lerbook Chapter 542 He has a certain class smell about him
Chapter 542 He has a certain class smell about him
The group of five walked through the rather narrow aisle of the passenger cabin.
"Grandpa Yu, why don't you sit by the aisle? It'll be easier for you to come and go that way," Sister Ru said softly to the old man, turning around with a smile.
"Okay." The old man smiled broadly and nodded happily.
This tall, handsome older man in a sharp black jacket was flying for the first time, and everything seemed new and exciting to him. His bright, piercing eyes darted around.
After a while, it looked up and curiously observed the ceiling.
A moment later, he turned his head and peered through the small window at the airport runway shrouded in night.
Sister Ru booked a row of five adjacent seats.
The old man watched as his eldest grandson and granddaughter-in-law squeezed into the window seat. After a moment's thought, he quickly said, "Xiao Wang, why don't I sit inside and chat? Otherwise, I really don't know how to pass the three hours on the road."
Upon hearing this, Sister Ru stopped in the aisle, her smile widening. She turned around and replied, "Grandma Yu, it's up to you. Sit wherever you want, however you're comfortable."
The old man chuckled heartily: "Alright!"
The group took their seats one by one, with Xing Yujia, who was the larger one, sitting on the outer side near the aisle.
Yu Huan casually placed her left hand on Lin Yourong's thigh and slightly pulled down her mask with her right hand.
Then, he leaned close to her ear and whispered half-jokingly, "Such a big star is sitting with us in economy class, and he can't even stretch his legs out. He must be suffering!"
Lin Yourong patted his hand, her voice carrying a slight smile, and replied softly, "What are you saying? It'll only be two or three hours, we'll be there soon."
The old man sat on the other side of Yu Huan.
He glanced at the young couple as they finished whispering to each other and said with a smile, "Back when your grandmother and I first went to Yanjing, it took us almost two days to get there. Even the express train took a whole day. I never imagined that now we could fly in less than three hours."
"Grandpa, is this your first time flying?" Lin Yourong asked curiously.
Yesterday she was busy recording a program and entrusted all related matters to Sister Ru, so she was not very clear about the specific situation.
Yu Huan quickly took over the conversation, explaining with a smile, "Changsha didn't have air service until around the 1990s, so it's perfectly normal that I've never flown."
“That makes sense.” Lin Yourong nodded knowingly.
Yu Huan turned to look at the old man and continued with a smile, "The Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway has only been open for a few months. Why don't we experience the high-speed rail when we return the day after tomorrow? It only takes five hours to ride this kind of train, which will allow you, Grandpa, to experience the speed of the new era."
"Five hours? That's so fast! That means the speed must be several hundred kilometers per hour!" The old man showed a hint of surprise on his face. After thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but scratch his head. "But from what you're saying, the high-speed rail takes two hours longer than the plane. Will you be able to manage the time? Besides, I see that Xiao Wang has already booked his return ticket."
At this moment, the pre-flight announcement is reminding passengers to comply with safety regulations...
Hearing the quiet conversation beside her, Sister Ru smiled and chimed in, "Uncle Yu, actually the timing is about the same. When you fly, you have to check in at least an hour in advance, but the high-speed rail is much more convenient. If you arrive on time, you can leave on time, which is much more convenient."
Upon hearing this, the old man nodded knowingly.
He was clearly intrigued, but still had some reservations, so he asked, "Can I get a refund for the ticket?"
“It’s refundable, Grandpa, don’t worry! We’ll take the high-speed rail back the day after tomorrow!” Lin Yourong interjected, making no mention of the handling fee for refunds. She then changed the subject, saying, “Besides, I’ve never ridden the high-speed rail before, and I’d like to experience it.”
Yu Huan clapped her hands lightly and said cheerfully, "Okay, it's settled then. We'll take the high-speed train back."
Just as everyone was talking, the plane began to taxi on the runway with the roar of its engines.
A strong push-back sensation suddenly came over him, and the old man subconsciously grabbed the seatbelt, his knuckles turning slightly white.
Although the old man is quite old, his heart function was actually quite good during the physical examination.
Yu Huan caught this scene with her eyes, but she wasn't too worried. A mischievous smile appeared on her lips under her mask as she teased the old man.
"A few years ago, when you took Orange on the roller coaster, you didn't even flinch. It's just an airplane climbing. Grandpa, you weren't nervous, were you?"
The old man has always been very concerned about his image, especially with his granddaughter-in-law right in front of him; he absolutely cannot show any weakness.
