Passengers
"I'll charter the whole car to Chuanzhu Temple."
Li Bai was wealthy and didn't want to share a ride with anyone else. Ideally, he wanted to get in and leave immediately.
Chuanzhu Temple wasn't just the name of a temple. It was also a major town along the route between Jiuzhaigou and Huanglonggou, as well as an important tourist hub suitable for finding lodging.
"No, no, no. I'll knock thirty off the price."
The tall, thin driver was remarkably straightforward. He shook his head like a rattle drum, voluntarily lowering the fare rather than giving up the chance to share the ride, even if it meant earning less.
What sense did it make to take only one passenger in a seven-seat Highlander?
"What's the difference?"
Li Bai turned to look toward the airport terminal exit. Only a few stragglers remained there, and most people had already dispersed.
Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport wasn't as busy as those major airports, where passenger planes constantly took off and landed, with waves of travelers filing in and groups of passengers streaming out one after another.
After the passengers on his flight had left, there weren't many people remaining inside the airport. Most travelers were picked up by buses they had reserved in advance.
The minibuses and cars could only pick up independent travelers, but given the population density and area of this region, they could only make one or two trips a day.
"If I take only you, what will the other passengers do if they can't find a ride?"
The tall, thin driver looked as if his reasoning were self-evident. Without giving Li Bai a chance to object, he snatched up Li Bai's suitcase and walked toward his white seven-seat Highlander. The deal was settled.
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