National Tide 1980

The JAL flight arrived at the Capital Airport of the Republic on time at 13:50 pm.

As soon as Ning Weimin stepped out of the cabin door, he felt a dry and cold wind blowing towards him.

This smell was all too familiar to him.

The smell blowing on his face was like applying cooling oil on his temples, making him feel energetic immediately.

This is what he wants, this is the taste he hopes for.

He has been abroad for half a year. Even though everyone says that the air along the coast of Japan is good, what he thinks about in his heart is the local flavor.

He breathed a long sigh of relief. Unlike the Japanese on the same flight as him, almost all of them choked on the earthy-smelling sand in the capital and shivered in the biting northwest wind.

Unfazed by the cold, he strode down the gangway and followed the flow of people toward the airport building.

However, before 1999, the Capital Airport had only one terminal and ten boarding gates.

Therefore, the Capital Airport in this era seems a bit disorderly.

Even though it was Chinese New Year's Eve, foreign tourists coming to the capital on that day almost all arrived together at this time, which still overwhelmed the airport.

For example, right now, several flights from different countries in Southeast Asia and different regions, as well as several different domestic flights, arrive one after another. However, there is only one exit and one passage, resulting in a chaotic flow of people.

When Ning Weimin left the station, he was not as free and easy as before.

He was still squeezed into the crowded crowd and could only move forward slowly.

At this time, the obvious difference between domestic and overseas tourists can be clearly seen.

On flights from overseas, the people who get off are all human-like and dog-like, wearing gold and silver, with cameras hanging around their necks.

Even though the lighting at the airport is dim, you can tell from the style of clothing and the luggage they carry that overseas travelers are much wealthier than domestic travelers.

His behavior is even more carefree, he is free and casual, and he jumps in line at will.

Even the Japanese, who are now famous for their disciplined national characteristics, seem to have changed their appearance as street gangsters.

The quality is low, they are loud, and some people bully Chinese people for not knowing Japanese.

They complained about the outdated facilities at the Capital Airport and made fun of the shabby conditions of third world countries.

It's not like they follow the rules at home.

On the contrary, it is the compatriots from mainland China who are the most abiding by public order and the most public-minded.

It's a pity that although mainlanders in mainland China have long been wearing blue, green and gray colors.

However, the color matching and mental outlook are a bit old-fashioned and conservative, and there is still a big distance between them and overseas tourists.

In particular, there is a serious lack of optimism and self-confidence.

It's really depressing to say it.

In fact, the level of mainlanders who are eligible to fly is not low, and most of them are at the county and regiment level.

On the contrary, overseas tourists come from all walks of life, including working class, blue-collar or red-necked people.

However, when mainlanders see these outsiders, they often inadvertently show envy mixed with fear, curiosity and flinching, and try to avoid them as much as possible.

It is possible that even they themselves are not aware of the inferiority complex reflected in this complex psychology.

And this made Ning Weimin feel particularly uncomfortable.

This is called a thin horse with long hair, but a poor person with short ambition.

He said in his heart, my fathers and fellow countrymen! Why do you think you envy them?

Not to mention that in a few decades, our airport will be awesome enough to allow them to turn around as soon as they get off the plane.

The key is that these grandsons who come to our place don’t have many good things.

What do you think, can it be what they say? Are you here to help the Chinese people in their construction?

fart!

I really hope you all understand what these grandsons are talking about!

In fact, most of them are speculators and big liars who took advantage of our country's reform and opening up and the opportunity to attract investment.

Among them, there are many anti-China elements who make money from us and throw blame on us.

Never treat them as good people...

Yes.

Even though Ning Weimin went to Tokyo, Japan, he had similar thoughts.

But he can mess with others, but he is not willing to let others plot against his hometown.

He felt that if these foreign profiteers defrauded people in the capital, it would be like defrauding him of his own money.

Who made this his home?

