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People who have not experienced that era may feel that it is a bit strange to "rely on whether a movie is allowed to be released", to judge the direction of certain foreign relations, and even to decide whether to contact overseas relatives who were once afraid to contact.

But Gu Biao, who is in this environment, has become accustomed to this style of acting.

From 80 to 82, the whole society was in this tone, everyone only dared to do it violently, did not dare to speak out in a high-profile manner, and it was much safer to be pragmatic than to retreat.

It's okay, don't write a summary, make a lot of money in a muffled voice, and just bury your head in it.

After making all the preparations before departure, on Monday, Gu Biao and his group of five finally set off.

The flight departed directly from Beijing Airport and operated by Air China. It is even more magnificent than Gu Biao's departure from Xiangjiang last year, and he does not need to go to Anchorage, Alaska to refuel on the way.

Because the model is Boeing 747, the first in China. This aircraft was just bought by the Civil Aviation Administration in February this year, and it has been commissioned/trained/run-in for several months, and it has just been put into use before the summer vacation this year.

When I bought it, it was used as a symbolic gesture of goodwill for the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, and it was specially used to fly between Beijing and New York, and it could go directly to the mainland of the United States without refueling. Because of the high price, it is naturally the only one, swaggering, and operating at a loss.

The route is also strange, flying from Beijing to Hujiang, then transatring across the ocean to Seattle and stopping, and finally stopping in New York. In order to allow passengers from Beijing and Shanghai to take it, fill the plane a little.

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"What a big plane, there is such a big plane in the world?!" Ma Feng was directly shocked when he was waiting in the terminal.

He had taken a plane with a letter of introduction from the provincial department, but it was a small plane for domestic flights before, and he felt that the Boeing 747 was huge in comparison.

Wen Ying and Li Lianjie have never been on a plane, they may not be able to feel the contrast, but the heroic sense of witnessing history is not lost at all.

"Follow Brother Gu, just increase your knowledge!"

As the boarding time approached, the covered bridge at the boarding gate opened, and Ma Feng and the others followed Gu Biao and walked forward like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

Terminal 1 of the Capital Airport, which has also just opened this year, is also the first terminal in China to have a boarding bridge.

Prior to this, all airports in China had only been boarded by battery cars ferried on the tarmac. Even smaller airports don't even have shuttle buses, so you have to walk across the tarmac and take the gangway to board the plane. (If you are a national leader, you can drive the red flag car directly to the gangway, and the minister will have to walk across the tarmac)

The reason why the boarding bridge was built in Terminal 1 is also to support the use of the Boeing 747 - before that, no aircraft in China had ever seen such a high gate height, and all the gangways were not suitable.

I am also afraid that the big man will be afraid of heights and unsafe when he walks up such a high gangway, so he specially provided such a terminal.

Walking along the covered bridge to the plane, as soon as I stood firmly, there were two flight attendants in the aisle to welcome me, smiling all over their faces.

The waiter's appearance is also one in a hundred, and the aesthetics at that time were quite good. And one by one, they breathe and concentrate, tighten their waists and hold their chests high, and their temperament is very respectful.

"Chief, may I ask you how much your seat is, and I will help you receive it. The two waiters bowed to Gu Biao and Ma Feng respectively.

Gu Biao accepted it calmly, but Ma Feng was startled.

"Don't, don't, I'm not a chief! I'm following Brother Gu...... Attaché, to attaché. Ma Feng waved his hand again and again, pointing at Gu Biao helplessly.

Gu Biao couldn't help but laugh a little, and poked his elbow: "What are you anxious about, people ask you where your location is, you answer first." ”

The waiter had already recognized the situation and concentrated on serving Gu Biao: "Chief Gu, where are you sitting?"

"D04, a couple of them are in the back. ”

“D04…… That's first class! Please come with me. The female flight attendant was slightly startled, and led Gu Biao to the seat more diligently.

When Gu Biao bought a ticket, he didn't miss all the money for first-class, the key was that the level did not allow it.

In principle, Air China's overseas flights are only allowed to fly economy class at the county level and first class at the department level. Gu Biao relied on the letter of introduction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and it was normal to buy a first-class cabin for himself, but it was too arrogant for the accompanying brother to buy it.

Be low-key, be low-key.

Moreover, buying high-end cabins rashly is also taking advantage of the country, and it is not good to say.

Nowadays, if you take an American Airlines flight for the same distance, it will cost at least 200~300 US dollars, so in fact, according to the market exchange rate, Air China has to charge more than 2,000 yuan to recover the cost.

However, for the sake of façade in the country at that time, the official exchange rate of the renminbi was very high, and in order to appear that "the money we fly to the United States is about the same as that of the United States to Xiangjiang", the civil aviation forced the price of the transoceanic ticket to 700 yuan according to the official exchange.

This means that for every one sold, the actual net loss of the exchange rate difference alone is 1,500 yuan, and every time you run, you have to pay the financial back, which is similar to bloodletting.

That's why it is said that the only Boeing 747 in China is an image project that is crazy about losing money and making money. I only run two round trips a week, and if I do more, it will be even more empty.

