Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 239 - 245 I Really Owe You Thanks

Half an hour later, Wang Jian finally stepped out of the airport under the guidance of an Apple Marketing Manager and got into a stretched black Lincoln sedan.

"Sorry, Mr. Wang," the other party said apologetically, "Apple needed to announce the guest list for the release event in advance, so it has caused you some inconvenience."

"It’s fine," Wang Jian said with a smile, shaking his head.

Though he was a bit startled, he really didn’t mind.

After all, these people didn’t strip their clothes off; they just wanted a signature...

"But indeed, Silicon Valley is just as Dorsey described it: because of the ubiquity of computers and the convenience of switching to website reading during breaks from busy work.

It seems I’m even more popular here than in New York."

Sigh, if only they just paid to read without behaving like star-struck fans, that would be even better.

Wang Jian thought to himself as he stepped into the car door that the other person had opened for him.

"Mr. Wang, let me introduce you," the marketing manager pointed to the big fat man sitting inside, "This gentleman is one of the co-founders of Apple computers, Mr. Wozniak."

Even without being tech-savvy, Wang Jian was still in the computer industry.

So he naturally had heard of this legendary programmer.

"Mr. Wozniak, it’s a pleasure to meet you." Wang Jian extended his hand and shook hands with him.

But unexpectedly, the big fat man across from him handed over two books.

"Mr. Wang, could you sign these for me?"

Uh...

Wang Jian looked at the sincere eyes of the other man and was momentarily speechless.

"Of course." He paused for a moment, then took the books and began to sign.

However, when Wang Jian returned the two novels to the other party, Wozniak pushed over a packaged box.

"Mr. Wang, this is the latest model of the Apple laptop, which I promised I would give to you."

Apple computer, a promise?

Wang Jian looked at the other party, momentarily confused.

Not until Wozniak mentioned "Twitter" did he finally understand what this was all about.

So this was the mogul who didn’t treat money as money and had funded a group of book fans to travel to the NASDAQ in New York?

Wang Jian looked at the excited legendary programmer opposite him and inwardly scoffed, "Please, you’re a legend in the internet industry, a super billionaire.

Aren’t you going to do something like Bill Gates and set up a charitable foundation, or like Erikson and host swinger parties?

Instead, you’re doing something this boring?

I really do thank you!"

"Right, Wang," Wozniak asked familiarly, "What’s the deal with ’Xiling Empire’? Are you going to write a prequel to ’Anomalies’?"

"Uh..." Wang Jian took a moment to think, then pulled out the most common excuse used by writers, "Such things still require inspiration."

Unexpectedly, Wozniak nodded in deep agreement.

"Indeed, creative stuff does need a lot of inspiration for support.

Just like when I was 6 years old, I made a semiconductor radio, or at 11, I introduced symbols into computer systems and recompiled a gaming console using BASIC language."

He then sighed, "In recent years, I feel my inspiration has run out, and it’s not so easy to achieve breakthrough progress."

What about the unique operating system of Apple computers? Don’t you consider that a breakthrough?

Wang Jian looked at Wozniak, who had a serious expression with not the slightest hint of boastfulness.

This conversation was going nowhere!

The marketing manager, noticing the carriage had fallen quiet, quickly spoke up, "Mr. Wang, why don’t you rest at the hotel for a bit?"

"In the evening, we will have someone deliver the final version of the Apple audio player to you."

"I’ll deliver it myself," Wozniak interjected, fixing the marketing manager with a stern gaze.

"What is this big shot up to now?" The marketing manager was near his breaking point.

However, considering Wozniak’s status, he could only grit his teeth and agree.

Huh?

The Apple co-founder personally delivering a sample?

If Apple valued the audio player this much, should he consider buying more Apple stock?

As Wang Jian frantically searched his memory for any trace of the Apple player, the car gradually pulled to a stop in front of the hotel.

The marketing manager directed the bellhop to help Wang Jian with his luggage and then took his leave.

"Mr. Wang, I won’t disturb your rest any longer."

It must be said, excluding Wall Street and Hollywood, Silicon Valley had the highest concentration of wealthy individuals.

And this five-star hotel in Silicon Valley had nearly impeccable service, especially when it came to food.

In a nutshell, a person from Sichuan could find hot pot here, and someone from France could enjoy escargot.

Even if the chief of the Cannibal Tribe were to visit, they could be provided with a guest list.

Having been hungry for a while, Wang Jian immediately put all other thoughts aside and ordered Chinese cuisine.

Afterward, he composed himself and retired to his presidential suite to rest, along with Tom.

Then, Wang Jian suddenly recalled the chubby man who had been so intimidating at the airport that he’d been kicked out...

Wasn’t that Mr. Wozniak?

Meanwhile, at Netscape’s research and development department.

The technical director, Mark Anderson, was frowning at a tricky technical problem.

Since the escalation of the "Browser War" with Microsoft, he had led his tech team to work tirelessly day and night.

The only leisure time he had, other than sleeping, was probably watching the highly popular "Anomalies and Creatures" on Saturday nights.

It had to be said that the TV series suited his tastes perfectly.

It did not follow the pattern of "villain appears, villain is formidable, superhero appears, superhero defeats villain" like the shows adapted from DC, or Marvel Comics.

Of course, the female leads in "Anomalies" were also very cute.

The key thing was, unlike other heroines, they didn’t just roll in the hay with any "school campus heartthrob" type of handsome man.

This was extremely popular among the programmers in Silicon Valley, including himself.

Mark Anderson checked the time; today was indeed a Saturday.

He glanced at the untested program, then picked up the phone to call his housemaid.

"Please record ’Anomalies and Creatures’ for me on the VCR."

However, after hanging up the phone, Mark Anderson received a text message from none other than Mr. Wozniak.

At this crucial moment, he might have ignored even a text from Netscape’s Chairman Jim Clark.

But Mr. Wozniak was a respected predecessor in the hearts of all Silicon Valley programmers, a pioneer without any impurity.

Mark Anderson opened the message to find it read: "Anomalies and Creatures" author, Wang Jian, is staying at a hotel in Silicon Valley.

Interested in watching the adapted TV show with the original author?

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