Although Angela knew that Pixar's stock would definitely rise, she never thought that 20 million would eventually become 400 million! For her little financial idiot, it was shocking enough to have 70 or 80 million in the end.
Well, I never thought it would end up like this. The girl sighed in her stomach and became a billionaire just like that? It doesn't feel like anything, and... Toy Story is too powerful, right
Although she insisted on returning home after Wildling had completed all the filming tasks, through her mobile phone, Angela fully knew how crazy it was now. To give a simple example, a toy maker has already taken over Woody and Buzz Light. The design and production list for 2019 has not yet come out, and many people have called to order.
But when I think about my previous life, after watching this animation in the cinema, I couldn't help begging my parents to spend 10 yuan at the counter to buy a related comic - that is to take a screenshot of the scene, divide it with the sub-shots of the comic, and then take it out. The picture book I bought was beautifully made, but it was completely a money-making thing - I was relieved. At that time, 1 yuan was still very valuable, so this
The impact of the first digital animation is not to say the last, but it is indeed unprecedented.
This is a reward for Andrew's gang. If it wasn't for these madmen and madmen who started tinkering with computer animation in the late 1970s, God knows how long it would take for full digital animation to appear. However, speaking of it, he was abruptly divided into a big piece of cake from Jobs, otherwise, he should have a net worth of 1 billion at this time. Thinking of this, Angela didn't know whether to be proud or uneasy.
Forget it, anyway, this is already a fait accompli. The girl shook her head and concentrated on choosing clothes. Although her mother helped her choose and choose, she finally chose the black women's suit.
"It's still the most temperamental." Elena couldn't help but admire her daughter as she changed her clothes.
"Thank you mom." Angela forced a smile, and then slandered: So much time wasted!
"But that's your mother." Annie leaned over at this moment and whispered in her ear.
The girl turned her head slightly in astonishment, and the other party winked at her. Angela couldn't help but squeeze Annie's face lightly in a funny voice, and also whispered: "Got it, clever ghost!" Then the room was full of giggles Voice.
After that, Angela went downstairs with her mother, and her father was sitting on the sofa in the living room teasing his younger siblings. He deliberately stayed at home, and it is no wonder that even with his experience in the shopping mall, he still did not expect that his daughter's investment of 20 million would bear such fruit, although this kind of commercial investment with dozens of times the profit is not something he has never done. , but Pixar eventually came out of the woods and reached such heights that no one expected.
"Hey, dear, you're so pretty." After looking up to see his wife and daughter come down, Jared stood up, hugged Angela gently, and kissed her on the forehead.
"Thank you, Dad, I'm so sorry you didn't work with the losers." The daughter grinned, grinding her teeth.
"Hey, Chrissy!" Mom tapped her on the head.
"It's okay, Mary. Chris is right, it's really a pity." Jared reached out and touched his daughter's head, "but, because we all have to admit that she's very unique."
Angela stuck out her tongue. Changed the subject: "To be honest, Dad, this outfit makes me feel like a successful person."
"Don't be silly, my dear, you are already a successful person!" Father laughed and said, "Neither I nor your mother are so rich at your age, and..." He squeezed gently. Squeeze her cheek: "Even if Pixar fails, you are still a successful person. Look at your work, look at the people who like you, we are all proud of you, you are our most precious treasure, understand? !"
"I know, Dad." The daughter hugged him again, "Okay, I'll go."
When she came outside, the car was ready, and Sparrow and her two bodyguards were already waiting for her. That's right, they were two bodyguards. In addition to Pu Guanshui, Buckett also became her long-term bodyguard. Jared made arrangements as soon as he knew his daughter's net worth. Buckett had served as his bodyguard before, and he was the best in the bodyguard company. Unlike Pu Guanshui, he had received completely orthodox bodyguard training. In addition, he had followed Angela to Wilderlin this time, so he became a bodyguard. Preferred.
Become a billionaire and even have one more bodyguard, what will happen in the future? Kidnapping? Angela was a little depressed. She didn't want to accept this interview, but then she thought that it was a fact that she had Pixar's equity in her hands. Even if she rejected Fortune, other media would not report it? So just be generous, but... friends? The girl was a little worried, thinking about the situation after the Oscars last year, she felt that she was a little more worried.
