Chapter 0008: Infiltration of Pan-America
I will let everyone in the school know that Pan American is the best airline in the United States
Going to Pan America alone serves another purpose; how could one possibly allow someone who is very likely to notice problems at a glance to accompany them
"Wow, the Pulitzer Prize?" Li Changheng hurriedly shook his head, "I am still just a school reporter, you flatter me too much, sir"
Such incidents are quite common, and you need not worry excessively. Our customer service receives calls almost daily from captains or other crew members regarding lost uniforms
Hello, Mr. Howard, I am Fluke Maul, the Customer Service Manager at Pan American San Francisco. During the interview, you only need to bring a camera, a pen, and a notebook, along with the questions you have prepared in advance.
this ... ... , after hesitating for a few seconds, Li Changheng finally said, "I apologize, Mr. Maer
Goodbye, Mr. Ma, I wish you a pleasant day
Robert, who was in the office preparing to go for lunch, hung up the phone on his secretary feeling displeased
At 11:00 a.m. the next day, Li Changheng dressed in his best clothes and carried a backpack as he headed towards the Pan-American Building.
Then, could you tell me what matters I need to pay attention to during the interview
Understood, thank you, thank you
Hello, you. Li Changheng steadied his mind, took a deep breath, and tried to speak in a more normal tone, saying, "I am Henry Taylor, the first officer of Pan American, and I have a flight to New York tonight.
Through the window, watching Frank leave with his head down on the street, Li Changheng suddenly felt that he might be too cold-blooded
Haha, I like you, Henry. I look forward to seeing the report you write in person soon. Goodbye, kid
In less than a minute, the voice in the microphone changed to that of a man
The lobby of Pan American directly took him to outside Robert's office, where he was received by Robert's secretary.
It is better for the price to be high than to be unable to board the plane, thank you. Li Changheng hung up the phone but did not rush to the clothing customization center
Indeed, at 12:15 PM, it is precisely the lunch hour for office workers. I heard Li Changheng say that he used this brief free time at noon to conduct interviews because he was eager to report on the achievements of Pan American.
After all, he is just a 16-year-old runaway, a young person who has been away from home for a month. There is still a bit of camaraderie that has developed, and perhaps it would not be bad to treat him as a younger brother.
Yan and the round face of the bookish Tu soon revealed a cheerful expression
Fluke Maer tapped his head, realizing that he had habitually treated Li Changheng as a genuine journalist. "I apologize, young Howard, I truly forgot that you are still a student
Li Changheng repeated what was just said, and soon a voice came through the microphone saying, "You can go to the Custom Clothing Center at 189 Stray Street, San Francisco
Thank you
Half an hour later, I went downstairs to a nearby convenience store and noted down the phone numbers of Pan American Airlines and the airport in San Francisco in the thick telephone yellow pages.
Of course there are issues, upon hearing the tone of the customer service manager's speech, Li Changheng immediately realized that this person had a strong desire for control, and was also a shrewd individual with considerable experience
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, come to the Pan American Building on Royce Street, I will be waiting for you at the entrance on time, is there any other question
Okay
There are urgent handmade garments for sale, the only drawback is that the price will be quite favorable
Come on, Henry, let's chat while we eat, Robert said as he led Li Changheng to sit down at the long conference table in the office
After hanging up the phone, the first thing Li Changheng needed to do was to find a camera
Li Changheng then dialed the customer service number of Pan American Airlines
Please wait, Mr. Howard, I will report to the manager right now
When I get home, I will clean both the inside and outside of the camera, making it appear old yet still in line with the characteristics of a high school newspaper operating on a tight budget
Having nothing to do, he, curious about this old antique, surprisingly disassembled it bit by bit and then restored it to its original form from memory
I initially thought the other party might refuse, but to my surprise, the customer service representative on the phone agreed immediately
I will now transfer you to the logistics department, Captain Taylor
The sound of "du du du" echoed, and a voice from the microphone said, "Hello, this is Pan American Airlines, how may I assist you?"
I exchanged some change and hurried to the public phone booth on the street to call the airport, confirming how many direct flights to New York were available today
The simplest and most direct method is to inquire at the pawnshop in Chinatown
As you Pan American is the most renowned airline in the United States, the first thought that comes to mind is to interview you, Pan American
Li Changheng's mouth twisted slightly; in recent years, oil prices have been continuously rising, and the competition among various airlines has become extremely fierce
You probably forgot that tomorrow is Wednesday. I have class at 10:00 AM, and after school in the afternoon, I have extracurricular activities. It would be a bit troublesome to ask the physical education teacher for leave on short notice
A series of beeping sounds came from the microphone, "Pan American Logistics Department, how may I assist you?"
After instructing the secretary to prepare lunch, he said with a smile, "Anything you want to know, as long as I can say it, I will tell you"
For just ten dollars, I acquired an antique produced ten years ago, which, apart from a flash that is the size of a dinner plate, still functions; however, I cannot find any spare parts to repair it.
Needing help is a matter for the future; at this moment, Frank is undoubtedly a nuisance
He stood up, adjusted his shirt that was about to be stretched to its limit by his round belly, buttoned his suit jacket, stood by the door, and rubbed his cheeks with both hands
However, this thought vanished within ten seconds of Frank's silhouette, only to be cast away to the horizon by Li Changheng.
Yesterday, I informed the customer service manager that I would not be going today, so the probability of encountering him suddenly appearing at noon is very low
Instead, I inserted another 10-cent coin and dialed the Pan American customer service again, only to hear that the person speaking was not the same customer service representative as before
I will inform them about the appointment later, and someone will take you to meet Deputy Manager Robert at that time
Li Changheng lowered his voice and said, "Hello, my name is Henry Howard, and I am a school reporter for St. Lawrence School. I am calling you because many students at the school are interested in the profession of a pilot.
Even for a small school newspaper, if it does not require funding from the airline and only seeks to interview a mid-level employee, it would be strange for Pan Am to refuse
Although the hotel said it would compensate for the clothing expenses, I have to board the Boeing 707 in three hours, so I can only seek your assistance
The hotel staff just informed me that the first officer's uniform, which was sent for dry cleaning at the hotel, is missing
If you would like to know anything about Pan American, you can ask Mr. Robert
So which day are you available this week, even the weekend is fine, you can come directly to the Pan-American Building and find the lobby customer service.
Li Changheng understood that Mal meant for him to report more on Pan American, rather than on the pilot or the crew. "Rest assured, Mr. Mal, I am a loyal supporter of Pan American"
Indeed, as soon as these kind words were spoken, the customer service representative in the microphone immediately responded with joy, "Thank you, we greatly appreciate your recognition of Pan-American, and we also welcome you to visit our headquarters in San Francisco"
Welcome, welcome you, future Pulitzer Prize winner