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Chapter 41
Chapter 41
Madison watched him walk away, feeling as if a third of the broken pieces in her heart had been put back together. Even shattered and scarred, they were beginning to mend.
Was he waiting for her?
The rescue mission that Madison had been a part of resonated widely, though she was unaware of the stir it caused.
She continued her preparations and training tasks in peace after the
incident had settled.
However, the attitudes of the other pilots had changed markedly
towards her from that day forward.
They often sought her expertise on various matters.
Some pilots might never experience a thunderstorm or a tsunami in
their entire career.
Thus, such flight experience was invaluable.
Moreover, whenever there was something delicious to eat, they treated her like a beloved younger sibling or a cherished niece.
Madison had become the darling of the training base, shining brightly in their midst.
The second assessment was not carried out, yet when Madison saw her name at the top of the list, she was utterly baffled.
An old military pilot, now retired, chuckled, “This assessment was supposed to fly through adverse weather conditions, but due to an unexpected earthquake, our entire journey to Jingzhou was made into
a 3D simulation animation. Approved by the Civil Aviation Administration, you truly deserve the first place. Of course, we all agree. It’s not just your professional skills, but also your bravery.”
Madison looked at the nine pilots, each one more experienced than her, applauding her warmly, her eyes welling up.
It had been a long time since she had felt this kind of recognition.
This accomplishment also spread within the industry.
Many people knew of the young 25-year-old girl named Madison who had flown from Slandon Harbor to Jingzhou in just under an hour and led a helicopter squadron safely through harsh weather to Jingzhou during an earthquake, and then back again.
Her name had already become well-known.”
In many places, including military aviation inquiries, Ethan replied with a statement: “She will definitely be Mukino Airlines’ female captain, and I won’t let her go.”
Ethan’s words effectively dissuaded everyone from trying to poach
Madison.
When Charlie learned of all this, he became very curious about the woman named Madison.
However, Mukino Airlines had sealed her information as confidential, making it inaccessible to others.
Subsequently, Madison trained peacefully at the base for nearly twenty days.
During those twenty days, she had no contact with Ethan. She trained earnestly with the other pilots, discussing flight techniques, and how to handle emergencies. Madison’s days were fulfilling.
“Madison, did you ever get a chance to touch a fighter jet?” someone
asked curiously.
Madison paused mid-meal, then nodded, “My grandfather flew fighter jets.”
“That explains it.”
Then, an old military pilot spoke up, “Your grandfather is Meng Yachen?”
Madison was astonished, “You know him?”
The old pilot nodded, “He was my team leader back then. The first time I saw you, I recognized you. He always showed us your picture, bragging about how you were doing in flight school, often coming first in your class; he was very proud.”….
Thinking of her grandfather brought a sourness to Madison’s eyes.
She felt ashamed, having given up her dream for a man, failing her grandfather. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
“But your grandfather wasn’t wrong; you’re excellent,” the old military pilot said.
The other pilots nodded in agreement, with one adding, “If you become a captain, we would be convinced. We hope you continue to
strive.”
Madison smiled broadly, “Thank you.”
The next day.
The twenty-plus days of training were drawing to a close.
Ranked according to three comprehensive assessments, the young pilot Madison astonishingly took second place, following only the old military pilot, securing a spot in the top three.
But as the ranking list was distributed, some at Mukino International’s management level raised objections-
“Even if she’s outstanding, we can’t disregard company rules. She’s never been a captain, nor does she have experience in handling
emergencies. We can’t gamble the safety of our passengers and the reputation of our company on her.”
“I disagree with her serving as captain.”
Another concurred, “I disagree as well.”