Chen Pingjiang's Gulfstream G550 employed three crew members and two flight attendants.
The cost for this alone was over four million, close to five million, annually.
The cost was much higher than that of regular civil aviation crews and flight attendants.
Among the three were a captain, a co-pilot, and an observer.
The captain was directly responsible for the safety of the aircraft and all passengers on board.
The co-pilot's main responsibility was to assist the captain, maintain contact with the ground tower, and prepare for takeoff or landing.
The observer's primary role was to watch for any errors or omissions in the captain's and co-pilot's operations or commands during flight, and to provide timely reminders and supplements.
If one person felt unwell, the observer would quickly step in.
For domestic flights, a captain and co-pilot were usually sufficient, but international and intercontinental flights required three as standard.
The two flight attendants were also exceptional, not only a cut above regular airline flight attendants in height, appearance, or demeanor, but also subject to more stringent selection criteria.
When the boss traveled by private jet, catering services were usually arranged by the private flight attendants, who sometimes also needed to register other tasks.
Next was translation work.
The two flight attendants hired by Chen Pingjiang were each proficient in three different languages, facilitating Chen Pingjiang's communication with business elites from other countries.
They could be said to be more than just flight attendants; they were also secretaries.
In addition, confidentiality agreements were a must.
For example, what if many high-level executives from Renren.com traveled by private jet, and their meeting information was leaked?
It was well-known that being a private jet flight attendant was not easy; they needed private secretarial skills, a tall figure, good looks, and stronger skills than regular flight attendants, such as proficiency in more than three languages, higher education, and so on.
Yet, despite this, many still flocked to the profession, primarily due to high salaries and the opportunity to interact more closely with elite individuals.
For Chen Pingjiang's aircraft, the competition for flight attendant positions was even fiercer.
Although they didn't dare to boast openly, everyone privately knew that their client was the nation's heartthrob, a top-tier rich and handsome man.
A group of flight attendants almost got into a serious fight.
Ultimately, the sisters Yin Hui and Yin Zhen, after multiple rounds of competition, were successfully selected.
When the crew members' profiles were submitted to Chen Pingjiang for review, he didn't pay much attention, but he was surprised to find that these two flight attendants were actually twins, and both graduated from the same 985 university.
At that time, Chen Pingjiang even chuckled,
"Is the flight attendant industry this competitive now?"
The airline manager replied,
"Considering your business needs and travel experience, we specially arranged the best flight service personnel. Both of them joined our company after graduating from university and were only permitted to start working after two years of training."
...
Yin Hui was the older sister, and Yin Zhen was the younger sister, but honestly, if you weren't familiar with them, you could barely tell them apart.
Their height, build, and appearance were almost identical.
The only difference was that the younger sister was a bit more lively, and the older sister was more dignified.
"Sis, my heart is pounding so fast, it's about to jump out of my throat. I'm going to see my male idol soon."
Yin Zhen forced herself to take a deep breath, staring eagerly into the distance.
Yin Hui pursed her lips and smiled,
"Is it really that big of a deal?"
"Of course it is! Chen Pingjiang, he's the dream lover of so many girls. Boohoo, tell me, wouldn't it be great if she became your brother-in-law?"
"Don't be silly, we'll be fired if the company finds out."
"I know, I'm just saying it."
Although she said that, Yin Zhen was dying of anticipation.
Just then, two cars drove into the apron one after another, heading towards the Gulfstream G550.
Yin Zhen's eyes lit up, and she nudged her sister with her elbow,
"They're here, they're here."
Indeed, it was Chen Pingjiang's motorcade.
Chen Pingjiang would likely stay in Europe for about a week on this trip.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, he only brought Li Fu, and Ge Mengshi was accompanied only by her mother.
All other personnel were already on standby in Finland.
When Yin Zhen saw Chen Pingjiang alight from the car, she almost had a fangirl moment, gazing at him with sparkling, watery eyes.
Her older sister Yin Hui appeared much calmer, making an inviting gesture,
"Hello, Mr. Chen, we are the flight attendant team for this journey, and we sisters will be serving you from now on. The crew has completed the aircraft inspection, and it is on standby, ready for takeoff at any time."
Chen Pingjiang was momentarily stunned when he saw the twin sisters, not expecting them to be even more beautiful in person than in their profile pictures, and being carved from the same mold gave them a unique charm.
