As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 360: Lanai Island, Here I Come!

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Second brother, over here!” Just as they parked the car and got out, they heard Li Yang’s shout.

Looking in the direction of the voice, they saw Li Yang, Si Cong, and others had already arrived, and Shen Lan was there too.

Let’s go, let’s join them!”

Zhou Chao led Jiang Li, Shen Wenxuan, and the others towards them.

“We’ve been waiting for you for a while, why did you arrive so late?” Si Cong inquired as they entered.

“Well, I, uh, overslept a bit because I stayed up late last night. Almost didn’t wake up this morning!” Zhou Chao didn’t want to mention that his wife and sister were the ones who couldn’t wake up.

Oh…” Si Cong, Qin Fen, and the others exchanged knowing glances.

“What’s with those looks? I’m being completely serious!”

“Oh, yeah, absolutely serious!” Li Yang added with a playful smirk.

Shaking his head helplessly, Zhou Chao noticed Zhang Wenxuan by his side.

“By the way, let me introduce you. This is Zhang Wenxuan.”

“Hello, Qin Fen! Hello, Si Cong Hello, Li Yang!”

After they got to know each other a bit, Zhou Chao counted the number of people. There were a total of nine, plus Lin Wu, making it an even ten.

“Wait a moment, 1 need to make a call.” He walked aside and called Lin Wu.

“Hey, boss, have you arrived?”

“Yeah, we’re here. Where are you now?”

“Boss, come directly to the entrance of the fast track for private jets. I’m waiting here, and everything is arranged on this side.”

“Okay, I’ll be right there.” He hung up and returned to the group.

Let’s go!” Zhou Chao then picked up his suitcase and walked inside. Jiang Li stayed with Guo Yan and Shen Lan, engaging in conversation. The others quickly followed suit.

“Wait, isn’t this the way to the boarding gates?” Si Cong curiously asked.

“This is the fast track to the private jet parking apron,” Qin Fen explained.

“Are you saying we’re flying on a private jet?” Si Cong, Qin Fen, Li Yang, and the others exclaimed in amazement.

“Well, I didn’t know. Young Master Zhou has been handling everything lately.” Qin Fen shook his head.

At this point, Zhang Wenxuan, who was next to them, chimed in, “Don’t you guys know that Zhou has recently purchased an intercontinental private jet?”

“Intercontinental private jet?!” Qin Fen, Si Cong, Li Yang, and the others exclaimed loudly.

“Yeah, according to what Young Master Zhou said, it’s a custom-made BBJ747-8 VIP private jet, costing 800 million. Currently, there are only a few people in the world who own the same model of private jet, and one of them even serves as a presidential aircraft!”

Zhang Wenxuan’s words left everyone stunned; Zhou Chao had bought such a big thing without saying a word.

Si Cong and the others couldn’t help but cast their eyes on the figure leading the way.

At this moment, a timid voice asked, “Is that 800 million in US dollars?”

The speaker was Qin Lang. Initially, Qin Fen didn’t want him to come, but he eventually changed his mind.

“800 million US dollars?” Si Cong couldn’t believe it and repeated the question.

“That’s right, 800 million US dollars. It’s said to be extremely luxurious inside. This can be considered the most luxurious private jet in the country!” Zhang Wenxuan felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart. Seeing the shocked expressions of these second-generation elites from Modu was as refreshing as enjoying a piece of ice-cold watermelon on a hot summer day.

“What does a 5-billion-dollar yuan plane look like?” Each person’s eyes were filled with anticipation.

They soon arrived at the exit of the passage, where Zhou Chao saw Lin Wu chatting with a staff member. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was the same staff member who had welcomed them on their first visit.

“Boss, you’re here!”

“Yeah, let’s go. It’s getting late.”

Under Lin Wu’s guidance, they boarded a medium-sized shuttle bus that would take them to the private parking apron.

Soon, as they sat inside the shuttle bus, they spotted a massive aircraft parked not far away. Its exterior had a distinct Huaxia-style design that instantly captured everyone’s attention.

Is… is that Zhou Chao’s plane?” Qin Lang couldn’t believe his eyes as he stared at the aircraft in the distance, expressing his astonishment.

“This thing is enormous!” As the shuttle bus moved closer, everyone couldn’t help but exclaim.

“All right, let’s board first.” Seeing everyone craning their necks to look at the plane, Zhou Chao suggested.

“Let’s go, I want to see how luxurious this plane is!” Si Cong was brimming with excitement. After all, who wouldn’t love such a big toy?

Qin Fen was relatively composed. He had his private jet, although it was a tier or two below Zhou Chao’s. However, his reaction wasn’t as dramatic as the others.

Beautiful flight attendants had been waiting for them, and once on board, they handed over their luggage and began exploring.

“This is incredibly luxurious. Is this even made of gold?”

“These seats are so comfortable, it feels like sitting in water!”

“The interior is truly luxurious; no wonder it’s worth so much money.”

Soon, the group completed a simple tour of the three levels, and each person had only two words in their minds: “So impressive!”

