National Tide 1980.

Strictly speaking, the Spring Festival in 1986 was only New Year's Eve and not New Year's Eve.

Because February 2, the first day of the Lunar New Year, is the 9th of the lunar calendar.

But once this day is turned over, the Year of the Tiger will still come as scheduled.

During the Spring Festival of this year, the non-staple food price system was opened, and the supply of materials was prosperous.

Fresh vegetables that can only be found in the south appeared in Beijing, and expensive seafood became a hot new year's item before the Spring Festival.

The Daoxiangcun food store in Beijing not only has a long line of people ordering dim sum boxes, but the various high-end cakes on the counter of the store have also become a new choice for Chinese New Year gifts to relatives and friends.

This year's "Spring Festival Gala" returned indoors, it can be called a gathering of stars, and it is far more exciting than the one where the director made a mistake last year.

In the folk art program, not only Chen Xiaoer and Lao Mao's skit "Mutton Skewers" once again made audiences across the country laugh, and became popular all over the country.In the future, the crosstalk actor Feng Gong and Liu Wei, who will be known as the "best nail house in the Spring Festival Gala", also made their debut on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala with the cross talk show "Talking about the Tiger in the Year of the Tiger".

In the song program this year, Cheng Fangyuan and Jiang Dawei were popular, and each of them sang several songs.

Dong Wenhua and Su Xiaoming, who debuted on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, also performed impressively.

In addition, due to the popularity of the "Four Generations Under One Roof" TV series, the main actors in the play, Peking opera actor Li Weikang who played the eldest daughter-in-law, Li Wanfen who played the big red bag, and Zhou Guozhi who played the role of Guan Xiaohe also participated in this year's competition. In the Spring Festival Gala, there are wonderful programs presented to audiences across the country.

So Happy Chinese New Year!
Apart from having food, drink, and wonderful shows, people in the capital also pay attention to one thing—before the "Broken Five", no one sweeps the floor or yard.

In the name of being afraid of sweeping away the "money", in fact, he took the opportunity to take a few days of real vacation for himself, and be a lazy bone for a few days.

Therefore, during the four days of the three-day Spring Festival holiday and one weekend, almost all the families in the capital do nothing but eat, drink, play, play, laugh, and sleep.

Even the food is ready-made, you don’t need to use a knife, you can eat it hot, no wonder everyone wants to celebrate the New Year!

However, this is just a happy life that ordinary people can enjoy.

For many of you in Vanity Fair, that probably isn't the case.

Then we have to pay New Year's greetings!

This kind of New Year's greetings is not like that of the old age, where women are "avoided" to go out, and the men in the family come forward.

Bring a box of snacks and cattail bags of tea to the homes of elder relatives and relatives and friends of elders, and say "Your new year" as a poor gift.

Although men and women are not taboo nowadays, they are extremely utilitarian.

It should be said that it is a ceremony specifically aimed at the "nobles" who support themselves, or who are likely to support themselves, to express their loyalty and worship the mountain gate.

Therefore, not only people who pay New Year's greetings searched for this, but also tried their best to give real "hard goods".

Even the "Buddha" who was enshrined was deeply disturbed and tired of coping.

As for Ning Weimin, although his tobacco and alcohol business has exhausted the dividends of this "communication style".

But now that his rake for making money has been extended overseas, he also has the status of a shareholder of Huaxia Pierkton Company and Yilaide Company.

A person who can enter the room without paying attention and is in the middle of the game is also unavoidable.

At least at Director Huo's place, he had to go and order a dick.

This is not only because of Director Huo's high position and authority, but also because he is the head of the foreign affairs department for European affairs, and he is almost stuck in the neck of Pilkardon's business in China.

It's not just because director Huo Yu Ning Weimin has the kindness of knowing him.

Under his deliberate care, not only Ning Weimin's feeder business, but also some products have been procured by the protocol department for a long time and designated as national gifts.

Moreover, the Majia Garden occupied by the "Ancient and Modern Cultural Association" was also brought back.

In fact, what's more important is that Director Huo gave Ning Weimin a helping hand when he knew that he had hurt his daughter's feelings.

This kind of character and practice, which can be called repaying grievances with virtue, made Ning Weimin feel grateful and ashamed of himself.

Then, in terms of emotion and reason, you have to treat this noble person with the most respectful attitude and the most comprehensive etiquette.

Otherwise, you will be too ignorant and too villainous.

So at ten o'clock in the morning on February 2th, the first day of the Lunar New Year, Ning Weimin called Director Huo's secretary, Peng Yuan.

According to Ning Weimin's thoughts, he originally thought that the gate of Director Huo's house must be overcrowded on this day, and people also need to reunite with their families.

