Chapter 768 Homesickness
Disneyland in Tokyo, Japan is the first Disneyland in Asia.
Until the end of the last century, it was the only one in Asia.
As a result, as early as 1983, when it opened, it achieved great success that attracted worldwide attention.
Not only children from all over Japan, but also adults from all over Japan are rushing to come here to enjoy American entertainment.
Japanese college students are no exception. They regard this place as the best place for young men and women to date.
Some people buy annual passes because they are in Tokyo and go there frequently.
As a result, the north shore of Tokyo Bay, where Tokyo Disneyland is located, has transformed into an emerging high-consumption area at an incredible speed, becoming a place filled with many resort hotels, leisure hotels, high-end shopping malls and entertainment venues. .
For this reason, Tokyo Disneyland has become the pride of the Japanese, who call themselves "Asia's No. 1 Amusement Park".
Especially Japanese people living in Tokyo, once they have the opportunity to interact with foreigners, they can't help but brag about it.
Talking about Tokyo Disneyland, it is full of incredible rides and colorful performances.
Everything there is moving and colorful.
There are magical, novel, thrilling and exciting scenes and character scenes everywhere, which are enough to make people look real and fake.
It is the most advanced electronic sound action device from the United States and Japan that makes all this possible.
Think about it, even the Japanese, who have become a developed country, are so enthusiastic and fascinated.
What would happen if the people of the Republic, who are still working hard to achieve the goal of well-off society, saw all this?
No matter who it is, who suddenly comes to such an extremely modern large-scale theme amusement park, they will feel an indescribable spiritual impact and unparalleled sensory stimulation.
In fact, this is how the Beijing models, who are tasked with performing for the public and taking the lead in going abroad, feel.
On New Year's Eve in 1985, several girls who went to Japan to perform for Nishiura Department Store came to Tokyo Disneyland together for the first time.
The tall and tall girls became excited as soon as they arrived at the gate of the amusement park and saw the special actor dressed as Winnie the Pooh to attract customers.
Immediately holding balloons in hand, they swarmed up, took photos and group photos, and laughed constantly.
After that, I looked around in the Penny Arcade of the World Market and had a lot of fun running around.
I don’t care about appearance, solemnity and elegance at all.
Especially Shi Kaili, she almost went crazy with joy when she saw the grand parade of floats.
Had it not been for her companions who were dragging her hard, the fascinated girl would have been able to dance and be "fascinated" by the lively Mickey Mouse and the naive Fruity dog at the end of the float. .
But there is a special case among these tall girls, and that is Qu Xiao.
She is unique among everyone, and she can never be happy.
The smile on the face is all forced to not disappoint everyone.
Why is this so?
On the one hand, it’s because Qu Xiao’s aesthetics tend to be traditional, and he is naturally quiet-tempered, so he never really appreciates American popular culture.
In her eyes, the body movements of American cartoon characters are too exaggerated and the plots are simple and straightforward.
This kind of thing that is only entertainment and lacks content is really tasteless and seems too noisy.
On the contrary, it is "The Story of Panda" and "Taro Ryuko" shot in Japan. These cartoons with artistic conception, twists and turns and profound themes are more likely to make her like and move her.
On the other hand, the tyranny of U.S. imperialism is undisguised in the land of Japan, which also makes Qu Xiao very disgusted.
In Japanese newspapers, you can often see negative news about the US military stationed in Japan causing trouble and bullying Japanese citizens.
However, the Japanese government has always been weak and often has no choice but to make peace with these perpetrators.
Even American companies have a transcendent status in Japan and can enjoy special discounts and treatment.
Disneyland, for example, has no scruples and has formulated quite arrogant overlord clauses.
Not only is it strictly forbidden for tourists to bring their own food into the venue, but they also completely deny Japan’s traditional food.
Rice balls and sushi are all targets of inspection, and they are not provided in the park.
The restaurants in the park only sell burgers, French fries, hot dogs, pizza, salads, steaks, fried chicken, fried pork chops, grilled chicken legs, waffles, sandwiches, and pasta.
There are also some cakes, fruit pies, donuts, churros, grilled sausages, popcorn, marshmallows, and ice cream.
Those who don’t like American fast food can’t even find a bowl of noodles.
So in Qu Xiao's opinion, this is simply unreasonable and a complete bullying.
But what made her find it even more incredible and incomprehensible was the Japanese people's undignified resignation and resignation.
Of course, the most important fundamental reason is that Qu Xiao is homesick.
Originally, this performance took a long time. The models from Beijing all came to Tokyo after New Year's Day, so it has been a month and a half.
If we had followed the original plan, it should have ended before the Spring Festival.
But the Japanese only celebrate the New Year, but the Spring Festival, of course, will not understand the Chinese people's desire for reunion.
