Ning Weimin was familiar with Song Huagui's family, but he had never met Zou Guodong's wife and children.
In addition, he passed too much of the work burden onto Zou Guodong, and because of an unintentional mistake a year ago, Zou Guodong was in a hurry, and he was really tired.
So since he had the opportunity to meet this time, he expressed his gratitude to Zou Guodong's wife with great solemnity.
He also apologized for causing Zou Guodong to be busy some time ago.
It turned out that Zou Guodong's wife was indeed as described by Zou Guodong when he was in Tokyo, a very gentle and virtuous woman.
He is shy and kind to others, respectful and generous in his attitude.
He didn't have the slightest intention to blame Ning Weimin, but instead thanked him for leaving the American Jeep to Zou Guodong before going abroad.
Although Zou Guodong's wife has a mediocre job, she is just an ordinary clerk in a government agency.
But her job is comfortable and she can have a lot of time to take care of her family.
This allows Zou Guodong to have almost no worries and can concentrate on his career.
Their son Mingming is also very smart and handsome.
Perhaps he has followed his mother's temperament. This five-year-old boy is so well-behaved in front of outsiders that he almost looks like a girl.
In short, when Ning Weimin saw the mother and son, he couldn't help but secretly praise Zou Guodong for being so lucky to have a perfect family of three.
So in order to celebrate the first meeting with each other, and also to get closer to Zou Guodong.
On the spot, Ning Weimin took out a red envelope filled with 200 yuan in foreign exchange coupons and gave it to Zou Guodong's son as money for blackmail.
There is also a butterfly silver brooch inlaid with sapphires, which was given to Zou Guodong's wife.
Frankly speaking, that piece of jewelry was purely a last-minute idea for Ning Weimin, and it didn't really cost anything.
Because what he gave away was one of the gifts given by many branches of Yamato Tourism.
These items are not international famous brands, they are jewelry and accessories from local Japanese brands.
It is almost equivalent to the Lao Feng Xiang, Luk Fook Jewelry and the like in our country a few decades later.
In terms of value, it is between 50,000 yen and 100,000 yen, so it can only be regarded as a light luxury item.
Thinking back to the beginning, when Ning Weimin received such a gift from Yamato Tourism, he felt it was somewhat burdensome.
He thinks these things are a bit flashy, neither good nor bad, and are more suitable for white-collar workers in the company to please their girlfriends.
If he were to give it to someone really important, such as Matsumoto Keiko, or some big shot, he would be a bit helpless.
In fact, if I hadn’t received the chocolates from Matsumoto Keiko expressing her feelings in the first two days, I would have been completely unprepared.
He would not seek medical treatment in a hurry and use such things to trick people.
But having said that, it would be a pity if these useless things were given to others casually, or sent to the pledge house for a few dollars.
But the other party still likes to give them away. He really has a lot of them in his hands, at least a dozen of them.
After thinking about it, I felt that I could only take it back home as a gift.
The people in the country have insufficient economic conditions and knowledge, so they should not be picky, but would be curious about foreign products.
Fortunately, it does not take up space and is easy to carry.
So after returning to China, whenever he went out to visit, he would carry one or two items with him in case of emergency.
Frankly speaking, he had prepared it when he went to Director Huo's house yesterday.
But seeing Director Huo's cool demeanor and Huang Jinghua's warm-hearted and distant demeanor, there was no need to do anything more.
As for today, it would be perfect to put it in a situation like this.
As expected, Zou Guodong's wife was stunned for a moment.
As for the bunch of colorful foreign exchange coupons he gave him, Zou Guodong also earned a lot every month. Even if half of his salary was made up of foreign exchange coupons, it would still be 2,000 yuan.
But the shiny and exquisite Japanese jewelry dazzled Zou Guodong's wife.
What should I give in return?
There are too few such things in China.
Not to mention being disgusted, I actually felt that the gift was too valuable and I was frightened and did not dare to accept it.
