Legendary Captain

Chapter 247 The Insurance Company's Disaster

Cheng Guangyu, who had already left the sanatorium, clearly didn't understand what Xu Xian meant: "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Xu Xian paused for a moment: "The footage from the live-action flight simulation isn't just going to be disseminated among airlines; I'm also targeting the entire society. Didn't you say that if I agreed to participate in the live-action simulation, I would gain tremendous fame?"

"You didn't seem very interested in reputation or anything like that just now?" Cheng Guangyu asked curiously.

Having lived for so many years, he can still discern a person's true thoughts. Xu Xian's conversation with him just now genuinely revealed his lack of interest in things like fame, rather than being pretentious. How come he seems to have changed so drastically in the blink of an eye?

"I'm interested now!" Xu Xian said calmly. "Since you want to promote me, why not go with the flow and do something big?"

Cheng Guangyu on the other end of the phone clicked his tongue: "So you knew all along?"

"Is this something so hard to come up with?" Xu Xian asked in surprise. "I don't have time for you to slowly build it up. If you're going to do something, do something big right away."

China's civil aviation industry has experienced nearly two decades of prosperity, but Xu Qing and Han Qi, who symbolized this period of prosperity, are about to retire from the historical stage.

Needless to say, the issue for Xu Qing now isn't whether he wants to retire, but rather that his health won't allow it. The recurrence of Xu Qing's old illness is known to high-ranking officials within the bureau.

Han Qi's situation is slightly better than Xu Qing's; he still flies occasionally. However, Han Qi's desire to retire is no longer concealed, and Kunlong Airlines has been expanding wildly in recent years, relying on Han Qi's reputation. Sometimes their methods are truly ruthless, revealing the ugly face of capitalists. Han Qi strongly disapproves of Kunlong Airlines' actions, but since the chairman's father has done him a great favor, he can only grit his teeth and bear it.

However, after enduring for so many years, Kunlong Aviation not only failed to curb its activities but instead intensified its actions. To be honest, Han Qi was already somewhat exhausted. The idea of ​​retiring from flying and living a solitary life was becoming increasingly clear, and the time for Han Qi to retire was already foreseeable.

In this environment, both the government and the entire civil aviation industry need a new person to lead the way in civil aviation. Clearly, Xu Xian is a good candidate.

In the Kunyang River emergency landing incident, Xu Xian's name had already attracted the attention of the authorities, and the head of the investigation team at the time had a very high opinion of Xu Xian, especially his precise landing with an error of less than half a meter, which greatly shocked all civil aviation personnel.

However, there are indeed some controversial points in the Kunyang River emergency landing incident, so the authorities have adopted a wait-and-see attitude due to caution. They want to see whether Xu Xian's talent is merely a flash in the pan, or whether he truly has the ability to support civil aviation for the next twenty years.

As a result, not long after, the Xingyou 6333 incident occurred. Compared to the complexity of the Kunyang River emergency landing incident, the Xingyou 6333 hazardous materials leak incident was relatively simple and a case that could be easily publicized.

Therefore, the authorities wanted Xu Xian to conduct ultra-low-altitude leveling simulations and promote them among various airlines, in order to spread Xu Xian's reputation within the industry.

This step-by-step approach is relatively prudent. People aren't fools these days; an overwhelming, unsolicited publicity campaign from the outset, which seems too much like praising someone, is likely to backfire. Therefore, securing a foothold within the civil aviation sector first, and then gradually expanding beyond it, is the optimal strategy.

However, Xu Xian couldn't wait any longer. While this steady and methodical approach wouldn't lead to any major problems, it was too slow. He wanted his name to spread as quickly as possible, so that Lian Shanxue would eventually hear about it.

Even though he didn't know why Xu Xian had made such a sudden change, Cheng Guangyu sensed from Xu Xian's tone that Xu Xian wasn't joking.

"You'd better think this through! If you want to be exposed to the public so quickly, you'll have to face countless questions and criticisms. Are you sure you want to be in such a hurry?" Cheng Guangyu asked worriedly.

As the saying goes, "A large forest has all kinds of birds." Once Xu Xian's name became known to the world, he had to endure the scrutiny of many people, and any flaws would be magnified infinitely. Some people cannot withstand this kind of pressure.

