3 p.m., Kai Tak Airport.

Zheng Wenyan got out of the taxi, and a tall middle-aged foreigner walked up from the hall to greet her, and while being a very gentleman and very attentive to help her carry her luggage, he smiled and said, "Zheng, you're late." ”

The world is like a dream, and a month and a half ago Zheng Wenyan was still beautiful.

After graduating from CUHK, he went to the United Kingdom for further study and obtained a master's degree in mathematics and finance from the University of Oxford.

However, just a few days after he was promoted to the manager of the accounting and settlement department, news came one after another that financial management institutions around the world had ordered the International Commercial Credit Bank to close its business there.

At the beginning, the Hong Kong Banking Regulatory Commissioner also issued a statement saying that the financial situation of the Hong Kong International Commercial Bank is sound, and the problems are all outside Hong Kong and have nothing to do with the Hong Kong International Commercial Bank.

The next day, the CBRC changed its tone, announcing that it had found that the State Commercial Bank had had had problematic loans between 1988 and 90, and that the Abu Dhabi government, the major shareholder of the China Commercial Bank, refused to inject capital into the Hong Kong State Commercial Bank, and ordered the Hong Kong State Commercial Bank to suspend business in the early morning of the second day.

The Financial Secretary then said that the Hong Kong government would not use the Exchange Fund to save the banks, which led directly to the liquidation of the China Commercial Bank 10 days ago.

From heaven to earth, not only are they unemployed, but even their professional ethics are questioned.

usually has a good relationship, and always wants to dig up the accounting firms she goes to, and when I see her, I feel like I see a plague god, so I am afraid to avoid it; Banks and investment companies are the same, and more than a dozen resumes have been submitted. But he didn't even give him a chance to interview.

The mortgage has to be paid. The days are going to pass.

Just when she was cornered. When she was about to pack up her things for the bank to take over, Lin Zucheng, a former HSBC executive who had only dealt with her once, found her phone out of nowhere and invited her to join NB Bank, which had just started business in Hong Kong.

William, the former manager of the financial market department of the International Commercial Credit Bank, who had a favor for her, was also the same, except for the president and a few colleagues who were asked by the CBRC and the Commercial Crime Investigation Bureau not to leave Hong Kong, almost all of them were accepted by the NB Bank.

The fly in the ointment is that the position offered is not in Hong Kong, but what better option could there be?

"I'm sorry. Traffic jams on the road. ”

Zheng Wenyan picked up Xiaokun's bag and walked into the airport hall with William, looking around to see if several other colleagues who went to the Middle East or Germany together had arrived, a girl dressed in a blue airline came over, pointed to the security channel and said with a smile: "Mr. William, Miss Zheng, your two colleagues have entered the waiting hall." Since this is a trial flight, I don't have a ticket or a boarding pass, so please let me take you both through security. ”

The airport service staff of NB Airlines are also colleagues. Besides, they had never met before, but they could recognize themselves at a glance. Must have done some homework.

Zheng Wenyan looked at her badge and said with a smile: "Miss Wu, then I'll trouble you." ”

Nearly half of NB Air's executives are from Kai Tak Airport and Swire Group's Cathay Pacific Airways, which have a very close relationship with the airport and are now making final preparations for the launch of passenger routes. Accompanied by a special person, the road was unimpeded, and when they walked into the VIP lounge of NB Airlines, the two were stunned by the luxury in front of them.

Tastefully decorated, comfortable sofas, large screen color TV, complimentary drinks and snacks, and even three massage chairs.

Looking around carefully, Zheng Wenyan found that the furniture and furnishings around her were all high-end goods——— Italian marble walls, Scottish leather, Geneva gilded Rolex clocks, luxurious bathrooms and showers, etc., just like a luxury club.

What's even more incredible is that there are actually two chefs in high hats, serving catering to the first few colleagues. In addition to a variety of snacks and snacks, you can also eat desserts such as Häagen-Dazs ice cream. A full bar service is essential, and a wide range of alcoholic beverages, including champagne, is available whenever desired.

Lin Zucheng, director and vice president of NB Bank, stood up and said, "William, Miss Zheng, come and sit." ”

"Hello Mr. Lin," Zheng Wenyan was a little restrained, and waited for William to sit down with a big grin before putting down Kunbao and sitting opposite the new boss.

