National Tide 1980.

Chapter 910
Driving into Huaner Street, the blue sports car shifts up to a higher speed, like Kuafu chasing the sun, heading east all the way.

At around [-]:[-], the blue sports car arrived at Odaiba Seaside Park in Tokyo Bay.

Odaiba began in the Edo period (1603-1867), and was originally a fortress island to defend Edo.

But after entering modern times, the artificial island has gathered buildings such as the Fuji TV building, the telecommunications center, and the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, and gradually developed into a multi-functional island.

Swimming is prohibited here, but water sports such as windsurfing are allowed.

There is also a cruise ship terminal for sea sightseeing, where you can take a boat tour of Tokyo Bay.

Especially walking along the beach, you can also see the remains of the Edo period in "Odaiba Park".

It's just because this year has just arrived in 1985.

No matter the Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo, or as a memorial of the "Year of France in Japan" - the replica of the Statue of Liberty with a height of 12 meters, or even the world's tallest Ferris wheel with a height of 110 meters.

These landmark buildings and excellent scenery that will be praised by tourists in the future are not available at this time, which makes the entertainment here a lot less.

As for the corresponding benefits are not without.

It's just that when the sunset is approaching, there are fewer tourists who linger here.

After Matsumoto Keiko found a place to park the car, he and Ning Weimin walked along the coast to the beach.

As they turned their backs to the setting sun and reflected the sunset glow, they gradually traveled along the coast, walking forward like shadows.

It was easy to find a secluded place with few tourists.

And under the effect of the backlight, except for Ning Weimin, no one could see Matsumoto Keiko's face clearly.

This allows them to watch the sunset in such a public place, and it is rare for them to be able to enjoy the two-person world without any interference and watch the beautiful scenery change like ordinary people.

Near six o'clock, the sun has turned into a fiery red ball.

The multicolored rays of the sun sprinkled on the sea, and also on the sky and clouds.

I have to say that nature is really the best painter, and the naturally smudged clouds are the most appropriate brushstrokes.

God miraculously turned the sky into a colorful canvas, making a wonderful foreshadowing for the upcoming sunset.

"It's so beautiful, and it's just the two of us here."

Keiko Matsumoto, who was infected by the beautiful scenery, couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"It's not just the two of us." Ning Weimin said meaningfully.

"Is there anyone else?"

Matsumoto Keiko subconsciously looked around behind him, and was still puzzled when he turned around again.

"I didn't see anyone..."

"And the buildings and lights behind, as well as the sunset in front, are quietly accompanying us."

Only then did Matsumoto Keiko understand what Ning Weimin was referring to, and couldn't help agreeing.

"Ah, yes, I forgot. You are right. In this world, there are very few people who can accompany us so quietly without saying a word."

Keiko Matsumoto immediately expressed his appreciation.

"I think... you're quite romantic."

But Ning Weimin denied it with a smile.

"I'm not romantic."

"why?"

"Because romance is all about change, breaking things, and being invisible. And I lack that ability... For example, cicadas sing in trees, crickets in stones, grasshoppers in grass, bees in flowers Singing among the flowers, these are common sense, so it is not romantic. On the contrary... If the cicada sings in the grass, the cricket sings in the tree, the grasshopper sings in the flower, and the bee sings in the stone, this is Romance... I'm not that kind of person, but I'm very planning in doing things, and I like to plan ahead."

"It's so interesting, how did you come up with it?"

"Probably this is the inspiration of the setting sun, or...or you can say it. Because to be honest, if you judge it according to the definition of romance, then in my life, the most romantic thing right now is actually meeting you ..."

Matsumoto Keiko lowered his head and smiled a little shyly, but in his heart he was uncontrollably satisfied because of Ning Weimin's words.

She could tell that Ning Weimin's praise was full of sincerity, and his words came from his heart.

It is not romantic, but it is actually the most romantic.

She needs compliments too.

That is the air she lives on, and it is the reliance on which she can stand in the world.

Although she has achieved certain achievements, she is well known by the public in Japan, and is even a first-line star known as "Japan's No. [-] Beauty".

She'd heard almost every fancy compliment of any kind.

But a woman will always need compliments from the man she likes.

No matter how many times, no matter when, you will never tire of hearing it.

"You know a lot, and you are a talented and talented person. I believe... you will be successful in whatever you do."

Matsumoto Keiko responded to Ning Weimin's praise with these words.

However, similar to just now, Ning Weimin immediately became humble, and the degree seemed a little too much.

"No, Miss Qingzi, you are too flattering. In fact, I am a superficial person. I don't know or understand many things. It should be said that I am very ignorant."

So much so that Matsumoto Keiko was a little stunned for a moment, wondering if he had said something wrong just now.

"Don't look at me like that, I didn't lie to you."

Ning Weimin continued, "Really, I don't know, why didn't Westerners evolve better? After hundreds of thousands of years, their body hair is still so heavy. Also, why do Japanese people like sumo and baseball so much? ?In the news programs we watch every day, how many truths are there in the speeches of politicians? Why are women always stronger than men when disasters really happen? Eastern people like the moon, why do Westerners especially prefer the stars? Machine And why don't cats have ears?... You see, there's so much I don't know."