Xu Xian replied without hesitation: "I know, it's the same path we have to take anyway, it's just been brought forward."

Sensing Xu Xian's determination, Cheng Guangyu stopped trying to persuade him. After a moment of silence, he said, "This is a serious matter. I need to go back to the bureau to discuss it. If there's any news, I'll contact you immediately."

The Civil Aviation Administration can generally control things within the civil aviation circle, but when it comes to things outside that circle, things become more complicated. Xu Xian's statement clearly indicates his intention to expand beyond that circle. If things go well, it could lead to meteoric success; however, if problems arise, it would be a complete waste of a promising opportunity. Therefore, the Civil Aviation Administration will definitely have to carefully consider this matter, and it's uncertain whether they will even agree to Xu Xian's idea.

Cheng Guangyu, being an insider, knew all too well that the government was unwilling to take risks unless absolutely necessary. This was a reality resulting from a confluence of many factors, and it wouldn't change because of Xu Xian. Therefore, Cheng Guangyu felt that the possibility of the General Administration rejecting Xu Xian's proposal existed, and wasn't low.

Of course, he couldn't say these things.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Director Cheng."

Cheng Guangyu said nonchalantly, "It's nothing, we're just getting what we need."

Shangdu Airport, Business Jet Terminal Boarding Gate.

Lian Shanxue leaned against the railing, staring blankly in the direction of the helipad, lost in thought. After a period of treatment, Lian Shanxue's eyes no longer caused pain or discomfort under normal circumstances; however, she could still only see outlines of things. According to the doctors, eliminating the discomfort in her eyes was the limit of what they could do. Restoring Lian Shanxue's vision was beyond their capabilities, and they could only place their hopes on hospitals abroad.

"Miss Lianshan, all the formalities have been completed, and we can depart at any time," a young woman with a ponytail who looked very capable said to Lianshan Xue.

This woman was sent by Wen Jingshu to accompany Lian Shanxue. Lian Shanxue is almost blind, which makes daily life extremely inconvenient, so it would definitely be better to have someone help take care of her.

Lian Shanxue gave a soft "hmm," then her ears twitched slightly, and she turned around. She seemed to hear footsteps.

As expected, Yang Ning walked slowly over and stopped in front of Lian Shanxue: "Miss Lian Shan, everything abroad has been arranged. If you have any additional needs, please feel free to tell Chen Lan, and she will try her best to meet them."

Chen Lan was the young woman Wen Jingshu sent to go abroad with Lian Shanxue this time. She had just completed all the formalities for Lian Shanxue.

Lian Shanxue could vaguely see Yang Ning's location, and she could also recognize Yang Ning's voice: "Please thank Miss Wen for me."

"No need. You should know that my young lady wants your eyes to be healed more than anyone else!" Yang Ning said calmly, sounding somewhat indifferent.

For someone like Xu Xian, if Lian Shanxue's eyesight remains incurable, regardless of the underlying emotions, he will cherish it for a lifetime. If that happens, Lian Shanxue will forever hold a place in Xu Xian's heart, something Wen Jingshu cannot tolerate.

She would rather Lian Shanxue's eyes be healed so that she could truly compete with her, even if she lost.

Yang Ning suddenly changed the subject: "Are you sure Xu Xian won't come looking for you?"

Lian Shanxue slowly closed her eyes: "No! He will keep his promise."

Previously, when Xu Qing and his wife were coming to Yunnan, Xu Xian was worried that Huang Ying wouldn't be able to manage alone, so he asked Lian Shanxue, who could cook, for help. At the time, Xu Xian felt he was really troubling Lian Shanxue, so he said that he could help her with anything she needed in the future. He even wrote his promise in Lian Shanxue's notebook and signed his name.

Lian Shanxue's message to Xu Xian was written on the back of that piece of paper. As long as Xu Xian saw it, he would understand what she meant.

It was originally just a joke, but it turned out to be true in this way. One can only sigh at the cruel twist of fate.

"I see!" Yang Ning was inexplicably disappointed.

Sensing the unusual emotion in Yang Ning's tone, Lian Shanxue smiled and said, "You don't seem very satisfied with this result?"

"With no peace or stability, Xu Xian's affairs are constantly disturbing your mind, Miss, and are not something to be happy about. If Xu Xian goes abroad with you, Miss can finally let go of her thoughts, and that would be a good thing."