After nodding, Chen Pingjiang extended a hand and helped Ge Mengshi out of the car.
When Ge Mengshi stepped out, both Yin Zhen and Yin Hui appeared very surprised.
The affectionate way the two interacted clearly indicated an unusual relationship.
Chen Pingjiang's official girlfriend had been in the news, and Yin Zhen had seen her; it was definitely not the girl in front of them.
For a moment, Yin Zhen's thoughts drifted off somewhere.
Yin Hui, however, quickly composed herself.
Ge Mengshi also noticed the beautiful twin flight attendants standing nearby and simply smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
Ge's mother, however, looked somewhat displeased, her eyes instinctively showing wariness as she looked at the twin sisters.
There was nothing to be done; anyone seeing two stunningly beautiful girls, especially twins, on Chen Pingjiang's private jet would naturally think too much.
Only after boarding the plane did Ge's mother cast aside her previous thoughts.
She was utterly astonished by the sight inside the cabin.
She had flown on many planes, but had never seen a cabin decorated like a hotel.
No, describing it as a cabin might not be accurate; it should be called a suite.
Li Fu went with the ground staff to move the luggage.
This trip was quite long, and Ge Mengshi had brought five or six suitcases, even preparing some daily necessities for the baby.
"After takeoff, once the plane is stable, do you want to lie down on the bed?"
Chen Pingjiang asked Ge Mengshi.
Ge Mengshi smiled and shook her head,
"I slept enough last night, I'm not tired. It's nice to sit and talk."
She was very happy that Chen Pingjiang could take time out of his busy schedule to send her to Europe.
Although a private jet was small, the necessary procedures could not be skipped.
The cabin door closed.
While the crew waited for tower instructions, the older sister Yin Hui began to explain some safety precautions and emergency evasion knowledge.
Once everything was ready, the plane finally taxied to the runway and soared into the sky.
During the ascent, the two sisters sat in the flight attendant seats at the front, whispering to each other where Chen Pingjiang and the others couldn't see them.
"That woman... that woman, she definitely isn't his girlfriend. His girlfriend was photographed at the F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai last time."
Yin Hui looked at her somewhat obsessed younger sister and shook her head speechlessly,
"How long ago was that? You remember it just from one glance?"
"Of course, I just remember, and I don't think it's the same person. And although this girl is very well-maintained, she looks a little older than Mr. Chen."
Yin Zhen grumbled.
"Alright, don't pry into the employer's privacy. Have you forgotten the service rules and confidentiality agreement?"
Yin Zhen stuck out her tongue,
"I won't tell anyone outside, I'm just chatting privately."
Only after the Gulfstream G550 had climbed to an altitude of fifteen thousand meters did Chen Pingjiang relax and unfasten his seatbelt.
Soon after, the twin flight attendants reappeared in the cabin.
Yin Zhen walked up to Chen Pingjiang, while Yin Hui went to Ge's mother.
Both squatted down simultaneously, smiling politely,
"Hello, what would you like to drink? We have purified water, cola, juice, and cocktails."
Chen Pingjiang and Ge's mother displayed distinctly different expressions when faced with this squatting service.
Whether intentionally or not, Chen Pingjiang's gaze easily slipped into Yin Zhen's neckline, catching a glimpse of the snowy white and curves hidden within.
Ge's mother, on the other end, seemed a bit uneasy, still unaccustomed to the squatting service.
Although some airline first-class cabins also offered squatting service to VIPs, there was still a difference in their professionalism and demeanor.
"Are there cocktails?"
"Yes, we mixed them ourselves."
In response to Chen Pingjiang's question, Yin Zhen tried hard to put on a charming smile.
"Then let's try one."
Only after Li Fu and Ge Mengshi each requested a glass of purified water did the twin sisters leave the cabin.
Glancing at Yin Zhen's retreating back, Ge Mengshi, sitting beside Chen Pingjiang, covered her mouth and chuckled,
"That girl just now looked at you like a tiger, as if she wanted to devour you."
Chen Pingjiang laughed heartily; he wasn't foolish and had already noticed, so he countered,
"Aren't you jealous?"
"What would I be jealous of? If anyone should be jealous, it should be Yanyan. Maybe it's a good thing to have more people help me bear the potential wrath from Yanyan later."
Her words, surprisingly, made Chen Pingjiang a rare moment of awkwardness.
