Chapter 183: A swarm of bugs on the ground
Before long, Zhong Xue returned, a professional smile on her face as she walked through the cabin. Even the two male flight attendants, who had already decided to step in immediately if Zhao Weixin got out of hand, were puzzled by her expression.
The girls had been on tenterhooks. As soon as Zhong Xue entered the crew compartment, they pulled her over and asked, "How did it go?"
Zhong Xue's expression soured. She told Wu Shirui, "There's someone beside Zhao Weixin who says he's a section chief in one of the Beijing Planning Commission's departments. He says he's a little cold and wants you to bring him a blanket."
There was no need to specify that Wu Shirui bring a blanket. There was clearly something else behind it. Zhong Xue crouched down, opened the lower compartment where the small blankets were stored, and took one out. "I'll go instead."
Zhong Xue walked over. The others watched her back as she politely explained in a low voice. Zhao Weixin turned and glanced toward the crew compartment. Catching sight of Wu Shirui, he said with considerable displeasure, "Director Liang noticed how attentive she was in her work and wanted to ask how her job was going. He's dealt with our group many times. In a sense, he's one of her superiors too..."
The man beside him remained quite composed, though his expression showed a trace of displeasure. Apparently, here was a mere flight attendant who still refused to take him seriously after hearing who he was.
Of course, quite a few girls recruited as flight attendants in those days came from well-off families. The profession had always been seen as a symbol of elegance, naturally drawing girls in droves. This was not a