Anything related to Xu Xian made Wen Jingshu anxious and insecure. Yang Ning wasn't against Xu Xian and Wen Jingshu being together, but their relationship was just too unresolved. Whether they were together or apart, there had to be a resolution so that Wen Jingshu wouldn't be tormented by this constant back and forth.

Xu Xian and Wen Jingshu have known each other for quite some time, but after all these years, they still haven't established a relationship, which is really annoying, at least in Yang Ning's opinion.

"It will probably take until I return for your young lady to truly give up her hopes," Lian Shanxue said with a smile.

Yang Ning's expression gradually darkened: "So you're coming back?"

"Once my eyes are healed, I will naturally come back to find Xu Xian."

"What if the eyes can't be cured?"

Lian Shanxue's delicate body trembled slightly: "Then it's better not to meet him at all. Let me remain in his heart forever!"

Lu Xinyu and Cao Jinwen stayed at a hotel near Renxin Hospital. They had too many things to ask Wen Jingshu for instructions, and couldn't finish them in one day, so they booked two rooms at a nearby hotel.

At this moment, Lu Xinyu and Cao Jinwen were drinking tea on the balcony of the hotel's tea room, but both of their teacups were full, indicating that they hadn't actually drunk any.

The two seemed to be troubled, their eyes lifeless, like walking corpses, looking at each other in silence.

Perhaps he had digested it a little better, as Lu Xinyu's fingertips tapped rhythmically on the table.

"Old Cao, do you think we might have both misheard?" Lu Xinyu said, quite troubled. "It doesn't make sense!"

Cao Jinwen downed the now-cold tea in one gulp: "President Lu, you're just fooling yourself, it's meaningless!"

"So it's interesting that Xu Xian is engaged to our chairman? I'd rather I'm deaf." Lu Xinyu was so agitated that his face turned red and his neck bulged as he spoke.

How could he not be agitated? He didn't have a good relationship with Xu Xian or Xu Xian's master, Qin Zongyang. If he were to be punished later, wouldn't he be doomed?

"Wait, didn't you say you'd take your head off and let me kick it around if Xu Xian had a connection with our chairman?" Lu Xinyu glared at him. "Come on, take it off and let me kick it around. My feet are itching right now."

"President Lu, don't get agitated, don't get agitated. It's not good for your health to get upset." Knowing he was in the wrong, Cao Jinwen immediately smiled apologetically: "President Lu, this really isn't my fault. Who would have thought that Xu Xian was engaged to our chairman! I feel that Xu Xian is just too good at hiding his true intentions. He has the chairman as a backer and still plays dumb to deceive others. He's really quite despicable."

"I don't care about the reasons or who's the worst now, I just want to know what I should do?" Lu Xinyu kept banging on the table. "With Xu Xian's background, how can I possibly survive in this company?"

The thought of Xu Xian questioning Wen Jingshu earlier sent chills down Lu Xinyu's spine. It seemed that Xu Xian had taken the initiative in their relationship, which made things quite awkward.

"President Lu, you're overthinking it." Compared to Lu Xinyu's anxious pacing, Cao Jinwen seemed much more at ease. He didn't have a particularly good relationship with Xu Xian and Qin Zongyang, but at least he didn't have any grudges against them, so he wasn't too afraid and could think about the problem with a relatively normal mindset.

"President Lu, to put it bluntly, Xu Xian has been with the company for a while now, and you've been in contact with either Xu Xian or Qin Zongyang for quite some time. If he really wanted to retaliate against you, why would he wait until today?"

Lu Xinyu was quick-witted and immediately understood: "You mean I've escaped unscathed?"

"Xu Xian hasn't made a move against you yet. It's either because he's unwilling to use his position as chairman for some reason, or he simply doesn't care about you at all. Or perhaps, Xu Xian is truly a saint, repaying evil with kindness. But I still feel the first two possibilities are more likely." As he spoke, Cao Jinwen felt he might have been a bit too blunt, so he tried to smooth things over: "President Lu, my statement that he doesn't care about you is just a guess, and may not be taken seriously."