"Whatever you want to drink, call it."

Lin Zucheng took out two VIP cards from his arms and said with a smile: "We are the first batch of passengers of NB Airlines, so we can receive some preferential treatment. However, the card is not taken for nothing, and everyone, including me, must give an objective evaluation of their service before getting off the plane. ”

"It's so luxurious," William sighed as he waved to the first few colleagues, "I have more than a dozen airline VIP cards, but none of them have such luxury." Mr. Lin, you must know that this is Kai Tak Airport, I really can't imagine how much it costs to rent such a big place and build such a waiting hall! ”

Lin Zucheng smiled and said lightly: "$7 million." ”

William was quick to speak and asked bluntly: "Can it be profitable, Mr. Lin, you know, I mean the airline." ”

"The company's positioning is different," Lin Zucheng said slowly, tasting the authentic coffee, "The two routes opened in Hong Kong will receive Saudi and Kuwaiti guests." It's a rich country, and you can imagine what kind of service those Arab passengers will need. ”

"High-end, really high-end."

William was about to turn around and ask for a glass of champagne when another passenger walked in. The photos of the boss and the future boss have been seen countless times, and the airport service staff of NB Airlines did not dare to slack off, and invariably bowed slightly, before greeting respectfully: "Hello Mr. Zhang." ”

"Hello Miss Xia."

"Mr. Zhang, Miss Xia, our plane does not dock the bridge, and the shuttle bus will arrive in twenty minutes, what do you need?"

The charter nodded at Lin Zucheng, who got up to greet him, and said with a smile: "A cup of coffee, a cup of juice, thank you." ”

A sunny and handsome young man, with an ordinary T-shirt on his upper body, a pair of white-washed jeans on his lower body, and a pair of sneakers on his feet, are not famous brands, and the whole body will never add up to more than 500 Hong Kong dollars.

His face was fair. Eyebrows like daisies. The same goes for the extremely beautiful and refined female companion. Large luggage may have been checked in, empty-handed, carrying an ordinary travel bag, standing behind him with a smile, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like you're going to go far away.

Zheng Wenyan was a little strange, secretly wondering what their identities were, which made the waiter so nervous, so that the new boss Lin Zucheng had to get up to greet him.

"Mr. Lin. Keeping you waiting. ”

"Mr. Zhang, it is my honor to be one of the first passengers of NB Airlines."

"Me too."

The charter held Lin Zucheng's hand and introduced himself to everyone: "Chief Engineer of NB Electrical, this is my fiancée Xia Yao, I am very happy to see you." I am very sorry that I don't speak Cantonese and I am worried that Mr. William, Mr. Harriott and Mr. Ridley cannot understand Mandarin and can only speak English. ”

Although he is younger, he is also the chief engineer, Zheng Wenyan was stunned. Hurriedly got up and greeted like his colleagues.

At this time, the new boss suddenly added in shock: "Colleagues. Mr. Zhang is not only an accomplished young scientist, but also the largest shareholder of NB Electric Group. ”

Big boss, such a young big boss!

was overwhelmed by the collapse of the State Commercial Bank, and was not in the mood to watch the news at all during this time, and even if he did, he might not necessarily pay attention to the news of science and technology, Zheng Wenyan was stunned, staring at the couple in a daze, and couldn't believe that this was true.

Looking at the way everyone looked at each other, the charter waved his hand and smiled without a smile: "They are all colleagues, so there is no need to be so nervous." Taste the snacks of NB Airlines first, and then we will have a good chat after getting on the plane. ”

William, who has always been very arrogant, felt very incredible, and said stupidly: "Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry, I just feel a little surprised." ”

Harriot, the former manager of the risk management department of China Commercial Bank, bent down slightly and said earnestly: "Mr. Zhang, I didn't expect you to know my name, I am honored to know you, and thank you and your group for the position you have provided me." ”

Chen Guangde, another Hong Kong former senior executive of the National Commercial Bank, also said sincerely: "Mr. Zhang, I am the same. ”

"You are all the elite of Hong Kong's financial community, and you deserve to be put to good use. As for the National Commercial Bank, that's all in the past, and you're all victims. Change the environment, start over, and I believe that in the coming days, we will definitely have a good time working together. ”

While talking, more than 20 guests walked into the VIP waiting hall.

