National Tide 1980.

Chapter 768 Homesickness
Disneyland in Tokyo, Japan is the first Disneyland in Asia.

Until the end of last century, it was the only one in Asia.

Therefore, as early as the beginning of its opening in 1983, it has achieved great success that has attracted worldwide attention.

Not only children all over Japan, but even adults all over Japan are rushing to come here to enjoy American-style entertainment.

Japanese college students are no exception, and they regard this place as the best place for young men and women to date.

Some people buy an annual pass because they are in Tokyo and often go there.

As a result, the location of Tokyo Disneyland, the North Shore of Tokyo Bay, has transformed into an emerging high-consumption area at an incredible speed, and has become a place full of resort hotels, leisure hotels, high-end shopping malls and entertainment venues.

For this reason, Tokyo Disneyland has become the pride of the Japanese, and they call it "the number one amusement park in Asia".

Especially the Japanese living in Tokyo, once they have the opportunity to contact foreigners, they can't help bragging about it.

Speaking of Disneyland in Tokyo, there are incredible rides and impressive performances everywhere.

Everything there is active and lively.

There are magical, novel, thrilling and exciting scenes and character scenes everywhere, enough to make people feel like they are real.

It is the most advanced electronic sound action device in the United States and Japan, which makes all this possible.

Then think about it, even the Japanese who have become a developed country are so fanatical and deeply fascinated.

What if the people of the republic who are still working hard for the goal of a well-off society see all this?
Presumably, no matter who comes to such an extremely modern large-scale theme amusement park suddenly, they will feel an indescribable mental impact and incomparable sensory stimulation.

In fact, as the Beijing models who are the first to go abroad as shouldering the task of public performances, this is how they feel.

On New Year's Eve in 1985, several girls who went to Japan to perform for Nishitura Department Store came to Tokyo Disneyland together for the first time.

The tall and slender women became excited when they saw special actors dressed as Winnie the Pooh at the gate of the amusement park to attract customers.

Immediately holding the balloon in hand, they swarmed up, took pictures and group photos, and laughed constantly.

Then I wandered around in the penny arcade of the world market, and I had a great time running around.

I don't care about the appearance, solemnity and elegance at all.

Especially Shi Kaili, seeing the grand parade of floats was almost crazy with joy.

If it wasn't for her companions who were pulling her hard, this fascinated girl would really be able to dance and dance, and would be "patted" by the lively Mickey Mouse and the naive Fruity Dog at the end of the float.

But there is a special case among these tall girls, and that is Qu Xiao.

She is an oddball among everyone, and she can't be happy no matter what.

The smiles on his face were all forced to not disappoint everyone.

Why is this so?

On the one hand, it is because Qu Xiao's aesthetics tends to be traditional, and he is naturally quiet, so he has never appreciated American popular culture.

In her eyes, the body movements of the characters in American cartoons are too exaggerated, and the plots are simple and straightforward.

This kind of thing that is only entertainment and lacks connotation is really tasteless and too noisy.

On the contrary, "Panda Story" and "Taro Taro" filmed in Japan, these animations with artistic conception, twists and turns, and profound themes are more likely to make her like and move her.

On the other hand, the U.S. imperialism is rampant and undisguised on the land of Japan, which makes Qu Xiao very disgusted.

In Japanese newspapers, you can often see negative news about the US troops stationed in Japan causing trouble and oppressing Japanese citizens.

But the Japanese government has always been weak, and often has nothing to do with these perpetrators, and can only make peace with it.

Even American companies have a detached status in Japan and can enjoy special benefits and treatment.

For example, Disneyland has no scruples and has formulated quite arbitrarily overlord clauses.

Not only is it strictly forbidden for tourists to bring their own food into the venue, but it also completely denies traditional Japanese food.

Rice balls and sushi are all targets of inspection, and they are not provided in the park.

The restaurants in the park only sell burgers, French fries, hot dogs, pizza, salads, steaks, fried chicken, fried pork chops, grilled chicken legs, waffles, sandwiches, and pasta.

There are also some cakes, fruit pies, donuts, churros, grilled sausages, popcorn, marshmallows, ice cream.

People who don't like American fast food can't even find a bowl of noodles.

So from Qu Xiao's point of view, this is simply unreasonable, it's a complete bully.

But what made her feel even more inconceivable and incomprehensible was the fact that the Japanese accepted everything without dignity and completely let it go.

Of course, the most important root cause is Qu Xiao's homesickness.

Originally, this performance took a long time. The models in Beijing all came to Tokyo after New Year's Day, and it has been a month and a half.

If it goes according to the original plan, it should end before the Spring Festival.

But the Japanese only celebrate the New Year, but of course they don't understand the Chinese people's longing for reunion.

