National Tide 1980.

Although unlike Ning Weimin, who has been so busy recently, he is exhausted and at the same time in an emotional vortex, and has to face the emotional test of a dilemma.

But to be honest, Matsumoto Keiko's state during this period is not good.

Being busy is one thing, being tired is another.

The point is that Keiko Matsumoto is also suffering emotional torment after failing to find an opportunity to meet Ning Weimin again for a long time.

You know, there is a Zeigarnik effect in psychology, which means that people are born with a driving force to do things from beginning to end.

This principle states that people forget about work done because the motivation to do it has been fully satisfied.

This same motive will impress the work if it is not yet done.

Also, if this principle is brought into the love relationship between men and women, the reason is the same.

For example, if one party wants the other party to be full of themselves, then an unfinished memory point must be created for the other party.

It's like when two people are having a good chat, you take the initiative to retreat and make an appointment with the other party to continue chatting tomorrow.

Just like when her first major role was released and she worried about whether audiences would like it and the critics' reaction, she couldn't sleep until the early hours of the morning.

Even when she called the bookstore, the people in the store said that they hadn't seen Ning Weimin for several days, and there was no new message.

Suddenly, the two of them changed the subject and extended an invitation to Keiko Matsumoto in public, hoping that she would agree to participate in the filming of this movie, who had not given an accurate reply.

For Ning Weimin, he found a job in the record company that does not require interviews and guarantees income in droughts and floods.

But things backfired. Not only did Ning Weimin not take the initiative to contact her, but he completely lost track and news.

But at this time, Ning Weimin finally called Keiko Matsumoto's pager, and was still standing by the phone, waiting patiently for her reply.

After all, to Ning Weimin, Japan is a foreign country, a capitalist country that he is not used to.

He was even a little cranky, worried about Ning Weimin's safety.

Originally, when the two of them got along at the seaside, things went smoothly, and the atmosphere was quite good.

This made the president and director Kinji Fukasaku a little bit embarrassed.

Therefore, although it is not a formal job, there is no annual leave and bonuses for summer and winter.

Although this is human nature, due to the limitation of objective conditions, it will be difficult for the two of them to find an opportunity to meet and be alone in a short period of time.

But as Ning Weimin is a foreigner, being able to get this part-time job with a stable income is really enough to make most Japanese envious.

He will always find a way to find time and contact himself when it is convenient for him.

"I'm not kidding! If I didn't have such a responsibility, how could I live up to your good intentions? Even if I quit. What a great job you offered. The salary is good and the time is short. It's a pity , before going abroad, I promised the company that I must run the restaurant well. To be honest, if the company hadn’t sent me abroad, I wouldn’t have known you. For this, I can’t be sorry for the company’s cultivation and expectations. So I still I hope you understand, what do you say?"

And through the game, their fingers were connected, and they completed intimate physical contact for the first time, bringing the distance between the two of them significantly closer.

Although there are a lot of guests and celebrities, it is a good opportunity to fight for your own career.

She was helplessly tired of coping and forced a smile on her face, but the thoughts in her heart were completely thrown away, and she was actually not interested in everything.

But he is a permanent permanent worker, how many years have he worked hard before?
In addition, because she deeply felt the pain caused by the inconvenient contact, Matsumoto Keiko sent someone to NTT to apply for another number with her own identity, and bought a top-level pager to give to Ning Weimin.

"I connected you with a job. Do you want to go and have a look?"

In line with the principle of saying good things without money, he began to spread his tongue.

Although he did it unintentionally, the result of the psychological effect brought to Matsumoto Keiko is obvious.

However, Keiko Matsumoto's response can be described as vague and perfunctory.

What was even more unexpected was that Keiko Matsumoto would actually contact her with a job.

"Huh? You think so?"

It was more like drinking from the fountain of happiness, and instantly returned to excitement, positivity and optimism, without any resentment or grievance.

Don't forget, Director Taniguchi of Pilkardon Company's monthly salary is about the same amount.

Ning Weimin was indeed taken aback, the conversation just now had already made him sincerely surprised by Matsumoto Keiko's thoughtfulness.

"Of course not, I mean it."

Unexpectedly, the misunderstanding intensified before the words were finished, and Matsumoto Keiko actually apologized to Ning Weimin in turn.

Keiko Matsumoto had to end the date early because she was concerned about her mother after she answered the call.

"Yes, it's a good thing for a man to be ambitious. But, having said that, you've been so busy recently, isn't it too hard? You haven't been to the bookstore recently. Are you concentrating on the real estate transaction? I've been watching TV news recently. I found out that real estate in Tokyo is really on fire. Your judgment is really accurate, it’s really not easy.”

"Yeah? Is it like this? Are you here to open a restaurant in Tokyo? Are you kidding me?"

So the loneliness of lovesickness, the taste of not being able to get what she wanted, began to make her more and more painful.