There should be no problem, trust them, Angela said to herself, but she didn't realize that something was accumulating in her heart and was just about to move.
Fortune's Los Angeles branch is located on Red Wall Road, a very modern building. It is said that the entire building belongs to Time Inc., and Fortune magazine has the right to use the 21st and 22nd floors.
Angela and her party were received by a nearly 40-year-old white woman who was the assistant editor-in-chief of the branch. Under her leadership, the girl came to a room facing the street. The decoration was somewhat British classical and modern. The high chair is placed in the middle, the tools needed for photography are placed around, and the bright sunlight pours in from the floor-to-ceiling windows, making the whole room bright and lively.
"Hello, Miss Angela, I'm Emily Cox, and I'm in charge of your interview." The young woman who was already waiting in the room immediately got up and extended her hand with a smile after seeing Angela.
"Hello, Emily, nice to meet you. To be honest, I never thought I would be interviewed by a financial magazine one day." The girl shook hands with everyone in the room, including the photographers.
"Actually, I never thought that one day I would interview a young girl like you. It really makes me feel honored." Emily complimented a little, "Then. Let's shoot the cover first."
Angela nodded and sat down on the high chair as the photographer ordered, waiting for them to polish, adjust, and touch up her makeup. The first time she appeared on the cover of a magazine was not an entertainment magazine. As an actress or singer, she could be considered a creation. made a record.
The photographer took about a hundred photos. The girl was very cooperative and brought out her well-trained dignified and elegant side - like a guest at Buckingham Palace - so that every photographer couldn't help but praised Miss Angela as the best they had ever seen with mirror.
After the filming is over, there is a formal interview. I have to say that Emily has a lot of experience in interviews. The conversation between the two is as usual as a chat, but each topic is closely related to the theme.
"That is, when you decided to inject capital, you didn't know enough about Pixar's year-long losses?"
"Let's put it this way, in fact, I don't know much about finance, nor am I interested. Some people may wonder, how could my daughter understand finance because my father is a successful financier? But it is the truth. I think I put my interest and energy into it. It's all spent on art, so there are so many good works. So, I really don't know enough about Pixar."
"So what made you decide to invest? How did you persuade your father to let you invest? You know, at your current age, if you want to move such a large amount of money, you must need the consent of your guardian."
"Well, okay, let's talk about the latter question first. In order to convince my father, I have done a lot of work, not only collecting a lot of Pixar related materials, but also going to the studio several times, each time with Mr. Jobs, Ed The husband had to talk for a long time, but finally managed to persuade my father, and the reason was the prospect of computer animation, which is also the reason for my investment."
"Well, if I remember correctly, Mr. Jobs admitted in an interview with us that he himself lost faith in computer animation at one point."
"He's honest, maybe it's because I didn't have his 10-year losing streak, and I didn't have that kind of thought at the time. On the contrary, I thought computer animation would definitely have a bright future, and I don't think I need to describe it. The development of computers, I just want to talk about another question, before "Toy Story", many people thought that the animated characters made by computers would not have vitality, so instead of hand-painted animation, only sketches, a person who is completely attentive A painting or a painting made by a person who has no intentions at all, which one has more vitality? So, in the final analysis, it is still whether the makers have put their hearts into it and whether they have invested their own enthusiasm, which is the same as the actor acting!"
"You mean Pixar is such a dynamic company, right?"
"Yes, I think Mr. Andrew and his team are a typical American dream. They have been making computer animation since the late 1970s. They have failed again and again for nearly 20 years, but they still maintain high Passionately moving towards your goals, God is fair, how long you stick to it will get you so much! But even without my script, they can still create another miracle, in this sense, Mr. Jobs It's the most eye-catching!"
