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Chapter 516 Artwork Rewards (Part 2)
André Malraux said: "To own a painting by Leonardo da Vinci or Rembrandt is to share in a ray of their genius."

Han Yi, you have made great strides in the field of art and cultural relic collection over the past two months.

You purchased a dragon and phoenix patterned pendant from the Warring States period, allowing a lost treasure scattered overseas to return to the Chinese lineage. You bought an Egyptian mask from the Roman era, personally touching the lingering warmth of a civilization's twilight. There's also the solemn countenance of a Yuan dynasty celadon Buddha statue, the lustrous glaze of a Yongle blue-and-white porcelain plate, the ink stains of Beethoven's manuscripts, and Freddie Mercury's unrestrained handwritten lyrics…

History, culture, art, painting, sculpture, music... You have used wealth as your vessel, and although you are new to this field, you have already completed an excellent trial voyage in this vast ocean.

You may not yet be a guardian of civilization, but you have already become an observer of civilization.

What's even more valuable is that every piece you buy brings you one step closer to your true heart's desire.

You have now acquired a rare treasure with a market value exceeding one hundred million US dollars, a work that any art institution in the world would covet. This milestone achievement will bring you the following rewards:

Cash deposits:

$150000000.00 / $150000000.00
You can choose any financial institution that has appeared in the memo to withdraw cash at any time, with no limit on the amount per transaction.

Art and cultural relic collection quota:

$200000000.00
You can choose to partner with one of the following ten financial institutions that possess substantial art collections to establish an art and cultural relics investment fund:

1. JPMorgan Chase

2. UBS Group
3. Bank of America
4. Deutsche Bank

5. Credit Suisse Group
6. UniCredit Bank
7. Morgan Stanley

8. Goldman Sachs
9. HSBC
10. Barclays Bank

Please note that this limit is only applicable to the collection of art and cultural relics, and can only be used in its entirety.

Make good use of this award, and let the brilliance of human civilization illuminate your path forward.

Good luck, Han Yi.

Han Yi had read these five hundred-odd words several times, but each time he reread them, the surging emotions in his heart remained undiminished.

His lavish $150 million investment certainly did not disappoint. In addition to a 1.0x cash return, it also activated a $200 million special investment quota—the second time since acquiring UTA at the beginning of the year that he has unlocked the authority to establish a niche investment fund through consumption.

This means that he will be able to make great strides in the world of art and antique collecting without having to use his existing funds.

When Han Yi gave Xiao Ru the gift, he had already conceived the idea of ​​establishing an art foundation. However, he was struggling with too many projects progressing at the same time, the funding front was too long, and his energy was stretched thin. So for the past half month, he had been hesitant and unsure whether he should make this move.

Now, this gift of the memorandum is like a timely help, giving him the necessary motivation and sufficient reason to explore new fields.

To his even greater surprise, the memo directly listed ten financial institutions with a strong track record in the field of art collection for him to choose from.

Two names in particular caught my eye.

Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.

What makes them stand out is not because they are better than the other eight in the field of art investment, but because of another ability that Han Yi values.

The ability to counterbalance Carlyle Group and David Rubenstein.

Undoubtedly, the $3.99 million investment portfolio managed by The Carlyle Group greatly contributed to the construction of Hanyi Music's internal ecosystem. David Rubenstein, the head of The Carlyle Group, whom Hanyi met through this investment portfolio, also became a mentor during the early stages of Hanyi's business.

But as Han Yi’s business empire continued to expand, Rubinstein’s underlying message became increasingly clear: he not only wanted to exert pressure at key junctures to make Carlyle play a more central role within Han Music, but also attempted to use Han Yi as a trial balloon to delve into the entertainment investment field controlled by other Wall Street giants.

This was not only because Han Yi's growing asset value attracted Rubinstein's covetousness, but also because the latter believed that Han Yi could only rely on him as a backer, whether on Capitol Hill or Wall Street.

Since they are irreplaceable, they naturally have nothing to fear.

Therefore, the reward offered in the memorandum at this time is a timely boon.

Morgan Stanley manages $4170 billion in assets and generated $346 billion in net income for the year. Its Executive Chairman and CEO, James Gorman, also serves as a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, chairman of the Federal Advisory Committee of the Federal Reserve, co-chair of the Partnerships in New York City, co-chair of the Business Committee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, chairman of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association of Washington, D.C., and chairman of the Supervisory Board of Columbia Business School.

Goldman Sachs manages $1.38 trillion in assets and has annual net income of $306 billion. Unlike Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs has just established a "one veteran, two newcomers" trio structure—the current CEO is battling lymphoma while focusing on cultivating two potential successors, with one ultimately chosen as the winner.

Chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein holds positions in nonprofit organizations including member of the Advisory Board of Harvard Law School, member of the Advisory Board of Harvard Business School, member of the Harvard University Council of Deans, member of the Advisory Board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, supervisor of the Weill Cornell Medical College Board of Supervisors, and board member of the New York City Cooperative Organization.

