Chapter 321: Reservations
When Lin Yuquan was in the dinner room to Brody. Jenner and others sighed when Brody. Jenner joked, "Boss, private helicopters are a common thing among the rich in the United States, why don't you buy one yourself with your net worth", the speaker was unintentional, but Lin Yuquan was suddenly moved.
Of course, the reason for the excitement is not only because you can travel by helicopter or something, although this is one of the reasons, but not the most important, the most important thing is undoubtedly the convenience of travel, which can save a lot of time.
And his goal is not only helicopters, but also private jets, yes, private jets, since coming to Hollywood, Lin Yuquan has now returned to China, especially going home has become particularly inconvenient, speaking of which, he has always felt ashamed, since becoming a director, he has been going home every year to see Lin's father and Lin's mother, and he has never gone back once after the Spring Festival this year, although his parents know that he is busy with work and has never complained about him, but he has always felt that he has not fulfilled his duty as a child.
Among them, it becomes inconvenient for him to go home in addition to being busy with work, that is, it takes too long to travel from Los Angeles to Chengdu, first of all, the flight time, Los Angeles does not have a direct flight to Chengdu, and it needs to transit through Kyoto, Taipei, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and other places, even if the shortest transit time in Kyoto takes 17 hours, and the others are generally more than 20 hours, plus the time of waiting for a visa at the airport, travel, etc., it takes 3 days to go back and forth, which is obviously very difficult for him who is short of time.
The second is that once his current identity is recognized, it will inevitably be very troublesome, I am afraid that as soon as he arrives at home, there will be reporters ambushing around his house immediately. In addition, overly enthusiastic neighbors are also a big problem. Lin Yuquan didn't want the second elder to be busy because of him.
If you have a private jet, it's different. On the one hand, it can save him a lot of time, and secondly, it is not easy to be discovered by others, although the private jet is conspicuous in the country, but after others find out that it is him, he has already left and returned.
And in this way, it is good to use a helicopter across state planes, and a private jet for international use, and drive in Los Angeles or Kyoto. It couldn't be more convenient.
Although Lin Yuquan struggles with his feelings, but in other aspects, he is definitely resolute, just do what he says, and immediately start searching for relevant information on the Internet. Ford has eight aircraft worth $18 million including the Cessna 680. Abramovich spent nearly $1 billion to build one of the most luxurious private jets in the world today, the Abramovich Sky. There is also the Boeing 767-300, which is valued at up to $80 million. Trump's private Boeing 757 is very luxurious. Worth nearly $100 million, Oprah. Winfrey, Celine. Dion and Steven. Spielberg owns nearly $50 million worth of Bombardier Global Express XRS, and he basically flashes through such news, mainly looking at the aircraft's performance and related pictures.
After some comparison, Lin Yuquan first ruled out Boeing, Boeing's plane is of course good, but it is too big for him to really use, and among the popular business jet brands, he likes Gulfstream and Bombardier almost at a glance. Performance aside, the internal structure of the two completely impressed him.
For example, the Gulfstream G550 provides guests with a safe, reliable, comfortable and excellent flight experience, while providing a spacious and comfortable environment, which can carry 18 passengers, allowing the owner to personally participate in the layout of the cabin interior as if decorating his own house to decorate the mansion in the sky, and even the location of the kitchen and bathroom can be freely chosen.
The Global Express XRS, the spacious cabin is the biggest highlight of the aircraft, with the longest riding area in the same class of business jets, the Global Express XRS can be divided into three parts, with a galley in the front, a state-class cabin in the back, and entertainment facilities next to it, which can provide passengers with the best way to relax and private space.
The price of these two brands of business jets is generally 40 million to 50 million US dollars, which can be regarded as the luxury aristocracy of business jets.
Although Lin Yuquan is not a person who enjoys luxury, he doesn't mind letting himself and his family get more comfortable enjoyment when he has the ability, and the spacious interior space of these two major brands of business jets is also what he needs.
Without much hesitation, Lin Yuquan immediately called Oprah. Winfrey, information is information, naturally not as good as insiders, the average person must not know much about private jets or helicopters, but Oprah. Winfrey, the queen of stand-up shows with the Universal Express XRS, clearly knows what's going on.
"Hey, Oprah, I'm Lin Yuquan, didn't bother you, right?" As soon as the phone was connected, Lin Yuquan immediately said with a smile.
"Oh, no, Lin, hello, this is the first time you've called me privately, something must be wrong, right?" Oprah. Winfrey said with a smile.
"Something's true, don't you have a Global Express XRS? I would like to order a private jet and would like to ask you about the specific customization process? Lin Yuquan said slowly.
"Lin, you want to order a private jet, yes, with your net worth, this is normal, what kind of plane are you going to order, will you fly in the United States, or will you cross the Pacific Ocean from time to time and go to other countries overseas?" Oprah. Winfrey asked.
"Of course, it's to cross the Pacific Ocean, you know, I'm Chinese, it's inconvenient to go back and forth between Los Angeles and the United States, I prefer Gulfstream and Bombardier's large business jets, such as Gulfstream G550, such as your Global Express XRS, so I want to ask you how to order?" Lin Yuquan said with a smile.