Fortunately, this depression and helplessness did not last long, as soon as I picked up my luggage and walked out of customs.

These annoying foreigners gradually dispersed from Ning Weimin like flying flies.

And just as Ning Weimin expected, as soon as he came out of the airport, he immediately saw his buddy whom he hadn't seen for a long time and missed very much.

Luo Guangliang and Xiao Tao were guarding the exit like two doorkeepers.

They even gave the foreigners who came out one by one a "security check" with their eyes.

Perhaps it's because they both have a cold look on their faces, and their eyes are too unruly. Even foreigners are confused by this unique look.

Perhaps it was because each of them was wrapped in a military coat, a fur hat, and big leather boots.

Such clothes are too easy for foreigners to misunderstand and think that they are two military police with a special mission.

In short, the deterrent effect is straight to the max.

Anyway, everyone who passed by them and was looked at by them was like a deported war criminal, and their eyebrows were lowered and their eyes were submissive.

Especially the few Japanese people who were talking shamelessly around Ning Weimin just now suddenly became good children again and hurried past without even daring to look directly at them.

This made Ning Weimin feel laughable and generous, but also couldn't help but feel emotional.

Just these two guys, working individually, it's a waste of materials.

It would be great if they could really wear "tiger skin".

Even if we are just guarding the airport, we can still protect our country and enhance our country's prestige. What a pity!

This can only be said that the biggest problem in the country is the unreasonable allocation of resources and manpower.

"Brother Ning! Over here!" Xiao Tao, with sharp eyes, was the first to catch a glimpse of Ning Weimin.

He immediately changed his smile and waved at him.

"Welcome, welcome, warm welcome, welcome your return, sincerely welcome you back to the embrace of the motherland."

Luo Guangliang was no longer as calm as before. He stepped forward and held Ning Weimin's hand, with a smile on his face that was extremely affectionate.

"Weimin, you are finally back. Fortunately, fortunately, the plane was not delayed at last."

Of course, Ning Weimin couldn't help but say a few polite words.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. It's New Year's Eve and I have to go all the way for you."

"Hey, what are you talking about? You're a heretic, aren't you? I'm just looking forward to you coming back to celebrate the New Year. Not to mention the two of us, when I heard that you were coming back today, the whole hospital was very happy. Especially Uncle Kang, who has become a great person in the past two days. God misses you. Nothing else, I’m just waiting for you to go home for New Year’s Eve dinner. Go home quickly.”

After speaking, Luo Guangliang raised his hand, and a military coat he brought was first put on Ning Weimin.

"It's cold in the capital, and you're wearing too thin clothes. Fortunately, I've prepared some. Come on, put them on."

Indeed, since it was the middle of winter, even when the sunshine was at its strongest in the afternoon, the capital was still freezing.

The minus five degrees here is much colder than the zero in Tokyo.

Although the coat on Ning Weimin's body is handsome, it can't hold up even if he is outdoors for a long time.

This time, he quickly wrapped himself up with joy, and was truly moved.

"Third brother, you are still thoughtful for me."

I don’t know whether it’s because the military coat is made of cotton or because of the warmth of affection, but as soon as I put it on, I immediately felt warm.

But Xiao Tao didn't want to be embarrassed and said something smart.

"I say Third Brother, please don't be too polite. Brother Ning is someone who has returned from overseas, so he may not be used to wearing this. He may not be happy that this cheap thing blocks such a beautiful coat underneath."

When these words came out, Luo Guangliang was stunned.

Ning Weimin, on the other hand, didn't know whether to be angry or laugh.

He had almost forgotten how to say bad words, so he immediately broke the habit because of this.

"Fuck! You kid was just trying to push me when I came back, right? You like this coat, okay, I'll take it off and give it to you. But there's one thing, you have to take off your military coat now. Just wear this... "

Xiao Tao was not stupid and quickly changed his mind. "No, no, Brother Ning. Just kidding. I don't want it, I'm afraid it will freeze."

