Legendary Captain

Chapter 102 Poaching Talent Face-to-Face (Please Subscribe!)

The airport assigned Kunlong 9543 a very close parking position, which of course also had a jet bridge.

After the plane docked at the bridge, following the pre-arranged procedure, the security officer guarded the entrance, and airport medical personnel helped the co-pilot, who had recovered somewhat, off the tarmac and into an ambulance, which rushed him to the airport hospital.

After that, a different crew was assigned by the company to take over Han Qi's shift. The passengers didn't need to get off; they could just refuel and continue flying to Luoshui.

The only minor issue might be with the autopilot. However, the maintenance crew has arrived, and it should be resolved quickly. Even if it can't be resolved, Qianyang Airport is a small base for Kunlong Airlines. With some extra aircraft loitering overnight, a little work can free up one aircraft.

Xu Xian wanted to go with them, but the regulatory bureau staff arrived very quickly. They arrived almost immediately after the team that was changing groups, greeted Han Qi with many polite words, and then, chatting and laughing, casually led Xu Xian to the regulatory bureau's office building as well.

As the authority in the entire civil aviation industry, Xu Xian dared not disobey the demands of the Bureau's personnel. He took his belongings and obediently followed their instructions.

On the way to the regulatory bureau, Xu Xian noticed that the bureau personnel were unusually polite to Han Qi, almost unnaturally so. Shouldn't pilots and airline staff react like mice before a cat when they see bureau personnel? Why did the bureau personnel seem to be practically fawning over Han Qi?

However, Xu Xian didn't think much about it. Perhaps the officials in charge were just more easygoing this time. Or maybe the incident wasn't serious enough to create a tense atmosphere.

Xu Xian checked his flight schedule and was shocked to find that all his flights after tomorrow were gone. His dispatcher was incredibly efficient! What if the questioning was quick this time? What if he happened to catch a flight to Luoshui? Although the possibility was slim.

Now that the flight schedule has changed, there's no need to go to Luoshui anymore. After the questioning is over, he'll probably have to figure out how to get back to Yunnan.

Thinking of this, Xu Xian felt his life was bleak and hopeless. He should have known better than to help out; if he had just pretended to be a regular passenger, he'd probably be ready to take off again for Luoshui by now. All his efforts had been for nothing!

Xu Xian, who had lost his dreams, lay silently on the back seat of the car.

He just wanted to be a salted fish.

After landing, Qin Zongyang inquired with the company's operations control department and learned that the flight crew on duty were taken away by the regulatory authorities as soon as they got off the plane, along with Xu Xian.

Knowing Xu Xian's whereabouts, Qin Zongyang didn't even wait for the company-arranged vehicle. He hailed a taxi and headed straight for the regulatory bureau building.

As soon as Qin Zongyang arrived at the main entrance of the office building, he spotted a familiar figure in the lobby on the first floor.

Isn't that Xu Xian?

Standing opposite Xu Xian was a person in uniform who looked like Han Qi!

Qin Zongyang knew what Han Qi looked like; he had even read the exclusive interview with him in Tianyan Magazine. However, he had never seen him in person before, and now, seeing this legendary figure up close, even Qin Zongyang, with his composure, couldn't help but feel his heart surge with excitement.

Qin Zongyang was much older than Han Qi, but even from a distance, Qin Zongyang still couldn't help feeling nervous.

He came here hoping to use this opportunity to make a good impression on Han Qi. But when the time came, he hesitated.

Even though his current skill level is the same as Han Qi's, his age is a factor. But for some reason, Qin Zongyang just feels inferior.

Within the domestic civil aviation circle, there are probably no more than a handful of people who can talk fluently with Han Qi, and Qin Zongyang's influence is clearly not among them.

Having come this far, could he possibly back down now? With that thought in mind, Qin Zongyang stepped through the gate.

Xu Xian and Han Qi were naturally unaware that Qin Zongyang was also at the door; both of them had completed their inquiries with the regulatory bureau. Afterwards, Han Qi pulled Xu Xian aside for a few casual words.

