The plane landed. The airport staff had been waiting for a long time and were preparing to negotiate when Mr. Bao pleaded guilty.
Person in charge: “That’s great.”
You don't have to go through customs, just bring it back to China.
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble abroad, the procedure was carried out very quickly. Jian Jing made an international long-distance call to the domestic police and gave a statement via online video.
Diane didn't know that the task panel also quietly popped up the completion message.
[Mission Name: Green Plane Murder Case (Completed)]
[Content description: A passenger suddenly died on an international flight at an altitude of 10,000 meters. The relationship was chaotic and the ethics were complicated. Who killed him? Please find out the truth before the plane lands.]
[Task rewards and penalties: 20 courage points for success, no penalty for failure]
At first, Jian Jing thought that the "green" referred to the aircraft's paint job, but later she realized that it was really green.
Well, after all the hard work, everyone was exhausted and had no appetite for lunch, so they went straight to the hotel to sleep.
Perhaps because she had released all her energy during the sleepless night, Jian Jing slept soundly and did not wake up until the lights came on.
She called room service, ordered the dishes she was interested in, and took a quick bath. When she came out refreshed, dinner was already served.
Although Western food does not suit Chinese tastes, champagne is very delicious.
She sat in a rocking chair by the huge French window, facing the Central Park in the night, looking down at her cell phone.
Jiang Baiyan, as always, was always diligent and quick, pushing himself to the top.
[Reached?]
[The flight should have landed.]
[Did you go to sleep? ? ]
[The weather is nice today, suitable for walking]
[See our President Ju's bathing photo]
Jian Jing replied: [Just woke up]
Jiang Baiyan: [Have you adjusted to the time difference? Do you want to go out and play?]
Jian Jing: [???]
Jiang Baiyan sent a location message, which was about a hundred meters away from her hotel.
Jian Jing was surprised: [When are you coming?]
Jiang Baiyan: [Three days~~]
He explained: [The chairman has an apartment here, and it seems that he bought it for Jiang Xue to study in the future. I originally wanted to sell it, but the view is so good, I am a little reluctant to part with it~~ Pudding is cute.jpg]
Jian Jing expressionless: [I hate rich second generation]
Jiang Baiyan: [Come and play, lie down.jpg]
Jian Jing: [Not coming!]
Jiang Baiyan: [crying.jpg]
Jiang Baiyan: [Come out for a walk?]
Jiang Baiyan: [Forget it]
Jian Jing: [? ? ]
He: [It seems someone fired a gun downstairs...]
Jian Jing opened the window and soon heard two sounds similar to those of firecrackers. Under the cover of night, the sounds were so harmonious.
She: [You’re right, it’s not safe]
Jiang Baiyan: [Pudding feels wronged.jpg]
Jian Jing: [Knight in contemplation.jpg]
Jiang Baiyan: [I recommend you to watch xxx drama. There are less than ten episodes in total. You can finish it in the evening after adjusting to the time difference.]
Jian Jing: [ok]
She took out her iPad and started watching the drama, chatting with him about the plot from time to time, and it was already past midnight.
Jian Jing didn't realize it was getting late until his replies slowed down.
Jiang Baiyan is always mean. Maybe when you first meet him, you may be prejudiced against him because of his profession, but after getting to know him, it is really hard to hate him.
A little bit of excessive enthusiasm is like adding alcohol to a drink, making you feel slightly tipsy and comfortable.
She: [I have to get up early tomorrow, good night]
[Good night]
Look, he has a good sense of propriety. Even though his efforts are one-sided, they don't make people feel burdened.
Jian Jing turned off her phone and continued watching TV series.
After watching a season, it’s just right to take a nap.
At seven o'clock the next day, I woke up and recovered from the jet lag.
Jian Jing went to the restaurant to have breakfast. Kang Mucheng was already awake and was eating a sandwich and hot coffee without any new ideas.
"Don't you want to eat something else?" she asked.
Kang Mucheng said: "No, I'm used to it."
When he was studying in the United States, he relied on sandwiches to solve most of his dining problems. Ms. Kang Lei would not spoil her son. She did not provide him with an independent apartment or a domestic nanny.
Kang Mucheng is obviously not a person who loves life. He has nothing to do with eating and cooking, so he would rather read a few more books.
As soon as he arrives abroad, he automatically switches to study-abroad mode.
Jian Jing uttered a "hmm" and decided to have a good meal.
"Did you bring all your clothes and shoes? Do you want to buy something new?" Kang Mucheng asked.
Jian Jing: "I brought them all."
Kang Mucheng: "The award ceremony is tomorrow. It's actually a dinner party. You can get to know some people in the peripheral circle and make some friends."
Jian Jing was not interested at all and responded casually: "What are your plans for today?"
He said, "I have to go to our cooperative publishing house this afternoon and have dinner with their editor-in-chief in the evening. I don't have any plans for the morning. Wherever you want to go, I'll go with you."
Jian Jing didn't have any plans, but she was very excited: "Just take a stroll."
"Okay." Kang Mucheng nodded.
So, off to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, nothing new was happening.
After a satisfying day of shopping, Jian Jing had pizza, French fries and fried onion rings for lunch. While enjoying the meal, she complained that it was unhealthy: "If you eat it, the calories will definitely exceed the limit."
Kang Mucheng picked up a piece of pizza and didn't respond - this kind of complaint should not be taken seriously. She was just talking. If she really asked her to change places to eat, she would be unhappy again.
As expected, although Jian Jing was talking, her actions were not slow at all and she was teasing him.