Charter smiled apologetically and immediately turned back to greet his new friend. All Hong Kong people don't need to speak English anymore, and those who just walk in can also speak a few words of Mandarin, and they chatted happily for a while.

Liu Siwei, chairman of the board of directors of NB Electric, did not serve as the vice president of the Federation of Industries, but he promised the Federation of Industry that things were done neatly. In the public service of the "Harbor Reconstruction Committee", the director of the planning department was first sent to introduce the situation in Kuwait to the members of the ACFTU, and then the commercial department of the group gave a lot of constructive suggestions.

Mr. Yu of Dongsheng Group was full of emotion, held the hand of the charter and said: "Mr. Zhang, your group is so helpful, not only introduced us to a trustworthy Kuwaiti agent, but also provided us with a lot of information. Twelve containers were sold out, all the funds were returned, and 10 million goods were ordered yesterday, and the products were in short supply, so thankful. ”

"Yes, as a member of FHKI, this is what we should do."

"Mr. Zhang," a boss interjected, full of gratitude, "Mr. Zhang, our ship accessories are also doing well, it can be said that without the help of you and Chairman Liu, our Tianhong Group would not be able to open the Kuwaiti market as it is now." ”

Although Hong Kong is known as a trading port, Hong Kong companies do very little business internationally. Either through the exhibition to attract agents, or through overseas Chinese to expand the market, basically wait for the rabbit, rarely like NB Electric to go out.

While beckoning everyone to sit down, the charter said: "The Kuwaiti market is too small after all, so I invite you to Riyadh with you." The left manager of the Middle East branch of our group has been arranged, and there will be Saudi friends to accompany you to visit the local agents one by one. If you feel that the Middle East market has a future, then we will organize a trip to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. ”

"Of course there is a future."

A pot-bellied boss said with a fluttering eyebrow: "I don't know about Mr. Huang's ship accessories, but the profits of our electronic products over there are very high." In the past, there was no way, and it could only make people push down the price. Now there is NB Electric to help. Do it yourself, of course. ”

"yes. It's not okay to sit at home all the time, you have to go out. Mr. Zhang, I won't say anything else, just one sentence, our Tianhong Group will only be the leader of NB Electric from now on. We go where you go, and we do what you tell us to do. ”

"Mr. Zhang, you are as indifferent to fame and fortune as Chairman Liu, and you look down on giving money. You don't want to give gifts, I want to invite you and Chairman Liu to have a meal, and you don't have time. So we can only express our gratitude in other ways, and we all said before we came, when the NB Lab officially starts to raise donations from the society, we will collectively go to the party. ”

The charter shook his head again and again: "How embarrassing is it to let you break the bank?" ”

Mr. Yu of Dongsheng Group had a straight face and said thoughtfully: "It should be not only for you to cheer, but also to repay the society." As soon as you and Chairman Liu make a move, it will be hundreds of millions, and we will pay hundreds of thousands. It's just a matter of heart-to-heart. ”

A few hundred thousand, twenty-seven tens of millions. The charter was very grateful, and was about to get up to thank him, when the airport staff opened the door to the runway and said in a sweet voice: "Ladies and gentlemen, the shuttle bus has arrived, please follow me on board." ”

There are more than a dozen passenger planes parked on the tarmac, and one of them can be seen in the distance with the NB aviation logo.

Boeing 747-400, with a length of more than 70 meters and a wingspan of more than 60 meters, is twice as long as the Airbus A321 next to it.

The trial flight is equivalent to a charter flight, a total of more than 30 guests, no need to flock to the usual place, in the flight attendant "pay attention to the aisle" constantly reminded, everyone carrying briefcases, with suits in their hands, elegant and calm into the business class.

Finally saw an acquaintance, Xia Yao was excited: "Sister Zhu Hui, it turns out that you are on the plane, no wonder you didn't see anyone in the waiting hall." ”

Zhu Hui was wearing a flight attendant uniform, with long legs and a thin waist, delicate curves, bright eyes and cool teeth, standing by the hatch like a sunflower standing in the field, bright and bright.

