Xiao Xun lowered her eyelids, "That's not something you need to worry about. Just ensure the program quality is high; I'll handle the rest."
After seeing Yu Shiwen out, she called Secretary Fan in.
"Book me the earliest flight to the capital of H Country."
Secretary Fan asked in surprise, "Director Xiao, do you really need to go yourself for something like this? If you have to do everything yourself, won't you be exhausted!"
"I'm just testing the waters. If this matter is handled well, future similar situations won't be a problem." wap.kanshu伍.net
"Do you need anyone to accompany you?"
Xiao Xun thought for a moment, "Alright, then you'll come with me!"
Secretary Fan smiled, "Okay, I'll go book the tickets now."
Xiao Xun watched Secretary Fan's retreating back and shook her head helplessly. She first called Mu Jiahe, "Hello!" kanshu喇
"Alright, they've agreed on your end and have started controlling the public opinion. When do you want to settle the payment?"
"No rush for that. I'm not coming back tonight; I'm flying to H Country shortly."
"You're not coming back for your passport?"
"I have it with me."
"It's not an ID card, why carry it with you? Besides, is there that much of a rush?"
"Yes, as much of a rush as you are to ask me for money. Speed is of the essence!"
"Okay, I understand. How many days will you be gone?"
"It depends. If things go smoothly, by the day after tomorrow. If not, it's hard to say."
"Then be careful. I have a feeling there are still people targeting you in this world."
"Thanks, dear. Mwah~"
"Stop it."
As soon as the call ended, Xiao Xun called Cui Zhihao.
After connecting, "Yo! I thought you'd changed numbers, busy bee." (English)
"Who is this?" (Korean)
"Xiao Xun, you don't recognize me when I speak English?" (English)
"Boss Xiao, long time no see. What brings you to contact me?"
"I'm coming over to your place today. Firstly, to see you, and secondly, to ask for a favor."
The other side sounded a bit flattering, "What can I help you with? You're already the CEO of a major conglomerate. Whatever you want done, just a word and your subordinates will handle it for you."
Xiao Xun smiled, "Oh! Your information is quite current. You even know about this."
"Don't say that. How could I not know about such famous news? Alright! Let's meet and talk. I'll treat you to our H Country's most famous budae jjigae."
"So stingy, why not treat me to Korean BBQ?"
Cui Zhihao chuckled, "Alright, Korean BBQ it is."
After hanging up, she began to wait for Secretary Fan.
For the two-hour journey, before boarding the plane, Xiao Xun called Cui Zhihao to remind him to pick her up.
Cui Zhihao said with a smile, "Don't worry! I won't forget."
Once on the plane, Secretary Fan asked Xiao Xun curiously, "Director Xiao, does the person you contacted have a lot of influence in H Country?"
"Should be alright. He's the CTO of Gyeonggi Group."
"Gyeonggi Group! That's a chaebol in H Country. We're sure to be fine this time."
"I don't know the situation yet. Let's see when we land. I'm going to sleep for a bit." Saying that, Xiao Xun put on her eye mask and drifted off to sleep.
Secretary Fan shook her head and started listening to music.
"Thump... thump, thump... thump-thump-thump..."
Xiao Xun removed her eye mask, "What's going on?"
At that moment, the flight attendant's voice came over the intercom, "Dear ladies and gentlemen, our aircraft is experiencing turbulence. Please return to your seats immediately and fasten your seatbelts. Please refrain from walking around the cabin. Passengers with children, please take care of them. During this time, we... Ah!"
"Thump... thump..."
Secretary Fan tightly gripped Xiao Xun's arm. The cabin lights flickered, and many passengers screamed.
At this moment, the plane began to plummet.
The oxygen masks dropped down.
"We're finished, I don't want to die!"
Xiao Xun didn't know that the two engines on the left wing had already exploded, and the entire left wing had broken off. The deafening roar in the sky made Xiao Xun grab Secretary Fan's hand, mutter a spell, and instantly teleported to a restroom at G City Airport.
It was noon, and the restroom was empty.
Secretary Fan was still tightly gripping Xiao Xun's arm. Xiao Xun gently patted Secretary Fan, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Xun planned to brainwash Secretary Fan.
Secretary Fan was startled and looked around. "Huh? Weren't we on the plane?"
"Did you get confused after using the restroom?"
"But I was clearly on the plane. The plane encountered turbulence and started to fall."
"You're really good at making things up. We missed our flight when we came. The plane had already left. How could you have gotten on the plane?"
Secretary Fan looked unconvinced. At this moment, Xiao Xun's phone rang; it was Cui Zhihao.
Xiao Xun answered, "Hello! What's up?"
The other side seemed unprepared for Xiao Xun to answer and said excitedly, "You, you're still alive..."
Xiao Xun took a deep breath, "Can't you wish me well? I'm talking to you right now."
"You probably don't know yet. The flight you told me about crashed in F City in our country."
Xiao Xun feigned surprise, "Oh, really! My life is too lucky then. Truly blessed by heaven."
"You're destined for great things. Good fortune favors the brave. Are you still coming?"
"Yes, I can't go back on my word."
Xiao Xun hung up and said to Secretary Fan, "There's no other way, we'll have to rebook."
"What happened?"
"As you ominously predicted, that flight did have an accident."
Secretary Fan was terrified, "But that feeling of falling was so real."
Xiao Xun gently patted her back, "Alright, don't think too much about it. Go on, don't mess up my plans."
Secretary Fan, trembling, took her boarding pass and went to check in.
Xiao Xun waited in the departure lounge. Soon, Secretary Fan returned, accompanied by two airport police officers.
Under everyone's gaze, the four went to the transit police office.
"Let's talk, Mr. Xiao."
"Talk about what?"
"You didn't get on the plane?"
"My secretary wasn't feeling well, so we delayed our flight."
Secretary Fan nodded beside her, "That's right. I suddenly had a terrible stomachache, an old problem."
The police officer looked into Xiao Xun's eyes, "Mr. Xiao, do you know that the flight you were supposed to take had an accident?"
"I just found out. A friend from H Country told me."
"What's his name?"
Xiao Xun stood up, "May I ask why you're asking this? Do you suspect the plane crash is related to me?"
"Mr. Xiao, please don't be anxious. We're just doing our routine work. No one wants a plane crash, but it happened. This is something no one wanted to see, right? Please cooperate with my work."
"What about my work? I'm the CEO of Longtan Group, and I have important matters to attend to in H Country. I'm already very upset about missing my flight, and now you're making me waste time here with you. With this time, why don't you contact H Country and find out how the plane crashed, whether it was man-made or natural? Such a large company backs me, I have no motive for any crime, and I couldn't have accessed the plane. Are you afraid I'll run away?"
"Mr. Xiao, please don't be angry. Calm down. Your next flight is still an hour away. The crew is thoroughly checking the aircraft that is about to take off. We're just chatting."
Xiao Xun stood up angrily, "What is there for me to chat about with you? It's inexplicable. Ask my secretary if you have anything to ask."
After saying that, Xiao Xun slammed the door and walked out.