Reborn in 2010, the AI ​​in my mind is too powerful.

Richard called back around 10 p.m. that night.

"Mr. Chen, excuse me. We have two options for your NBA Finals tickets: four courtside tickets, 15000 each. We've found some good seats, right opposite the players."

Our second option was a private box at the Staples Center, with 20 seats, costing $150000, including basic catering.

Chen Yiran was still a little surprised. Although NBA VIP boxes are rented on an annual basis, costing hundreds of thousands in smaller markets and nearly two million in places like New York and Los Angeles, Chase, a company of Chase's caliber, certainly has partnerships with various companies. But with the season so close to start, it was quite impressive that Chase was able to secure a VIP box.

"Let's choose a private room. By the way, could you arrange our transportation? I have at least fourteen people, and maybe up to twenty."

"No problem. With 20 people, we can't use a mini-plane. We can contact a business company to rent a Gulfstream from San Jose to LAX or Bur. It takes about 55 minutes one way. We can book The Ritz-Carlton. It just opened this April and is right next to Staples Center. The stadium is just downstairs, which is very convenient."

"Okay, then book it for me. I'm in a bit of a rush and need to leave tomorrow morning. For the hotel rooms, book me two of the most luxurious rooms, and the rest can be deluxe suites."

"Okay, I'll get your itinerary ready as soon as possible, and I'll make sure you have a flight to take off tomorrow morning."

"Here's a phone number for our company secretary. Contact her if you need anything."

After leaving Catherine's phone number, Chen Yiran also informed Catherine.

Catherine was completely bewildered when she learned that her boss was going to organize a surprise team-building event.

"No, boss, this is so sudden! We just opened today. And you're already thinking of taking us out? To watch a game?"

"If you don't want to go, you don't have to. Hurry up, while it's not too late, call everyone one by one to inform them. Meet at the office at eight o'clock tomorrow morning and wait for the trip. Then quickly send a message in the MSN group, and call everyone who hasn't seen it. There's one problem: you can bring family members, but there are only six spots available, so you need to get them to discuss it quickly."

"Okay, okay, I'll pass on it right away. My wife is too busy with work to come. I'll ask them."

Catherine quickly sent a notification in the company group chat. Not many people in this industry go to bed early, so everyone saw it.

Besides being shocked by the boss's sudden attack, everyone was also amazed by the boss's generosity.

However, the family member slots, which were expected to be very popular, turned out to be quite unpopular. Gao Dewei, the only married man in the family, directly declined; his wife is a doctor and much busier than him. Their child is already in university and doesn't live nearby.

Zhou Tianyou wanted to bring his wife and children over, but his wife's house in China was being demolished, and his wife and children had already booked tickets to return to China on the 5th, so it wasn't very convenient for them to travel.

Other unmarried people showed absolutely no intention of bringing their boyfriends or girlfriends.

In the end, only Amit asked a few questions and then expressed his desire to bring his wife and children. His son's illness makes travel inconvenient, and the child has never been far from home before. This time, with a private jet, it would be a chance for him to go out and have some fun.

Catherine knew about Amit's family situation and specifically confirmed with Chase that one of the entourage might have some mobility issues.

The next morning, Chen Yiran took Pidan to Hannah's house and swapped Hannah for the dog.

Hannah said speechlessly, "Did you do this so suddenly? You didn't even tell me yesterday."

"I forgot, I forgot. I'll definitely let you know in advance next time."

Chen Yiran did forget, but he was different from ordinary people. Ordinary people can only blame themselves when they forget things, but he could blame Jasmine in his mind.

Jasmine, what's wrong with you! Why didn't you remind me?

【╮(╯▽╰)╭ How was I supposed to know if you deliberately didn't tell me, hoping to surprise me? I never expected that the brain model I've always relied on wouldn't be so reliable after all.】

Chen Yiran made a few convincing arguments in his mind and then took Hannah to the company.

Xu Li had already arrived. He first toured the company, and then, after everyone had arrived, they got into the car sent by Datong and headed to the San Jose private terminal to meet up.

A beautiful Gulfstream G-IV was parked on the tarmac, its white fuselage and tail section devoid of any airline markings. It likely operated as a rental service; while the interior looked luxurious, it lacked beds, featuring only business class seats.

Although they are all considered high-income earners, this was the first time for everyone except Hannah to ride a private jet, and they were all a little excited.

The group deliberately arranged for Amit's family to sit at the very edge, in a more convenient location. Amit's son, Kabir, was five years old, thin, and wore special supportive braces on his legs and waist. He was exceptionally excited, constantly looking around.

Amit took advantage of the time before the plane took off to come over and thank Chen Yiran. He didn't pay attention to his colleagues around him and bowed directly to Chen Yiran.

Chen Yiran felt a little awkward, but he sensed that a core employee of the company had emerged.

An hour's flight is quite fast. Upon landing in Burbank, the Chase shuttle bus was already waiting on the tarmac.

Once everyone arrived at the hotel and checked in, it was free time.

Chen Yiran and Hannah's suite is on the 26th floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room overlooking half of Los Angeles.

After settling in, Chen Yiran made plans to have lunch with Xu Li and Lin Xiuxiu.

This is Los Angeles, and Chen Yiran is practically a local bigwig here. He spent five or six years here in his previous life.