She insisted on resigning for a long time, until Zou Guodong and Song Huagui persuaded her not to think too much and just accept it.
She was embarrassed to thank Ning Weimin.
Of course, after accepting it, the sunflower-like smile on her face proved her love for this thing.
In fact, let alone her, what about Liu Xiaoqin, a big star and the "big cat" with the number one acupuncture point in China?
His eyes were straightened when he saw it, and he felt envious.
Although the words he said were very nice, they were all about saving face for Ning Weimin and making others happy.
But a certain loneliness and frustration cannot be concealed.
Of course, according to the actual situation, it is not that Liu Xiaoqin cannot afford it.
She is no better now than before, and she really makes a lot of money by organizing and visiting acupoints.
What's more, he was the matchmaker for Zheng Mingming and brought Monita into cooperation with Pierre Cardon Company, and he received a benefit fee of 50,000 yuan in one fell swoop.
But the key is that domestic materials are too expensive and scarce. There are not many good-style jewelry, and there is nowhere to buy them.
Moreover, she is someone who has been to Japan on a business trip and suffered a lot because of her shabby clothes.
I am particularly concerned about this kind of jewelry that can enhance my appearance.
So Ning Weimin took it into consideration and took the initiative to say something again.
"Da Mao'er, I didn't expect to see you here today. I also brought you a piece of jewelry from Japan, which you will definitely need when you go on stage. But I'm sorry for today. Let's make an appointment for another day later, I
Give you something."
With this sentence, Liu Xiaoqin immediately beamed with joy and regarded Ning Weimin as his biological brother.
He quickly stood up, walked over to him, and put his elbow on his shoulder in a familiar manner.
She said affectionately while lighting a cigarette for him.
"Hey, my good brother, you are still thinking of me. Okay, I won't say anything else. If it's convenient for you, you can just find a day from the fifth day of the Lunar New Year to before the Lantern Festival. Our Temple of Heaven
See you there. Anyway, I'll be here almost every day these days, helping you keep an eye on the garden party performances. But as you said, I'm not as rich as you, so I won't give you a poor return gift, so don't laugh at me."
What I didn’t say, this sentence alone is enough to show the difference between people’s levels.
Why do rich people always have both sides and everyone admires them?
Sometimes it's not really the result of having a lot of money or a strong foundation, but rather the fact that the resources are different from ordinary people.
Otherwise, just for giving and returning gifts, I would really be worried for a while.
Whether you are willing to spend money or not is not the second priority. The key is to find the right gift, which is a lot of trouble.
You have to spend time and choose carefully, but no matter how hard you break your legs, no one will know.
Just like now, this kind of thing is a bit difficult for Liu Xiaoqin.
But for Ning Weimin, it was not easy at all. It was just an object borrowed from flowers to offer to Buddha.
It was easy to make this big star happy and moved.
Of course, Liu Xiaoqin's words were also a disguised reminder, which made Ning Weimin immediately think of the garden party in the Temple of Heaven Park.
He was interested in asking about the celebrity lineup for the Temple of Heaven Garden Party, and couldn't help but joke.
"Hey, why are you starting from the fifth day of the lunar new year? Are you trying to be lazy? I asked you why you came here to hide from leisure. Are you going to be on the stage yourself this year? How did you arrange the candidates for us? Hey, if you have intentions
The lake lane makes my garden party this year more deserted than last year. Then the gifts in the future will be gone."
Liu Xiaoqin quickly pretended to beg for mercy.
"Oh, please don't embarrass me. I can't hold it any longer this year. I really want to take a two-day break. This little Jiang and I will join the team soon to shoot "Furong Town" directed by Xie Jin. But don't worry
, the celebrities invited to you this year are all worthy. Like Xiao Lin, Li Guosheng, Feng Gong, Liu Wei who performed in the Spring Festival Gala, Jiang Dawei, Zheng Xulan who sang, and last year’s Wang Jieshi and Xie Lisi. How about, that’s okay..."