At this moment, Zhou Chao entered the cockpit and saw the captain and co-pilot busy at work.

“Boss, why are you here?”

“I just came to check if everything is arranged and if there are any issues with the direct flight to Lanai Island.”

“Boss, don’t worry. Everything is arranged, and we can depart anytime.”

Zhou Chao nodded in response, checked his watch, and saw that it was already

9 o’clock. He said, “Contact the control tower, and let’s take off.”

“Sure, Boss!” The co-pilot nodded and walked to the back.

“Young Master Zhou, your plane is incredibly luxurious, like a palace!”

It’s just for the convenience of traveling in the future, so 1 don’t have to wait at the airport for an hour or two like before.”

Zhou Chao’s words left the others momentarily speechless.

Is this guy for real? Spending 5 billion yuan just for a more convenient way to travel? And the ongoing maintenance and upkeep costs are probably more outrageous than those of luxury cars.

“Si Cong, what are you doing? I noticed you were taking photos when you got on the plane, and now you’re silent, playing on your phone!” Qin Fen looked at Si Cong, who was busy with his phone, and asked curiously.

“Ahem, I’m posting on social media, trying to show off a bit!” Si Cong’s response was straightforward. He just wanted to flaunt a bit online!

“You’re… a real talent. I’m calling you the ultimate show-off!” Qin Fen and the others were impressed by Si Cong’s social media skills!

The other people saw this and immediately took out their phones, getting busy with their own social media posts. Zhou Chao watched them, shaking his head in amusement.

Zhou Chao also took out his phone and opened Weibo. He had followed Si Cong and the others, so when he opened the app, he saw Si Cong’s post.

“Departure to Hawaii!” was Si Cong’s caption. Below it were nine pictures: the first one was of the plane’s exterior, and the remaining seven showcased the interior of the plane. The central picture was a selfie of Si Cong on the plane, with the luxurious conference room in the background.

The comments on Si Cong’s post were filled with astonishment at the sheer luxury of the plane.

As Zhou Chao was about to check other comments, he received several notifications in quick succession, indicating that people he followed had posted new messages.

He clicked on them one by one and was left dumbfounded. Qin Fen, Li Yang, and even Qin Lang had copied Si Cong’s pictures and replaced the central one with their own selfies, leaving everything else unchanged, including the caption!

“Are you guys shameless? Can’t you take your own photos? Even if you use my pictures, at least change the caption! I’m afraid people online will start calling us weirdos!”

Si Cong’s words left everyone stunned, and they all looked at each other.

In unison, they said, “You guys didn’t think about that! Why are they all the same?!”

Laughter erupted, drowning out the conversation. Everyone burst into fits of laughter, even Jiang Li and her friends, who were just watching from the side.

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How about we take a group photo together to prevent online trolls from making fun of us?” Zhou Chao suggested.

“Sure!” Everyone nodded in agreement.

They then began exploring the exhibition stands, and in the end, they unanimously decided that Jiang Li and Shen Lan would not participate. After all, they didn’t want to deal with online trolls and potential negativity.

As for Guo Yan, watching her excitement, Zhou Chao shook his head helplessly. He could only let her be, especially since she seemed quite young.

Quickly, everyone positioned themselves for the photo, and Guo Yan unquestionably became the center of attention. Zhou Chao took a picture with them, and then Si Cong and the others took another without him.

They promptly shared the picture without Zhou Chao on social media, causing a sensation online.

People had various opinions about the photo, and discussions were rife.

However, Zhou Chao wasn’t concerned about this. As for the photo of Zhou Chao together with his friends, they shared it on their respective social media profiles, with the exception of Si Cong. Si Cong refrained from sharing it because his social media circle consisted mainly of internet celebrities, whereas the others had their own friends and family in their networks.

As they were all having a great time, they heard the captain’s voice from the cabin.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain, Dole. I’m delighted to be flying with you to Lanai Island, Hawaii. You are on board a Boeing 747-8 VIP aircraft, and the flight will take approximately 9 hours and 20 minutes. Our flight crew will start the engines in 5 minutes, so please prepare for takeoff as instructed by the cabin crew.”

After Dole’s announcement, two flight attendants entered the cabin.

“Sir, could you please move to the second floor? You can return to the third floor after takeoff.”

“Sure, let’s go!” Everyone followed the flight attendants to the cabin. Each seat was of first-class quality or higher, so they chose their preferred seats and settled in.

They soon heard the faint sound of the engines starting, which Zhou Chao barely noticed if he hadn’t been listening attentively.

Through the window, they saw the plane smoothly glide onto the runway. After waiting for about five or six minutes, they felt the plane accelerate.

As they watched the scenery outside slowly recede, Zhou Chao briefly experienced a slight ringing in his ears, but it soon subsided.

Looking outside again, they realized the plane had taken off and was steadily climbing.. As they saw the buildings getting smaller, Zhou Chao silently thought to himself, “Lanai Island, here 1 come!”