Finally set off and fly to Shanghai.
Although I flew to Japan once at the end of last year, the epidemic prevention had not been completely relaxed at that time, there were still many rules for entry and exit, and it was still troublesome to come and go, so it can only be regarded as a preview. But now, going out has basically returned to normal. There is no requirement for this or that epidemic prevention. If you fly to the mainland, you only need to fill in a health declaration form in advance on a small program called “China Customs”, and take a QR code for viewing when needed. That’s it. There are not many contents in the declaration form. One of them has to fill in occupation. I used to fill in “writer”, but when I thought regarding going to Shanghai to hold an art exhibition this time, I filled in “painter” on a whim. Originally, I wanted to add the word “poor” in front to correct my identity, but thinking regarding the fact that I am 66 years old this year, six or six is infinite, I concealed the word “poor” to be vain, but fortunately it is not false.
Early the next day, I got up before dawn and watched the east turn white. When we arrived at the airport at 6:00, the sun was already rising behind Phoenix Mountain. After completing the check-in procedures, the staff informed that the nearest VIP room was at Gate 6, so I stopped by. When I arrived at Gate 6, I realized that it was the former Gate 16. Opposite the gate used to be the frequented Dragonair VIP room, but now The dragon has disappeared in Hong Kong, and I don’t know where it flew, and the VIP room has been changed to Cathay Pacific. When I went in, I saw that it was almost full, and everyone who had been holding back for 3 years was very happy. After finding a seat, I went to the dim sum stall to order noodles. I told my sister who cooked noodles to order a bowl of dan dan noodles and two fresh shrimp wontons. This is also a customary way of eating. The sister replied with a smile, “I remember it!” It turns out that I met a long-lost acquaintance, and I haven’t seen this bowl of dan dan noodles for 3 years, so I felt a sense of intimacy.
Then board the plane, the whole plane is full, and there are no empty seats. The flight attendant also said it had been a long time since they met me, as if old friends were reunited, and the journey became even more enjoyable. When taking off, I suddenly felt sleepy, and I dozed off for a while. I woke up and had a light meal, and I arrived in Shanghai.
Li Chunen
