National Tide 1980.

Although Baichuan Township is a place that everyone has been to and wants to go again, it is indeed a small place.

It's almost enough to stay here for two or three hours.

That's right, the local homestays are very distinctive and really worth experiencing.

But the problem is that there is not much room for choice, and the conditions for electrification are not very good. These are all disadvantages.

Ning Weimin weighed it up, and always felt that instead of spending [-] yen to spend a night here as a savage, it would be better to go to the surrounding "Hida Takayama" to stay.

Because Takayama is not only a famous tourist area, but also an ancient street with key protected buildings like Kanazawa. The key is that there are many hot spring hotels there.

So for Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko, who are just like mixing oil with honey,

Of course, you can still enjoy the private soup alone, rejoice in the steaming mist, and enjoy yourself in the torrent of spring water, which is even more desirable.

Therefore, the two of them compared the map, discussed it, and then gave up their original plan to stay in Baichuan Township.

I think it's only an hour's journey to drive the black to the mountains while the sky is getting dark, and it's still too late.

In this way, they started a new journey at almost six o'clock in the evening, driving towards the mountains.

But it has to be said that although Baichuan Township is not far from Gaoshan, the road is not easy to walk.

At this time in Japan, the road connecting Shirakawa-go and Takayama was not very ideal, and it was not possible to take the expressway all the way.

As a result, when they drove to a remote mountain road, something surprising happened.

Keiko Matsumoto suddenly saw a car parked on the side of the road ahead with double flashing lights.

When he got closer, he found a woman standing beside the car.

Because it was dark and windy outside, the woman was wearing a thick fisherman's hat and a scarf around her face, so she couldn't be seen at all.

But the clothes are very fashionable, wearing the latest beige fur coat, tall and slender, I feel that people should be very beautiful.

Of course, it looked like he was in a hurry.

Especially when they were approaching by car, the woman turned towards their car and started shaking the flashlight she was holding frequently.

It looked like they were asking for urgent help.

To be honest, if Matsumoto Keiko encountered this situation when she went out alone, she would definitely panic.

Because God knows if it was a trap for the kidnappers?

You know, even though Japan before the 70s was still a safe land with a very low crime rate.

But after the 70s, as the economy took off, life became easier, and the crime rate in society also increased accordingly.

In addition, Japan has violent gangs, delinquent teenagers, gangsters, and countless religions of different beliefs, and there are all kinds of weird perverts.

Who can guarantee that there will be no premeditated criminal traps when you are alone?

So, if Matsumoto Keiko drove alone to such a place with no village in front and no shop behind.

She didn't dare to help even though she wanted to. She must have driven past her.

At most, go to the nearest police station, help to call the police, and hand over the matter to the Japanese police.

There is nothing you can do if you feel ashamed in your heart. You must first ensure that you are safe. This is human nature.

But fortunately, with Ning Weimin by her side today, she was a little bit more courageous.

So I discussed with Ning Weimin, and reached a certain consensus on the matter of helping others.

The two of them jointly decided to stop the car first, and planned to see the specific situation before talking.

Needless to say, Ning Weimin must be the one to take the lead at a time like this, man.

He opened the car window and leaned out to ask the woman what happened.

The woman must have been waiting for a long time.

Even though she was shivering from the cold under the glare of the headlights and had to raise her arms to block the light, she couldn't see the faces of the people in the car behind.

But she was as excited as if she had found a savior, and she tried her best to shout out from a long distance away.

"Sorry, my car has a flat tire. Can... can you please come down and help me?"

Then, in order to dispel the other party's scruples, she added a special sentence.

"I'm also from Tokyo. If you don't believe me, look at my license plate..."

It was only then that Matsumoto Keiko and Ning Weimin noticed that under the light of the headlights, the woman's license plate also had the words "Shinagawa".

In Japan, the license plates are divided according to the registration area of ​​the car, that is, the garage where the car is kept.

Like the 23 districts in Tokyo, not every district has a license plate.

But the undisputed most popular among them is the "Shinagawa" license plate.

why?
Because the jurisdiction area of ​​Shinagawa brand is "Minato-ku", "Shinagawa-ku", "Shibuya-ku" and "Chuo-ku".

These districts are basically the areas with the largest concentration of wealthy people in the 23 districts of Tokyo, and they have always been at the top of the income rankings in the entire Tokyo.

So for a long time, Tokyo people have formed a conceptual cognition-the "Shinagawa" license plate is a little higher (has) grade (money) than other license plates.

Especially people in Tokyo who are mainly 30 years old recognize this point and look forward to it.

Because men and women of this age will consider economic issues, this cognition has even become one of the mainstream values ​​of the middle class in Tokyo.

This may explain why this woman trusts strangers like them so much.

After all, it was a coincidence to encounter a vehicle that also came from Tokyo in such a wild place.

