National Tide 1980

"Of course... of course!"

Ning Weimin answered doubtfully, feeling a little confused.

It was as if a crown was hanging before his eyes.

And he originally thought that the crown was just a display piece.

I feel that there is a high probability that I will only have the blessing of seeing this priceless treasure, and I am still wondering if I can touch it with my hands.

But Clinker was immediately told that the crown was originally prepared for him and would be put on his head soon.

So between denial and certainty, between loss and gain, it is full of the torment of sudden sadness and sudden joy, swinging between the unreality of belief and disbelief.

"So as a friend, are you willing to accept the money now? Then treat me to dinner..."

Matsumoto Keiko once again plucked up the courage to ask, and stared eagerly at Ning Weimin's face.

She pursed her lips hard out of nervousness.

In her imagination, the money could be of great use to Ning Weimin's life.

He should be able to wear a new type of sunglasses on his face.

He should also have a nice scarf around his neck.

His wrist needs a higher-end brand-name watch...

In short, he needs too many things and is suitable for too many things.

These are very easy things. She is sincerely willing to help him and is happy to be able to help him.

"I'm... flattered."

Ning Weimin was absolutely sure that he was not dreaming, and that the big star was indeed inviting him.

As the saying goes, it is hardest to accept the kindness of a beautiful woman.

He swallowed hard and hesitated for a moment, but still refused.

"Of course I am willing to treat you to dinner, but I really don't want to accept your monetary gifts. Because I also sincerely regard you as a friend. Is it possible for friends to do such a small favor and involve monetary transactions?"

But the difference from before was that even if he refused out of a man's pride, Ning Weimin had returned to his gentle and free-spirited normal state.

He is no longer paranoid and angry.

Because he truly understood Matsumoto Keiko's good intentions.

Yes, if they don't have good intentions and are not sincere, why would they ask me to meet here alone?

Wouldn't it be more convenient to just let the Watanabe who called him give the money to him?

It shows how stupid he was just now, how could he really become a young boy? He acted completely without thinking.

Is this the so-called care that leads to chaos, and the authorities are confused?

At this moment, Ning Weimin began to worry that Matsumoto Keiko would lose face because of his rejection again.

"I'm sorry, my reaction just now was a bit excessive. Please forgive my paranoia and immaturity. It's an honor for me to be your friend. What kind of food do you like? Please just say it. I apologize to you. .”

In this way, although Matsumoto Keiko felt a little regretful that he could not let Ning Weimin accept the money as he wished, he was somewhat relieved.

Especially out of understanding that a man wants to save face, he had to accommodate him.

"In that case, I won't force you. However, since we are friends, I would like to make a small request. Can you stop using honorifics to me? How strange it is to call me such a name among friends."

"Well, you are talking about...ah no, you are talking about it."

"Call me Qingzi from now on."

Keiko Matsumoto smiled lightly, looking a little playful.

"Ah...Okay, you're welcome then, Miss Keiko."

"I'm not polite anymore. Hey, do you really want to treat me? Can I choose a place?"

"Of course. Don't worry, no matter what. I can still afford a meal, even if it's a high-end restaurant. Should we go to Ginza or Roppongi? Japanese food or Western food?"

Although Ning Weimin only had a few hundred thousand in cash, he now had a credit card, so he felt confident.

He said in his heart, it was just a meal, no matter how expensive the food was, it would be impossible to eat five million yen.

However, he never expected that Matsumoto Keiko would actually say this.

"But I don't want to go to those high-end places. If I just want to go to a very ordinary and interesting place where workers and clerks frequent. Will you misunderstand me again? Will you be angry about this? ?”

"this……"

Ning Weimin couldn't help but be speechless and in trouble.

Because he couldn't be sure whether Matsumoto Keiko was deliberately trying to save him money when he said this, or whether it was just a whim and wanted to experience the life of ordinary people.

"It may surprise you, but the restaurant I mentioned has special meaning to me. It's right next to my middle school, and I really want to go there. It's a small restaurant opened by Korean expatriates. It has barbecue and bibimbap. , kimchi, grilled corn, pollack, and..."

Matsumoto Keiko's explanation was very convincing, but before she finished speaking, she suddenly paused.

As if he remembered something, he lowered his head and sighed softly.