"It's your uncle. If you're cold, I'm not cold, right? What's your intention?"

"Okay, I was wrong. I don't think Japanese people care about warmth but only style."

Xiao Tao quickly saluted and changed his words with a smile. "Okay, I'll help you carry your luggage, so it's a good deal, right? Let's go, Taijun, let's open the way to Mas..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took over the two large trolley suitcases in Ning Weimin's hand.

Then he held one by one and ran towards where the taxi was parked.

But the problem is that diligence is hard work, but the nature is hard to change.

This guy does one thing in front of others and another behind his back.

As soon as he turned around, he spoke quickly and dishonestly, babbled to himself.

"Hey, that's strange. Nothing seems to have changed since I came back from Japan. I thought I could bring back a taste of the Japanese flavor of 'Bagya Road'..."

Look, what a mouthful this is!

So this guy has a lot of work to do, and he's still not doing well.

Afterwards, Ning Weimin got a kick on his butt without any suspense.

Hold on to this guy, Thief Sun!

But having said that, I can't blame Xiao Tao for being such a foreign and foreign person today.

Because all three of them were wearing military coats, there was a problem. Taxis refused to take them and did not do their job.

At the airport gate, the taxis that were busy working around saw them as if they hadn't seen them, and ignored them without squinting.

Taxi drivers only try to recruit well-dressed and easy-to-recognize overseas tourists like flies looking at shit.

To put it bluntly, you are judging people by their appearance, which is extremely snobbish.

Xiao Tao also had a bad temper. He even asked for two cars, but was rejected and rejected.

The third car refused to pull over when asked.

Now he couldn't hold his temper anymore, and he almost wanted to show off his face to the driver.

"No? Why are you stopping here? What about the voluntary exhibition?"

"Hey! What are you talking about? Are you looking for a fight?" The driver was not a good person and looked coldly at him.

"Young! That's not a small tone. Can you do it?" Xiao Tao sneered sarcastically.

"Challenge! I've seen a lot of pricks like you! I won't pull you away. What's going on..." The driver did not back down, but even used the bar.

After a few words, Xiao Tao's face turned ferocious, and he was about to take action.

Fortunately, Luo Guangliang and Ning Weimin were nearby, and they both quickly called for a stop.

"Xiao Tao, stop it! Is it okay for someone who is celebrating the New Year just to have a quarrel over a few words?"

As soon as Luo Guangliang opened his mouth, Xiao Tao immediately restrained his wildness.

Ning Weimin dealt with the driver more directly.

He simply took out his wallet, opened it, took out two thousand yen notes and stuck them on the windshield in front of the driver.

"Master, don't say no. If you don't, you can go home to celebrate the New Year. Who is freezing here on New Year's Eve? I know, you are just here for the foreign exchange coupons. Do you think this is okay?"

Not to mention, it’s just a monk from afar who can recite sutras.

Japan's "Noguchi Hideyo" is more effective than our "Great Unity".

"Hey! Yen!"

The taxi driver's eyes lit up immediately and his attitude changed accordingly.

"Okay, before you start talking ugly, I can collect the money first."

"Okay, more refunds and less compensation." Ning Weimin simply handed the money to the driver from the window.

The driver was so happy that he not only got out of the car to open the trunk, but also used honorifics.

"Okay, I'll help you clear up some space and put your things away, and then we'll leave."

After we got in the car again, we walked around and smoked with each other.

The driver's attitude became even more friendly, and he took the initiative to start chatting while smoking.

"Hey, you guys are coming back from Japan? Dongyang is a great place, even better than Hong Kong City. Judging from the looks of you, you are going to bring a lot of Japanese electronics when you come back this time, right?"

However, Xiao Tao was still a little angry and still sarcastically said.

"Hey, buddy, I'm not talking about you. You can't just shake your head when you see us Beijing people, just attract foreigners. When we go to Shanghai and Huacheng, the taxi drivers there are not like you. Not all of them. Make money."

