dhibooks Chapter 95 Arriving in Jinling Again
Chapter 95 Arriving in Jinling Again
「本次航班将于12点45分起飞，预计下午2点30分抵达金陵禄口机场，全程飞行时间约1小时45分钟。」
Chen Wanyu's voice was clear and professional, with a well-trained sense of rhythm.
She bowed slightly and continued:
"Mr. Ye, we will be serving a meal shortly. As a first-class passenger, you can order food; the menu is in the pocket to the right of your seat. Please feel free to press the call button if you require anything."
Her gaze swept over the unopened menu beside Ye Fan, and she added considerately:
"There's still some time before takeoff. Shall I serve you some fruit or drinks first?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Fan waved his hand and said:
"No need for fruit, just a cup of tea will do, black tea."
"Okay, please wait a moment."
Chen Wanyu responded and turned away gracefully.
A short while later, she returned carrying an exquisite bone china teacup, along with a small slice of lemon and a small dish of sugar cubes.
"Mr. Ye, your black tea."
"Thanks!"
Ye Fan took it, took a small sip, and found the temperature just right and the taste mellow.
"You're welcome, it's what I should do."
Chen Wanyu maintained her smile, preparing to step back:
"Then I won't disturb your rest any longer. During this voyage, if there is anything I need, I will do my best to serve you within the scope of my duties."
Ye Fan put down his teacup, looked up at her, and spoke in a calm tone:
"What if it's outside the scope of their duties?"
Chen Wanyu was slightly taken aback, but then displayed a professional demeanor, naturally raising her hand to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear, her smile undiminished:
"That depends on your specific problem, Mr. Ye."
Ye Fan remained calm and said indifferently:
"For example, could you add a contact method?"
Chen Wanyu was taken aback upon hearing this.
This requirement was not unfamiliar to Chen Wanyu.
In the aviation industry, where handsome men and beautiful women abound, being asked for contact information by passengers is a common "minor annoyance" for flight attendants.
The training manual is also full of tips on how to politely decline without being impolite.
With her looks and demeanor, she was quite used to it.
What truly surprised her was the attitude of the young passenger in front of her.
So composed.
When asked for her contact information in a normal way, she becomes very unnatural and stammers.
The Mr. Ye in front of us was excessively young, and although his clothes seemed simple, he possessed a composure beyond his years.
His tone was as calm as if he were asking "Where is the restroom?" His eyes were clear and direct, without the slightest hesitation, as if he were simply making an ordinary request.
This unwavering confidence, so different from his age and appearance, made Chen Wanyu's heart skip a beat. She subconsciously avoided his gaze, her cheeks slightly flushed.
Ye Fan seemed oblivious to her slight embarrassment and continued speaking:
"I'm about to start school in Nanjing, and I'll be unfamiliar with the area, so I'd like to find someone who knows the area well to be my guide. You fly this route frequently, so you should know Nanjing very well, right?"
Ye Fan smiled and said:
"I'll treat you to dinner, and you can show me around and let me get acquainted with the place, how about that? Consider it making friends."
"this..."
Chen Wanyu bit her lip gently, struggling internally.
Among adults, the unspoken meaning of this "guide" role is understood by each other.
Reason told her she should politely decline immediately; it was both professional ethics and a way to protect herself.
however.
When her gaze fell upon Ye Fan's handsome face and his peculiar calm demeanor, the words of refusal caught in her throat.
She would only feel annoyed and wary if asked for her number by a greasy middle-aged boss or a rich second-generation heir dressed in designer brands but with a frivolous look in his eyes.
But being asked for her contact information by such a young, clean-cut, uniquely elegant man who was traveling in first class and spoke with impeccable manners... she couldn't help but feel a small, feminine vanity and pleasure welling up inside her.
He just said he's going to study in Jinling, so he might just be eighteen years old? And his family must be quite well-off.
Such customers possess an inexplicable allure.
The casual conversations among the flight attendants echoed in her mind: "It's a job for young people," "The circle is small," "If you meet the right person, be bold and don't hesitate. Once you miss the opportunity, you won't get another one."
Just as she was struggling internally, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, Ye Fan suddenly stopped smiling and spoke in a calm tone:
"If it's inconvenient, then forget it."
It was as if everything that had just happened was just a casual remark, and he didn't care at all.
This sudden "retreat" caught Chen Wanyu off guard, and a strange impulse surged up within her.
She quickly glanced around to make sure no one was watching this corner, took a deep breath, and swiftly pulled a notepad and pen from her uniform pocket. She scribbled down a string of numbers, tore it off neatly, and handed it to Ye Fan.
"This is my private number."
Her voice was barely audible, her cheeks flushed, and she dared not look Ye Fan in the eye again.
"I...I will stay in Jinling for three days this time."
Before she finished speaking, she turned and left almost as if fleeing, her steps slightly hurried.
Ye Fan looked at the note in his hand, which had a faint scent of perfume on it and contained eleven neatly written numbers.
A playful smile curved his lips as he carefully folded the note and put it into his pocket.
This little incident added an interesting touch to the short voyage.
.......
The flight of more than an hour passed in the blink of an eye.
As the plane landed smoothly on the runway at Lukou Airport, Ye Fan tidied his things and got up to walk towards the cabin door.
At the exit, the flight attendants stood in neat rows, their smiles sweet, and said in unison:
Thank you for flying with us. Have a pleasant journey and we look forward to seeing you again!
Chen Wanyu was also in the queue.
She tried her best to maintain a standard professional smile, but her eyes unconsciously followed Ye Fan's figure.
When Ye Fan walked up to her, her smile seemed to freeze for a moment, and her ears quickly turned red, but she still forced herself to remain calm and nodded slightly in greeting.
Ye Fan simply gave her a knowing, slightly meaningful smile, said nothing more, and then strode across the covered bridge.
Watching Ye Fan's disappearing figure, Chen Wanyu breathed a sigh of relief.
Recalling Ye Fan's tall and handsome figure, young yet exuding a calm demeanor, she felt a sense of anticipation.
.......
Airport arrival hall exit.
Liu Ruyan's figure stood out in the crowd.
She was dressed in a well-tailored off-white suit, her figure elegant, her eyes anxiously searching through the surging crowd.
When she saw Ye Fan, her eyes lit up and she quickly went to greet him.
"Honey! You're out so quickly?"
Liu Ruyan naturally took Ye Fan's arm, her tone carrying intimacy and a hint of barely perceptible coquettishness.
Liu Ruyan:
"Shall we go to the hotel first?"
Ye Fan nodded:
"Let's go to the hotel first."
"OK!"
Once in the car, Liu Ruyan asked:
"Honey, why did you fly over here in such a hurry? Is there something important?"
Ye Fan said solemnly:
"Acquire a very important internet company!"
Liu Ruyan asked in surprise:
"Acquiring a company?"
Ye Fan took out his phone from his pocket, pulled up the information, and handed it to Liu Ruyan:
"This is the company's detailed information. We've already reached an agreement with their founder, Xiang Hao, for a package deal of 500 million."
Liu Ruyan took the documents and began to read them. Her brows gradually furrowed, and her professional instincts quickly alerted her to the problem:
"Honey, these data... user activity continues to decline, market share is almost negligible, and revenue is dismal. On the surface, the outlook is not optimistic."
He then continued:
"Unless their product has a very unique core advantage and potential that we haven't seen, it's almost impossible for them to compete with 'Big Eyes' based on that. 500 million isn't an exorbitant price for a startup like this, but the risk is quite high."
She keenly identified the problem.