095: Appeared
The security check at the private jet lane at Hongqiao International Airport handed their passports to Lixuan, Erman, Li Wen and Qu Mu, and then welcomed them through. When their car arrived at the tarmac, Li Xuan said, "Although I haven't really seen a real private jet a few times, I have to admit that Shutao's private jet is really beautiful." β
"Although that one is beautiful, it is not the book Tao's family, that one is. The private driver who was driving them said this, turning to the right by the way.
Stopped in front of them was a giant Boeing 747 plane with a string of black cursive calligraphy printed on it, "This Boeing 747-81 VIP model was specially customized for the 40th birthday of Shutao's mother." The driver explained.
"You're kidding," Li Wen was dumbfounded in disbelief as she watched the plane glow in the light of searchlights.
Li Xuan smiled and said, "Li Wen, I don't know why until now, you are still making such a fuss about the Shu Tao family's financial resources? For the Qu family, there is no biggest, only bigger!"
"The Qu family's business spans the world, and such an aircraft is indispensable for them. Especially for a businessman like Mr. Qu, time is money. If you delay too much time at BJ and SH airports, you can lose enough money to buy another private jet. With a private jet, you can skip the plane schedule and have your own private jet dedicated take-off runway. The driver explained to them.
"Does it mean that all private jets can skip other routes and take off directly?" asked Lixuan.
"No doubt," said the driver, and drove the car to the red carpet area that stretched out in front of the plane, and as soon as the car stopped, three or five servants came to open the door to pick up their luggage, and then greeted them for boarding.
"Wow, I feel like the Obamas are going to take off on Air Force One. Li Wen whispered to Li Xuan, following Erman and them on the red carpet.
Hearing them speak, the private driver laughed and said, "You wait to get on the plane, and you will find that Air Force One is as shabby as a sardine can compared to it." β
When they reached the hatch, the purser came up to greet them warmly: "Welcome to board, Mrs. Qu, it's a pleasure to meet you again." β
"Hello, JoaquΓn. β
The flight attendants next to the purser Joaquin also bowed deeply after seeing Li Wen, Erman and Lixuan, "What are your shoe sizes?"
"Well, I'm a size 36.5. Li Wendao.
β35γ Erman said.
Li Xuan smiled and said, "42 yards." β
They are very curious why they are asking for their shoe size.
A few minutes later, the purser came over with a few things in velvet bags in his hands and handed them out to everyone on the plane. "These are gifts from Mrs. Qu to you. The purser said with a smile.
Li Wen opened it and looked inside, and it was actually a pair of Bottega Veneta leather woven slippers.
"Shutao's mother provided everyone with these shoes to wear on the plane. The driver took off his shoes and explained, "Come with me and see the plane before everyone comes." After saying that, he said hello to Qu's mother, and then led Lixuan and the others down the gray-painted maple hall, ready to push open the two doors. "Sorry, I think it's locked. The doors lead directly downstairs to the physical treatment room, which has an operating room equipped with a life support system and a doctor on duty at all times on the plane. β
"I guess this must be Mrs. Qu's idea, right?" asked Lixuan.
Yes, she was always worried about what she would do if she got sick during the flight and didn't have a doctor. Let's try this path and see. β
They followed the driver to another aisle and descended a wide staircase. "This is the master cabin, also called the chief lounge β that's what they call it. β
Levin's jaw almost fell off! She knew that in her waking consciousness, they were indeed on a plane, but what she really saw at this time could not have been on a plane.
They are located in a large, semi-circular space. There are Balinese teak sofas that look like a retro console with silver chests, and silk lamps shaped like lotus flowers. But the most conspicuous feature is a three-metre-high stone wall carved with ancient statues of the Buddha. Ferns and some tropical flowers emerge from the stone walls, while the other side is split by a fiberglass-framed spiral staircase, creating a path leading upstairs to the upper floors.
"Madame Qu wanted the main lounge to look like an ancient Indian temple. The driver explained.
"It's like Borobudur (1)!" Li Xuan sighed softly when his hand touched the moss-clinged stones.
"You really are a connoisseur, I think Madame Qu must have fallen in love with some old resort she visited many years ago, and therefore wanted to carry it to her own plane, and this wall is indeed the same as the old temple murals that have been unearthed. They must have been smuggled from the kind of excavated temple I just mentioned!" said the driver.
