Legendary Captain

Chapter 132 Post-traumatic Physiological and Psychological Assessment

At the medical station in the Star Travel Aviation preparation room, the flight doctor is compiling a list of personnel who need to undergo annual and semi-annual medical examinations soon. The flight doctor needs to submit a list of personnel whose medical certificates expire within two months to the Civil Aviation Administration, whose medical centers in various locations will then schedule the examinations. Once the examination schedules are available, the flight doctor will send them to each person requiring a medical examination via email.

One of the daily tasks of the aviation doctor is to check the medical examination schedule sent by the agency. However, when she opens the medical examination schedule document, she starts to record and organize it from top to bottom. When she sends the email later, she not only has to send the medical examination time, but also the expiration date of each person's medical certificate.

However, while organizing the medical examination, the flight surgeon discovered a strange arrangement.

Xu Xian!

Pilot Xu Xian's medical examination was scheduled for just a few days later, a time the authorities had never arranged so urgently before. But that wasn't the strangest part; the medical examination notes for Xu Xian specified the location as the medical station of the Yunnan Provincial Regulatory Bureau, which is not a standard location for medical examinations.

Whether it's an annual or semi-annual physical examination, most of them are arranged in a sanatorium in the city, and a small number are assigned to the Southwest Medical Center in Rongfu City. There is basically no third physical examination location.

Moreover, Xu Xian's medical examination included an additional mental health assessment, which seemed extremely strange.

Pilots are required to undergo psychological testing, but these tests are usually conducted voluntarily by individual companies, with the results then being verified by the regulatory authority. I've never heard of pilots going to a designated location for psychological evaluation; it seems overly formal, almost abnormally so.

Finally, the timing of the physical examination didn't match.

Xu Xian had a medical examination when he joined Xingyou Airlines, and the certificate should have been valid for a year. What's inexplicable is that it's only been a few months, and the certificate is still more than half a year away from expiring, so why were these arrangements made so far in advance?

She only applies for medical check-up appointments when the medical examination certificate is about to expire. Logically speaking, if it still has more than half a year to go before it expires, she would never apply to the bureau.

Could it be that she misread the time and applied incorrectly?

However, the pilots themselves need to apply for the medical examination. Having to undergo another medical examination just a few months after the previous one would likely reveal problems to any reasonably competent pilot.

The only explanation, besides the fact that both she and the pilot involved had lost their minds, is that there was a problem on the authorities' side.

……

Let's turn back time by one day!

Exhausted, Xu Xian returned home in a daze after finishing another large class and fell asleep immediately.

The deadline for Xu Xian's house to be reclaimed was fast approaching. Xu Xian was even preparing to sign a rental agreement with the landlord of the house he had previously considered. However, Xu Xian was recently informed that the garage would not be reclaimed by the buyer and could continue to be used by them.

When Xu Xian heard this news, he almost thought he had misheard. Could there really be such a kind-hearted person in the world?

After confirming it repeatedly, Xu Xian finally realized that there really are great philanthropists in the world!

Although living in a garage has many inconveniences, it's cheap! Plus, the nearby amenities and transportation are excellent, so not having to move is definitely great news.

As Xu Xian lay in bed, half-asleep, his phone suddenly rang. He struggled to reach for it, still a bit grumpy from being woken up, and asked, "Who is it?"

"I am the head of the investigation team for the Chimelong 5677 incident!" The person on the other end of the phone got straight to the point, introducing themselves.

"Chimelong 5677?" Xu Xian's mind was foggy. Upon hearing the flight number, he initially didn't recognize it and blurted out, "What the heck?"

As soon as he said that, Xu Xian recovered and immediately realized what was going on. He quickly said, "Hello, hello! What's the matter?"

"Xu Xian, right?" the head of the investigation team asked.

"Yes, I am Xu Xian!"

The head of the investigation team continued, "Were you on the plane during the volcanic ash event at Chimelong 5677?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xianli became completely sober, but this question was really difficult to answer.

Faced with silence from the person on the other end of the phone, the head of the investigation team continued, "When the plane crashed, a passenger came up to fill in and entered the cockpit. Was that you?"

"I didn't, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!" Xu Xian denied it three times on the spot.

Xu Xian's categorical denial left the investigation team leader speechless for a moment. After thinking for a while, he decided to confront Xu Xian directly, saying, "Did Chen Qi threaten you?"

Xu Xian: "Isn't this obvious?"

"Then why didn't you report it to the authorities?" Although there had been suspicions for a long time, hearing the person in question admit it still had a different feel to the head of the investigation team.

"I naturally have my own plans!" Xu Xian shut down the investigation team leader's words with a single sentence.

The head of the investigation team did not expect Xu Xian to be so resolute. He could almost imagine that Xu Xian was not being threatened, but that the two had made a deal in private, with Xu Xian voluntarily withdrawing to make way for Chen Qi.

Suddenly, a surge of anger welled up in the head of the investigation team: "Do you think this is something that can be traded? This is blatant disrespect to the authorities! Even if you don't admit it, we can still find evidence to prove that you were the one!"