In view of the fact that the performance was so good and the contract with China was about to expire, XJTLU Department Store made a unilateral and temporary request, hoping to perform for another two weeks.
However, the person in charge of leading the team abroad also believed that this was an achievement and beneficial to his career.
I was very happy that I actively contacted the country and actually tried my best to promote this matter.
So on this special day, no matter how homesick Qu Xiao was, he couldn't rush back to the capital in time to celebrate the New Year with his parents.
Especially recently, her mother's health has not been very good. She not only often coughs and wheezes, but also can't eat.
I have been thinking about my parents’ funny laughter, how can I still have fun and laugh?
In fact, she didn't experience any entertainment facilities and just followed everyone around absentmindedly.
After watching two performances and staying up for two hours, as soon as everyone walked into the cafe in the amusement park to take a rest, she didn’t want to move anymore.
I said that I felt uncomfortable and my feet hurt, so I asked to stay here to rest and let everyone play by themselves.
At this time, we really have to say that good sisters are good sisters, and the friendship these days is definitely not watered down.
Despite Shi Kaili's playful nature, it was her first time to visit such a fun amusement park, but at this time, she still couldn't worry about Qu Xiao being alone.
After this girl came out of the cafe, she had been wild for less than an hour before she came back to find Quxiao alone.
And he also brought a gift for Qu Xiao, a set of earrings with red hearts from Minnie and Mickey kissing, and a big marshmallow.
The novelty of this earring is that one picture can be broken down into three independent earrings, which can be matched at will.
Qu Xiao didn’t see what it was at first, thinking it was a brooch or a magnet.
When Shi Kaili explained the real purpose to her, she was a little surprised by this ingenious design.
The marshmallow tastes even better, and it actually tastes like a light fruity flavor.
I can’t tell if it’s strawberry or blueberry, but it doesn’t taste like pure white sugar in China.
Just like this, as the two girls sit together, you take a bite, and I pinch a piece to share.
Beards soon grew on each other's lips, and Qu Xiao's mood finally improved a lot.
“If you don’t want to eat, if you don’t want to eat, it’s all yours...” Shi Kaili was the first to stop and wiped her mouth.
"There will probably be another competition next year. This time I must go all out to compete and win against you. So I need to eat more and gain weight to make my figure look better..." After saying that, she couldn't stop talking. Haha, smirk.
But even though she acted very cunning, Qu Xiao understood that she was deliberately trying to make him happy, and he was a little worried that she was dieting too much.
"Don't be ridiculous. You girl should really eat more. You are so thin and your complexion is not good. I am afraid that you will faint on stage. Didn't you have enough food last night? Eat. How much do you weigh now? Do you weigh 90 pounds? Listen to my advice. You are already in good shape. You can’t diet too much anymore, especially when you have to go on stage..."
"What about me? You do eat every meal, but you eat as much as a cat. You look pale and your hemoglobin is less than ten grams. This is what I am telling you."
"I don't look good, not because I didn't eat well, but because I didn't sleep well. You know, my mother is sick. She doesn't take her body seriously. I don't know if she has gone to the hospital for a checkup? I called the day before yesterday and when I asked about it, she ignored me again. Now I can’t go back at all and I’m very worried about her..."
"Okay, okay, baby, stop thinking nonsense."
Shi Kaili hugged Qu Xiao, put her face against hers affectionately, and tried her best to comfort her.
“You have to know that ninety-seven percent of the worries in this world are unfounded worries. There are not that many real bad things. Auntie’s health has always been good, hasn’t it? The foundation is there, there must be nothing Question. I think it’s at most whooping cough. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure that Aunt Zhun’er will be cured when we return to China. Then you can buy more delicious food for your mother and take a good supplement. You have to face life with a smile. Otherwise, it would be unfair for you to have to worry about your illness. "
Qu Xiao is truly grateful for such a good friend. "Xiao Shi, thank you. I listen to you. To be honest, I envy you. If only I could be as optimistic as you and be an optimist."
Shi Kaili herself shook her head.
"Sister, do you still envy me? Tsk, everyone says I'm stupid, heartless, and not like a girl at all. I'm the only one who envy you."
qu Laughing in earnest rebuttal.
"That's because they don't understand you. People like you are the real great wisdom. The most important thing in life is to have a good mood, and happiness is the only way to earn money. Brother Ning also said, treat others People who are fools are often the real fools themselves.”
Shi Kaili was immediately happy.
