National Tide 1980.

Chapter 922 The ninth month of the 21st bonus
Qu Xiao is here!

The phone call was still not connected, but they waited persistently under the apartment building where Ning Weimin lived.

The difference is that she brought a lot of food this time.

Anyone who sees the two Ito Yokado plastic bags filled with vegetables, fruits and meat at her feet will know that they must have just been bought from nearby, and they have spent a lot of money .

In addition, Qu Xiao also changed her hairstyle.

Originally flowing mid-length hair, it was combed into two long braids, casually draped over her shoulders, and she wore a white baseball cap on her head.

This made her look a few years younger at her young age, like a girl of seventeen or eighteen.

Although the clothes are a white down jacket with blue jeans and sneakers, it couldn't be more ordinary.

But she can't hide the figure of a professional model from the general public.

Even such simple clothes still let her wear a feminine sense of femininity, but on the contrary, she showed the advantage of being tall and slender.

So much so that people have a somewhat extreme idea that all the clothes in the world are not suitable for her.

Therefore, she should also have the best, most expensive, and most beautiful clothes.

This idea is really unreasonable to say, but it is natural and irresistible.

In fact, Qu Xiao standing here is the most beautiful scenery.

Coupled with her youthful age, beautiful appearance, fair skin, and simple temperament, she is almost 100% attractive to men.

As the saying goes, everyone has the love of beauty.

No matter the elderly, middle-aged uncles, teenagers, or children, as long as they pass by here, they will immediately determine her identity as a model and stare at her involuntarily.

Even the uniformed doorman in front of the apartment was sneaking eyes at her.

Speaking of which, thanks to this high-end apartment, there are few people coming and going.

Otherwise, if it is in a busy street, Qu Xiao will probably be accosted frequently, and it is rare to be clean.

Needless to say, this kind of Qu Xiao will definitely be in the eyes of Ning Weimin and Zou Guodong from a long distance.

It is absolutely impossible to ignore or even miss them just because they had a happy chat all the way.

In fact, Ning Weimin couldn't help walking a few steps when he saw her.

In a completely unexpected surprise, Zou Guodong was left behind.

"Hey, Xiaoqu, why are you here?"

Similarly, Qu Xiao immediately burst into a smile when he saw Ning Weimin.

"Brother Ning, I'm on vacation. Isn't it Christmas and New Years in a few days? The leader asked us to rest for a few days..."

Ning Weimin was very much like an older brother, asking for warmth with blame.

"How long have you been here? Is it cold? You didn't get through the phone, so you just waited stupidly..."

Qu Xiao also smiled shyly, like a coquettish younger sister.

"It's okay, it's not cold. It doesn't matter if you wait. Anyway, I know you will definitely come back..."

But before he came and said a few more words, Zou Guodong also came over.

His greeting immediately broke the atmosphere, making Qu Xiao suddenly nervous.

"Hey, it's really a ditty. I didn't expect that we would meet here."

Qu Xiao couldn't help feeling frightened.

Just now, she only paid attention to Ning Weimin in front of her, and she didn't see Zou Guodong at all. Isn't she seeing nobody?

I was rude first, and I was not prepared for the sudden meeting of the famous "black-faced leader" of Pilkon Company, so how could I not panic?

I stuttered when I spoke.

"Yeah, Zou... Hello Mr. Zou... You... Why are you here?"

"Hi, I'm on a business trip and I'm here to help this guy."

Afterwards, Zou Guodong saw something beside Qu Xiao, and asked directly.

"Xiao Qu, are you here from Kyoto? Are you here for a special treat?"

This sentence made Qu Xiao feel even more embarrassed, she bowed her head in embarrassment and said "um".

"I... I've given out a bonus... Brother Ning always takes care of me, so...so..."

The voice of speaking is getting smaller and smaller, and in the end it is almost like a mosquito.

"Don't scare people's children, can you restrain your official authority?"

Ning Weimin saw that Qu Xiao was not used to it, so he came over and helped her out.

