"Sister Xi, are you going to Mingzhu too?"
Ning Xiaoning held Ning Xi's arm, tilting her head slightly, and her clingy appearance was shocking. Ning Xi pinched her jade-like nose lovingly and said lovingly, "Why, you don't welcome me to join you?"
"No way! Besides, we don't know whether someone is willing to take us there."
"How could he have the guts to do that?" Ning Xi looked at Wen Liang, who was smiling bitterly, and said to the three girls, "We'll set off together in a few days. Mingzhu City is a shopping paradise. Just go buy whatever you need. I'll cover all the expenses for the whole trip."
"Yeah!"
The three of them cheered immediately, and Wen Liang licked his face and said, "I was just thinking of buying a private jet, how about you also book one, Sister Xi?"
"Pah, pah, pah!"
The call of "Sister Xi" almost made several people vomit. Uncle Wen was very unhappy. It was for girls but not boys. Wasn't this gender discrimination
After finishing the meal, it was already dark, so we first sent Xu Yao and the others home. Since we decided to go together, we had to let them report to their families. After all, going to Mingzhu was not an outing, and it would be difficult to go without the permission of their families. However, it seemed that there would be no big problems. Ji Su had Wen Liang with her, and Ji Zheng and Su Rui would definitely not say anything. Xu Yao wanted to go to Mingzhu to visit Xu Ting, and Xu Fuyan had no reason to disallow it. The only troublesome thing was Ning Xiaoning, who had a very strict upbringing and had been scheduled to train in the army during the summer vacation. But with Ning Xi speaking up, a few days of free vacation should be approved.
As for Wen Liang himself, he is now almost like a free-range kid, his parents have given up on him a long time ago!
A few days later, after making all the preparations, Ning Xi met up with Zhuo Min and Wen Liang at Guanshan Airport and took a plane to Kai Tak Airport in Mingzhu City. Kai Tak Airport is located on the south bank of the Kowloon Peninsula, adjacent to the beautiful Victoria Harbor. It has been in use since 195 and has always been one of the busiest international airports in the world. Today, it is about to complete its 70-year historical mission and will officially cease operation on July 5 next year. It will be replaced by Mingzhu International Airport. With the old and the new taking over, it is inevitable to sigh about the passing of time.
Speaking of Kai Tak Airport, there are many interesting places. Because it is located in a busy city, surrounded by mountains on three sides and with only one runway, when the plane arrives near the Grid Mountain in Kowloon, it sees a giant grid and the pilot has to turn right 47 degrees by visual estimation, circle in the air, and land on the runway extending into the harbor.
The so-called Checkered Hill is actually a small hill near Kowloon Park, painted red and white, and illuminated at night for navigation purposes. When the plane turns here, the altitude is less than 100 meters, and it is only 1.6 kilometers away from the landing point. In addition, there are many mountains and wind shear often occurs, making the plane's descent more difficult.
Wen Liang and others were sitting on the right side of the cabin, close to the window. Looking down from their perspective, it seemed as if they had flown the wrong route. They could feel the plane getting closer and closer to the ground. The streets, multi-story buildings and pedestrians in Sham Shui Po and Mong Kok were clearly visible, but there was no sign of a runway ahead.
Except for Ning Xi and Ning Xiaoning, everyone else on the plane was visiting Mingzhu for the first time, and they were all frightened by the scene before their eyes. Xu Yao, who was always bold, opened her mouth wide. If she hadn't been concerned about being in a public place, she would have almost hidden in the arms of Wen Liang who was sitting next to her. Although Wen Liang had been to Mingzhu countless times in his later life, he went to the new airport at that time, and he was very interested in it, and felt it was quite exciting and addictive. He even introduced it to Xu Yao, "... This is one of the legendary ten most dangerous airports in the world..."
"I don't want to listen, I don't want to listen!" Xu Yao closed her eyes tightly and covered her ears with her hands, looking extremely cute.
As the plane flew lower and lower, the buildings on both sides seemed to be about to hit the wings. Sometimes, you could clearly see the TV screens in the houses or the colors of the clothes drying on the rooftops. Finally, at this moment, the runway appeared in front of us. After a few seconds, the landing gear had touched the land, and the plane landed steadily on the runway in the middle of the harbor.
There were many first-time tourists in the cabin, and they cheered at the same time!
Xu Yao unbuckled her seatbelt and let out a long breath. Wen Liang couldn't help but smile and said, "Don't worry. Have you ever heard that the most dangerous place is the safest place? Because of the danger, airlines usually send the most experienced pilots to fly flights to and from Mingzhu City. That's why there have been very few air crashes since Kai Tak started operating. It's like riding a roller coaster. You can't experience the fun of it if you're just afraid..."
"Ah?" Xu Yao pouted and said angrily, "You're just saying that now that I've landed?"
Ning Xi in the front row turned her head and said, "Yaoyao, he bullied you again, didn't he? When we get to the hotel later, make him live in the basement alone."
Xu Yao clapped her hands and said, "That's a good idea, Sister Xi. Only you can control this kid!"
Wen Liang, who was standing by, took the opportunity when Xu Yao wasn't looking over to give Ning Xi a suggestive look. Ning Xi's face flushed as she recalled the passionate night in Xiyuan a few days ago. It was really hard to say who could control whom.
