The Spring Festival of 1986, strictly speaking, was only New Year's Eve but not New Year's Eve.
Because February 9, the first day of the Lunar New Year, is the 29th day of the lunar calendar.
However, once this day is turned around, the Year of the Tiger will still arrive as scheduled.
During the Spring Festival of this year, the non-staple food price system was liberalized and the supply of materials was prosperous.
Fresh vegetables that are only available in the south have appeared in the capital, and expensive seafood has become a hot-selling New Year's product before the Spring Festival.
At Daoxiangcun Food Store in Beijing, not only were there long lines of people filling boxes of snacks, but the various high-end cakes on the store counter have also become new choices for New Year gifts for relatives and friends.
This year's "Spring Festival Gala" is back indoors. It is a star-studded show, and it is far more exciting than last year's director's mistake.
In the folk art program, not only Chen Xiaoer and Lao Mao's sketch "Mutton Skewers" once again made audiences laugh across the country, it became popular all over the country. Feng Gong, a crosstalk actor who would later be known as "the most popular performer in the Spring Festival Gala", teamed up with Liu Wei and made his debut on the Spring Festival Gala stage with the crosstalk program "Speaking of Tiger in the Year of the Tiger".
The stars of the song program this year were Cheng Fangyuan and Jiang Dawei, each of whom sang several songs.
Dong Wenhua and Su Xiaoming, who made their debut on the Spring Festival Gala stage, also performed impressively.
In addition, due to the popularity of the TV series "Four Generations Under One Roof", the main actors in the TV series, Peking Opera actor Li Weikang who plays the eldest daughter-in-law, Li Wanfen who plays the big red bag, and Zhou Guozhi who plays Guan Xiaohe also participated in this year's event. During the Spring Festival Gala, each has its own exciting programs presented to audiences across the country.
So have a great New Year!
In addition to eating, drinking, and exciting programs, people in the capital have an extra thing to pay attention to - before the "breaking five" period, no one sweeps the floor or yard.
The euphemistic name is that I am afraid of sweeping away my "money", but in fact I am taking the opportunity to give myself a few days of real vacation and be a lazy person for a few days.
So during the three days of Spring Festival holiday and one weekend, almost all families in the capital do nothing but eat, drink, defecate, urinate, play, make noise, laugh and sleep. Dry.
Even the meals are ready-made and can be eaten hot without using a knife. I can’t blame everyone because they want to celebrate the New Year!
However, this is only a happy life that ordinary people can enjoy.
For many people in Vanity Fair, this is probably not the case.
Then I have to say New Year’s greetings!
This kind of New Year's greeting is not the kind used by old people in the past. Women are not allowed to go out, so it is the male members of the family who come forward.
Bringing a box of snacks and a cattail bag of tea, you go to the home of your elders and relatives and friends of your elders, and say "Happy New Year" to you as a somber gift.
Although there is no taboo between men and women nowadays, they are extremely utilitarian.
It should be said that it is a ritual specifically aimed at supporting oneself, or the "noble person" who may support oneself, to show loyalty to the mountain gate.
So not only those who wish to pay New Year's greetings are worried about this, but they also try their best to send real "hard goods".
Even the "Buddha" who was enshrined was deeply disturbed and tired of coping.
As for Ning Weimin, although his tobacco and alcohol business has taken advantage of this "social fashion".
But now that his rake for making money has been extended overseas, he also has the status of a shareholder of China Pilkington Company and Yi La De Company.
A person who can break into a house without paying attention and is in the game is also inevitable.
At least Director Huo had to go and order a meal.
This is not only because Director Huo holds a high position, he happens to be the leader of the foreign affairs department in charge of European affairs, and almost has a chokehold on Pierre Cardin's business in China.
It was not just because Director Huo had the kindness to meet Ning Weimin.
Under his careful care, not only Ning Weimin's utensil business, but also some products have been purchased by the Protocol Department for a long time and designated as national gifts.
And the Majia Garden, which was occupied by the "Ancient and Modern Culture Association", has also been brought back.
In fact, what is more important is that Director Huo helped Ning Weimin knowing that he had hurt his daughter's emotions.
This kind of character and practice, which can be called repaying evil with kindness, made Ning Weimin unable to help but feel grateful and ashamed.
So both emotionally and rationally, one must treat this noble person with the most respect and the most thorough etiquette.
Otherwise, you would be too ignorant and too mean.
So at ten o'clock in the morning on February 10, the first day of the Lunar New Year, Ning Weimin called Director Huo's secretary Peng Yuan.
According to Ning Weimin's idea, he originally thought that the door of Director Huo's house must be overcrowded that day, and people also need to reunite with their families.