Co-President and Co-COO David Solomon, whose Chinese name is Su Dewei, is a seasoned music enthusiast, especially of electronic music. After get off work, he also takes on DJ gigs under the stage name D-Sol. Su Dewei is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hamilton College, and a board member of the Robin Hood Foundation, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and Paley Center for Media.

Harvey Schwartz, the other co-president and co-COO, is not as trendy as his peers and competitors, and does not like to be a public figure who is too much in the spotlight, but he has a very deep network of connections on Capitol Hill. This year’s Democratic presidential nominee, including current Vice President Joe Biden, are his long-term clients.

While the four individuals mentioned above are not as keen as David Rubinstein in seeking public influence in Washington, D.C. on a personal basis, they are all incredibly influential and well-connected on Capitol Hill.

Moreover, in terms of assets under management alone, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs both far surpass Carlyle Group, which manages $1876 billion. While this doesn't mean the two giants will go to great lengths with Carlyle over Han Yi, a relatively inexperienced talent, bringing in another financial institution of equal scale would undoubtedly serve as a check on the restless Rubinstein.

But... who should I choose?
Han Yi's gaze lingered between the names Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs as he fell into deep thought.

Which organization would offer him the most lucrative returns through collaboration?
Which powerful figure can you build a relationship with to create new bridges for him on Capitol Hill and Wall Street?

Whenever faced with such difficult choices, Han Yi wishes he lived in "The Truman Show," a TV series with an audience, or a novel with subscribers. That way, he could break the fourth wall, allowing those watching to speak freely and make decisions for him.

Unfortunately, all he had was a memo that never provided any answers...

"Mr. Han."

Just as Han Yi was frowning in thought, a deep, honest male voice with a standard Midwestern accent rang in his ears.

"Captain Christian."

Han Yi looked up and offered a polite smile. The exceptionally tall captain had left a very deep impression on him—not only because of his impressive resume as an outstanding pilot at Jet Linx’s Oklahoma headquarters, boasting over 5000 hours of total flight time, 1500 hours of captain’s experience, and 3000 hours of multi-engine aircraft flight record, but also because of his almost legendary life story.

Pilots with their own Wikipedia page or NFL trading cards are extremely rare, but Bob Christian, a pilot at Jet Linx’s Tulsa headquarters, is no ordinary person.

During his college years, Christian was a key player on Northwestern University's football team, setting three team records: career rushing yards, single-season rushing yards, and single-game all-around yards.

He then entered the NFL through the draft, playing eleven seasons for the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and Atlanta Falcons. In 135 games, he started 85, rushed 193 times for 831 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also received 230 passes for 2048 yards and 7 touchdowns, and helped the Atlanta Falcons reach the NFL Championship Series in 1998, earning him the Sports Illustrated All-Round Backs of the Year award.

After retiring from professional football in 2003, Bob Christian never stopped working. He began to pursue his childhood dream of flying, transforming himself from a nationally renowned football star into an elite captain highly praised in the industry.

He had embarked on two remarkable careers, held two of the most challenging jobs in the world, mastered six musical instruments in his spare time, and his electrical engineering studies at Northwestern University allowed him to independently perform routine aircraft inspections and maintenance… When Han Yi first saw this resume, he could hardly believe his eyes. This guy… does he have some kind of cheat code?

This was Han Yi's truest thought at the time.

Ultimately, it was for this amazing experience of having an NFL star fly my plane that Han Yi painstakingly searched for thirteen pilots from all of Jet Linx's flight bases across the United States and selected Bob Christian as the full-time captain of his Gulfstream G650ER, with an annual salary of $22.5.

How was your rest?

"I've had a very good rest, thank you for your concern, Captain."

"That was wonderful. I hope your flight was as comfortable and enjoyable as ever. I am pleased to inform you that we will soon begin our initial descent and enter the airspace of the New York metropolitan area. We are expected to land at Tetboro Airport in about an hour, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time."

According to the latest weather briefing, the current ground temperature in New York is 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Light rain and fog are forecast for today, and the runway may be slippery. Slight turbulence may occur during descent due to precipitation, but rest assured our aircraft will handle it smoothly.

The Gulfstream G650ER has an onboard PA system, but Bob would still leave the cockpit every time to walk up to Han Yi and give the routine pre-landing briefing. This was not only a sign of respect for his employer, but also a clever way to build rapport with his VIP guest.

“That’s great.” Han Yi continued to smile and replied succinctly, “Thank you for your hard work, Bob.”

“It’s my duty.” Bob placed his right hand on his chest and bowed slightly. “I just contacted the FBO, and they’ve made all the necessary preparations to ensure you can leave the airport quickly.”

Has Corey arrived yet?

"He's already waiting for you at the FBO, Mr. Han."

