Kang Shude and Matsumoto Keiko were not the only ones to attach great importance to this meeting.
According to Zhang Shihui's understanding, Ning Weimin's engagement party is a major event in life, and must meet the highest standards.
So he also became very busy.
Not only was the best private room reserved for Ning Weimin, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, but he also made extravagant arrangements for this private room regardless of cost.
This private room originally had two oversized round tables, with a fixed seat that could seat sixteen people. It could originally seat thirty-two people. If it was squeezed in, it could even entertain forty people.
Needless to say, it is quite wasteful for a banquet with only a few people.
Moreover, it doesn’t look good when one table is sitting and the other is empty.
But Zhang Shihui is indeed a little clever. Considering that this kind of private banquet is most afraid of being disturbed, apart from serving food, there is no need for additional service personnel, so he actually changed one of the round tables into a buffet table.
He asked people to spread the tablecloth with the best bright yellow background and rust gold thread, and put Chinese and Western pastries, preserves, fruits, candies and bottles of fine wine, various drinks, and tea, all arranged with various beautiful utensils like a buffet.
There was a big table.
In addition, a push ice cart filled with ice cubes was specially prepared, which was filled with white wine, champagne, beer and various polar bear sodas and ice cream.
In this case, if Ning Weimin and others need anything, they can get it according to their own preferences, which is extremely convenient.
Even in order to heighten the atmosphere, Zhang Shihui informed the art kitchen in advance and had someone rush to make an ice sculpture of Cupid flying on a heart-shaped ice cube.
The bottom of the ice sculpture was completely decorated with red roses cultivated in the Temple of Heaven Flower House, which made it look appropriate and warm. Then I personally pushed it over on a trolley and placed it at the entrance.
To be honest, in terms of the level of being a loser, this kid has now surpassed Mu Renzhi.
Not only is the arrangement very thoughtful and attentive, but what is especially rare is that it does not lag behind at all in terms of concepts and style.
The scene he created was no worse than that of foreign high-end restaurants.
Even Ning Weimin, because he didn't know about Zhang Shihui's arrangements before, when he brought Matsumoto Keiko over and found that Zhang Shihui had arranged such a colorful scene for him, he was a little stunned and secretly sighed that it was a bit extravagant.
As for Keiko Matsumoto, of course she was even more surprised and felt it was an exaggeration.
After entering the private room and looking around, she was even a little frightened. She couldn't help but secretly pulled Ning Weimin, looked at him worriedly, and asked in a low voice if this was what he meant.
"Didn't you say that we would have a casual meal with the elders today? Why is it so formal?"
Ning Weimin can certainly understand Matsumoto Keiko's worries.
Knowing that she felt that her clothes looked casual, she began to regret that she did not dress more formally today just to look young.
So he couldn't help but comfort her with kind words, took her hand and kissed her first, and patiently explained in her ear that this was really not what he meant, and he didn't expect to make it so formal.
But no matter what, the two of them did not have as big a mental impact as Zhang Shihui felt.
The first time I saw Ning Weimin walking in with a stunning beauty.
Zhang Shihui, who claimed to be a meritorious official, originally wanted to wag his tail and go forward to sell his goods to claim credit.
But when his cunning eyes discovered that this beautiful woman behaved like a foreigner and became more and more familiar to her, his excitement slowed down.
In the end, as he opened the search engine in his mind and quickly compared the person in front of him with Xiaoxia in "March of Kamata" in his memory, his entire state was basically petrified.
Even the two eyeballs on his face were frozen, and the only thing that could move was his mouth that opened wider and wider, almost to the point where it could swallow the world.
For no other reason than that, although he could be sure and must have determined that the beauty in front of him was the Japanese star Keiko Matsumoto on the screen, deep down in his heart, he thought it was absolutely impossible.
So much so that for a moment I had a dreamy feeling that this place was not in the human world, and I was so dizzy that I couldn't find my way around.
What's more coincidental is that at this time, Kang Shude, who was driven by Luo Guangliang, also came here.