For this reason, Ning Weimin actually felt a little distressed.

He subconsciously asked, "What else?"

"And...the rice dumplings...haven't eaten in years."

Matsumoto Keiko then raised her head again, with an indifferent smile on her face, as if she was touched by a certain memory.

For more than ten years, this memory has been engraved deep in the soul. Breathing with her, growing with her, it can no longer be erased.

"How many years?"

Ning Weimin's distressed feeling was undoubtedly aggravated by this expression.

His tone of voice also unconsciously became gentler.

"Well...it's been at least two or three years. I don't know if it's still there now, so I really want to go and see it."

It goes without saying that no man would be unwilling to fulfill such a wish.

Ning Weimin no longer thinks about anything else. He does whatever he wants, as long as the woman in front of him is happy.

So looking at Matsumoto Keiko's mesmerizing big eyes, he nodded solemnly, with a very sincere attitude.

"Maybe there is. Then let's go and have a look."

"Are you really willing to accompany me to try it? Don't force it."

"I'm not forcing myself. I really want to go. In fact, I'm very curious about where Miss Keiko goes to school. It would be great if I could see it?"

"I'm afraid this won't work. The school has been demolished."

"Really? That's such a shame."

I have to say that the relationship between men and women is so wonderful.

Once the matter was revealed, all the worries and discomfort that Keiko Matsumoto had just been worried about completely disappeared.

In fact, she had already planned this, otherwise she would not have arranged to meet in the afternoon close to dinner time.

Of course, she also backed down, feeling embarrassed and not wanting to cause trouble.

But in the end, he still couldn't resist his inner desire, so he moved forward step by step and extended an invitation to Ning Weimin.

But then again, doesn’t the meaning of life just lie in having desires?

In this illusory life, what could be more touching than this subtle touch?

If the mask and outer shell are taken away, wouldn’t all that is left of a person be a pounding heartbeat?

If we lose this desire, wouldn't people be like a cold and rigid dead person, reduced to a numb machine?

In particular, Ning Weimin's loving eyes in return fully fueled Matsumoto Keiko's self-confidence.

Just like fire that can burn on ice and snow.

Flames danced in front of my eyes, and sparks danced in the coldness.

As long as the flame never goes out, every spark will be a fire of hope.

So now Matsuzaka Keiko can look straight at Ning Weimin and look down on him.

She can control him and protect him.

She could lead him or let him.

Although for a proud person like Ning Weimin, the disparity in wealth and status is a shackle and obstacle to enhancing their relationship.

But in reality, a woman's most valuable asset ultimately comes from her own charm.

Yes! When I discovered that I was also attractive in front of this young man.

Matsumoto Keiko has become a free spirit, top-down, able to be coquettish and relaxed, with unlimited imagination and room for expression...

A little after four o'clock, Matsumoto Keiko drove Ning Weimin towards Ota District.

The place they were going to was once called Kamata Village.

Not only was Chosun Village where Matsuzaka Keiko lived as a child, but the earliest studio of Shochiku Pictures was also there.

Speaking of which, Keiko Matsuzaka's movie "March of Kamata", which became a hit in China and Japan at the same time, was actually filmed to commemorate the Shochiku Studio there.

But with the urbanization of Tokyo, everything has changed there now.

In the past, Chosuntun, which was once composed of acres of dilapidated houses, drunken singing, and loud Korean dialect, has been transformed into a decent commercial street and residential area.

The Kamata Photography Studio, which once made countless movie stars famous and was called "the city of dreams, the city of movies, our Kamata", has basically lost its original shooting function and only serves as a tourist attraction to receive tourists.

This section of the road is not too short, because the destination is considered an outskirts of Tokyo, and it takes at least forty or fifty minutes to drive there from the city center.

This is without traffic jams.

Therefore, this process on the road became a time that Matsumoto Keiko and Ning Weimin needed to pass the time by chatting.

Matsumoto Keiko first found a topic and talked about the book that should be returned this time.

"That book... aren't you in a hurry?"

"What did you say?"

"That's the book "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion". You lent it to me last time and promised to return it to you when we meet again. But I didn't bring it this time. I still want to read it some time. Is that okay?"

"This... of course is no problem. Don't be in a hurry, just take your time and watch."

"Is it okay with the boss?"

