Chapter 1118 A good start
The giant plane broke through the clouds and fog, flew up to an altitude of 10,000 meters, and soon began to fly smoothly.
Half an hour after taking off, there was a vast expanse of white beneath our feet, and the capital city had been swallowed up by the rolls of white clouds.
The stylized sweet voice of the female flight attendant came from the loudspeaker on time.
Subsequently, the flight attendants on the plane started distributing meals as usual.
At this time, Ning Weimin, who was feeling a little calmer, began to notice an obvious change between this trip and his previous experiences.
That is, from the front, back, left and right of his seat, he could vaguely hear the conversation in Beijing dialect. The cabin environment should always be quiet, so it became a lot noisier.
There is no doubt that this shows that the number of our compatriots taking this plane has increased significantly.
Due to the seriousness of the situation and the lack of flights, Ning Weimin decided to fly economy class to Japan this time in order to make the trip earlier.
He really didn’t expect that the passengers on this flight were almost all pure foreign tourists unlike when he first came to Japan in August last year.
It's not like when he took the Tan Palace employees to Japan together after the Spring Festival this year, the plane was mixed with some Hong Kong and Macao tourists who went to Japan to prospect for gold and a few cadres who went abroad for inspection.
This time, besides him, there were actually many people from the capital dressed in ordinary clothes, who seemed to be international students.
Just like the young man next to him who is similar to him.
Although he looks fair, elegant, and wears glasses, he is a bit foreign-style.
But the woolen vest inside the suit is hand-knitted by family members, the leather bag I carry is a popular style in China, and the watch is a Shuangling quartz watch.
The most important thing is that he is unfamiliar with and curious about everything on the plane.
Before taking off, I spent a long time just putting on my seat belt, and finally I was able to do it with the help of the flight attendants.
After taking off, he kept looking out the window where Ning Weimin was leaning.
It was even more obvious when he was eating the airplane ration breakfast. Even a glass of ordinary milk made him enjoy it very much and admired it.
All this shows that this is his first time flying.
Finally, Ning Weimin had an enlightenment and began to realize that he was at a key historical node - that is, the wave of domestic compatriots going to Japan was beginning.
People thirty years from now will all know that during the 1980s and 1990s, many people from Shanghai and Shanghai went to Japan.
In fact, there are many people in Beijing. Even because it is located in the capital, it is more convenient to apply for a visa. There are more people from Beijing than people from Shanghai and Shanghai, and they have to make the trip earlier.
This is not only related to the "100,000 International Students Plan" proposed by the Japanese government in 1983, but also to the growing trend of domestic students going abroad.
I have to say that people in China are almost going crazy if they want to go out.
More and more people are dreaming of going abroad - to go to the West and live like Westerners.
Especially senior intellectuals have reached an irrational level.
For example, among young people, there are even newly married wives who nag their husbands every day, blaming them for being incompetent and unmanly. The reason is that he is content with the status quo and does not try as hard as a friend around him. Go abroad.
Since the American movie "The Great Escape" starring Stallone was released in China two years ago, many people jokingly called people going abroad "the Great Escape" during this period.
Of course this statement has no political meaning, but it reflects a common extreme mentality of people at that time.
It seems that I can find any relationship, any way, no matter what, as long as I can go abroad.
The first choice destination is of course the developed countries in Europe and the United States, but with so many people trying to get out, the road will definitely be narrow.
For example, Qu Xiao was able to go to Paris, France to earn francs entirely because she was engaged in modeling work and her friend Shi Kai helped run everything in Paris. Most people do not have such luck and opportunities.
So as visa rejections became common, some smart people turned to the next best thing - leaving Japan to pursue their dreams in Asia's most developed country.
In other words, it is actually much slower for Chinese people to go to Japan than to go to the United States or Europe.
Counting from 1983, it is almost three years.
Ning Weimin started his conversation with the young man next to him by reminding him, "If you like, you can refill the milk on the plane."