Whether she was speaking sincerely was unknown, and Chen Pingjiang had already been doing so for a long time.
In fact, Ge Mengshi herself didn't know why she had blurted out such words under some strange impulse.
If another person were to share Chen Pingjiang's love, would Ge Mengshi be happy? Naturally not.
But she was well aware of her place and felt no need to restrict Chen Pingjiang so much.
As long as Chen Pingjiang treated her well, why bother worrying so much?
"I can't take it anymore, when he smiled at me just now, I lost my soul."
Yin Zhen, somewhat of a romantic idealist, cradled her chin with both hands, looking distracted.
Yin Hui, on the other hand, was fine.
Although she greatly admired the famous Chen Pingjiang, it was far from actual affection.
It was merely appreciation for an outstanding member of the opposite sex.
"Let me tell you, if you like him, just keep it to yourself. Don't go overboard and end up getting fired and losing your job. His girlfriend and mother-in-law are right there."
"What mother-in-law? You can tell their relationships are strange just by looking at them."
"That's none of your business either!"
"..."
When Chen Pingjiang leisurely awoke from the large bed, the plane had already entered Finnish airspace and was beginning its descent.
"How long did I sleep?"
"Over four hours, I guess. Having a private jet is very convenient. It only takes eight hours to get there. I checked flights before, a direct flight from Shanghai takes over ten hours, and a transfer from Dongjiang starts at 17 hours."
Ge Mengshi thoughtfully twisted open a bottle of mineral water for Chen Pingjiang.
Twenty minutes later, the plane slowly arrived at Helsinki International Airport.
The car to pick up Chen Pingjiang was already parked on the apron.
This advantage of a private jet was still very obvious.
Chen Pingjiang and the others did not need to make a separate trip to the joint inspection for immigration procedures.
Airport border inspection, customs, and health quarantine personnel processed immigration procedures directly at the parking spot after the plane docked, allowing Chen Pingjiang and the others to leave the airport directly without going to the terminal.
Yin Zhen and Yin Hui had already collected everyone's passports and prepared various documents in advance, which they would handle.
After processing, they would take everyone's luggage and passports to Chen Pingjiang's villa for return.
"Shishi Jie, Chairman Chen, please get in this car."
The person who arrived was Ge Mengshi's secretary, who had been arranged to come earlier to handle the villa's tidying and preparation.
Additionally, she was closest to Ge Mengshi and usually had someone to talk to.
"Dongdong, why have you gained weight?"
The young secretary named Dongdong made a pained face,
"You noticed too! Master Li and Aunt Zhao have been pulling me to taste dishes every day these past few days, four or five meals a day, I'm practically sick of eating. They're just afraid the dishes won't suit your taste."
Ge Mengshi smiled faintly, looking at Chen Pingjiang with a deep affection, clearly filled with happiness by Chen Pingjiang's thoughtful arrangements.
These people were all arranged by Chen Pingjiang to come from China earlier.
The head chef was Chef Li, proficient in Sichuan and Huaiyang cuisine, which suited Ge Mengshi's palate, focusing on light flavors.
Don't assume all Sichuan dishes are spicy; non-spicy Sichuan cuisine is the high-end kind, usually unaffordable for the average person.
There was also a confinement nanny who could prepare confinement meals, specializing in soups, which was the Aunt Zhao Dongdong mentioned.
Finally, there was a nanny left, responsible for cleaning and tidying the house.
Chen Pingjiang had initially planned to arrange for Dai Sheng to come over, but Ge Mengshi refused, using the excuse of not wanting to trouble others with their business.
Fortunately, the security situation in Finland was much better than in other places.
This villa located on the outskirts of Helsinki occupied 2000 square meters, with a built area of 427 square meters, and a price of 3700 euros per square meter.
Situated by a lake and against a mountain, the environment was beautiful and secluded.
It was also only a 25-minute drive from the city's largest private hospital, making it very suitable for living.
In Ge Mengshi's words, she planned to bring several brands under Zhizhen Catering to Helsinki.
Along the way, Ge's mother curiously observed the scenery outside the window.
Chen Pingjiang, however, found it somewhat dull.
Although it was a capital city, in reality, it was just a larger countryside.
In terms of convenience and vibrancy of life, it completely lost out to China.
In a few years, with the rapid economic development in China, emigration might not actually be such a good choice.
