Inside Zhao Hao's room,
"Alright! We're finally done discussing!" Hu Xianxun stretched, looking at the lively discussion about playing and eating in the Balala the Fairies group chat. He couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. "Team trips are indeed more troublesome."
"But that's also the fun of team trips," Zhao Hao interjected, looking down. He then tidied up the itinerary in his hand, seeing the preliminary schedule already set, and couldn't help but feel relieved.
"Let's leave it at that for today! We'll confirm the departure and arrival times tonight, and try to remind them to depart an hour in advance." After placing the eight-day Riyadh itinerary aside, Zhao Hao instructed Hu Xianxun before seeing him out.
The next day, 4:30 AM
Perhaps it was due to soul transmigration, or the original body's excellent physical condition, or simply the power of youth, but despite Zhao Hao only getting a short nap around 1:00 or 2:00 AM, he was exceptionally alert and felt an endless surge of energy.
As a program spanning all four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—a considerable amount of clothing was required. However, boys tend to be less meticulous, and even more so for an ordinary person like Zhao Hao. Simple outfits for warmth were sufficient, which meant Zhao Hao's luggage consisted of only one suitcase and a backpack! (Personally, aren't spring, summer, and autumn one season? It's all short sleeves and shorts, or maybe just a light jacket over them.)
4:40 AM in the Capital
Black remained the dominant color of the Capital at this hour, but occasional yellow and white hues gradually made the metropolis appear neatly organized, until the first person saw this transformed city and uttered their unique first impression.
At this moment, Zhao Hao, with a striking splash of red, was about to usurp the dominance of the city's yellow and black tones.
In the monitoring room, the assistant director on night duty saw Zhao Hao preparing to depart and quickly instructed the second group of cameramen to follow him.
At the airport entrance, Zhao Hao was finally intercepted by the rushing Director Team's cameramen just before he stepped into the airport.
"You're also up so early?" Seeing the hurried cameramen, Zhao Hao was slightly surprised but not unexpected, as he knew of the second group's existence. Otherwise, filming from morning till night would exhaust a single person.
"Didn't you notify us to gather at seven?" The Director Team member, looking at Zhao Hao who was about to enter the airport, calmed his breathing. "It's only five o'clock now. Why so early?"
"That's right! In Balala the Fairies, we were notified to gather at seven, but that's for the team members! As guides, we naturally need to prepare in advance. After all, Xian Xun and I are visiting Daxing Airport for the first time, and we're not very familiar with the waiting gates, check-in counters, and boarding gates. So, we came early to scout it out and avoid being too rushed," Zhao Hao explained, then looked behind the Director Team.
"Xian Xun, over here!"
"Hu Xianxun??" The Director Team member also turned to look behind them, and there, pushing two large suitcases and carrying a small cross-body bag, was Hu Xianxun.
1:00 AM that night
Shuai Dao Bei Ren Da: You patted 'Xiangsheng Xiao Ban Sheng' on the butt and said: Go practice your patter!
Xiangsheng Xiao Ban Sheng: What's up?
Shuai Dao Bei Ren Da: Your nickname is truly modest.
Xiangsheng Xiao Ban Sheng: Of course! Proud.JPG
Shuai Dao Bei Ren Da: .....
Shuai Dao Bei Ren Da: Knock.JPG
Shuai Dao Bei Ren Da: Do you think you can get up at four?
Xiangsheng Xiao Ban Sheng: Are you planning to imitate Coach Kobe? Have you seen Los Angeles at four in the morning?.JPG
Shuai Dao Bei Ren Da: No! This is our first time at Daxing Airport, and I think we should scout it out. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, we'll be very passive, and most importantly, it would delay everyone's itinerary!
Xiangsheng Xiao Ban Sheng: You're right.JPG Then let's go early! And let the sisters (Wang Anyu: Black Question Mark.JPG) rest a bit. Let's meet at the airport entrance!
Shuai Dao Bei Ren Da: OK. Through wind and rain, I'm waiting for you.JPG
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"Let's go in first! Then we'll ask the airport staff about the specific check-in counter and floor, and then we'll notify everyone in the group, but not too early, to avoid waking them up," Hu Xianxun said, walking up to Zhao Hao, rubbing his eyes and yawning.
"Okay! I'll go! You can rest once we find the waiting room," Zhao Hao nodded, feeling a bit bad seeing Hu Xianxun's tired state, and suggested.
"Alright! Thank you, but I'll ask. You watch the luggage, otherwise, I won't feel at ease even if I doze off for a bit, haha."
"Okay, then let's go in first."
Ten minutes later
"Alright, got it! We're waiting on the third floor, and the direct entrance is Gate 7!" Hu Xianxun jogged over to Zhao Hao.
"Okay!" Zhao Hao nodded, then handed Hu Xianxun a freshly brewed hot coffee, gesturing slightly with it. "So, the check-in counter we found earlier was wrong, but it's fine, it's only five-thirty anyway."
"Hmm... Hiss!" Hu Xianxun took the hot coffee from Zhao Hao and took a small sip. The bitter taste brought a touch of clarity to his mind, but he couldn't help but gasp—it was truly hot!
"Go rest for a bit! I'll re-send the meeting point in the group later," Zhao Hao said, pointing to the recliners next to him where he could rest.
"Yeah, I'm going to sleep for a bit, I'm just too sleepy!" Hu Xianxun couldn't help but yawn again. The coffee in his hand was long finished, but he still couldn't fight off the overwhelming tide of sleepiness.
In less than five minutes, Hu Xianxun's steady breathing could be heard from beside him.
"Do you want to rest for a bit?" Zhao Hao, unable to bear the cameraman staring at him, asked proactively.
"No need, we're filming in shifts."
"Alright, then I'll take a nap." Zhao Hao actually thought the cameraman was telling the truth, but humans are social creatures, and this is evident in rest times and yawning! Even if you're not tired, if you see someone constantly yawning in front of you, your sleepiness will come from nowhere and engulf you! Just like Zhao Hao at this moment! And just like everyone in front of their phone screens at this moment.
Balala the Fairies
Zhao Hao: Sisters! Please update the location to Gate 7, Building 3. You can enter directly from there, and our check-in counter is inside. Xian Xun and I are in the waiting lounge here.
Zhao Hao: Manually @ everyone.