And even reached out to pick up all the things around him for Qu Xiao.

But looking inside, he couldn't help but blame again.

"Hey, Japanese beef, as well as shrimps, scallops, cuttlefish, and so many fresh vegetables and fruits, Xiaoqu. You really bought a lot. You should save up the bonuses, what a waste!"

However, when he spoke, the effect was completely different from that of Zou Guodong.

Even with the blame, Qu Xiao immediately laughed happily.

"It's okay, Brother Ning, I still have some extra money this time. I've already received 20 yen in labor fees. I took photos for magazines, you know..."

"Do I know? I know that food in Japan is very expensive, and the supermarket is not on sale now. If you buy it without asking the price, how much you earn is not enough for you to spend. Okay, okay, these things are all counted." Mine, give me the receipt..."

Ning Weimin was only thinking about Qu Xiao.

No, just a few reproaches, and then started to make a big deal.

However, the girl Qu Xiao was also a little bit stubborn, and she said it stubbornly.

"No, it was agreed last time. This time I must treat you."

As a bystander, as someone who has experienced it, Zou Guodong, who has already married and established a business, naturally and sensitively observed the change in Qu Xiao's attitude, and also heard the subtleties in the relationship between the two.

So he didn't want to be like a light bulb anymore, so he quickly coughed a few words to declare his existence.

"Hey, hey, I said, it doesn't matter who's here. Let's go upstairs first, shall we?"

Following him, he reprimanded Ning Weimin.

"I didn't say that, Weimin, you are too ignorant. Xiaoqu came all the way and bought so many things to see you. If you don't say thank you, why blame him? You do things like this ?"

This is not over yet, and then he publicly expressed his support for Qu Xiao.

"Xiao Qu, he didn't thank you, but I thank you. I'm not a philistine like him. My heart is full of calculations. I feel wronged if I spend an extra penny, even if the money is not his. I support you, the most expensive in the world What you want is happiness, as long as you can buy happiness with money, it is not expensive."

This time, Qu Xiao couldn't help being happy, she thanked her, and her fear of Zou Guodong was greatly relieved.

I feel that this leader is not as difficult to deal with as everyone usually hears, and it seems quite humorous.

But Ning Weimin is so smart, how can he suffer this run for nothing.

With a sneer of "Hey", he immediately pointed out Zou Guodong's "unpredictable intentions".

"Xiao Qu, don't believe him. He only praises you if you can take advantage of it for nothing. Originally, we had to eat bento today. How can he be unhappy when he sees that you have delivered so many delicious food to your door? Don't believe it? If you don’t believe me, let him pay the money. Do you see how generous he is?”

After saying this, of course Qu Xiao felt embarrassed.

In her capacity, and in view of her different relationship with Ning Weimin and Zou Guodong, she is not refuting Ning Weimin, nor is she agreeing.

But Zou Guodong is not a waste, a fool, he understood Ning Weimin's intentions as soon as he heard it.

He acted very bachelor, "I don't need money. It's not that I'm pretending to be poor. I, the vice president of the company, just put it in a better way. The little foreign exchange I exchanged abroad, I haven't earned as much as Xiaoqu. You two, who They are all richer than me, wouldn’t it be a problem if I rush to pay for it? But I don’t eat this meal for nothing. Xiao Qu, it’s fate that we met today. I will keep your favor in mind. Don’t worry, sooner or later I have to pay you back, and I must never let you lose money."

Qu Xiao is a simple girl.

When she heard these words, she only thought of the literal meaning, didn't she think it was just a meal?
Why was it so serious, his cheeks were flushed in an instant, and he subconsciously wanted to refuse.

However, in the awkward smile, when he wanted to say something, Ning Weimin had already stepped in and answered her very bluntly.

"Hey, that's right! Xiaoqu, thank you, Mr. Zou. In the future, Mr. Zou will definitely take care of you. If you have any difficulties at work or have any requests for the company, you can just ask. Our Mr. Zou is not a A person who eats and drinks for nothing! What he says is like a nail. If he breaks his promise, it doesn't matter! I will help you collect debts, and I am a witness!"

