"Denen Chofu Station is just ahead. Have you been here before?"
"No, this is the first time."
“If you don’t drive, you can get to Shibuya in ten minutes by train from this station, and it’s also very convenient to go to Shinjuku and Ikebukuro by subway.”
"Oh, if that's the case. That would be great. It's really convenient."
"Look, there is a shopping street beyond the station. There are various Japanese confectionery shops, Tsukudani restaurants, eel shops, flower shops and other shops. There are also many long-established shops. It is a pity that there is no Chinese food. And
Immediately after exiting the station, you will find the Tokyu Plaza Garden Station, which has supermarkets, pharmacies and other shops that are necessary for daily life. Just look there..."
Listening to Matsumoto Keiko's introduction to the surrounding situation, Ning Weimin drove the car and looked forward with interest through the car window.
Today is the first time that Matsumoto Keiko takes Ning Weimin back to her villa. Considering that the two of them will live together here after getting married, it is inevitable to introduce the surrounding situation to Ning Weimin along the way.
The vehicle the two of them were riding in was the dark blue Nissan S130 that Keiko Matsumoto kindly picked up Ning Weimin at the station in the heavy rain when they first met.
It's just that although the car is still the same and the people are still the same, the relationship between the two has undergone substantial changes.
You know, just yesterday, they just completed a series of necessary legal procedures and became a legal couple in Japan.
The two people not only formally signed their respective property protection agreements at a well-known law firm, but also submitted a marriage application to the Citizen's Division of the Tokyo City Government.
The only legal procedure left to do now is to write the names of two people together in the household registration department of the municipal government.
After all, Japan has never had a marriage certificate. In the future, the most important thing that can prove the relationship between husband and wife is probably the household registration information.
That's why Japanese law has a rigid rule that both husband and wife must have the same surname.
In other words, once the change of household registration information is completed, Qingzi's surname will become Ning Qingzi.
However, it is precisely because Ning Weimin has long expressed his support for Qingzi to have her own career after marriage that she does not require her to change her husband's surname.
So in the future, at least in the film and television industry, Matsumoto Keiko can continue to use the surname "Matsumoto".
From this perspective, it does not mean that Ning Weimin broke his promise.
Speaking of which, the information on Matsumoto Keiko's household registration originally belonged to Han Qingzi.
The name "Matsumoto Keiko" was originally the stage name given to her by Daiei Company in order to conceal her Korean-Japanese identity.
The key point of Ning Weimin's promise was not whether Qingzi's registered surname changed or not, but that he did respect Qingzi's social and work rights as a woman.
In this era when Japanese people are still very conservative in their thinking, this is enough to be called a shocking consideration.
It can completely make Qingzi feel relieved and satisfy those fans and movie fans who like her.
If other Japanese actresses have such power, it is often because they have wronged themselves and accepted an extremely unsuitable marriage, so that they can gain the understanding and tolerance of their husbands' families.
For example, Sayuri Yoshinaga, whose status in the film industry is almost the same as Keiko Matsumoto, married Okada, a TV producer who is fifteen years older than her. This is an example.
Of course, perhaps in the eyes of the Japanese, the fact that Ning Weimin is Chinese is enough to offset his advantages of being young, wealthy, handsome and tall.
It is very likely that when they look at Keiko Matsumoto, they also think that the national goddess is married off.
And this is another topic and will not be discussed here for the time being.
"So, which street should we go to next?"
Soon, Ning Weimin had already driven the car past the station and couldn't help but ask questions.
Ahead are countless diverging forks.
With the station as the center, the trees and residential streets on both sides of the street are divided into radial lines.
This is also the most distinctive feature of Denen Chofu, a well-known residential area for wealthy people.
"Well, go in from the intersection with the cafe, and then go there along the road with ginkgo trees. Please drive slowly, there are few people here, and sometimes there are animals."
So following Keiko Matsumoto's command, Ning Weimin lowered his speed and slowly turned right.
Then, he discovered Xintiandi. From there, covered by acres of flowers, plants and trees, there was a large area of high-end residential areas with different structures and extremely conspicuous features.
"It's so beautiful. Are the houses here different?"
The houses on both sides slowly flowed backwards, and Ning Weimin looked towards both sides of the road.
I have to say that this area really deserves to be Japan’s old wealthy area.
The houses have gates and walls, and they come in all kinds of styles: Japanese, Western, and Japanese-Western.
The houses here are not just one-family homes, but real villas.
Although the number of floors is not high, with a maximum of two floors on the ground, each house has a garage and a large courtyard.
Place name signs with the words "Denen Chofu X Chome No. XX" are hung on the walls of every house.
At a glance, you can tell that the magnificent mansions and green courtyards here hide all kinds of wealthy people.
