Flight Traces

Bian Ji had flown for nearly ten thousand hours, progressing from a cabin attendant to a regional chief steward, but unfortunately, in his tenth year of his career, he encountered an aviation accident. Fortunately, there was a scare but no real danger, and he survived the ordeal. After comforting the passengers and disembarking, Bian Ji sought out a man, partly to thank him for assisting in the rescue, and partly hoping to compensate him for the shirt he had just ruined—perhaps with a bit of personal interest, skillfully concealed. The man pointed at his watch, saying “I’m in a hurry, next time,” and hurriedly left. Bian Ji knew this meant a polite refusal, not wanting to embarrass himse...