Chapter two hundred and eight finally returning home
On July 3, Gao Yuemei got up early.
After breakfast, Zhang Ming came over to help pack his luggage. Mrs. Nancy was very considerate and gave her a large bag of donuts as dry food on the road.
"Zhang Ming, this is Zhang Fan's mobile phone. You can sell it and get some money."
Gao Yuemei handed the phone to the other party. She was using her daughter-in-law's phone. It was so urgent that she didn't have time to get her husband's phone.
"That's... no need, I have enough money."
Zhang Ming refused. Although he was short of money, he knew that this was his nephew's only relic, so how could he bear to accept it.
"Don't refuse. I have copied the photos and videos. These are enough. You must not have any accidents. Xiao Zhang Tao and I will still rely on you in the future!" Gao Yuemei advised.
Zhang Ming was finally convinced and took the phone solemnly.
Before eight o'clock, the three of them arrived at the airport.
The airport was also severely damaged in this riot, but fortunately the runway was intact and after some emergency repairs by the military, it was barely restored to use.
After bidding farewell to Zhang Ming, Gao Yuemei carried her eldest grandson into the airport.
Airport security is very strict, not only for safety reasons, but also to prevent stowaways.
There have been several smuggling incidents before. Some people hid in suitcases, some bribed flight attendants, and some simply hid them in the landing gear of the plane, which almost caused an aviation safety accident.
After successfully passing the security check, the grandfather and grandson arrived at the departure hall.
The hall was packed with people, but some kind people still gave Gao Yuemei a seat, which made her feel warm.
"Young man, have you had breakfast? Auntie has donuts here, would you like to try one?" Gao Yuemei looked particularly happy.
The young man shook his head: "No need, Auntie, I came here after breakfast."
Gao Yuemei put away the donuts and continued to ask: "Young man, how old are you this year and where are you from?"
"Auntie, my name is Qi Jiang. I am from Yanjing. I am twenty-five this year. You can call me Xiao Qi. I am a student sent by the government to study abroad."
"International student? Then why did you just come back to China now?"
"I just came here last year. In the past two years, our country and the beautiful country have launched many cooperation projects, and I am also one of the participants. If it hadn't been for this riot, I wouldn't have graduated until next year."
Qi Jiang looked regretful.
This time of great riots on the West Coast, major colleges and universities were also among the hardest hit areas.
Although their school had transferred personnel in advance, the entire school was burned to the ground, and many important laboratories suffered devastating damage, which was really heartbreaking.
"Go back early and have a good night. The beautiful country is too chaotic. Although life in the country is harder, it is countless times better than here." Gao Yuemei comforted her.
"My parents said the same thing. It's just a pity for my studies. This project is still very promising."
A middle-aged man next to him suddenly interrupted:
"Young people, don't be discouraged. I heard that the country has recruited a large number of scientific research professors from the West Coast this time. Maybe your project will be re-opened. If you pay more attention after returning to the country, you may get unexpected gains."
"Really? It would be great if it can really be reopened." Qi Jiang looked delighted. After all, he had studied for more than a year and it would be a pity to give up.
The middle-aged man looked at Gao Yuemei again: "Sister, is this child your grandson? Why don't you see the child's parents?"
"This child's name is Zhang Tao, and he is indeed my grandson. The child's life is miserable. Both his parents died in this riot. From now on, he can only depend on me, an old woman." After Gao Yuemei finished speaking, she wiped away her tears.
"I am sorry for your loss!"
"It's okay, it's all over. At least nothing happened to the child, otherwise I wouldn't want to live anymore." Gao Yuemei said bitterly.
"This great riot has caused misery to us Xia people. To be honest with my eldest sister, I have lost a son. He is only twelve years old this year. Whenever I think of this incident, I feel heartbroken to death."
Gao Yuemei advised: "You should also express your condolences."
"Sister, you are right. It's all over. After returning to China this time, I never want to come to this beautiful country again. It is also the most powerful country in the world. It's so fucking disgusting."
The middle-aged man couldn't help but curse, which showed how angry he was.
"Who says it's not the case? When our family first went abroad, a colleague from our work unit tried to persuade me several times, but I didn't listen to a word of it.
Later, when we encountered the evacuation of overseas Chinese, he persuaded me again. I was blinded by the lard, and now I regret it to death when I think about it." Gao Yuemei agreed.
"Sister, I am more wronged than you. When I went abroad, my wife never agreed, and in the end the two of us had to get divorced.
My son originally planned to follow her mother, but he was filial and was afraid that I would be too lonely alone in the beautiful country, so he changed his mind temporarily.
The brother and sister have agreed that my sister will stay in China with her mother, and he will go abroad with me. It was me who harmed him!"
At this point, the middle-aged man couldn't bear it anymore and couldn't wipe away his tears.
With the middle-aged man crying, everyone seemed to be infected.
One pass to two, two to four...
After a while, the entire waiting room was filled with suppressed cries, and a huge sadness gradually spread.
…
At half past nine, as the boarding prompt sounded, the waiting room slowly calmed down.
This flight is Xia Airlines CA0888.
Xia Airlines Group is currently the only airline in Greater China. It was formed from the merger of 52 original airlines. It owns 1,261 civil aircraft of various types and is currently the largest airline in the world.
After boarding the plane smoothly, Gao Yuemei finally felt relieved. Taking advantage of the little time before takeoff, she prepared a bottle of milk powder for her grandson.
At ten o'clock in the morning, the passenger plane took off on time.
After a nineteen-hour flight, at nine o'clock in the morning on July 5, Yanjing time, the plane finally arrived at Yanjing Fuxing Airport.
Gao Yuemei held her eldest grandson's hand and waved gently out the window:
"Taotao, we are home."
"Papa...mama..." Xiao Zhang Tao looked extremely excited.
At this time, little Zhang Tao was not the only one on the plane who was excited, almost everyone could not hide their excitement.
After experiencing all kinds of experiences in Beautiful Country, in the end, the land under their feet is their only support.
"I'm back, Mom and Dad, I'm finally back!"
"Woooooooo..."
"ladies and gentlemen:
The plane has landed at Yanjing Fuxing Airport. The outside temperature is 41 degrees Celsius. The plane is taxiing. For the safety of you and others, please do not stand up or open the luggage rack yet...
Thank you for choosing Xia Airlines!
See you next time on the road!”
Immediately after the broadcast, someone made a joke: "There will be no next time. If there is a next time, please send me directly to a mental hospital. I must have a brain problem."
"Hahaha……"
For a time, the cabin was filled with a happy atmosphere.