National Tide 1980

"You...what do you want me to do?"

Yao Peifang's tone suddenly became nervous, and her face turned red and white.

After all, as an extremely beautiful young girl, her growing up experience was filled with experiences of being shown love and attentiveness by the opposite sex around her, and even being emotionally besieged and molested.

However, this misunderstanding did not last long, and she realized that she was wrong.

Because first of all, she knew very well that for a senior executive of Pierre Cardin Company like Ning Weimin, life was surrounded by beauties of all kinds.

Having "seen countless women", he should have been "immune" to all kinds of beauties for a long time.

She and Ning Weimin only had a brief relationship at most.

You simply don't have that much ability to make someone fall in love with you at first sight.

Secondly, she also knew that she was now a "famous and well-known person".

Mingming and Matsumoto Keiko announced their marriage not long ago through Japan's TBS TV station.

Such a man who is about to marry "Japan's most beautiful woman" is even less likely to come here to express love to him.

As expected, Ning Weimin broke the topic immediately, and it didn't involve any relationship between men and women at all.

"It's like this. The day after tomorrow, some domestic leaders will come to Japan for inspection. The time period is about ten days. This matter is very important. I urgently need an assistant to help me entertain them during this time. Because I need to run before and after, deal with A lot of chores. This person must be smart, likable, hard-working, discerning, and sensible, and must also have a sufficient understanding of the Japanese situation. The important thing is that I can trust you. No, I immediately thought of you. After all, you, the runner-up of the 3rd Splendid Oriental Model Competition, can be considered one of our own people trained by Pierre Cardon. , I’m afraid I can’t find anyone more suitable than you, so I’m specifically asking you to help me and go to Tokyo to help me for a few days...”

"Oh I see……"

Yao Peifang breathed a sigh of relief, relieved but at the same time she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and a little embarrassed.

I don’t know if it’s because I was feeling sentimental just now, or because the handsome manager Ning in front of me is looking at me too intently. .

"Of course I am willing, Manager Ning, and I thank you for your trust in me, but I...I...I..."

Yao Peifang didn't have time to think about this contradictory feeling. Of course she wanted to agree.

But now I feel more uneasy out of lack of confidence and anxious because I am afraid that I will not meet the other party's requirements.

"But I'm afraid my Japanese level is not good enough! I just came to Japan not long ago, and I'm still learning. I can only deal with basic daily conversations..." After hesitating for a few times, Yao Peifang finally said a little unspeakably.

Ning Weimin picked up the study notes she placed on the desk, looked at them, and then pointed out her key point to the point.

"No, no, I was not as good as you when I first came to Japan. According to me, your Japanese level is not low anymore. You should only be poor at speaking. Your problem is that you have too few opportunities to communicate with people. There are too many environments where language is used! From this perspective, I also think you should go to Tokyo with me. In the past few days, we need to help our compatriots in China arrange shopping, dining, transportation and other matters. We need to deal with Japanese people in many places. This is the best opportunity for you to practice speaking. My requirements are really not high, and your current level should not be a problem. "

Ning Weimin's attitude was very serious when he spoke, without any intention of joking.

Yao Peifang wanted to agree immediately, but suddenly she thought of a more realistic obstacle.

"Then...well, it's just...how many days did you say just now? Ten days, right? Then...I'm afraid there are some problems with the schedule. I have time during the day most of the time, but I have to be there every night and on weekends. I'm performing in a commercial venue in Osaka. If I have to leave Osaka for Tokyo and stay for such a long time, I'm afraid my boss won't approve my leave..."

"This is not a problem. In fact, I have already communicated the situation with the group leader before I came to you. I have said hello in advance. Your group leader will give me this face. However, I have to ask you personally first. I just want to tell your boss."

Ning Weimin guaranteed the matter without hesitation, and at the same time gave Yao Peifang the power to refuse.

"Of course, if you don't want to go, don't force it. After all, it will indeed delay your own work and make it easy for your teammates to talk. And it is really overqualified to ask a national runner-up to be a tour guide before and after running. Yes. I know this very well, and I feel very sorry for it. If you are willing to help, it is a duty, and if you are not willing to go, it is your duty. No matter what, you must not have any psychological burden, just say what you think. Don't be polite to me. I still say that, no matter what, we are considered friends after having a meal at Mr. Song's place, so being honest with each other is the minimum rule."

He could take the initiative to explain things so thoroughly that Yao Peifang no longer had any hesitation or worries.