Looking at Zou Guodong, pointing at Ning Weimin and cursing with a smile, "You! You are such a difficult abacus!"

It was only then that Qu Xiao vaguely understood what he was referring to just now, and then came to a sudden realization from the daze.

Ouch!It turned out that Brother Ning was helping her pave the way...

The three of them returned to the apartment quickly, and decided to eat hot pot today in order to save trouble.

And because of the division of labor and cooperation, everyone washed the dishes and vegetables together, and dinner was quickly served on the table.

In fact, Japan also has its own hot pot culture, called Sukiyaki.

It was a sweet soy sauce hot pot with beef dipped in raw eggs.

The taste is sweet, light, and also has a unique flavor, especially very popular with girls.

However, as a native of the capital, the favorite of course is the hot-boiled mutton from my hometown.

It happened that Ning Weimin ordered Zou Guodong to bring chive flowers, tofu with sauce, and sesame paste.

These things are seasoned with seafood soy sauce, which is delicious.

Then I used the sukiyaki pot that I ordered at home to boil the water, and it was all done, which was very convenient.

Especially because Japan is near the sea, many of today's ingredients are seafood varieties, and they are not small.

There are also enoki mushrooms, shredded kelp, fish tofu and so on.

A table full of ingredients looks richer than domestic shabu-shabu dishes.

The only regret is that there is no mutton and coriander, which is a bit of a fly in the ointment.

But even so, all kinds of fresh seafood and the texture of the Wagyu beef made the three of them eat happily and get carried away with gluttony.

Just like the Japanese who have never eaten mutton, these things are also rare delicacies for the three mainlanders.

You know, the snow-patterned beef, which is both fat and thin, is completely unavailable in China at this time.

Even the "fat beef hot pot" in the "three knives and one ax" in the capital will take a few years to appear.

Just this thing, it's a pleasure to eat Zou Guodong who is already hungry.

Even Ning Weimin, who had eaten and seen before, drifted away.

You know, thanks to Qu Xiao's blessing today, it was the first time he realized the freedom of shabu-shabu and beef.

It is also impossible to refuse the happiness brought by eating and drinking such high-quality ingredients casually.

Only Qu Xiao saw that the two of them were eating deliciously, so he quickly stopped his chopsticks.

Very sensible, he served them ingredients, vegetables and wine, and the waiter also served them both.

Therefore, within the first 10 minutes, no one spoke at the table, and they couldn't even keep up with the food.

It wasn't until Ning Weimin and Zou Guodong gobbled it up that they were half full and felt much more comfortable in their stomachs and had a solid foundation, so they came to an end temporarily and started drinking and chatting.

"Xiao Qu, stop taking care of us. Hurry up and eat."

Zou Guodong suddenly realized that what he had just done was wrong, and he was somewhat embarrassed.

So he said apologetically, "I made you laugh. We are really exhausted and hungry today. That's why I lost my composure. I'm very sorry."

"It's okay. You're too polite." Qu Xiao said sensiblely, "You think it's good after you eat it, so I can save face."

Ning Weimin hurriedly gave Qu Xiao a piece of chopsticks and beef.

"You don't eat much. You are too self-sacrificing. Don't do this in the future. Don't patronize others at the dinner table. No one is as important as your own stomach."

"It's fine. I don't eat much. What's more, my profession also has requirements on my figure. If I eat too much, I will get fat."

"You have to eat, 10 minutes on stage, [-] years off stage. You walk on stage and look at the scenery, but it is also physical work. Look at you, you have dark circles."

"Really, is my complexion that bad?" Qu Xiao rubbed his eyes and asked a little embarrassed.

"Really, you do have dark circles under your eyes. Your skin is so white, you can tell it at a glance."

Ning Weimin put a freshly cooked shrimp in Qu Xiao's plate as he spoke.

"Are you tired recently? In addition to eating well, you should also pay attention to rest."

