National Tide 1980

After a while, Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko walked along the main road to the famous Martinez Beach in Cannes.

The beach here is very famous throughout Europe because it is 5,000 meters long. It is definitely a gift from God to Cannes.

Although it is still early in the month, most people cannot swim freely in the sea at this time, but they can already enjoy the bright and warm sunshine here.

And you should also know that at this time of year, it seems that all the beauties in Europe who are interested in the film industry come to this small coastal town in France, hoping that a miracle will happen to them.

So this can be said to be the place with the highest density of beauties in the small town of Cannes during the film festival.

Looking around, the beach is full of bikinis, which is a very unique scenery.

And looking at this scene of thin and plump, vivid and colorful, Ning Weimin finally understood why Alain Delon had a special liking for this place and invited him to come here as soon as they met.

It is indeed a man's paradise.

It is so amazing!

As long as there is nothing wrong with the physiology and psychology, any man standing here will soon become restless and his soft body will harden unconsciously!

It's just a pity that Ning Weimin is no longer free at this time. He came with his wife.

Not only can he no longer enjoy the fun here, but the visual habits of men also caused him trouble.

Even though Qingzi has always treated him generously and never suspected that there was anything wrong with his relationship with the opposite sex around him, she was staring at him intently at this time, and she was like a little woman.

"Sure enough, men's nature is that they can't refuse beauties on the beach. I see that you also like these Western beauties..."

The slightly cold tone of the words made Ning Weimin feel like a thorn in his back, and he immediately noticed the strong jealousy of Qingzi beside him.

You know, people who don't get angry often get more deadly when they get angry. You can imagine how much pressure he is under.

Fortunately, Ning Weimin's mouth works well and his brain works even better.

In order to escape this disaster, he immediately acted like an actor and pretended to be unaware.

"What Western beauties? You know my aesthetic taste. I am not interested in women like this on the beach. Foreigners like to tan their skin, which really disgusts me. In my eyes, no one can compare to my beloved wife, and the beach in front of me is the same. No one can compare to my Qingzi. Look at you, compared to them, you are simply glowing."

And after sweet talk, he immediately changed the subject.

"But it seems that we came to the beach without any preparation. Even if we bring a beach towel, it would be fine. Otherwise, we can sit on the beach for a while. It's a pity that I have been looking for a long time, but I can't find any shops or kiosks selling things. Hey, Qingzi, did you see it?"

This combo was effective as soon as it was used, and Qingzi's aura was immediately different.

"Oh, Amin, so you have been looking for a store, is that so?"

Although he didn't believe it completely, the anger in his heart had obviously begun to dissipate.

"Well, that's it. Otherwise, what do you think?"

Hearing Qingzi's question, Ning Weimin cried wolf again, intending to confuse the audience.

However, unfortunately, facing the meticulous Qingzi, he was still careless.

The cunning and smugness in his eyes were noticed by Qingzi.

So, Qingzi's trust, which had just sprouted, also collapsed. No matter how much he argued and insisted, he was not trustworthy.

"Ah, why do you look like that? It's like your conspiracy has succeeded..."

"Why can't I understand what you are talking about?"

"Don't cover up, Ah Min has become so cunning now!"

"No, dear, I really can't do anything with you. If you don't believe me, you should believe in your own charm."

"Ha, what does this have to do with my charm? I caught you. Excessive cover-up will still reveal your true colors. Ah Min, you are too good at fooling people."

Anyway, although the truth was discovered, after several interruptions, Qingzi was so angry that she really had a tolerant attitude at this time.

"Okay, okay, you don't have to deny it. I also know that it is a man's nature to love to look at beautiful women, but I still hope you can pay more attention to me."

Matsumoto Keiko revealed her heart and took the initiative to put her face on Ning Weimin's chest, expressing her generous understanding.

It has to be said that gentleness is a woman's strongest weapon.

Without blaming, she just lowered her big watery eyes and looked over affectionately.

Ning Weimin couldn't stand this kind of complaint of using softness to overcome hardness.

Even the hardest-hearted man had to become soft.

Not only did he lose the motivation to quibble, but he also felt genuine guilt when he suddenly asked.

Yes, sexual attraction does come from nature, but what is higher than nature is what marriage needs.

But God was indeed kind. Ning Weimin had just thought about how to make up for it, and now, a ready-made method was brought to him.

At this time, a voice greeting in English suddenly sounded beside him, breaking the romantic time of the newlyweds.

"Sir, Madam, good afternoon!"

When they turned to the voice, they saw a boy of thirteen or fourteen years old.

I saw him holding a metal bucket in his right hand and a strong metal shovel in his left hand. He wore a pair of pink-rimmed sunglasses, pink shorts, and a flattering smile.

At first glance, he looks like a local kid from Cannes, lively and playful, but his reason for coming is a bit puzzling.

