Chapter 1059: An Oolong
Ning Weimin is comfortable and enjoying his "pure" blessing with peace of mind.
Five days have passed in a flash, and Army Day has passed.
Not only did I not find it boring to be so unconcerned with worldly affairs, but I became more and more enjoying my life because I was detached from things.
And it got worse, gradually showing the extravagant characteristics of a prodigal.
Fortunately, the matter of his coming back was not settled after all.
He called Zhang Shihui himself, but he did not meet with Zhang Shihui.
And on the phone, Ning Weimin didn't even ask about the situation of Tan Palace, even the cigarette shop they opened together.
Because in fact this kid has only one purpose.
Just to have Tan Gong Restaurant send someone to deliver a whole block of ice for making ice sculptures every day.
Then bring some roasted squab, grilled mutton skewers, asparagus, gyokushuang and the like, Japanese delicacies that are hard to eat, to satisfy his craving.
However, the good thing is that he does not take advantage of the public.
He paid for everything he wanted.
And it’s not just Men’er either.
He asked the people from Tan Palace to cut the whole block of ice into eight equal parts in advance.
After it was delivered, each door in No. 2 Hospital could be given two large pieces the size of a radio cassette player, which could completely ensure that every household in the hospital would not be affected by the heat.
This kind of artificial ice is not only clean, but also extremely convenient to use.
Put it in a basin and place it in the corner. Put whatever you like in it, or ice it in whatever you like.
By the way, it will make the room cooler.
If you are still willing to use electricity, put a fan next to it.
Hey! That's absolutely amazing! It’s a simple version of “country air conditioner”!
Even with the doors and windows open, the room can be cooled down immediately, with the temperature dropping by two or three degrees.
So just because of this matter, all the neighbors in No. 2 Courtyard thought of Ning Weimin.
He has to stay at home and does not need to buy mung bean soup, sour plum soup or fruits every day. Several neighbors are willing to give them to him.
No matter who eats something good, he will never forget to have his share.
What if Ning Weimin doesn't want to stay at home and doesn't want to go to the Temple of Heaven?
He can also take a simple fishing rod and go fishing for half a day at the Tongzi River next to the Forbidden City.
Not only amuse yourself, but you can also get some small fish, shrimps and lotus leaves for your big wine tank.
Or you can go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple and Zhongshan Park to drink tea or play chess under the old cypress trees.
When you are tired of shopping, come to Jinyuxuan to make a pot of tea and order steamed buns with winter vegetables.
Sitting on a wicker chair under the tin shed, I could spend an afternoon reading a book and listening to the chirping of cicadas.
This place is extraordinary. If there is one place in the capital during the Republic of China where celebrities from all fields have left their footprints, then it is this tea shed.
The president, prime minister, ministers-general, deputy ministers and other military and political figures of the Republic of China, as well as countless figures in the cultural, financial and industrial circles, almost all of them who have been to the capital have come to Jinyuxuan.
Zhang Henshui wrote "The Cause of Laughter" here, and Lu Xun also translated "Little John" here.
So having the opportunity to check in here and pretend to be a literary and artistic young man is actually quite worth recalling.
It is best to take a photo so that you can show off to your children when you are old. When you were in your prime, you still had romantic and artistic feelings.
Of course, if you get tired of doing these elegant things, you can always do something "popular".
Going west from the Qianmen Building, you will find the Peace Arch one kilometer away.
You have to go directly through the alley from Meishi Street.
Just five hundred meters to the west, you will arrive at Liulichang Ancient Culture Street, which has just been renovated.
Ning Weimin could go to Hongguang Pavilion to grind his teeth with the store manager he was already familiar with, and pick up a few high-quality goods from that era.
Or you can squat in front of the cultural relics store and see if you can pick up the "leaks" of the national team.
No matter what, since the antiquities market has not yet taken off, it is not possible for people to get rich overnight.
At this time, the common people did not think too highly of the economic value of cultural relics and did not have high expectations.
So it is inevitable that Ning Weimin will not make a mistake. With his eloquence and eyesight, he can take home something decent.
This is a way to make money and relieve boredom at the same time, how great it is.
If you still want something more lively, that’s okay, you can go to the theater.
It doesn’t matter if Renyi’s dramas are boring and there are no good movies to watch, because you can still watch Peking Opera.
There are theaters everywhere in the capital these days. It is the most convenient time to listen to a play, especially since there are many famous actors and the tickets are not expensive.
For example, the National Peking Opera Troupe was just restructured in 1985. After the implementation of the new system, it expanded from one troupe to four troupes, with the largest number of actors.
