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After Liang Yu left the conference room, he soon heard the announcement echoing throughout the building: "All Action Team leaders, please proceed immediately to the Second Floor Conference Room. Repeat: All Action Team leaders, please proceed immediately to the Second Floor Conference Room."
Liang Yu hurried into the conference room and bumped right into Chen Rui. He straightened his hair and said, "I told you to go to the Second Floor Conference Room for the meeting."
"I can hear it from here too. Those guys must have hidden a speaker in some corner," Chen Rui chuckled, pushing past Liang Yu and heading toward the elevator.
By the time Chen Rui arrived at the conference room, all the other leaders of Nine Group were already there. The leader of Group Three, Qin Xionglin, teased, "Oh my, as expected of the Special Operations Group leader; you really have an air about you."
Since Chen Rui's group was labeled 'a', he was often jokingly referred to as 'the Special Operations Group'. Chen Rui smiled and replied, "How could I compare to an esteemed envoy like you? Everyone else is still standing while you’ve already taken a seat; you really do have a leader's demeanor."
Due to Qin Xionglin's rare surname, everyone privately called him 'the Envoy'.
Qin Xionglin felt a bit displeased, but he noticed that indeed everyone else was standing. Just as he was about to retort, he was stopped by Jiang Ming, the leader of Nine Group. "The boss is almost here."
Upon hearing this, everyone straightened their clothes. Chen Rui definitely did not join in on this. He hardly had any suits to begin with and usually didn't wear them; his sportswear looked just the same.
It wasn’t just Action Group Leader Xiang Xiao who entered; two higher-ranking individuals followed. Everyone involuntarily tensed up. The other two who entered were Deng Jun, Chairman of the City Group, and Zhang Jun, President of the City Group.
Due to state funding, their roles were distinct: the chairman represented upper management and oversaw the group's direction, while the president managed specific affairs within the group.
In simpler terms, they had a central leader and their direct superior present.
"Due to time constraints, we won't waste any more time. Everyone needs to change into company uniforms now and finish up any miscellaneous tasks within an hour and a half. We will be waiting for you at Duguo International Airport in the employee passageway. Remember, one and a half hours," Xiang Xiao stated decisively when he saw that neither of the two higher-ups spoke up.
"I... I can't wear my uniform at the moment," Chen Rui said apologetically regarding this matter.
The company uniforms are generally custom-made, with each person receiving one set. They are not required for everyday work, only for very formal occasions. Unfortunately, Chen Rui had worn his yesterday, and to make matters worse, it seemed he had gotten something on it. He was just about to ask Liang Yu for help with cleaning it when this incident occurred.
Deng Jun glanced at Chen Rui and said, "Just go find a suit. It needs to be formal. Starting now, if you don't make it in an hour and a half, consider your resignation."
With that, the three of them turned and left the conference room, leaving everyone inside stunned. Was that it? It seemed too casual. Did Chen Rui have some sort of connection?
As everyone continued to exit the conference room, Chen Rui immediately ran home after stepping outside. He didn't have many formal outfits; aside from the company uniform, the only other suit he owned was a dark gray one. He couldn't even remember where he had gotten it, but it was the only option he had that could work in a pinch.
Chen Rui did not drive to the airport; parking fees there started at eighty dollars, and since he didn't even know where he was going this time, let alone how long he would be gone, he decided against it. Although he wasn't short on money, he wasn't one to waste it either; saving whenever possible was one of his principles.
He took a taxi to the airport and soon spotted Xiang Xiao waiting for him.
"You're the last one! Hurry up!" Xiang Xiao exclaimed with a frown upon seeing Chen Rui. Everyone else had arrived early while he was still dawdling.
In reality, it had only been ninety minutes since they left the meeting, but the others had changed into their clothes at the office and driven straight to the airport, making them at least ten minutes faster than Chen Rui.
After gathering together, they entered the hangar through the employee passageway. As soon as Chen Rui stepped inside, he saw Wang Bolin, Qiaoqin, and another rather shy girl standing in front of a Gulfstream jet.
"Wow, you made it pretty quickly. Are we resting here for a bit or heading out right away? If we're leaving now, I'll contact the tower immediately," Wang Bolin asked Deng Jun.
Deng Jun walked straight into the Gulfstream's cabin. "We're leaving now; we can't be the last ones to arrive."
As Chen Rui passed by Wang Bolin, he received a playful slap on the back. "Look at you; now I'm here serving you."
"We're all serving someone else; there's nothing to be envious about," Chen Rui replied as he brushed off Wang Bolin's hand and quickly stepped into the cabin.
The name Gulfstream is not given lightly; it is synonymous with the most luxurious business jets and private aircraft. As Chen Rui stepped into the cabin, he couldn't help but feel a sense of longing. When would he ever own a plane like this?
"Come on, hurry up! Don't daydream here. The G65 isn't a toy for ordinary folks; it's a behemoth worth hundreds of millions of Renminbi," Wang Bolin said as he pushed Chen Rui into the passenger cabin before joining Qiaoqin in the cockpit.
"We will arrive in Hawaii in 48 minutes, where we will stay for about five minutes before heading to our final destination: Kiribati, which we will reach in 57 minutes," Wang Bolin's voice echoed through the sound system.
"Kiribati?" Chen Rui asked. "The G65 should be able to fly directly there, right?"
