Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

He gently closed his eyes, feeling the slight vibrations as the plane took off, yet his heart remained unusually calm.

Lin Wan seemed a little nervous. She clenched her hands tightly and kept looking out the window.

Kitahara Makoto noticed her unease and gently comforted her:

"Don't be nervous, flying is very safe. You can try to relax, listen to music or watch a movie."

Lin Wan nodded, trying to calm herself down.

She took out her headphones, put them on, and selected a soft song, trying to relax her mood with the melody.

Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan were each immersed in their own worlds, exchanging a few words occasionally, but mostly enjoying their flight in silence.

The cabin lights gradually dimmed, creating a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere.

The flight attendants gently reminded passengers to turn off their electronic devices and prepare to enter rest mode.

The passengers complied, and only faint breathing and occasional conversations remained in the cabin.

As the flight progressed, the aircraft gradually entered a stable cruise state.

The atmosphere inside the cabin became more relaxed and pleasant, and passengers began to enjoy this rare time in the air.

Kitahara Shin and Lin Wan were no exception; they sat quietly.

As the aircraft entered a stable cruising state, the cabin lighting became softer, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Kitahara Makoto felt his eyelids gradually grow heavy without him even realizing it. He slightly adjusted his posture, leaning back in his chair more comfortably.

The clouds outside the window shimmered with a golden glow in the afterglow of the setting sun, resembling a flowing painting.

However, Kitahara Makoto's gaze was no longer drawn to the scenery outside, and his consciousness began to gradually blur.

His breathing became even and deep, as if it blended with the roar of the airplane.

He felt as if he were in a warm ocean, gently swaying with the waves.

Lin Wan occasionally turned her head and saw that Kitahara Makoto had already closed his eyes, with a slight smile on his lips.

She knew Kitahara Makoto must be very tired, so she gently covered him with a thin blanket to keep him from catching a cold.

As time went by, most of the passengers in the cabin drifted off to sleep.

Only soft breathing and occasional snoring could be heard in the cabin, as if everything was immersed in this tranquility.

Chapter 261 Forced Landing at Xiong Guo Airport

Kitahara Makoto continues his journey in his dream, his consciousness wandering between dream and reality.

He dreamed that he was running across a vast field, the wind whistling in his ears, and the sunlight shining on him, warm and comfortable.

He felt as if he had been reborn, full of vitality and hope.

Suddenly, the plane began to shake, and the turbulence gradually increased, waking Kitahara Makoto from his sleep.

He suddenly opened his eyes, a look of surprise and tension flashing across his face. He looked around and saw that the other passengers were also starting to wake up, their faces showing varying degrees of worry.

Immediately afterwards, the crew's calm and firm voices came over the aircraft's intercom:

"Attention passengers, we are currently experiencing severe thunderstorms. For your safety, the aircraft will be making an emergency landing."

"Please remain calm and follow the instructions of the crew."

Upon hearing the news, Kitahara Makoto immediately sat up straight. His heart was racing, but he tried his best to remain calm.

He turned to look at Lin Wan, only to see that she had also woken up, her eyes filled with tension, but even more so with determination and trust.

Lin Wan quickly grabbed Kitahara Makoto's arm; her hand trembled slightly, but her voice was unusually firm:

"Mr. Bei, don't worry, we'll be fine."

Kitahara Shin nodded, took Lin Wan's hand in return, and offered her the same comfort and encouragement.

The two of them clung to each other tightly, as if at that moment, they had become each other's strongest support.

The crew acted swiftly, guiding passengers to fasten their seatbelts, rest their heads in their seats, and reminding everyone to remain calm.

The atmosphere inside the cabin became tense yet orderly.

Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan also made preparations as instructed.

They held each other's hands tightly, closed their eyes, and prayed that they could get through this difficult time safely.

The plane weaved through the clouds, and the turbulence was still quite significant.

However, thanks to their extensive experience and professional skills, the crew successfully controlled the aircraft's flight attitude.

They continuously adjusted flight parameters, searching for the best emergency landing plan.

Shortly after, the airplane announcement came on again:

"Attention passengers, due to thunderstorms, we will be making an emergency landing at the nearby Xiongguo International Airport."

"Please remain calm and cooperate with the crew. Thank you."

Upon hearing this news, Kitahara Shin and Lin Wan exchanged a glance, both revealing a hint of helplessness in their eyes.

Although they knew that safety was the most important thing, this also meant that their trip to the United States would be temporarily put on hold.

However, they quickly adjusted their mindset, after all, life is the most important thing.

As the plane slowly descended, they saw a strange land through the window.

The runway at Xiong Guo International Airport was exceptionally bright in the night, guiding aircraft to land safely.

When the plane successfully landed on the runway, a burst of applause and cheers erupted in the cabin.

The passengers breathed a sigh of relief, their faces beaming with smiles of relief at having survived a close call.

Kitahara Shin and Lin Wan exchanged a smile. They knew that although they had experienced some twists and turns, they had still safely arrived at this land.

They stood up and began to leave the cabin in an orderly manner, following the instructions of the crew.