Originally thinking that Ning Weimin would be satisfied, Liu Xiaoqin's face showed a look of displeasure.
But Ning Weimin refused to comment and seemed a little unsatisfied when asking.
"What about our sketch star? Will Pez be willing to advertise for my barbecue stalls?"
Liu Xiaoqin was really in a dilemma now.
"Oh. It's not like you don't know about his various tempers, his self-righteousness, and his regard for money as dirt. Unless you tell him yourself, you might be able to manipulate him."
However, she added another sentence.
"Hey, but Lao Mao'er is willing to come."
Ning Weimin thought about it and realized that it would be okay.
Anyway, if you can enjoy the traffic bonus, you won’t have to worry about it.
"Well, that's okay. It's almost the same with Zhu Shimao..."
He didn't notice at all that his current tone was a bit like a big boss in the industry, who could make decisions with just one word.
"It's just...he's alone? What kind of show can he perform?"
So next, before Liu Xiaoqin could answer his question.
Jiang Wen, who had been sitting next to him for a long time, already reached out his hand and took the initiative to introduce himself.
"Hello, first... first time we meet, I, my name is Jiang Wen, I am an actor at the Youth Art Theater. I, I am Brother Mao's temporary partner, and I perform on stage with him. Our program is... a poetry recitation.
"
Liu Xiaoqin also quickly introduced Ning Weimin, "This is Xiao Jiang. He is very talented. Director Xie is very optimistic about him. He and Lao Mao go well together on stage. Although he usually talks a little stuttering, he doesn't act like that on stage.
. He graduated from Chinese Opera, and poetry recitation is his basic skill."
To be honest, looking at Jiang Wen's serious and solemn look.
Ning Weimin was really uncomfortable with it.
Don't forget, in the previous life, when Jiang Wen became famous and became a big shot.
He is still a little transparent at the bottom.
When I saw Jiang Wen on TV, he was always making pointers and talking eloquently, and he even dared to openly use curse words to scold him.
But the Jiang Wen in front of him was not only young, but also not yet famous, and had neither money nor power.
Not to mention that there is nothing awesome about him, it can even be said that he is deliberately catering to please.
Such a comparison made him laugh immediately, remembering that Jiang Wen had played Li Lianying.
At the same time, I also truly realized that my current self is indeed no better than my previous life.
Isn't he the real boss?
Not to mention him and Song Huagui, even Zou Guodong here will definitely be in the capital camp in the future.
So with this emotion, when he looked at Jiang Wen again, his feeling would naturally be different.
He also stretched out his hand, shook hands with the other party, and asked calmly and in a condescending manner.
"Well...thank you for your hard work. We have to perform on stage in the middle of winter."
"Where there is, it should be." Jiang Wen nodded and bowed.
"Are you a drama actor?"
"Yes Yes."
"Oh. So how old are you this year?"
"I... am twenty-two."
"Hey, I'm twenty-four."
"Oh, then you are my brother. I...I have to call you brother."
Ning Weimin, who was originally condescending, almost had his character shattered because he didn't spray a mouthful of jasmine tea on his face.
I didn't expect him to be able to climb the pole so smoothly, so we became brothers.
"You're quite... and so on..."
After sitting firmly again, Ning Weimin started talking again, "Why don't you act in dramas instead of acting in movies?"
"Because I like it. I have been particularly fond of movies since I was a child. I acted in plays mainly because I was admitted to the Chinese Opera and obeyed the assignment. So I was very lucky to be selected by director Xie Jin this time and had the opportunity to participate in the filming of the movie "Furong Town", and
Being able to act with Sister Xiaoqin was something I never expected, it’s like a dream..."
"Is it suitable for drama actors to act in movies? The drama performance seems to be quite exaggerated."
"Oh, you are really an expert if you can say this. It is indeed different, but there is no other way. You still have to study hard."