Although it will definitely be a bit hard to do this kind of low-priced work, and there will be some minor side effects when you return to the team in the future. Even if the team leader doesn't mind, people will inevitably make irresponsible remarks behind your back.

But it’s also a great opportunity to give a favor.

People came to ask for help in person, which shows the importance of this matter.

Although she is young, she is not an idiot who knows nothing about the modeling industry.

She basically knew how the winner of the first model competition would be announced.

On balance, she could still bear these losses. What she valued more was the impression she could leave on Ning Weimin.

Hasn't she been looking for career opportunities?

If she wants to take a further step in this industry and break through the coverage and influence of fellow champion Ye Jihong, this is her best opportunity.

"I agree, but I really have no experience, so I'm afraid I might be a disservice to you. Manager Ning, please forgive me if I don't do well in any way."

Ning Weimin was naturally very happy and his attitude became more friendly.

"Don't say that, there is a first time for everything. You don't have to worry at all. Just remember to receive these domestic leaders just like you would treat relatives who come to visit relatives from your hometown. Let me say it again, I am I’m here to ask you to help me. No matter what, I can only thank you. Of course, I will also pay you a sum of money.”

However, it was precisely the last sentence that destroyed the already increasingly harmonious atmosphere.

Yao Peifang was not doing it for money. Hearing what he said, she said very unhappy.

"Don't underestimate me, I won't ask for your money. I said I was helping, so why should I pay for it?"

"Let's talk about this later."

The main purpose was achieved, and Ning Weimin certainly had no intention of getting entangled in such a small issue.

Seeing Yao Peifang's shameful appearance, he just thought that the little girl was quite innocent. Although she was smart, she had not been polluted by society.

"Haha, it's almost dinner time. How about I treat you to dinner today?"

After looking at the watch, I naturally thought of a suitable excuse to interrupt.

"No, you are a guest from afar, so I should treat you."

Yao Peifang was indeed fooled and took a very serious attitude.

Who said people in Shanghai are stingy?

Even if she only has enough money for a meal of noodle soup, she will spend all her money on it and treat her as she should.

But Ning Weimin certainly wouldn't let this happen.

Although he didn't know Yao Peifang's financial situation, he would not do anything like "eat soft food" and let the little girl treat him.

"I understand, but I can't. I'm a man. How can I have the nerve to treat you as a girl? Besides, I owe you this. Just apologize for not replying to your phone calls several times. , and I hope you can forgive me for my lack of care."

"Oh well……"

Yao Peifang thought about it and saw that Ning Weimin was indeed sincere, so he decided to follow the good example.

However, girls also have self-esteem.

She is not the kind of girl who feels comfortable letting men spend money, and she doesn't want to be looked down upon.

So he added a few more words, "...but we agreed that I will definitely invite you next time. No regrets are allowed. Otherwise, it will be suspected of machismo."

But she didn't know that her persistence was like a person, a person who left a deep mark on Ning Weimin's heart.

As a result, Ning Weimin was stunned when he said these words.

To him, it was like he was in a trance, as if he was moved by the scene and returned to the past...

Half an hour later, Ning Weimin and Yao Peifang had arrived in front of a restaurant called "Genroku Sushi" in Namba's commercial district.

If Ning Weimin hadn't been very experienced, it would have been difficult to spot that small facade among the many small shops, and maybe they would have missed it.

However, if you look carefully at this time, you can still see the bright and colorful displays of large and small sushi varieties in the window.

And I have to say that when it comes to food advertising, Japanese restaurants are really good at it.

Especially Japanese restaurant advertising techniques are very superb and can be called an art.

This store uses food models to render, exaggerate, and present sushi in front of customers. Even people who have never eaten it can understand it.

Create a curiosity that inspires a strong desire to taste it.

Yao Peifang has never eaten sushi since she came to Japan, mainly because she has no money.

Although this thing may be Japan's most representative food, it has long been passed down by word of mouth in the mouths of domestic people.

But a meal at this kind of restaurant is much more expensive than noodle soup.

So for her who couldn't even bear to eat a bowl of noodle soup, even if Ning Weimin apologized repeatedly and said that this sushi restaurant was not a very high-end place, if she didn't mind, she would just deal with it temporarily.

She was also a little intimidated and her legs felt weak.

Although he had already reached the door, he was still hesitant. He couldn't help but pull Ning Weimin's sleeve and suggested to him, "Why don't you go to a ramen shop?"

However, at this time, the door of the restaurant has been opened, and the voice of "Welcome! Are there two in total?" came from the store.

