Kang Shude and Matsumoto Keiko were not the only ones to attach great importance to this meeting.
According to Zhang Shihui's understanding, Ning Weimin's engagement party is a major event in life, and must meet the highest standards.
So he also became very busy.
Not only did Ning Weimin reserve the best private room, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, but he also made extravagant arrangements for this private room regardless of cost.
This private room originally had two oversized round tables, with a fixed seat that could accommodate sixteen people. It could originally seat thirty-two people. If it is squeezed in, it can even entertain forty people.
Needless to say, for a banquet with only a few people, it is quite a waste.
Besides, it doesn’t look good when one table is sitting and the other is empty.
But Zhang Shihui is indeed a little clever. Considering that this kind of private banquet is most afraid of being disturbed, apart from serving food, there is actually no need for additional service personnel. He actually changed one of the round tables into a buffet. tower.
He asked people to spread the tablecloth with the best bright yellow background and rusty gold thread, and serve Chinese and Western pastries, preserves, fruits, candies, bottles of fine wine, various drinks, and tea, just like a buffet. A large table was set up with all kinds of beautiful utensils.
In addition, a trolley filled with ice cubes was specially prepared, which was filled with white wine, champagne, beer and various polar bear sodas and ice cream.
In this case, if Ning Weimin and the others need anything, they can get it according to their own preferences, which is extremely convenient.
In order to heighten the atmosphere, Zhang Shihui even informed the art kitchen in advance and had someone rush to make an ice sculpture of Cupid flying on a heart-shaped ice cube.
The bottom of the ice sculpture was completely decorated with red roses cultivated in the Temple of Heaven Flower House, making it look appropriate and warm. Then I personally pushed it over on a trolley and placed it at the entrance.
To be honest, in terms of the level of being a loser, this kid has now surpassed Mu Renzhi.
Not only is the arrangement very thoughtful and attentive, but what is especially rare is that it does not lag behind at all in terms of concepts and style.
The scene he created was no worse than that of a foreign high-end restaurant.
Ning Weimin, because he didn’t know about Zhang Shihui’s arrangements before, when he brought Matsumoto Keiko over and found that Zhang Shihui had arranged such a colorful scene for him, he couldn’t help but be a little stunned and secretly sighed. Extravagant.
As for Matsumoto Keiko, of course it was even more surprising and felt that it was an exaggeration.
After entering the private room and looking around, she was even a little frightened. She couldn't help but secretly pulled Ning Weimin, looked at him worriedly, and asked in a low voice if this was what he meant.
“Didn’t you say that we would have a casual meal with the elders today? Why is it so formal?”
Ning Weimin can certainly understand Matsumoto Keiko's worries.
Knowing that she felt that her clothes looked casual, she began to regret that she did not dress more formally today just to look young.
So he couldn't help but comfort her with words, took her hand and kissed her first, and patiently explained in her ear that this was really not what he meant, and he didn't expect to make it so formal.
But no matter what, the two of them did not have the mental impact that Zhang Shihui felt.
The first time I saw Ning Weimin walking in with a stunning beauty.
Zhang Shihui, who claimed to be a meritorious minister, originally wanted to wag his tail and go forward to claim credit for his good works.
But when his cunning eyes discovered that this beautiful woman behaved like a foreigner and became more and more familiar to her, his excitement slowed down.
In the end, as he opened the search engine in his mind and quickly compared the person in front of him with Xiaoxia in "March of Kamata" in his memory, his overall state was basically Petrified.
Even the two eyeballs on his face were frozen, and the only thing that could move was his mouth that opened wider and wider, almost to the point where it could swallow the world.
For no other reason than that, although he was sure and definitely determined that the beauty in front of him was the Japanese star Keiko Matsumoto on the screen, deep down in his heart, he thought it was absolutely impossible.
So much so that for a moment I had a dreamy feeling that this place was not in the human world, and I was so dizzy that I couldn't find my way around.
What is even more coincidental is that at this time, Kang Shude, who was driven by Luo Guangliang, also came here.
As a result, the old man and his prospective nephew-in-law also came to "look up to see each other", almost unexpectedly meeting each other.
Kang Shude wore a woolen suit today that was made just a few years ago, and even his beard was carefully trimmed.
Accompanied by Luo Guangliang, he walked into the Tan Palace Restaurant in a stylish manner, and was guided respectfully by the waiter to the door of the "Prayer for Good Harvests".
Unexpectedly, as soon as the waiter opened the private room door for him, and before the beaming old man even stepped into the room, he saw a young woman standing at the door holding hands with Ning Weimin and whispering affectionately.
Of course it is more lively now.
It’s so spicy!
For a moment, not only Zhang Shihui was stunned, but the pair of lovebirds were also stunned. Kang Shude and Luo Guangliang, who had just opened the door, were also stunned.
It was so caught off guard, so untimely, that almost everyone stared at him with big eyes.
In fact, as Matsumoto Keiko was shy, she quickly withdrew her hand in a panic.
There was no need to say anything more at this point. Everyone felt at the same time how embarrassing and funny the current situation was.
This can only be said to be a trick of fate from above and a mischief from the author below.
