Back to 80: My Literary Life

When he returned to the General Political Courtyard, he told Song Tangtang's grandfather that he was going to Rongcheng immediately.

"Grandpa, I will discuss the house matter next time I come to Yanjing. I have to attend the Galaxy Award ceremony in Chengdu now."

"In such a hurry?" Grandpa frowned, planning to have a few drinks with his prospective grandson-in-law in the evening.

"This is the first time our country has held a science fiction award. It is very meaningful. To put it bluntly, I will go to support it and increase the momentum."

"Okay, then I won't delay your business." Grandpa simply said: "How do you get there? Take the train?"

"Let me see if there are any flights to Chengdu today." Fang Minghua picked up the landline phone on the table and found the airline's phone number in the phone book next to it.

These days, there are only a few domestic airlines, including People's Airlines of China, Xiamen Airlines, XJ Airlines and Yunnan Airlines.

The largest is China Airlines.

Fang Minghua called immediately. Fortunately, there was a flight to Chengdu at 7 o'clock tonight.

You have to go to the airport to buy a ticket immediately. You can’t buy it online these days, and there aren’t as many ticket sales outlets as there were in the 1990s.

But there is one thing that stumps Fang Minghua.

It’s hard to take the train, and it’s even harder to take the plane!

Money is one thing, but more importantly, you need a letter of introduction for your work permit!

He had a work permit, but he didn’t have a letter of introduction to Chengdu when he left Xijing, and he didn’t expect to go to Chengdu at that time.

This can put Fang Minghua in trouble.

At this time, Song Tangtang's grandfather said, "Well, I'll call the General Secretary's office and ask them to open one for you. Anyway, it's not a big deal if you go to the meeting."

"thanks, thanks."

Fang Minghua was overjoyed when he heard this.

Not long after, a jeep parked outside my grandfather’s yard, and an officer got out and delivered the opened letter of introduction.

He also sent Fang Minghua to the airport very thoughtfully.

After buying the ticket, Fang Minghua breathed a long sigh of relief, found a public phone at the airport, and did not forget to call his friends in Yanjing to explain the matter.

The first person to call was Wang Meng. Fang Minghua said sorry on the phone. He originally said he would come to visit you tomorrow, but now he is in a hurry to rush to Chengdu, so he can only visit you next time he comes to Yanjing.

Wang Meng laughed when he heard Fang Minghua's reason for rushing to Chengdu on the phone: "Xiao Fang, you really care about science fiction. Once you arrive in Chengdu, I don't know how many cultural people in Sichuan Province will be alarmed."

"Chairman Wang, I don't mean that. I only attend this science fiction ceremony to chat with domestic authors and readers who love science fiction." Fang Minghua said modestly.

"Xiao Fang, you don't need to say these official words in front of me, right? When you rushed to Chengdu this time, didn't you use your own reputation to expand your influence in the science fiction literary world and society? This is called platform and endorsement! "

"Hey, Chairman Wang, you're right, that's what I meant."

"It's normal. I have done these things before. Identity and status are given by society. Naturally, we must grasp it and do more useful things to give back to society. I support you in carrying forward science fiction!"

"Thank you, thank you." Fang Minghua was sincerely grateful.

Chairman Wang, your statement is so powerful. You will be a minister next year!

Of course, Fang Minghua didn't say the latter sentence.

After that, he called Zhu Wei from People's Magazine and asked him to tell Shi Tiesheng that he was originally going to visit his home, but suddenly he had to go to Chengdu for urgent business.

"I heard that I'm getting married next year, but don't forget to send me a wedding invitation." Fang Minghua said with a smile on the phone.

"Don't worry, others can run away, and they can run away from you. I heard the iron voice say that you are the matchmaker between him and Chen Ximi."

"It's free love, I just ran away."

After that, I called Zhu Lin again to express my apologies. Before the phone call was finished, I heard someone shouting in the distance that flight ZH3806 to Chengdu was about to take off!

Fang Minghua didn't care to make any more calls, quickly paid the phone bill, and rushed to the boarding gate with his handwritten registration pass.

These days, there is no shuttle bus from the boarding gate to the plane. Everyone has to walk there by themselves carrying their travel bags. A very old Soviet-made An-24.

Fang Minghua boarded the plane and found that there were less than 10 people in the cabin with more than 40 seats!

Damn, there are so many empty seats!

After all, the ticket price of 68 yuan is equivalent to one person's salary for an ordinary family. Who would fly if it is not for business?

And there's no discount.

The seats were quite spacious and comfortable. After Fang Minghua took his seat, a beautiful stewardess came over and handed out crackers, chewing gum, and even a pack of 5 Zhonghua cigarettes to everyone!

Why wasn't it on the plane to the United States?

Fang Minghua seemed to remember, oh, it was an American Airlines flight.

Fang Minghua stared blankly as he watched the man sitting next to him skillfully take out a match and light a cigarette.

Oh my god.

Isn't this too courageous?

It’s actually allowed!

"I'm sorry, I don't smoke, I don't want it." Fang Minghua murmured.

"This is for you. If you don't smoke, you can take it back to your friends and family." The stewardess had a kind attitude and a pleasant smile.

As a result, Fang Minghua had no choice but to put the cigarette in his pocket, and saw the man next to him looking at him with contempt.

That look is clearly:

Where did this old hat come from?

Have you ever flown on a plane?

After the plane took off, the chewing gum relieved the symptoms of ear pressure very well.

When the flight is stable, the stewardess comes to you with a small dining cart and patiently asks you what you want to drink...

Melon seeds, beer, cola, fruit and even Maotai!

Fang Minghua politely asked for a glass and tasted it.

It’s really Maotai, similar to what Grandpa Song Tangtang drank at his house.

In addition to food and drinks, there is also a "trilogy" of service tasks after takeoff - delivering newspapers, delivering tea, and delivering souvenirs.

There is also singing and dancing!

A flight attendant in uniform sang and danced a song that was said to be the most popular song of the year, "Moon of the Fifteenth". Specifically, it became popular at the Spring Festival Gala.

fifteen moon

Take care of your hometown and take care of your border

silent Night

You miss me too

The girl's sweet singing captivated the passengers on the plane and received a round of applause.

Fang Minghua also applauded, look at this stewardess.

His appearance, figure, voice, and dancing will definitely make him a big star in future generations.

Fang Minghua admired in his heart.

Although life on the plane is rich and colorful, the plane does not fly very far due to its small size. It landed in Zhengzhou and stopped for an hour before continuing southbound. It was already ten o'clock in the evening when we arrived at Chengdu Shuangliu Airport.

Fang Minghua took the airport bus to downtown Chengdu, took a taxi and found a hotel on Renmin Road to stay. He would go to the "Science and Literature" magazine early tomorrow morning.