Chapter 1142 Fear

In front of us, the vast Pacific Ocean was rolling. On the grass on the shore, a few seagulls stood there leisurely and proudly basking in the sun. However, as a few people holding golf clubs approached, they immediately flapped their wings and flew high with a little panic.

"I have been to many beaches, but I have never found a sea water more beautiful than this one," Randolph did not answer Feng Yiping's question, but talked about the scenery instead.

"This, I have to say, it is not necessarily the case," Feng Yiping shook his head. This place is good, but it is really worth discussing to say that the sea water here is the most beautiful.

After all, this is near the sea. How can it be as beautiful as the sea water in the distant sea or around some small islands?

"But this is normal. We Chinese have a saying that beauty is not beautiful, but the water in our hometown. When it comes to things related to ourselves, we are always not easy to be objective. The so-called treasure of the old broom is what this means,"

Netflix is ​​really not as beautiful as you think.

"Are you right, Randolph?"

Feng Yiping wanted to save trouble by directly acquiring Netflix. Of course, he thought he was kind and there was a certain compensation mentality in doing so. After all, in a certain sense, acquiring Netflix was actually a kind of act of picking peaches.

However, he would not let them raise their value because of this.

"Although we are facing many difficulties, it is undeniable that the fundamentals of our company are still very good. You yourself admit this, right?"

No matter how honest a businessman is, he is still a businessman. Randolph said this, which was naturally to raise the value of his company.

But just like at the beginning of the conversation, Feng Yiping did not feel annoyed at this time, but was a little happy. This is a good thing, isn't it?

The premise of raising the price is that Randolph has more or less agreed to cooperate. Even if he hopes that Feng Yiping will join Netflix as a strategic investor, compared with Hastings's flat refusal, this is also a great improvement.

Of course, Feng Yiping will not show this kind of happiness on his face.

"Randolph, I have to tell you something about myself. I am a lazy person, so I always take the easiest way to do many things, including the planned acquisition of Netflix."

"You also know that the industry you are engaged in actually has no threshold. Relying on NEXTDOOR, relying on the more than 20 million active household users on it, relying on our Coin Star and Redbox, we can easily copy a company similar to Netflix."

"If we do that, do you think the performance of this integrated new company will be better or worse than Netflix?"

After hearing what Feng Yiping said, Randolph's previous ease disappeared, and he even felt a little scared.

Indeed, Netflix's model really does not have a high threshold. In terms of technology, it is not a problem for Feng Yiping, who has already operated a large-scale comprehensive website like NEXTDOOR. Funding is not a problem for him, and customers are even less of a problem. As he said, NEXTDOOR has tens of millions of potential customers that make him and Hastings jealous.

As long as Feng Yiping is determined to do it himself and is willing to spend energy to promote it, it would be easy to get one or two percent of them to become members of their self-operated DVD rental.

In addition, their Coin Stars across the country, Redbox, which has an increasingly wide coverage, and McDonald's, which has cooperated with them, are definitely more advantageous in the process of picking up and returning than Netflix's current mailing through the post office.

In addition, NEXTDOOR has now cooperated with several entertainment companies. It is said that Feng Yiping has a good relationship with some people in Hollywood through Jobs, which means that in terms of product supply, he will at least not be worse than Netflix.

It turns out that what he said is true. In order to acquire, he has really made a lot of preparations that seem to be very effective.

If Feng Yiping really decides to launch such a project himself, then he will definitely be a stronger competitor than Walmart and Blockbuster.

"Some things seem easy, but when you do them, you find that they are not as easy as you think," Randolph said.

"But as you go along, you'll find that it's easier than you thought," Feng Yiping said. "At most, it just takes some time."

When it's time to fight back, you have to fight back.

However, Feng Yiping felt that the pressure he exerted was almost enough.

"Randolph, the most important thing I learned about business in college and Stanford is that the optimal allocation of resources is absolutely crucial. I believe you will also have a deep feeling about this, right?"

"Then I think there's really no need for us to continue to test it like this. The reason why I want to acquire Netflix instead of starting a new one is mainly due to this consideration."

"From these relatively marginal preparations of mine, you should be able to see that my thinking about the development of Netflix should be more comprehensive than yours, right?"

"Marginal preparations?" Randolph asked, "Aren't these the assets you plan to inject into Netflix in the future?"

"Of course not all of them. I have also prepared the most important asset," Feng Yiping said.

After he said that, Randolph couldn't help but feel itchy, thinking that the most important asset was the blue ocean that Feng Yiping mentioned.

"Feng, can I ask, which direction do you think our industry should develop in the future?"

He couldn't help but ask this question.

"I'm sorry, I really can't say this right now," Feng Yiping said flatly, business is business, and some things are, to put it bluntly, worthless.

"I hope you don't mind. It's not that I have any opinions about you or that I don't believe you. It's just that the company has already made a decision. In this regard, it cannot be disclosed to anyone at the moment,"

Feng Yiping casually gave a reason that seemed very strong.

The company is his personal decision now, isn't the company's decision his personal decision?

Of course, no one except him and Huang Jingping knew about this. If they say this is a strong reason, it is because businessmen all know that they must abide by the board of directors' resolution.

"I'm sorry, I was abrupt," Randolph apologized quickly.

Also, to ask this question, just ask the people at Walmart, "Dear, in order to meet our challenges, what are Netflix planning to do?"

