The plane flew for just over an hour, and Steven fell into a deep sleep shortly after takeoff.
The flight attendant squatted halfway as if kneeling in front of Xiao Qi, asking her what meal she would like.
Xiao Qi had already eaten something in the VIP lounge, but she wanted to experience the airplane meal, so she randomly chose one.
In no time, the flight attendant brought a napkin and opened the small tray table in front of her. She laid the napkin, placed a set of utensils—knife, fork, spoon, and chopsticks—and then brought a large tray with a variety of rice, dishes, fruits, drinks, and snacks. The presentation was exquisite, and there was even a white bottle with a real flower inserted...
Sitting by the window, she could occasionally see the drifting clouds outside. Looking at the delicately arranged meal in front of her, she inexplicably felt a sense of ceremony.
The thought of having a meal in the sky, thousands of miles above the ground, felt quite magical. If there were really heavenly realms, it would probably be something like this.
Xiao Qi ordered an iced Americano coffee.
Feeling a bit dizzy after takeoff, she wanted to have a little to refresh herself. Plus, it seemed that the coffee she always chose was this type—no milk, no sugar, just a few ice cubes added, giving it a cool appearance.
She took a sip—icy and slightly bitter, but with a pleasant aroma. After tasting it, her lips and teeth were left with a hint of bitterness, which gradually transformed into a subtle sweetness.
She drank half of it, and immediately the flight attendant came over to refill her cup.
During the whole time, Steven was sound asleep, and the flight attendant didn't disturb him at all. The service provided to Xiao Qi was also very attentive.
The crucial point was that the flight attendant was exceptionally beautiful, with a great temperament. Her facial features and figure could easily score 85 points, and with makeup, it would be 90 points. Xiao Qi felt that she looked even better than Wu Xinyue, the goddess of English majors, and she was taller with better body proportions.
With such looks and figure, as an outstanding flight attendant, she had already surpassed most girls in first class and business class. Among flight attendants, she should be considered exceptional.
But Xiao Qi felt that this wasn't her goal.
In the past, she would have thought that flight attendants were already outstanding and beyond reach. But now, she wanted to be the one served by excellent flight attendants, the one served by outstanding flight attendants.
The business class and the economy class behind them were separated by a thin curtain. The noise from the back could still be heard—a bit noisy and stuffy. The flight attendants pushed the food trolley and handed out boxed meals. The service was decent, but the volume was slightly loud, and the taste of the boxed meal seemed to be overcooked, emitting a strange sensation.
After finishing the meal and keeping the coffee, Xiao Qi ordered a glass of lemon water. She asked the flight attendant to take away the items and took out her Spanish textbook to continue reading. She also opened her phone and listened to the recorded content of Mr. Gailen's lectures, reviewing it from beginning to end.
Steven had a drink before boarding the plane and slept throughout the entire flight, snoring.
On the other hand, the president ate a little something and now held a cup of coffee, taking a sip while reading the newspaper. When he noticed Xiao Qi looking up at him, he smiled warmly, radiating a sense of kindness and justice.
The president, with his thick eyebrows and large eyes, looked very dignified and approachable when he smiled.
Xiao Qi smiled back and continued studying.
The flight attendant smiled as she approached Xiao Qi to refill her water and coffee. Her smile became even sweeter when she saw the book Xiao Qi was holding.
In terms of physical condition and facial features, Xiao Qi felt that she couldn't compare to the flight attendant. The only advantage she had was being young and having plenty of time to read and learn.
Time flew by quickly as she read her book. It felt like they were about to land soon. Xiao Qi was so engrossed in learning Spanish that she didn't feel as nervous anymore. It was only when the plane touched down with a loud rumble and the aircraft shook that she realized they had arrived. It was so fast! It would take a whole day to travel by train.
Stepping off the plane and landing her feet on solid ground felt different, especially for Xiao Qi.
Steven woke up and was delighted to see the emblem of the capital city. This was the city he was familiar with. Meng City was too small, and Enhua was even smaller. That racecourse was particularly tiny. If it weren't for Xiao Qi, he definitely wouldn't have stayed.
