Compared with these so-called "elites", there is another type of people who are wandering in a foreign land.
They are children who have never had good looks at home, are looked down upon, and disliked.
But even though I had to be "beaten" at home and was forced to leave, everything was fine outside.
But in their hearts, they can never let go of the place where they were born and raised, and their identity as Chinese nationals, which has never brought them any benefits.
On the same New Year's Eve, in an apartment building in Masano District, Tokyo, "Sugar Heart", "Stretch Out", "Big Eyed Lamp", "Two Heads", and "Roller" were sitting around the dining table together.
Sighing silently.
In fact, judging from the two-bedroom and one-living room with complete electrical facilities and the relatively spacious room area, as well as the shelves filled with sashimi, sushi, dumplings, braised pork, sea crab, chicken sukiyaki, beer, and Junmai Daiginjo,
The sumptuous dinner with Moutai wine proves that their situation is not bad, and their living standard is even far higher than that of the average Japanese family of four.
But what's surprising is that everyone looks so depressed.
If we observe this scene more carefully, we will find that the focus of the gazes of several people present is all focused on the five "permanent residence status" certificates with their respective photos printed on the table.
However, this scene is probably even more surprising.
Because anyone who really knows Japan knows that this is the identity certificate that countless foreigners who set foot on this land are eagerly awaiting, and the word "special" is added in front of it.
This means that foreigners holding such documents will receive many privileges as usual.
Like ordinary foreigners, they will be sent back to their country once they break the law, and they need to check their fingerprints when entering and leaving Japan. But they don't do this at all.
But since it is such a good thing, why are they unhappy?
The answer finally came out from the words of "Tang Xin'er".
Before she spoke, she bowed to everyone seriously like a Japanese, and then she said apologetically.
"I'm sorry to everyone, this matter was not handled well. However, there are too few of our fellow villagers here, and almost all of them are trainees. With our original status, there is no possibility of obtaining permanent residence. Let alone permanent residence.
The word 'special' is only issued to South Koreans and North Koreans, so...so this is the only way..."
"I know that everyone is reluctant to live as Koreans in Japan, but people here are too prejudiced and rejecting our country. We are in urgent need of an identity that is free from discrimination. So only in this way can we move
If I live in a better place, I don't have to evade the police to check my ID, and I won't be afraid of being sent back to my country if I make a mistake. Only in this way can I go to the hospital for consultation openly, and everyone can go to school, get a driver's license, and open a bank account."
"I admit that this is a humiliating thing. Not only you, but I also feel humiliated. But there is really no way. We have no other way to see the light now. In this way, I hereby assure you that as long as
If I have the opportunity in the future, no matter how much money I spend, I will try my best to return everyone's original identity. Even if it is changed to Taiwanese or Hong Kong people, I will never let you feel so regretful for a long time.
I’m going down! Please forgive me! And please believe me!”
Having said this, "Tang Xin'er" couldn't help but bow again.
But "reach out" took away his ID without saying a word, taking the lead in expressing his stance with actions without any preconditions.
After a while, "Big Eyed Lantern" also spoke.
"Girl, don't think too much, it's not your fault. We brothers are willing to accompany you on this road of no return. We also understand your difficulties and the situation we are all in. This is just a way of being forced to take this step.
It's just a way of self-protection. There's nothing you can do about it. But once you find out that you can no longer be a Chinese, and you can't even recognize your ancestors, you will inevitably feel very uncomfortable. In fact, to put it bluntly, it just needs an adjustment.
The process will be fine once you get through it..."
"Two Head" also felt a little energetic now.
"That's right, actually, you really don't have to blame yourself. It doesn't matter if you talk about it. As long as we still regard ourselves as Chinese, what does our nominal identity matter? As long as we don't forget our ancestors, no one will
We can't change our nature. In your words, we can still find ways to change it back in the future. To put it bluntly, it doesn't matter if we can't change it. This is a matter of heart. Anyway, for me,
As long as one of you can help me in the end and throw my bones into the soil of the capital, there will be nothing left for me..."
And just when "Roller" was about to express his position, an unexpected situation suddenly happened.
I heard a commotion outside, and then there was a rude and rude knock on the door.
"Tang Xin'er" and the others immediately knew that the person coming was not good, and with a look at each other, they were on guard.
"Reach out" and "Second Head" each took out a pistol from the cabinet next to them and hid it under the table.
"Reach" also grabbed the knife on the table, while "Roller" quickly collected the five documents on his body.
It was only then that "Tang Xin'er" put on a mask, picked up a folded "Xiang Luopa" beside her, answered in Japanese, and walked over to open the door.
Sure enough, at the door was the building manager leading two policemen looking for trouble.
"Half an hour ago, it was you who went downstairs to throw away the garbage! You people are so shameless. You don't even know how to sort the garbage. The administrator said that you have ruined a good house. He wants you to leave immediately!"