It's not good for him to join in the fun and make trouble for others.

I just want to entrust Peng Yuan with the gyokuro tea and Japanese sake brought back from Japan, just to show my heart.

Unexpectedly, Peng Yuan did not readily agree to his entrustment, but asked him to wait.

Five minutes later, the call came back.

Peng Yuan actually claimed on the phone that Director Huo wanted to meet Ning Weimin at home, and then asked Ning Weimin's address, and he wanted to drive to pick him up in person.

And in order to dispel Ning Weimin's concerns, he also specifically informed Director Huo that Huo Xin had not come back for the New Year.

And in this way, Ning Weimin undoubtedly felt an invitation that could not be refused, so he had no choice but to agree.

So half an hour later, Ning Weimin came to Fangjia Hutong in the DC area near the Confucius Temple and Lama Temple in the director's special car driven by Peng Yuan—the Santana owned by Director Huo.

This alley is very quiet, unlike other places in the capital where people come and go.

The ground here is clean, the walls are clean, and the roof is also clean. There is no corrugated grass growing in the houses in the entire alley.

Especially from the perspective of the shape of the gate, there are Jinzhu Gate, Ruyi Gate...

One can tell at a glance that these are all well-regulated courtyard houses, at least where officials of the third and fourth ranks lived.

And when Peng Yuan parked his car in front of a courtyard, Ning Weimin realized that this was Director Huo's new home.

Because he couldn't bear the noise of the Foreign Ministry Street and the harassment of too many people who had nothing to do, even Director Huo, who didn't want to specialize, couldn't insist on integrating into the lives of the masses, so he had to move out of the three-bedroom apartment in the compound. up.

But I got out of the sea of ​​suffering before the New Year's Eve, so I can hide this year.

After walking in, Ning Weimin realized that the yard was really not big, so he just walked in.

And looking at the sealed moon gate on the east wall, you can tell that it is the cross yard of a big house.

Not to mention Ma's Garden, it's not even as luxurious as his own Uncle Huang's Courtyard.

In terms of the difference from ordinary people’s housing, it is the advantage of a single-family house, and the quality of the house is better than that of the house in No. 2 Fan’er Hutong.

After leading the way in front of Peng Yuan's head and entering the yard, turning right and entering the east wing, Ning Weimin found that the furnishings in this house were also very ordinary.

Because the East Wing is obviously where Director Huo received guests.

Although there are desks, bookcases, sofas, coffee tables, and flower shelves, they are all quite satisfactory and numbered public furniture.

Not even a single piece is new.

The only thing that can be said to be stylish is a rockery bonsai about 1.2 meters in the room with small goldfish.

In addition, there are eight thermos pots and more than two dozen teacups arranged in a row in this room in sequence.

In short, no matter how you look at it, it looks like a dry place, and it has a sense of the atmosphere of the 50s.

But in such a room, sitting in the prime of life, who can be called elegant and elegant, proficient in Western learning, and has seen the world, but is still hurrying to approve official documents, it is a strange contrast.

Of course, it is also because of this that Ning Weimin can tell when he enters the house whether he is greedy for high-profile entertainment or whether he is dedicated to doing practical things for the public.

So admiration arises spontaneously.

But what made him even more unexpected was that Director Huo was really very happy to see him.

Not only asked Peng Yuan to make tea for him, but also let him sit for a few minutes, then put down his work and sat in front of him to talk with him.

Even the first sentence is to ask him to stay for dinner.

"Great. I was wondering if you would come to see me when you come back for the Spring Festival. I didn't expect you to contact Peng Yuan on the first day of the Lunar New Year. It just so happens that there are more supplies for the New Year. I think it will be used to entertain you, a distinguished guest." Not too shabby. Let's have a few drinks at noon."

Ning Weimin was naturally flattered.

"Leader, what kind of distinguished guest am I? I'm just an insignificant person. It's an honor for you to meet me on a day like today. At noon... I'm sorry to disturb you. It's not easy for you to have some private time, today It was supposed to be a day to reunite with your family, so I won't delay you."

"Hey, why are you being polite! You are not a public official, so let's not come here for officialdom. I invite you here as an equal. You are my guest, and I should entertain you no matter what. I can also take this opportunity to be lazy. .If you don't come, I will continue to read the official documents. How can I have any private time? And you don't have to be so modest. Small people? Small people can go overseas to start businesses in developed countries? Small people can get back from overseas and be robbed Dozens of bronze wares donated to the country? It would be great if our country could have a few more little people like you."

It's not surprising that Director Huo knew about the return of the ancient relics.

Ning Weimin was afraid of legal risks, so he had already greeted the embassy.