In the waiting hall of Xiong Guo International Airport, they saw the care and help from the airport staff.

Chapter 262 A Seven-Day Delay!

They provided passengers with temporary rest areas and necessary food and drinks.

Although they were in a foreign country, Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan felt warmth and care.

Kitahara Makoto will now need to face a series of arrangements and adjustments.

Kitahara Makoto needs to contact the airline to find out the next steps in his travel plans;

We also need to contact the US side to explain the reason for this delay.

However, as long as they remain calm and optimistic, they will surely be able to overcome this difficulty and successfully complete this business trip.

Inside the waiting hall of Xiong Guo International Airport, Kitahara Makoto found a relatively quiet corner, took out his phone, and dialed his assistant Li Hua's number.

The call was quickly connected via 410, and Li Hua's voice came through, tinged with nervousness:

"Mr. Bei, how's the situation on your end?"

Kitahara Shin took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound steady:

"Li Hua, we've run into some trouble. Our plane had to make an emergency landing at Xiong Guo International Airport due to a severe thunderstorm. It looks like we might need a few more days to reach the United States."

On the other end of the phone, Li Hua was visibly taken aback for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure:

“Okay, Mr. Bei. I'll contact Netflix immediately to explain the situation and postpone the meeting. Is there anything I can help you with?”

Kitahara Shin thought for a moment and replied:

"We are currently waiting for notification from the airline regarding the next flight arrangements."

"You should communicate with Netflix as soon as possible to ensure that the postponement of the meeting will not have too much of an impact on them."

"Also, please pay attention to the weather in the United States and see if there is suitable weather for flying in the next few days."

Li Hua responded quickly:

"Understood, Mr. Bei. I will handle these matters as soon as possible and keep you informed of the progress. Please take care of yourselves and Ms. Lin over there, and let me know if you need anything."

Kitahara Makoto expressed his gratitude:

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Li Hua. We'll keep in touch."

After hanging up the phone, Kitahara Makoto took a deep breath and turned to look at Lin Wan. Lin Wan was standing not far away, watching their conversation.

Kitahara Makoto walked over and told Lin Wan what had happened on the phone. Lin Wan nodded in understanding.

"It's alright, Mr. Bei. We can use these few days to prepare properly. After all, success always favors the prepared."

Kitahara Shin smiled and patted Lin Wan on the shoulder:

“You’re right. Let’s go find out the airline’s flight schedule.”

The two walked together to the airline's service desk to deal with the remaining travel arrangements.

With a mix of anxiety and helplessness, Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan hurried toward the airline's service desk.

They walked through the bustling waiting hall, surrounded by other passengers also stranded due to the weather.

Before reaching the service counter, Kitahara Makoto took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound calm and firm:

"Hello, when will our flight be able to continue its journey to the United States?"

"This is really delaying my work."

The staff at the service desk smiled, but a hint of apology was also visible in their eyes:

"I'm very sorry, sir. The thunderstorm has caused you unnecessary trouble on your trip."

"We are working hard to coordinate, but at present, the earliest flight will not be able to take off for another seven days."

Chapter 263 The Chosen One, Mercury Retrograde, Kitahara Makoto

Upon hearing this news, Kitahara Makoto frowned. He turned to look at Lin Wan and saw that her face was also filled with disappointment.

But both of them understood that, under these circumstances, they had no choice but to accept this reality.

Kitahara Makoto turned to the staff again:

"Okay, we understand. What kind of accommodation and catering arrangements will the airline provide for us during these seven days?"

The staff member replied:

"We will provide you and your companions with hotel accommodation near the airport and cover your meal expenses."

"At the same time, we will closely monitor the weather conditions, and we will arrange for the flight to take off as soon as conditions permit."

Kitahara Makoto nodded, indicating his satisfaction:

Thank you for your arrangements. We will wait patiently.

After saying that, he took Lin Wan's hand and prepared to leave the service counter.

On the way back to the waiting area, Kitahara Makoto said to Lin Wan:

"Although we've encountered some trouble this time, we must believe that everything will work out for the best."

"We can make good use of this time in the next few days to prepare for our meeting with Netflix."

Lin Wan smiled and nodded:

"Yes, Mr. Bei. I believe we will be able to overcome this difficulty and successfully complete this business trip."

Their eyes met, filled with determination and confidence.

After Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan waited briefly in the waiting hall of Xiong Guo International Airport, an airline staff member approached them.

He was dressed in a neat uniform, and his face showed sincere apology.

"I'm so sorry, sir and madam."

The staff member bowed deeply.

"Due to weather conditions, our flight will be delayed. To ensure you have a good rest while you wait, we have arranged temporary hotel accommodation for you."

Kitahara Makoto nodded in understanding. He turned to Lin Wan, gesturing for her to follow him. Seeing this, a staff member immediately stepped forward, smiling, and said:

"Here, give me your luggage. I'll take you and this lady to the hotel we've temporarily arranged for you."

Kitahara handed his luggage to the staff and followed Lin Wan out of the waiting hall.

On the way to the hotel, the staff gave a detailed introduction to the hotel's location, facilities, and dining arrangements.