Fortunately, Luo Guangliang was calm, probably because people really have few ideas, so he was the first to come to his senses.
Looking at how lively the place was, and the beauty of Matsumoto Keiko that could make thousands of women lose their color, he was so happy for Ning Weimin that he immediately took the lead in breaking up the embarrassment by saying hello.
"Weimin, I'm here to join in the fun, are these my future siblings?"
But he is also used to being careless. Although he thinks Matsumoto Keiko is extremely beautiful, she still looks kind-hearted.
But he didn’t even recognize that the person in front of him was the person he had seen on the movie screen.
So not only did he not be "passively petrified" like Zhang Shihui, but he also got close to him carelessly.
"Well, hello, brother and sister, my name is Luo Guangliang, and I grew up with Wei Min. I am a person who cannot speak. Anyway, if you need me in the future, you can just say a word."< br>
"Third brother, you're welcome." Ning Weimin nodded gratefully to Luo Guangdian and introduced Matsumoto Keiko with the same enthusiasm, "This is a neighbor of ours in the same courtyard. He has treated me as a brother since he was a child. I also Treat him as a brother. I told you."
Matsumoto Keiko is indeed well-behaved and feels that Ning Weimin and Luo Guangliang are not relatives but relatives.
Because I filmed a lot of scenes in Shanghai, my spoken Chinese level was pretty good at this time.
After hearing this, Xiaoxiao also greeted him in Chinese to save face. "Third brother, hello!"
Ning Weimin didn't even need to open her mouth to introduce herself. She took the initiative to greet Kang Shude with a bright smile.
"You are Amin's elder, right? Amin often mentions you, and today I finally meet you. My name is Matsumoto Keiko, please take care of me!"
Needless to say, as a sign of respect, she The Japanese bowing ceremony is used.
And he also tried his best to introduce his name in Chinese.
This kind of behavior and the Chinese pronunciation that does not pay attention to the four tones undoubtedly convinced everyone present that she was Japanese.
Luo Guangliang and Zhang Shihui are not so bad.
An accident is an accident, and a surprise is a surprise. No matter what, it will not change their original attitude towards Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko.
On the contrary, I think Ning Weimin is really capable. He actually got such a beautiful Japanese wife. This is a matter of longevity.
But Kang Shude was different. This time, the old man's expression changed obviously.
The originally amiable smile suddenly faded, as if encountering a snowstorm, and his expression was full of shock that he didn't want to believe.
"What? You...you...are a Japanese?" It was from this moment that the originally warm and harmonious atmosphere of the scene suddenly changed.
Not only did Matsumoto Keiko's already nervous mood become more worried, but all the efforts Zhang Shihui had put in to prepare for today were completely in vain.
Yes, reaching out and not hitting the smiling person is the basic etiquette of hospitality in our country.
What's more, Kang Shude was not originally a person who would vent his dissatisfaction according to his temper, and would make the other party unable to get off the stage in person.
So the banquet started as normal. Everyone took their seats one by one, started drinking, passing food, and chatting.
But the problem is that sometimes, being polite and courteous may not make people comfortable.
The alienation expressed in a euphemistic way, his perfunctory attitude and the indifference of rejecting people thousands of miles away are often more hurtful.
Just like when eating, Kang Shude's smile was just to take care of the whole scene, without much real happiness.
Both Ning Weimin and Luo Guangliang diligently put dishes on his plate, looking for topics to stimulate his conversation.
This old man also has the cold look of "a man in a boat and a man with a hat, fishing alone in the snow in the cold river", as if he can't keep warm no matter what.
All he did was socialize in a measured manner and keep a polite distance.
Among the crowd, Ning Weimin seemed particularly dull, dull, and passive, which naturally made Ning Weimin feel embarrassed and at a loss.
However, when it comes to Matsumoto Keiko, Kang Shude is even more like this. If you don't speak, you will be criticized. If you speak, it will be a soft nail.
For example, when Matsumoto Keiko took the initiative to fill a glass of wine for him, he drank it.
He picked up the wine glass and thanked him, taking a small sip.
This move once made Matsumoto Keiko happy, and Ning Weimin also smiled, thinking that things had eased.
But who knew that the old man immediately said to Matsumoto Keiko, "I will do it by myself. I have been in poor health recently and cannot drink too much. And you are a foreign guest from Japan. Treat me like this." You can't bear it if you are not a relative or an acquaintance. You should look after yourself. If there is anything I can't do to you, please don't mind."
This is undoubtedly an extremely disrespectful statement. The expression seems polite, but it is heartless.
Matsumoto Keiko nodded quickly and fearfully, and said cautiously, "I'm sorry, I didn't know you were unwell. I'm really sorry."
However, this was not over yet, Kang Shude's next words Matsumoto Keiko's heart-wrenching words were completely unexpected and unbearable.
"Ms. Matsumoto, forgive me for being rude, but I would like to ask a few questions about your family affairs. Is it convenient?"
"Yes."
"Where in Japan are you from? Do you have any brothers or sisters? ?”
“I was born in Tokyo and live in Tokyo. I am the only child in the family.”
“That’s right, then I guess what your parents are like. You are a very simple person, right? You have been very strict with your thoughts since childhood, right?”