As expected, the young man was full of surprise and asked for another glass of milk. His response also verified Ning Weimin's inner judgment.
"Thank you, buddy, oh, it turns out we are fellow villagers, and you are also from the capital?"
"Of course, buddy, what do you think?"
"Ah, I always thought you were Japanese."
"Scold me? I can hear it..."
"Ouch, don't dare, don't mean that. I mean, you look... well-dressed, elegant, and very fashionable. You look like a successful big shot, even more powerful than the director."
"Haha, you are awesome. How funny. Let me meet you, my name is Ning Weimin. What about you?"
Seeing Ning Weimin reach out his hand, the other party also extended his hand in response and announced his home.
"My name is Liu Yang, I majored in engineering, but this time I went to Japan to study abroad because I wanted to get a more practical degree. Hey, you look so relaxed, you probably didn't go to Japan to study, right?"
"No, I open a restaurant. Business visa."
"Open a restaurant?"
"Yes, to save Japanese tongues and stomachs. I work at Dangong Restaurant, You have opened a branch in Japan. Have you ever heard of Tan Palace? "
"Oh, why haven't you heard of it? The most authentic Yusen restaurant, it's the best in the capital, but I've never been there! I heard that the thieves are all foreigners. I can't stand it with my monthly salary of less than 100 yuan. No wonder, you look like a real rich man. A poor student like me can’t compare with you.”
Ning Weimin smiled, and in order to make the conversation easier, he simply joked about the other person's name.
"Oh, you are not bad. In fact, engineering is very practical. The loneliness now is temporary, and sooner or later there will be a world for you in the country. Of course, if you can come out now, you can't say it's wrong. You see How good is your name? Studying abroad! It seems that you are destined to study abroad. "
"No, I don't have that kind of luck. To tell you the truth, it's purely at my own expense. I was forced to do something wrong, and I made it possible by selling everything at home."
"How could it be so? You are a college student, a proud man."
"You are a college student. You are the proud son of God. You don’t know that in the research institute I was assigned to, even the people who cleaned the courtyard and turned on the water were college students. Only seniors who graduated in the 1950s could work at the desk. I organize materials and old books in the library. Think about it, didn’t my college education go to waste? Isn’t it just because I am a second-line employee in the General Affairs Department? Even the cleaning fee from 7.5 yuan was reduced to 2 yuan. Just give me a bath ticket every month. Isn’t this bullying? I’m so angry. I can’t just spend four years in college and become a librarian in this life, right?
As a result, when he said this, someone in the next door seat also responded.
"No, just leave. At least you can live a more exciting life if you go out, but if you stay, you will really die and stink."
The person who started talking was called Chen Song. He graduated from the Conservatory of Music, majoring in musicology.
He also went abroad to study. The long-term isolation has kept domestic music creation and performance away from the international stage.
The lagging behind in music theory gave him the idea of going out and taking a look.
Especially after he graduated, he joined the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, and then looked at the veterans and celebrities of the art troupe, going abroad, and taking the postgraduate entrance examinations, which made him even more lonely and wanted to go out and have a career.
Of course, the most critical issue is the inability to apply what you have learned.
Chen Song didn’t have any creative opportunities in the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe. With the name of music director, he finally wrote two songs that he was satisfied with, but the leader threw them away without even reading them. .
Normally at work, I am responsible for chores on the stage, pulling up curtains, moving ladders, adjusting lights, etc.
To put it bluntly, Co-author is just a small worker earning a regular salary.
All in all, through the experiences of these two people, it can only be said that there are certain problems in the deployment and use of talents in many domestic units.
The living space is small and it is impossible to develop your talents. This is also the reason why many people want to go abroad to find their self-worth. At least the two people Ning Weimin met were not completely obsessed with foreigners.
However, the most surprising thing is that there is a couple of self-employed people sitting in the front seat not far from them.
The man’s name is Li Xiaojiang and the woman’s name is Wang Yan. The two of them were originally clothing dealers at Xidan Night Market.
The man and woman heard their chat and couldn't help but join in.