Ning Weimin expressed these doubts seriously.

But the more serious he is, the more he makes Matsumoto Keiko laugh, and the more he feels humorous.

"I don't know what you said."

Just at this moment, Matsumoto Keiko suddenly remembered an important matter.

She quickly opened the purse and took out a white box from it.

Inside the box is the Cartier watch she just picked for Ning Weimin today.

"Almost forgot, this thing, you should be useful..."

While speaking, she had already eagerly handed the box to Ning Weimin, and her voice became intimate.

"Open it and have a look, do you like it?"

But Ning Weimin didn't take it right away.

Because he only glanced at the logo on the box, he guessed about the contents inside.

Can not help but a little stunned.

"This... is too expensive..."

"It's just a watch, don't worry about the price. I bought it for you based on your needs. Accept it, wear it on your wrist, and it will be more convenient to check the time."

"This..." Ning Weimin was speechless.

He realized that Matsumoto Keiko had such an idea probably because he saw himself taking out his watch from his pocket to check the time.

In fact, there is a misunderstanding about this matter.

Because his watch is an Omega, it's not cheap.

As for the fact that his watch chain was broken, but he did not repair it in Japan, it was also because he planned to return to the capital in early January.

You know, Japanese New Year and Obon Festival are the two longest festivals in Japan.

For nearly a week, he stayed here alone and had nothing to do, so why bother?

What's more, in the capital, a problem that can be solved with a few dozen yuan, why pay the Japanese an IQ tax of [-] to [-] yuan?
No matter how rich he is, he can't spend it like this.

As a result, he dealt with it for a while, and in the eyes of Matsumoto Keiko, it became evidence of economic distress.

It was even more embarrassing to say that it was probably because his clothes were too plain.

The clothes I wear in Japan don't have any famous brands except the two sets of Pilkardon suits I brought with me.

Even the socks cost 490 yen a dozen, throw them away after wearing them, and don't need to wash them at all.

So obviously he used such an arrogant gold lighter, but no one thought it was genuine.

After getting acquainted with him, Zuo Haiyoujiro once kindly reminded him that it is best not to use such a dazzling lighter.

Because like this pure gold and gold-plated style, the Japanese know at a glance that it is imitated by British Dunhill or French Dupont.

And that kind of high-end imported goods are often used by talents like presidents and presidents.

So taking out such a lighter and using it is easy to make people laugh.

It is better to simply use a plastic lighter, which is cheap and convenient.

If you really want to be particular, use French Langsheng or Japanese Salome.

That's the brand used by section chiefs and ministers.

Ning Weimin only thought this advice was funny, and it was inconvenient to explain anything, so he obediently agreed at that time...

"What's the matter? Do you really mind that much? Last time I agreed to buy you a gift, and today is Thanksgiving in the West? Can I even give you a watch?"

However, when Ning Weimin was distracted, Matsumoto Keiko couldn't help feeling worried because he was still refusing to reach out, and his expression became a little lonely.

And this sentence finally made Ning Weimin wake up from his cranky memories.

He responded sharply, "No, no, I just didn't expect it to be such an expensive gift...Miss Qingzi, I am interested."

"As long as you like it, don't be shy."

"Thank you, I can't thank you enough..."

"Don't be so polite. Just put it on now, okay? I want to see..."

Seeing that Ning Weimin finally accepted the gift, he happily put the beautifully designed silver watch on his wrist.

It's such a perfect match, like a match made in heaven.

Keiko Matsumoto suddenly felt an indescribable joy, even a small sense of accomplishment.

She had rarely experienced this feeling in the past, and it was a pleasure purely exclusive to women.

And this subtle but incomparable pleasure, to her, was more new and more exciting than anything else.

This kind of taste can even make her glorious and luxurious life bleak for so many years.

Conversely, for Ning Weimin, this gift also seemed to be a key turning point.

If only his personal emotions had been a cloud of murky waters in the past.

If he has been hesitating in it, he doesn't know what he can fish out of the water.

So at this time he was able to see something, as if he had discovered a hidden treasure in the muddy water.

To be honest, Ning Weimin did not expect that these details of himself could be remembered by Keiko Matsumoto.

Although he knew it was a woman's habit and instinct.

Women will always remember the words and phrases that men inadvertently say with amazing memory.

But usually, it's all for self-interested purposes, and women will remember it.

What's more, Keiko Matsumoto is not an ordinary woman. Her career is doomed that the things she needs to consider will not be as common as ordinary women.

In this case, there is no need to say more about what it means for Matsumoto to give himself such a gift.

Ning Weimin was of course happy.

But I don't want to accept this gift for nothing, and I want to get something in return, as the saying goes, come and don't reciprocate.

Fortunately, he also happened to have something in his purse that could be used as a gift in return.

It's just that there is no eye-pleasing packaging.

In addition, he was also a little worried that the Japanese might not understand the value of this thing and not appreciate its beauty.

But after thinking about it, he thought that he should treat others with sincerity.

If you still care about a woman who cares about you like this, it's not like a man.

Then he opened his leather bag and took out a dark old wooden box.

