319 Scalpers and Sasaeng Fans (1/2)

The directors were still waiting for a glimpse of the hero that saved the day. Tan Ningfu was already getting off the plane, but there was still no sign of Xiao Luo. So, where was he?

The two directors from the Airport and Civil Aviation Authorities gave the purser a questioning look, and they were getting a little impatient. Where was the man who single-handedly piloted the plane to a safe landing?

The purser hurried over to Tan Ningfu, who had just disembarked and was joining the rest of the waiting crew members. ”Little Fu, where is Mr. Xiao?”

”Hasn't he disembarked yet?” Tan Ningfu replied, blinking in surprise.

”Huh, when did you see him disembark?” the purser asked, speaking with some urgency.

”As soon as the door opened, he collected his baggage and walked down the ramp.”

The purser cringed, knowing this wasn't going to go down well with those two.

”What's happening here, where's the man?” A firm voice came from where the two directors stood.

The purser looked embarrassed as she turned around and said, ”Sir, it seems that he disembarked along with the other passengers as we were talking earlier.”

”What?!”

The two directors frowned. Such an able pilot walking away right under their noses, and to think that they were going to hire him as a pilot and offer him an attractive remuneration package.

”What the hell is wrong with you? Can't you even keep track of your passengers, let alone the very person that saved everyone's lives?”

”I'm sorry, sir, I take full responsibility, I...” the purser responded, lowering her head.

The other director waved his hand and said, ”Don't worry, it's not your fault. Who could guess that he would just sneak away? But it's okay; we can check the passenger manifest, and besides, all the flight information will be updated in the system, so it won't be a difficult task to locate him.”

Listening in, Tan Ningfu quickly stepped forward to assist where she could. ”Sir, I've got his contact information.”

The directors were delighted to hear that. ”Then contact him quickly, and tell him we want to get to know him.”

”Okay.”

Tan Ningfu nodded and made the call, but Xiao Luo's phone could not be reached.

At that precise moment, both the cell phones of the directors rang simultaneously. They both had a glance at their screens, and when they saw the caller ID, their faces took on a solemn expression. The call came from a superior, and they were both instructed not to investigate the case or find out the passenger's identity any further!

When they ended the call, they both looked bewildered. This person had just safely landed a Boeing jet in an emergency, so why did his identity have to be kept confidential? Was the information so sensitive that their superior had to give a direct order for them to desist?

...

”Director Gu, thanks a lot for your help.”

Xiao Luo did not want to attract undue attention, and so he immediately informed Gu Zhanguo about the incident the moment he touched down. Gu Zhanguo promptly used his network of connections to get through to the top man of the ACAA to ensure that nothing involving Xiao Luo would be exposed.

”You don't have to be so polite to me, too much attention is bad for the organization. But here you are, impressing me again—why, you can even fly a civilian plane! I'm now wondering if there is anything in this world that you can't do, haha.”

Gu Zhanguo was becoming even more interested in Xiao Luo now. From all the information he had received on Xiao Luo so far, it was apparent that he possessed an impressive array of skill sets, and each of these skills seemed to be honed to a high level of excellence. For example, computer technology was just one of the skills that Xiao Luo possessed. Gu Zhanguo found this man to be a genuine all-rounder, capable in every way. He wondered if Xiao Luo was blessed with a highly developed brain that could unlock the human mind's true potential.

”I just happened to read a book on how to pilot airplanes.” Xiao Luo said, attempting to make light of the situation.

”You managed to fly a plane just by reading a book? Mie, you must be a genius.”

Gu Zhanguo was generously appreciative in his assessment of Xiao Luo and added, ”By the way, I will make time to bring you to meet those so-called computer wizzes in NSA. They aren't even comparable to your little finger if you ask me, so do help me provide some guidance.”

So It seemed that Xiao Luo had a debt to pay after all.

Xiao Luo cocked an eyebrow and smiled wryly. He never for a minute thought that Gu Zhanguo had freed him from imprisonment for nothing in return, and this was turning out to look like a convenient arrangement between him and Gu Zhanguo. Certainly, Xiao Luo did not want to remain in prison, and Gu Zhanguo, on the other hand, wanted a blade to serve his country, so it was a quid pro quo.