Ch. 81Acquiring the Company? (Bonus Chapter for Lord of the Rings' Ten-Thousand Reward)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Yan Kai, a reporter, waits outside Ant Army Company hoping to get information about a potential cooperation between Apple and Ant Army.
- Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, arrives at Ant Army Company to discuss a possible acquisition.
- Cook offers 13 billion US dollars for Ant Army Company, later increasing the offer to 15 billion US dollars.
- Zhao Min, Ant Army Company's president, declines the offers, stating that the company is not for sale under any conditions.
Character Developments
- Yan Kai: Shows persistence and dedication in his work as a reporter.
- Tim Cook: Demonstrates determination in pursuing Apple's goals, willing to make significant offers to acquire Ant Army Company.
- Zhao Min: Exhibits strong leadership and resolve in refusing Apple's offers, prioritizing the company's potential and independence over financial gain.
Significant Themes
- Ambition vs. Integrity: Cook's ambition for Apple contrasts with Zhao Min's commitment to Ant Army Company's independence and potential.
- Money vs. Value: The high monetary offers from Apple are seen as less valuable than the intrinsic worth of Ant Army Company.
Character Interactions
- Cook and Zhao Min: Their interaction is tense yet polite, with Cook trying to persuade Zhao Min to sell the company, and Zhao Min firmly refusing.
- Reporters and Cook: The reporters outside the company try to get information from Cook, but he ignores them, focusing on his meeting with Zhao Min.