It’s not good for him to join in the fun anymore and cause trouble to others.
I just want to entrust Peng Yuan to hand over the Gyokuro tea and Japanese sake brought back from Japan, just to express my feelings.
Unexpectedly, Peng Yuan did not readily agree to his request, but asked him to wait.
Five minutes later, the call was returned.
Peng Yuan actually claimed on the phone that Director Huo wanted to meet Ning Weimin at home, then asked for Ning Weimin's address and wanted to drive to pick him up in person.
And in order to dispel Ning Weimin's concerns, he specifically informed Director Huo that Huo Xin had not come back to celebrate the New Year.
And in this way, Ning Weimin undoubtedly felt an invitation that could not be refused, so he had no choice but to agree.
So half an hour later, Ning Weimin took the director's car driven by Peng Yuan - Director Huo's Santana, and arrived at Fangjia Hutong in the DC area, close to the Confucius Temple and Yonghe Temple.
This alley is very quiet, unlike other places in the capital where people come and go.
The ground here is clean, the walls are clean, the roofs are clean, and there is no corrugated grass growing on the houses in the entire alley.
Especially from the shape of the gates, there are Golden Pillar Gate, Ruyi Gate...
At a glance, you can tell that this place is a well-regulated courtyard house, at least where officials of the third and fourth grades lived.
When Peng Yuan parked his car in front of a courtyard, Ning Weimin realized that this was Director Huo's new home.
Because he couldn’t stand the noise of Foreign Ministry Street and the harassment from too many people who were doing nothing to please him, even Director Huo, who didn’t want to be special, couldn’t insist on integrating into the lives of the masses. He had to start from the compound moved out of the three-bedroom apartment.
I am out of the sea of misery before the Chinese New Year, and I can have some peace and quiet this year.
After walking in, Ning Weimin found that the yard was really not big, so he just walked in.
And looking at the sealed moon gate on the east wall, you can tell that it is the cross-yard of a large house.
Not to mention the Ma family garden, it is not even as luxurious as his own imperial uncle's courtyard. It is really not that luxurious.
The difference between it and ordinary people's housing is that it has the advantage of a single-family house. In addition, the quality of the house is better than that of the house in No. 2 Courtyard of Shan'er Hutong. After leading the way into the courtyard in front of Peng Yuan, turning right and walking into the east wing, Ning Weimin found that the furnishings in this house were also very ordinary.
Because the east wing is obviously where Director Huo entertains guests.
Although there are desks, bookcases, sofas, coffee tables, and flower stands, they are all regular and numbered public furniture.
Even they have been repaired, nothing is new.
The only thing that can be said to be impressive is a rockery bonsai about 1.2 meters tall with a small goldfish in the room.
In addition, there are eight thermoses and more than twenty teacups arranged in a row in sequence in this room.
In short, it looks like a sanatorium, and it has the atmosphere of the 1950s.
But sitting in such a room, Director Huo, who is in his prime, can be said to be elegant, proficient in Western learning, and has seen the world, but still seizes the time to approve official documents, cannot but say it is a strange contrast.
Of course, it is also because of this that Ning Weimin can tell when he enters the house whether he is just trying to enjoy himself and sings high-profile, or whether he is dedicated to doing practical things for the public.
Then admiration arises spontaneously.
But what he didn't expect was that Director Huo was really happy to see him.
Not only did Peng Yuan make him tea, but he only let him sit for a few minutes before he put down his work and sat in front of him to talk to him.
Even the first sentence was to ask him to stay for dinner.
"Great. I was just wondering if you would come and see me when you come back during the Spring Festival. Unexpectedly, you contacted Peng Yuan on the first day of the new year. It happens that there are more supplies for the New Year. It is used to entertain You, a distinguished guest, don't think it's too shabby. Let's have a few drinks together at noon."
Ning Weimin was naturally flattered.
"Leader, what kind of distinguished guest am I? Just an insignificant person. It's an honor for you to see me on a day like today. At noon...I'm sorry to disturb you. You are a bit private. Time is really not easy. Today is supposed to be a day to reunite with your family, so I won’t delay you.”
“Hey, why are you so polite! You are not a public official, so let’s not act like an official. I invite you to meet me as an equal. You are my guest, and I should treat you as I should. If you don't come, I will continue to read the official documents. How can I have any private time? You don’t have to be so humble. Can a small person go overseas and start a business in a developed country? Can a small person bring back a dozen stolen bronzes and donate them to the country? Little people, that would be great.”
It is not surprising that Director Huo knows about the return of antiquities.
Ning Weimin was afraid of legal risks, so he had already informed the embassy.