"Haha, yes, what Brother Ning said is so right, I understand it deeply. If nothing else, just say that the self-righteous men around us are stupid. I have discovered in China that many people don't understand How to express masculinity. It seems that in order to please a girl, in addition to pretending to be serious and pretentious, you have to be full of curses and cynical words, or you have to chase after, pester, flatter, and be pedantic, ruffian, and feminine every day. , This is our contemporary male. I really can't stand this kind of sick habit. It is simply a serious degradation."
As a beautiful girl and a well-known model.
Nowadays, Shi Kaili and Qu Xiao will naturally receive attention from many members of the opposite sex and attentiveness from many aspects.
So even though one of them is only in his early twenties and the other is only nineteen, neither of them has ever really been in love.
But after several years of modeling career, everyone already knows what love is about.
Those coldness and warmth, those smiles, those eyes, the different motives behind them, they all have the same clarity in their hearts.
But even so, Qu Xiao felt that Shi Kaili's views were a bit extreme when it came to this topic.
"You girl, your mouth is really terrible, it's like a knife. But isn't it a bit mean and generalizing? It seems that there are no good men in our country. Is it true that Japan's Ken Takakura is the only man? Huh? Let me ask you, is this what you said, Brother Ning? Don’t tell me, you didn’t know about Pierre Cardon Company in the first time? Brother Ning, he did this for..."
Unexpectedly Suddenly, Shi Kaili grabbed the topic.
"I know, I know, why don't I know? I know even better, you must mention Brother Ning. Yes, Brother Ning is perfect. Brother Ning is capable, capable, courageous, and affectionate. He's handsome. He's no worse than Takakura Ken. But the problem is, isn't it enough for the two of us? But then a new problem will arise. Do you want the first half or the second half?”
"You girl, you are really crazy! What are you talking about!"
Shi Kaili's teasing made Qu Xiao blush slightly, and she couldn't help but raise her hand and slap the girl punitively.
Shi Kaili exclaimed "Ah" and rubbed her lower back, but didn't care much and continued the topic.
“Hey, it’s boring, you can’t even make a joke anymore? Besides, I’m not just targeting our compatriots in China. I’m targeting a broad group of men.”
"In comparison, the Japanese are actually worse. Their machismo is too serious. You only know it when you see it more. I bet their politeness is all fake. Not to mention they are discriminating against women from the bottom of their hearts. They have low social status. They don't know how to respect people who are above themselves. They are completely self-centered, self-centered, and domineering. However, they are servile and flattering to those who are higher than them. Do you think they are hateful or pitiful? No matter how rich or handsome they are, I won’t have any affection for them.”
"Even now I have doubts about the basic quality of Japanese people. Originally in China, I hated men's fistfights and would get drunk and get drunk. Men, if you want to drink, you have to be calm and steady. I I really hate those men who show their teeth and claws, scream and laugh loudly. But as a result, the Japanese are even more outrageous. They throw away all their education and etiquette when they see alcohol. They make unscrupulous noises and dance around in public places. If you don't care about others, you will become a clown. Moreover, your drinking ability is generally poor, and even drinking sake that is as light as water can make you look like a drunk cat. "
"As for the way Japanese people behave, let alone them. , Too stubborn, don't even think about you. How stupid do you think they are, every time they express their gratitude, they hold a buffet party to entertain us? And they don't even know how to change the hotel, it's always the Prince Hotel. You say we people don’t have to control our weight, what can we eat? There are so many delicious food on display, aren’t they meant to make us greedy and uncomfortable, not to mention that we have to smile, drink with strangers, and take photos with them. , I’m so tired. By the way, that annoying Ti Kangguang will appear every time. The way he looks at you is obviously a big bad wolf, so you have to be careful, little red riding hood.” >
These last few words naturally made Qu Xiao’s face turn red, and he wanted to pinch Shi Kaili’s face.
"You little girl, you are always making fun of me. Hum, let me be bad, let you be bad..."
"Don't, don't..." Although I caught Qu Xiao's She begged for mercy with both hands, but Shi Kaili's mouth continued to talk about the same topic.
"You are so stingy. I really think about you. I heard that Ti Kangguang is engaged. Isn't this because I am afraid that you will be deceived..."
"You still said, you still said. What does he like? "Whatever, it's none of my business. I don't thank you at all now. Your gift is for nothing today..."
Shi Kaili suddenly felt that she had suffered a big loss.
When she appeared on stage once, the performance subsidy was only 6,000 yen.
Buying the earrings cost her 2,500 yen, nearly half of it.
In China, according to the official exchange rate, it would cost more than 30 yuan. According to the real exchange rate of private exchange, it would be at least 70 or 80 yuan.
"Okay, I was wrong. I was wrong. How about this? Let's celebrate New Year's Eve together tonight instead of going to the banquet. I'm treating you. Let's find a Chinese restaurant to have a big meal. "Dun. Let's order whatever you want. Don't worry about money or weight. I'll just throw it away today and love whoever..."