Xiao Qi was also surprised to see the bustling airport. She was too nervous during the flight from Meng City and didn't pay attention to her surroundings.
In the airport of the capital city, there were already various shops inside, offering a wide range of goods.
Compared to Steven's excitement and Xiao Qi's curiosity, Chairman Xiao Shengzhou appeared more composed. He had some matters to attend to. He had arranged for Ji Gu and Taylor to be transported by land to the racecourse here, and he wanted to go and see the good horses.
Ji Gu was the one who would be competing, and Taylor was the backup.
Horse racing was a competition involving both people and horses.
That's why it was known as a noble sport. Where would ordinary people go to find and buy horses?
Their horses had been transported in advance to a stable here for handover and care.
The group returned to the hotel together. The Chairman had arranged for them to stay at the Sheraton, which was close to the race venue.
It seemed like many participants of the race were also staying at this hotel because Xiao Qi could smell the scent of horses...
Originally, Xiao Qi wanted to go to the racecourse with them, but the Chairman felt that she was still underage and it would be tiring for her to travel. He decided to let her rest at the hotel and go tomorrow instead.
After all, Xiao Qi was still a young girl, and Xiao Shengzhou was worried about her safety alone in the hotel. He asked Steven to stay with her, have dinner together, and make sure to escort her back to her room.
For dinner, Steven invited Xiao Qi to the hotel's Western restaurant, and the boss would take care of the bill. Steven would just have to sign the receipt.
Xiao Qi freshened up, changed into a pair of jeans and a casual sweatshirt, looking very refreshing and attractive. Her hair was slightly long, tied up in a small ponytail, revealing her forehead.
Her room was on the 27th floor, and the Western restaurant was on the 4th floor. She took the elevator down to meet Steven. The elevator had mirrored walls, and she stood inside, looking at her reflection. She felt a bit unfamiliar yet familiar at the same time.
When the elevator reached the 20th floor, the doors opened, and a young couple entered. The girl came in first, carrying a Chanel bag on her back. Xiao Qi's attention was immediately drawn to the bag because Yunshu also had one. It was said that the small bag cost more than 30,000 yuan, which was more than Xiao Qi's system provided in a day and couldn't afford it.
So it left a deep impression, but according to Yunshu's words, that was still the basic model. If made with other materials, the price would increase several times over.
The Chanel bag in front of her was blue with a slight snake-skin pattern. Even the scent had a hint of snake. Xiao Qi had a sensitive sense of smell. Although there was a faint scent of perfume on the girl, a fragrance of lotus fruit, she could also smell the scent from the bag. So, if we're not talking about just a few times the price, this bag would cost over sixty thousand.
Truly wealthy...
Lost in her thoughts about the bag, Xiao Qi didn't look up at the young man who came in later.
The young man, however, was shocked.
Liu Shaowei hadn't expected to encounter his former girlfriend here in a hotel in the capital city...
Well, she couldn't exactly be called a former girlfriend since he and Xiao Qi had never made their relationship public. He knew Xiao Qi liked him, but he only flirted with her a bit and never made any real commitment.
Perhaps because there were no real commitments or even hand-holding, just accidental touchings when they were sitting together, she would blush.
Looking back now, she seemed especially pure, and with Xiao Qi being mentioned constantly in their group chat, he even had a feeling of regret, wondering why he had been so gentlemanly, or rather, so timid back then.
Liu Shaowei never expected to encounter Xiao Qi here.
In the hotel.
He came from a family of civil servants, and both his parents had some influence. They were doing well in their respective units, and his father's rank in Lushan City was not low. He received a generous allowance, but staying in a hotel like the Grand Hyatt for a few days would still cost him more than half of his monthly allowance.
But he had never shown any signs of being short on money. The girl he was currently pursuing, Li Maomao, said she wanted to take him to see a horse race. Ordinary people couldn't even get in; a single ticket cost several thousand. Liu Shaowei had never come across such an experience, but since he had finally caught up with Li Maomao, he naturally agreed. He even generously suggested they go on a date and stay at a hotel near the racecourse.