Okay, this kind of flattery is a bit much.
Ning Weimin's calm demeanor, which he had managed to maintain with great difficulty, was almost ruined this time by Jiang Wen's thumbs-up flattery.
He had to admit that this guy was very capable of duplicity.
As expected of an actor, he is actually thicker-skinned than a businessman himself.
The lie was so smooth, maybe even he himself could believe it to be true, right?
"Then what role are you playing in Furong Town?" Ning Weimin asked knowingly, "You don't know how to play a couple with Da Mao'er, do you?"
"Oh, I really let you explain it. In the current script, Sister Xiaoqin's character is really just like my character, a pair of lovebirds with the same fate. Oh, I think your premonition is great. At least you have a choice.
The vision of the character. Hey, have you ever been in our line of work? Have you ever written or directed any plays?"
Depend on!
Ning Weimin finally regained his composure and seriousness, and now he was about to break his defense again.
Maybe it would be better if we didn't know what Jiang Wen would be like in the future.
But Ning Weimin knew that, so why did he feel so dreamy?
He had goosebumps all over his body! It was so damn uncomfortable!
After a few short conversations with Jiang Wen, Ning Weimin now understood something.
This guy is a true believer in the three elements of success.
And when I think about it carefully, this girl doesn't seem to be a kind person. She seems to have a bad attitude no matter how much she praises people.
Maybe she was hoping to make him feel happy, thinking that he would take the kind words seriously and become arrogant and show off his ugly face.
Hey, even though he also stutters, this guy is far worse than the honest and honest Xiao Cui.
Xiao Cui is really not good at expressing, and he can only sing but not speak.
This guy is probably just pretending, pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger.
So he glanced at Cui Jian, who was sitting quietly with Song Xiaohong, as bored as a gourd.
Ning Weimin got some help and wanted to help Cui Jian's career, so he decided to take him abroad this time to have a good time in Tokyo.
As for Jiang Wen in front of me... I feel upset no matter how I look at him.
Okay! Then I promise you will be in the first year of junior high school, but don’t blame me for being fifteen!
It’s just these skills that you know, can’t I do it?
We have also practiced, so let’s compare and learn from each other. Isn’t it just to compare who is more wilted and bad?
So with the thought of "it's disrespectful to come back but not return", Ning Weimin smiled very affectionately, and even took the initiative to sit next to Jiang Wen and handed him his business card.
He seemed to be very sincere and said in a serious manner, "We are all brothers in the world. It is fate that we meet, so let's make friends. We can sit together more often in the future. You are welcome to eat at Tan Palace. It's been a long time.
You already know me. I am a real person who really likes movies. As soon as I saw you, I really felt that you have the potential to be a star, much better than many already famous actors. Like Zhou Lijing, Tang Kuangqiang
, I have to play with you! They are not as good as you. You are beautiful on the outside and beautiful on the inside. Your words reveal your personality and thoughtfulness. I am very optimistic about you. Since I have the opportunity to participate in Director Xie's role this time
You have to act well in a movie and you can star in a movie with our big star. You will most likely become famous overnight. Of course, even if you don’t become famous immediately, it doesn’t matter. Anyway, I don’t think you can be buried. You have a great talent.
, sooner or later! Anyway, when your movie is released, I will definitely buy a ticket to watch it!"
Not to mention, after drinking this ecstasy soup, it was Jiang Wen's turn to feel horrified.
He looked at Ning Weimin and felt a little strange, and he didn't know how to answer such words.
I was dumb for a while and didn't know how to continue to be clever.
Fortunately, Song Huagui's lunch was ready at this time, and he invited everyone to come to eat, which solved the embarrassment at the right time.
"Everyone, please take a seat and let's talk while eating..."
So Ning Weimin stopped caring about it and put the matter aside with a bad smile in his heart.
After sitting at the table, he started chatting with others over wine, and soon became the center of attention at the table and the core of the conversation.
