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Chapter 99 Arrival at the Airshow

He pondered for a while, thought about many things, and then made a decision.

"I'll go with you. How many people are going? How many planes?"

Yan Hang heard the joy on the other side and knew they wouldn't stray from the main group, and sure enough, that was the case.

"We sent a total of seven planes, five of which were for the aerobatic team and two were for exhibition purposes."

The models used in the performances are all version 1.2, while the two models on display are one of each version.

Also, if there is any problem with the aircraft, the spare parts for repair were shipped by sea more than 20 days ago, and they should have arrived by now.

Everything is arranged, except for the exhibition materials which haven't arrived yet!

Yan Hang explained their arrangements to him, which put his mind at ease.

"Since you're coming with us, let's meet at Jinan Airport in four days. We'll pick you up there."

After agreeing on a departure time, he thought of Li Yun again. Why not take her along this time, and treat it as a trip abroad?

"Sir, could you please bring one more person?"

"Want to bring someone?"

My partner…

"Sure, there are still eight empty seats on the plane. It's a deal then, see you in four days."

I didn't expect Li Yun to agree to it so easily; I thought it would be very difficult!

Knowing that they would be departing in four days, he was also quite excited, as he could go to Canada to see their planes.

I wonder if I can get close enough to touch it. I wish I could.

Who knows? What if they suddenly decide to open the plane to the public for a tour?

Thinking this, he left his office, went to find Li Yun, and casually mentioned it to Liu Xiaodong on the way.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and he received a call from Yan Hang.

I told him that both of their visas had been processed and all the paperwork was in order.

The two also went to Jinan in advance and rested at the airport hotel for one night.

The next day at noon, they boarded a Flying Boat model aircraft manufactured by Hongdu Machinery.

I met Yan Hang at the airport, we chatted briefly, and then we took off after everything was ready.

The plane carrying him and Li Yun consisted of only the two of them; no one else was arranged on board, although of course, the pilot was still present.

Flying north, crossing the border with Tsarist Russia, we refueled twice in Siberia.

When we arrived in Alaska, we refueled again before finally landing in the city where the air show was being held in Canada.

Their plane is great in every way, but its range is too short for intercontinental flights.

With a flight range of only 1,500 kilometers, it is difficult to fly across states.

Their aircraft is only positioned as a short-range business jet, not even qualifying as a regional jet.

That's why we took this route; otherwise, we wouldn't know how to cross the continent.

The planes landed one by one, and the ground staff took them to their respective exhibition areas.

The five aircraft used for the air show were also placed in a designated area.

After parking the two exhibited aircraft, he and Li Yun were finally able to examine them closely.

The plane they arrived on had not undergone any interior renovations.

It was just a blank slate aircraft with four airline seats installed.

The two aircraft parked in the exhibition area are different only in their exterior paint scheme.

The paint scheme of these two aircraft is very nice, with an ivory white color all over and some other colors as accents.

The stripes painted on the airplane have a piano lacquer finish, which is very beautiful.

He led Li Yun into the airplane cabin, where the interior design followed a light luxury style.

This makes the interior of the aircraft appear very high-end, and it also shows that the interior space has been designed with great care.

Li Yun walked to the seat and sat down, enjoying the comfortable chair as she spoke to him.

"These airplane seats are really comfortable, much more comfortable than the ones we sat in on the way here."

Don't let the small size of the seat fool you; I can stretch my legs out completely. It's a really good design.

While talking to Li Yun, they toured the inside of the plane.

After arranging things downstairs, the old man Yan Hang also came onto the plane.

"How about it? Pretty nice renovation, right?"

Yan Hang asked him somewhat boastfully, and Li Yun politely stood up from her seat when she saw the visitor.

He closed one of the cabinet doors again before answering Yan Hang.

"Great! The decor is beautiful and suits the tastes of today's young people. Plus, I think the space is used very well!"

Yan Hang said rather smugly, "Haha, speaking of which, the fact that I can pretend like this is also related to you."

It's all thanks to your previous suggestion; we can learn from others' experiences!

We found an interior designer in Hong Kong who is highly skilled in space utilization.

We also found a skilled van modifier to work with our team to balance the aircraft's interior.

With the combined efforts of many parties, the renovation was finally completed.

So it really is related to him. I never expected him to spout such nonsense.

The other party actually took it seriously, and the result was quite good!

This can only be described as him getting lucky by sheer luck.

Yan Hang came up and left the two of them there. He started talking about the various functions of the airplane, from the space to the seats, and from the seats to the entertainment system.

Having been persuaded by the old man, Li Yun felt that if she didn't buy one, she would be letting him down after all his hard work in introducing it to her.

The old man had talked a lot and was tired, so he sat down to rest in a chair.

Li Zhenhua sat next to him, and the two chatted, while Li Yun went to visit another plane.