He had done his research carefully, and this hotel had a great Western restaurant. He was a very attentive guy and had prepared everything meticulously.
Li Maomao was spoiled and temperamental, but Liu Shaowei managed to please her.
Although it was just a moment, Li Maomao noticed his strange expression, but Liu Shaowei quickly recovered, acting as if he didn't recognize Xiao Qi at all, or perhaps he thought he had mistaken her for someone else.
Xiao Qi in front of him was exceptionally beautiful, becoming even more attractive. But that casual little bun she tied up was probably something no one else would have. Even if he pretended not to recognize her, Liu Shaowei was certain that it was Xiao Qi because he had actually paid close attention to her.
Li Maomao held Liu Shaowei's hand and also noticed the girl behind them. The elevator was almost surrounded by mirrors, and that girl had such beautiful features. She had a cold and aloof look, not the typical internet celebrity face. Li Maomao was quite captivated by her appearance and couldn't help but steal a few more glances. However, she knew that Liu Shaowei had a good relationship with a female classmate from their school, so she wondered if it could be this girl.
Upon reaching the fourth floor, the two of them exited the elevator, followed by Xiao Qi.
Xiao Qi was also surprised to see Liu Shaowei. She had not expected that not long ago, during the summer vacation, she had seen Liu Shaowei with Xie Ruan, showing affection and claiming that he was pursuing her. And now, in such a short time, there was someone else by his side...
And in the hotel... she instantly thought of many inappropriate scenes, causing her face to blush.
After exiting the elevator, Steven was waiting at the entrance. He trusted Xiao Qi, but the boss had repeatedly instructed him to take good care of her, so he had no choice but to wait there.
Liu Shaowei walked out with Li Maomao and saw a middle-aged man with white hair walking towards Su Xiaoqi, engaging in a lively conversation. The two of them then entered the restaurant together, and Liu Shaowei's expression instantly turned sour.
He felt as if he had been insulted in some way.
The plane flew for just over an hour, and Steven fell into a deep sleep shortly after takeoff.
The flight attendant squatted halfway as if kneeling in front of Xiao Qi, asking her what meal she would like.
Xiao Qi had already eaten something in the VIP lounge, but she wanted to experience the airplane meal, so she randomly chose one.
In no time, the flight attendant brought a napkin and opened the small tray table in front of her. She laid the napkin, placed a set of utensils—knife, fork, spoon, and chopsticks—and then brought a large tray with a variety of rice, dishes, fruits, drinks, and snacks. The presentation was exquisite, and there was even a white bottle with a real flower inserted...
Sitting by the window, she could occasionally see the drifting clouds outside. Looking at the delicately arranged meal in front of her, she inexplicably felt a sense of ceremony.
The thought of having a meal in the sky, thousands of miles above the ground, felt quite magical. If there were really heavenly realms, it would probably be something like this.
Xiao Qi ordered an iced Americano coffee.
Feeling a bit dizzy after takeoff, she wanted to have a little to refresh herself. Plus, it seemed that the coffee she always chose was this type—no milk, no sugar, just a few ice cubes added, giving it a cool appearance.
She took a sip—icy and slightly bitter, but with a pleasant aroma. After tasting it, her lips and teeth were left with a hint of bitterness, which gradually transformed into a subtle sweetness.
She drank half of it, and immediately the flight attendant came over to refill her cup.
During the whole time, Steven was sound asleep, and the flight attendant didn't disturb him at all. The service provided to Xiao Qi was also very attentive.
The crucial point was that the flight attendant was exceptionally beautiful, with a great temperament. Her facial features and figure could easily score 85 points, and with makeup, it would be 90 points. Xiao Qi felt that she looked even better than Wu Xinyue, the goddess of English majors, and she was taller with better body proportions.
With such looks and figure, as an outstanding flight attendant, she had already surpassed most girls in first class and business class. Among flight attendants, she should be considered exceptional.
But Xiao Qi felt that this wasn't her goal.