Not to mention the high-end "Shinagawa" license plate, and a man and a woman traveling together.

From a woman's point of view, the safety factor is indeed high, and such a coincidence will inevitably feel lucky.

However, for Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko, this was not enough to dispel all their guards.

Because women are here to sit on the sidelines.

If it is really a scam, those things that make women feel at ease, for them, may be the scammer's means to dissuade them from vigilance.

So for the sake of caution, Ning Weimin didn't let Matsumoto Keiko get out of the car.

Only he got out of the car by himself and stepped forward to negotiate with the woman.

Ning Weimin was very cautious. He first checked that there was no one else in the woman's car cabin, and then looked at the shriveled rear tire.

There is also the spare tire that makes women helpless and does not know how to change it, and the jack that women do not know how to use at all.

He quickly concluded that the plight of women was real, so he began to display the spirit of internationalism, and started to help women put on spare tires as a friend of women.

While changing the tire, he also comforted the woman, saying don't worry, in fact, your luck is very good.

Of course, the woman was very puzzled by these words, trembling, she asked him coquettishly.

"I have even encountered such unlucky things, how can I say that I am lucky?"

Ning Weimin explained to the woman.

"You probably don't know, but the most dangerous thing is a blown front tire while driving, not to mention that this is a mountain road. If that kind of thing happens, the consequences will be unimaginable. Think about it, if your car didn't have a blown rear tire, How can you park safely? Isn't this your luck?"

Having said that, the woman also took it for granted, and said it was a fluke.

After working for a while, the spare tire was finally replaced.

But the problem was that before Ning Weimin had time to catch his breath, the moment the jack was put down, it was another disaster!
Who can believe it?The spare tire was flat!

The woman was about to cry, and Ning Weimin was also a little confused.

But in the blink of an eye, Ning Weimin suddenly had an idea.

He went back to the car to discuss with Matsumoto Keiko.

Then an agreement was reached, that the good guys should do it to the end, and put their own spare tires on the women first.

Anyway, the ancient town of Gaoshan is not far away. When they get to Gaoshan, they will add a spare tire.

It is also thanks to that woman's car that she drives a Toyota Crown.

The Crown car in Japan in this era is similar to Audi in China in the future - high-end business is still popular.

Since the two cars are of the same model, it is easy to say.

Ning Weimin worked as a voluntary auto mechanic again, removed the spare tire from Matsumoto Keiko's car, and replaced it for the woman again.

That's it, it's time to say goodbye.

The woman thanked Ning Weimin and generously took out a handful of ten thousand yen bills from her purse.

Ning Weimin refused without hesitation, he was not greedy for such cheap things.

If it wasn't for Matsumoto Keiko's tires, it wouldn't matter if they were given to him for nothing.

So he insisted again and again, and only took three ten-thousand-yen banknotes, which was less than the actual purchase cost of a tire.

Also because of this, the woman who got out of trouble because of him was really moved.

At this time, she made a move that was a bit unexpected for Ning Weimin.

First she took off her hat, and then she pulled the scarf off her face.

Then he bowed deeply to thank him again, and formally introduced his name—Ishida Ryoko.

Then he said, "Is it convenient for you to leave your name and address for me? When I return to Tokyo, I will make a special trip to thank you."

I have to say that such a thank you attitude is indeed a bit too solemn.

And the key issue is that Ning Weimin finally understood after looking so close.

He found that his guess was right, the one in front of him was really a very beautiful woman.

He looks about 30 years old, tall and thin, with a slightly elongated face.

But the facial features have the kind of feminine beauty that Asians will recognize, and there is a bit of Italian mixed-race beauty.

Such a unique appearance cannot fail to be impressive and eye-catching.

Although not as charming and enchanting as Keiko Matsumoto, she is so beautiful that it charms all living beings and is offensive.

But as the name suggests, he is indeed a good man.

It can bring people a sense of plainness, ability, gentleness and harmony.

To tell the truth, Ning Weimin was a little excited about women's looks.

For nothing else, the woman he rescued today is a very virtuous woman with a very good personality. She is the image of a good wife and mother that most men dream of.

This kind of temperament or aura can also move him very much.

And for some reason, he still felt a little familiar, as if he had seen it a long time ago.

But having said that, Ning Weimin is still a gentleman, very sober, and a person who knows how to choose.

He knew that Keiko Matsumoto was emotionally fragile, and the most unacceptable thing was a flamboyant scumbag, and he seemed to have suffered serious emotional injuries in the past.

So now that he got Matsumoto Keiko, he no longer thinks about flirting with girls, even Qu Xiao is planning to give up.

What's more, at this moment, Matsumoto Keiko is waiting for him in the waiting car.

If there is any misunderstanding, it is unnecessary.

So when faced with the possibility of further contact with women, he didn't get excited, but chose to give up instead.