He also handed over the box as Keiko Matsumoto did just now.

"I also prepared a gift for you..."

This of course surprised Matsumoto Keiko, she never thought that Ning Weimin would be prepared and she would receive a gift in return.

I was even a little flattered when I took the box.

"Yeah? For me? Bought me a gift too?"

Of course Ning Weimin had to follow suit.

"Yes, I bought it because I think it suits you very well. I don't know if you like it or not..."

"What is it?"

"You'll know when you open it..."

Keiko Matsumoto opened the wooden box with curiosity and eagerness, and a jade bracelet as white as suet came into view.

The most rare thing is that this bracelet not only has a good jade color and almost no flaws, but it is also made of traditional hinged wire.

The capital city also calls this kind of craft "twist twist". The craftsmanship is exquisite and exquisite.

After being stunned for a while, Keiko Matsumoto said, "Is this... a bracelet? Is it made of jade?"

"Yes. To be precise, it is Hetian jade, and this bracelet is from the Qing Dynasty, nearly 200 years ago. I found it by accident in a flea market in Tokyo."

Ning Weimin explained in detail.

And that's actually why he was almost late for today's date.

Originally, he went to the flea market to buy some cheap furniture.

He doesn't like tatami and is not used to it, so he wants to get a square table, a coffee table, a small sofa, a small bench.

Unexpectedly, today I saw several treasures that I couldn't bear to miss.

In fact, apart from this jade bracelet, he also found two pieces of Ru porcelain in the market, which could not be distinguished from the Tang Dynasty or the Song Dynasty. One side had a jade seal with the words "Le Shan Tang" from the Qing Palace.

As a result, all the cash he had with him was left there, not to mention that he didn't even have the money for the car ride, so he rushed to the hotel on his legs.

No way, credit cards can't buy old things or pay fares, there is no way.

"What? Is it an antique? Then this thing must be expensive?"

"It's definitely not as expensive as the watch you gave me. I hope you don't dislike it."

"How? I like it very much..."

"Isn't it forced? To be honest, I found that Japanese people rarely wear bracelets, and few people like jade."

What Ning Weimin said is really true.

In fact, it was precisely because of this that he was able to buy this bracelet at a cabbage price of [-] yen, and the sapphire seal with only [-] yen.

The Japanese do not recognize this, and pay more attention to calligraphy and painting, porcelain, bronze and lacquerware.

Porcelain like those two small bowls cost Ning Weimin 17 yen.

But such a fact cannot be established here with Keiko Matsumoto.

She was really happy, and she fully realized the "romantic" that Ning Weimin just said.

This can be seen from her movements, she took out the bracelet with ease and care, as if touching a priceless gem.

"It's not forced at all. I want to try it on. Wait a minute... What do you think? Does it look good?"

Seeing that Matsumoto Keiko was a little clueless and put the bracelet on his hand purely by instinct, Ning Weimin's hands trembled slightly.

He subconsciously wants to help out, even very eager to do so.

But he couldn't stretch out his hand, and secretly grabbed a handful of air.

Fortunately, Keiko Matsumoto put it on quickly.

Although she looked a little nervous, this exquisite white suet bracelet matched her elegant wrist very well, and also matched her temperament, as if it was originally custom-made for her.

"Well, it's pretty. No, it's too beautiful. I knew it would suit you."

Ning Weimin said sincerely that no one can question the tone he used to express his affirmation.

"Then...let me see yours too."

Matsumoto Keiko pointed to Ning Weimin's wrist with a contented smile.

Ning Weimin immediately understood what she was thinking, and stretched out his left arm, and placed it in front of Matsumoto Keiko, in the light of the setting sun.

Both of them are like children at this moment, smiling shyly, staring at each other, eyes full of complex emotions.

Under the envelope of soft sunlight, they were very close.

He looked at her, at that exquisite face that fascinated thousands.

Look at her elegant wrist with the jade bracelet.

She also looked at him, at his handsome yet masculine face, at his young wrist with a new watch.

At this moment, the setting sun was almost hanging in front of their eyes.

But they didn't have time to take care of it at all, they only felt that everything around them was silent, very quiet.

Ning Weimin could hear Matsumoto Keiko's heartbeat, because he had lost his usual rhythm and rhythm.

He also smelled the scent of Keiko Matsumoto's hair, it didn't seem to be shampoo, maybe it was perfume?

And the pale blue veins on the neck.

Perhaps it was the slight beating that released the aroma that penetrated into the pores, mixed with the smell of the skin?

Matsumoto Keiko also heard the beating sound, which was the beating of the hands of the watch on the dial.

At first, like water drops in a stalactite cave, there is a soothing rhythm.

Then it became more and more urgent, more and more chaotic, and more and more out of control.

After that, she seemed to hear the beating of the veins on the young wrist...

That's it, the setting sun disappeared silently when they only noticed each other.

If they could take a closer look, they would find a huge red fruit falling from the sky, slowly rolling down from the clouds.

In less than a dozen seconds at most, it disappeared and fell into the sea.

But at the same time, because of this, it shot out incomparably gorgeous pulp and juice, dyeing half of the sky red in an instant.

(End of this chapter)