National Tide 1980.

Chapter 914 Sympathy
On the journey of more than an hour, as he gradually approached the city center, the increasingly prosperous Tokyo street scene also brought a greater visual impact to Zou Guodong.

Just like Ning Weimin, who first set foot on the land of Japan a few months ago.

Zou Guodong's big black and white eyes were wide open, looking around like a newborn baby.

Even though it was just a quick tour, I took a bus on the highway in Tokyo.

But everything he saw on the way seemed new to him.

The degree of greening in Tokyo, the road facilities in Tokyo.

There are actually electronic signs that can show the traffic congestion in Tokyo.

There are also so many famous brand cars on the road, and high-rise buildings lined up on both sides of the road.

All of this surprised and shocked Zou Guodong.

As a result, even if the main purpose of this trip is to ask questions about the appreciation of the yen, there is enough time to sit on the bus.

But Zou Guodong didn't have much in-depth discussion with Ning Weimin on this issue.

Just chatted about it.

Because in the second half of the journey, Zou Guodong's eyes were almost fixed out of the car window, and he couldn't move it away.

Frankly speaking, neither Ning Weimin nor Zou Guodong are people who have never seen the world.

Ning Weimin is a time traveler, so needless to say.

Even Zou Guodong worked for the company several times, and was ordered to go to Hong Kong City twice and Paris once.

But the problem is that in this era, the Japanese are indeed at the forefront of the world in many places.

If you compare it with Hong Kong City, there are no messy telephone poles and disorganized vendors in Tokyo, and the rationality and cleanliness of the city's planning are far superior.

Compared with Paris, which has preserved its historic sites to the greatest extent, Tokyo's high-rise buildings and the degree of electronic society have surpassed it.

The appearance of the city is much more fashionable, more international, and full of sense of technology.

Even comparing Beijing and Shanghai 30 years later in Ning Weimin's mind, Tokyo at this time is not much inferior.

This is still an era without large LCD screens, mobile phones, and LED lights.

In short, Tokyo can prosper to this point and become a city that never sleeps and a central city in Asia, attracting people from all over the world to come here.It cannot but be admitted that the Japanese created such an economic miracle in the decades after the war by relying on hard work and hard work, and by catching up with their fortunes.

The more people who have seen the world, the more they can understand how difficult it is for the Japanese to make Tokyo like this these days.

In addition, the Japanese are indeed too similar to ourselves.

Chinese people who have seen all this with their own eyes can't help but compare the domestic situation.

And this comparison compares the big cities in China to rural areas.

To put it bluntly, if such a miracle was created by Westerners, we would be in a better mood.

But conversely, such a thing was actually created by the country we have always called Japanese slaves in the past, or the little Japan we called devils.

The mental stimulation brought by this is great.

So, it's no wonder that Ning Weimin and Zou Guodong both love this Tokyo, which can make many people lose their delicacy and dignity.

Tokyo, which has made many people weak, has also made many people harden.

It produces complex emotions of love and hate, and is amazed and intoxicated for a while.

The contrast of this effect even extends to Ning Weimin's residence.

You know, there is no commercial real estate in the capital these days.

Zou Guodong followed Ning Weimin to his high-end apartment in Akasaka, and was surprised at the hotel-style management service at first.

Seeing the uniformed guard at the door helping them carry the boxes with great care, he was all smiles.

Zou Guodong thought that Ning Weimin took him directly to a star-rated luxury hotel.

And when they entered Ning Weimin's apartment in the elevator, they began to observe the layout of the room.

The bathroom with dry and wet separation, the open kitchen design, and the electrified kitchen and bathroom equipment all open Zou Guodong's eyes.

But there is also something that he never expected, that is, Ning Weimin has too little furniture.

The huge living room didn't even have a big sofa.

There is only a small sofa for one person facing the TV.

The coffee table is replaced by a small square table, and even the phone is placed on the small bench.

The most amazing thing is that the semi-old [-]-inch color TV and a video recorder are actually placed on a wooden box.

Among the three bedrooms, the west-facing one was used as a study by Ning Weimin.

There is a desk, a chair, and bookcases, but they are also simple.

Apart from a Japanese dictionary and two Japanese novels, the books placed on it are legal documents and business materials.

There are also more than a dozen packed trolley cases that have just been shipped from Hong Kong City, and the boxes are piled up here.