"If you don't think about having 400 seats on a 747 plane, you can do whatever you want on this plane. Li Xuan smiled.
"Yes, and 5,000 square feet of space allowed those ideas to be implemented. By the way, the surfaces of these sofas are made of Russian reindeer skin. Upstairs, there is a karaoke room, a video room, a gym and ten bedroom suites. β
"Oh my God, Lixuan! come and have a look!" Erman's scream came from another room.
Li Xuan ran over and asked, "Are you okay?"
Erman stood on the edge of what resembled a lap pool, shaking his head in surprise and disbelief. "Oh my God, this is a koi pond!"
"I'll go, you almost scared me to death. At that moment, I thought something was wrong. Li Xuan said.
"Isn't that a big deal? it's a very scary koi pond in the heart of this plane!"
The driver walked over, amused by Erman's surprise: "These are koi fish that Madame Qu is proud of. Do you see that fat white koi with red circular markings on its back? A second-hand RB dealer who was a guest on the plane wanted to buy this fish for $200,000 because it reminded him of the RB flag. I really doubt that these fish will get airsick. β
After a while, Shu Tao entered the main cabin wearing an Angora rabbit fur hooded shawl, accompanied by her mother, Steward Lu, and some of the girls who had attended the banquet before, as well as a group of maids.
"I can't believe these stupid hats have put you on the plane, and I'd like to show you around my plane myself. Shumo pursed her lips.
"We haven't been anywhere else but this room. Li Wen said softly.
"That's great. Knowing that you love the bathroom, I especially wanted you to see my private spa massage room. Shu Tao lowered his voice and said to Levin, "But before I do that, I want to remind you that my parents bought and designed this plane when I was in France, so I was not in charge of the decoration here. β
"Shu Tao, I don't understand what you're talking about, this plane is already perfect!" Li Wen said with confidence.
At this time, Shu Tao seemed to be relieved: "Hey, that's good, I hope my parents' taste can also be accepted by you, you must know that I am now frightened by Yue Ran." He is really a brand cancer living around me, only talking about the brand, regardless of taste. β
Shutao looked around the cabin, looking a little unhappy. She glanced at Steward Lu and said, "Let Joaquin come over now." β
The man immediately walked up to Shu Tao, and Shu Tao glared at him angrily: "Where's the tea? Isn't it supposed that as soon as we board, we should have served Zhengshan Xiaozhong? And before taking off, we have to add a few more dishes of Huamei to satisfy our hunger to pass the time, so the crew didn't read the "Cabin Service Etiquette Standards" I wrote well?"
"I'm really sorry, Miss Qu. We've only been on the ground for a few hours and haven't had time to get these things ready for the plane. β
"Just landed? What do you mean? Hasn't this plane been resting here for a week?"
"I'm sorry, because your uncle just flew back from Los Angeles. β
"Really? I don't really know. Well, you bring the tea now and tell the captain that it's time to take off. β
"Okay, I'll go right away. Miss Qu. The purser turned around and was about to leave.
"By the way, one more thing. β
"What's the matter, Miss Qu?"
"What's wrong with the air in the cabin today?"
"Okay, I'll go adjust the cabin temperature right away. β
"No, not that. Do you smell it, Joaquin, and it's not like the Jurassic Flower of FrΓ©dΓ©ric Malle's (2), who would change the style of the cabin fragrance without my permission?"
"I don't know, Miss Qu. β
When Joaquin left the room, Shu Tao turned to Steward Lu again: "How often do we fly to Paris, I need to reprint a few copies of the "Cabin Service Etiquette Standards" for all the crew on this plane to read carefully! I need them to remember every page on it, and when we come back, we will conduct a disciplinary examination for the crew members!"
At this time, Shanzi arrived, and in addition to her older boyfriend Zhang Qi, there was another person who appeared in the cabin at the same time as Shanzi. When Shu Tao saw him, his pupils dilated, his eyes flashed, and in an instant, his heart felt as if it had been hit by the mallet of the temple bell. Ma Jun exuded the smell of wine, his face was flushed, and he smiled at her in a blur and said, "Shutao, happy birthday." β