As a result, the old man and his nephew-in-law-to-be also came to "look up to see each other", almost unexpectedly meeting each other.
Kang Shude wore a woolen suit today that was made just a few years ago, and even his beard was carefully trimmed.
Accompanied by Luo Guangliang, he walked into Tan Gong Restaurant in a stylish manner, and was guided respectfully by the waiter to the door of the "Prayer for Good Harvests".
Unexpectedly, as soon as the waiter opened the private room door for him, and before the beaming old man even stepped into the room, he saw a young woman standing at the door holding hands with Ning Weimin and whispering affectionately.
It's certainly more lively now.
Hot!
For a moment, not only Zhang Shihui was stunned, but the pair of lovebirds were also stunned. Kang Shude and Luo Guangliang, who had just opened the door, were also stunned.
It was so caught off guard, so untimely, that almost everyone stared at him with big eyes.
In fact, as Matsumoto Keiko was shy, she quickly withdrew her hand in a panic.
There was no need to say anything more at this point. Everyone felt at the same time how embarrassing and funny the current situation was.
This can only be said to be a trick of fate from above and an author from below.
Fortunately, Luo Guangliang was calm, probably because people really have few ideas, so he was the first to come to his senses.
Seeing how lively the place was, and the beauty of Matsumoto Keiko that could make thousands of women lose their color, he was so happy for Ning Weimin that he immediately took the lead in breaking up the embarrassment by saying hello.
"Wei Min, I'm here to join in the fun. Are these my future siblings?"
However, he is also used to being careless. Although he thinks Matsumoto Keiko is extremely beautiful, she still looks kind-hearted.
But he didn't even recognize that the person in front of him was someone he had seen on the movie screen.
Therefore, not only did he not be "passively petrified" like Zhang Shihui, but he also got close to her carelessly.
"Well, hello, brother and sister, my name is Luo Guangliang, and I grew up with Wei Min. I am a person who can't speak. Anyway, if you need me in the future, you can just say a word."
"Third brother, you're welcome." Ning Weimin nodded gratefully to Luo Guangdian and introduced Matsumoto Keiko with the same enthusiasm, "This is our neighbor in the same courtyard. He has treated me as a brother since he was a child. I also
Treat him as a brother. I told you."
Keiko Matsumoto was indeed well-behaved, and she felt that Ning Weimin and Luo Guangliang were not relatives but more than relatives.
Because I filmed a lot of scenes in Shanghai, my spoken Chinese level was pretty good at this time.
After hearing this, Xiaoxiao also greeted him in Chinese to save face. "Hello, Third Brother!"
There was no need for Ning Weimin to make any introductions at all. She took the initiative to step forward with a bright smile and greeted Kang Shude.
"You are Amin's elder, right? Amin often mentions you, and I finally meet you today. My name is Matsumoto Keiko, please take care of me!"
Needless to say, she bowed in the Japanese style to show her respect.
He also tried his best to introduce his name in Chinese.
This kind of behavior and the lack of attention to the four tones of Chinese pronunciation undoubtedly convinced everyone present that she was Japanese.
Luo Guangliang and Zhang Shihui are relatively easy to say.
Accident is accident, surprise is surprise, no matter what, it will not change their original attitude towards Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko.
On the contrary, I think Ning Weimin is really quite capable, and he managed to get such a beautiful Japanese wife. This is a matter of pride.
But Kang Shude was different. Suddenly, the old man's expression changed obviously.
The originally amiable smile suddenly faded, as if encountering a snowstorm, and his expression was full of unbelievable shock.
"What? You... you... are Japanese?"
It was from this moment that the originally warm and harmonious atmosphere at the scene suddenly changed.
Not only did Matsumoto Keiko's already nervous mood become more worried, but all the efforts Zhang Shihui put in to prepare for today were completely in vain.
Yes, reaching out and not hitting the smiling person is the basic etiquette of hospitality in our country.