During this period, Matsumoto Keiko was also invited to participate in the year-end dinner held by NHK TV and Shochiku Films' "Benenkai".

Ganqing was in front of the media reporters at that time, the president of Shochiku Films, Mr. Hakumoto, and the director, Fukasaku, were introducing the preparations for next year's key project - the movie "The Man in the House of Fire".

The monthly salary of 30-year-old senior members in most industries is only about 30.

So much so that there was an extremely rude scene at the dinner party of Matsumoto Yinghua.

"I don't dare. I'm really happy for you. You work so hard and have talent. The boss will definitely see it."

But just because the sound of the pager stopped everything, this kind of sweet satisfaction and rhythm that should have been taken for granted was completely disrupted.

Some media speculated that Matsumoto Keiko had a disagreement with the president and director of Shochiku Films, and they might leave Shochiku Films.

Now, Keiko Matsumoto couldn't bear it any longer.

Not positive at all, not in the mood at all.

"What do you think? Are you unwilling to go?"

That's why this matter didn't intensify and become a storm out of control.

From a certain point of view, her pursuit and persistence in her career can actually be regarded as a kind of paranoia.

Ning Weimin didn't need to see Matsumoto Keiko's face to know that her eyes must have widened at this moment.

Although this move is a bit "kidnapped by public opinion", it also proves that Keiko Matsumoto is valued and has given her enough face.

This should have been a great time for emotional leaps and further increases in intimacy.

"Ah? You... what?"

This is the use of learning and application, using the Zeigarnik effect that people will never forget about unfinished affairs in picking up girls.

It will take almost a week for Matsumoto Keiko to get an overview of Ning Weimin's general situation just through Ning Weimin's message at Huiwentang Bookstore. How can this not be worrying?
Originally, Matsumoto Keiko was able to forcibly endure because he thought that good things took a long time, and that no matter how busy Ning Weimin was, it would not last too long.

"Why would I be angry? Busy work can only show that you are needed by society."

"are you joking?"

So the next day, this scene became the entertainment news.

On the phone, because there was no response for a long time, Matsumoto Keiko sighed.

But this also made him more embarrassed, but how can I say it?

"this one"

And it's almost silent.

Matsumoto Keiko's voice was very soft, like an ordinary woman in love, and Ning Weimin was relieved.

"No! No! Qingzi, I want to tell you that I have a mission to go abroad. I am employed by Pilkardon Huaxia Company, and I came to Tokyo to organize a restaurant. In fact, I will be so busy these days, I can’t find time at all. It’s because my superior has come to Tokyo. Recently, I have been discussing work with him every day, and I have to arrange his itinerary for him. At the same time, I am responsible for his basic necessities. And the restaurant I am planning will open next year Now, I will, as the person in charge of the restaurant, bring the operation of the restaurant on the right track. Under such circumstances, how can I accept another job? Can you understand what I said?"

"Oh...you're exaggerating, I'm going to blush..."

"Where is it, I am really touched. I have been asking for help since I was a child. No one has ever thought of me like you. What you do for me is like Schumann's "Fantasia""

The decadence, torment, torment and doubts she had accumulated over the past few days disappeared almost instantly.

But she still felt dull and unable to cheer up.

But this still can't be compared with real face-to-face contact, and it can't solve Matsumoto Keiko's emotional hunger at all.

She even went to Ginza in the middle of her busy schedule. She spent little rest time carefully visiting some well-known international men's clothing stores and selected some clothing brands in advance.

She put all her thoughts on Ning Weimin, and because of this, she became disoriented and depressed, and she couldn't even participate in the rehearsal.

Then in Matsumoto Keiko's heart, he thought that it was possible that Ning Weimin would encounter some difficult troubles.

So she felt only a kind of heartfelt exhaustion, and an indescribable disgust.

"No."

After all, the monthly salary of Japanese college students who have just graduated is only 10,000+ yen these days.

"...By the way, can I ask you something? I need to find a video of a program for work. Do you have any acquaintances at Fuji TV?"

Keiko Matsumoto couldn't counteract the emotional anxiety, and became in a trance.

Half an hour later, Keiko Matsumoto finally discovered the digital code words used between the two on the pager, "000860—hello", "000106—waiting for you", everything changed after that.

It is both fresh and exciting, warm and soft, can be expected, and full of unknowns.

And in Tokyo, Ning Weimin has no family and friends.

And the more lively and flashy the occasion, the more bored she was, and the more she missed the person she wanted to see.

Such sincere self-blame made Ning Weimin really unable to hide it, so he quickly clarified the facts in the most straightforward way.

"I forgot what show it was. It was broadcast just last month. I remember it was a variety show at 09:30 on Friday night. It lasted about half an hour, and it was dedicated to introducing how a restaurant named Salia operates."

