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Chapter 226 Spying
When Song Yang returned to the office, he saw Gallo, who had been rushed back from the SEMA modified car competition held in Las Vegas, was squatting in front of the computer, clicking the keyboard, while the dog-headed military strategist Evan Spi Gerr is still in command.

"Song!"

Gallo, who was busy pressing the keyboard, saw Song Yang coming in, raised his head and shouted, then lowered his head and pressed it cracklingly, muttering, "This is what Internet companies should develop!"

Song Yang took a look and saw that Gallo was playing "Warcraft 2" released by Blizzard last year. This is also the thing that established Blizzard's game industry status. In addition, the concept of "Fog of War" that became popular in the game world is this game. Made it first.

That is to say, players can only see a very small range of vision around themselves, but not the opponent's vision, which increases the gameplay. If you have to explain it in human terms, then refer to the "Three Sisters in the Grass" of a certain game, or a Three big men jumped out of the grass, e-sports does not require eyesight, etc., all of which were played by Blizzard first.

Looking at Gallo who is playing games with great interest, it is no wonder that Gallo, who is usually not very interested in computer software, can be so interested. Countless people are like Gallo. I am afraid that the first people who understand computers are from At the beginning of the game, compared to the boring programming, the game is more attractive...

"Tonight, prepare a party to welcome Xue Leshan, Blizzard, and Valve to join ICQ!" Song Yang explained to Gallo and Evan Spiegel.

As soon as Gallo and Evan Spiegel heard that a party was going to be held, they immediately became interested. Compared with games, these two party creatures like parties the most.

Since Gallo got involved with Evan Spiegel, the number of parties in San Jose, which was originally dominated by technology and Internet companies, has increased significantly. Now the two are well-known in San Jose.

"Song, don't worry, today I will definitely hold a party that they will never forget for the rest of their lives!"

Gallo said eagerly, and Evan Spiegel on the side nodded again and again, then went out to pick up the phone, and started to talk, not too familiar with the road.

Song Yang glanced at Evan Spiegel suspiciously, just nodded, without saying anything more, turned his head to look at Gallo, and remembered the Siebel car that participated in the modified car race.

"How did Siebel perform on the SEMA modified car?" Song Yang asked casually.

Hearing this, Gallo couldn't help showing a little embarrassment, "It's not bad!"

Seeing Song Yang's scrutinizing gaze, Gallo had no choice but to say, "Siebel's appearance at SEMA modified cars still attracts a lot of attention. Among sports car modification and concept cars, the speed of Siebel is faster than that of modified sports cars from Honda and BMW." The speed is even faster, and the speed has reached the same level as sports cars such as Lamborghini and Porsche!"

Gallo first praised Siebel's amazing performance when he appeared on the SEMA modified car, and then said vaguely, "It's just that the car media and car critics' comments on Siebel are not very good. , I think Siebel is too "like" to Lamborghini!"

What Song Yang can see, not to mention those old guns in the automobile industry, the Siebel car that debuted for the first time, in terms of speed, is indeed amazing, but it is only related to the appearance design and style. It is too "like" with Lamborghini. This kind of imitation style is not too much in the automotive industry.

Especially for emerging auto brands, this is not a big deal. After all, the auto industry does not have to "learn" from each other too much, but because of this, the auto industry does not care too much about "imitators", because imitators are very It is difficult to form your own style, once you can't get out of your own way, just imitate blindly, maybe you will be a little famous at the beginning, but in the end it will definitely disappear from everyone!
Song Yang was not surprised, but just said to Gallo, "You tell the Siebel Automobile Club, I want to see Siebel's own style for the next car, otherwise, either the Siebel Automobile Club will close, or Anduran , Stewart and the others leave!"

Song Yang has no requirements for Xibel Automobile. It immediately surpasses all the old sports cars, but it must have its own style and brand, and cannot wear the hat of "imitator". The media commented on the rumor that "the Internet upstart invested in a used car" company.

Hearing Song Yang's words, Gallo felt relieved. Although it was an ultimatum, it meant that Song Yang was not ready to let people like Anduran and Stewart leave the Siebel Motor Club, and he still spent money to let them They continue to develop the next Siebel new model.

And the chance for the Siebel Automobile Club is next time. If Song Yang can't be satisfied next time, then the entire Siebel Automobile Club will really be unable to avoid turmoil.