That is, the company has no relevant decisions and he cannot disclose them.

"Randolph, again, we don't need to waste time testing each other like this, are you right? What exactly is better for Netflix? I believe you will have a clear judgment in your heart at this time, "Feng Yiping said straight to the point.

"I have reiterated again and again that after the merger is successful, I have no intention of interfering with the specific operations of the company. You will still operate it yourself. Therefore, what is good for Netflix is ​​actually good for you, right?"

"Hastings, I think his previous experience made him consider more personal gains and losses. Therefore, even though he knew that my plan would be better for Netflix, he still insisted on it. It is better for him to lead everything by himself, or to stick to his own plan. In fact, I don’t think he has a clear plan on how to deal with the challenges Netflix is ​​currently facing.”

"We know your feelings for Netflix, and we also know that you will not be as stubborn as him. Therefore, I sincerely hope that you can think about it carefully, think about your original intentions, and think about the bright and brilliant future of Netflix after doing this. future,"

"On this basis, I hope that you can help me with the work of Netflix's board of directors. Of course, if you think you can convince Hastings, that would be the best, okay?" Feng Yiping said what he said requirements.

"We still hope that, just like Coin Star, our two boards of directors can first reach a consensus, that is, this work can be done through a good-faith merger. You know, if it is a hostile merger, during the entire acquisition process , including after the acquisition is completed, there will be great internal friction," Cummins said.

"I believe that the development of Coin Star after its merger and acquisition will give the members of Netflix's board of directors a lot of confidence," Cummins glanced at Feng Yiping, "We know your influence on the Netflix board of directors,"

He had already reached the shore at this time, and below him were waves after waves, carrying a faint chill, crashing against the shore.

Randolph first gathered his clothes, then unbuttoned them, looking a little excited.

"Feng, Cummins, I think I completely understand what you mean. I can promise you that I will carefully consider your proposal. However, I cannot guarantee what I will do next, but what I can guarantee is that no matter what I do, Whatever we do must be based on what is best for Netflix.”

This result should be said to be quite good. Feng Yiping held his hand and said, "Thank you!"

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"Are you done?" Seeing Feng Yiping come back alone, several people asked at the same time.

"There was nothing else to do, just a meal," Feng Yiping said, "Where's Amanda?"

"Over there, you see, she and grandpa get along very well," Mei Qiuping pointed forward.

In the front, Mei Jianzhong held Amanda's hand, an old one and a young one, chasing a seagull that was unwilling to leave the lawn.

It is said that young and old, the old man with white eyebrows looks really coordinated when holding the little guy who actually makes people feel a little worried when he runs.

Behind them, Huang Jingping was in the middle, holding her parents' arms, bouncing around like a child. The young mother was actually a child too.

Feng Zhenchang squatted on the ground with his camera, waited for a long time, and took a photo of Mei Jianzhong bending over and pointing to a reef on the beach below, explaining this to Amanda.

"Look how well they play,"

"Son, thank you," Mei Qiuping said suddenly.

Feng Yiping was stunned, "Mom, can you stop talking like this?" He touched his arm, "It's windy to begin with, but if you say that again, my arms will be covered with goose bumps."

In his two lifetimes, at least as long as he could remember, his parents had never said thank you when they communicated with him.

How can most rural families communicate like that?

"I am a son. Even if I do something, isn't that what I should do?"

"What you do for us is of course what you should do," Mei Qiuping said. "We won't thank you for this."

After hearing what she said, Feng Yiping felt much more comfortable.

"Because of what you did for grandpa, my parents want to thank you. That was originally our responsibility," Mei Qiuping said.

"Old Feng, do you remember when dad was so happy in recent years?" She asked Feng Zhenchang.

"It's been a long time since I saw my dad so happy," Feng Zhenchang said.

"Your dad is not as attentive as I am. Besides, grandpa is my dad and is just your dad's father-in-law. He may not think as much about some things as I do."

"Actually, I have been a little afraid in the past few years," Mei Qiuping said. "You see, my grandpa is so old and his eyebrows have turned white. I am afraid that one day, during dinner or in the middle of the night, I will pick up your uncle. their phone number,"

Only then did Feng Yiping and his son understand what Mei Qiuping was afraid of.

"Don't worry blindly. Look at Dad. Even though he is old, he still looks very strong. His waist is not bent and his eyesight is not blurry. His memory is also very good. He is always in good spirits. I have had physical examinations in the past few years. , isn’t there nothing wrong with it?”

"The key is that he is in a good mood. You, Guosheng and the others, as well as his grandchildren, and now Amanda's great-grandchildren, are all living a good life. This is more important than anything else. I guess, Dad We can all see Amanda going to college,”

Amanda is less than two years old now and has more than 16 years to go to college. Mei Jianzhong is just 84 this year. Feng Zhenchang said this to mean that he will live a long life.

"However, seeing my dad so happy makes me feel more at ease. Your dad, me, and your uncles really don't have the ability to make him reach such a far place like this when he is old. Come and have fun, see the world everywhere," Mei Qiuping stretched out her hand to reach for her son's head, "For this, we have to thank you very much,"

Feng Yiping was also a little silent. He could completely understand his mother's mood, "Isn't it what I should do? Dad, Mom, after you return to China, you can discuss with your uncle and the others to let grandpa go to HN. It's winter over there. warm,"

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