Since the Chinese Embassy in Japan knows about it, Director Huo will naturally know about it too.
However, what surprised Ning Weimin was that Director Huo was able to grasp and understand these situations in such a timely manner.
After all, this happened recently, which undoubtedly proves that Director Huo has been paying special attention to what he is doing overseas.
Especially on a day like today, he could be summoned equally, which would make many bureau chiefs and division chiefs jealous to death.
This was both an honor that surprised him and a pressure that made his heart sink.
Fortunately, he did not surrender in Tokyo, otherwise...
"I deserve your compliment. To be honest, this is just a coincidence, and I just followed the trend. . Now that I have met and have the financial ability, I will certainly find a way to bring these things that have been lost overseas back to their ancestors. This is something I don’t have to hesitate to do. I’m afraid any Chinese people would do this.”< br>
"Haha, everyone can say nice things, but how many can actually do it? Those who can combine knowledge and action are considered half saints. A little person like you can do this But it’s something that has set a precedent in our country, and even I can’t do anything about it. Okay, okay, being too modest becomes hypocrisy.”
"This... thank you for the praise from the leader. However, I am really not humble. Without the company's entrustment of important responsibilities to me and full delegation of power. Without the support of the embassy and full trust in me. Without your help and Take care of me. Even though I’m overseas, what I can do is very limited. It’s just a coincidence that I seem to be alone, but I’m not alone...”
Well, since the leader. The coffin was sealed, so Ning Weimin had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept the praise.
And this answer also shows his high emotional intelligence.
Not only did Peng Yuan, who was listening in the audience, couldn't help but admire his flattering skills.
Director Huo was obviously happier.
He smiled and said to him, "You are much more mature than before you left. It seems that this foreign team-jumping is really training. How is it? How are you adapting to Tokyo? Tell me how you came here in the past six months? You How are the preparations for the restaurant going? "
Ning Weimin would definitely be disgusted if others asked him in such a condescending manner.
But Director Huo’s question and the tone of his voice made Ning Weimin feel it was natural.
Especially considering that we may need some help and support from policies and connections in the future.
So he told Director Huo everything he had experienced in the past six months.
Not only were tenants planning to build a restaurant, but they were also talking about trial-selling handicrafts to gain market recognition, setting up a joint venture factory with Japan, and exporting trolley suitcases to Japan.
He just appropriately concealed his personal speculation in the Japanese stock market and real estate market, and the rapid expansion of overseas assets to over 100 million.
And he kept silent about the fact that he and Japanese actress Keiko Matsumoto lived together and had an affair.
Ning Weimin could see that Director Huo listened very carefully.
Director Huo seems to be particularly concerned about the current situation of Japan's business environment and the countermeasures Japan has taken in terms of its economic system in the face of economic pressure from the United States.
When Ning Weimin talks, he often asks relevant questions and compares the economy of Japan with developed countries in Europe.
In this way, it was not until about twelve o'clock at noon that Peng Yuan helped Director Huo's wife Huang Jinghua bring wine and food to this room, and it came to an end for the time being.
It was also at this time that Ning Weimin knew that the Huo family still had relatives and friends visiting on this day. Huo Xin's aunt, Director Huang's family, all came.
This made him more and more embarrassed. How could he dare to stay for a discussion?
I stood up and wanted to say goodbye.
But it’s okay for Director Huo to speak.
"We haven't finished talking yet, where are you going? You are my most important guest today, sit down and eat and drink. You don't have to worry about my relatives at home, your Aunt Huang will take care of them. Well, it’s the same if I stay with you in the evening.”
Ning Weimin didn’t expect that Huang Jinghua, who clearly knew who he was, also said, “Director Huo attaches great importance to your Pierre Cardon company in China. Development. I am also very concerned about your opening of a restaurant in Japan, so you can follow his arrangements. You have enough time to chat while eating, but don’t let down the leader’s concern.”
After saying this. Then, Huang Jinghua actually poured a glass of red wine for Ning Weimin himself.
“These two bottles of French Burgundy red wine were bought by Director Huo five years ago. I didn’t bring back a few bottles originally, but these are the last two bottles. Since you are from a French company Employees, you should also like it, right? Try it and have a few more drinks.”
Ning Weimin was surprised to see Huang Jinghua's high-profile hospitality behavior.
Although he knew very well in his heart that Huo Xin's biological mother probably only wanted to see Director Huo's face before they could smile and forget their grudges.
No matter what he said, he might not be able to forgive himself like Director Huo did, but he couldn't ask for more.
I couldn’t help but cry with gratitude, clasped my hands together to say thank you, and then sat down again.