Qu Xiao smiled awkwardly, lowered his head and began to eat with chopsticks.

But a trace of happiness also arises spontaneously, she appreciates Ning Weimin's delicacy and thoughtfulness.

However, how long have you not been immersed in it, and how much fun you have enjoyed.

Diagonally opposite, Zou Guodong asked her a question, but she had to answer it.

"Hey, Xiaoqu, you have been in Tokyo for a year, right? Do you know, is there any place with cultural characteristics in Tokyo? Ning Weimin, this guy, has only a few days to entertain me. For the company's business , and even took me to the business district of Japan. Apart from eating, drinking, and shopping, there is nothing else to do shopping. I didn’t even take me to a tourist attraction. It’s just the bathing hall in Japan, what’s it called...ah Sento, it’s quite interesting. There should be one more day before I finally leave, why don’t you introduce me to some culturally unique activities…”

"It's easy to do. If it's during the day, you can go to see the shrines and temples. The Kaminarimon in Asakusa is also very good. If you can see the Japanese geisha at night..."

Qu Xiao's answer was definitely a standard answer, but Zou Guodong didn't expect to make a fuss.

"Hey, Xiaoqu, why did you learn it badly? Geisha? Even a girl like you can say this word..."

While Qu Xiao was stunned, Ning Weimin was the first to laugh and couldn't help explaining for her.

"I said, Mr. Zou, do you understand? I really don't know much. Geisha are just dancers. Japanese dance has a very local flavor. Don't be indiscriminate, okay?"

But even so, Zou Guodong shook his head like a rattle.

"Don't be funny, anyway, I won't touch those with that word. Don't you know that your sister-in-law is a Suan Ni? A geisha? I can cause this trouble?"

In a word, not only made Ning Weimin laugh again, but also made Qu Xiaozhen a joke.

"Then... why don't you go to the tea ceremony, which is also a more interesting activity for the upper class in Japan."

After secretly laughing, Qu Xiao once again made a suggestion that she thought was more appropriate.

But Zou Guodong thought about it, shook his head and said forget it.

He claimed to have seen it on TV, and it seemed that he only drank a cup of tea in half an hour, and the participants seemed to be old men and old ladies.

A quick-tempered person like him couldn't bear this kind of lukewarm cultural activities.

What's more, the Japanese are required to sit on their knees in such traditional cultural activities.

Even if he could bear it, his knees couldn't.

Therefore, he still hopes to have something efficient and intense...

And this is very embarrassing, Qu Xiao doesn't know much about Japanese culture.

Even though she has been staying in the capital for the past six months, she rarely goes out on the streets except for work.

So after thinking about it, I really had no choice, and shook his head helplessly.

But Ning Weimin pondered for a while, and finally came up with an idea.

He had a plan in mind, and he quickly smiled, and he was overwhelmed by his words.

"Look, the requirements are quite high. Whoever said that it is difficult to raise a girl and a villain. You, a disciple of Confucius, are also very bad. But who asked you to be the leader, no matter how difficult the request is, I have to obey it. Let’s do this, I will book you a ticket later, and let you watch a Japanese-only cultural event. Although I don’t understand it very well, this thing is Japan’s national skill, and it is absolutely not available in other countries. Guaranteed and cultural , It was intense and lively. Although it is indeed a bit naked, the ticket price is not cheap. And I can guarantee that even if my sister-in-law finds out, she won’t blame you..."

But after Ning Weimin's trickery, Zou Guodong was completely attracted, and he didn't care about how he would run on him, he just urged him to reveal the answer.

"Hey? There is such a good project. What is it? Tell me quickly!"

And not only Zou Guodong's eyes lit up when he heard it, even Qu Xiao blinked his big eyes curiously.

As a result, Ning Weimin then pierced the layer of window paper, and in an instant, the whole room burst into laughter.

Actually, what kind of cultural activities is he talking about?

It's sumo!
The kung fu of throwing a big fat man directly under the stage...

(End of this chapter)