And there is also the folk Fenglei Peking Opera Troupe as an effective supplement.
The price is just 30 to 50 cents for a show.
Thirty years from now, buying a Peking Opera ticket at the Huguang Guild Hall will be enough for people at this time to listen to it for a year.
The key is that the hotter the weather, the better the show. The famous actors all sing in double roles, and it is almost late at night by the time the night show ends.
The cool breeze, the cool breeze blowing from the treetops, will cheer people up and make them feel that the few hairs they spent in the theater were not in vain.
Especially when the opera breaks up, Ning Weimin will come nearby for some midnight snacks.
In the snack bar, I want a bowl of chicken soup wontons, a cold dish, and a liter of beer.
After that, he was full of wine and food, and he took the harvest from Liulichang and walked home happily, humming "Shiro Visits His Mother" that he had almost learned.
This is the end of this wonderful day.
Even for the most picky person, it would be difficult to find fault with this day.
I'm afraid retired veteran cadres won't be as comfortable as him.
No way, who made him become a truly wealthy man long ago?
Not to mention his own net worth of $200 million.
As a "big wine vat", Banla's young boss will stay at home to grow old from now on, which is enough to support him and live as he pleases.
And the key is that my family doesn’t object.
Kang Shude, who was only considered Ning Weimin's relative, had already slapped him on his outside affairs and stopped interfering.
My apprentice knows very well that this old man is really open-minded.
He firmly believed that even if everyone in the capital starved to death, his apprentice would not be poor.
Not to mention that this kid came back from Tokyo and still got a lot of good things at the level of national treasures this time.
Since he has made great contributions to the country and the nation, and because of his filial piety, how can we argue with him?
Come on, just mess around.
In Kang Shude's heart, even if Ning Weimin, his apprentice, really planned to stop doing his job and become an alley boy or a street wanderer from now on, it would not be a big deal.
Not to mention the money this kid earns, he will never be able to spend it all in his lifetime.
As far as the things this boy has done before, they are not considered an insult to the master.
And the most important thing is that an apprentice can only be considered his apprentice if he has nothing to do.
At least we can see each other every day, chatting and teasing Menzi. If you really run around all day long, it will be bad.
Don’t say that you can’t count on him when something happens at home, it’s even difficult to meet him.
Look, the old man and the young man who depend on each other are really destined.
Although they may not look like father and son, their master-disciple relationship, mutual understanding and trust are better than that of father and son.
I'm afraid that even if they are blood relatives, few can understand each other as well as they do.
Don’t believe it, if you leave this matter to others, then your views are really very different.
Ning Weimin, among other things, has been wearing a big vest and big pants in the alley these days.
And I don’t smoke anymore, which makes other people scratch their heads.
As time passed, looking at his appearance, some people in the neighborhood of Shan'er Hutong began to gossip and spread gossip.
Some people speculated that Ning Weimin was probably fired by his foreign bosses.
Now that I am unemployed and at home, I have nothing to scratch my head about.
Why don’t you even wear a watch if your shoes are spotless and you have to wear a tie when you go out?
Some people also speculate that Ning Weimin made a mistake in his lifestyle when he went to the overseas flower world.
Foreigners don’t care, but they can’t hide it from the organization after all.
No, the organization knew everything and ordered him to come back, suspend him, reflect, and write an inspection.
It is said that the tongue can crush a person to death. This is absolutely true.
Even though Ning Weimin had never offended anyone, these neighbors were not necessarily malicious.
But this kind of gossip that makes people unable to argue is still spread everywhere and has quite a market.
In a few days, not to mention the neighbors in No. 2 Courtyard, all came to inquire and asked with concern whether he was in trouble.
Even Director Li of the street and the director of the Brocade Box Factory had heard about it. They asked someone to tell Ning Weimin that they wanted to recruit people.
The general meaning is that foreigners do not know talents and it is their loss. If they are really going to be fired, don’t lose heart.
Whether it is a street factory or a brocade box factory, as long as he is willing and does not dislike it, he can choose any job.
Even if you want to be the leader, it is not without negotiation.
This made Ning Weimin, who didn't take it seriously at first, extremely surprised and felt very complicated in his heart.
It feels warm and comfortable, but also a bit nonsensical and makes me laugh or cry.
And the most amazing thing is that this is not an isolated incident. Soon Ning Weimin discovered that even the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau had misunderstood him.
I have to admit that when I come back this time, there are some people and things that I cannot afford to delay.