He immediately let go of the seatbelt, then touched his ears, a nonchalant smile on his face: "Nervous? Who's nervous? Apart from a slight stuffiness in my ears, I don't feel anything else."
This childlike remark made Yu Huan nod with a smile: "It's good that you're not nervous."
At this moment, Sister Ru reached into the seat back pocket and rummaged through the vomit bag, saying with a smile, "Uncle Yu, if you're feeling a little airsick, here's a bag..."
"Xiao Wang, I don't need this thing." The old man immediately waved his hand.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yourong suddenly reached out her hand to him and said with concern, "Grandpa, sucking on a candy can help relieve the ear pressure a little."
"Oh?" The old man looked down and saw an Alpenliebe candy lying in Lin Yourong's palm.
He stopped being stubborn, happily picked it up in his hand, and tore open the packaging.
As soon as he put it in his mouth, he smacked his lips and exclaimed, "Hey, it really works! My eardrums don't feel so swollen anymore. Thank you so much!"
"It's only been in my mouth, how can it be so effective?" Yu Huan couldn't help but chuckle.
The old man immediately glanced at him sideways: "You Rong is much more considerate than you, kid."
"Fine," Yu Huan shrugged, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
Soon, the plane broke through the troposphere and entered the stratosphere.
The old man turned his head, stretched his neck, and looked out the window with great interest.
The city lights seemed to pierce through the clouds, gilding them with a soft glow. Through the gaps in the clouds, one could look down upon the magnificent lights of countless homes.
Yu Huan followed the old man's gaze and joked, "I should have let Grandpa sit by the window so he could have a good look at the world from the air."
Lin Yourong was already used to this kind of scenery, and immediately prepared to unbuckle her seatbelt: "Then I'll switch seats with Grandpa."
Seeing this, the old man quickly raised his hand and pressed it down, saying, "No need, no need, my eyesight is fine, I can see clearly from here, don't bother."
Sister Ru laughed and continued, "Yu Daddy has a really good eye. When we met at the airport, she spotted us from a great distance."
Yu Huan patted the old man's shoulder and said with a smile, "That's right. He's over seventy and doesn't have presbyopia yet. His eyesight is better than mine, a young man who stares at the computer all day."
"Well, I can read even the smallest print in the newspaper," the old man said with a slight smile.
"Well, Uncle Yu, you're amazing—" Sister Ru said, giving him a thumbs up. Yu Huan glanced at the old man's expression.
His smile was very calm and composed, yet slightly smug.
have to.
The old man is putting on an act again...
In less than three hours, the group traversed thousands of miles.
Around 10 p.m., apart from the old man and Lin Yourong who came empty-handed, everyone else dragged and carried their luggage as they walked out of Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport.
During this trip, Yu Huan was basically just a follower, following the arrangements made by Sister Ru and Lin Yourong.
As Lin Yourong walked briskly, she called Duan Yue, who had come to pick her up, to let him know that they were on their way to the waiting area.
After a brief conversation, Yu Huan, who was traveling alongside her, hung up the phone and casually asked, "Honey, there are five of us, and so much luggage. Can Brother Yue fit it all in one car?"
“I originally wanted to take a taxi, but he insisted on picking me up from the airport and even went out of his way to borrow a seven-seater car.” Lin Yourong’s voice was tinged with a slight smile. “He said he couldn’t neglect you. You’re both a leader and Mr. Y, with a good reputation. He had to make a good impression and show you the proper hospitality… These are his exact words!”
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan looked at the old man's upright back in front of him and couldn't help but chuckle, saying, "It's true that I'm being a good host, but my title of 'Brother Leader' is just a nickname given to me by netizens. If we're talking about a real Brother Leader, then it has to be Brother Yue."
"Is the person who came to pick us up Rong's cousin?" The old man turned around and asked curiously.
Yu Huan nodded and replied with a smile, "Yes, he's my eldest uncle's son, and he works in Yanjing."
"I see," the old man replied knowingly.
A short while later, the two sides met at the timed parking area at the entrance of Parking Garage No. 3.
Several streetlights shone brightly.
Duan Yue, slightly overweight and wearing half-rimmed glasses, was standing next to a Honda Odyssey, a warm smile on his face, waving to the group.
Sister Ru, who was walking in front, waved in response and said with a smile, "Brother Yue, you've worked hard!"