These words seemed to make Matsumoto Keiko feel something, but she still answered honestly, "Yes, you are right, my parents are quite traditional, and their generation is very traditional."
“Oh,” Kang Shude nodded as expected, and then said in a serious tone, “Yes, some things between China and Japan are quite similar, and I am also very traditional. In fact, we are People of this generation attach great importance to bloodline and family status, and cannot accept mixed bloodlines. Am I right about this? Your parents probably have a similar concept to me, right?"
"This... is. "..."
"I can see from your appearance that you are a filial child, a good daughter who is very considerate of her parents. To be honest, being a parent is not easy, and it is never easy. For my own sake, I am afraid that what I look forward to most for my daughter is to have a good marriage and be able to explain myself in front of relatives and friends. This is pitiful for parents in the world, don’t you think so..."
Don’t look at it. Matsumoto Keiko usually socializes a lot at work, so the scene is no stranger to her.
In particular, his special professional circle gave him rich experience in facing the difficulties of men's rights.
But faced with Kang Shude's routine, she could hardly say anything, her face was red, and she was completely frightened.
This is not only because of Ning Weimin's involvement, but also because of Kang Shude's words, which hit the key point.
Matsumoto Keiko’s father, Han Yingming, didn’t object because he cared that Ning Weimin was Chinese?
At this time, Matsumoto Keiko had clearly understood what Kang Shude meant, which was that, like her father, she also opposed their being together.
So she simply said nothing.
All in all, the atmosphere of this banquet never got better. At best, it could only be maintained at the level of mutual respect.
Soon, even Luo Guangliang, who was cheerful at first, felt unusually depressed and became a dull man again.
In the end, Ning Weimin had no choice but to busy himself around, saying a lot of unnecessary stupid things, leaving only embarrassing ridicule.
On the surface, Matsumoto Keiko didn't show any signs of being unhappy, nothing happened, and she tried her best to pretend to be happy, generous, and enthusiastic towards everyone.
However, this is called forcing a smile, but it is just a form of decency forced through restraint.
In fact, even Ning Weimin knew that she felt extremely disappointed.
And it is precisely because Ning Weimin knows her, knows that she has a high spirit, and knows that she is sensitive, that he feels sorry for her even more.
But the question is why did the situation become like this?
Why is Kang Shude, who was obviously very happy at first, so dissatisfied?
Is it just because Matsumoto Keiko is Japanese?
Ning Weimin couldn't figure it out. Isn't the old man very enlightened?
When it comes to hating the Japanese, it is because of national hatred, not family hatred.
How could Matsumoto Keiko be so unkind because of her nationality?
Finally, after eating for a while, Ning Weimin, who felt sorry for his wife, finally found an opportunity to ask Kang Shude in private.
When Kang Shude got up to go to the bathroom, he took the initiative to ask Ying to lead the way, but as soon as he entered, he could no longer restrain his grievances and began to complain.
"You are really my uncle. What happened to you today? Where did the evil fire come from? Do you think you scared people?"
"Hey, you bastard, Are you asking me? I’m worthless!”
“Why am I worthless? I haven’t forgotten you since I married you. Isn’t it just to ask for a few words from you? What a nice thing to say? But you'd better let me put my hot face on your cold ass..."
"Fart, I'm going to give you a huge favor by leaving without turning around today. When I asked you, you knew it when you saw it. Why didn’t you tell me in advance that you were looking for a Japanese woman?”
"Is this...this...is this important? It's enough to marry a virtuous and kind wife. What's wrong with nationality? I know you hate Japan, but it's not the time when China and Japan were at war. Peace, Friendship is the main theme today.”
“Go away, don’t talk about that for me. Peace is peace, and friendship is friendship. But history is history, and some things can’t be passed away...”
"Master, aren't you? Even the government supports transnational marriage. If you want to oppose the policy, then you are out of your mind..."
"Asshole! Who is out of your mind? I see You are confused! I understand what you are saying. I am not opposed to Sino-Japanese marriage, but I have made it clear to you that anyone can marry a Japanese, but not you!”
"Why?"
"Just what you have in your hands! Those ancestral gadgets can only stay with us forever. I can't let you leave them to the Japanese!"
"Leave them to Japan...me...who Is it too unfair to say that I want to do this? Who should say this? You don’t know how many things I got back from Japan, and I even donated them. Hey, you don’t know how. Are you worried about Qingzi? She...she is not that kind of person!"
"Humph, you really have a simple mind! Let me ask you, even if you don't think so! She doesn't think so. But nothing is guaranteed. What if someone wants to care about you? , Birds die for food. Anything can happen in this world! For example, if you want to have a divorce in the future, what will happen to you if you don’t plan in advance? Maybe it's not you who has the final say! What's even more frightening is that your own life is in danger. To be honest, people who are not of my race must have different minds. With your mind, the things you have in your hands now, You don’t deserve it! Of course I can’t give it to you with confidence. Are you looking for death?”
Kacha! Like a bolt from the blue!
Ning Weimin really didn't think about the old man's last few words. He was completely fooled on the spot.
(End of this chapter)