He just reported his name, and said flatly that it was a trivial matter, no need to thank you, and explicitly refused to leave his address.

Then he turned around and got in the car.

I don't know whether it was because he was surprised by his way of responding, or just realized that he was a foreigner at this time. The woman stood there in a daze and watched them drive away...

Undoubtedly, no matter what the woman was thinking, for Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko, even if it ended here, the past would be the past.

Then they continued on their way, and arrived at their destination half an hour later as they wished, and stayed in a hot spring hotel with very good conditions.

And that night, after enjoying the couple's hot spring pool and the local delicacies unique to Gaoshan, they were still under the quilt, and endlessly entangled again and again.

The next day they stayed in Gaoshan Ancient Town for another half day.

First, I took a rickshaw to visit the ancient streets of Hida Takayama, and participated in the local morning market in front of Takayama Jinya.

Then I went to the "Okuhida Bear Ranch" near Takayama.

After eating Hida beef sushi and drinking pine milk at noon, they embarked on a new journey with the mysterious nourishing drink "Bear Power Drink" that can only be bought here.

This time they planned to drive straight to Kyoto to see the ancient capital with the most cultural atmosphere in Japan.

Although when they were leaving, they were surprised to find the car they rescued yesterday in the parking lot.

But I didn't think much about it, just looked at each other and smiled, and completely forgot it in the back of my mind.

It should be said that as the capital of Japan in the past and as an ancient cultural capital, Kyoto is definitely not in vain.

There are too many places worth seeing there, especially for people like Ning Weimin who are new to Kyoto, there are several attractions that must be seen.

The first is Nijo Castle.

Nijo Castle is Japan's shogun's mansion. Before the Meiji Restoration, General Tokugawa decided to return the state power to Emperor Meiji, and it was in Nijo Castle.

The second is Kiyomizu Temple.

Kiyomizu Temple is built on the mountainside, with a large suspended stage with a very special architectural style.

In addition, it is worth visiting a commercial street in front of Kiyomizu Temple, called "Qiyomizuzaka".

There are various shops where you can buy souvenirs and souvenirs with a Japanese flavor.

The third is the Golden Pavilion Temple.

The Golden Pavilion Temple is also a world cultural heritage. There is a pure gold leaf veneer pavilion inside, which is unique in the world and is worth seeing.

Not to mention that Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko met and fell in love because of Yukio Mishima's "The Golden Pavilion".

Walking hand in hand here, they have a special feeling in their hearts, and they are far more magical than other tourists.

And at night, there is Gion where you can stroll around.

Kyoto is the birthplace of geisha, and Gion is the most famous geisha street in Kyoto, where you can see authentic geisha.

In the internationally renowned Hanajian Xiaolu, you can even walk into a tea house and tavern, where you can pay a geisha to sit with you and enjoy the performance.

But besides that, what attracts Ning Weimin the most is that there are a large number of antique markets and flea markets in Kyoto.

At this time, no one understands what the term "return of antiquities" means.

Ning Weimin strolled around these markets here, he felt like a fish in water, almost unable to miss them.

In fact, they stayed in Kyoto much longer than originally planned because of this.

Originally planned to stay for two or three days, but ended up staying for five days. The good thing Ning Weimin found was so right.

And what Ning Weimin didn't expect was that, despite his lack of understanding of Chinese cultural relics, Matsumoto Keiko took him to the famous markets one by one with great patience, without any impatience.

Walk with him from morning to night, stand, squat, sweep the goods, willing to be tired to the point where his feet can't walk.

He even expressed his full appreciation for his interest in buying antiques.

She said, "Although I don't know what these ancient objects are, what kind of history and knowledge they contain. But I like the way you are serious about things and obsessed with culture. I understand that you are doing meaningful things. It doesn't matter. , as long as you are happy, you don’t need to think too much about other things. If you like to go shopping, I will accompany you. If you want to buy these things, I am also willing to support you. If you don’t have enough money, I have some more here.”

To have such a considerate and understanding woman by his side, what more can a man ask for?What is not enough?
So even when Ning Weimin was visiting the capital, he inevitably remembered the original agreement he had made with himself and Qu Xiao.

But he still didn't feel much regret or remorse.

Instead, he sincerely sighed that Keiko Matsumoto was simply a peach blossom bestowed on him by God.

Fortunately, I picked it up. If I didn't pick it up, God would cry.

He felt that maybe some things were really predestined, and he thanked God from the bottom of his heart for the red line he had drawn for him.

It should be said that Ning Weimin's feeling was right.

In the world, the relationship between people is indeed so wonderful sometimes.

For example, the woman he and Matsumoto Keiko accidentally rescued, no one thought that the three of them would meet again soon.

Moreover, this meeting was so dramatic, so unexpected, and the consequences were beyond everyone's imagination.

Comrade Fan Wei really complied with the words - it's all fate!