"Hey! What's so hard about it?" Duan Yue turned his gaze to the young couple and continued half-jokingly, "When big stars and leaders arrive, the sky in Yanjing gets brighter at night! It's all just what I should do."
Yu Huan couldn't help but chuckle and chimed in, "It's not that bad, Brother Yue."
Duan Yue smiled and looked at the sprightly old man, Mr. Yu.
Seeing that the old man's hair was already gray, but he still walked briskly and with a powerful stride, they quickly greeted him warmly: "Grandpa Yu, you are really vigorous in your old age! It's so late, but you have more energy than any of us young people!"
“We have a certain air about us now. Maybe we’ll still be just as carefree when we retire,” Yu Huan jokingly interjected.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.
The old man laughed heartily and said to Duan Yue, "It's so late at night, and you've gone to all this trouble to pick us up. We're so sorry."
"It's no trouble at all. You've come all this way to Yanjing, I'm just showing you a little hospitality." Duan Yue waved his hand, then looked at Xing Yujia, who was standing to the side with her suitcase, and asked curiously, "This young lady, she looks a little unfamiliar to me?"
Yu Huan pondered to himself.
My wife's cousin, as expected of someone who works in the capital's officialdom, is truly meticulous and doesn't neglect anyone.
He introduced with a smile: "This is Rongrong's assistant, she just joined the company not long ago, her name is Xing Yujia."
"Oh, so you're Rong's capable assistant. It's a pleasure to meet you!"
"Hello, Brother Yue!" Xing Yujia replied hastily, subconsciously pursing her lips.
Although I had already learned of his existence from Su Su and Ru Jie's conversation, the thought that he seemed to be an "official" in Yanjing made me inexplicably nervous, no matter how kind he seemed...
Lin Yourong slightly lifted her fisherman's hat, walked slowly to the car door, and said, "Brother Yue, what delicious food are you going to take us to eat?"
Sister Ru chimed in with a laugh, "I just grabbed a quick bite at KFC before boarding, and I'm actually a bit hungry now."
“I know you didn’t have a proper dinner tonight, so I’ll take you to eat Beijing and Shandong cuisine. My wife has already made a reservation at Fengzeyuan and they’re waiting for us.” Duan Yue replied as he turned and walked to the back of the car, opening the trunk.
Seeing this, Yu Huan dragged her luggage and followed, casually asking, "Is Fengzeyuan still open so late?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he realized he had asked a redundant question and couldn't help but chuckle.
Duan Yue took the suitcase from Yu Huan and helped put it in the trunk. He turned his head and smiled, "I discussed it with them in advance. Don't worry, there will definitely be hot food when we get there."
"You can only say that Brother Yue has a lot of influence," Yu Huan said with a smile, taking the backpack that the old man was carrying off his shoulder and placing it on the suitcase.
Then, she turned back, took the small suitcase from Sister Ru's hand, and neatly picked it up and put it away.
"It has nothing to do with saving face. I'm just a regular customer, so I can be a little more accommodating," Duan Yue said modestly.
The old man stood to the side, watching with a smile, took out a pack of "Harmony Brings Wealth" cigarettes from his pocket, took one out, put it in his mouth, and lit it.
He hadn't smoked for half a day and was starting to feel restless.
As soon as the wisps of smoke rose, Duan Yue glanced over casually and immediately reached into his pocket: "Grandpa Yu, I'm sorry for neglecting you. I didn't even realize you smoked. Here's a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, just opened this morning. I gave a few to people, please take them and have a smoke!"
Before the old man could react, she quickly added, "Like Yu Huan, I don't smoke either. This cigarette won't taste right if it's left out for too long, so please don't mind!"
As he spoke, the gesture of offering the cigarette with both hands carried a hint of solemnity.
Seeing this, the old man couldn't very well refuse.
He cheerfully stepped forward and took the cigarette, then patted Duan Yue's shoulder heavily with his other hand: "Little Yue, this Zhonghua cigarette is a real gem. If I were to be polite with you, it would seem like I was being too formal!"
Duan Yue quickly replied, "The 'Harmony Brings Wealth' you drew is just as good!"
"Ah! Rong and Huanhuan are so filial. They bought me several cartons of good cigarettes for the New Year." After saying this, the old man took a deep drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled the smoke.
Duan Yue raised his hand to push up his glasses and said with a smile, "You're so lucky!"
Yu Huan felt that his wife's cousin was not only well-connected but also knew how to handle people; wouldn't he be invincible in the officialdom? (End of Chapter)