He led everyone directly to Luweiju, a restaurant that wasn't particularly amazing, but it truly offered authentic Chinese flavors.

The restaurant specializes in Shandong and Northern Chinese cuisine, and Chen Yiran's favorite dish is their braised shrimp with cabbage.

In Qingdao, the cabbage is torn into irregular pieces by hand and stewed with fried Jiaodong prawns that have released their red oil. The cabbage absorbs all the prawn oil, and its sweetness removes the fishy smell of the seafood, resulting in a rich, amber-colored broth in the clay pot.

This restaurant is practically flawless, except that the staff constantly complain to customers about not spending enough.

Even from the perspective of high emotional intelligence, this flaw can be described as down-to-earth.

In the afternoon, the four of them visited several popular spots in Los Angeles, including the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. To take photos of their family members, everyone looked down and searched for their Chinese names.

The Avenue of Stars is actually quite interesting. The various cosplayers are very enthusiastic, and even ordinary people can gain a lot of emotional value just by giving them a quick slap.

Some cosplays are very childish, like Bumblebee, or some people who look very much like actors, which is basically just five or ten cuts.

Of course, there are a few exceptions who will ask for 20 yuan after taking a photo, but this usually targets tourists from out of town. Anyone who speaks good English can be easily scared away with a little scare. After all, there are plenty of police officers in this area.

After a day of sightseeing, Chen Yiran led everyone back to the Chinatown area in the evening.

San Gabriel is a long-established Chinese community, a diverse mix of people but also a thriving commercial sector.

In a corner of Wanli Shopping Mall, there is a restaurant that Chen Yiran really likes: Tianjin Bistro.

As you can tell from the name, it mainly serves authentic Tianjin and Beijing local cuisine.

The shrimp and gluten noodles here are very authentic; the gluten is all hand-washed by the owner. The shrimp are large and plump, and the gluten is soaked in broth, making it soft yet chewy.

The dishes are bursting with creamy flavor, including Eight Treasures Tofu and Stir-fried Tripe with Coriander. Not a single dish is a disappointment; each one is exquisitely delicious.

The four of them basically had to lean against the wall to get out, after all, it was Tianjin cuisine, the taste was authentic and the portions were also authentic.

After a good night's rest, no one went out during the day and waited patiently for the competition to begin.

The Staples Center's VIP box level has its own elevator, which is quite convenient. Richard arranged a great box, slightly to the left of center, overlooking the entire arena. The box's furnishings were top-notch, and it even had two large-screen TVs for watching both the live broadcast and the replay.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics.

2010 marked the second time these two teams had met in the NBA Finals in three years. The Celtics won in 2008, and the Lakers were certainly looking for revenge this year. The roar of the 20,000 fans in the arena was incredibly powerful.

The event was a gathering of celebrities, with many stars and rappers in the front row. Chen Yiran also spotted several top actors and directors in the VIP boxes on either side.

Jack Nicholson, Steven Spielberg, Dustin Hoffman, Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank, Sylvester Stallone, Adam Sandler, Leonardo DiCaprio.

It's fair to say that the Lakers-Celtics rivalry is incredibly captivating. To be honest, Chen Yiran might not even have come to watch a regular NBA Finals series.

The people in the VIP box may not necessarily be basketball fans, but the energy of a live sports event is still very strong.

The group enjoyed their steak and lobster while watching the game.

The two teams were very aggressive from the start, with Artest and Pierce almost coming to blows while battling for position under the basket.

The score remained close throughout the first half. The Lakers had a strong offense, but the Celtics' defense was also very effective at wearing down the opponent.

It wasn't until the third quarter that Kobe Bryant exploded, hitting three consecutive jump shots to widen the score gap and bringing the atmosphere in the arena to a fever pitch.

The people in the VIP box had finished eating and drinking and began to stand up straight to cheer for the home team. Although even Hannah, one of them, couldn't exactly be called a Californian, she was still a Silicon Valley worker, so supporting the California team was never a bad idea.

Amit's child, Kabir, was also very happy. Raj, on the other hand, seemed to have a childlike heart and started helping Amit take care of the child. Kabir seemed to communicate with him more smoothly than with his parents.

Ultimately, the Celtics failed to mount a new comeback in the fourth quarter, and the game ended with the Lakers defeating the Boston Celtics 102-89 to win Game 1.

Xu Li frantically took photos on the side and then asked Chen Yiran, "Are you sure it's only 150,000? To be honest, I always thought the price for a location like this would be astronomical."

Chen Yiran was speechless and retorted, "You're just being unreasonable. 150,000 US dollars is an astronomical figure, okay?"

"Alright, let's cash the checks quickly, then I'll begin my middleman career. Sigh, after these few great days, what am I going to do when I get back to New Zealand next week?"

Chen Yiran ignored him and turned to encourage her employees: "Alright, we're flying back tomorrow afternoon. The day after tomorrow, June 5th, is Saturday, no work. Everyone relax this weekend, and let's give it our all starting next week!"

Amit stood up abruptly, and said in a rather sycophantic tone, "We're a Silicon Valley company, we don't have a concept of Saturdays and Sundays. We can work on Saturdays too."

Chen Yiran nodded. Team building was indeed useful; the "King of Curry" had appeared just like that.