Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

On the private tarmac at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, the dazzling sunlight made the hulls of numerous private jets gleam.

A convoy of stretch Lincoln limousines drove through the private helipad, with Kim Tae-yeon and Im Yoon-ah chatting quietly inside.

"Taeyeon unnie, are these all private jets? How come there are so many?" Yoona asked in a low voice.

"To be honest, I was startled too. But this is New York, the place with the most billionaires in the world. It's normal to have more private jets here... right?" Kim Tae-yeon replied.

There were so many private jets appearing before them that they were somewhat overwhelmed.

Seeing these private jets that represent status, wealth, and prestige, Lim Yoona couldn't help but feel a mix of nervousness and excitement.

Her fingers kept twirling her long chestnut hair, a little habit she had when she was nervous.

"Taeyeon unnie, what do you think Lin Yuan oppa's plane will be like?" Yoona asked softly, her voice filled with barely concealed anticipation. "I wonder how it compares to Chairman Lee's modified Boeing 737 private jet."

"Lin Yuan Oppa?"

Kim Tae-yeon immediately noticed how Im Yoon-a addressed her.

"Oppa" roughly translates to "older brother" in Chinese.

However, in Korean, women generally only use this term of address when referring to their close brother.

What happened between Lin Yuan and Lin Yoona?
Im Yoona felt a little embarrassed when Kim Tae-yeon noticed her change in address.

You might accidentally reveal your subconscious.

She secretly went to Lin Yuan's room last night, which led to a breakthrough in her relationship with Lin Yuan.

When she entered Lin Yuan's private phone number, she noted it as: "A Lin Yuan Oppa".

Lin Yoona was certain that Lin Yuan had seen her nickname in his contacts, but he didn't object, which meant he tacitly approved of her affectionate nickname.

So calling Lin Yuan that is fine, but Kim Tae-yeon doesn't know that.

Taeyeon was unaware that Lin Yuan's relationship with her had already been discovered by him.

Just now, Lee Soo-man was wondering why Lin Yuan suddenly invited them to participate in the star-awarding ceremony on the Avenue of Stars.

Taeyeon knew the reason, but she couldn't say it; she thought only she knew.

But Yoona knew it too, but she still couldn't say anything and could only pretend not to know.

Of the three members of SM Entertainment, only Lee Soo-man, the boss, was kept in the dark and was somewhat flattered and confused.

He thought Lin Yuan's invitation was because he had gained favor with Lin Yuan during his morning presentation.

The information gap between the three people can lead to countless dramatic scenarios.

However, when facing Kim Tae-yeon, Yoona still felt a bit less confident: after all, they had that kind of relationship.

Calling Lim Won oppa in front of Kim Tae-yeon always feels a bit like poaching your best friend's boyfriend.

Kim Tae-yeon's subconscious question just now also revealed a hint of a chick protecting its food.

Just as Lim Yoona was feeling a little awkward and didn't know how to answer.

Lee Soo-man exclaimed, "Is that Lin Yuan's private jet? Wow, it's huge!"

The two girls were intrigued and immediately followed Lee Soo-man's gaze.

With just one glance, their breaths froze.

About two hundred meters ahead of them, a huge, silver-white aircraft stood silently, the "LY" logo on its tail gleaming in the setting sun.

It wasn't the mid-sized business jet they had imagined, but a massive Boeing 747-400ER with sleek, long fuselage lines and four enormous engines that exuded unparalleled power.

"What is this?!" Taeyeon's lips trembled slightly, her eyes widening.

"The Boeing 747-400ER is a new model that Boeing just made its maiden flight in 2002. It is 70.6 meters long, equivalent to a 23-story building, and has a wingspan of 64.4 meters, also equivalent to a 21-story building. No wonder it is called the 'Palace in the Sky'," Lee Soo-man remarked.

"President Lee, how do you know so much about this?" Kim Tae-yeon asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Lee Soo-man immediately blushed: "Even if I can't afford it in my lifetime, can't I have some hobbies and dreams?"

"Such a big plane must be extremely expensive, right?" Yoona immediately asked.

“The cost will be at least $6 million,” Lee Soo-man said.

Kim Tae-yeon: "..."

Lin Yuner: "..."

That's absolutely outrageous.

“We don’t even have a decent van, and Lin Yuan already has a ‘sky palace’,” Kim Tae-yeon exclaimed.