In the past, she would have thought that flight attendants were already outstanding and beyond reach. But now, she wanted to be the one served by excellent flight attendants, the one served by outstanding flight attendants.
The business class and the economy class behind them were separated by a thin curtain. The noise from the back could still be heard—a bit noisy and stuffy. The flight attendants pushed the food trolley and handed out boxed meals. The service was decent, but the volume was slightly loud, and the taste of the boxed meal seemed to be overcooked, emitting a strange sensation.
After finishing the meal and keeping the coffee, Xiao Qi ordered a glass of lemon water. She asked the flight attendant to take away the items and took out her Spanish textbook to continue reading. She also opened her phone and listened to the recorded content of Mr. Gailen's lectures, reviewing it from beginning to end.
Steven had a drink before boarding the plane and slept throughout the entire flight, snoring.
On the other hand, the president ate a little something and now held a cup of coffee, taking a sip while reading the newspaper. When he noticed Xiao Qi looking up at him, he smiled warmly, radiating a sense of kindness and justice.
The president, with his thick eyebrows and large eyes, looked very dignified and approachable when he smiled.
Xiao Qi smiled back and continued studying.
The flight attendant smiled as she approached Xiao Qi to refill her water and coffee. Her smile became even sweeter when she saw the book Xiao Qi was holding.
In terms of physical condition and facial features, Xiao Qi felt that she couldn't compare to the flight attendant. The only advantage she had was being young and having plenty of time to read and learn.
Time flew by quickly as she read her book. It felt like they were about to land soon. Xiao Qi was so engrossed in learning Spanish that she didn't feel as nervous anymore. It was only when the plane touched down with a loud rumble and the aircraft shook that she realized they had arrived. It was so fast! It would take a whole day to travel by train.
Stepping off the plane and landing her feet on solid ground felt different, especially for Xiao Qi.
Steven woke up and was delighted to see the emblem of the capital city. This was the city he was familiar with. Meng City was too small, and Enhua was even smaller. That racecourse was particularly tiny. If it weren't for Xiao Qi, he definitely wouldn't have stayed.
Xiao Qi was also surprised to see the bustling airport. She was too nervous during the flight from Meng City and didn't pay attention to her surroundings.
In the airport of the capital city, there were already various shops inside, offering a wide range of goods.
Compared to Steven's excitement and Xiao Qi's curiosity, Chairman Xiao Shengzhou appeared more composed. He had some matters to attend to. He had arranged for Ji Gu and Taylor to be transported by land to the racecourse here, and he wanted to go and see the good horses.
Ji Gu was the one who would be competing, and Taylor was the backup.
Horse racing was a competition involving both people and horses.
That's why it was known as a noble sport. Where would ordinary people go to find and buy horses?
Their horses had been transported in advance to a stable here for handover and care.
The group returned to the hotel together. The Chairman had arranged for them to stay at the Sheraton, which was close to the race venue.
It seemed like many participants of the race were also staying at this hotel because Xiao Qi could smell the scent of horses...
Originally, Xiao Qi wanted to go to the racecourse with them, but the Chairman felt that she was still underage and it would be tiring for her to travel. He decided to let her rest at the hotel and go tomorrow instead.
After all, Xiao Qi was still a young girl, and Xiao Shengzhou was worried about her safety alone in the hotel. He asked Steven to stay with her, have dinner together, and make sure to escort her back to her room.
For dinner, Steven invited Xiao Qi to the hotel's Western restaurant, and the boss would take care of the bill. Steven would just have to sign the receipt.
Xiao Qi freshened up, changed into a pair of jeans and a casual sweatshirt, looking very refreshing and attractive. Her hair was slightly long, tied up in a small ponytail, revealing her forehead.
Her room was on the 27th floor, and the Western restaurant was on the 4th floor. She took the elevator down to meet Steven. The elevator had mirrored walls, and she stood inside, looking at her reflection. She felt a bit unfamiliar yet familiar at the same time.