"Are you okay? You look like foreigners...Indians?"

Although this answer is a bit insulting, in this era, Ning Weimin can understand that it is not easy to be too harsh on a French boy who cannot distinguish between Asians.

"No, we are not. I am Chinese and my wife is Japanese. What can I do for you, kid?"

"Ah, I'm so sorry, sir. I didn't mean to offend you."

The boy immediately apologized for guessing the wrong nationality, and his mouth was indeed very sweet.

"Actually, it's like this. I noticed you over there, and I thought I must come over and say hello to you."

Ning Weimin was a little curious, "Why do you think so? What attracted you to us?"

"Because you are foreigners who are rarely seen here. Although you are not Indians, you are indeed from Asia, right? There are not many Asians here, not to mention you are all so beautiful! I have to say, from you From the moment I walked into this beach, it became much brighter. I was thinking, if you are making movies, you must be big stars in your country..."

When the young man said this, he showed an air of taking it for granted.

"The two of us?" Matsumoto Keiko smiled.

"Oh yeah! Of course!"

"I'm glad to hear you think so."

Ning Weimin also laughed. Although this young man's approach was reckless, it was really hard to dislike.

"You guessed it right. My wife is a movie actress. But if you want to sign, you must have paper and pen."

"Haha, sir, I'm afraid I don't. But we can also make up for this regret in other ways, such as talking about business..."

"Business talk?" Ning Weimin was stunned for a moment.

"Yes, sir, you can see my goods right away. Very good goods."

As the boy spoke, he leaned over and began to show what was in his bucket - it turned out to be some colorful flowers of different types.

This once again surprised Ning Weimin. He didn't expect to meet someone of the same mind.

What was even more unexpected was that despite his young age, the rhetoric he was selling was quite sophisticated.

"I picked these flowers myself, so they are very cheap. It costs fifty francs to sell them to others, but only twenty francs to you. How about it?"

"Oh, I really can't tell. You are already an experienced salesman."

"So to speak, sir."

"Well, seeing as how good you are at business, we'd be happy to buy a few."

"Really?"

"It seems you have chosen the right person."

"Wonderful. I'm sure your wife will be even more beautiful with these flowers, sir."

"You are good at talking."

"This is a matter of course, sir. Beautiful women should have beautiful things, right?"

"Okay, kid, let's choose five."

"Yes sir, a hundred francs in total."

Although he knew that he was being tricked, Ning Weimin really didn't mind at all. He just felt it was interesting and even a little lucky.

𝘴𝘵𝘰55.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Not only for this young man's fluent English and sophisticated sales skills, but also for his timely appearance and delivery of the most appropriate gift, which made Keiko Matsumoto smile.

Qingzi selected the flowers, held them and smelled the flowers, her expression was very satisfied.

A few small coins can make my wife happy and calm down. I don't understand why this shouldn't be rewarded.

So Ning Weimin took out his wallet and not only exchanged one hundred francs in cash for flowers, he also gave the boy an extra hundred francs.

"The extra hundred francs are for your eloquence."

Needless to say, the young man was naturally overjoyed and said, "Sir, you are so generous. Thank you so much. I wish you a pleasant day."

Then he said to Matsumoto Keiko in an extremely exaggerated manner, "Madam, you are really good at choosing a husband. I think even Princess Diana will be jealous of you. You must hide him on the opening day of the film festival, otherwise I will I'm afraid that if the princess comes to Cannes and sees him, she will kidnap your husband..."

After saying that, he turned around, took the money and left, quickly blending into the background of the beach.

Keiko, who was stunned by his words, took a long time to recover, looked at the flowers in her hands that exuded this fragrance, smiled and sighed.

"What an incredible kid. For a minor, he's really good at talking. I'm sure he'll be a great salesman when he grows up."

Ning Weimin kept laughing and almost had a stomachache.

He really didn't expect that this young man would be silent before leaving, and even Princess Diana would use it to play cymbals.

"I agree. There are few people who can be as smooth-talking as this guy. And what he said just now is so reasonable. I totally agree."

"Which sentence?"

“A beautiful woman should own beautiful things.”

With that said, Ning Weimin took out a brightly colored flower from Qingzi's hand and quickly inserted it behind her right ear.

"Look, this flower should bloom here. You are more beautiful than the sea here..."

Obviously, Ning Weimin's move was successful. Matsumoto Keiko looked back at Ning Weimin, and her expression softened because of this sudden move and praise.

In turn, for Ning Weimin, this expression was also vivid enough, full of tenderness and love.

At this moment, the two of them could hardly feel the sea breeze blowing around them, and could not hear any sound.

All they could feel was the warmth brought to each other by their hands, and the love in each other's eyes.

Even through two pairs of sunglasses, they could feel the special things in each other's eyes.

"Oh, my God, this expression is really good!"

