At 6:45 PM on Tuesday, Jingcheng time, the chartered plane carrying Yan Feifan landed at Binhai International Airport.
After a polite farewell to the pilots and flight attendants, Yan Feifan stepped out of the cabin door and was surprised to see a man waiting for him on the jet bridge.
It was the pot-bellied General who had assured him the trip to the United States would be safe.
The General was all smiles, saying with great enthusiasm, "Mr. Yan, welcome back safely to Binhai!"
Yan Feifan's face was hard as he ignored the man.
He acted as if the General didn't exist, limping right past him.
Yan Feifan wanted to walk with his head held high, full of vigor, but the wound on his left leg had become more swollen and much more painful.
He had no choice but to limp.
The General gave a wry smile and shook his head, then quickened his pace to catch up with Yan Feifan.