"Even if all the evidence points to me, I just won't admit it. Why drag the authorities into this stalemate?" Xu Xian sighed. "Life is full of disappointments, why are you so fixated on me? I don't think I've done anything wrong!"

During Xu Jingyang's hospitalization, Xu Xian asked the doctor about Xu Jingyang's condition.

Xu Jingyang's coronary artery problem was already very serious, and it was no longer just a matter of replacing a heart stent. Renxin Hospital boasts the best cardiology medical expertise in China, and if any hospital could offer the greatest help to Xu Jingyang's condition, it would undoubtedly be Renxin Hospital.

Even if Xu Xian had some money, he couldn't afford to have the best cardiologist at Renxin Hospital treat Xu Jingyang. Their only chance was to become a recipient of aid.

As a platform for showcasing to the outside world, all those receiving assistance receive the best treatment from their respective departments.

Although he sometimes felt that Xu Jingyang was not a qualified father, he couldn't just not save him!

Xu Xian's words hit the nail on the head. What he did was at least a good deed, and he hadn't committed any wrongdoing. Are we no longer allowed to do good deeds anonymously?

Furthermore, Xu Xianzhi stated that even if the authorities make it public, he will stubbornly deny it. Wouldn't that just lead to an ugly scene of mutual buck-passing? What was supposed to be a good thing would turn into an awkward situation where both sides are in a difficult position.

"Some pilots never get this honor in their entire lives! And you just handed it over like that?" the head of the investigation team said with some emotion.

"Some things are ultimately more important; there's no such thing as everything going perfectly," Xu Xian sighed. Restrained at every turn—that was Xu Xian's current situation!

"Fine, if you insist, we'll grant your wish. However, you must undergo a medical examination and psychological evaluation. If any of the results are abnormal, you must immediately stop flying," the head of the investigation team added.

Any emergency can potentially cause significant psychological and physical harm to the crew on duty. The most famous example is the February 2.19th incident, which brought Xu Qing fame twenty years ago. After handling the February 2.19th incident, it took Xu Qing a full year to recover from the psychological trauma. Subsequently, as official attention to the mental and physical health of pilots increased, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued a notice requiring all crews involved in serious accident symptoms or above to undergo physical and psychological assessments. Those with problems were not permitted to continue flying.

"Is it necessary? My name won't even appear anyway." Xu Xian wasn't keen on wasting time on any medical check-up; he'd rather just follow more flights and accumulate time for his shift!

The head of the investigation team said, "The fact that your name doesn't appear in the investigation report is already the biggest concession we can make, but all the necessary procedures must be followed without exception."

The head of the investigation team had already spoken with the Southwest Medical Center and was waiting for them to confirm the time before contacting Xu Xian privately.

He thought Xu Xian would need some time to recover after the Chimelong 5677 emergency. But if he hadn't happened to see the bird strike report from Xu Xian's crew, he wouldn't have known that this guy was unconventional, returning to flying just a few days after handling the emergency.

Even if he promised Xu Xian that his name would not be included in the investigation report, he still had to comply with the bureau's regulations, which was not something Xu Xian could simply refuse to do.

Sensing the investigation team leader's firm stance, Xu Xian had no choice but to accept: "Alright!"

The head of the investigation team was extremely efficient, arranging Xu Xian's medical examination schedule in just a few days. However, after setting the time, the medical center staff did not contact Xu Xian privately, but instead sent the routine medical examination application from Xingyou Airlines to Xingyou Airlines' flight doctor, which puzzled the flight doctor.

The flight doctor from Xingyou Airlines was still uneasy about the suspicious examination of Xu Xian and directly inquired with the Civil Aviation Hospital Center, also known as the Civil Aviation General Hospital. They were told that Xu Xian's medical examination was not problematic and was a routine physical and psychological assessment following his injury.

The term "post-injury" is quite interesting and, unsurprisingly, deepened the flight doctor's suspicions. Such physiological and psychological assessments "post-injury" are relatively common. For example, after a pilot suffers a serious injury, the medical center will conduct a separate assessment of their physical condition, without adhering to the validity period of the medical certificate.

But Xu Xian, the pilot, has no record of serious injury or disability! Why would he need to undergo an evaluation?

Of course, this assessment is not limited to pilot injuries, but other situations are relatively rare, which the flight doctor really can't understand.

Although he couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he tried, since the main hospital said the itinerary was fine, he decided to go along with it. So, the aviation medical team sent the medical examination itinerary to Xu Xian's company email.

Meanwhile, the investigation report on the Chimelong 5677 incident has been reviewed and is being distributed to various airlines for study. Although this is not the final investigation result, the final outcome will basically be based on this investigation report with some additional details, and there will be no major changes.

After the final verdict on the Chimelong 5677 incident is released, it will be sealed in the archives of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. Therefore, no detail of the incident can be overlooked, and of course, it will take a long time.

When Chen Qi received the investigation report, he went through it one by one. After confirming that Xu Xian's name was not on it, he was overjoyed and sneered, "This kid is quite obedient."

He then called over the person next to him and instructed them, "The review of Xu Jingyang's alternate position can be completed. Renxin headquarters can then notify Xu Jingyang."