What's more, Kang Shude was not originally a person who would vent his dissatisfaction according to his temper and would make it difficult for the other party to get off the stage in person.
So the banquet started as normal. Everyone took their seats one by one and started drinking, passing food, and chatting.
But the problem is that sometimes, being polite and courteous may not make people comfortable.
The alienation expressed in a euphemistic way, the perfunctory way of thinking about others, and the indifference of rejecting people thousands of miles away are often more hurtful.
Just like Kang Shude's smile when eating, he just grinned as if to take care of the whole scene, without much real happiness.
However, both Ning Weimin and Luo Guangliang diligently put dishes on his plate and looked for topics to stimulate his conversation.
This old man also has the cold look of "a man in a boat with a coir raincoat, fishing alone in the snow in the cold river", as if he can't keep himself warm no matter what.
All he did was socialize in a measured manner and keep a polite distance.
Among the crowd, he seemed particularly dull, dull, and passive, which naturally made Ning Weimin feel embarrassed and at a loss.
However, this is even more true for Matsumoto Keiko and Kang Shutoku. If you don't open your mouth, you will be ignored. If you open your mouth, it will be a soft nail.
For example, when Matsumoto Keiko took the initiative to fill a glass of wine for him, he drank it.
He picked up the wine glass, thanked him, and took a small sip.
This move once made Matsumoto Keiko happy, and Ning Weimin also smiled, thinking that things had eased.
But who would have thought that the old man immediately said to Matsumoto Keiko, "I'll do it by myself. I'm not in good health recently and can't drink much. And you are a foreign guest from Japan. Treating me like this is not just a matter of friendship."
You can't bear it. You should take care of yourself. If there is anything I can't do for you, please don't mind."
This is undoubtedly an extremely raw expression, seemingly polite, but without any emotion.
Keiko Matsumoto nodded quickly and fearfully, and said cautiously, "I'm sorry, I didn't know you were feeling unwell. I'm really sorry."
However, this was not over yet. Kang Shude's next words were even more heart-wrenching, which Matsumoto Keiko couldn't expect and couldn't bear.
"Ms. Matsumoto, forgive me for being rude, but I would like to ask a few questions about your family affairs. Is it convenient?"
"OK."
"Where in Japan are you from? Do you have any brothers or sisters?"
"I was born in Tokyo and live in Tokyo. I am the only child in the family. I am an only child."
"That's it. Then I guess your parents are very simple people, right? They should have very traditional ideas, right? They have been strict with you since you were a child, is that true?"
These words seemed to make Matsumoto Keiko feel something, but she still answered honestly, "Yes, you are right, my parents are quite traditional, and their generation is very traditional."
"Oh," Kang Shude nodded as expected, and then said in a serious tone, "Yes, some things between China and Japan are relatively similar, and I am also very traditional. In fact, people of our generation are both
People who value bloodline and family status very much cannot accept mixed bloodlines. Am I right about this? Your parents probably have similar views to me, right?"
"This...yes..."
"I can see from your appearance that you are a filial child, a good daughter who is very considerate of her parents. To be honest, being a parent is not easy. You never think about yourself. I am afraid that for my daughter, I hope the most
What I hope for is to have a good marriage and be able to explain myself in front of my relatives and friends. This is pitiful for the parents in the world, don’t you think so..."
Even though Matsumoto Keiko usually socializes a lot at work, the scene is no stranger to her.
In particular, his special professional circle gave him rich experience in facing the difficulties faced by men's rights.
But faced with Kang Shude's routine, she could hardly say anything, her face was red, and she was completely frightened.
This is not only because of Ning Weimin's involvement, but also because of Kang Shude's words, which hit the nail on the head.
Didn't Matsumoto Keiko's father, Han Yingming, object to it because he cared that Ning Weimin was Chinese?
At this time, Matsumoto Keiko had clearly understood what Kang Shude meant, which was that, like her father, she also opposed their being together.
So she simply said nothing.
