How did Google develop in the past, who invested in those two relatively poor students in the first place, and how many shares they got from it, Duke doesn't know at all, after all, even in the era when the Internet is developed enough and has changed the world, except for a very few people who have a heart, ordinary people will be idle and have nothing to check these.

As for Google, Duke knew that it was one of the world's largest Internet companies.

Although said Tina? What Page and Sergei negotiated between Faye and David, whether they are the founders of Google or not, Duke can't remember clearly, but with only a small figure of two million dollars, he got 30% of the shares, this risk is completely worth trying, even if the financing shares will inevitably be diluted in the future, as long as it is really Google, it is also a profitable deal.

Besides, according to the agreement signed by both parties, he can continue to invest in the future.

"The name of the company has been decided, and the two founders have already thought about it."

Under a sun umbrella on the beach, Tina who just flew from Los Angeles to Wellington? Lying on the beach chair next to Duke, Faye briefly explained the negotiations, and said, "It's Google." ”

Hearing the name, Duke nodded, and it seemed that there should be no mistake.

Tina? Faye turned to look at Duke, "You look tired. ”

"The work of the two crews accumulated together a few days ago, and they were a little busy."

Lying on the beach chair, Duke tried to relax himself as much as possible, not thinking about the work on "The Lord of the Rings", ""One Hundred Thousand Urgent" has been sealed, it would be good to rest for a few days, and now that you are back, I can also relax." ”

Rolled her eyes on the surface, Tina? Fei actually has a hint of joy when a big director who is famous all over Hollywood and even the world thinks she is important. That shows that she's really important.

"When you flew over, the plane was delayed again?" Duke asked.

Tina? Fei said helplessly, "Flights all over the world are like this. ”

After thinking for a moment, Duke turned his head and looked at Tina? Faye, "Jean Nancy or David." Find a suitable business jet manufacturer to place an order. ”

In recent years, Duke has also flown around a lot, and he lives in Los Angeles, his mother lives in New York, and it is undoubtedly much more convenient to have a business jet.

A few words about business jets, Tina? Faye turned the conversation back to the movies, "'The Matrix' is off the global market, Jeff? Robinoff wonders when the sequel will be prepared. ”

"You go back and tell Warner. The editorial team at Duke Studios is working on the script for the sequel. ”

Regarding the sequel to "The Matrix", Duke has long thought about it, "After the filming of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is over, Zach will move on to the sequel to "The Matrix". ”

A huge magical epic like "The Lord of the Rings" requires too many shots, and Duke needs an experienced assistant director with a similar style to himself, not just for preparation. Will Duke be Zach when filming? Schneider and Anna? Prinz had his own film crew, and the two would do quite a bit of the filming.

"Hi. Tina. Hi Duke. ”

The pie on the beach continues, Liam? Neeson walked over, "It's quiet over there. ”

Tina? Faye and Liam? Neeson said hello, took off a long white T-shirt he was wearing, and said to Duke. "I'm going to swim in the sea."

After being around Duke for so long, what should I do, Tina? Fei knows very well.

"Sit down, Liam."

Duke gestured to the white plastic chair next to him and propped it up. He turned to the other side, took out a beer from the bucket next to the table, handed it to him, and asked, "Didn't participate in the carnival?" Something? ”

"At my age, I like a quieter environment."

Open the beer, Liam? Neeson took a sip, "It's nothing important, I heard that "The Matrix" is coming out, and I want to come and congratulate you." ”

Duke grabbed another beer, moved over a plastic chair, and sat down in Liam? Opposite Neeson, "No need to be so polite. ”

"You're welcome." Liam? Neeson laughed, "It's envy, this year's North American and global box office champion of the year is going to you again." ”

Speaking of which, Liam? Neeson does have some emotion, "The Matrix" has a North American box office of 327.58 million US dollars and a global box office of 665.87 million US dollars, both of which have broken the North American and global box office records of R-rated films originally held by Duke.

"You're not yet thirty, Duke."

Look this way, Liam? Neeson touched Duke's beer can, took a big sip, and said, "I've won three annual box office titles." ”

1994's "Independence Day", 1995's "Saving Private Ryan", plus this year's "The Matrix", these three annual box office champions don't seem to be many, but Liam? Neeson still feels terrified, because the young director opposite has only had six films in total!

If he remembers correctly, the other three "Life and Death", "Death Island" and "Chicago" have all entered the top 10 of the annual box office list in North America!