Especially for middle-class immigrants, going to Western countries, no matter if you're a university professor, a famous artist, or a small business owner, you have to honestly start from the lowest-level jobs.
Of course, if you have money, you can live a comfortable life anywhere.
If you ask if the lower class is suitable for emigration?
The answer is no.
In a few years, with Mexican migrants heading north, even dishwashing jobs will be fiercely competitive.
Without money or status, a 15-minute doctor's visit that's just a chat costs $5680.
You tell me if the knife is sharp enough to cut through you, this leek.
After driving for half an hour, the group finally arrived at their destination.
After entering the villa, Chen Pingjiang first took a look around.
It was a typical Nordic style.
The house was probably quite old, but had been renovated later.
Chen Pingjiang was very interested in the lake at the entrance and planned to get some equipment to do some fishing later.
It was Chen Pingjiang's first time meeting the nanny, chef, and confinement nanny.
They were arranged by He Zhiyu, and according to him, they had clean backgrounds, reliable connections, and would absolutely not spread rumors.
Their average salary was over thirty thousand, and the work was easy; what they were paid for was discretion.
"Thank you, hus... husband."
When no one was around, Ge Mengshi secretly kissed Chen Pingjiang, speaking in a sweet, coquettish voice, completely unlike her usual cold and distant CEO demeanor.
"Thank me for what? This is what I should do."
It was Chen Pingjiang's first time hearing Ge Mengshi call him "husband," a word that had previously been taboo for her.
"Thank you for giving me and the baby such a wonderful environment, and thank you for accompanying me, making me feel as if we're married and living together as a family of three."
Ge Mengshi smiled and leaned into Chen Pingjiang's arms, looking at the sparkling lake in the distance.
Chen Pingjiang sighed, patted her shoulder, and said nothing more.
"I checked the information, we can moderately have intercourse after three months. If you want to, you shouldn't hold back."
Faced with Ge Mengshi's fragrant breath, Chen Pingjiang felt a little tempted, but immediately criticized her sternly.
"Don't have wild thoughts."
"Oh!"
Ge Mengshi pouted, looking quite girlish.
She would only act this way in front of Chen Pingjiang.
"Do you know why I wanted to come to Finland?"
"Why?"
"Because in two more months, we can see the aurora, and right now there's virtual daylight for 24 hours, the sun just dips below the horizon and then rises again. I came here once when I was studying in the UK, and I love it the most here."
Sure enough, no woman dislikes romance.
Chen Pingjiang thought the aurora was fine, but he couldn't stand Helsinki having no day or night in summer.
What the two didn't expect was that Ge's mother was watching their backs from not far behind, sighing and murmuring,
"How wonderful it would be if I were her only mother-in-law."
...
On the other side, after Yin Hui and Yin Zhen completed the customs procedures, they finally arrived at the villa with their luggage, accompanied by a driver.
From a distance, Yin Zhen began exclaiming,
"This is my dream life, my dream house! Such a big lawn, great privacy, can plant so many flowers and plants, and there's a lake at the entrance. The life of the rich is really good!"
Even Yin Hui's eyes were sparkling with admiration.
"Mr. Chen, these are your and your family's passports. Please check them, and if there are no issues, please sign for me."
Yin Hui handed over the document bag with a smile.
Chen Pingjiang saw the twin sisters dressed in casual clothes and nodded in approval.
"What are your plans for this period?"
"We plan to travel around Europe,"
Yin Hui replied.
"Mm, the temperature recently is neither cold nor hot, just right, indeed suitable for traveling around. When you're all free later, I'll invite the entire crew to have a meal together."
Chen Pingjiang would stay in Finland for a week, and the private jet would wait for him there.
"Alright, Mr. Chen, my phone number is on the business card. If we're going to have a meal, we might need to set a time in advance, as we won't know where we'll be then."
After bidding farewell to Chen Pingjiang, as soon as Yin Zhen exited the villa, she pulled her sister and asked,
"What did he just say to you?"
"Nothing much, just said he'd invite our crew to dinner later."
"What did you say?"
Yin Zhen's eyes sparkled with joyful anticipation.
"I said we're busy!~"
"Ah, how could you say that? If you're busy, I'm not." Yin Zhen pouted. "I should have just delivered the documents myself."
"Then why didn't you go just now? You just got scared when you saw him."
"What? I was just shy."
(End of chapter)