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"It's hard for me to imagine that sitting in front of me is a 15-year-old girl. She is smart, beautiful, dignified, and generous. During the interview for more than half an hour, she has been talking eloquently, and her insights on those topics surprised me. So much so that I completely ignored her age. By the end of the interview, I finally believed that Angela's success was entirely achieved by her own efforts. I think if she is willing to devote herself to the financial industry, she will definitely have higher achievements. It's a pity that Mr. Jared is destined to be disappointed; but equally, her fans can rejoice and see her better works in the future!"
—Emily Cox in Editor's Note.
The latest issue of Fortune saw an immediate 10 percent increase in sales on the day it was published. On the cover, Angela was dressed in a black women's suit, sitting on a high chair with her legs crossed, one chin resting, with confidence. The playful smile, easy-going and generous with a touch of elegance, immediately attracted the attention of many people, and then the story about the cover inside surprised many people. After Angela's status as an actor, singer, screenwriter, and consortium daughter Now he has become a millionaire with a private net worth of more than 100 million? ! A lot of people were surprised, and they couldn't help but wonder, what amazing thing about her is that others don't know
The girl's FANS group supports their idols one-sidedly, and they don't understand this. 1. Angela is excellent in everything; 2. If she is not good, please refer to the first one - this belief. And those who understand this will turn to Pixar's previous situation to show Angela's wisdom! In the end, the girl's FANS expanded a lot again, and even many white-collar workers at work regarded her as an idol.
Some tabloids who have always stood against Angela have no words for a while. After all, Pixar's distressed situation before is obvious to all, and Angela also has 20 million to invest, so they can only say sourly. Something like a gamble that fizzles out if it fails, and doubts about Fortune's compliment because the girl's father is on the board of Time Inc. Of course, many people just laughed it off.
The most depressing is the entertainment newspapers all over the United States. Someone has already found out that Pixar has the first major shareholder in addition to the three founders, but they did not investigate further. As a result, the magazine took an exclusive advantage, allowing the magazine to take advantage of it. These self-proclaimed timeliness-first guys couldn't help but look at each other in dismay.
If you make a mistake, you need to make it up, but when other media wanted to visit Angela, the girl politely refused, not even going out of the house, but just let Sparrow say that everything that needs to be said is there. "Fortune" said that there are no plans to interview recently.
In this case, the media had to find another way, and ran to interview Pixar executives and employees, and at the same time put a lot of halo on her head. For example, "The Hollywood Reporter" made a list of the most business-minded stars, and put Angela at the top of the list. Ed jokes: If only Angela could do computer animation, even if only a little bit.
However, no matter how exaggerated the media reports, Angela doesn't have much interest now and can't go out. She calls and chats with her friends every day and listens for news. Fortunately, everyone's perception of her has not changed. Lindsay He kept complaining that she didn't come out to play, so the girl comforted her for a while, and then she felt relieved.
"Let's turn left on the street in front, and then turn right after three blocks." Looking at the street outside, Angela suddenly said to Pu Guanshui who was driving.
"That's not the only way to get to the airport," Pu Guanshui reminded.
"I know, I want to pick up someone and take her to the airport," the girl said, but her tone was a little uncertain. "I think... it's time to introduce them."
The car quickly made its way across the block, after a turn. Jessica's house appeared in the distance, Angela hurried to the door on the right, ready to get off, but she was stunned quickly, on the road by the street, Jessica was with a boy Walking slowly, talking and laughing side by side, the smile on his face is very cute.
Angela's heart jumped, and suddenly a big hand seemed to stretch out and dig something out of her heart, so uncomfortable that she couldn't even breathe smoothly.
"What happened?" Perceiving her change, Pu Guanshui looked at the rearview mirror and asked calmly.
"Nothing, stop here, I see Jesse." The girl tried her best to sound calm.
After the car stopped, Angela put on her hat, put on her contact lenses to disguise her identity, and then put on a pair of large sunglasses, and then she opened the car door and waved to Jessica, "Hey, Jesse! "
Jessica, who looked at Xunsheng, was stunned for a while, then recognized who it was, and suddenly showed a surprised expression. She was about to run over, but she stopped immediately after taking a step. This action made Angela She couldn't help but twitch in her heart, but she felt relieved when she saw Jessica spread her hand out to her, so she ran over with ups and downs.