"Don't worry, the job is very simple. I'm in charge of managing data in a record company. You can definitely do it with your Japanese level. And it's also very easy. The daily working hours are only six hours. The salary is 45 yen, which is actually not bad. You It doesn't matter if you are a foreigner, the president and I have already said hello. If you want, you can go to work at any time. Then it will be much easier for us to meet in the future..."

A female star like Matsumoto Keiko who has a distinctive personality, can study and study for a long-term goal, and has been honing her acting skills all year round.

If you don't feel emotional, it's fine. Once you fall in love with someone, you will be hard to extricate yourself, and maybe it will be hard to slow down for the rest of your life.

I had no choice but to take a day off from NHK on the grounds that I was unwell, and hid at home to adjust my state.

"If that's the case, I'll feel at ease. But Qingzi, I have to explain to you that selling houses is just a part-time job for me. I've decided not to do it now..."

How can this not make Keiko Matsumoto feel unfinished, thinking about it day and night, and feeling deeply regretful?
In particular, the Zeigarnik effect has the strongest effect on responsible people.

Only in this way can she temporarily relieve her emotional anxiety and immerse her spirit in a wonderful pleasure.

Matsumoto Keiko took the initiative to act as a guarantor, and contacted the president of the record company who released the record album for him at the expense of favors.

On the other hand, Matsumoto Keiko herself was looking forward to Ning Weimin and was fully prepared for the meeting.

"Huh? Fuji TV. What program is it? I think it should be okay."

It can even be said that this kind of psychological effect is the death spot for people like them in love.

Fortunately, Keiko Matsumoto's contract agent, Akira Okamoto, has rich experience. He mobilized contacts to find ways to put out fires everywhere, and carried out effective public relations in a timely manner, controlling the direction of public opinion.

Ning Weimin didn't know what to do, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "I'm very sorry, the work is really good, thank you very much. But unfortunately, I can only live up to your kindness. You should know, I actually... "

Even including drinking coffee, eating, and resting time, I only need to work six hours a day, but the salary is 45.

The main job content is to manage materials and organize the music library. It is similar to the nature of a librarian, and it is very comfortable.

"Great, I was still thinking about what to tell you. I just happened to contact you with a good job..."

But later, because both of them were busy with important matters, and their relationship needed to be kept secret, the two of them couldn't get together any time.

Especially when she actually called back and heard Ning Weimin's voice from the microphone.

In fact, even though they were separated by a few days, Ning Weimin had also talked with Matsumoto Keiko on the phone for at least half an hour.

Afterwards, Watanabe Mitsuru repeatedly persuaded Matsumoto Keiko to apologize to the president of the company and agree to participate in the performance in order to make up for his mistakes.

"...I'm sorry I haven't contacted you for a long time. It's not an excuse, I'm really too busy. Are you... not angry?"

The sense of responsibility that exceeds that of ordinary people is completely written in the genes, so it is naturally affected by it more than ordinary people.

But the problem is, when everything was ready, Ning Weimin still disappeared without a trace and hadn't appeared yet.

"Qingzi, are you mocking me?"

In this way, after separation, the other party will continue to brainstorm about you, tomorrow's chat scene and chat content.

"It doesn't matter, it really doesn't matter. I'm actually very happy to hear you say that. It's just... Could it be that I said this on purpose because I was concerned about my face? Could it be that I was actually thinking... What a fool A woman who will cause trouble?"

However, the instigator, Keiko Matsumoto, no longer has the energy to care about this matter.

I just feel very kind and grateful.

In her eyes, these guests are nothing more than three types of people - those who want to befriend beautiful women, those who want to befriend powerful people, and those who want to make enough money.

In a few days, I plan to buy some decent clothes for Ning Weimin as Christmas presents.

So even if you understand the truth that good things take time, you have reached the age where you can deal with most things calmly.

In order to spend more time together in the future, and to make Ning Weimin's life in Tokyo easier.

Speaking of which, Ning Weimin has almost disappeared from Keiko Matsumoto's life since watching the sunset at the beach last time.

The flame of longing was burning day and night, which made her feel the painful test that she hadn't experienced for a long time.

"No, don't feel embarrassed, but I need to apologize. It's my fault, I didn't consider your feelings. I'm really sorry. If you feel dissatisfied and really don't want to go, just pretend I didn't mention it ..."

Everything is a hypocritical and boring utilitarian game, and everyone at the banquet table is full of cliques, sycophants, opportunists...

After all, he is not a little boy who really wants to eat soft food, and he has no psychological burden on such things at all.

"Are you in a hurry? Searching takes time..."

"Well, it's urgent. If it's possible, it's best before Christmas. My leader is on the plane back to China on December 12. If it's in time, I hope he can bring this video back to China..."

"Then I'll arrange it. Don't worry."

"Can I? Thank you so much!"

"Don't be too polite, it's a trivial matter. Just as long as it can help you."