The subordinate respectfully replied, "The final list of recipients for this round of aid still needs the vice president's signature."

"Wen Yiren is a good-for-nothing; he just washes his hands of everything. He signs whatever he's given. Don't worry about him," Chen Qi said. "Send this report to my dad and have him talk to the company's PR department about preparing for a press conference. We have some great news!"

Wen Yiren is Wen Mingyuan's eldest son, Wen Jingshu's older brother, the first heir of the Wen Group, and currently the vice president of Renxin Hospital.

After finishing speaking, Chen Qi's mind raced, and he raised his hand to interrupt his subordinate who was about to make a phone call: "Wait a minute, I'll go find my dad myself first!"

He had already begun to formulate a plan in his mind!

Unlike Chen Qi, who was immersed in great surprise, Wen Jingshu also received the investigation report immediately. However, Wen Jingshu's gloomy expression after receiving the report undoubtedly revealed her inner turmoil.

"There are less than two hundred people on the plane, and the authorities can't even find out who went into the cockpit? Are they even looking?" Wen Jingshu said angrily.

It's not like looking for a needle in a haystack. It's ridiculous that the Civil Aviation Administration, with its official background, couldn't find the target in a circle of less than two hundred people. She couldn't help but wonder if the Administration had even bothered to look for it.

Reason told her that the authorities would search diligently, but the reality was far beyond their capabilities, revealing an inexplicable mystery.

Yang Ning, who was sitting in the back seat of the car with Wen Jingshu, also looked unwell. She couldn't understand why the authorities couldn't find anyone: "The most urgent task is to stabilize the remaining minority shareholders and prevent them from getting together with Chen Chuan. Given the precedent of Shenggong Construction, they've been itching to make a move for a while now."

Wen Jingshu understood this principle perfectly well; it was precisely this understanding that fueled her anger. She cursed bitterly, "Damn it! A bunch of cowardly and weak scoundrels have somehow been emboldened by the heavens!"

Chen Chuan was inherently a conservative and conservative person, and deep down he feared Wen Mingyuan's power. The smaller shareholders were also opportunistic; Wen Mingyuan had long held sway, and normally they would never dare to defy him. Even though Chen Chuan admired Shenggong Construction's audacity in challenging authority, he never dared to take that step. Now, however, fate had given Chen Chuan a shot in the arm; in his inflated ego, it was truly unpredictable what he might do.

The car stopped in front of Chimelong's headquarters building and hurried towards the chairman's office. There, Wen Mingyuan, who had already sensed the crisis, was already sitting in the chairman's office.

As Wen Jingshu passed the notice board by the door, she didn't pay much attention to it. There was a photo posted on the notice board.

It was a gold lock ornament that had been deliberately blurred. If Wen Jingshu had looked closely for a few seconds, she would have definitely realized that it was Xu Xian's gold lock.

……

A milk tea shop near the Xiangyu Training Center in Dianyun City.

Xu Xian and Lian Shanxue sat facing each other. Xu Xian said impatiently, "Before the steep curve, the autopilot disengages, the automatic throttle disengages, and the guidance is turned off. Remember the throttle input at that time. When the curve is steeper than 30 degrees, add about three throttles, that should be enough. Just turn on FPV, then it'll be obvious."

"FPV? FPV is allowed when turning steep slopes?" Lian Shanxie asked in surprise. She had always thought that FPV was not allowed as a reference when turning steep slopes.

Xu Xian was speechless: "Why can't we use things that are already on the plane? What's the point of installing things that can't be used?"

"The preparations before the stall..." Lian Shanxue was about to ask when she noticed Xu Xian's strange expression: "What's wrong with you?"

"I think I caught a cold!" Xu Xian clutched his stomach, his face contorted in a tense, emergency-like expression. "Wait a minute, I'll go take care of it."

"I recorded the answers to the questions you asked me yesterday. Listen to them, and we'll discuss them in detail when I get back!" Xu Xian tossed the phone to Lian Shanxue: "The password is 1215."

Yesterday, Lian Shanxue compiled some questions and asked Xu Xian. Xu Xian answered them while recording the conversation, and then sent the file to Lian Shanxue so that she didn't have to take notes and could just listen directly.

However, Xu Xian was worried that Lian Shanxue might have some questions, so since he didn't have a shift today, he invited Lian Shanxue out to explain in detail.

After saying that, Xu Xian ran towards the store's restroom as if he were fleeing.

Lian Shanxue picked up her phone and found the audio file in the file manager.

"You didn't even tell me which one it is!" Lian Shanxue looked at the row of audio files, having no idea which file Xu Xian was referring to.

With no other option, Lian Shanxue randomly opened a file.

As the audio file played, Lian Shanxue was somewhat stunned. It didn't seem to be Xu Xian's voice; it was another man's voice. Lian Shanxue had never heard this voice before.

Lian Shanxue listened carefully and recognized the voice in the audio: "If you want to keep failing inspections, if you want to keep working administrative shifts and not be able to fly, you can refuse!"

(End of this chapter)