In view of the fact that the performance was so good and the contract with Huaxia was about to expire, XJTLU unilaterally made an impromptu request, hoping to perform for another two weeks.

The person in charge who led the team to go abroad also thought it was a credit and beneficial to his official career.

He was overjoyed to actively contact with the country, and actually tried his best to facilitate this matter.

So on this special day, no matter how homesick Qu Xiao was, he couldn't rush back to the capital in time to celebrate the new year with his parents.

Especially recently, her mother's health is not very good, not only often coughs and wheezes, but also can't eat.

I have been thinking about my parents' Qu Xiao, how can I still be in the mood to play and laugh?
In fact, she didn't experience any entertainment facilities, she just walked around with everyone absent-mindedly.

After watching two performances, after two hours, when everyone walked into the cafe in the amusement park to take a nap, she didn't want to move anymore.

He reasoned that he was not feeling well and his feet hurt, and asked to stay here to rest and let everyone play by themselves.

At this time, I really have to say that a good sister is a good sister, and the friendship these years is definitely not watered down.

Regardless of Shi Kaili's naturally playful nature, and this is the first time she has come to such a fun amusement park, but at this time, she still can't rest assured that Qu Xiao is alone.

After the girl came out of the cafe, she ran wild for less than an hour, and then ran back to find Qu Xiao by herself.

He also brought gifts for Qu Xiao, a set of earrings with Minnie and Mickey kissing hearts, and a big cotton candy.

The novelty of this earring lies in a picture, which can be decomposed into three independent earrings, which can be matched at will.

Qu Xiao didn't see what it was at first, but thought it was a brooch or a magnetic sticker.

When Shi Kaili explained the real purpose to her, she was also a little surprised by this ingenious design.

The taste of cotton candy is even better, it actually tastes like a light fruit.

It's hard to say whether it's strawberry or blueberry, anyway, it's not the pure white sugar taste in China.

In this way, as the two girls sit together, you take a bite, and I share it together.

The sides of each other's lips quickly "grow beards", and Qu Xiao's mood finally improved a lot.

"Don't eat, don't eat, it's all yours..." Shi Kaili stopped first and wiped her mouth.

"There will probably be another competition next year. This time I must go all out to compete and win you. So eat more and gain weight so that I can look good..." After finishing speaking, she couldn't stop herself Haha smirk.

But even though she acted treacherously, Qu Xiao understood that she was trying to amuse herself on purpose, and was a little worried that she was on a diet too much.

"Don't be ridiculous. You girl should eat more. You look thin and your complexion is not good. I'm afraid you will faint on stage. Did you not eat last night? How much do you weigh now? Do you have ninety catties? Listen to my advice, you are already in good shape, you can’t go on a diet too much. Especially when you’re going to be on stage..."

"What about me? You eat every meal, but you eat as much as a cat. Seeing your pale face, the hemoglobin must not exceed ten grams. This is a lack of nutrition. These should be what I told you! "

"My complexion is not good. It's not because I didn't eat well, but because I didn't sleep well. You know, my mother is sick. She takes her body too seriously. I don't know if I went to the hospital for an examination? The day before yesterday Called, and when I asked about it, she perfunctory me. Now I can't go back at all, and I'm especially worried about her..."

"Okay, baby, don't think about it."

Shi Kaili put her arms around Qu Xiao, and put her face close to hers, trying to comfort her.

"You have to know that 90.00% of Qi's worries in this world are groundless worries. There are not so many real bad things. Isn't Auntie's health always good? The foundation is there, and there must be no problem. I think it's whooping cough at most. Don't worry Well, when we return to China, I'm sure Auntie will be cured. At that time, you can buy more delicious food for your mother and make up for it. On the other hand, you have to think about it and laugh at life. Otherwise, you have to How wronged to be sick. Auntie has to worry about you."

Qu Xiao is really grateful for such a good friend.

"Xiaoshi, thank you. I listen to you. To be honest, I envy you. If only I could be as optimistic as you, I would be an optimist."

Shi Kaili herself shook her head.

"Sister, do you still envy me? Tsk, everyone says I'm stupid, heartless, and not like a girl at all. I envy you."

Qu Xiao retorted seriously.

"That's because they don't understand you. You are the real great wisdom. The most important thing in life is to have a good mood, and happiness is what you earn. Brother Ning also said that people who treat others as fools often You are the real fool."

Shi Kaili was immediately happy.

"Haha, that's right, Brother Ning is so right, I have a deep understanding. If you don't say anything else, just say that those self-righteous men around us are so stupid. I discovered it in China, and many people don't understand How to show masculinity. It seems that to please a girl, in addition to pretending to be deep and putting on airs, you have to speak dirty words and be cynical. Or you just chase, pester, grind, and fawn on every day. Co-author of pedantic, ruffian, and feminine , This is our contemporary male. I really can't stand it, this kind of sick habit is simply seriously degenerated."