"It's okay. Don't worry, if there are any books you want to read, you can tell me."

"Not yet, I'll make a note of it. Thank you."

In fact, they had a tacit understanding. No one mentioned buying it, and no one mentioned giving it away.

Of course, they knew in their hearts that this book was nothing, and they all deliberately planted this foreshadowing so that their future contacts would have a reason.

However, even though they are attracted to each other and have a good impression of each other, they still don't understand each other well enough.

The resulting reserve prevented the two parties from successfully conversing on this topic.

Fortunately, looking at the constantly moving scenery outside the car window, Ning Weimin was also racking his brains to think of topics, and suddenly an idea came to him.

"After I went back last time, I couldn't help but be curious, so I asked others for your name..."

Sure enough, Matsumoto Keiko became interested in this topic involving herself.

"Oh? So?"

"I was completely treated as a freak! Although I was mentally prepared, I didn't expect you to be such a famous movie star. You have filmed so many famous movies in Japan! It was an embarrassing experience that I can't express in words!"

"How can it be so exaggerated?" Keiko Matsumoto laughed at first, and then whispered, "I haven't filmed for a long time. In fact, I am almost a washed-up actor..."

"You are too modest. Don't you know? The rental rate of the video of you starring in the movie is very high. It is very popular in the store."

"Hey? Have you been to a video rental store recently? Are you specifically looking for my movies?"

Matsusaka Keiko's voice clearly sounded happy.

"Yes, I promised you to keep it a secret. I wouldn't ask my acquaintances about you. I decided to ask the professionals directly. Unexpectedly, the owner of the video rental store looked at me like I was a fool. At that time, he He despised me in silence for at least a minute. Then he casually mentioned that there are more than a dozen movies you have made. He also pointed out posters in the store to me. I turned around and saw that there were four of them on the wall behind me. Five close-up posters of you. I was speechless. Can you imagine how I felt at that time? After that, I quickly rented a few video tapes and ran away."

As soon as he said this, a picture appeared in his mind, making Matsumoto Keiko couldn't help laughing.

"I can't blame you, you are a foreigner."

But Ning Weimin took the initiative to reject this reason for "exculpation", and instead made a self-reproaching review.

"No, that's not the case. Frankly speaking, I should feel ashamed. In fact, the movie "March of Kamata" in which you starred is not only famous in Japan, but also a sensation in China. At least hundreds of millions of people in the Republic have become celebrities because of that movie Your movie fans. I still remember that when the film was released in Beijing a few years ago, the venue was full and people lined up for hundreds of meters to buy tickets. Thanks to my neighbor who is a movie projectionist, I didn’t have to wait in line. . Otherwise, it would be too difficult to see this movie. You don’t know how many people in Beijing are obsessed with your role as Xiao Xia. Calendars and magazines with your photos have also become hot commodities. Too many people regard you as a dream I fell in love. Anyone who has watched that movie will be jealous of the luck of that walk-on guy. They say that this stupid boy's life is too good, right? And Ginjiro who abandoned Konatsu is a fool. And I didn't do anything. I thought that when I came to Japan a few years later, I would be lucky enough to meet the person who plays Xiaoxia. No wonder you look familiar. Unfortunately, my brain is not bright enough to remember your name, let alone recognize it on the spot when we meet. Come out..."

"Are there really hundreds of millions of people? I went to Kunming, China to participate in Japan Film Week a few years ago. A Chinese reporter said the same thing when interviewing me. I still didn't believe it. I didn't expect this to be true."

Keiko Matsumoto was a little surprised and said that Ning Weimin's words made her happier.

As for Ning Weimin's fault for not recognizing her, he didn't mind at all.

"However, it's not surprising that you didn't recognize me. There is actually a big gap between the actors' real appearance and the screen. The screen is all beautified by makeup artists and photographers through technology. What's more, that movie was made several years ago The photo was taken, and women age very quickly..."

Unexpectedly, Ning Weimin directly and resolutely denied her response.

"No, I cannot agree with this statement. Yes, you are very different from your screen image. Actors are very photogenic, and it is common for them to be less beautiful in person than on the screen. But with all due respect, what I didn't expect is that you in person You are actually more beautiful than the screen image. You also look thinner. And I just discovered that your temperament is actually changeable. I have watched five of your movies, but I feel that every role you have played All have unique beauty..."