The incident itself wasn't complicated and could be explained quickly. Xu Xian wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt the regulatory officials seemed to be going through the motions. They asked only superficial questions, never delving into anything deeper. Xu Xian, who had been dragged along, only managed to say five or six sentences, and then wasted three days of flights, making him feel increasingly frustrated.

Han Qi first expressed his gratitude to Xu Xian in a very conventional way, and then changed the subject and began to reveal his own thoughts.

"Have you thought about changing companies?" Han Qi spoke quite directly; he wasn't the kind of person who beat around the bush.

Xu Xian was caught off guard: "You mean changing jobs? Why would I want to change jobs?"

In response to Xu Xian's question, Han Qi laughed and said, "Of course it's for better development! What future can you have staying in a second-rate company like Xingyou Airlines? The ceiling is right there!"

Xu Xian's lips twitched a few times. Although Xingyou Airlines was a regional airline, it was still a reputable company. In Han Qi's mouth, it was a second-rate company, and he made no attempt to hide it.

"Forget it! I can't afford it!" Xu Xian refused without even thinking. The penalty for breaking his contract was an astronomical figure for him. Xu Xian applied for the job himself with his license, which meant he would lose much less money than trainees switching jobs at Star Travel Airlines, but it was still unacceptable to him. Moreover, there was another issue involved.

Xu Xian: "The company won't let me go."

Xingyou Airlines isn't exactly wealthy, but it's certainly not at the point where it needs to squeeze a student out of their money for breach of contract. The company might not care about Xu Xian's breach of contract fee, but it does care about Xu Xian's decision to switch companies.

Xu Xiancai signed a contract with Xingyou Airlines, and only a few months later he switched to this company. Isn't this a slap in the face to Xingyou Airlines?

Is Star Travel Airlines a public toilet? Can you just come and go as you please? If this sets a precedent, how will you manage your employees?

Nowadays, companies expect employees to either love the company and work diligently on their own initiative, or to fear the company and work diligently under duress.

Star Travel Airlines clearly belongs to the latter category!

The company doesn't allow a junior employee to quit before even having worked there for two months! That crosses Xingyou's bottom line!

These unspoken rules are not openly discussed, but everyone in the civil aviation industry is well aware of them.

Of course, this doesn't mean airlines don't allow personnel movement. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered; preventing personnel movement is blatant authoritarianism. If you anger the pilots, it's not impossible for them to unite and protest.

Therefore, airlines allocate a quota for pilots to switch jobs each year. Once it's their turn, pilots can part ways amicably with their current employer at a relatively fair price – a win-win situation for everyone!

If you want to jump the queue and switch jobs, you might get lucky and be able to pay extra to settle things. If you're unlucky, you'll be blacklisted by the company. Even if you change companies later, you might still face difficulties from your former employer.

The civil aviation industry is a small circle, and many seemingly unrelated companies may share the same boss. Thinking that switching companies will solve everything? Sometimes that's naive.

The industry ban is not unfounded.

The company is being lenient by letting you go, fine! But if you want to challenge the company, be prepared for hefty penalties and relentless repercussions! Making an example of someone is seen as absolutely necessary by capitalists.

Putting aside objective reasons, Xu Xian himself had never considered changing jobs. All crows are black, so what good place could he possibly go?

"Whether it's persuading the company or dealing with the breach of contract penalty, you don't need to worry. I still have some influence in this industry," Han Qi said with a faint smile.

Actually, Han Qi had already put it quite tactfully. In the current civil aviation circle, apart from Xu Qing who didn't need to give him face, no one dared to disrespect Han Qi. If he took the initiative to ask Xingyou Airlines for Xu Xian, he didn't think the people at Xingyou Airlines would dare to refuse.

"How much face?" Xu Xian offered an awkward but polite smile. "I don't plan to change companies for the time being!"

Kunlong Airlines doesn't have a branch in Yunnan. If he switched companies, it would mean he'd have to change his city of residence. How could that be possible? Besides, he didn't think this somewhat eccentric captain had that much influence.

From the moment I met this Captain Han Qi, he acted like he was invincible, which is really bad. How old is he? Indulging in false self-aggrandizement is a sign of mental problems.