As a beautiful girl, well-known model.

Today's Shi Kaili and Qu Xiao will naturally receive the attention of many opposite sexes, as well as courtship from many sides.

So despite the fact that one of them is only in his early twenties and the other is only 19 years old, neither of them has really talked about a relationship.

But after several years of modeling career, everyone already knows what love is all about.

Those cold and warm, those smiles, those eyes, and the different motives behind them, they are also like a mirror in their hearts.

But even so, Qu Xiao feels that Shi Kaili's views on this topic are a bit extreme.

"You girl, your mouth is really amazing, it's just a knife. But isn't it a bit mean and generalized? It seems that there are no good men in our country. Is it only Japan's Takakura Ken who is a man? Let me ask you, Is Brother Ning the same as you said? Don’t tell me, you didn’t know about the Pilkardon company earlier? Brother Ning, for..."

Unexpectedly, this time, Shi Kaili caught the conversation instead.

"I know, I know, why don't I know? I know better, you must mention Brother Ning. Yes, Brother Ning is perfect. Brother Ning is capable, capable, courageous, affectionate and righteous, and handsome. Nowhere is worse than Takakura Ken. But the problem is, Brother Ning is only one. Is it enough for the two of us? Unless you cut him open with a knife. But then there will be a new problem, you want the first half What? Or the second half?"

"You girl, you are really going crazy! What nonsense are you talking about!"

Shi Kaili's teasing made Qu Xiao's face turn red, she couldn't help but raised her hand and patted the girl punitively.

"Ah" screamed, Shi Kaili rubbed her lower back, but didn't care much, and continued the topic.

"Hey, it's boring, you can't even take a joke? Besides, I'm not just targeting our compatriots in China. I'm targeting a broad group of men."

"In comparison, the Japanese are actually worse. Their male chauvinism is too serious, and you only know it after seeing more. I dare to say that they are polite and polite. Don't say that they discriminate against women from the bottom of their hearts. They have low social status. They don't know how to respect people who are superior to themselves. They are completely self-centered, domineering, and domineering. However, on the other hand, they are servile and flattering to those who are higher than themselves. Do you think this kind of man is hateful or pitiful? Whether they How rich, how well-groomed. I don't even have the slightest affection for them."

"I even have doubts about the basic quality of the Japanese. When I was in China, I hated men's fist punches. When I drank too much, I made a fuss. As a man, if you want to drink, you have to be calm and steady. I From the bottom of my heart, I hate those men who show their teeth and claws, scream, and laugh loudly. But in the end, the Japanese went too far. When they saw alcohol, they threw away all their education and etiquette. Unscrupulous quarrels in public places, dancing and nonsense, there is no I don’t care about others, I’ve become a clown. And the capacity for alcohol is generally bad, even light sake like water can make a drunk cat look like a drunk cat.”

"As for the Japanese's behavior style, let alone, they are too stubborn and don't think about you at all. How stupid do you think they are, every time they express their gratitude, they hold a buffet to entertain us? And even the restaurant I don’t know how to change it, it’s always the Prince’s Hotel. You said, those of us, who can’t control their weight, what can we eat? So many delicious foods are placed on purpose to make us feel greedy and uncomfortable. Besides, we have to force our face when we go Laughing, toasting with strangers, and having to take pictures with them is exhausting. By the way, that annoying Tikon will appear every time. The way he looks at you, it is obvious that he is not dead. That is a big bad wolf, You have to be careful, Little Red Riding Hood..."

The last few words naturally made Qu Xiao's face flush, and he wanted to pinch Shi Kaili's face.

"You little girl, you always make fun of me. Hmph, let you be bad, let you be bad..."

"Don't, don't..." Although she grabbed Qu Xiao's hands and begged for mercy, Shi Kaili continued to talk about the same topic.

"You're petty. I'm really thinking of you. I heard that Tikon Guang is engaged. I'm afraid you will be deceived..."

"You still say it, you still say it. It's none of my business what he likes. I don't thank you at all now. Your gift is a waste today..."

Shi Kaili suddenly felt that she had lost a lot.

She appeared on stage once, and the performance subsidy was only [-] yen.

It cost her [-] yen, nearly half, to buy the earrings.

In China, the official exchange rate is more than 30 yuan, and the real exchange rate of private exchange is at least 80 yuan.

"Okay, I was wrong, it's okay if I was wrong. How about this? Let's spend New Year's Eve together tonight, and we won't go to the banquet. My treat, let's find a Chinese restaurant to have a big meal. What do you want to order?" Let's just order something, and I'll go all out. Don't worry about money, weight, etc., just throw it all aside today, whoever you love..."