After everyone left the airport, a beautiful young girl in an OL suit came over, folded her hands in front of her, and said respectfully, "Miss, the car has been arranged."
Ning Xi nodded, and without introducing the woman's identity to Xu Yao and the others, she pointed at the two Mercedes-Benz S600s parked on the side of the road and said with a smile, "Let's all get in the car. We can get to the hotel earlier so we can rest earlier."
After a brief confusion, Wen Liang, Xu Yao, Ji Su and Chang Cheng sat in the front car, and Ning Xiaoning took the initiative to ask Ning Xi to take the back car. After getting in the car, Ning Xi leaned back in the chair and stretched comfortably. Flying is always a physical activity. Then she turned to Ning Xiaoning and said, "Do you have anything to ask me?"
Ning Xiaoning hesitated for a moment and asked, "Did you and Wen Liang come to Mingzhu City for something important?"
"Oh, why do you ask?" Ning Xi said calmly: "Didn't Wen Liang accompany Yaoyao to visit his brother?" Now when Ning Xi mentioned Xu Ting, it was as if she was mentioning an ordinary friend, and there was no longer the slightest ripple in her heart.
"That's true, but I always feel that you and him should have been prepared to come to Mingzhu, and accompanying Yaoyao was just a side job."
Ning Xi reached out to pinch Ning Xiaoning's cheek, but she dodged with dissatisfaction, and said, "You are so smart, so guess what happened to us that we have to rush to Mingzhu at this time?"
Ning Xiaoning shook her head, her eyes moving, thinking secretly about how Xu Yao usually acted like a spoiled child to her, then she hugged Ning Xi's slender waist and said, "You two are both more tricky than each other, I can't guess... Okay, Sister Xi, just tell me, okay? I promise, I will never tell anyone else."
Ning Xi burst out laughing and said, "I really should let that guy see how cute my Snow Beauty is... Actually, it's nothing important, it's okay to tell you, but you are wrong about one thing. For Wen Liang, accompanying Yaoyao is his main job, and doing this is just a by-product..."
Ning Xiaoning's eyes lit up. Could it be that I really guessed it right? She asked hurriedly, "What's the matter?"
"Have you watched the news recently? Thailand is being attacked by international hedge funds, and the government is powerless to resist..."
The Mercedes stopped in front of the InterContinental Hotel. This hotel does not need too much introduction. It is located in Tsim Sha Tsui. Thirteen columns extend deep into the seabed, supporting the 17-story building. Like the Peninsula Hotel, it is synonymous with top five-star hotels and has created an unparalleled reputation over the decades.
When the group entered the lobby, the first thing that caught their eyes was a space more than 30 meters high and a huge floor-to-ceiling window of nearly 70 degrees. Looking out, they could see the Oriental Pearl Tower's most acclaimed Victoria Harbour sea view. Xu Yao and Ji Su were amazed, but Ning Xiaoning was the most worldly-wise of the three girls. Her expression remained cold, and she was not moved at all by the scene in front of her. She just stared at Wen Liang's face without blinking, as if the scenery there was more fascinating than the one outside the window.
Wen Liang felt uneasy when she looked at him, and whispered, "Coach, are you hungry? Why are your eyes glowing green?"
Ning Xiaoning folded her arms and lowered her voice, saying, "You are the bad one. You clearly came here for other things, but you lied to Yaoyao and said you came here to accompany her. Humph, tell me, if I hadn't told her..."
"What else do I have to do?"
"You're still lying to me, believe it or not, I'm really going to..."
Ning Xiaoning was about to leave, but Wen Liang quickly held her back and said, "It must be Ning Xi who sold me out, right? Okay, I admit it, I admit it!"
"Just admit it!" Ning Xiaoning turned around, a sly look flashed across her eyes, and said, "If you agree to one of my requests, I will keep this secret to myself."
Wen Liang was actually not afraid of her move. It would not be a big deal if Xu Yao knew about it. However, sometimes men and women should not be taken too seriously. He said with a bitter face, "Go ahead, but be clear, don't ask for too much."
"I also want to participate in what you are about to do!"
Wen Liang looked her up and down, Ning Xiaoning frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Coach, this is a business worth billions. I don't think you can take out more than a thousand dollars..."
Ning Xiaoning kicked him, but Wen Liang dodged by leaning sideways and said with a smile, "Okay, no more jokes. If you want to come and take a look, just follow Ning Xi. Do you still need to ask for my opinion?"
"Why not? Sister Xi said that you are the boss. Unless you agree, she can't take me in." Ning Xiaoning's face showed joy and said, "So, you agree?"
"How can I not agree? You are holding such a big secret of mine." When he mentioned the word "big", Wen Liang deliberately emphasized the word and made a big circle with his hand.
"You're smart!"
"What are you two talking about? Come here quickly and get on the elevator." Xu Yao poked her head out of the elevator and waved at the two of them vigorously.
He made a gentlemanly gesture to invite someone to come first, and Ning Xiaoning held her head high, walking ahead like a proud princess.
Wen Liang shook his head and laughed, his eyes swept out the window, beautiful Victoria Harbour, here we come! (To be continued)