Those who knew it was the residence, but those who didn't know it thought it was a company's warehouse.

And the second best facing is Ning Weimin's bedroom, which has no bed and no wardrobe.

Just a big mattress was placed on the ground, and the clothes except suits were hung in the closet, and the rest were just thrown in the suitcase.

As for the last tatami room, it was the messiest.

The original owner probably used it as a tea room, but Ning Weimin used it to store antiques, large and small, that he bought from the Tokyo flea market.

What wooden boxes, lacquerware, bronzeware, calligraphy and painting, inkstone, jade, porcelain, pen holders... There are already hundreds of pieces, large and small.

Put them here, they are all piled up one by one along the wall, in various colors and materials, one pile in the east and one base in the west.

It looked as if he was going to perform some kind of black magic here, and set up a magic circle.

So when Ning Weimin delivered the three trolley cases to the study, Zou Guodong, who had finished the tour, couldn't bear it anymore, and expressed emotion.

The reality was completely at odds with his expectations.

"It's unbelievable. How can your living conditions be so simple. I was still thinking about it when I was in the capital. You kid must have earned enough money to come to Tokyo in such a hurry, and you feel that there is nowhere to spend it in the country. It must be in the capital." Indulge in pleasure in this world of flamboyance. Live in a villa, play with women, spend time and wine. I didn't expect that this house is nice, but it's ostentatious. What's the matter? I can't even bear to buy a few decent pieces of furniture, so I deal with it so poorly. Really Cheng Ge Langtai? Are you still here, things are not going well, and there are financial difficulties? The clothes are also, why are you dressed so shabby, how can you look like an executive of a clothing company? I am surprised. You are Are you here to be a capitalist, or a foreigner to jump in line?"

"Mr. Zou, thank you for your concern. But I still have to say, you really don't understand me."

Ning Weimin took the kettle to boil water, but he was not ashamed of Zou Guodong's teasing.

"I'm never stingy when I spend money, but I never spend unnecessary money. For example, if you say that I wear shabby clothes, and I have neither customers nor business negotiations here, who will I pretend to be rich for?" ? The Japanese don’t make it difficult for you when you work here, they are strict and follow the rules. On the contrary, the rich pay more taxes and fees, so there is no need for me to dress well.”

"As for the furniture, I'm so busy outside every day that I don't have much time at home. I mostly sleep. I will be even busier when the restaurant opens in the future. Why should I buy such good furniture? The conditions are good enough Come on, I'm a bachelor, what else do I need besides watching TV and drinking a few cans of beer?"

"I'm not afraid of your jokes. I got all these furniture from the second-hand market. The total of all the furniture here, as well as the TV and video recorder, does not exceed 50 yen, otherwise [-] won't be enough. I will save the money When you come down, it’s better to eat better by yourself and buy some Chinese antiques that flowed to Japan to take back. On the other hand, if you look at this house again, because the yen can appreciate, the house price will definitely rise. I live for a long time, so I don’t feel bad , no matter how expensive it is, you have to buy it. So this house is not rented, but my personal property."

The last sentence surprised Zou Guodong. "What? You bought a house in Tokyo? How much does it cost?"

"It's not expensive. I exchanged Japanese currency early. It's almost equivalent to 120 million RMB."

"It's so expensive! How big is the room you said just now? Then the square meter can't be more than 1? Be good! That's no wonder! The money you earned was mostly spent on this room! I don't know. Now I understand. After buying this house, where do you have any money? There is really no need to rush to buy furniture. Earning money at home and spending it abroad is hard work for you!"

Zou Guodong said with concern, he looked at Ning Weimin with the expression of how brave you are.

Ning Weimin smiled wickedly, and did not reveal his real financial resources.

He only smiled and said, "It's still worth buying. Now... it's equivalent to earning 120 million. If you sell it, you can get it immediately. Lao Zou, the Japanese property market is not hot right now, and the price can still be bought. Do you want it or not?" Buy a set in Tokyo. Guaranteed to double your income in five years?"

"Me? Forget it?" Zou Guodong shook his head and waved his hands again and again.

"If I have money, I'll spend it domestically. I'm wearing my belt and trying to scrape together some money, but it's not enough to buy half a set here. I believe you can make money, but I can't do what I can't do. The consumption here is really scary. I am no better than you, and I have a big family to support."