"Look at other people, they are all wearing T-shirts and jeans, but you are eating here in a suit, don't you think it's weird?"
The weather in June was already very hot. Kang Mucheng was wearing a shirt and trousers, looking very serious. Just looking at him made one feel very hot for him.
Kang Mucheng wiped his hands and looked at her.
Jian Jing: “?”
He: "Sit down, wear a skirt."
Young girls can wear short skirts and shorts without fear of the cold or the sun. Jian Jingyi, relying on her outstanding physical condition, is very willful in dressing and has at least ten miniskirts in her wardrobe.
However, although the skirt looks good, it is easy to expose yourself if you sit crookedly without paying attention.
Jian Jing changed her posture reluctantly, feeling very unhappy.
Why can't the system come up with a "no exposure card"? This is the most urgent need.
[System: Host can try to draw a card]
Jian Jing's heart was moved for a moment, but she held it back.
Courage is hard to come by, so don't waste it on such trivial matters. Forget it. If you really meet a gangster, just give him two punches.
In the afternoon, Kang Mucheng led the team to discuss business, and Jian Jing had nothing to do so she wandered around the streets.
I was approached 3 times and rejected them all.
The shop was visited by thieves twice and caught on the spot.
She was so annoyed that she simply went to the cinema, chose a movie that was not available in China, and happily whiled away the evening.
The next day was the at (US time) Book Award ceremony.
Here we have to introduce some awards in the American literary world. In addition to the well-known American Book Award, Pulitzer Prize, Hugo Award and other awards, there is also an American Book Award jointly organized by major print media.
It is one of the most commercialized awards among many, and the judging criteria are not literary quality but sales volume.
For example, there is a book on the list that teaches organization, cooking, and financial management. It is not even eligible for nomination in other awards, but it has a place in the AT Book Awards.
Therefore, the AT Book Award is also controversial. Many people think that it is just a sales list and cannot be awarded as a literary award.
But the power of money is great, especially in a country dominated by capital. For booksellers, a book that can make money is a good book, and they don’t care what others think of it.
Jian Jing's "Devil Doctor" series won the AT&T Best Foreign Language Novel Award, but it is actually not as good as "Rose Gold" which won the Dream Pen Award in China.
But Kang Mucheng believes that this is a good start.
The literary quality of "The Devil Doctor" is not very strong, but it is enough to use it to open up overseas markets and let English-speaking audiences remember her name.
Therefore, another purpose of her coming to receive the award was to become familiar with American booksellers, strive for more cooperation, and introduce other books to overseas markets.
Jian Jing knew the seriousness of the matter and agreed to it.
On the day of the ceremony, she applied a facial mask, tried to eat light food, stuffed herself into a beautiful little dress, and asked a stylist to do her makeup and hair.
Afterwards, she put on the diamond necklace that Kang Mucheng gave her as a gift, and that was it.
The dinner was scheduled at the hotel. The spotlights outside were on early, outlining the prosperity and luxury unique to a metropolis. A red carpet had been laid out at the entrance, and luxury cars were like a long line, one after another. There were also journalists working, taking photos from time to time.
It's just that they are very arrogant, and usually they just raise their eyelids and glance at the guests and that's it.
Press the shutter? Don't even think about it.
But when Jian Jing got out of the car, one of them raised his arm, aimed the camera, and took a series of photos.
"Asian," his companion said uninterestedly, "Are there any good ones to photograph?"
"She won an award, there should be a photo." A reporter looked at the small screen and suddenly became excited, "Hey, this girl is pretty."
Beautiful women are an eternal topic for men. My companion spoke in a familiar tone but looked at her honestly.
An Asian girl in a black dress walked towards them with her boyfriend on her arm. She was smaller than a Western girl, but not timid or weak, and had her own aura.
The two men, one in his early twenties and the other in his forties, looked at her at the same time without any prior arrangement.
It was not until her back disappeared that Ji Da said, "I actually remembered her face."
"She's very special." He nodded in agreement and tried to recall. "I remember, uh, her name is Jane."
It was a simple and memorable name. Both reporters remembered it. When writing the news, her appearance naturally emerged in their minds, and they couldn't help but add a few words - "Miss Jane is very young. It is said that she is a student. Based on her appearance, it is hard to imagine that she is the author of "Devil Doctor". During the interview, her conversation and temperament left a deep impression on the author..."
The two reporters' inner changes were unknown to Jian Jing herself.
The first thing she said after entering the room was to complain to Kang Mucheng: "It smells like capitalist decadence."
Look at the environment.
Crystal chandeliers shone brightly, marble gleamed, and the scent of expensive perfumes hung in the air. Men and women were all wearing suits and dresses, either the latest style of the season or limited editions that couldn't be bought even with money.
"Hi, Judy, long time no see." The editor-in-chief greeted people in a gay manner and winked continuously, "Oh, James, you are so charming today."
The short-haired fashion editor, dressed in a masculine style, was talking to a famous bookseller, holding a glass of red wine and smiling mysteriously: "Yes, dear, I believe in your sincerity, but..."
The elegant clothes and the extravagant lifestyle are just like the gorgeous setting of Gatsby.
"Renren, you have to make money from them." Kang Mucheng looked calm as he took her to greet the familiar people.
The editor-in-chief of the newspaper who had specially invited them came over with open arms and greeted them joyfully: "You are here, isn't it Jane? He didn't tell me that you are such a beautiful girl."
"Hello." Jian Jing nodded and silently opened the charm card.
Her socializing skills are not good enough, but her beauty is great.
As expected, the editor was dazzled by her charming aura and smiled more sincerely: "Come, let me introduce our big boss to you."