"I'm working," she glanced back, then raised her boneless right hand, pointed to the stairs leading to the second floor, and said, "Mr. Zhang, Miss Xia, you two are first-class, please come with me." ”

The charter was happy, and asked with a smile: "There are no outsiders here, as for making such a fuss?" ”

Zhu Hui looked back and smiled, and said angrily: "I said that this is work, do you want to smash my job?" ”

"Whoever dares to smash your job, I will smash his job."

Xia Yao nodded, forced a smile and agreed: "Yes, whoever smashes your job, then smashes his job." ”

"But I still want to improve," Zhu Hui stopped and explained in the middle of the stairs: "According to the company's plan, I will be responsible for the recruitment and training of flight attendants in the future, if I don't understand anything, then how can I train others?" So you want to be a flight attendant for half a year first, you two are good, you don't know me, OK? ”

"Okay, lead the way."

First class, like a small bar, with a small bar in the middle with newspapers, magazines, and simple snacks; The aisle is wide, with a small space of four or five square meters, where you can pull a female partner to dance.

The plane that can fly 569 guests is tossed to only 244 people. In particular, the 10-seat First Class cabin is no longer a means of transportation, but is positioned as a five-star hotel, an elite club, a luxury restaurant and a place of relaxation in the air.

There were actually 6 service staff for the two passengers, and a German stewardess who looked like a foreman asked the two of them well, and then introduced them in English: "Mr. Zhang, Miss Xia, the first-class cabin is equipped with a dedicated, spacious enough bathroom, and brand-name toiletries are readily available. This is a social area where you can drink and chat, and you can invite business class guests to come up and socialize.

The quality of the dining experience is one of the highlights of our service. Here, the flight attendant is the waiter, and you can be like visiting an elegant western restaurant——— from the first plate to the drinks and desserts, we will keep in mind all your requirements, and then serve each dish to you separately from the service area, and collect the cutlery and deliver the next dish according to the progress of your meal...... We believe that eating at a slower pace will make people completely unaware of the embarrassment of flying in the air.

On this side is the lounge area, which not only has comfortable seating, but also has a separate two-metre long bed. In addition, we also have a thermostatic duvet, high-quality soft pillows and high-quality mattresses. A fixed privacy flap at the head of the bed gives you the peace you need to sleep. Acoustic screens effectively block out external noise for a comfortable night's sleep, and soundproof carpets reduce the sound of footsteps in the cabin. ”

The main theme in the cabin is white and gold, two colors that are very popular in Arab countries. Warm, soft and comfortable cabin lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere. Equipped with a spacious swivel sliding table, passengers can easily prepare for the upcoming meeting even from 10,000 feet in the air.

The charter looked around and said with satisfaction: "Good first class, good service, I believe that Saudi and Kuwaiti guests will like it very much." ”

The first-class foreman smiled and asked, "Don't you like it?" ”

"It's not that I don't like it, it's that I'm not used to it."

Xia Yao thought so, leaned on the chair and smiled: "I'm not used to it." ”

"Mr. Zhang and Miss Xia, you two are the first batch of guests in the first class, and Mr. Captain hopes that you two will enjoy this honor."

"Well, I accept your kindness," he said apologetically, smiling at the other flight attendants, "but I'm not used to accepting so many people, can you give me a little personal space?" ”

The first-class foreman looked at Xia Yao and smiled meaningfully: "Of course, we will respect your privacy. ”

As soon as she finished speaking, the purser's voice came from the speaker: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to board a German NB Airlines flight from Hong Kong to Leipzig, landing in Riyadh, a flight distance between 5,495 miles and 7,767 miles, with an estimated flight time of 16 hours and 45 minutes." Flight altitude 9000 meters......

The plane is about to take off and there are now cabin attendants for security checks. Please sit down, fasten your seatbelts, and put away the chair and table. Please make sure that your carry-on items are properly stowed in the overhead bin or under the seat. This flight is non-smoking, so please refrain from smoking during the flight. The purser of this flight, together with the 16 flight attendants on board, will wholeheartedly provide you with timely and thoughtful service, thank you! ”

……………………………… (To be continued......)