After wandering around the construction site, it was already three in the afternoon. Bai Qianzhou glanced at his watch, then turned to remind Fu Wan:
"It's almost time, we need to head to the airport."
Although their flight was at 7 o'clock, Fu Wan and Bai Qianzhou had to arrive at the airport several hours in advance to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.
Upon hearing this, Qin Fu immediately said, "I'll take you!"
Fu Wan didn't stand on ceremony with him, since having a car was convenient and saved her the time of hailing a taxi.
The three of them were in one car. Bai Qianzhou opened the back door and waited for Fu Wan to get in before he went to the passenger seat.
"I forgot to ask, where are you going?"
"Los Angeles."
Bai Qianzhou succinctly uttered three words.
"Los Angeles? What are you doing in Los Angeles at this time of year?"
Qin Fu was somewhat puzzled. With more than a month until the Chinese New Year, it was questionable whether the two of them would be able to make it in time for the holiday.
Fu Wan thought for a moment and replied, "We're going to Los Angeles to visit relatives."
The truth is impossible to tell, but the reasons Sun Shao-ping gave them can certainly be used.
Visiting relatives?
Upon hearing this, Qin Fu didn't ask any further questions. He wasn't a naive young man just entering society; there was an art to speaking to people. If someone was unwilling to talk about something, a simple question would suffice, and they wouldn't delve any deeper.
However, he glanced at the clothes Bai Qianzhou and Fu Wan were wearing. They were both wearing thick cotton-padded clothes, and it was quite cold in the capital in December.
"How's the weather in Los Angeles? Is it as cold as in Beijing?"
A casual question stumped Fu Wan. She clapped her hands lightly, somewhat annoyed.
Oh dear, how could I forget something so important? I completely forgot to check the weather in Los Angeles.
However, Bai Qianzhou was clearly more experienced. "Don't worry, the temperature in Los Angeles will be warmer than in Beijing. We have packed some light clothes in our luggage. If all else fails, we can buy some when we land."
As the old saying goes, there's nothing money can't solve.
The only question is whether there is enough money.
Of course, this didn't apply to Fu Wan and Bai Qianzhou. Bai Qianzhou had prepared five thousand US dollars in advance, and Fu Wan had also exchanged some money at the post office to keep on hand.
In addition, she also carried two small gold bars with her, just in case she needed them urgently.
During our casual conversation, the car quickly arrived at the airport.
Qin Fu found a suitable spot to park, and after Fu Wan and the other person got out of the car, he couldn't help but say a few more words: "Comrade Fu, Xiao Bai, remember to call me if anything happens. If we go back to Beijing, let's get together again."
"Okay, don't worry, Brother Qin!"
Fu Wan waved to him while carrying her luggage, and the two then walked towards the airport gate.
Compared to Bai Qianzhou's nonchalant attitude, Fu Wan took several glances at the conspicuous terminal building as soon as she got out of the car.
Beijing's airport began operation in March 1958, becoming the first civilian airport built and put into use after the founding of the People's Republic of China. (Image of Beijing Capital International Airport from 1959, image removed). Initially, the airport only had a small terminal building, but a new terminal opened on New Year's Day 1980. (Image of Beijing Capital International Airport terminal from 1980). Furthermore, in 1984, the airport underwent numerous water features and landscaping projects, giving Fu Wan a surreal feeling of being transported back to the modern era. (Image of Beijing Capital International Airport from 1984). The airport's internationalization was already in its early stages, incomparable to the small Longhai Railway Station, which was only about 200-300 square meters in size.
The country is indeed growing stronger!
Fu Wan secretly admired the experience and was extremely happy to witness it once again.
Bai Qianzhou naturally noticed the change in her mood as the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.
Is there something happy about it?
Fu Wan didn't hide her feelings and immediately smiled and nodded, "Seeing such a magnificent airport makes me happy for my country!"
Bai Qianzhou smiled upon hearing this, "That's certainly something to be happy about!"
If we're talking about who has the deepest impression of the changes at Beijing Airport, Bai Qianzhou, who studied abroad for several years, certainly has the right to speak.
When he went abroad as a teenager, the Capital Airport was still a small Soviet-style building. By the time he returned, the airport was no different from modern airports abroad.
With Bai Qianzhou leading the way, the two quickly completed the check-in procedures. Although this business trip to the United States was for the organization and all expenses could be reimbursed, Fu Wan and her companion still didn't splurge on using the organization's money to book first class.
After boarding the plane, Fu Wan put down the cloth bag she was carrying and casually asked a flight attendant who was passing by.
"Comrade, how long will it take our plane to get to Los Angeles?"
"Madam, the plane departs at 7:00 PM and we will arrive in Los Angeles at 5:00 AM tomorrow."
From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., that's a full ten hours.
If she had to sit in economy class for ten hours, Fu Wan couldn't even imagine how unbearable it would be when she arrived tomorrow.
Such departure and arrival times would have a different name in later generations: red-eye flights. However, there is only one flight between Beijing and Los Angeles at the moment, so Fu Wan had no choice but to take it.
Just as they finished asking the flight attendant, Bai Qianzhou walked over from not far away.
"Ah Wan, there aren't many people on the plane, and there are still quite a few seats in first class."
"I just upgraded, let's go there now!"
Fu Wan was overjoyed to hear this, "First class? I was just thinking about whether I should ask about it."
The organization can only reimburse economy class fares, but they can pay for first class themselves!
Economy class is affordable, but it's nowhere near as comfortable as first class. For Fu Wan, who isn't short of money now, comfort is more important.
Bai Qianzhou naturally thought of this as well. You see, if it weren't for his familiarity with the United States, his language advantage, and his existing acquaintance with Fu Wan, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to have Fu Wan come out this time.
Fu Ming and Qin Anning have already registered their marriage, so he has to step up his efforts!
So he has to seize this opportunity to improve his public image.
Seeing this, Fu Wan didn't stand on ceremony with him and said she would pay for the return trip.
When the two arrived at first class, there were hardly any people there. These days, not many people can afford and are willing to buy plane tickets, let alone fly first class.
The seats in first class were much more spacious than those in economy class. As soon as Fu Wan put down her things and sat down, a flight attendant came over to greet her.
"Madam, is there anything I can help you with?"
Fu Wan thought for a moment and said, "Could you please get me a blanket? Thank you."
There was still a long way to go before Los Angeles, and she was feeling a bit sleepy, thinking she could take a nap if she could.
The flight attendants' service was always attentive; they not only brought blankets but also two simple eye masks.
Fu Wan was also quite surprised when she held it. The eye mask of this era was not particularly exquisite; simply put, it was just a piece of comfortable fabric.
Fu Wan didn't mind; after all, having something was already a blessing. She pulled the blanket over herself and was about to lie down and sleep when the flight attendant came over again to ask if she wanted anything to eat. (Image of an airplane from 1985)
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