If you're sick, you need to get treatment!

"Is it really necessary to make a decision so quickly?" Han Qi was unusually patient with Xu Xian, something rarely seen in him. "As for students, have you assigned a master yet? How about becoming my apprentice?"

Xu Xian could have patiently chatted with Han Qi for a bit. He originally planned to just exchange a few words and call it a day, as he still needed to find his flight back to Yunnan!

It's one thing to do it once or twice, but to bring up job hopping again and again, does he really think he's some kind of powerful figure?

"Captain Han, I strongly recommend you go to the Fourth People's Hospital for a checkup, really! Your delusions are a bit severe!" Xu Xian sincerely suggested.

He didn't specify which Fourth People's Hospital it was, because in most parts of China, the Fourth People's Hospital is a psychiatric hospital.

"The Fourth People's Hospital?" Han Qi was both amused and exasperated. It seemed he was being treated as someone who talked nonsense or was simply a fraud.

Indeed, the captain, whom he had only met once, bluntly advised him to switch jobs, and did so with great conviction. In Xu Xian's eyes, this might easily have seemed like the act of a conman or a lunatic!

Han Qi laughed and said, "You don't think I'm just trying to fool you, do you?"

"No!" Xu Xian shook his head and said seriously, "I just feel that our physical examination system is still full of limitations and does not pay enough attention to the mental health of pilots!"

Han Qi was so angry at Xu Xian's sarcastic remarks that he almost had a stroke.

Xu Xian's sharp tongue is just as sharp as his skills!

"I'm telling the truth. If you've thought it through, you can contact me. My promise is valid anytime!" Han Qi's appreciation for Xu Xian gave him enough patience to wait.

"A promise? What promise?" Just then, a third voice appeared. The two turned their heads simultaneously and found that Qin Zongyang had arrived nearby at some point.

"Xu Xian, what are you saying?" Qin Zongyang stood next to Xu Xian with a stiff smile, and greeted Han Qishi with great respect: "Captain Han, hello! I am Qin Zongyang, the deputy general manager of the flight department of Xingyou Airlines."

"Oh, hello." Han Qi was slightly surprised: "Star Travel Airlines reacted so quickly? They even sent the deputy general manager of the flight department!"

Xingyou Airlines' efficiency is astonishing! The accident just happened, and a vice president from Xingyou Airlines has already arrived. Is it really that serious? As far as he knows, Xingyou only has one headquarters in Yunnan and one branch in Fulai. That means this vice president most likely flew in from Yunnan. Their enthusiasm is truly remarkable!

"Anything concerning Captain Han is naturally a big deal." Qin Zongyang transformed into a "sycophant" and began to frantically extend his goodwill.

Xu Xian, observing Qin Zongyang's demeanor, was utterly astonished. This little old man, Qin Zongyang, was known for his sharp tongue and outspokenness; he had never seen Qin Zongyang so humble before!

Faced with Qin Zongyang's overwhelming overtures, who was more than ten years his senior, Han Qi was somewhat overwhelmed. He wondered to himself, "Are all the leaders of Xingyou Airlines this kind of people? Wouldn't it be a waste of talent for Xu Xian to stay at Xingyou Airlines?"

After chuckling twice, he ignored Qin Zongyang and turned to Xu Xian, saying, "I still stand by what I said before: Xingyou is not a good place. Come to Kunlong, and we will give you the best resources and prospects."

Xu Xian's face froze instantly, while Qin Zongyang raised his hand like a primary school student.

"Captain Han, were you trying to undermine me just now?" Qin Zongyang asked Han Qi, bewildered.

Han Qi nodded without hesitation: "I want Xu Xian to come over!"

Qin Zongyang was struck dumb, pointing at himself: "Captain Han, I'm still here! I'm the Deputy General Manager of Xingyou's Flight Department!"

He, the vice president of the flight department at Xingyou Aviation, was standing right here! And yet someone poached him in public, completely ignoring him, treating him like he was invisible! This was incredibly embarrassing for him!

Is this amount of updates acceptable?

(End of this chapter)