Shi Kaili decided to make up for the relationship between the two with practical actions.

Qu Xiao was indeed tempted, but he was a little worried.

"Let's not go to the banquet? How about that? If you don't abide by foreign affairs discipline and act privately, the team leader will tell you, right?"

"Don't worry, it's all right. If the team leader asks, we'll say he's sick and has a stomachache. What else can he say? Besides, the cooperation between Textile Bureau and Xipu Department Store will expire soon. Next time we come to Japan, we'll go to Osaka , performed for Takashimaya. Can the leader be serious with us? Besides, don’t we have a backer? Others don’t know that the minister likes you so much and treats you like his own daughter. Go, today is New Year’s Eve, why? I have to eat dumplings too..."

"I'll let you see what you can do. A weird girl."

Qu Xiao was completely moved by the words, and stretched out his hand to grab Shi Kaili's nose.

This is an act of teasing children in the capital, commonly known as "pulling a camel".

However, she has a better idea, and she doesn't intend to waste money.

"I agree with your idea with both hands. But, let's not go to restaurants, Tokyo is so expensive, and there are not many decent Chinese restaurants. And the dumplings here are purely pot stickers, and the stuffing is extremely unpalatable. I think If you want to eat dumplings, why not make them yourself. Our dormitory has chopping boards, rolling pins and vinegar, just buy some stuffing materials. The shrimp and crabs here are cheap! We can make three delicacies or crab meat. There are two divisions of labor, one for rolling and one for bagging, and it will be finished in a while. Well, it’s all bags anyway, so I might as well make more, make 150 of them, and let everyone try..."

Indeed, Qu Xiao is very thoughtful, and this is also true.

Chinese restaurants in Japan can never make dumplings.

Don't look at the ramen shops and dumpling shops everywhere in Tokyo, but the dumplings here are all fried in a pan.

A plate of six, 350 yen per plate, equivalent to thirteen or fourteen RMB.

The stuffing is only meat and onions, which is really unpalatable.

The Japanese eat this kind of dumpling completely as a dish, and use it for rice.

In our opinion, this strange way of eating purely staple food with staple food is called "dumpling set meal", which is very common in Japan.

The models from Beijing back then must not be used to it.

Often, if you can't eat two, you will feel greasy and even a little disgusting. This is also the uniqueness of Japanese dumplings.

However, Qu Xiao didn't expect Shi Kaili to be embarrassed by it.

It took me a long time to confide the truth like squeezing toothpaste.

"But, but I... I haven't learned it. I live in a big courtyard and eat cafeteria since I was a child. I won't lie to you, even my mother can't..."

Although Qu Xiao was surprised, he smiled generously.

"It's okay, so let me do it. We northerners, it's nothing to make a few dumplings. Don't worry about anything, just wait to eat."

This time, Shi Kaili was very happy, swallowed a mouthful of spit, and clapped her hands in applause.

"It's great, I miss our dumplings so much. So I have to pay for the ingredients. Don't, don't, don't fight with me. I wanted to spend [-] to [-] for tonight's meal. Haha , You are saving me money. Really, I am so happy to have you by my side. How can you do everything? If only you were my own sister..."

And right after, Shi Kaili couldn't sit still, she stood up and laughed, and was about to leave in a hurry.

"Let's go, move as soon as you say, you don't want to stay here anyway, so let's stop talking and buy something and go back quickly. Or, what time will it be after wrapping and cooking?"

This impatient look really made Qu Xiao feel a little funny.

"I'm talking about it. You glutton, why are you more anxious than me when it comes to dumplings? You don't even have an interest in the amusement park? You really don't want to stay? Don't regret it..."

Shi Kaili swallowed again, but pretended to be on the surface.

She took Qu Xiao's arm forcefully, talking while walking.

"What, don't be ignorant. Let's go back early. There is no one in the dormitory, so no one will grab the phone with you. I'm doing it for your own good, so that you can have the exclusive use of the phone. Who do you want to call? Go, go, go, go back before four o'clock, maybe Brother Ning is still in the company..."

"You come again! I'm really pinching you..."

"Ouch! Really! What's wrong with me wanting to chat with him? You obviously have a ghost in your heart..."

The two tall girls walked while talking.

Just like that, he disappeared into this completely American-style amusement park that is very attractive to children all over the world.

Who made this day New Year's Eve?

It's useless to let a nest of Mickey Mouse jump around these two girls, it's wishful thinking to let them stay.

All the entertainment and food that Asia's number one paradise has to offer was eclipsed on this day.

For the two girls, it is far less than a phone call to their parents, or a plate of dumplings made by themselves.

(End of this chapter)