However, the driver had his own reasons.

"Hey, this money is different from money. The year before last, the foreign exchange coupons were exchanged for one yuan and 12 cents for the RMB. This year, it's two yuan. If I recruit a compatriot, I will earn half less. I can't afford such a big deficit. Besides, even if you are willing to give more RMB, no foreign exchange coupons will work. If you go to the mall and take a look, all tobacco and alcohol counters have two. As long as you have the foreign exchange coupons, you can buy good cigarettes and wine. You must If you give people RMB, they have to accept it."

"In addition, this place is different from other places. How many foreigners are there in Shanghai and Huacheng? In the entire Republic, we are the only one with an embassy in Beijing. So there are also the most foreigners. Especially in the past two years, there have been many foreigners popping up in airport hotels. It is several times more than in the past. But conversely, the number of taxis in our capital ranks behind those of Shanghai, Hainan and Huacheng. Counting all the taxis here, ours, big and small, new and old, is less than one Ten thousand taxis.”

"To put it bluntly, even if all the cars in the city are piled up at the Capital Airport, the foreigners can't pull them all. How can there be time to pull our own people? If I want to catch whoever I want to pull, then I can't be a fool. If nothing else, You guys, just for the sake of me still being at the airport on New Year's Eve, please be more understanding."

The elder brother in Beijing can talk about it, this is something that will be well-known in the future.

This time, even if it was a fallacy, it was an objective fact, and Xiao Tao was speechless.

What's more, you know your own business.

Before Ning Weimin left, he asked them to pull up a tourist tricycle fleet in the Temple of Heaven Park, so they could count on transportation.

Although it is still under preparation, when it was first established, Ning Weimin had already said that it must target foreigners.

So this is called Huo Yazi eating fat meat, let alone fat (who).

"Hey, Brother Ning, are there taxis all over the streets in Tokyo, Japan? I saw in the movie that they just did a casual trick and stopped right next to you." After thinking about it, Xiao Tao, who was unwilling to accept it, finally had no choice but to Go back to Ning Weimin to find face.

Unexpectedly, before Ning Weimin could speak, the driver, who knew both astronomy and geography, took over the conversation.

"Can we compare with Tokyo? How much salary do Japanese people earn? Let alone Japan, even Hong Kong City can't compare. I have attracted Hong Kong customers, and I heard people say that ordinary citizens in Hong Kong City earn less than the three of us. There are many adults. When I go shopping or buy things in the port city, I always take a taxi. Are we from the capital?"

This is a good argument, it’s standard hearsay.

Even Ning Weimin couldn't help being amused, so he could only reply to him with profound meaning.

"It's not possible now. But in the future, you can't say for sure."

But the driver didn't realize it until he died. He still shook his head and sounded as sure as if his father was the Minister of Transportation.

"There is no chance in the future. I still have money to buy things. How many people can afford to spend dozens of dollars to buy convenience? I have to feel bad for him. Think about it, it only costs a few cents to take the bus and 30 cents to take the subway. The airport shuttle bus is only one yuan. How big is the difference? The most you can do is wait a little longer and stand a little longer. For ordinary people, it’s not a big deal. To be honest, it’s really hard for a generous person like you to pay foreign currency for a ride when you come back. See more. You are not like someone who spends public funds. You probably made a fortune abroad and came back to enjoy the blessings, right? Let me see, the number of taxis in the capital is only 10,000 at most. No matter how many there are, who will take them? ah?"

In this regard, Ning Weimin did not intend to argue anymore, so he could only laugh it off.

Yes, in fact, we only need to make a simple collage of the desolate early spring in the capital in front of us and the majestic scenery that will belong here thirty years later. Anyone can't help but marvel at the majesty of this change.

The great changes in the capital are not only the glory of the country, but also a shining chapter of history.

But it is a pity and luckily that no one can foresee it except him...