For example, donating the bronzes purchased from overseas in the past six months and the books, picture albums, calligraphy and paintings that can no longer be preserved on their own to the country is a major event that Ning Weimin cannot be lazy and cannot delay.
According to the rules, before returning, this matter still needs to be contacted with the domestic side through our embassy in Japan.
So when he came back, within a few days, the Cultural Relics Bureau couldn't wait to take the initiative to invite him.
Since the two parties have already dealt with each other once, they already know each other deeply and have a tacit understanding.
This time, the Cultural Relics Bureau did not arrange for reporters in a big way, nor did it make any effort to prepare for an awards ceremony. It only sent a small car to pick up people as a courtesy.
Ning Weimin didn't notice either. For the sake of convenience, he wore comfortable and simple clothes and directly sent the donated items to the Cultural Relics Bureau in a trolley suitcase.
Unexpectedly, the person in charge of the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau saw him as an ordinary person.
It was very different from the suit, coat, leather shoes and tie he had during the Spring Festival, with his fake foreign devil-like appearance, and he actually misunderstood that he was down and out.
After comparing the precious cultural relics with the national treasure level that he sent, it is estimated that the price of his acquisition must be worth at least tens of thousands of yuan.
The cadre in charge of the reception was filled with emotion and could not control his inner excitement. He almost shed tears on the spot.
Then he held Ning Weimin's hand firmly and thanked him again and again, and asked him sincerely if he would like the Cultural Relics Bureau to do something for him.
This was so good that Ning Weimin was completely confused on the spot.
He really didn't think there was anything special about these things that could make the other person so happy.
After much talking and talking for a long time, both parties finally figured it out.
The Ganqing Cultural Relics Bureau thought that Ning Weimin was so exhausted that he had gone bankrupt by buying cultural relics for the country.
Let’s just say this was a commotion. After that day, Ning Weimin couldn’t help laughing every time he thought about it.
But having said that, making such a joke is still better than nothing.
Because Ning Weimin didn't want fame or rewards, and considering his status as a businessman, the Cultural Relics Bureau felt embarrassed after all, and felt sorry for letting an individual spend so much money for the country.
Then he adopted a special way to reward him.
After on-site discussions, several persons in charge at the scene unanimously decided to give Ning Weimin one of the several storefront rooms that Liulichang had not assigned yet.
The rental contract can be signed for fifteen years, and it is even rent-free, and he can do whatever he wants.
It can be regarded as a reward for his contribution to the country and a thank you for his contribution to the return of overseas cultural relics.
That's Liulichang, a well-known cultural and commercial street overseas.
It's also the only gathering place for cultural industries in Beijing these days. Its commercial value is self-evident.
Especially in this street which has just been renovated, the storefronts and buildings are all planned by the state.
It is difficult for public entities to apply for a shop as a store, let alone private individuals.
Ning Weimin can get a good thing like this that others dream of without any effort. This can be regarded as good rewards for good people.
Of course Ning Weimin was very happy, and he would definitely not be stupid enough to refuse or push the offer further.
So he was not polite and readily selected a front-facing house with a usable area of about 200 square meters from the drawings marked by the Cultural Relics Bureau.
Although the specific location of this store is not on the main road, it is not bad.
Because it is right opposite the main entrance of Rong Baozhai.
In other words, Ning Weimin will be neighbors with Rong Baozhai from now on.
From now on, anyone who comes out of Congrong Baozhai will see him at the store opposite.
What kind of fame is Rong Baozhai?
What level of guests are there?
That’s beautiful to think about. Isn’t this enough to make him full of expectations and lively?
To be honest, he had already thought about what he could do in the store.
The craft manufacturers in Beijing that he cooperated with all lacked a sales department to display their fine products to the outside world.
The teachers and students of the Academy of Fine Arts also need a window to sell their works.
It just so happens that he can use this store to do such a thing.
In Liulichang, a cultural and commercial district where foreigners gather, he also planted his own flag, expanding foreign exchange income while also meeting everyone's needs.
How great is this?
Of course, opening a store means opening a store. When he comes to open a store, he must not be as stubborn as most people, saying that selling things means setting up a counter to sell things.
If you want to trade well, you have to be smart.
So seeing that there was no catering shop in Liulichang, he planned to also sell coffee and tea to provide customers with a place to rest.
In this case, it would be better to open a branch in the capital in the name of Huiwentang Bookstore.
The name is called a bookstore, but in fact it is a literary cafe to attract customers, selling high-end goods and works of art without showing off.
(End of this chapter)