All in all, the atmosphere of this banquet never got better. At best, it could only be maintained at the level of mutual respect.
Soon, even Luo Guangliang, who was cheerful at first, felt unusually depressed and became a dull man again.
In the end, Ning Weimin had no choice but to busy himself around, saying a lot of unnecessary stupid things, leaving only embarrassing ridicule.
Matsumoto Keiko didn't show any signs of being unhappy on the surface, nothing happened, and she tried her best to pretend to be happy, generous, and enthusiastic towards everyone.
However, this is called forcing a smile, but it is just a form of decency forced through restraint.
In fact, even Ning Weimin knew that she felt extremely disappointed.
And precisely because Ning Weimin knew her, knew that she had a high spirit, and knew that she was sensitive, he felt sorry for her even more.
But the question is how did the situation become like this?
Why was Kang Shude, who was obviously very happy at first, so dissatisfied?
Is it just because Matsumoto Keiko is Japanese?
Ning Weimin couldn't figure it out. Isn't the old man very enlightened?
Even if we say we hate the Japanese, it is because of national hatred, not family hatred.
How could Matsumoto Keiko be so unkind because of her nationality?
Finally, after eating for a while, Ning Weimin, who felt sorry for his wife, finally found an opportunity to ask Kang Shude in private.
When Kang Shude got up to go to the bathroom, he volunteered to lead the way. As soon as he entered, he could no longer restrain his grievances and began to complain.
"You are really my uncle. What happened to you today? Where did the evil fire come from? Look at how you scared people?"
"Hey, you bastard, why are you asking me? You have no future!"
"Why am I so useless? I haven't forgotten you even after marrying my wife. Who among us has disrespected you? Isn't it just to ask you to say a few kind words today? But it's better for you, let me touch your cold face with my warm face.
butt……"
"Fart, I'm giving you a huge favor by leaving without turning around today. Who do you blame? I blame you! When I asked you, you would be careless. You'll know it when you see it. You'll know it when you see it. How can you
If you don’t tell me in advance, will you find a Japanese woman?”
"Is this...this...is this important? It's enough to marry a virtuous and kind woman. What's wrong with nationality? I know you hate Japan, but it's not the time when China and Japan were at war. Peace,
Friendliness is the main theme today.”
"Go, go, don't talk about that to me, peace is peace, friendship is friendship, but history is history, and some things will be past if they cannot be past..."
"Master, aren't you? Even the government supports transnational marriage. If you want to oppose the policy, then you are out of your mind..."
"Bastard! Who is confused? I think you are confused! I understand what you are saying. I am not opposed to the marriage between China and Japan. But I have also made it clear to you that anyone can marry a Japanese, but only you.
no!"
"Why?"
"Just what you have in your hands! Those ancestral gadgets can only stay with us forever. I can't let you leave them to the Japanese!"
"Leave it to Japan...I...who said I would do this? Am I wronged? Who says it's not your place to say this? You don't know how many things I got back from Japan, and I also donated them
I... Hey, you are not worried about Qingzi, are you? She... she is not that kind of person!"
"Humph, you really think so simply! To put it bluntly, you have no brains! Let me ask you, even if you don't think so, she doesn't think so. But there is no absolute in everything. If you are not afraid of thieves stealing, you are afraid of thieves worrying about you.
What if someone else is thinking about you? Is there anyone else who thinks this way? A gentleman is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying a jade. Man dies for money, and a bird dies for food. Anything can happen in this world! For example, in the future you will
What about making trouble and leaving? How do you want to be a good person? If you don’t plan ahead, the final whereabouts of those things may not be yours to decide! What’s even more frightening is that your own life is not guaranteed. Say
To be honest, people who are not of my race must have different minds. With a mind like yours, you don’t deserve to have the things you have in your hands now! Of course, I can’t safely hand over my things to you. Marry a Japanese girl
You? You are looking for death!"
Click! Like a bolt from the blue!
Ning Weimin really didn't think about the old man's last few words. He was completely dumbfounded on the spot.
