486: The first failure

Lin Xiaoxiao didn't stand on ceremony, picking out four or five books with content she liked.

She worked in the fashion design industry and always had a natural affinity for fashionable things, as well as a professional habit of paying attention to them.

The flight attendant was initially surprised by Lin Xiaoxiao's actions, then smiled and asked Lin Xiaoxiao if she wanted to take a few more books.

Lin Xiaoxiao shook her head; these few books were already very high-end, with content co-produced by top Designers and bloggers. This stack alone was enough for her to finish on the plane.

The flight attendant stood for a few seconds, confirmed Lin Xiaoxiao had no other needs, and then glanced at Xu Lian with a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

Originally, this task of delivering magazines was not part of her duties. For this opportunity, she had paid to swap shifts with someone else to be here.

All just to be closer to Xu Lian, to get one more look.

According to regulations, service personnel in first class, apart from when guests explicitly request something or during routine basic service, are not allowed to disturb passengers or arbitrarily go in and out of the aisle.

"Wait."

A voice suddenly rang out, and the flight attendant instantly stopped, her heart rate quickening. She looked at Xu Lian, filled with nervousness and anticipation.

Normally, if a guest had just said they didn't need help and then called someone back, it was highly likely they wanted to exchange contact information.

No way... Is it really?

Thinking this, the flight attendant felt a surge of elation.

"After this, please don't come back to ask about these services."

As these words settled, the smile on the flight attendant's face froze instantly.

Her emotions felt like they had been dragged straight to rock bottom!

But the flight attendant was also a professional; she quickly composed herself, nodded, and then silently left the seat, holding the remaining magazines.

In the temporary lounge on the plane.

As soon as the flight attendant closed the door, her two colleagues sitting on the other side immediately surrounded her, asking questions excitedly.

"How did it go? Was it smooth?"

"Did you talk to him? Didn't manage to add him as a friend?"

The flight attendant responsible for delivering the magazines looked dejected, shaking her head and sighing.

She couldn't figure out what the problem was.

In terms of looks and temperament, she was considered a campus belle at the airline.

Yet, in front of Xu Lian, she couldn't even muster the courage to look him in the eye.

Her heart was filled with frustration and a sense of inferiority.

"Nothing worked out?"

The girl who had swapped tasks with her looked shocked, shouting with her mouth wide open!

It was well-known that this flight attendant almost always received contact requests from guests every time she went out for work.

This was her first failure, and the target was just someone she wanted to add as a contact... Looking at it this way, she was practically invincible.

How could Xu Lian not like her?

Could his standards be so high that they completely surpassed human limits?

"And I was even sent back, I'm sorry..."

The magazine flight attendant said apologetically.

According to the original procedure, meal service was next.

Of course, some passengers choose to temporarily stop subsequent services, for example, when they want to rest.

As for Xu Lian's reason for refusing, no one knew.

But from his state, he didn't seem like he wanted to sleep.

Inside a coffee shop near F City Airport.

Lü Qiaohong, dressed in a bright suit, was particularly eye-catching.

Even when she just sat quietly, men would approach her to strike up a conversation.

The city's aesthetic was diverse and highly inclusive; her style, in particular, was very popular.

Facing one suitor after another, a hint of annoyance flashed in Lü Qiaohong's eyes.

Ever since she met Xu Lian, seeing ordinary men always gave her a feeling of being "in different dimensions."

Whether it was his appearance, temperament, or that confident aura, they simply couldn't compare. Moreover, he had the added bonus of a super-high IQ... he had no rivals.

Seeing that it was almost time, Lü Qiaohong picked up the sunglasses on the table, put them on, then stood up and walked out of the coffee shop.

Inside the same shop, several men who had been preparing to pluck up the courage to talk to her could only end their attempts with regret.

Two hours later, the plane landed steadily at its destination.

Lin Xiaoxiao finished flipping through the magazine in her hand, her eyes a little tired. She rubbed her eyelids and let out a big yawn.

After completing this series of relaxing actions, she was about to retrieve her suitcase from the overhead compartment when a flight attendant was a step faster than her!

The flight attendant, who initially looked gentle and delicate, lifted the suitcase without even a flush or a pant!

Lin Xiaoxiao even saw a distinct muscle bulging slightly in her arm through her shirt!

She looked down at her own arm... Forget muscles, she was completely a paper-thin physique!

The flight attendant helped her retrieve her luggage, then looked at Xu Lian with a hint of eagerness in her eyes.

It turned out she was the flight attendant who had delivered the magazines! Tall, with a pure yet slightly alluring look, she was quite pleasing to the eye, and Lin Xiaoxiao also had a good impression of her.

Facing the offer of help, Xu Lian nodded in thanks, then took both their suitcases and walked directly out of the seat.

The flight attendant opened her mouth, seemingly reluctant, but ultimately didn't speak.

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at her hesitant expression and suddenly understood something.

No wonder they were receiving extraordinary service—it was because of the man beside her!

It was first class, but while the passengers next door followed the standard procedure, for them, it became full-service!

As expected of the company's boss, he had an irresistible charm wherever he went!

Xu Lian pulled the suitcase with one hand, and Lin Xiaoxiao, with a small backpack, followed behind him.

This scene, one in front and one behind, was quite eye-catching in the airport corridor.

Onlookers started brainstorming, guessing what their relationship was.

From their temperament and appearance, Xu Lian looked like her direct superior.

But why would a superior actively carry a subordinate's luggage?

If they were a couple, it didn't seem quite right either.

Lin Xiaoxiao kept her head down, following him; she didn't look like Xu Lian's girlfriend at all.

There was an indescribable awkwardness in the aura between them, yet it was very captivating.

Lin Xiaoxiao hurried to keep up, secretly competing with herself.

This situation was about to end.

Although she wasn't sure why Xu Lian suddenly came to F City on a business trip, Lin Xiaoxiao's task this time was for training, which was clearly not a reason for him to accompany her.

She estimated that once they reached the main hall entrance, she could go her separate way.

Even if Xu Lian was walking too fast now and she was struggling to keep up, Lin Xiaoxiao didn't plan to ask him to stop or complain.

If she could save trouble, she would.

After an unknown amount of walking, they finally reached the airport exit.

Lin Xiaoxiao let out a soft sigh of relief!

Being with Xu Lian felt like being constantly in some kind of pressure vortex.

Now she was finally free!

A smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. She reached out and pulled her suitcase, just about to say goodbye to Xu Lian.

"President Xu!" A sudden voice broke the impending farewell atmosphere.

Lin Xiaoxiao's smile froze, and an uneasy feeling instantly rose in her heart.