Legendary Captain

Chapter 144 Enemies Meet Again

There are only two gold locks of this style in the world: one is on Xu Qing's son, Xu Zijin, and the other is on Xu Xian. Although the two gold locks are the same style, Wen Jingshu can definitely tell the difference.

Because Xu Zijing never wore the gold lock she wore, but kept it separately. Xu Xian, on the other hand, carried it with him closely from childhood. Although it was cleaned regularly, its overall color was still somewhat duller than normal gold jewelry.

Jewelry appreciation is basically a required course for the children of wealthy families. Even if the colors are not much different, Wen Jingshu can still tell them apart at a glance.

In addition to Xu Xian's ticket purchase records through internal channels, Wen Jingshu was almost certain that the person she had been looking for was Xu Xian.

Fate is truly wondrous.

"Are you kidding me? How could I possibly get to your place!" Xu Xian said stiffly.

At this moment, Qin Zongyang, having finished checking in at the hotel front desk, looked around, found Xu Xian's location, and waved to him: "You're the only one missing. Come and get a room. You're not some big boss, why are you getting so many calls? Did you forget your ID, kid?"

This wasn't originally intended to be an overnight stay. Under normal circumstances, we wouldn't need our ID cards. Nobody is interested in carrying their ID cards around, what if they get lost?

Therefore, it's quite common for crew members to not have their ID cards when an emergency landing occurs and the flight occupies the night. In today's society, you can't check into a legitimate hotel without ID. Of course, not having an ID card doesn't mean you can't stay in a hotel; you just need to get a temporary accommodation certificate from the local police station.

Xu Xian was busy talking to Wen Jingshu and didn't have time to reply to Qin Zongyang's question, which made Qin Zongyang even more convinced that his guess was correct. He shouted, "If you really didn't bring your ID card, hurry up and have the hotel send a car to the nearby police station to get a proof of accommodation. What's the point of making a phone call here?"

Xu Xian glanced at Qin Zongyang, then put a finger to his lips, signaling Qin Zongyang to be quiet.

"Chimelong 5677 cockpit, you've fallen into the cockpit. What does this notification remind you of?" Wen Jingshu said.

"Cockpit, cockpit?" Xu Xian frowned and pondered. The scene in his mind instantly returned to October 21st. He quickly sorted out the situation in the cockpit at that time, and in a flash of inspiration, he seemed to have grasped something.

During his conversation with Chen Qi, he had angered Chen Qi once when Chen Qi grabbed Xu Xian's collar. It seems that at the same time, Xu Xian also grabbed the gold chain, and with a pull, the chain broke.

With this hint, everything seemed to become clear.

However, things seem to have become complicated! My gold lock has fallen into the hands of my old lover, and I feel indebted to him. What should I do?

For Xu Xian, Wen Jingshu held a very special, or rather, very complicated, meaning.

To say he doesn't like Wen Jingshu? That's impossible. After all, the two are already at the point of discussing marriage. If he didn't like Wen Jingshu, how could Xu Xian possibly agree?

But to what extent I like him, it's certainly not to the point of being eternal.

Wen Jingshu fits Xu Xian's aesthetic. Although she is strict with others, she is gentle with him and does not have many of the bad habits of rich second-generation. If no unexpected changes occur, they would probably be discussing the matter of carrying on the family line.

However, the Xu family later fell into ruin. Several very difficult debts almost drove the father and son to their deaths, but fortunately Wen Mingyuan stepped in and resolved them.

In exchange for his help, Wen Mingyuan asked Xu Jingyang to proactively request the Wen family to dissolve their engagement. Initially confused and grateful for Wen Mingyuan's kindness, Xu Jingyang, after discussing it with Xu Xian, went to the Wen family to propose dissolving the engagement.

Xu Xian's claim of not having any lingering feelings was nonsense, given the considerable time they had spent together. However, with the Xu family's decline, Xu Xian felt that a down-on-his-luck guy like himself would only be looked down upon by the Wen family. Even if Wen Jingshu didn't care about his status, it didn't mean Wen Mingyuan and Wen Yiren didn't. Why should he go looking for trouble? Besides, Wen Jingshu seemed to deserve a better man, and there was really no need to waste her time.

After thinking about it, Xu Xian realized that Wen Mingyuan was willing to help the Xu family resolve their difficulties so that Xu Jingyang would take the initiative to break off the engagement, rather than Wen Mingyuan doing so. This way, the Wen family wouldn't be branded as materialistic and snobbish.

Actually, that's not the case at all! In all his years in business, when has Wen Mingyuan ever cared about other people's feelings? He only cares about his family!