"Hey, pack your things quickly, I'll give you an hour, don't waste time!"
The two Japanese policemen in uniform had a arrogant attitude. They gave unreasonable orders without any scruples while looking at the people in the room again and again.
"Tang Xin'er" immediately understood what happened.
When it comes to civilian waste, Japan has always had the most stringent collection system in the world.
For example, recyclable plastics must be washed, dried, and placed in translucent or transparent designated bags where the contents can be clearly seen.
Use white plastic bags for combustible garbage and red plastic bags for non-burnable garbage.
Burnable garbage remains at the designated location from Monday to Thursday, while non-burnable garbage cannot be thrown out until the first Wednesday and third Wednesday of each month.
Empty iron cans and empty aluminum cans should also be separated, as should beer cans and juice cans.
The most troublesome thing is large furniture and electrical appliances. You have to call to make an appointment first, and then confirm the price and pay the workers before they can be disposed of.
In addition, relevant laws and regulations also stipulate that in addition to huge fines, those who pick up garbage without permission or litter will be punished with imprisonment ranging from several months to one year.
This often makes people who first come to Japan lament that throwing things away is more difficult than picking them up.
As for a few of them, they also have the same problem. Although they have been in Japan for a long time, they are still not used to it. A single oversight will cause problems.
So I have just moved here for less than a month, and I have already been taught a lesson by the administrator here several times.
Thinking about it today, there was another problem with the garbage just now. The administrator thought it was causing trouble for him, so he called the police angrily.
Of course, it is not entirely because their Japanese is not standard and they look like foreigners at first glance.
Otherwise, this little thing shouldn't be worth bringing to this level.
But what can you do if you live under someone else's roof? You still have to build good relationships with them and calm them down when trouble comes, so as not to cause more trouble.
So "Tang Xin'er" politely apologized and promised to move out as soon as possible.
He just said that today is their traditional festival and hoped that the administrator could give them a few days of grace at their discretion so that they could find a new place to live.
Unexpectedly, the administrator turned his nose up and refused to give up, insisting that they move out immediately.
When he persisted, the two policemen were no longer polite and began to check their identities.
"Are you foreigners? Taiwanese, Hong Kongers, Filipinos? Do you have the qualifications to stay? Please bring out the certificates..."
"By the way, why do you always wear a mask? Take it off..."
Most Japanese policemen have this kind of character. They have strong prejudice against foreigners and have an arrogant and arrogant attitude.
Even if they don't agree with each other, they almost do whatever they want, and it's the same this time.
But there are always exceptions, and soon they were shocked.
This was not only because the gunshot wound on "Tang Xin'er's" face was really scary, but they also did not expect that the five people in the house were all "permanent residents" with "special" powers.
So in this way, things changed subtly.
"Oh, you are all Koreans in Japan." A policeman sighed and turned to face the administrator, "Hey, what's going on? Didn't you say that all the people living here are Chinese trainees or Taiwanese?
"
Another policeman also started to complain, "You are really too ignorant, aren't you? Koreans also celebrate the Spring Festival. Let's take a look at their dinner. Do trainees and Taiwanese have such financial capabilities?"
Unexpectedly, the administrator felt that he was in the wrong because of this. Not only did he no longer force them to move, but he also changed his face to a smiling face.
In the end, as long as they ensure that the garbage is sorted carefully and don't cause trouble for him anymore, that's all.
However, even though this conflict was relatively smoothly and peacefully resolved, people like "Tang Xin'er" actually felt even more aggrieved and ashamed.
Just after the police and administrators left for a while, everyone couldn't help but started to curse.
"What a bastard! You really look down on others!"
"Fucking little Japanese, they are all worthless. I dare you to believe that Korea's stick is your ancestor!"
"Little devils, you are all the gray grandsons of eighteen generations of Chinese people!"
Only "Tang Xin'er" was relatively calm and did not join them in howling wildly and tunelessly.
But as soon as she opened her mouth, it was actual revenge.
"It's normal to have evil fire in your heart, but scolding alone can't relieve it. Simply, I suggest that after this New Year's Eve dinner, we all go for a walk in Ginza. Even if we buy his 66 items, we can also buy some from the Japanese.
Fun. Who told them to have a New Year's Eve and make us unhappy? No one can think about it..."
By this time, everyone was in high spirits. Everyone raised their glasses.
"Yes, support! Give them some color and see. We men are not vegetarians."
"Hey, good advice. The Japanese police are too idle and do anything. I really don't like it."
"Gunzi, if you can 'kill' ten 'skins' today, my brother will give you a New Year's gift of 100,000 yen tomorrow."
"Oh, it's so easy. The Japanese are so stupid. They only know that thieves break into homes. We pick up all the wallets on that street..."
Finally, the five wine glasses clinked together, and heroic words came out spontaneously.