In this case, if you buy first class when you pre-purchase the ticket, it will be more than 200 yuan more expensive than economy class, and the total price will be 900. And if you arrive on the plane and then temporarily upgrade because the first class is not full, you will have to pay an extra 800 yuan to upgrade.

The price difference in this is actually equivalent to "after the director subtracts the director, the difference between the two official positions is worth 600 yuan in subsidies", and at the same time secretly maintains the dignity of the official exchange rate of the RMB.

Therefore, Gu Biao would rather pay more money than fall into the trap of taking advantage.

After sitting down, he casually instructed the attendant who ushered in the seat: "Comrade, if the first class is not full of seats when the cabin is closed for a while, I will add money to upgrade my secretary and bodyguard, and you can help me do it." Of course, if it's full, forget it. ”

"Okay chief, I will definitely help you implement it as soon as possible, the first class will definitely not be satisfied. The waitress bowed deeply. I felt a little drunk like a spring breeze and a little warm.

Because this flight is not satisfied every time, especially the first class. When you add money to upgrade after takeoff, you are taking the initiative to spend your own money (at least the money of your own unit, but you generally do not have to be reimbursed) to reduce losses for the country.

What a great and selfless feat.

"This young chief is really kind, and he thinks so much about the country...... And at such a young age, there are secretaries and bodyguards. She was secretly moved in her heart.

Because today's planes are not air-conditioned before they start, and now it is the hottest time at the end of July, the cabin almost looks like a steamer. When boarding, each person will be given a folding fan printed with the words "Civil Aviation of China", which is a tip to let people cool down by themselves.

And Gu Biao looked very stylish and so handsome, after the waitress was busy with other places, she stood behind him as soon as she was free, and gently fanned him, just like the palace maid who played a fan in ancient times.

After a while, the plane locked the hatch and was officially ready to take off, and the air conditioner was also started, and the waitress confirmed that no one else was upgraded, and completed the formalities as soon as possible, inviting Xiao Sui, Ma Feng and others to the first class.

As for Gu Biao spending an extra 3,000 yuan, of course he shouldn't take it seriously.

The first time you take Ma Feng abroad to gain knowledge, you can't be afraid to spend a little money.

Gu Biao put away the deputy between the two seats, put his arms around Xiao Sui's waist generously, and then casually taught Ma Feng, who was sitting on the other side of the aisle, his life experience:

"Fengzi, next time you come out, you have to pay attention to the wording of your speech. You just said, 'I am Brother Gu's attaché,' which is inappropriate. 'Attaché' is also the first-class rank of diplomat, attaché, third secretary, second secretary, first secretary, counselor, minister...... You are a formal state cadre, so what kind of attaché are you? You are not from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ”

Ma Feng couldn't help blushing with shame: "Brother Gu, I'm sorry! I haven't seen the world, I was frightened by someone shouting 'chief' just now, I must pay attention in the future! In the future, I will say that it is your entourage." ”

Gu Biao nodded kindly: "That's right, it's not that I'm picking on you, it's because I'm afraid that you won't be able to distinguish the level when you speak, and you will offend people outside......"

"Brother Gu, you don't need to explain! I know you're doing it for my good. I'm your little brother, if you don't teach me, who will teach me? You can't really make a mistake and let outsiders see the joke. "Ma Feng's posture is very good.

Wen Ying and Li Lianjie naturally couldn't say a word, so they could only take out a small notebook to record these little common sense, and at the same time nod frequently to make an initiation.

As the plane lifted off, Gu Biao pulled the blanket and began to rest. It's 18 hours to fly, so it's better to have enough energy. (Because you have to go to Hujiang for a turn, you have to stop for 2 hours, so it is slow)

I don't know how long it took, the waitress pushed the cart and approached softly, seeing Gu Biao's eyes squinted, and she didn't dare to come out, so she could only ask Xiao Sui softly: "Madam, is the chief asleep?"

Xiao Sui smiled indifferently: "It's okay, he's like this." ”

Then he touched Gu Biao with his elbow.

"What's the matter?"

"Chief, do you want Moutai? Drink a little bit to help you sleep." The waitress shook the bottle in her hand, along with a miniature goblet.

"No, I'm well rested, and I'm not used to drinking liquor in the summer. Gu Biao politely refused.

"Would you give you Coke, then? or Ruby orange water?"

The waitress inquired and poured a glass of Coke, grabbed a handful of fruit candy and put it on the backrest in front of Gu Biao's seat. At the end, he was handed a box of 5 "White-Haired Girl" brand cigars.

The waitress didn't ask him if he wanted it at all, and all the guests were given a box by default, including women, who could take it back without smoking. Even Moutai, if someone wants to take it away, they can also bring a bottle.

Ma Feng and Li Lianjie have never seen cigars produced in China, so they are very curious, they don't have any addiction to smoking, and they are ready to light one.

"Don't open it, open my box, one for each person, and then don't smoke it, pay attention to the lady. Gu Biao didn't want to spoil everyone's interest, so he said that he would follow one and let them take the whole bag back as a souvenir.

At the same time, the flight attendant had already pushed the car to the back, and there were quite a few passengers, and the black tiger under the plate of fruit candy was hard to grasp, and Moutai was also a cup of wine.