Compared with the strict etiquette of "Lin" and "Mitsui" socializing in a high-end restaurant, the relaxed "Zengxian" and "Nan" get along in such a warm atmosphere of a small shop is undoubtedly more interesting to Lin.
Zengxian and Mingjingnan were satisfied.
“What’s the fish today?”
Holding a few menus on A4 paper written with a large marker in his hand, Minami tilted her chin slightly and raised her gaze to look across the long table.
"Sabacker, crab, and tilefish."
The seemingly young but beautiful boss lady answered Najing Nan with a smile, and then placed a cup of Coke and a cup of oolong tea on the table.
"Tilefish?"
Watching Lin Zengxian take away the oolong tea, Mingjing Nan did not reach out to touch the Coke. She continued to communicate with the landlady and raised some doubts.
"that is……"
"Horsehead fish, that's what it's called here in Kyoto."
Before the landlady gave Mingjingnan an answer, she picked up the Coke cup and placed it in front of Mingjingnan. Lin Zengxian tapped the cup body lightly with his fingertips.
As a personal doctor, he does not advocate drinking this thing.
But as Lin Zengxian, he naturally has to respect Mingjing Nan's preferences.
"Yes, that's it. This guest shouldn't... be traveling to Kyoto, right?"
The landlady concentrated for a moment, quickly looked at Lin Zengxian, and quickly looked away.
I could tell that he looked like a foreigner, but his dialect was as standard as a textbook, so the landlady couldn't help but ask.
"No, the two of us are here to visit friends."
Reaching out to take the side dishes that the landlady was about to put on the table, Lin Zengxian's eyes flashed and he noticed that the other two guests were looking at him.
"Where did you two come from?"
The middle-aged female guest had a friendly smile, and the years seemed to have taken special care of her, without leaving many marks on her appearance.
"The two of us came from Osaka."
Whether it is a conversation during the trip or a casual chat during a meal, Lin Zengxian is very satisfied with such a relaxed atmosphere.
"Osaka...did you drive here?"
Another middle-aged male guest also followed his wife's questions, his ears were slightly red, and there was wine in the cup in his hand.
"right."
Lin Zengxian glanced sideways, and Mingjing Nan beside him was taking orders without interrupting once, not distracting him at all.
"So that's it. I see you don't drink. So you came by car."
The middle-aged man with an enthusiastic tone raised his cup, and Lin Zengxian raised his oolong tea in response.
"Are you newlyweds? It's a good choice for newlyweds to honeymoon in Kyoto."
The middle-aged man raised his head and drank the last sip of wine from the glass. Before drinking, he said something unexpected to his wife.
In his opinion, these were two elegant young office workers who had just gotten married and came to Kyoto for their honeymoon.
It’s great to be young…
Lin Zengxian knows several artists, such as Park Jung-soo and Kim Taeyeon.
In his fixed impression, artists are very concerned about others misunderstanding their romantic relationships, even if others don't know them.
However, Lin Zengxian never included Mingjing Nan in the category of "artist".
No matter how famous she is as an artist, she is the famous "Mitsui" Minami.
In the eyes of some elders, it is understandable that they were more playful when they were young and liked the star life in the spotlight.
"Would you like to warm up a pot of...sake?"
Not wanting to disturb the conversation between Lin Zengxian and passers-by, Mingjingnan had previously focused on ordering. Mingjingnan turned to ask Lin Zengxian, but found that in the middle of the conversation, another customer seemed to have said something "remarkable".
"No, we..."
Lin Zengxian didn't bother to answer Mingjing Nan and wanted to explain immediately.
Although he does not regard Ming Jingnan as an artist, this matter has nothing to do with whether Ming Jingnan is an artist or not.
"Pay the bill, thank you for the treat!"
Putting down the cup, the middle-aged man faced the charcoal grilling table, clasped his hands together, put his head against his fingertips, and spoke in a full and high-pitched voice, cutting off Lin Zengxian's unfinished words.
"Sorry! He seems to be drunk and has caused trouble to you two. I'm very sorry!"
The middle-aged woman quickly stood up and apologized to Lin Zengxian and Mingjing Nan.
"It's okay. The snow seems to be getting heavier now. Please pay attention to safety on the road."
Showing the same smile as when he was working as an artist, Minami comforted the middle-aged woman softly.
"Thank you, I'm sorry to bother you two."
The middle-aged woman bowed and apologized again, supported her husband who touched his pockets a few times before taking out his wallet to pay the bill, and they left the shop together.
A small episode that ended quickly.
"Jun Lin?"
Mingjing Nan gently patted Lin Zengxian's arm.
"yes?"
Watching the couple walk out the door, Lin Zengxian turned to look at Mingjing Nan.
"Heat a pot of sake, Mr. Lin, are you interested?"
Mingnan returned to her previous state, with her previous expression as if nothing had happened just now.
"Nai-san, would you like a drink?"
I don't think Mingjing Nan is a person who has any interest in wine, but Lin Zengxian has to admit that it is indeed a relaxed atmosphere where he can have a drink.
"No, I'm asking if you are interested?"
Keeping his head tilted, Najing Nan shrugged his shoulders, his chin almost touching his shoulders, and then regained the distance.
"That won't happen. Thank you Mingjing-san for your kindness."
Lin Zengxian is a good drinker, but he doesn't drink often, and at this moment, he thinks he shouldn't drink.
Airi Hanyu once asked him this in a similar situation.
At that time, Airi Hanyu was not his girlfriend yet.
However, Theo and Veretta were both around at the time, so he chose to enjoy a pot of sake with Theo.
Now, there is no Airi Hanyu by his side.
Nor Theo and Veretta.
I can no longer relax as I once did, and I have to have a lot of worries.
Buzz buzz...
"Excuse me, I'll answer the phone."
Taking out her cell phone and taking a look at it, Lin Zengxian stretched out her hand to gesture to the menu, motioning to Mingjing Nan to order according to her own preferences, then stood up and walked out of the shop.
Watching Lin Zengxian's back disappear from the door, Mingjing Nan's fingers tapped lightly on the table in a rhythmic manner.
The sadness that had just been dispelled by Lin Zengxian outside the store temporarily arose in her heart again.
Kyoto?...
For Lin, a medical student, it is a place that involves too many memories.
"Hey guy."
Looking at the heavy snow in front of him, Lin Zengxian, who was not wearing a windbreaker, held up an umbrella and stood nonchalantly on the street, holding his mobile phone to his ear.
"I will land in Qingdao tomorrow morning. Please arrange someone for me, buddy. I need to arrange some things in advance."
When Theo's soaring voice reached his ears, Lin Zengxian felt his heart relax, as if his whole body had temporarily become lighter.
No problem, what is it?"
Although he agreed subconsciously, Lin Zengxian did not guess what Theo wanted to do.
"Dear Mr. Lin, are you ready to become a member of the Knights of Maximilian?"
On the other side of the phone, Theo's voice suddenly became solemn.