How many directors in Hollywood can do it?

Liam? Neeson came for a clear purpose, which was to show favor to him, and not long after he left, another main actor also came over.

Gerrard? Butler's appearance in the filming was generally good, and Duke also decided to continue to let him star in his own films, due to Sean? Bing eventually turned down the role of Borromil because of schedule issues, and Gerrard? After a short break, Butler will join the training of the Fellowship of the Ring.

"Duke, I just wanted to say thank you." Gerrard? Butler didn't say much, leaving only one sentence, "Thank you for giving me these two opportunities, and in the future, whenever you need ......"

He made a phone call, then smiled and left.

"Hi, Duke."

A little girl with a balloon approached.

"Hi Alan."

Looked at Alan? Peggy, Duke rubbed his forehead slightly, and the little girl walked over and suddenly reached out to him, "This is what I gave you." ”

"For me?" Duke stretched out his hand and asked curiously, "What is it?" ”

"You gave me a lot of direction and help during the shooting."

The little girl tilted her head and said very seriously, "So I want to give you a gift that I prepared myself." ”

As she spoke, she put a small shell of about an inch into Duke's hand, "This is what my mother took me to the beach to find, I asked the props teacher on the Lord of the Rings crew, they made it with me what it is now, beautiful, right?" ”

"Thank you."

Duke picked up the shell and placed it in the sun, the shell was colorful, the surface was smooth and bright, and it was obviously treated with the most basic, "Very beautiful, I love your gift." ”

"Keep it safe." Allan? Peggy admonished.

"I'll definitely treasure it." Duke nodded solemnly.

Allan? Peggy smiled sweetly and waved to Duke, "Then I'll go to the beach, goodbye, Duke." ”

On the beach in the distance, there is a faint sound of high-pitched music, and the crew's shutdown school will inevitably evolve into a carnival party, if it is replaced by the previous energetic time, Duke will definitely go over and participate in the carnival, and at the same time look for suitable beauties to see if there is an opportunity for in-depth communication.

Maybe it's because he spent too much energy shooting the film while preparing for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy twice in a row, or maybe it's because he gets older again and his mood is gradually different, Duke just wants to stay here quietly, have a good rest, and get as far away from the hustle and bustle as possible.

He was indeed tired.

Stuck in a pair of black sunglasses and lying back on the beach chair, Duke slowly closed his eyes, not thinking about the fame and fortune temptation of Hollywood, not thinking about the beautiful women who hooked people's heartstrings, not thinking about the work that had been completed and would continue, just letting his thoughts drift with the breeze blowing from the sea, drifting to the blue sky, drifting to the white clouds, drifting to his home in New York......

Duke fell asleep, and in his sleep he was full of thoughts of going home.

Stepping on soft sand, Tina? Faye walked back under the parasol, first looked at Duke who was stuck in his sunglasses and was motionless, then heard a slight snoring, couldn't help but smile, walked to the back of the basket, found a thin blanket, and covered Duke's body.

Wipe the water off your long hair, Tina? Fei wrapped another blanket, lay on his beach chair, stuck a pair of sunglasses, took out his watch, tilted his head, and closed his eyes.

In the middle of the afternoon, Duke was taken by Tina? Faye woke up, he shook his somewhat groggy head, and took Tina? Fei handed me a wet towel and wiped my face, and then I felt sober.

"Tina, give me the satellite phone."

To come to the satellite phone, Duke dialed the number in New York directly, and as most of the time, the person who answered the phone was not his mother, but one of her assistants, and Duke said a few words to her, and after confirming his mother's Christmas itinerary, he hung up.

Looking at the carnival party that was still going on over there, Duke still didn't have any interest, stood up and put on his T-shirt and a pair of beach shoes.

"Let's go back." What did he do to Tina? Fei said.

Naturally, someone will clean it up here, Tina? Faye picked up her bag and followed Duke towards the parking lot off the beach.

Duke walks to Tina? "I need to take a long vacation, so inform Charles that he and Zach are in charge of the Lord of the Rings for the time being, and that there is something important to contact me via video call." ”

Walking to the car, Duke opened the passenger door, "I'm a little tired, Tina, you drive." ”

As the car pulled onto the road, Duke said, "I'm going to spend Christmas and New Year in New York, tell Mike?" Dawson, the post-editing of "One Hundred Thousand Urgent" was placed after the New Year. (To be continued......)

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