"Okay—as always, thank you, Bob. It's great to have you as our captain."

"It's my pleasure... I won't bother you any longer. Please continue to rest, and call me anytime if you need anything."

"no problem."

"Mr. Han, would you like some more tea?"

As soon as Bob Christian turned to leave, Amber Mantel, the flight attendant waiting in the front cabin, quickly walked up to Han Yi, slightly bent her knees, and asked in a soft voice.

Amber is not a full-time flight attendant on this G650ER. At present, Han Yi also has no plans to hire full-time flight attendants from Jet Linx. He intends to try more options and then finally select two girls or boys who are excellent in terms of service attitude, personal qualities and way of handling things.

In the future, this G650ER will welcome many guests, including well-known Hollywood stars, powerful politicians from Capitol Hill, and Wall Street tycoons who control multi-billion dollar corporations. Therefore, the selection of cabin crew is of paramount importance.

They not only need to provide guests with the most comfortable flight experience, but also need to know which information can be taken out of the cabin and which secrets must be kept forever.

Only by doing this can one become a full-time employee of the N10AH.

Amber undoubtedly wanted this position. Not because she had any feelings for Han Yi; as a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, she had a very clear understanding of herself. For a girl like her, with a poor academic background, a good figure, and only average looks, to think she could get a billionaire who could afford a Gulfstream G650ER was nothing short of a pipe dream.

What she wanted was a stable annual salary of $84000 and jaw-dropping benefits.

Over the past two or three months, Han Yi and his N10AH have become the most talked-about topic among Jet Linx flight attendants.

The reason is simple—being a flight attendant on this G650ER is such a wonderful experience.

Generally, the allowances and accommodations for private jet crew members are provided by Jet Linx, the operator. The accommodation standard is four to five stars, but it is usually four stars. Jet Linx only guarantees that the hotels they book have double beds, temperature control, light control, and at least one restaurant with à la carte dining... that is, the minimum standard set in the company's flight manual.

But if you're assigned to this particular plane, things are different. To "ensure that the crew members have sufficient rest to cope with high-intensity flight missions," Han Capital will directly provide accommodation for the captain, first officer, and flight attendants.

Specification?

To put it simply, the flight attendant I met last time who flew to Las Vegas with Han Yi stayed at the Wynn.

This time, Amber is going to stay at the Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side. And she'll be staying for three days straight, until December 8th when she departs for Los Angeles to pick up another guest who is flying to New York.

Then, they would stay at the Mark Hotel for three more nights and repeat the trip of picking people up and dropping them off.

A full six nights at the Mark Hotel!
It's worth noting that this is New York's premier hotel, on par with, and even considered by most critics to be superior to, the Carlisle Hotel. Located at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 77th Street, it's a truly exclusive residence frequented by the old money.

If Amber had to pay for her own accommodation, how long would it take her to be able to afford it?
Three years? Five years? Or will I never dare to spend that much money just to experience six nights of Upper East Side celebrity life?
Amber dared not think about it further.

Of course, since the accommodations were already fully booked, Han Capital wouldn't be stingy with the allowances either. Jet Linx gives flight attendants a daily allowance of $50 for domestic flights, while Han Capital added an extra $150 on top of that.

A $200 allowance!
It's worth noting that captains of mainstream commercial airlines typically receive a cash subsidy of $75 for domestic flights, while international flights or flights to Hawaii can earn up to $150.

It is said that Captain Christian's allowances could even reach $400!

It's crazy!
Who wouldn't fight tooth and nail to snatch such an amazing employer?
Thinking of this, Amber's smile became even more sincere and warmer.

"No thanks."

“Then I’ll clear it away for you first… And I’ll get you a plate of nuts, okay? We also have your favorite pecans, with a Coke with ice and lemon, so you can have a snack before dinner. I checked the traffic at Teterboro Airport, and it will be very congested when we land, so it may take you an hour to get home.”

"Hmm... okay, then thank you." Han Yi gave her a smile that was both encouraging and approving. "Very thoughtful, Amber, thank you."

"At your service, Mr. Han!"

Receiving praise from his employer, Amber felt he was one step closer to becoming a full-time employee of the N10AH, and his steps back to the control panel felt lighter.

What Amber didn't notice was that after she turned around, the young and kind employer shook his head and gave a wry smile.

This girl's service attitude was indeed impeccable, but she was a bit too enthusiastic... and she couldn't control herself.

I know she's trying her best to make a good impression on her employer. I don't really care about this kind of overly assertive service.

But... he would never accept the people he was going to meet in New York, the people who would likely be sitting in this cabin with him in the future.

Thinking of this, Han Yi looked out the porthole. As the plane gradually descended, the majestic skyline of Manhattan's peaks gradually appeared on the horizon.

Amber, if you want to truly enter this world, you still have a lot to learn and a lot to change.

me too.

Han Yi rested his chin on his hand, thinking to himself.

(End of this chapter)