"Sir, I see many other planes around here with the same flight path as ours. How about it, are you confident?"

Yan Hang chuckled and replied to him.

"Haha, I'm absolutely confident! They're all aircraft with the same positioning, why wouldn't I be confident I can beat them!"

He gave Yan Hang a thumbs up before asking the question.

"How much does this plane actually cost? From what you just said, I feel that in terms of price, no other aircraft can match ours!"

"Hehe, you're really smart, you figured out the price right away."

The two aircraft equipped with different engines are priced at 1500 million and 1450 million respectively.

Converted to US dollars, the amounts are 230 million and 220 million! Of course, it's a blank machine.

As for the renovation, the final price will be determined based on the specific renovation plan.

The two chatted for a while longer before leaving the exhibition area.

He also took Li Yun to their accommodation, and they had a wonderful night.

For some reason, perhaps related to going abroad, he loosened up a bit and unlocked many new ways to play poker that night.

The two got up early the next day and headed straight to the airshow.

The two had already discussed it yesterday and decided to start by looking at fighter jets.

Take a look at the advanced fighter jets of the various allied nations in the Americas and feast your eyes.

They also told Yan Hang that they wouldn't be going there, but would be available if needed.

The exhibition opened, and the two of them strolled around the vast exhibition area.

Li Yun was quite special; while other girls liked pretty clothes and such,

She shares the same interests as Li Zhenhua, which is why they were able to become a couple.

Mechanical products, electronic products, and even weapons that are not allowed to be possessed in Kyushu are all within her range of interests.

Of course, I also like cosmetics, clothes, and jewelry. Who doesn't love beauty?

Upon arrival, the two showed their credentials and entered the exhibition area, heading straight for the fighter jet exhibit.

The airshow does not allow ordinary tourists to visit during the first few days; these days are reserved for industry professionals and journalists.

This is the largest exhibition area at the airshow, and it belongs to the United States.

The venue is very large, and there are many airplanes on display.

Fighter jets, attack aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, bombers, early warning aircraft, transport aircraft, and drones—all kinds of aircraft are available.

Moreover, right in the very center is a national treasure, the Foshan 22 heavy multi-role fighter jet.

The fighter jet was surrounded by railings, and American soldiers were standing guard nearby.

Next to the plane was a Pratt & Whitney 119 engine, which, unsurprisingly, was also enclosed by railings.

This is why the air show in Canada is right next to its own country; otherwise, the United States certainly wouldn't have brought out the F-22 as well.

Li Zhenhua had already seen the Buddha 22, which was surrounded by soldiers, but when he saw the soldiers around it, he lost interest and could only admire it from afar.

After searching through the instruction manual, he found the aircraft that interested him the most.

It's also the most good-looking plane. No matter how much others praise the F-22, he still thinks it's the coolest plane.

The F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic multi-role carrier-based fighter jet.

It is also one of the few variable-sweep wing aircraft in the world, and a two-seat, twin-engine, twin-tail vertical takeoff aircraft.

There's a saying that goes, "Appearance equals combat power," meaning the better-looking military equipment is, the stronger its combat capability.

This Tomcat is just like that; although it's an American fighter jet, it's really cool.

As she thought about it, she walked towards the tomcat.

"I don't know what's gotten into Old Mei, he actually brought out these retired and mothballed fighter jets."

That's right, this plane has been retired, and it was retired from active service ahead of schedule.

The reason? It was because it no longer had its biggest competitor, and the maintenance costs were high, which led to its retirement. At the time of its retirement, the aircraft was not outdated.

Its retirement has a kind of loneliness, like that of a lone wolf seeking victory, with no rivals.

Having set a goal, I headed towards that place.

As you approach the plane, you'll find a large crowd gathered around it, looking at it from various angles.

Li Zhenhua also walked to the side of the plane. There were no railings around this plane, so the level of protection was obviously much lighter than that of the Buddha-22.

I wasn't sure if people could get close to the plane to see it, so I circled it several times.

He arrived at the part of the airplane that interested him most, and stared blankly at the variable joints of the airplane.

I circled the plane several times, then looked at the Foshan 110 engine on display next to it.

This engine is truly massive, and just by looking at it, you can sense just how powerful this quietly sitting engine can be.

As he was figuring out how to get up and touch the engine, a man in a suit stood next to Buddha 14 and was talking to him.

"Come on over for a raffle! We'll be drawing five lucky audience members who will have the chance to get up close and personal with our Super Tomcat!"

As the man spoke, there was a lottery box in front of him, and someone was handing out lottery tickets next to him.

This small event also attracted Li Zhenhua, who grabbed Li Yun's hand and went to collect the prize ticket.

On the third day after the book was published, I was a little nervous, afraid that my writing would be rubbish and my readers would abandon me.

I also recommend a friend's book, "Starting from Pretending to Have a Second Personality".

(End of this chapter)