"Oh, yes, then it is really necessary to order a long-range luxury business jet for Gulfstream or Bombardier, after all, such a long flight time can be very tiring without a comfortable environment. In fact, booking is very simple, you only need to contact Gulfstream or Bombardier, after paying the booking fee, there will be a dedicated account manager for you, how to decorate your aircraft, he will provide you with a list and feasibility suggestions. It's time to be more troublesome. Gulfstream and Bombardier because of the luxurious and comfortable environment. So it is very popular among the rich. Even if you book now, it is estimated that it will take a year or a year and a half to get the plane. "Oprah. Winfrey said with a smile.
"Does it have to be that long? Is there a faster way? "The reason why Lin Yuquan called Oprah. Winfrey, because the scheduled waiting time is too long, it is difficult for him to accept, at least 2009 to get the plane, so what will he do next year, he has now had enough of wasting time.
"Yes, yes, but it's too rare. For example, if a customer has produced a decorated aircraft, because bankruptcy can not afford to pay the high purchase costs, can only choose to unsubscribe, then you are willing to take over, the airline will be very welcome, not only the time is greatly shortened, they will also give you a preferential price, but this situation is too rare, and if the other party's aircraft has been decorated in the style he likes or with obvious personal logo, it is estimated that you will not take over! ”
Of course. Although Lin Yuquan desperately wanted to get the plane as soon as possible, he was not in tatters.
"Oh. Then there is no way. ”
"Don't be discouraged first, I'll call you the customer service manager who serves me later, you can call and ask specifically, in addition to Gulfstream and Bombardier, Boeing, Dassault, Airbus, you can ask a few more, maybe there are fewer queues, you can get the plane quickly." Oprah. Winfrey said.
"Okay, thank you."
and Oprah. Winfrey chatted for a while, and after hanging up the phone, Lin Yuquan thought about it and dialed Lin's mother's phone.
"Mom, I'm Yuquan, are you resting?"
"Well, lunch break, it's night over there, do you have a break?" Mother Lin's kind voice came from the phone.
"Not yet, it's only 9 o'clock in the evening, of course I can't rest so early, Mom, I have something to tell you, I'm going to buy a private jet, what do you think?" Lin Yuquan asked cautiously, although the money is his, but if he buys such an expensive private jet, if he doesn't report it to the second elder, when he suddenly hears the news in the future, he can't be angry and scold him for being extravagant.
"Private jets, why buy private jets?" Mother Lin didn't feel extravagant, but wondered.
"Isn't it convenient to go back and forth between the United States and the country? I have companies in the United States and China, and I usually have to run movies all over the world to promote them, and if I take a flight, the delay is too long, and I am busy, and it is too time-consuming to go back and forth, and I always want to go home to see you and my dad, because of the long distance, so I don't have time. Lin Yuquan patiently explained.
"Oh, that's true, your current job and status are really troublesome to fly, so what private jet are you going to buy?" Lin Mu asked.
"I'm going to buy a business jet that can seat 14-18 people, so it's much more convenient for us to hang out together as a family." Lin Yuquan said with a smile.
"How much does it cost?" Lin Mu continued to ask.
"About $50 million!" Lin Yuquan didn't hide anything, and said honestly.
"Ah, so expensive! Isn't there a cheaper one? Even though she already knew her son's net worth, Mother Lin still exclaimed.
"Of course there is, but the space of those planes is relatively small, and there are not many people on board, Mom, you also know that in addition to myself, our family uses this plane, I also have to run movie promotion, the main actors of a movie plus their agents and the company's entourage, if there is no such a large capacity, it can't fit at all" Lin Yuquan said patiently.
And after obtaining the consent of Lin's mother, Lin Yuquan immediately called Lin's father in the same way, and of course he did not forget to call Liu Yifei to share.
After finishing this qiē, Lin Yuquan unconsciously remembered Liu Shishi again, in the past, he would definitely call Liu Shishi, but now he can't.
Lin Yuquan and the others went to Wyoming, where Yellowstone National Park is located, the next day, and everyone was surprised to find that he seemed to be in a particularly good mood today.
Lin Yuquan smiled without saying a word, after getting off the plane and checking into the hotel, he immediately called Gulfstream and Bombardier, his only request was fast delivery, and after learning his identity, the sales representatives of the two companies also promised him that they would deliver in about a year, because the two companies would take about the same time, after some consideration, he finally chose to book Gulfstream's G550, priced at $51 million, this Gulfstream's luxury business jet launched in 2003 has a much longer range than the Global Express XRS.
Not only that, but he also ordered an Agusta. Westland AW119 was used in the United States, but in China, it will be considered in the future, and now he is not in great demand in this regard.
As with the aerial photography process in Joshua Tree National Park, Lin Yuquan and others completed the filming of Yellowstone Park in one morning, and after he and the others returned to Los Angeles, he then devoted himself to editing and other post-production projects. (To be continued......)