"It's okay to buy it in China, after all, private house transactions are allowed. Then I advise you, you have to buy it as soon as possible, and it's best to buy a single-family courtyard house in the DC area."

"why?"

"Because a city's housing prices are rising fastest in the city center, a detached courtyard is not only counted as a house, but even a yard is also counted in value. And in the future, it will also involve your child's enrollment policy. Everyone wants to go to a good school. At present, the country is full of chaos. Most of them rely on connections. But in the long run, it will be more reasonable to allocate admission resources according to the location, and it will definitely be one of the basic conditions in the future..."

This time Zou Guodong thought about it seriously and nodded, as if he really took it to heart.

"That's fine, listen to you, I'll think about it when I get back. Who made you the most profitable expert."

But getting used to it came naturally, and then he still ran out of Ning Weimin.

"Hey, I said, why are you always reasonable? Your theory of careful calculation and careful calculation is applicable at any time, right? I'm not talking about you. You have to think so clearly before you do anything, and you have to think about it even when you spend money. If you want to understand Worth it or not. Are you tired? Okay, seeing you so pitiful, I can’t bear to let you treat me. Well, I won’t kill you today. Even if you succeed in your tricks. The banquet is skipped. Not tonight, Let's buy some noodles, and we can deal with it? Hey, by the way, do you sell cut noodles in Japan? Do you have yellow sauce?"

Ning Weimin could appreciate Zou Guodong's kindness and didn't mind.

"No, no, Mr. Zou, since I asked you to come here, I won't let you jump in line with me here. In this way, I will spare a trolley case later. Let's go shopping in the supermarket first. Your underwear, toiletries, bedding, etc. Let’s buy them all back. Then we’ll go outside for a haircut, and I’ll find a stylist to clean it up for you. After that, we’ll go to dinner, and you can eat whatever you want. It's over, let's go to Japan's entertainment venues. In short, don't think about money. Your task in Tokyo is to feel the prosperity here besides signing the contract."

These words surprised Zou Guodong again.

"No... what do you mean? What are you going to do? Bribe me so bloody! I'll start with the ugly one. It's useless to me. You can only do business with me. It's best to come here in the open. Otherwise, don't blame me for turning my face and denying people."

"Hey, look at you, why are you so guarded. You misunderstood me again."

Ning Weimin couldn't help calling Tianqu. "Then let me make my words clear. In fact, it is also my job to show you the prosperity of Tokyo. Forgot? Before I left, I suggested it at the meeting. Pilkardon should try its best to become the leader of domestic fashion in the future. Covering all fashion-related industries. How to stay advanced? The most convenient way is to learn from developed countries. The purpose of taking you to Tokyo is to let you experience the advanced fashion industry here. Supermarkets, commercial streets, gyms, cafes, Hair salons, karaoke, bowling alleys, golf...all of these will help us reach a consensus, and we will be able to promote it in China in the future. Don’t worry, I’m not taking you there. It’s definitely not a top-notch place for the rich. In fact, it’s the public A place for entertainment and consumption. How is it? Can you feel at ease now?"

Zou Guodong was really embarrassed.

"So that's the way it is. I'm sorry, I'm really overthinking. Comrade Ning Weimin, you are really a good comrade who cares about your career."

Ning Weimin chuckled, and finally seized the opportunity to fight back.

"Put it down. You, you really shouldn't be in business, you should go to public security and law enforcement. Comrade Zou Guodong, I have a little suggestion for you. You should change your name to Zou Principles!"

"Fuck you! You dare to make fun of your boss. See if I go back and don't sue you for being black..."

"Do you think you are the Stove Lord? If you don't give candy, you will be sued. That's fine, I will call you Zou Sanben from now on..."

"Hey you, kick your nose and face. The more you talk, the more excited you are! I just..."

"Well, since you don't have a sense of humor, let's stop joking. Can we talk about something else? Hey, by the way, how is Miss Song doing now? Before you came, did she ask you to bring me anything?"

Well, I don't know if it was unintentional or sincere.

Anyway, as soon as Ning Weimin said "Sister Song", nephew Zou's face completely darkened.

Thousands of words merged into one sentence.

C at the beginning.

PS: New Year is coming, Happy Year of the Rabbit, New Year's Eve greetings to everyone.Lao Huang is very polite!

(End of this chapter)