"Hey dear, you look so beautiful." Angela ignored the boy next to Jessica and gave him a close hug.
"Hi, Ann... Chris, why are you free today?" Jessica asked with a smile.
"Because I miss you." Angela laughed and replied, she could feel that the faint sense of alienation between the two still existed, and it became clearer.
"I'm here to introduce..." Just as Jessica was about to introduce the boy beside her, Angela immediately interrupted her: "Actually, I have something to ask you, Jesse."
"Um... what?"
"One of my sisters flew in from London today. I'm going to the airport to pick up the plane, and I want to go with you."
"Your sister? Oh, the one you always say."
"Yes, it's her. I was thinking that maybe you can meet once. You must know that I often mention you in front of her. How's it going? Let's go together?" Angela took off her sunglasses and looked at Jessica with a smile. Although it had turned black, the ray of hope couldn't hold back.
Jessica opened her mouth and seemed to want to say "Yes", but no syllables came out. There was a hint of hesitation in her eyes that Angela couldn't see, and she bit her lip secretly, pulling as if determined. He walked a few steps with Angela. Then he looked at the boy beside him and whispered to the girl: "I'm sorry, Angie, I have an appointment now, so I can't go with you, maybe we can meet again at another time?"
She lowered her head slightly and did not face Angela, her brown eyes kept turning, but Angela didn't see it. After Jessica said "I have a date now", there seemed to be a pair of brown eyes. The big hammer slammed into her heart, and then there was nothing in her chest.
Why? Will there be such an uncomfortable feeling? As if the soul was hollowed out? What's wrong with me
"Really? That's really a pity, um, Jesse is also a big beauty who has an appointment now, which is really enviable."
What the hell am I talking about? Isn't that what I should say? It doesn't seem to be what I'm trying to say, does it
"That's your boyfriend? Don't lie to me, Jessie, you never lied to me!"
No no no, I'm not... I'm... I'm... Hell, what the hell happened to me? !
"Okay, okay, then I'll go and have some fun!"
Sit back in the car like a puppet, stretch out your head like a puppet and wave goodbye to the other party, then stretch your head back like a puppet and sit down, but this puppet’s acting skills can still be faked, so that people can’t see the flaws. To cry or to laugh
Angela covered her forehead. She suddenly understood what was holding onto her heart, but her heart - at least on the surface - was slightly resistant. After all, she grew up with her. A completely different feeling. Jessica should be her sister. Since she is her sister, she will inevitably have her own life, make boyfriends, and fall in love. This is normal.
I already have Natalie, and Kate, oh, and Rachel, must I get Jessica? And I thought of her as... The girl suddenly understood how Kate felt about herself at this moment. She was probably contradicting herself. Thinking about the situation after the first time with her in Edinburgh and Kate, if she was Kate, Jay would Sika is her, so what will be the consequences
But Angela's heart was still unwilling, she felt as if she was about to lose the most precious thing. It disturbed her thoughts from the beginning, so she didn't notice any changes in Jessica.
Jessica watched the car carrying Angela slowly go away, and her heart suddenly became empty. She suddenly wanted to catch up and tell her that she was willing to go with her, but in the end her feet still didn't move. half a point.
"Jessica, let's go, your friend has left." The boy beside her suddenly said.
The girl turned around slowly, looked at the other party and shook her head slowly: "No, Joe, I'll come and get the record player later, anyway, Dad didn't say when to use it, and now I suddenly remember that something must be done. Do it right away, so I have to go home."
"Okay, no problem, come and get it when you want." Joe shrugged, then waved her goodbye.
Jessica smiled, then turned and walked home. After returning home, she said hello to her mother, and went straight back to her bedroom. After closing the door, she fell on the bed with a puff.
My heart is so uncomfortable, she really doesn't care about my boyfriend, I'm a pervert, right? Jessica buried her head in the pillow, clutching the edges of her hands tightly, as if she felt unspeakable discomfort.
So from now on, I will keep this in my heart and never let it out! The girl who was mumbling also didn't realize Angela's change.