"It's alright, it's alright!" Perhaps because the scene he had just witnessed was too shocking, Lu Xinyu became extremely easy to talk to: "I've never taken Xu Xian seriously, but actually it might be the other way around. I've made things difficult for him in many ways, and I guess in his eyes I'm just a clown jumping around."

"That's not necessarily true," Cao Jinwen sighed. "At least Qin Zongyang used to want to kill you."

Lu Xinyu shuddered: "Forget it, forget it, peace brings wealth. If we can't afford to offend them, can't we at least avoid them? Why don't we just stay away from them from now on? How come Qin Zongyang is so lucky to have such a disciple? He's counting on this disciple to turn his life around! Why haven't I run into that?"

"Didn't you say you didn't want to take on apprentices because you thought it was too much trouble?" Cao Jinwen complained.

"Alright, alright!" Lu Xinyu interrupted Cao Jinwen, clearly annoyed. "Sigh, after fighting with Qin Zongyang for so long, I only just realized that the outcome was already predetermined."

"Not necessarily."

"Hmm?" Lu Xinyu was quite surprised: "Could it be that I can suppress Qin Zongyang to become the general manager of the flight department? Even though Qin Zongyang has been dismissed from his post, if the group headquarters issues a document, he can be reinstated at any time, or even promoted further."

"President Lu, to put it bluntly, if Xu Xian really wanted to help his mentor rise to power, how could he only be a small general manager of the flight department? Aren't you underestimating our chairman?" Cao Jinwen said, "From now on, let him compete however he wants, just don't target Qin Zongyang too much. I feel that Qin Zongyang will eventually take over the position of the company's vice president of operations."

"That's right!" Lu Xinyu was overjoyed to hear this. Cao Jinwen's words were not without reason, which meant that he was not without any hope.

"Honestly, it was a wise move of yours not to implicate Qin Zongyang when the police came to the company that day! If you had betrayed Qin Zongyang then, you'd probably be in big trouble," Cao Jinwen said. "By the way, Mr. Lu, why did you suddenly have a change of heart that day?"

Mentioning this incident, Lu Xinyu still felt lingering fear: "What do you mean by having a change of heart! If it were me, I would probably have beaten up that so-called general manager too. Using something like this to target Qin Zongyang is really despicable."

"Wasn't that a change of heart?" Cao Jinwen curled his lip. "Whatever the reason, the fact that you didn't implicate Qin Zongyang that day did save you."

"What you're saying is making me sweat." If Xu Xian knew that Lu Xinyu had stabbed Qin Zongyang in the back during the violent incident, the situation would be completely different, and he would definitely be punished.

Thinking of this, Lu Xinyu breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank goodness, thank goodness, it almost turned into a disaster."

Just as Lu Xinyu was secretly rejoicing, his phone, which was on the table, rang.

"The company's?" Cao Jinwen glanced at the caller ID. It seemed to be a landline number belonging to Xingyou Airlines headquarters, but he couldn't tell which department it belonged to.

"It seems so." Lu Xinyu put down the teacup she was about to drink and answered the phone: "What's up?"

"Mr. Lu, the insurance company has agreed to pay the claim." It was Lu Xinyu's assistant on the other end of the phone.

"Huh? You agreed? So fast? Isn't that great news?" Lu Xinyu thought something terrible had happened. She was a little nervous when she answered the phone, but it turned out to be good news, which was a pleasant surprise.

Because the amount of compensation involved in this aircraft safety insurance policy is very large, Lu Xinyu is prepared for a long battle with the insurance company. After all, insurance companies are not very proactive in paying out large sums of money, and disputes are quite common.

With the insurance claim settled, Lu Xinyu was in a good mood and took a sip of tea with a smug look on his face.

"This is indeed a good thing, but Mr. Lu, there's one more thing."

"There's another piece of good news?" Wow, double happiness?

The assistant was unsure: "Mr. Lu, I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing."

"What do you mean?" Lu Xinyu raised an eyebrow. "What exactly happened?"

"A representative from the insurance company just came over and announced two pieces of news. First, they informed us that Xingyou 6333's claim has been approved, and second, they are terminating their insurance contract with us."

"Terminate the contract?" Lu Xinyu was taken aback. "Then they'll have to pay a lot in breach of contract fees!"

The assistant said helplessly, "The insurance company representative said that if we don't stop, they'll have to pay out even more!"

(End of this chapter)