Such compliments can almost be equated to words of love.

Matsuzaka Keiko suddenly felt her face heat up, and she actually felt shy from the bottom of her heart.

To be honest, although Ning Weimin's eloquence is good, Matsumoto Keiko has been listening to compliments like this since he never became famous.

After she became famous, she was almost drowned in such flattery and compliments, almost to the point where her ears were almost ringing.

Even though it is not very popular now, no works have been published for a long time.

But when people see her, they always pick up nice things to say.

So Matsumoto Keiko actually has sufficient immunity.

It cannot be said that we feel disgusted and indifferent in the face of flattery, but it is normal to be calm and indifferent.

But the problem is that the same words, said by different people, have different effects after all.

Just because these words came from Ning Weimin's mouth, it made Matsumoto Keiko's heart throb.

Any woman would be happy to receive recognition from someone she likes.

Especially Ning Weimin's insights into "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion" last time gave her great spiritual support.

Keiko Matsumoto was even more moved from the bottom of her heart.

"Thank you so much. I'm really touched. I had already lost confidence in my career, but thanks to your encouragement. I feel like there is still a glimmer of hope."

There are too many meanings in Matsumoto Keiko's words, and it is impossible for Ning Weimin to understand them all.

But despite this, he is still worthy of being a skilled technician in how to make people happy.

"Why do you think so? You are obviously the best movie actor in Japan, okay? You should really go to the place where the video is rented. You will find that many people are looking forward to your new movie. Of course, you are in commercials I've also heard about the accident. However, I think it's pointless for you to worry about this kind of misfortune. Because people are very forgetful creatures, and the negative effects will disappear. In the face of your absolute strength, this It will only be a temporary difficulty..."

"Stop comforting me. Aren't you afraid of me at all? Many people now think that I am an unlucky person. Being near me may bring bad luck."

"Afraid of you? Me? How is that possible? Don't forget, I'm a foreigner from China. The monsters and monsters in Japan can't control me. What's more, I'm lucky! I'm a person favored by God. If you are really a misfortune If you are a person with bad luck, then you should get to know me earlier. With me as a friend, bad luck will naturally stay away from you. Don’t worry, there is a saying in our capital city that if five words float in the sky, it won’t be a big deal. Son……"

Ning Weimin ridiculed the last sentence word by word in Beijing dialect.

At the same time, he lit the void with his hand and made an exaggerated gesture.

Matsumoto Keiko smiled broadly, but her imitation was a little worse.

"Five words... floated from the sky, this, none, no... what to say next?"

"Let's settle the matter."

"This... doesn't matter."

"Haha, by the way, it doesn't matter, you need to relax."

"Well, it doesn't matter if there are five words floating in the sky. I have already learned this Beijing dialect. Now I really feel that we are friends. Otherwise you wouldn't be so bragging..."

The two of them laughed like children, and their relationship became much closer.

However, after talking about these words, it seems that I can't find anything to talk about next.

Maybe it was because of nervousness, maybe because of restraint. Although they were eager to continue communicating emotionally, the two of them were a little afraid of going too far.

So considering that they still had enough time together, Ning Weimin took the initiative to fall silent this time.

As the saying goes, a person who speaks is not as good as a person who knows and is silent.

Even if it is flattery, even if it is showing off, even if you want to make the woman you like happy and leave a good impression.

He also needs to be relaxed, otherwise it will be self-defeating.

Keiko Matsumoto didn't force herself to find another topic.

Her thoughts were all on Ning Weimin beside her.

To be honest, she has never had such an experience.

In her private car, an almost stranger man was sitting next to her, and he could easily smell the perfume on her body.

Not only the perfume, but all the scent of her body, he could smell it.

Besides, he was nine years younger than her.

Eventually, they turned on the radio and listened to music.

Unexpectedly, it happened to happen that the theme song "Love in the Water", the theme song of the TV series "The Flower in the Water" that became popular all over Japan a few years ago, was broadcast on the radio station.

Not only does this TV series star Keiko Matsumoto, the song is also sung by Keiko Matsumoto herself.

So Matsuzaka Keiko felt inexplicably shy and wanted to change the channel.

But Ning Weimin begged to listen for a while.

In the songs praising love, the atmosphere becomes more subtle.