Chiba Salted Fish Legend

Chapter 265

Xia Zhi and Xia Meng were sitting on the sofa watching TV. What was shown on the screen was this year's New Year's Eve concert.There were many characters that appeared in it, including celebrities that Xia Zhi didn't recognize, and the songs they sang were not to his liking. Xia Zhi played with his mobile phone and checked the scenery and people that Tachibana Aya had taken from the streets and temple fairs during the day. , although she occupies about half of the shot in almost every photo, which is very annoying, but the background is still quite lively for the time being, and Xia Zhi starts to feel a little interesting.

Although it is a bit regretful not to experience it personally, the so-called photos exist to make up for such regrets and to leave memories.As an experienced observer, Xia Zhi could imagine and feel the lively and interesting atmosphere at that time from this still photo.

"It seems a little interesting..."

Because there are no such large-scale activities at home, even during the Spring Festival, it is only a little bit lively at night, and the next day, the entire county seems to have lost more than half of the people, and probably all ran to the countryside Where did my relatives in my hometown or other cities go?Xia Zhi was a little envious of such a lively event.

"Are you interested?" Xia Meng's attention also shifted away from her mobile phone. She had no interest in the performance on TV.But Mom and Dad would probably want to watch it later after washing the dishes, so Xia Zhi, two people who were not very interested in TV, did not change the program.

"A little bit. Although Chiba is sometimes as peaceful as here at home, there are often some lively large-scale activities, such as temple fairs, or fireworks displays, which are quite lively. Although it is said that this place at home is developing But it doesn’t feel lively at all.”

"Most of the people who stay here are adults who have settled and worked here and children who are still studying. The young people who are the main body of the activities have basically gone to find jobs elsewhere, right? In a sense, this is a place with little energy. town."

"It's not that bad, right? I think it's usually quite peaceful here, isn't it pretty good?" Xia Zhi retorted: "I quite like this atmosphere."

Xia Meng looked at him with squinted eyes.

"Of course, I like the two different styles at home and in Chiba City, so we can't compare them like this, right?"

"Grumpy."

"That's not how the word is used..."

Xia Zhi's attention turned to his mobile phone again.Although today is not the official start of the New Year's activities, Chiba still looks quite lively, as if it is rehearsing. There are already many interesting-looking stores on display in the photos taken by Aya Tachibana. .But I don’t know where she is now even if I’m studying abroad.

"By the time I go back in a few days, all these activities will be over." Xia Zhi crossed his hands and thought: "By the way! Xiaomeng, do you have any Japanese snacks you want to eat? I'll ask this guy to buy some tomorrow. Then mail it back, otherwise I won’t be able to buy anything I want to eat when I go back and the event is over.”

"I don't know, forget it. There's nothing I particularly want to eat."

“Leaving aside some items that need to be cooked and eaten first, I don’t think there are many snacks... Taiyaki and Dorayaki are pretty good, but if you want to send them back, it’s better to go online directly. I think the taste may be similar. How many did you have?" I counted the snacks I knew and still had an impression on, but most of them were not suitable for long-distance postage and long-term storage, and food was originally such a thing.

Then just change it to something else, and it doesn’t have to be food.During the New Year, they always put out some more interesting things, right?Hairpins, headbands, pendants, etc... and kimonos.

Xia Zhi turned around and glanced at Xia Meng, who was looking at the TV with blank eyes. His phone was placed on his lap with the back of his phone facing up. He seemed to have lost interest in the phone and also had no interest in the programs on the TV. , simply in a daze.Although Xia Meng seems to have no desire, how can a girl not love beauty and wear beautiful clothes?
At this point, it won't be a surprise even if Xia Meng becomes a god.

"Xiaomeng, do you want to wear a kimono?"

"...Huh?" Xia Meng was stunned for a second or two, then raised her head again and looked towards Xia Zhi.

"I said, do you want to wear a kimono?"

If we talk about Natsuki's impression of Japan, apart from the current situation of cuteness and the national flower cherry blossoms, there is one thing that cannot be avoided, and that is naturally the kimono.

It’s similar to foreigners’ stereotyped impressions of China. It’s a place for shady netizens, a paradise for foodies, giant pandas, etc. Anyone who is Japanese or a young Japanese person will probably have this impression.Of course Xia Zhi also remembered the famous and good-looking clothes there.

Although China also has clothing such as Hanfu, it has not been widely promoted. With the development of the times, it has gradually become a relatively niche clothing.But kimonos don't have such a status in Japan. During the New Year and festivals, girls wearing beautiful kimonos will definitely not be able to escape when they go out to play in the streets. Xia Zhi only saw them once or twice, but he left a deep impression on her.

Although Xia Zhi would probably have to cut an artery and bleed for two or three minutes to make a kimono for Xia Meng, but it is very suitable as a New Year's gift.If you give Xia Meng good-looking clothes that you can't usually get as a gift, she will definitely be happy.

The same goes for my mother, but my mother is more conservative and calm, so she may not like such clothes, but you can also consider buying a set of yukata to wear at home, or if you really don’t want such clothes, you can also change them to other things, such as Talking about famous brand bags and so on...she would definitely not refuse this.

