Chapter 260: Preparing to Depart, Macedonian Islands
Li Miguo and Jimmy both fell silent after hearing this.
Because it really did seem like a good idea.
And just at that moment.
Jimmy suddenly said: "By the way, are you interested in going to Macedonia Island?"
"Macedonia Island? Where's that?"
Li Miguo asked.
Jimmy said: "It's in the Pacific Ocean. My classmate went there recently and gave me several tickets."
"These tickets cover all expenses on the island for free."
"Perfect for our group to go have some fun. Interested?"
Li Miguo wanted to go and looked at Zhou Yan for her opinion. Zhou Yan searched online for information about Macedonia Island.
She discovered the photos looked quite appealing.
Plus, she was someone who enjoyed traveling.
So she said: "Alright then, I see the photos of this Macedonia Island online show pretty good scenery."
"Though if you hadn't suddenly mentioned this, Jimmy, I was originally planning to visit Hawaii sometime soon."
Since returning to China, Zhou Yan hadn't accomplished much.
But her father and brother's disappearance had somewhat affected her mood anyway.
This trip would be a good opportunity to relax and clear her mind.
Jimmy said: "Okay, then it's settled. Let's prepare and we can depart soon."
...
Three days later.
Jiang Ran received his passport by express delivery.
This was much faster than he had expected.
After getting it, Jiang Ran followed Manager Xiao Zhang's instructions and took photos of his passport.
He sent them to Manager Xiao Zhang.
Just as he was looking forward to the Island Seven-Day Tour.
Suddenly, two messages arrived on his WeChat almost simultaneously, as if coordinated.
After reading these two messages, Jiang Ran felt quite surprised.
The people sending him WeChat messages were.
Those two guys from the previous class reunion.
The original host's close college friends.
The first was a chubby guy weighing 200 pounds and standing 5'7" tall.
The second was a shorter guy with average build, only 5'3" tall.
So what were these simultaneous messages to Jiang Ran about?
Well, during the last class reunion.
The chubby guy had mentioned meeting a girl through family introduction, dating through a matchmaking session, and getting engaged.
That's right, he was about to get married, so he was notifying Jiang Ran.
And the 5'3" shorter guy had also revealed during the class reunion that he was dating.
The other girl from the three guys and two girls group at the reunion, besides Wang Qingzhao - that average-looking, 5'3" tall girl.
They were in a relationship and about to get engaged too.
Shortly after the class reunion, they held their engagement ceremony.
Now messaging Jiang Ran was to inform him they were getting married soon and invite him to the wedding.
As for.
Why were both messaging him simultaneously?
The reason was that these two were planning to hold their weddings together.
Yes, quite shockingly, they were doing it together.
It should be said that this situation was quite rare.
Having weddings celebrated jointly.
But these two college friends of the original host were doing exactly that.
Jiang Ran replied to both, assuring them he would attend.
Jiang Ran checked the dates they provided and found their wedding dates were still far off.
At least not in the immediate future.
Thinking about these two getting married, Jiang Ran sent a WeChat message to Wang Qingzhao.
Asking if she had received notifications too.
After messaging Wang Qingzhao, she replied quickly.
Her message said she had also been notified.
Immediately after, Wang Qingzhao called him.
Jiang Ran was sitting in the management office, enjoying the air conditioning.
He answered the call.
Wang Qingzhao said on the phone: "Jiang Ran, have you decided how much cash gift to give?"
Jiang Ran: "One thousand! Anything less wouldn't look good."
Wang Qingzhao nodded: "I was thinking the same. I originally considered 600, for good luck, but given our relationship, that seems too little. One thousand is perfect, representing completeness."
Jiang Ran nodded, then suddenly asked: "Hey, Qingzhao, why do you sound so out of breath?"
Yes, from the moment he answered, Jiang Ran noticed Wang Qingzhao's breathing was particularly heavy.
Wang Qingzhao laughed and told Jiang Ran to wait a moment, not to hang up.
During the call, Jiang Ran noticed Wang Qingzhao had sent him several photos and a video on WeChat.
The photos appeared to be in some boxing gym.
The video showed Wang Qingzhao practicing boxing under a female coach's guidance.
Her entire body was drenched in sweat.
Her tight-fitting clothes clung closely to her slender figure.
Seeing this video.
Jiang Ran felt quite puzzled.
Searching through the original host's memories, he couldn't recall Wang Qingzhao having any interest in boxing before?
At most, she played tennis and golf.
So Jiang Ran asked Wang Qingzhao why she had started learning boxing?
Wang Qingzhao answered over the phone that she wasn't just learning boxing, but also Sanda, mixed martial arts, and other combat skills.
Jiang Ran inquired about the specific reason.
He asked if something had happened to Wang Qingzhao recently?
Otherwise, why would she suddenly start learning these things?
Wang Qingzhao gave him a simple answer - she had seen online that women's safety was a major concern recently.
Better to rely on yourself than others, so she was learning these skills for self-protection.
Of course, this was just to fool Jiang Ran - the real reason only Wang Qingzhao herself knew.
Perhaps Wang Qingzhao was learning these to facilitate certain activities she planned to undertake.
They chatted for a few more minutes before Wang Qingzhao hung up, saying she needed to resume her boxing training.
Jiang Ran then put down his phone.
"Hiss, should I spend money to learn boxing or something too?"
Jiang Ran considered it but decided against it.
Not enough money.
His funds were still needed for medication and treatment of his dissociative identity disorder!
...
Three days later, Jiang Ran received another express delivery.
Opening it, he found it contained a plane ticket and a boat ticket.
Plus something resembling an admission ticket printed with "Macedonia Island" wording.
Additionally, there was a printed sheet.
This printed sheet was just ordinary white paper, but it had text on it.
After reading this printed sheet, Jiang Ran instantly understood everything.
This printed sheet outlined the travel procedure.
Meaning that.
Jiang Ran would first take a domestic flight to a large island in the Pacific with an airport.
Since this place didn't belong to any country, it was open to all nations worldwide, requiring no visa.
Then at that large island, he would use the boat ticket to take a ship to Macedonia Island.
Upon reaching the island, he would hand the Macedonia Island admission ticket to staff members and could enjoy everything on the island completely free.
"Quite detailed indeed."
After reading the printed sheet, Jiang Ran picked up the plane ticket again.
Examining the plane ticket carefully, he suddenly noticed something wrong.
"Holy crap, this flight is in three days! I haven't prepared anything yet!"
...
After all, this was his first trip since transmigrating.
And it was international travel.
Jiang Ran thought three days would definitely be insufficient for preparation.
But when he actually started packing, he discovered he could get everything done in one day.