it, then let them transfer the deposit to our company's account. If they can't accept it, then just Sorry to see you again.”

Speaking of this, Ethan paused for a moment, and after thinking for a few seconds, he made a decision again, "By the way, since the North American theaters have indicated that they don't need to monopolize it, let them remove the 40 storage fee."

If you look at Ethan's company from the perspective of future generations, you will definitely question the production capacity of Destiny Games, because the slow production speed may lead to the loss of orders.

But in fact, the productivity of the Destiny game is not low. If it is high, there may be problems, because the arcade is considered a seasonal product, and there must be a time interval between the launch of the game. At the same time, the arcade It is another product that can easily reach the upper limit of sales. The maximum demand in a market is generally constant and rarely fluctuates. In this case, it is a problem for the company to hire workers with the maximum quota for a long time. No small cost burden.

After all, Destiny Games is not a foundry like Futukang.In the case of only producing its own products all year round, how to control the number of people in the factory has become the most troublesome problem.

But Ethan's original plan was to cut off the factory's business after becoming famous.

Directly learn from Apple in the previous life, find a foundry to produce, and reduce operating costs to the extreme.

But after experiencing Thomas' teaching and Warner and Philips' troubles, he now feels that his company's production capacity cannot be lost no matter what.Because this can ensure that he can produce products all the time, and it can also ensure that he will not be out of stock due to external reasons.

As for how to keep the factory from idling?
Then this kind of thing can only be considered slowly after the launch of the home machine.

"Okay, I see." Julis Noble wrote down her work.

"Boss, shall I go out to assign tasks first?" She asked tentatively.

"Okay, you go." Ethan nodded in agreement.

As she left, Ethan picked up the remaining documents and slowly flipped through them.

After solving the two important problems of interpersonal relationship and business order, the remaining things are actually very easy. For example, the old buddy "Los Angeles Times" and his deadly rival "New York Times" sent him an invitation to Give him an exclusive interview and ask him to talk about the development process of these years;
For another example, "Time" and "Newsweek" sent him invitations, wanting to invite him to shoot a cover, if Ethan doesn't have time, they can come to shoot;
For example, "The Tonight Show", which was born in 1954, couldn't wait to invite him to appear on the stage of NBC. The current host Johnny Carson even sent a handwritten invitation letter directly, which showed Strong anticipation...

When Ethan found out that the media couldn't wait to get in touch with him, he immediately clung to his face with pride. He liked the interesting behavior of these media!but--

After a brief flip, Ethan threw them aside.

Because he doesn't want to show his face in public yet.

No way, who made him so handsome?
If after the exposure, countless people start to pay attention to his astonishing appearance, thus ignoring the game itself, then for a person who relies on talent for a living, isn't the gain outweighed the loss?
Well, well, this is actually bullshit.

The real reason why he refused the interview was that he wanted to know the sales volume of competitors' products first.

After he had thrown out Wang Zha, he really wanted to know how many people in the continent of America would buy home consoles from Mirov and Atari?

If not, then he would naturally open the door to the media and make a fuss!
And if there is...

He wouldn't have slapped himself if he hadn't said harsh words in advance.

That's right!

He Ethan Jones is such a steady man!
Hehe ~
　Note: ①George Lucas really went to Hawaii to avoid the bad news before the movie was released. This is what he said himself. ②As for the eight-week exclusivity of the game theaters in the previous article, I will write it clearly here, so there is no note.In fact, North American theaters have always been suppressed in front of Hollywood or content creators. "The Last Jedi" Disney requires 65% of the bill for the first four weeks, and requires each theater's largest hall to show movies for four consecutive weeks. North American theaters dare not even show a fart. The share of "The Force Awakens" is also 64% in the first four weeks, and the theaters dare not speak.And when Lucas decided to put the merchandise of "Star Wars" in theaters for sale, in order to make money, he also authorized other stores to sell them. As a result, other malls sneaked away, and theaters did not dare to fart.Since the birth of theater chains, they are really just drinking soup. The profit of popcorn soda is really as high as 80.00% to 85%. Over the years, they have opened restaurants in movie theaters in an attempt to make money in this way.In reality, they really dare not bargain with real content parties, because they need movie screenings more than Hollywood, and the kind of game dealers who can live without movie theaters are the most feared by North American theaters in reality. The content provider, so what is not exclusive is only a starting right, and there is no other practical significance.

　　
　
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