"We have some business to attend to in Hawaii. Mr. Deng will be staying there for a while, while we are heading to Kiribati," Xiang Xiao explained to Chen Rui. "It's a meeting that Mr. Deng can't attend. The attendees will be leaders from various countries and representatives from their respective planning agencies. Although Mr. Deng is officially the chairman, he doesn't interfere with our matters, so he won't be present."
"We are about to take off. Please fasten your seatbelts during the ascent."
Chen Rui leaned against the window and looked outside, where large passenger planes were lined up on the runway, likely due to air traffic control caused by their takeoff.
Ahead of them, out of Chen Rui's sight, a Boeing was taking off, escorted by two Su-7s as it soared into the clouds.
As the plane accelerated, the thrust gently pressed him back into his seat. Chen Rui loved this feeling of ascent.
About three minutes later, Wang Bolin announced over the cabin intercom, "We are now cruising at altitude. You may unfasten your seatbelts and move around freely. Electronic devices with signals can also be used normally."
Hearing that electronic devices with signals could now be used made Chen Rui reflect deeply. In the past, especially when flying with Air China, announcements and flight attendants constantly emphasized turning off mobile phones. Even after it was confirmed that mobile signals wouldn't interfere with onboard electronics, Air China still prohibited passengers from using their phones during flights, which had always annoyed Chen Rui.
Since 2013, the FAA had allowed the use of electronic devices with signals on flights, and gradually other airlines followed suit. However, Air China remained adamant that using such devices could affect the aircraft's electronics.
During his conversations with United Airlines' captains in New York, Chen Rui learned that some cabin crew members would sneak into the cockpit during breaks to use their phones, which infuriated him even more.
But Chen Rui had no way out; he was not the head of the Aviation Department. Even if he were, he had no authority to change anything. It was truly a bittersweet experience for Chen Rui to encounter such treatment only when flying on a government plane.
In fact, Air China's approach was not wrong. It was wise to maintain a cautious attitude toward hidden dangers. If no incidents occurred over a long period, then implementation could begin.
What Chen Rui did not know was that a proposal titled "Regarding Air Safety and the Use of Signal-Emitting Electronic Devices" was already sitting on a desk in the Aviation Department.
The specific implementation of this proposal involved further modifying the signal devices on every Air China passenger aircraft by adding a civilian signal device, allowing passengers to use signal-emitting electronic devices through this equipment. This plan not only enhanced air safety but also maximized the freedom of passengers.
In the middle of the day, Chen Rui found it hard to sleep. He turned to look at the people in the back row. Jiang Ming was drinking at the bar, while Deng Jun tried to sleep but faced the same troubles as Chen Rui. The others were reading or watching movies, and Qin Xionglin, like Chen Rui, had nothing to do but observe.
When Qin Xionglin met Chen Rui's gaze, they exchanged smiles, and Chen Rui understood his thoughts. He stood up and said, "Everyone, we still have over ten hours left. Can we do something fun? Otherwise, this is so boring. We're not strangers here; there's no need to act all serious."
Deng Jun was the first to react to his voice. After tossing and turning on the sofa, he suddenly stopped moving and opened his eyes to look at Chen Rui.
The others also put down their work and turned to Chen Rui, waiting for what would come next.
Chen Rui glanced at Qin Xionglin, who nodded in agreement and said, "Indeed, it's quite boring. We're all familiar with each other; there's no need to pretend."
Still, no one spoke up.
"Cough cough." Deng Jun cleared his throat twice. "Yeah, I'm a bit bored too. Anyway, I’ll definitely feel stressed later; let’s think of some entertainment to relieve that."
Hearing their leader's words, the atmosphere instantly became lively. Although they weren't family, they were colleagues—more than just ordinary colleagues—with a bond that could be compared to brotherhood in battle. However, no one could match Chen Rui's ability to show off in front of their leader, so they pretended to be silent.
Chen Rui looked at Deng Jun, who smiled back at him. "Then let's sit together in a circle; that should create some atmosphere."
Only one person present, aside from Chen Rui, knew that this was Deng Jun's true nature. Deng Jun came from a military background, and his lively personality was hard to change. However, years of high-level living had cloaked his character in a guise of steadiness.
"Could you please close the blinds in the front row? It would be better if it were a bit darker," Chen Rui said to the girl. "Hey! You don't even know your team member's name? How can you be the team leader?" Xiang Xiao teased.
Chen Rui smiled and explained, "I do know her, but she's not my team member; she reports to Wang Bolin."
In fact, Chen Rui recognized that the girl was part of the A714 crew, but since the crew members were not under his supervision, he didn't bother to learn more about them. The flight team leader, Wang Bolin, was directly affiliated with the company and only collaborated with them due to the needs of Chen Rui Group.
"Well, you can't not know her name! She's so beautiful. Oh, you must have too many female friends to keep track of them all, so you subconsciously overlooked it, right? Oh dear, Chen Rui, that's a style issue!" Zhang Jun joked.
"Alright, alright, let's start the game. Everyone has played Murder Game before, right?" Qin Xionglin timely stepped in to help Chen Rui out of the situation.
Murder Game was a game that friends in this era rarely played anymore, but Chen Rui still remembered it as one of the most enjoyable interactive games from their generation.
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It was true that since last year, the FAA had allowed mobile phones to be used on airplanes. However, Air China still prohibited their use. Although individuals might be displeased, Air China was ultimately concerned for passenger safety.
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