And when they opened their mouths, it really demonstrated their enterprising spirit that made people admire them.
"You also went to study abroad?" Liu Yang was a little unconvinced at first.
"By the way, what's wrong, don't look down on people. Here, we have the admission notice, property guarantee, tax certificate, passport, and study abroad procedures."
Wang Yan looked slightly. You took out your ID from your handbag unhappily.
"Okay, it seems you are self-employed and have the skills. It is easier to study abroad at your own expense. At least money is not an issue." Chen Song quickly smoothed things over.
“No, how else can this person afford the tuition fee of 18,000 yuan.” Wang Yan then softened her expression.
“Hey, many people who have graduated from Japan want to study in Japan at their own expense, just because they can’t go there without these 18,000 yuan.” Liu Yang couldn’t help but lamented and sighed.
Studying abroad at your own expense is indeed a complex and huge project. How easy is it for ordinary people?
In terms of fundraising, how many human tragedies and comedies have you directed?
Therefore, those who dare to study abroad at their own expense are not only heroes, but also gamblers.
Although Liu Yang did not talk about how he raised funds, through this sigh, it was obvious that he was someone who knew what it was like.
"There is no other way. This is the situation in China. A university professor's monthly salary is 260 yuan, and the two of us can earn 260 yuan a day. Otherwise, it is better to sell tea eggs than to make missiles. ..." Li Xiaojiang had a look on his face.
"Then you are so rich, why do you want to go abroad to make a living?" Liu Yang was envious and a little confused.
“It is precisely because we have money that we can go out and make a career.” Wang Yan said matter-of-factly, “We have a lot of money, but we can’t do it without experience and knowledge. If we continue like this, we will be eliminated by the market sooner or later. ”
"Hey, you are quite ahead of your time, you actually have a sense of competition?"
Liu Yang is worthy of being a man of science and engineering. He speaks in a rude manner, and he is obviously nice to say, but he doesn't pay attention to the method, which makes people uncomfortable.
As expected, Wang Yan glanced at him displeased again.
“How fresh. Do you think it’s easy to practice at a clothing stall? It’s impossible to keep up with the styles, colors, and trends of clothing. It’s easy to make money, but you’ll cry when you throw it into your hands... "
At this time, Ning Weimin couldn't help but interrupt, kindly reminding them.
"I see that your admission notice is for a language school, right? Then when you go to Tokyo, you can only learn Japanese first. After passing the language barrier, you will want to study business, and I'm afraid you will have to take an exam. Although your plan is very good, it is variable. Not too young..."
"That's not necessarily the case. Our plan is to study Japanese in the morning and go to work in the afternoon - learning business at work, making money and studying at the same time, isn't it more effective than going to school in Japan? One day's salary can be as much as one month in our country. No matter how tired we are, we are not tired of traveling between Huacheng and Beijing. So we don't lose money even if we give up the business, and we have learned a lot." Wang Yan said.
"Ah? I came to Japan with you to make money." Liu Yang suddenly realized, but his tone was somewhat disdainful.
Wang Yan was so angry that she simply rolled her eyes at him.
“It’s not stealing, it’s also the result of labor, why can’t you be confident?”
Li Xiaojiang also supported his girlfriend at this time.
“Yes, in our opinion, going to school is actually not that important. Your life trajectory is primary school, middle school, university, national cadres, and studying abroad. My life trajectory is primary school. , jumping in line, fighting, reeducation through labor, studying abroad. These are considered different paths to the same destination. And after listening to your words just now, I think we are essentially the same. We are all looking for better possibilities in unsatisfactory lives. I also need to redesign my life.”
The last sentence is absolutely touching.
No one expected that Li Xiaojiang could say such high-level words. Suddenly, several people didn't know what to say, making the cabin environment strangely silent.
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Perhaps it is because in this era, there are still only a few Chinese people who have the courage to go abroad.
The first batch of people who dare to eat crabs are almost all leaders in all walks of life. They can be said to have both courage and quality.
