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Chapter 61 The Record Company
Back in Lanai time.

Just in case, Lily Collins checked information about Chinese Americans on the Internet in advance, such as traditional culture, eating habits, and love styles, which took her a long time.

Although I didn't notice the so-called "special attention to feelings" and "shyness when getting along" from Su Rui, the family culture is indeed different from that of white people.

I heard him mention it before, and until last month, due to his health, he was still living with his parents in Beverly Hills.

Ms. Lily also lives with her parents, but that's because she just entered university. When she starts to live on her own, she hopes to move out of the house and find an apartment by herself.

Among U.S. adults in their 20s and 30s.

Today, only about 10% of people choose to live with their parents. This also includes many elders who are unable to make a living by themselves, as well as those who need to be taken care of at home because of their own and their parents’ health.

The proportion of Asians who still live with their parents after adulthood is far higher than that of whites and blacks.

Through various data, Ms. Lili understands that Chinese Americans attach great importance to family relationships, so although it is a bit awkward to eat hot pot at the same table with Su Rui's grandpa, grandma and grandma, she is still very happy and tries to find topics to please the elderly.

Thinking of including Su Rui's parents whom he met in Lanai, today he knows all of his immediate family members.

Ms. Lili, who was worried about gains and losses at home before, came back to life now, holding chopsticks very unskillfully, cooking mutton and fat beef, and eating happily.

Su Rui's grandfather didn't believe the "just friends" nonsense.

Regardless of Lily's appearance, academic qualifications, and family, she was very satisfied. At this moment, she was laughing from ear to ear, and told:

"If I remember correctly, this is the first time my grandson brought a girl and came to see us for dinner. Suri, he was very smart since he was a child. I still remember when he was a few years old, other children were playing, and he was just reading the newspaper. Summer vacation Ask us to help wholesale some handheld game consoles and make over $2000 a summer."

Su Rui hasn't eaten hot pot for a long time.

The white-cut mutton is simply blanched, and the taste is quite good. The red and white mandarin duck bottom is quite authentic.

He replied with a smile:

"The other kids are too immature, so I don't bother to play with them, but others will not regard me as a nerd, and everyone envies me for having so many game consoles."

Grandma, who had already put down her chopsticks, also answered:

"Knowing that you are different since I was a child, how could I have imagined that you can be as powerful as you are today, and you can see the money keeps going up, so much that it is unimaginable."

This era is very friendly to young people.

It is difficult for the older generation to keep up with the pace of life in the information society, which widens the gap between each generation and makes it difficult to adapt to changes in the world.

20 years ago, their family was still living a normal life, and the conditions could only be considered good in the Chinatown area.

Su Rui's grandparents also run a small dental clinic. It has been in business for almost 40 years. The luckiest thing in their dreams is nothing more than hoping that the lottery they buy will win the prize.

But now the level of their family has far exceeded everyone's expectations.

This made them feel a little overwhelmed. Compared to plunge into the unknown life, they still choose to stay in Chinatown where they have lived for most of their lives, and live with the familiar neighbors.

About three or four years ago, Grandma Su Rui went to Beverly Hills and lived with them for half a month.

Staying in a big house all day feels like being in jail. One day, I leave without saying goodbye, pack my luggage and run back to Chinatown, saying that I am so free every day that I feel flustered, and it is more comfortable to do dry goods business.

It's really not that he and his parents are not filial, and when they become rich, they leave their elders aside.

For example, Su Rui's grandfather drives a top-of-the-line 2004 Porsche Cayenne all day long, and continues to earn money at the dentist's office. What can he do?

As time goes by, I will go with them, just have a good time.
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After lunch.

Su Rui chatted with the elders for a while, and left with Lily first.

I have phone calls every now and then, and video chats on mobile phones have become more convenient. I usually know everything, and it’s just a cutscene visit in person, so I don’t need to stay for a long time.

I didn't forget to buy some roast duck and sauced beef, put them in the car and prepare to take them home, and entertain guests at night.

On the way back, he told:
"I'm sorry, because I'm going to Silicon Valley the day after tomorrow, I don't have much time to stay in Los Angeles, and I have to visit the elders. I should find another time and treat you to dinner alone."

Miss Lily shook her head:
"I have no problem at all. I can feel that they are very nice people, and the hot pot is much more delicious than I imagined. I usually eat salad or sandwiches at noon, but today I'm going to hiccup. There are so many restaurants in Chinatown."

"Because it's hard to find other jobs, many immigrants can only open restaurants. Chinatown used to be more lively, but recently it's a bit depressed. Most of them are old people who continue to live there, and new immigrants who don't adapt to the environment."

As soon as Su Rui finished speaking, he turned to ask:
"What are you going to do later, take you home to rest, or go to my record company?"

Lily has nothing to do today, so of course she doesn't want to go home so early.

Excitedly asked: "Are you going to record a song? I want to listen to your other new songs. If it doesn't delay you, then go to the record company."

"I guess I won't be recording songs today, I'm just discussing and revising some arrangements with others"

The record company is located in the Burbank area, a satellite city in the north of Los Angeles, more than ten kilometers away.

Many media and entertainment companies, such as Warner Bros., NBC, Viacom, Disney, etc., have set up offices in Burbank, so there is also a "world media capital" in that place. Number.

The market size of the traditional film and television and media industries has long been saturated, and the development of Burbank, a satellite city, has stagnated like Chinatown.

Fortunately, office space, rent, living expenses, etc. are slightly cheaper than those in the urban area, so it can barely survive, and it will not be in recession, but it is difficult to achieve high-speed growth like Silicon Valley.

Waiting for traffic lights on the streets of Burbank.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Ms. Lily caught a glimpse of the billboards being installed on the side of the road, and said in surprise:

"Hey, Marvel Studios has arranged its headquarters here? It should be regarded as the most popular film company in the near future. It seems that Disney is negotiating with it for an acquisition worth 30 billion U.S. dollars."

"Marvel Pictures is a subsidiary company. Disney is interested in the parent company, Marvel Comics. It is very ambitious to want to take down all superhero copyrights."

Knowing this, Suri asked her:
"In the first half of the year, "Iron Man" went on a rampage. It is expected to become the most popular commercial blockbuster this year. Now all the actors want to act in Marvel movies. It is easy to make them popular. What do you think?"

Miss Lily nodded immediately and said with a smile:
"As long as it's an acting opportunity, I don't want to miss it. I don't have the strength to choose scripts randomly. Everyone knows that Marvel is very popular and easy to attract the attention of young people. Unfortunately, the competition is too fierce, even for some well-known actors. I am also willing to take on supporting roles with a low salary, "Iron Man 2" is already in preparation, and I have no chance at all."

Looking at the signboard of Marvel Pictures, Suri said to Miss Lily:

"I don't know anyone in this company, so I can't help you. I always feel that the management of Marvel has underestimated its potential. Maybe I can go talk and try to disrupt the acquisition of Disney."

".are you serious?"

"Of course, there is a little bit of excitement. This is a good business with a stable profit and a high rate of return. But Marvel is too much attention now, and we have to wait until Saturday to make a decision. The main thing is to see how much money is left. funds"

(End of this chapter)