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Chapter 68 Netflix Founder

I was planning to leave after lunch.

This time, wait until after three o'clock in the afternoon before leaving.

On the way to send Miss Lily home, the girl reached out and rubbed her neck, feeling a little sore, as if she had opened the door to a new world and learned something new. She was far more excited than Su Rui.

Su Rui has a thick skin.

Amanda's secretary looked at her with weird eyes, and her expression remained unchanged.

She was thinking about whether she should find a reason and find a way to deduct her salary, so as not to dare to eat melons from her boss.

After seeing Lily off, and then picking up Alexandra Daddario, and departing for the airport, it can be said that the time management is quite in place.

During the flight, take a short break.

Daddario has never flown in a private jet.

After the landing stopped, she saw a car parked in front of her, and she whispered to Su Rui:

"It turns out that you are living such a life. You can jump in line and take off without going out of the station aisle. It is so comfortable. Remember to remind me later what to pay attention to during dinner and business discussions, so as not to be despised by others and cause you to lose face."

Her work is not going well, she has been sitting on the mountain for half a year, and all the deposits in her bank card may not be enough to pay for the expenses of this voyage.

Breaking into Su Rui's life rashly, I always feel uncomfortable.

Although no one said it in person, there was indeed a huge disparity in status and status, as if she had climbed a high branch by virtue of her beauty.

Recently, both the roommate Blake and Talulah Riley, who often visits the house, feel her good luck, as if they can catch a man like Su Rui, which makes them feel incredible.

Just now, because he didn't know how to use the seat massage function, and Suri was sleeping again, although the stewardess was polite when teaching her, Daddario always felt that the other party's expression was a little unclear.

In fact, the stewardess didn't take her lightly.

It was just dizzy from being shaken by the bottomless ravine, that's why the eyes are weird.

The main reason is that Daddario himself was too worried.

These days, she has seen luxury cars, mansions, private jets, and even came to Silicon Valley to discuss business.

Facing many things that are far from normal life, it is inevitable that D'Addario is worried about gains and losses. She clearly recognizes the disparity between the two, especially when they are the same age, and she only feels that she is a failure.

Fortunately, Su Rui is considerate enough, so it won't make her feel insecure. After hearing this, she patted Daddario's hand and said comfortingly:
"Don't worry, you just need to eat quietly, and don't tell anyone what you heard during the period, especially your father. In case I make you unhappy one day, he will use the resources of the federal prosecutor to investigate me , wouldn’t that be bad luck, it’s hard to have a [-]% problem-free transaction, and you can always pick out some problems.”

Daddario replied:
"Don't worry, I can be deaf and dumb, the federal prosecutors aren't omnipotent, and my dad always has a headache when he meets those Wall Street tycoons. How about I wear this tonight, or change into a tux? "

Suri waved his hand and said:
"It's very beautiful. Silicon Valley is not as particular about business as New York. I still remember the first time I went to Mark Zuckerberg's dormitory. The guy only wore a pair of boxer shorts, and now he is still making tens of billions of dollars. Ordinary people When getting along with them, there will be an illusion that these people are superior, but in fact getting along as friends is quite interesting."

This did not appease Daddario, she paused slightly, and said melancholy:

"That's right, I'm the kind of ordinary person who looks superior to you. You must have enough strength before you can get along with them easily and blend into the circle naturally."

"It makes sense. Compared with me being on top, it's easier for you to be on top."

"..."

The topic, which was quite serious at first, changed in an instant.

Daddario couldn't laugh or cry for a moment.

Su Rui went on to say: "The war between the New York federal prosecutor and the Wall Street oligarchs, it might be quite interesting to make a drama like this. When the time comes, ask your father as a consultant?"

"No problem, when you appear in front of him, my parents' expressions are absolutely wonderful. They always think that my life is a failure."

After finishing speaking, Daddario also observed Suri, after all, he barely saw the parents.

Su Rui is such a rambunctious idiot, how dare he pick up the quarrel easily, just pretending that he didn't understand anything, and replied: "Let's talk about it after the real preparations start, so as not to disappoint your parents in the end..."

While studying at Stanford University a few years ago, he bought a villa in Menlo Park.

At the beginning of the year, it was already worth about US$800 million, but he sold it in time with a real estate agent, and the final price was US$770 million.

Anyway, I can’t sit idle for a long time, and it’s a waste to keep it in my hand, and I successfully avoided a round of sharp decline.

Before the subprime mortgage crisis, housing prices in the Silicon Valley area rose very high, and the house he lived in for three years ended up helping him earn about $400 million.

Because there is no house, I can only stay in a hotel this time.

Located in the Rosewood Hotel in Menlo Park, Suri often brought girls over for dinner during college.

The hotel manager still remembers him, greeted him warmly, and helped arrange a king-size room with a wide view and a wonderful view from the window.

[-]:[-] p.m. Western time.

Su Rui opened the suitcase and changed into a black shirt with dark gray trousers. After a simple hairstyle, he took Daddario to the restaurant for an appointment.

The name of the restaurant is "Buck's".

Just a few minutes' drive from Sand Hill Road where investment companies gather, this legendary restaurant has witnessed countless business negotiations and is loved by local venture capitalists.

Neither Suri nor Netflix founder Reed Hastings is unfamiliar with this place.

When Reed Hastings arrived, he was accompanied by a middle-aged man, and he introduced with a smile:
"Greg Peters, he's the chief operating officer of my company. If I remember correctly, Suri, you met me before, right, at the party Zuckerberg threw?"

Su Rui stretched out his hand, shook hands with each other, and introduced:
"It is true that you have met Mr. Hastings, but there was no business intersection at the time. You are already an outstanding Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and I am unknown. My female partner, Alexandra Dadari Miss O, a Hollywood actress with great potential."

As the CEO of Netflix, Reed Hastings has seen more stars in his work.

He had no impression of Daddario at all, so he smiled politely and praised him for being pretty.

Daddario was a little depressed, but Suri couldn't be blamed. She really didn't have any outstanding personal achievements.

Mr. Hastings turned his attention back to Suri, and replied:

"I'm still the same person I was back then, and your worth has far surpassed me. The young people in Silicon Valley are more powerful than the other. I'm 48 years old and I'm getting old. I'm very surprised to hear that you want to talk to me about business. , Did Facebook decide to acquire our company, or can we carry out some other cooperation?"

People just sat down, and the dishes haven't been ordered yet.

Straight to the point.

Suri shook his head and explained:

"It has nothing to do with Facebook, it's my personal decision."

"I hope to invest a sum of money to help you divest Netflix's online TV business, and the two parties will set up a new company and try to shoot some movies and TV series independently."

"Currently users recharge membership, rent CDs, and use the Internet TV platform for free. You have invested a huge amount of money, but you can't bring in profits in the short term. This will make you feel embarrassed. When this part of the business is divested, users want to use it. It requires additional recharge as a member, which is very beneficial to you and me..."

(End of this chapter)