Ning Weimin walked in first with his head held high, so she had no choice but to follow him into the restaurant.

The shop is indeed not big, but the arrangement of tables and chairs is very special.

In the center of the room, there is a long platform one to four meters long and one meter wide. Three sides of the platform are iron round stools nailed to the ground. There are probably less than twenty seats.

The countertops and stools are naturally painted white, and there are cleverly installed lighting equipment on the long table to feast the eyes of customers.

On the countertop at an equal distance from the round stools, there were already placed large and small bottles and jars containing condiments.

The most unique thing in this store is undoubtedly a belt that moves in circles on the table at regular intervals.

The belt, which looked like a factory assembly line, placed small round porcelain plates of equal sizes, but inside they contained different varieties of sushi, each in a small plate.

This constantly moving belt rotates in front of a few customers.

When the plate taken away by the customer is transferred to the curtain made of colorful beads, which should be the back kitchen, the people inside will immediately replenish the empty plate chosen by the customer.

In the eyes of Yao Peifang, who has never even tasted sushi, such a scene is definitely original and unconventional.

In fact, the store owner probably thinks so too.

As soon as the two people entered the store, an Obasan who was responsible for receiving customers came over with a smile, bowed slightly and said to the two people, "Two guests, welcome to our store. Excuse me, is this your first time here? ? If so, the way of picking up food in our store is a bit special, I’m afraid I need to introduce it to you first..."

Yao Peifang probably understood these few Japanese sentences. Thinking about what Ning Weimin said today, and looking for an opportunity to practice speaking, he took the initiative to ask the store to introduce them.

Unexpectedly, the store owner heard her non-standard Japanese speech and realized that she was a foreigner with unfamiliar Japanese, and immediately seemed hesitant.

He seemed quite troubled and worried that he would not be able to communicate smoothly and explain clearly.

However, just when Yao Peifang was blushing and his confidence was hit.

Ning Weimin spoke up and clearly told the store in Japanese that no introduction was needed, saying that he knew the rules.

Then he took Yao Peifang to sit down in a quiet place and told her casually in Chinese, "Please look at each plate on the conveyor belt. They have different colors or patterns. Through this, the store can calculate your The bill will be charged accordingly. So we can eat whatever we want. This is equivalent to a buffet. As for the speed of the conveyor belt, it is about eight centimeters per second. It’s a speed that everyone agrees with, and just enough time for customers to look at and think about which dish to choose. Too slow will make people anxious.”

Although this is his first time here, he is from the information age after all. How could he have never eaten conveyor belt sushi before?

Of course the doorway here is very clear.

Even after sitting down, he was still patiently teaching Yao Peifang how to adjust the soy sauce and how to dip it in soy sauce, and continued to complain that the sashimi quality of this kind of sushi was not in line with the high standards of professional sushi restaurants and could only be regarded as something to fill the stomach.

This couldn't help but make Yao Peifang secretly complain - he didn't expect that Manager Ning, who looked so handsome, was actually a person accustomed to spending public funds. I am so familiar with Japanese sushi restaurants! Hey, I learned so bad at such a young age, and I don’t know how to live in luxury and waste every day in Japan. If everyone is like him, how can our country get better?

However, as everyone knows, the store owner is actually more embarrassed than she is.

That Obasan couldn't even figure it out. Everyone would be surprised and amazed by their home-made conveyor belt sushi.

But this foreigner was obviously here for the first time, but he was very familiar with the place and acted like a regular customer.

He actually even knew that there was a hot water faucet installed in front of each turntable, as well as teacups and tea leaves. It was not like the first time customers always yelling for the store to make tea, and they made it themselves.

In short, the more she looked, the more curious she became. She couldn't help but run to the kitchen to report the news to the real boss, Yoshiaki Shiraishi.

"Look, here are two strange foreign customers. It's their first time, but they seem to be familiar with our store. I said, boss, did you really come up with this idea by yourself? Isn’t it possible that other countries already have such stores? If so, I think your plan to sell the franchise to others will come to nothing.”

The boss, who was sweating profusely and busy at work, immediately stopped everything and responded dissatisfiedly.

"It's impossible. This store is completely our own creation. I haven't opened a store outside Osaka. How can there be something similar? Which customer? I want to see..."

Unexpectedly, just by looking at it, he was originally angry, but instead received a headshot from his wife.

For no other reason than because everyone has a love for beauty, when he saw our model runner-up, he couldn't help but say, "She's so beautiful! Is she a celebrity?"