Perhaps it’s because everyone understands in their hearts that going abroad is a new beginning. Their identities and achievements in the past are all useless from now on, and everyone has landed on a new platform. superior.
The friendship from the same hometown and the common growth background have become more important, making everyone cherish the fate of sharing a plane.
Anyway, they spent more than three hours on the road, chatting happily with each other, getting along well, and even feeling emotional.
Even when the plane flew to Tokyo and landed at Narita Airport, they even gave up the opportunity to overlook Mount Fuji from the air.
Instead, we used the last bit of time to leave each other's contact information and phone numbers, and made an appointment to have a chance to get together in the future. In addition, we also had emergency insurance for each other.
After all, as the saying goes, you rely on your parents at home and your friends when you go out.
If everyone leaves their hometown, it is inevitable that some of them will encounter difficulties in the future.
Their parents and relatives are not around, so the fellow villagers can be regarded as a kind of support.
As for Ning Weimin, of course he doesn't need such insurance.
But he doesn’t mind giving out his phone number and Tan Palace’s address
For no other reason than that, in his heart, the backgrounds of these people are relatively transparent and clean.
Everyone is sincere and full of pursuits and dreams.
It is definitely not like those who went abroad thirty years later. When they were in a foreign country, they felt that their compatriots were the most deceptive and dangerous, and they were full of defensiveness and indifference towards each other.
This made him feel very warm and happy, and he was even proud of being such a fellow countryman.
Although he is unlikely to turn to these people for help, he can feel emotional comfort from these people and is willing to help them when appropriate.
After all, the purpose of his coming to Tokyo is to draw Japanese blood and feed the country back.
Although he is doing well now, relying on one person alone has too little energy, and he is not willing to fight alone all the time.
The fact is that it is difficult for him to find true fellow feeling from those overseas Chinese to comfort his loneliness.
Even because of the dialect, in terms of language and cultural exchanges, it is more difficult for him to communicate with the overseas Chinese owners who open restaurants in Japan than it is with the Japanese, let alone talk about common aspirations.
It’s different now. Finally, a real “family member” is here.
Taking a step back, when you are lonely, at least there are people who understand you and you can express your feelings to each other.
And if they can all mix well and realize their dreams in their respective fields, it will also be a help and achievement for people from the capital to come to Japan to pan for gold.
It will make it easier for more people in the capital to find tips for establishing a foothold in Japan.
Who can say that the future prosperity of the motherland has nothing to do with these people who came overseas to pursue their dreams in the 1980s?
Even if these people are unwilling to return to their country after achieving what they want, at least they will send more foreign exchange back to their relatives in China. Isn’t this a good thing for a country that is in urgent need of foreign exchange?
After getting off the plane, Ning Weimin not only tried his best to help these people go through the immigration procedures and reminded them not to miss buying cigarettes from the duty-free shop, but he also kindly put two books in his schoolbag printed for Tan Palace employees. Handbooks were distributed to them.
The above are all matters that need special attention when living in Japan. He wrote it himself in order to help employees adapt to life in Japan as soon as possible. It must be able to avoid some life embarrassment for these people.
And he also generously bought bus tickets from the airport to Shinjuku for everyone. Even the self-employed couple had to fight to pay. After all, those two people couldn't pass Japanese, so they couldn't get past it. he?
In the end, Ning Weimin said goodbye to these people one by one at Shinjuku Station. It can be said that his kindness has been exhausted.
His generous and righteous image as a top brother also left a deep impression on these people, and everyone felt that their trip to Japan was off to a good start.
However, even including Ning Weimin, none of these people thought that their chance meeting was destined to have more meaning than that.
Because in the years to come, with the joint efforts of these people, they have greatly improved the situation of Chinese students and trainees in Japan in the original historical trajectory, and greatly improved the situation of overseas Chinese living in Japan. status.
It has also made the connections between Chinese people living in Japan closer, and their relationship with each other is no longer indifferent or alienated.
(End of this chapter)