At this moment, she once again felt the enormous gap between herself and Lin Yuan.

For her, even sharing a $6 van with the entire group seemed like a luxury.

But Lin Yuan uses a $6 million super private jet without any burden?

last night……

Perhaps this was the only interaction she had with Lin Yuan in her life?

After she showed Lee Boo-jin the photo that made her blush and her heart race, she temporarily weathered the crisis.

Her life trajectory also returned to the position of an idol trainee.

Lin Yuan is so high and mighty; let's just treat everything that happened last night as a dream.

Hearing Kim Tae-yeon's sentiments, Lee Soo-man said with empathy, "Perhaps in your eyes, I am a very rich boss."

But in front of Lin Yuan, we were no different; we were all poor people.

Even if you gave me a plane like that, I couldn't afford it.

"It can't be that expensive, can it?" Yoona asked incredulously. "Is it really that pricey?"

Lee Soo-man nodded: "Besides the pilots and crew, there are also cooks, flight attendants, and other support staff on the private jet. There are at least 15 people on the entire crew. Their salaries are not low, and I really can't afford to support them."

Kim Tae-yeon and Im Yoon-ah stared in astonishment, their mouths agape.

Lee Soo-man continued, "Even without considering the crew's salaries and the aircraft's maintenance costs, the fuel consumption during flight alone can reach as high as $1 per hour."

Kim Tae-yeon: "..."

Lin Yuner: "..."

The gas cost for this plane to fly from New York to Seoul could buy them three nanny vans.

Is this the world of rich people?

Finally, the Lincoln stopped in front of the Boeing 747-400ER.

Lee Soo-man opened the car door and got out first, followed by Kim Tae-yeon and Im Yoon-ah.

Stepping onto the paved surface of the helipad, Kim Tae-yeon felt a little lightheaded.

Am I going to board this incredibly luxurious plane?
Although he himself traveled from Seoul to New York on Lee Boo-jin's private plane.

To be honest, it wasn't very comfortable, since she wasn't allowed to use the truly comfortable areas. She was just a nobody on the trip, squeezed into economy class with the staff.

She was eager to know what unique experiences she would have on Lin Yuan's private jet.
Thinking of this, Kim Tae-yeon's eyes began to subconsciously search her surroundings.

The door of the Lincoln sedan in the front row opened, and Lin Yuan and Li Fuzhen got out of the car together.

Kim Tae-yeon knew that they were avoiding her because they wanted to talk about things in the car that they didn't want her to know.

It seems they've finished talking, and the two are saying goodbye.

Lin Yuan was going to Los Angeles with himself and others.

Lee Boo-jin, on the other hand, was to travel to Miami, Florida, on her own private jet.

Kim Tae-yeon, Lee Soo-man, and the others did not approach, but simply left the two of them at a distance.

After exchanging a few more words, Lin Yuan and Li Fuzhen hugged and said goodbye.

This scene was similar to when Lin Yuan came to pick him up at the airport yesterday; they hugged each other.

But Kim Tae-yeon felt that the taste was completely different from yesterday.

The image of the foot under the dining table from last night resurfaced in her mind.

Last night was really... In just a few hours, she and Lee Boo-jin had some embarrassing contact with Lim Won.

No, Yoona seems a bit strange too.

This morning after I got up, I hugged my bag tightly, as if I was afraid I would see what was inside.

Is this also related to Lin Yuan?
Kim Tae-yeon suddenly felt curious and wanted to find an opportunity to see what it was.

Finally, Lin Yuan and Li Fuzhen waved goodbye after their hug ended.

Then Lin Yuan turned around and walked towards them.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," Lin Yuan said with a smile.

Kim Tae-yeon then noticed that Lin Yuan was wearing light blue washed denim jeans and a plain white cotton T-shirt.

This outfit made him look exceptionally sunny and refreshing, giving him the appearance of a boy next door, not at all like the world's richest man.

What Kim Tae-yeon didn't know was that the image of wealthy people always dressed in suits and ties, which she had in mind, was about to become a thing of the past.

In the coming years, a large number of wealthy individuals from Silicon Valley will bring this minimalist style of dress to the world.