In a villa in San Jose at night, when the Blizzard trio, Gabe Newell, Harrington, and the Hauser brothers walked in, they immediately heard bursts of deafening music. Accompanied by the music, it was A group of girls in cool clothes shuttled around the villa, and there were many models playing around in the swimming pool.

Gallo, who was pretending to be DJing on the stage, wore a pair of sunglasses at night and wore the most popular big gold chain around his neck this year. Hip-hop and rap singing broke out in America this year, and this kind of clothing began to follow that Help the singer become popular.

"Welcome to the game geniuses in America, they are all future billionaires!" Gallo on the stage yelled loudly when he saw Mike Morwaime and others coming in.

Immediately, Mike Mohuaimi, Gabe Newell and others became the focus of the crowd. The girl who came to the party, like a wolf who saw its prey, embraced Mohuaimi and the others.

When Song Yang and Irene arrived, the scene was already full of noise. Mike Mohuaimi and others acted a little rusty, but there were many girls around them. two girls.

The most active ones are the Hauser Brothers. The two who were bored in the conference room today completely let go, and ran to the swimming pool with Gallo and Evan Spiegel as if they were back at home. inside.

Ken Williams, Roberta and his wife also came to participate, but they didn't follow the toss, but sat down in a corner and tasted the party food.

"Yes, I returned to Sierra, Steve, you can't imagine, Bruno Song is a genius, he will change the entire game industry!"

Ken Williams was on the phone with his old friend Jobs. Jobs saw the news reports. Although there was no official announcement that the Williams and his wife would return to Sierra, the two were invited to San Jose. During the period, there were naturally various news, and Jobs also called Ken Williams.

Jobs, who was about to return to Apple, heard what Ken Williams said, and he could feel that Williams was in a very good mood at the moment. In the past two years, he rarely saw Williams in such a mood. When Williams praised Song Yang in this way, Jobs couldn't help but feel a little curious, "It seems that Bruno Song has done something special for you!"

Ken Williams laughed a few times and didn't reveal much, just said, "Steve, you're going to see a brand new Sierra soon, and I promise, it'll surprise everyone."

Jobs listened to Ken Williams talking on the phone for a while, and then asked, "In the future, will Sierra continue to be Apple's friend as before?"

Obviously, Jobs’ phone call was not just to greet old friends. In the past, Sierra was an ally with Apple. For the games released, the preferred PC platform was Apple Computer, and even some games were exclusive to Apple Computer, and Microsoft was the last choice. system computer.

Now that ICQ has acquired Xueleshan, as we all know, as the founder of ICQ Internet, Song Yang has a closer relationship with Microsoft. Before Song Yang teamed up with Microsoft and stabbed Netscape, it is still one of the landmark events of the American Internet. .

When Jobs asked this question, Ken Williams froze for a moment, and then realized that his current identity had also changed.

"Steve, what I can guarantee is that the Apple system is the most important partner of Sierra just like the Microsoft system. The products and games released by Sierra will also be launched in two versions at the same time!"

Ken Williams said on the phone that what he can do as the president of Sierra Mountain is to keep the same level and develop two versions of games for Apple and Microsoft systems at the same time. As for the past, blatantly It is not impossible to stand for Apple, but it requires Apple to pay, a large sum of money, to let Xue Leshan release exclusive games for Apple computers!

For this result, Jobs, who is busy selling NEXT to Apple and preparing to return to Apple, is already very satisfied. Being able to get Sierra to cooperate with Apple is also a bargaining chip for him to return to Apple.

"So, Steve, just like the rumors, are you going to return to Apple?!" Ken Williams heard Jobs ask about Apple, and asked him. After 12 years, if Jobs returned to Apple? If it returns to Apple, it will definitely be heavy news in the technology industry.

Jobs also laughed, but did not say it directly. After all, he was only in contact with Apple, and it is still unknown whether he will return in the end.

"Apple found Larry and asked Larry to persuade me to return to Apple. I'm still thinking about it!"

Jobs mentioned another friend, Larry Ellison, another big thorn in the technology industry. Larry Ellison is persuading Jobs to return to Apple. Of course, by the way, the NEXT system that has not been developed for several years, Pack it up and sell it to Apple, and let Apple take over this mess.

Larry Ellison did not deal with Microsoft, but he got along very well with Jobs. The relationship between Jobs and Larry Ellison was also better than that of the Williams couple. Greetings from Roberta!"

"It's Jobs!"

Ken Williams, who put down the phone, saw Song Yang who was sitting in front of him, and said directly to Song Yang that he didn't want to leave the impression that his new owner was a mess.

(End of this chapter)