"Ah!?"

However, whether they wanted to or not, their emotional exchange was interrupted again.

Another stranger came to their side quietly and disturbed them.

When Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko quickly turned to the direction of the sound, this time they saw a middle-aged man holding a camera.

"She is indeed more beautiful than the sea! I really envy you, young man."

The other party also spoke English, but it was much more standard and fluent than the French boy just now.

"Who are you?"

"Do you even need to ask? Of course I'm a photographer. You can tell from my equipment."

Ning Weimin did notice the man's unique camera and bag at this time, which looked very professional.

And his hair was gray, and he was not young. He looked quite steady, and he didn't look like the self-righteous and frivolous person.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is David Bailey. I travel around and make a living by taking photos."

The man walked over and stretched out his hand to Ning Weimin.

Out of politeness, Ning Weimin also stretched out his hand in response. He asked a little curiously, "You speak English so well..."

"Because I'm British." The photographer named David smiled.

But what was even more surprising was that he actually spoke Japanese next.

"If I'm not mistaken, you should be Japanese, right? My last wife is Japanese."

There was no problem with communication now.

So when Ning Weimin re-clarified his nationality, David was also outspoken and expressed his attitude.

"Sorry, I don't mean to offend. But when I saw you from the camera, I couldn't believe my lens. I had to come and see it in person. Now I can say that, young man, you have a fine diamond. You are so lucky."

"I will take this as my compliment, thank you for complimenting my wife."

"Oh, I'm just being honest. Your wife has amazing visual effects. Just like a professional model."

Then David turned to Matsumoto Keiko and asked eagerly.

"Madam, do you have any experience in filming? Are you interested in being a model?"

This directly triggered the smiles of Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko, and Ning Weimin refused without hesitation.

"No, thank you."

"Why?"

"Because my wife is actually a movie actress. And she is very famous in Asia. She has shot many commercials. Although not many people here know her, I believe that your Japanese wife will know her."

This is a euphemism to express that he does not want to be disturbed again.

However, unexpectedly, this David is a bit persistent, and he made another request after giving up.

"So if you don't mind, how about I take a few group photos of you?"

"You want the photos for us?"

"Yes, I won't use them for commercial purposes, I just want to keep them for myself. To be honest, I always like to take photos of all kinds of couples, which can inspire my yearning for life and replenish my inspiration. And you two are the most perfect couple I have seen on this trip, especially your wife. I have been to most countries in Europe and America, and I have also been to Japan and several other countries in Asia, but I have never found a woman as radiant as her."

"What can I say? I have a perfect woman by my side."

"Yes, don't worry, if you agree to let me take photos, I will send you a copy according to your address after the photos are developed. No matter how far away, even if you go back to Japan, it doesn't matter. How about it? It will be evening soon, and I promise to take beautiful photos of you."

There is no way, seeing that the photographer is so sincere, Ning Weimin can only use his eyes to ask his wife's opinion.

And Matsumoto Keiko actually doesn't care, it's just a photo.

She didn't know how many photos she was secretly taken every day when she was in Japan.

Now that she was in France, she felt embarrassed to refuse such a polite inquiry.

So just like that, Matsumoto Keiko and Ning Weimin were photographed at sunset on the famous Martinez Beach by a British photographer who volunteered.

It must be said that this was also a very romantic encounter.

If their trip had ended here at this time, their first day in Cannes would have been too perfect.

But unfortunately, everything in this world has flaws, even on such a beautiful beach, not all encounters are pleasing.

Unlike the first two cymbals, the third person who disturbed Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko was not a likable person.

A few drunken college students in swimming trunks packed up their things and were about to go back from the beach, but they couldn't walk when they saw the graceful Matsumoto Keiko.

The oriental beauty with black hair was so charming and swaying in the sea breeze.

So several drunken college students immediately surrounded her, completely ignoring Ning Weimin, and went to chat with Matsumoto Keiko and chat with her casually.

The most excessive thing was that although Matsumoto Keiko's body language clearly expressed that she was uncomfortable with this situation.

Ning Weimin also stopped in front of her to protect her from being harassed.

But these college students still pestered her endlessly, and one boy even took out a bottle of whiskey and said rude words, trying to lure Matsumoto Keiko to the party with them.

Faced with such a helpless scene, it was simply a scholar meeting a soldier.

Ning Weimin had no choice but to take his wife away from the beautiful beach in the evening to prevent trouble.

Their first experience of setting foot on Martinez Beach ended in a rather disappointing way.

However, those college students were not too proud, because just as they saw Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko enter the taxi.

Ning Weimin, in a vengeful mood, finally shouted a few contemptuous words at them, which was enough to make them collectively break down.

"Hey, you rubbish, stop daydreaming! Your invitation is simply an insult to this lady! She only drinks champagne! Do you understand? Champagne!"