When the elevator reached the 20th floor, the doors opened, and a young couple entered. The girl came in first, carrying a Chanel bag on her back. Xiao Qi's attention was immediately drawn to the bag because Yunshu also had one. It was said that the small bag cost more than 30,000 yuan, which was more than Xiao Qi's system provided in a day and couldn't afford it.
So it left a deep impression, but according to Yunshu's words, that was still the basic model. If made with other materials, the price would increase several times over.
The Chanel bag in front of her was blue with a slight snake-skin pattern. Even the scent had a hint of snake. Xiao Qi had a sensitive sense of smell. Although there was a faint scent of perfume on the girl, a fragrance of lotus fruit, she could also smell the scent from the bag. So, if we're not talking about just a few times the price, this bag would cost over sixty thousand.
Truly wealthy...
Lost in her thoughts about the bag, Xiao Qi didn't look up at the young man who came in later.
The young man, however, was shocked.
Liu Shaowei hadn't expected to encounter his former girlfriend here in a hotel in the capital city...
Well, she couldn't exactly be called a former girlfriend since he and Xiao Qi had never made their relationship public. He knew Xiao Qi liked him, but he only flirted with her a bit and never made any real commitment.
Perhaps because there were no real commitments or even hand-holding, just accidental touchings when they were sitting together, she would blush.
Looking back now, she seemed especially pure, and with Xiao Qi being mentioned constantly in their group chat, he even had a feeling of regret, wondering why he had been so gentlemanly, or rather, so timid back then.
Liu Shaowei never expected to encounter Xiao Qi here.
In the hotel.
He came from a family of civil servants, and both his parents had some influence. They were doing well in their respective units, and his father's rank in Lushan City was not low. He received a generous allowance, but staying in a hotel like the Grand Hyatt for a few days would still cost him more than half of his monthly allowance.
But he had never shown any signs of being short on money. The girl he was currently pursuing, Li Maomao, said she wanted to take him to see a horse race. Ordinary people couldn't even get in; a single ticket cost several thousand. Liu Shaowei had never come across such an experience, but since he had finally caught up with Li Maomao, he naturally agreed. He even generously suggested they go on a date and stay at a hotel near the racecourse.
He had done his research carefully, and this hotel had a great Western restaurant. He was a very attentive guy and had prepared everything meticulously.
Li Maomao was spoiled and temperamental, but Liu Shaowei managed to please her.
Although it was just a moment, Li Maomao noticed his strange expression, but Liu Shaowei quickly recovered, acting as if he didn't recognize Xiao Qi at all, or perhaps he thought he had mistaken her for someone else.
Xiao Qi in front of him was exceptionally beautiful, becoming even more attractive. But that casual little bun she tied up was probably something no one else would have. Even if he pretended not to recognize her, Liu Shaowei was certain that it was Xiao Qi because he had actually paid close attention to her.
Li Maomao held Liu Shaowei's hand and also noticed the girl behind them. The elevator was almost surrounded by mirrors, and that girl had such beautiful features. She had a cold and aloof look, not the typical internet celebrity face. Li Maomao was quite captivated by her appearance and couldn't help but steal a few more glances. However, she knew that Liu Shaowei had a good relationship with a female classmate from their school, so she wondered if it could be this girl.
Upon reaching the fourth floor, the two of them exited the elevator, followed by Xiao Qi.
Xiao Qi was also surprised to see Liu Shaowei. She had not expected that not long ago, during the summer vacation, she had seen Liu Shaowei with Xie Ruan, showing affection and claiming that he was pursuing her. And now, in such a short time, there was someone else by his side...
And in the hotel... she instantly thought of many inappropriate scenes, causing her face to blush.
After exiting the elevator, Steven was waiting at the entrance. He trusted Xiao Qi, but the boss had repeatedly instructed him to take good care of her, so he had no choice but to wait there.
Liu Shaowei walked out with Li Maomao and saw a middle-aged man with white hair walking towards Su Xiaoqi, engaging in a lively conversation. The two of them then entered the restaurant together, and Liu Shaowei's expression instantly turned sour.
He felt as if he had been insulted in some way.