To be honest, Ning Weimin felt just like the last time he accompanied Kang Shude to Jinmen and visited the Five Avenues, the ruins of the old concession.
The only difference is that these houses are more refined and novel, the greening is better, and the roads are tidier.
"Yes, no house here is similar. Every time the land is transferred, the new owner will definitely rebuild the house according to his own preferences. This forms the unique landscape here, but in order to maintain the style here, there are no
High-rise buildings are allowed. The above-ground buildings can have a maximum of two floors and a maximum height of nine meters. In this neighborhood you see now, there are particularly many houses of politicians and famous athletes living here..."
Matsumoto Keiko's words also verified Ning Weimin's judgment.
Thinking that he would live here in the future, Ning Weimin, who had indeed "only seen pigs running and never eaten pork" couldn't help but get excited.
At this time, he and Director Chen, who would express his emotions while riding in a Lincoln car in the future, had a certain spiritual connection with each other.
"From today on, we are also masters." Words like this could easily come out of his mouth.
However, he is a secular person and has never thought of using the name of a genius or artist to flaunt himself, so there is nothing to be ashamed of.
Unlike the great director who relies on his artistic talent to make a living, he can openly follow the instinct of a businessman and care about the value of the real estate here.
"There doesn't seem to be any open space in this area. It seems to be very popular. The price shouldn't be cheap..."
"This is a street with well-established buildings and a long history. Everyone likes that it has the greenery of the suburbs and the convenience of the city, so there is no vacant land. It was not easy when I bought it. People who pursue quality of life and style like it here.
.As for now, because the housing prices in Tokyo are generally rising, and everyone has become rich, real estate here is even more difficult to buy. The price was about one million yen per square meter when I bought it. Now,
I heard that the price has risen to 2.391 million square meters. In theory, it is equivalent to a six-fold increase. It is still a price but not a market. It is really scary to think about it. Due to the changes in land prices, in two years, even Gudu
Taxes have increased several times...ah...turn left there."
While Qingzi lamented that the skyrocketing housing prices in recent years were too abnormal, he also did not forget to tell Ning Weimin in time to turn left or right.
Every time the car turns a corner, a new street appears, but the shape and style of the houses remain unchanged.
Finally, the outline of Matsumoto Keiko's residence appeared in front of the car, and she informed her immediately.
"Look, that's the house in front. How about this place?"
Following the direction pointed by Keiko Matsumoto, Ning Weimin looked outside together.
Ning Weimin noticed that the villa Qingzi pointed to had an American-style red brick exterior wall and a French-style blue-black roof. It was mostly covered by the shadow of trees, and it had excellent privacy.
And it's not too far from the station. If you ride a bicycle, you should be able to reach the station in ten minutes.
Walking will be slower, but a distance of a little more than one kilometer is not unacceptable.
What's rare is the quietness. In the last few hundred meters of driving here, you can only see the shadows of trees and birds, and no one at all.
Although it is a little more remote here, it is far less disruptive than the high-profile houses over there at the station.
"Is it the one in front? The one with red bricks and black roof? It's so beautiful! As expected, the house is just like the house. Such a stylish house is only suitable for my Qingzi to live in."
Ning Weimin praised him without thinking.
Being praised so happily, Qingzi lowered her big watery eyes in embarrassment, and the pearl earrings on her earlobes flashed.
"No way! Don't keep saying such exaggerated words! In fact, this house can be saved thanks to the advice you gave me. Fortunately, I met you and I didn't make the wrong choice to sell the house.
"
Ning Weimin shook his head and did not want to take credit.
"I'm serious. I believe that even people who see it for the first time will know that its owner is a beautiful person just by the appearance of the house. It takes artistic vision to take care of the house in such a stylish way.
And have superior taste. I'm just a vulgar person, but I don't have the ability like you. What's more, my Qingzi was able to buy such a rare big house so early. Even in terms of my vision for real estate and my ability to make money,
If I hadn't caught up with the current good times, I would be far inferior to you. You are indeed the number one movie star in Japan who has won three Academy Awards..."
The tender expression on Ning Weimin's face is enough to tease any woman's heart.
He made no secret of his deliberate efforts to please his wife and licked her openly and openly.
But unlike him, Qingzi couldn't stand such warm and straightforward praise.
Although she covered her mouth and laughed, it was like magic, because of her shyness, her fair skin suddenly turned into a rose color.
"Amin, you are the best at making people mad. Your modesty will make me ashamed. You are obviously the one who is the best at making money. If you have to say this, your invention is great. I
But I don’t have the business vision and business acumen like you. Now I really believe that if you want to, your career achievements will definitely surpass those of Kazuo Inamori and Konosuke Matsushita.”