Shi Kaili decided to make up for it with practical actions. human emotions.
Qu Xiao was indeed tempted, but he was a little worried.
"We won't go to the banquet? How about that? If you don't abide by foreign affairs disciplines and act privately, the team leader will tell you, right?"
"Don't worry, it's okay. If the team leader asks, we'll just say we're sick and have a stomachache. What else can he say? Besides, the cooperation between the Textile Bureau and Nishiura Department Store is about to expire. Next time we come to Japan, we will go to Osaka , performed for Takashimaya. Can the leader be serious with us? Besides, don’t we have a backer? It’s not like others don’t know how much the minister likes you. Come on, today is New Year’s Eve, why? You have to eat some dumplings too..."
"Let me show you what you can do. You are such a weird girl."
Qu Xiao was completely moved and stretched out his hand to tug on Shi Kaili's hand. nose.
This is an act of teasing children in Beijing, commonly known as "pulling a camel".
However, she had a better idea and didn't intend to waste her money.
"I wholeheartedly agree with your idea. However, let's not go to restaurants. Tokyo is so expensive and there are not many serious Chinese restaurants. And the dumplings here are just pot stickers, and the fillings are extremely unpalatable. I think , if you want to eat dumplings, we might as well make them ourselves. We have a chopping board, rolling pin and vinegar. Just buy some ingredients for filling. We can make shrimp and crab meat here too! The two of them divide the work, one rolls and the other makes the bags, and it’s done in a while. Well, they are all bags anyway, so I just want to make more, one hundred and fifty, so that everyone can have a taste..."
Indeed, Qu Xiao was very considerate, and this was all true.
Chinese restaurants in Japan never make dumplings.
Although Tokyo is full of ramen shops and dumpling shops, the dumplings here are all fried in a pan.
Six per plate, 350 yen per plate, equivalent to 13 or 4 yuan in RMB.
The fillings are only meat and onions, which is really unpalatable.
Japanese people eat this kind of dumplings completely as a dish and use them with rice.
This strange way of eating, which in our opinion is purely a staple food, is called "dumpling set meal" and is very common in Japan.
The models who came from the capital back then were definitely not used to it.
Often you feel greasy and even a little disgusting after eating less than two. This is also the uniqueness of Japanese dumplings.
However, Qu Xiao did not expect that Shi Kaili would become embarrassed because of this.
It took me a long time to reveal the truth like squeezing out toothpaste.
"But, but I...I haven't studied. I live in a courtyard and have eaten in the cafeteria since I was a child. I'm not going to lie to you, even my mother can't..."
Although Qu Xiao was surprised, he smiled generously.
"It's okay, then I'll do it. For us northerners, making a few dumplings is no big deal. Don't worry about anything, just wait to eat."
At this moment, Shi Kaili was so happy that she swallowed her saliva and clapped her hands.
“That’s great. I miss our dumplings so much. So I have to pay for the ingredients. No, please don’t argue with me. I originally wanted to spend a fortune on this meal tonight. Forty or fifty thousand. Haha, you saved me money. Really, I am so happy to have you by my side. Why can you do everything? I wish you were my sister..."
And immediately after, Shi Kaili couldn't sit still anymore, stood up, laughed, and was about to leave.
“Let’s go, just do it. You don’t want to stay here anyway, so let’s stop nagging and hurry up and buy something and go back. Otherwise, what time will it be when we finish packing and cooking? ?”
This impatient look really made Qu Xiao feel a little funny.
"I'm talking about it. You glutton, why are you more anxious than me when it comes to dumplings? You're not even interested in amusement parks anymore? You really don't want to stay anymore? Don't regret it..."
Shi Kaili swallowed again, but on the surface she was still pretending.
She took Qu Xiao’s arm and talked as she walked.
"What? Don't be ignorant. Let's go back early. There is no one in the dormitory, so no one will fight for your phone. I am doing it for your own good. In order to let you have the phone to yourself, I want to give you Call whoever. Let’s go, let’s go back before four o’clock. Maybe Brother Ning is still in the company...”
“You’re here again! I’m really pinching you...”< br>
"Ouch! Really! Why do I want to chat with him? You obviously have something on your mind..."
The two tall girls walked away as they talked.
Just like that, I disappeared without any nostalgia into this completely American-style amusement park that is very attractive to children all over the world.
Who made this day New Year’s Eve?
It is useless even if a nest of Mickey Mouse jumps around these two girls. It is wishful thinking to want them to stay.
All the entertainment and food that Asia’s number one paradise has to offer were overshadowed on this day.
For the two girls, it was far less than a phone call to their parents, or a plate of dumplings made by themselves.
(End of this chapter)