When he decided to betray the Xu family, Xu Xian was determined not to become the son-in-law of the Wen family. However, his own daughter liked him, and if he took the initiative to break off the engagement, he would be hated by his own daughter. So he took a roundabout way and let Xu Jingyang take the initiative to break off the engagement. In this way, the blame would fall entirely on the Xu family, and Wen Jingshu would not be able to blame him.

Even if Xu Xian were the epitome of a straight man, he knew that unilaterally breaking the contract would definitely hurt Wen Jingshu's feelings, so he always felt a little guilty towards her. This led to Xu Xian feeling more guilty than anything else when facing his former lover.

Xu Xian remained silent for a long time, but Wen Jingshu spoke first: "What? You don't want the things anymore?"

"You're willing to give it to me?" Xu Xianqing cleared his throat, pretending nothing was wrong.

"Then I'm going to hold a press conference to make it public that you are the main person in charge of handling 5677. Can you come?" Wen Jingshu asked.

Unless Chen Qi becomes a household name in civil aviation, the necessity of supporting Chen Chuan and his son will be greatly reduced. If Chen Qi becomes a temporary star in civil aviation, it will be very useful for Chimelong Airlines' future expansion into the low-to-mid-end market. However, if they don't develop according to plan, the space for them to establish themselves in the low-to-mid-end market will be infinitely shrunk, and then how much meaning will supporting Chen Chuan and his son still have?

At the same time, allowing Chen Qi to return to his rightful place will also allow Chen Chuan to calm down and properly recognize her own identity.

"If I don't go, you won't give me the gold lock?" Xu Xian asked.

Wen Jingshu hesitated for a moment: "No! I don't want to threaten you with the gold lock. We're not in that kind of relationship."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xian's heart clenched, and he sighed deeply, "Why didn't you call sooner?"

"Is there a difference?" Wen Jingshu asked, puzzled.

"Of course there's a difference!" Xu Xian said.

The difference even with the same father!

"If it's convenient, could you tell me how important this is?" Xu Xian suddenly became curious.

Wen Jingshu said calmly, "It's very important to the group, but to me, it's just so-so!"

Even after losing Shenggong Construction and Chimelong Airlines, Wen Jingshu didn't feel particularly heartbroken. She still had Renxin Hospital and was still wealthier than most people. Unlike her father, Wen Mingyuan, Wen Jingshu wasn't obsessed with money.

"If it's for Uncle Xu's sake, I'll find a way." Wen Jingshu thought for a moment, then added, "This isn't a condition."

"Sigh!" Xu Xian sighed, "I still can't agree to your request!"

There was a moment when Xu Xian had considered asking Wen Jingshu for help. But he was too ashamed to ask. To be honest, even if Wen Jingshu offered to help him, Xu Xian probably wouldn't have the nerve to ask.

After hanging up the phone, Yang Ning hurriedly asked, "Miss, what did you say?"

"I did not agree!" Wen Jingshu said expressionlessly.

"Miss, shall we eat the next dish?"

Wen Jingshu thought for a moment: "Contact Chimelong on official business and report to the bureau to apply for a temporary flight."

Chimelong Business Jet is a business jet company under Chimelong Group. After all, Chimelong Airlines focuses on the high-end market, so how could it not have a business jet company?

There are no direct flights from Chimelong headquarters to Shangdang, and Wen Jingshu was unwilling to take a connecting flight. Arranging a private jet was the behavior befitting a wealthy person.

"A temporary flight? Where to?" Yang Ning asked in surprise.

Wen Jingshu put the gold lock in her pocket, walked past Yang Ning, and said, "To Shangdang!"

"It seems today's meeting will have to be canceled in the end!" Yang Ning thought.

Overnight hotel in Shangdang.

After a long and tiring day, the entire crew gathered for a meal. Xu Xian had originally intended to ask Xia Qing out alone, but seeing her weak appearance, he changed his mind.

After dinner, Xu Xian and his apprentice Qin Zongyang strolled around the hotel entrance to digest their food and chatted for a bit.

"I talked to that kid Lu Xinyu about your situation a couple of days ago. But, as expected, that kid and I have never gotten along, and he absolutely refuses to agree. What do you suggest we do?" Qin Zongyang sighed.

The master and apprentice sat on the steps next to the hotel entrance. When Qin Zongyang talked about Lu Xinyu, he looked so furious that he wanted to tear Lu Xinyu to pieces.

What else could it be? It's just that safety reflection conference, isn't it?