And this time, because of Song Huagui’s participation, it mainly focused on Pierre Cardon’s business plans and social activities.
I have to say that Liu Xiaoqin is still sensible.
She could tell the difference between her eyebrows and her eyes. Not only did she liven up the atmosphere appropriately during the meal, but she also acted coquettishly with Ning Weimin when they were leaving.
After dinner that day and leaving in the afternoon, I didn't forget to beat up someone who wanted to quarrel with Ning Weimin.
"There is something wrong with your attitude towards others today."
"Who are you talking about?"
"Who are you talking about? You don't know in your heart. Why are you arguing with them? They are all people who will be used in the future, why can't you be kind?"
"He? I'm just too involved in the drama. I want to feel like Qin Shutian is in the drama in front of him. Actually, there's no other meaning."
"Stop coming! You are treating people like fools."
"What's wrong? What can he see?"
"What can you tell? Who is a fool among those who are capable? The garden party at the Temple of Heaven was created by someone else. The Splendid Oriental Model Contest was also created by someone else. They also founded the Tan Palace Restaurant. Together with Li Hanxiang from Hong Kong City
Directors are all friends. Which of these things can you do? Are you just looking for trouble by playing scheming in front of him?"
"Then... isn't it all because he has a good boss who takes care of him? If it weren't for MADAM Song, it would be up to him..."
"You are stupid. You take someone so politely seriously. He said so himself. He is trying to make MADAM Song happy. If you believe it, you are short-sighted. Why didn't you look at the meal today?
What's the situation? Pierre Cardon Company is going to build a building, hold the third model competition, and arrange Alain Delon's visit to China. What is not important? And what is there that MADAM Song does not consult his opinion on? Even MADAM Song's nephew
He couldn't even get a word in. You still can't tell what his status is? Also, he said today that he would take Xiao Cui to Japan to record an album. His visa, passport, travel expenses and production fees were all covered. He just left in just one sentence. How big is this?
energy of?"
"Then...what's the matter? I'm just praising him today. Am I wrong?"
"You know what you are thinking about. I will tell you, you will not suffer any consequences if you are polite to him in the future."
"Look at what you said about wind and rain. What happened to me? I really don't care about him. The worst I can do is not go to the Temple of Heaven. Isn't it okay if I don't earn his money?"
"Young man, are you still playing tricks on me? Don't you understand the good talk? What's going on in the film studio now? It's almost too late to open the pot. Who's not looking for investment everywhere? I'm not afraid to tell you, even Chen
Pace is making a movie, and the crew of "Journey to the West" has to rely on this person to get through. Are you so sure that you won't be able to ask for help in the future? Really, what am I doing? Why are I worrying about you?
.”
"Ouch, ouch, ouch. Sister, are you really angry? I'm not right. I'm wrong. I'll change it. Isn't that okay? Don't be the same as me."
"Do you still make mistakes?"
"How about we keep it this way? I'll treat him to a meal later. If I'm more polite, I'll save your face for you, okay?"
"Do you really dare to say that I am the general manager of Tan Palace and still need your meal? You invite me and I will go?"
"Isn't this for your face? I can see it. Every man has to sell your face?"
"What are you talking about? You're annoying!"
"Say hello. Ouch, don't, don't pinch me. People on the street are looking at us. I said, let's go to your place, okay? I'll make amends to you later, okay..."
Finally, the small storm dissipated.
And because of Liu Xiaoqin's attitude, someone also smelled a fishy smell in his nose, and he felt as if he was touching the edge of a big fish.
In fact, isn't that what life is all about? Everyone is in a long river, fishing in troubled waters.
If you touch it and catch it, you are a hero.
If you can't touch it or miss it, you are just a bear!
That kid is just a lucky guy in fishing!
But it’s true that he has money. Giving away things is just like asking for money. He regards money as dirt. He is an absolute money-splitting boy.
You should keep your business card well, as you may have the opportunity to cooperate in the future.