Now that the Chinese embassy in Japan knew about it, Director Huo naturally knew about it too.

However, what surprised Ning Weimin was that Director Huo was able to grasp and understand these situations in such a timely manner.

After all, this happened only recently, which undoubtedly proves that Director Huo has been paying special attention to what he does overseas.

Especially on a day like today, he can be summoned on an equal basis, which makes many bureau chiefs and division chiefs envious.

This is not only a kind of honor that surprised him, but also a kind of pressure that made his heart sink.

Fortunately, he did not resign himself to depravity in Tokyo, otherwise...

"I deserve your praise. To be honest, it's just a coincidence, and I just followed the trend. Since I met him and I have the financial ability, of course I will find a way to make these things that have been lost overseas recognize their ancestors. Zong. There is no need to hesitate, I think any son or daughter of Huaxia would do this."

"Hehe, everyone can say beautiful words, but how many people can really do that? The unity of knowledge and action, who can do this is already considered a half-sage. Little people like you, what you do is pioneering. It’s the first of its kind in our country, and even I can’t do anything about it. Okay, too modest, it becomes hypocrisy.”

"This... Thank you for the compliment from the leader. However, I am not humble. If there is no company that entrusts me with important tasks and gives me full power. If there is no support from the embassy, ​​give me full trust. If there is no help and support from you Take care of me. Even though I am overseas, what I can do is limited. Again, a coincidence. I seem to be alone, but in fact I am not alone..."

Well, since the leaders have made a final conclusion, Ning Weimin has no choice but to bite the bullet and accept this commendation.

And this conversation also showed his high EQ.

Not only did Peng Yuan, who was in the audience, involuntarily show admiration for his flattering skills.

Director Huo was also obviously happier.

He smiled and said to him, "You are much older than before you left. It seems that this foreign jumping in line is really training people. How is it? How are you adapting to Tokyo? Tell me how you have come here in the past six months? How is the preparation of your restaurant going?"

If someone asked such a condescending question, Ning Weimin would definitely be disgusted.

But Director Huo's question, matching his tone, made Ning Weimin feel it was natural.

Especially considering that in the future, I may still need help and support from certain policies and contacts.

So he told Director Huo all of his experiences in the past six months.

Not only did the tenants prepare for the restaurant, but they also talked about the market recognition of the trial-sale handicrafts, the establishment of a joint venture with the Japanese side, and the export of trolley suitcases to Japan.

It's just that he properly concealed his personal speculation in the Japanese stock market and housing market, and the rapid expansion of overseas assets exceeding [-] million yuan.

And keep silent about the fact that I live with the Japanese actress Keiko Matsumoto, and I already have an affair with a man and a woman.

Ning Weimin could see that Director Huo was listening very seriously.

Director Huo seems to be particularly concerned about the current situation of Japan's business environment and the countermeasures Japan has taken in terms of economic system in the face of pressure from the US economy.

I often ask related questions when Ning Weimin talks, and compare the economy of Japan with the developed countries in Europe.

In this way, the talk continued until after twelve o'clock at noon, when Peng Yuan helped Director Huo's wife, Huang Jinghua, to bring food and wine to this room, and then it came to an end.

It was also at this time that Ning Weimin knew that the Huo family still had relatives and friends visiting on the day of Ganqing, and Huo Xin's aunt, Director Huang's family, all came.

This made him even more embarrassed, how dare he stay for a drink?
Stand up and want to say goodbye.

However, Director Huo might as well have spoken.

"We haven't finished talking yet, why are you leaving? You are my most important guest today, sit down to eat and drink in a down-to-earth manner. You don't have to worry about me for my relatives. Aunt Huang will take care of you. I will accompany you at night Same."

And Ning Weimin didn't expect that Huang Jinghua, who clearly knew who he was, also said, "Director Huo attaches great importance to the development of your Pilkardon company in China. He is also very concerned about your opening a restaurant in Japan. So his Just follow the arrangement, you have enough time to chat while eating, don't disappoint the leadership's care."

After saying this, Huang Jinghua poured a glass of red wine for Ning Weimin himself.

"These two bottles of French Burgundy red wine were bought by Director Huo five years ago. I didn't bring back a few bottles. These are the last two bottles. Since you are an employee of the French company, you should also like it." ? Try it quickly, and drink a few more glasses."

Ning Weimin was surprised to see Huang Jinghua's hospitality with such a high profile.

Although he knew very well in his heart that this Huo Xin's mother probably only saw Director Huo's face to smile at each other.

Don't look at the words, but in his heart he may not be able to forgive himself like Director Huo, but he can't ask for more.

I had to make a gesture of gratitude, put my hands together to express my thanks, and then sat down again.