The list of people to appear on stage at the security conference was supposed to be decided jointly by Lu Xinyu and Qin Zongyang. However, Lu Xinyu didn't care about it at all; it was just Qin Zongyang handling it alone. Then, during a small meeting that day, Lu Xinyu learned about Xu Xian's mistake, and he wasn't about to let it go unpunished. He felt he had to seize this opportunity to make Qin Zongyang lose face thoroughly, or he would be doing himself a disservice.

If Lu Xinyu didn't know about Xu Xian's situation, Qin Zongyang could have easily removed Xu Xian from the list without anyone noticing. But now that Lu Xinyu is determined to obstruct things, what can Qin Zongyang do?

Do you really want to embarrass yourself and your apprentice at the security conference?

Whenever he thought of this, Qin Zongyang only wanted to eat Lu Xinyu's flesh and drink Lu Xinyu's blood. No, that still wouldn't be enough to quell the hatred in his heart.

Xu Xian glanced at Qin Zongyang, who was seething with hatred: "He's almost twenty years older than you, he could practically be your son. What's the point of arguing with him? You're furious, but Lu Xinyu isn't going to be there for you when you die!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? I don't have such a rebellious son!" Qin Zongyang was just being sarcastic.

Xu Xian chuckled, deciding not to rub salt in the wound, lest he cause trouble.

"By the way! I heard something, some explosive news, want to hear it?" Qin Zongyang's eyebrows twitched, trying to entice Xu Xian.

Xu Xian didn't even blink; his mind was completely focused on his call with Wen Jingshu. If it weren't for his father's instructions, he probably would have given in to Wen Jingshu's wish. After all, if he helped Wen Jingshu, asking her for help later would be an equal exchange, without any psychological burden.

Seeing Xu Xian remain unmoved, Qin Zongyang's interest grew even stronger, his eyebrows practically flying off his skin: "Let me tell you! Don't tell anyone! I only found out about this by drinking with the people in the reception department."

"Xu Qing and Han Qi will both be attending this airline exchange meeting," Qin Zongyang said mysteriously.

Xu Xian finally lifted his eyelids slightly, and simply replied with a curt, "Oh!"

"Oh?" Qin Zongyang shrieked, his expression revealing extreme displeasure. "What kind of reaction is that?"

Xu Xian laughed and asked, "What should the reaction be?"

"Xu Qing!" Qin Zongyang said, spreading his hands, his emotions running high.

Xu Xian's smile widened: "And then?"

"Han Qi!"

"So?" Xu Xian asked. "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"Are you even in the civil aviation industry?! Xu Qing, Han Qi! You'd get incredibly excited to see just one of them, let alone two? Your reaction is so lukewarm! You're so indifferent, it's not like a normal person!" Qin Zongyang said, "You lack a sense of awe."

"I just don't understand why we should feel awe towards another person? Aren't we all human? Do they have three heads and six arms?" Xu Xian said helplessly.

Aside from the feelings one has for an elder, Xu Xian felt nothing more towards Xu Qing, let alone any reverence. As for Han Qi? He had met him once, and only felt that the guy seemed a little off. The concept of reverence was completely foreign to him.

"Don't you have a role model to learn from? Or someone you want to become?" Qin Zongyang asked, puzzled.

Xu Xian replied without hesitation, "No! Just be yourself. Why try to be like someone else? Wouldn't that just make you someone else's shadow?"

"Wow, you're so self-centered!" Qin Zongyang said.

Xu Xian pointed to himself: "Me? You're saying I'm self-centered?"

"Isn't that right?"

The person who answered Xu Xian's question was not Qin Zongyang, but a woman's voice. Xu Xian recognized the voice; he had heard it just over two hours earlier.

Xu Xian slowly raised his gaze, and not far in front of him stood a pretty woman, Wen Jingshu.

"Hmm?" Qin Zongyang also noticed someone else's presence. He looked up and saw that they were staring at Wen Jingshu's face. After a brief moment of confusion, his eyes widened, his nostrils flared, and his lips trembled as he stammered out a few words: "Mr...Mr..."

"Finally found you!" Wen Jingshu smiled sweetly. "Xu Xian, say something!"

Xu Xian frowned and glanced at Qin Zongyang, whose mouth was practically big enough to fit an egg. It was just a glance at Wen Jingshu, was it really necessary to react so strongly?

"Master, what's wrong?" Xu Xian asked with concern. "Are you alright? I see your mouth is trembling!"

Qin Zongyang glanced at Xu Xian and said with great disdain, "Your mouth is trembling? I think your whole body is trembling."

(End of this chapter)