As for dad, that would be better handled.Ask the store manager to buy some sake and send it back as a gift.I have tasted sake myself. It tastes very mild and sweet. Drinking one or two glasses when you have nothing to do is good for your health. Even my mother can drink this kind of wine.

Suddenly it felt good.

However, Japan is celebrating Chinese New Year these days, so I don’t know if the store will open or not, but the price will definitely increase anyway.Anyway, the Chinese New Year is the Spring Festival, Xia Zhi is not panic at all.

"Do you want to buy it for me?"

"Well, consider it a New Year's gift to you. But it will take a while. The New Year is in Japan now, and things are a little expensive."

"You can't afford it even if the price doesn't increase, right? Don't I know what your financial situation is?" Xia Meng frowned.

"Don't worry. If you ask Shiraishi for a little help, you might be able to get a beautiful and cheap custom-made kimono. I don't have the money to buy such expensive brand clothes, so you don't have to expect too much."

I'll probably be very busy when I go back this time.Maybe I have to find another part-time job or something, otherwise it will be difficult to buy all the gifts I thought of above with the fixed salary from the coffee shop.Although Xia Meng's kimono can be purchased at a slightly cheaper price through Shiraishi Reika's relationship, dad's sake is about the same price, not much more expensive, and the important thing is mom's bag...

However, it should be no problem to prepare gifts before the New Year.

Even if it doesn't work, Shiraishi Rika is a rich second generation, and Tachibana Aya is a young rich woman. They can just borrow money to buy gifts and then pay them back slowly. Anyway, they usually don't need much money, so they should pay back the money quickly.Moreover, with the speed at which he could earn money by working in Japan, Xia Zhi felt that this goal would not stump him.

"You shouldn't be so stupid as to hand over all your savings or even borrow money from others in order to buy gifts?"

Therefore, even Xia Zhi would not believe it if they were not biological siblings.

"If mom knew you spent money like this, you might get a beating from her."

"Normally speaking, when trying to persuade people, shouldn't I say that I might be scolded by my mother?"

"That's our mother."

Just this sentence has endless persuasive power.

So this matter just fell through?It's rare to have a good idea.Xia Zhi didn't want to give up so soon.

"Wait for me a moment."

Xia Zhi picked up the phone. Her phone had Shiraishi Reika's phone number, and only the phone number.Xia Zhi regretted it so much that he wanted to vomit blood. As expected, not asking for a social software account because he had an email address was indeed the most failed decision in the world.If I make this call, I will lose dozens of dollars again.

But now is not the time to be stingy.Xia Zhi called Shiraishi Lihua's phone number.

There were more than a dozen beeps, and Xia Zhi almost thought that Shiraishi Lihua was no longer next to the phone, and the call was suddenly connected.

From now on, every second is talking in gold.

"Hey, you, hello... This, this is Baishi Lihua."

What came out of the phone was Bai Shi Lihua's stumbling voice, she seemed very nervous.

"Hello, Lihua? It's me, Xia Zhi. Happy New Year, although it's a little early. I'm calling you from China. Is it convenient for you now? I have a few things that I want to discuss."

"It's okay! Does Xia Zhijun have anything to say?"

In addition to Shiraishi Rika's voice, Xia Zhi also heard other voices, which seemed to be saying things like "Who is it?" "Is it the person you like?"But it was a bit noisy and Xia Zhi couldn't hear clearly.Shiraishi Rika may not be at home right now.

"Oh, because super long-distance calls are very expensive, I'll keep the story short. I want to ask Lihua if your family has anything to do with the factory that produces kimonos?"

"Eh? Is it a factory that produces kimonos?... Dad, our family... Oh, okay. Hey, is it Xia Zhijun? I just asked my dad, and he said that our family has two factories that can produce kimonos. Are you Do you need to buy clothes?"

"Yeah. Do you remember that I have a sister? She's the cute girl in the photo. Because the Chinese New Year is coming soon, I want to buy her a New Year's gift, but I don't know much about these things, so I'm looking for you Just to ask."

"This, that's it..." Shiraishi Rika's voice sounded a little disappointed: "If you want to buy a kimono, it's actually better to buy customized ones. Our factory also provides such services, and it's not expensive. Xia Zhijun should be able to afford it. I can afford it.”

"Really? That would be great."

"But I may need information such as your sister's height and weight, and the fabric style also needs to be selected. I'm not at home right now. Do I want to call you later?"

"No, no, no, no, no, super long-distance calls are very expensive. Lihua, you should have a social software account, right? Send it to me, and I'll talk to you in detail tonight."

"Hey! Late, at night...? Okay, I understand...Mom! Don't eavesdrop on me!"

……

It sounds like it's quite busy.

"I'm sorry to bother you. Let's talk later tonight if we are free. Please say hello to my uncle and aunt for me. Goodbye now."

Xia Zhi hung up the phone and laughed.

"It's done! (Japanese) Oh no, it's done! (Chinese)"

(End of this chapter)