Kim Tae-yeon naturally preferred Lin Yuan's style of dress to a suit, but she couldn't help but have some concerns, so she asked:
"Mr. Lin, you're attending the Star Award ceremony on the Avenue of Stars today. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to dress like this?"

Kim Tae-yeon thought that Lin Yuan would probably change clothes on the plane later, but she still couldn't help but remind him.

Lin Yuan shook his head: "I'll wear this outfit. I think it suits me well."

I think it's enough if it's suitable?

Upon hearing this, Lee Soo-man, Kim Tae-yeon, and Im Yoon-ah were all surprised.

But on second thought, Lin Yuan really did have that kind of capital. He could completely rely on his strength and status to decide what was appropriate for him.

This is similar to many large companies that have strict dress requirements for their employees in order to maintain a certain corporate image.

When such strict requirements only constrain employees, bosses often don't care at all.

Everyone else is dressed in suits and ties, but I'm wearing casual clothes, which is not only comfortable but also highlights my superior status.

The same is true today; for the entire Hollywood film industry, Lin Yuan is the unrestrained "boss".

Others have to dress formally, but he can dress however he wants.

He has already earned the right to overturn the rules.

Lee Soo-man and the other two, as fans of the film, have all witnessed Lin Yuan's growth firsthand.

A few years ago, before Lin Yuan had the ability to break the rules, he always wore a suit properly when attending all important occasions. Even when it was for publicity purposes, he would wear a traditional Chinese suit: the flying fish robe.

This seems to be the first time I've seen someone dressed so casually.
Kim Tae-yeon had a vague feeling that Lin Yuan's actions seemed to have some deeper meaning.

This piqued her curiosity, but she didn't ask any more questions at the moment, knowing she would get the answers she wanted at the star-granting ceremony later.

"Let's go, it's time for us to board," Lin Yuan said.

At this moment, the boarding stairs in front of the plane slowly descended, like a road leading to a sky city.

At the top of the boarding stairs, GAKKI-chan waited for their arrival with a smile on her face.

Having been absent from work for quite some time, she naturally needs to return to her post now.

Lin Yuan was quite happy to see his assistant return. The two understood each other's thoughts with just a glance.

“Come on, let me show you around.” He gestured invitingly. “The flight to Los Angeles takes three hours from start to finish; we have plenty of time.”

Taeyeon and Yoona exchanged a glance, both seeing unbelievable excitement in each other's eyes.

They followed Lin Yuan toward the plane, and with each step they got closer, the giant steel bird became even more magnificent.

The process of climbing the gangway felt like a ritual. Kim Tae-yeon's fingers gently traced the cool metal handrails as her heart raced.

She could sense that Lee Soo-man, who was walking in front of her, and Im Yoon-ah, who was behind her, were also feeling unsettled.

As the three of them walked up the gangway, GAKKI and eight crew members in crisp uniforms were already lined up and waiting.

Beside GAKKI, standing at the head of the line, was a white man in his fifties with graying sideburns that made him look exceptionally professional.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Lin. Welcome aboard this flight. We are ready for the flight," the captain said respectfully.

“Thank you, Mr. Reynolds.” Lin Yuan nodded in response, then turned to the SM trio: “This is Captain Reynolds, who has over 20,000 hours of flight experience, three-quarters of which was on Boeing aircraft.”

With him in charge of the flights, I believe there will be no safety issues.

Upon hearing Lin Yuan's introduction, Kim Tae-yeon secretly clicked her tongue in amazement:
Even someone like her who knows little about aviation knows that 20,000 hours of flight experience is definitely the mark of a very experienced captain.

It must be very expensive to keep a captain like that, right?

No wonder President Lee said that even if he were given this private jet, he wouldn't be able to afford it.

Yoona involuntarily bowed and said with a sweet smile, "Thank you for your help with this trip."

Her English, with its adorable Korean accent, brought a fatherly smile to the captain's face.

"Although you are all distinguished guests, necessary security checks still need to be conducted," Captain Reynolds said.

"I understand, I understand," Lee Soo-man replied immediately.

Everyone is used to airport security checks.

Generally, the restrictions mainly apply to dangerous flammable and explosive materials, as well as some metal items.

Metal weapons are definitely not allowed, but everyday items like water cups, as long as they are empty, are fine.

But even this simple check turned extremely unpleasant when Yoona heard that they needed to check the water glass… (End of Chapter)