This trip to Hong Kong was not only an invitation but also an attempt to temporarily escape.
Having already accepted the invitation, the time had arrived, and of course, they had to honor their commitment.
The incident with the nameless hero had gained some attention, so they needed to leave for a while. More importantly, they wanted to observe whether the killer in the small town would resurface after their departure.
The killer was cunning, seemingly aware of danger, and hid after committing the crime. Although the police had closed the case and the town had returned to its lively state, the threat from the killer was not fully understood by others, but Zhao Lun was well aware and would not forget the looming danger.
Until the threat was removed, he would not rest easy.
Yesterday, they gathered, and today, they arrived at the airport, preparing for their journey.
As the service staff left, the conversation became more relaxed.
"Nico, you scared her."
Angela laughed.
"Scared her? No, I was just speaking the truth."
"Besides, if we eat a lot, what's there to be afraid of? Is there a problem here?"
They simply had large appetites, nothing particularly surprising.
"Yeah, ever since we started exercising, our food intake has been increasing. Could there be a problem?"
Their current appetite was astonishing, and if it kept growing, they'd be too embarrassed to show their faces.
"Don't worry about it; it's a normal phenomenon, indicating that you're growing. A new transformation requires a lot of food, which is why you're eating so much. After some time, it will settle down."
"Of course, providing high-quality food can also help resolve this awkwardness," Zhao Lun explained.
As they spoke, more food was brought to the table, and they continued eating happily.
Those who were hungry were not picky eaters. The food was good, so they ate with gusto.
"All right, the flight to Hong Kong is about to take off. We should go."
After finishing their meal, they stood up and made their way to the Hong Kong-bound flight.
The airport was bustling, but fortunately, they were in a luxury VIP cabin with a dedicated passageway. There were fewer people than in the regular sections, allowing them to board the plane smoothly and receive excellent service from the flight attendants.
On the plane, Zhao Lun and Maria were both excited.
It was Zhao Lun's first time leaving Great Britain, so his mood was different. Maria, who had never been on such a large plane before, was curious and excited. Once aboard, she couldn't stop looking around, her curiosity endless.
"Airplane!"
"We're flying on a plane!"
"Brother! Nico! We're going to fly!"
Maria rarely showed such childlike behavior, making everyone laugh warmly.
The K1 jet was the largest, most luxurious model purchased by international airlines. Since its launch, it had never encountered a single accident.
This aircraft catered exclusively to the wealthy, with half of the space dedicated to VIP cabins and a limited number of ultra-luxury cabins.
The ultra-luxury VIP cabin was huge, comfortably arranged to fully meet the needs of the wealthy.
There was only one such cabin, complete with full amenities: a bathroom, a bar, chefs preparing food on-site, and even flight attendants performing dances for the passengers.
The cabin was incredibly luxurious, and the service was impeccable.
Ordinary people could never afford a seat in such a VIP cabin, and even the rich could rarely enjoy such services.
For Zhao Lun and his companions, riding in this limited VIP cabin was as easy as riding a bus for just a dollar.
Maria, meanwhile, looked out the window, her eyes wide, until the announcement came over the intercom.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the K1 jet is about to take off. Please ensure that your seatbelts are fastened…"
As the announcement sounded, the flight attendants came over to personally check their seatbelts, ensuring everything was secure before checking around for any loose items that might need to be stowed.
They did not leave immediately but sat in a few vacant seats, fastening their seatbelts and staying with the passengers.
Seeing the professionalism of the flight attendants, Zhao Lun couldn't help but admire how their elegance and service surpassed that of regular cabin attendants. They were meticulous in their duties.
Even though they were in the presence of a celebrity like Nico, the attendants did not ask for autographs but continued to do their jobs with excellent professionalism, which pleased everyone.
Had it been just him, Zhao Lun would have liked to see the beautiful flight attendants dance.
The thought of flight attendants dancing in uniform already made him somewhat dizzy.
"Brother! Stop looking, I'm going to drool!"
"Nonsense! There's no drool!"
Zhao Lun wiped his mouth, then extended his hand to show her, earnestly proving his innocence.
Nico and the others: "…"
In order not to influence the child negatively, Zhao Lun decided to forgo the opportunity to enjoy the in-flight dance performance.
After a slight jolt, the plane took off steadily. From the sky, the buildings below quickly became smaller.
During the ascent, the flight attendants explained proper in-flight conduct.
When the plane hit some turbulence, they comforted the slightly nervous Maria.
It was Maria's first flight, but she wasn't particularly frightened. She was simply very excited, her small face flushed, giving the impression of being slightly anxious. The flight attendants paid extra attention to her.
Thanks to their extraordinary constitution, they could endure many adverse effects, and with their physical condition, things like motion sickness were a thing of the past.
The plane soared quickly, and the large city below seemed to shrink, enveloped in a mist, making it hard to see clearly.
What kind of force was obscuring the view?
The plane jolted again but soon stabilized.
The flight attendants indicated that it was time to relax.
"Ah? I can't see anymore!"
Maria was a little disappointed. The clouds below had obscured the ground, so they couldn't see anything.
"It's so high."
She often played with flying brooms but had never flown so high before. Now that she couldn't see the ground, she felt a bit uneasy.
"Hehe, it's fine, Maria. This is a normal phenomenon."
Zhao Lun reached out and held her hand, reassuring her.
"Are you scared, Maria?"
Nico teased her.
"Hmph! Maria is not scared!"
The little girl shook her fist and puffed out her chest, looking determined.
There was an 8-hour time difference between Hong Kong and London, and the flight would take nearly fourteen hours.
They sat down and rested, napping when tired and playing when awake. They had eaten well before boarding, so no one had much appetite, and during the in-flight meal, they ate much less than usual—still, it was a normal amount.
There were no surprises, and by 8 a.m. the next day, after a night of flying, they arrived just in time for morning in Hong Kong.
"Finally here!"
Maria was a little excited. As the plane came to a stop, she immediately unfastened her seatbelt, eager to get off.
Hong Kong International Airport was far from the bustling downtown area, and when they stepped off the plane, the heat hit them. It was much warmer than it was in Great Britain at that hour.
They were all in the VIP section of the K1 jet and had access to the VIP passage, making their disembarkation smooth and easy.
There was a small episode as they left the plane. Several flight attendants stopped Nico and the others, asking for autographs.
As they exited the airport, they were greeted by both familiar and unfamiliar sights.
The skin tones were familiar, but the voices were not—Cantonese filled the streets. For those visiting for the first time, it felt like hearing a foreign language.
"Ah Zhi!"
A cold voice rang out, and everyone looked toward the source.
"Ah Lan!"
Angela walked toward her.
"Turns out it's her."
Zhao Lun recognized the person and was surprised she had come to greet them. (To be continued.)