Qingzi's words are not groundless, because Ning Weimin has just signed patent licensing contracts with several Japanese luggage brands and travel supplies companies.
It was agreed that starting from the second half of this year, several Japanese companies will be allowed to produce trolley suitcases and sell them externally.
In addition to the 100 million yen deposit for each company, the price paid by these companies also includes a 5,000 yen licensing fee paid to Ning Weimin for every trolley suitcase produced and sold.
Therefore, today's Ning Weimin can definitely be called the "Father of Trolley Suitcases". It is expected that just from the licensing fees of these Japanese companies, he will be able to earn several billion yen every year in the future.
In Japan, there is no one of his age who can achieve this level of success just by doing business.
"Okay, I admit that I have good taste. Otherwise, how could I choose such an excellent wife?"
Ning Weimin admitted generously, but cleverly changed the focus of the topic.
As expected, Qingzi's face turned red again.
"Okay, okay, thank you for the compliment. But don't say such things again after you go in, you will make people laugh."
Ning Weimin just smiled this time and did not respond.
As a result, when he drove the car into the garage of the villa, he realized that Qingzi didn't just talk about it casually.
He was stunned to see a man and two women in work clothes waiting here respectfully.
And as soon as they got out of the car, the three people bowed 90 degrees in front of the car, "Sir, hello, madam, welcome home."
After Matsumoto Keiko's introduction, Ning Weimin quickly confirmed his idea.
As expected, these people are servants who have been employed by Keiko Matsumoto for a long time and are responsible for maintaining the normal operation of the villa.
The man looked honest and honest. He was forty-five years old, his surname was Pingmu, and he was the gardener here.
Among the two women, one is slightly older and looks to be around forty, named Xiaoye.
The other one is younger and looks to be less than thirty years old, whose surname is Chiba.
They are all housewives. To put it bluntly, they are nannies as the Chinese understand them.
Good guy, you can become a rich landlord if you are not careful!
I thought that everything would turn upside down overnight, and that from now on I would have to live the life of a rich man with a shirt to stretch my hands, food to open my mouth, and servants to serve me.
Everything in front of me made Ning Weimin, the "host" who just checked in with his bags, feel like he was in a dream.
To be honest, although I have long been financially qualified for such luxury.
But even in his dream, he never imagined that he would actually live such a life.
Don’t forget, when it comes to the size of the house, Ma’s Garden is several times larger than Keiko Matsumoto’s house.
However, due to different domestic systems, they are currently unable to hire qualified nannies, so they have to rely on themselves for daily cleaning.
Even Jiang Nianyun's mother and son, who were temporarily living here as guests, had to clean up the yard where they lived.
Of course, it may also be because Ning Weimin's career starting point was too low and he never enjoyed the life of a truly rich man.
Anyway, after making so much money, he never thought that one day, his daily needs would be completely handled by strangers.
Of course, I never thought about letting others put on the uniform of a servant and provide services to him in such a serious way.
For him, this kind of life as a master completely surpassed the "four great enjoyments" mentioned by Lin Yutang.
Perhaps such scenes only exist in movies and TV dramas, so it seems extremely unreal.
However, he had to admit that the Japanese were probably really feudal at heart.
I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been enslaved by my American father for a long time after the war, or because I still haven’t given up on the royal family after the war.
Anyway, Japan, a semi-feudal and semi-colonial country, not only prides itself on being civilized and free spiritually, but also claims to have achieved a “100 million total middle class” economically.
But the whole country actually recognizes the class difference between superiors and inferiors.
Just like the attitude of the servants in front of him towards him, they were indescribably submissive, as if they were trying to please his new master without hesitation.
In terms of trying their best to invite favors and flattery on the first visit, these people are even better than the staff in hotels and restaurants who have already provided excellent service.
Although Qingzi's family did not have a housekeeper, it was enough for Ning Weimin to further deepen his sense of "superiority over others".
This made Ning Weimin feel a move in his heart, and he suddenly realized the secret of Japan's service industry.
Perhaps...there is a special reason why Japan's service industry is so praised.
Our countrymen don’t have this talent of bowing their heads and kneeling down to lick without any psychological burden.
So it’s no wonder that our tourism industry is not as attractive as Japan’s to international tourists.
Because the services we provide are essentially different, all we can provide are scenery, monuments and basic services.
But the Japanese are willing to kneel on the ground, consider themselves slaves, and dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to their sponsors. This will naturally make the "fathers" happy.
From this point of view, it is actually very possible to have an exciting scene like the one shown in the Japanese short movie Kyoto, where the housekeeper in a cute maid outfit calls "Master" and "Yami Daddy".
Well, it seems that the Japanese have great potential in the slave business. They do have a historical heritage and are definitely an undervalued supplier.
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