Chapter 1255 Renshangren
“The Denen Chofu Station is right ahead. Have you been here before?”
“No, this is the first time.”
“ If you don't drive, you can get to Shibuya in ten minutes by train from this station, and it's also very convenient to go to Shinjuku and Ikebukuro by subway."
"Oh, that would be great. It’s really convenient.”
"Look, beyond the station is the shopping street. There are all kinds of Japanese confectionery shops, Tsukudani restaurants, eel shops, flower shops and other shops. There are also many long-established shops. It's a pity that there is no Chinese food. And Immediately after exiting the station, you will find the Tokyu Plaza Garden Station, where you can find supermarkets, pharmacies and other necessary stores..."
Listening to Keiko Matsumoto's introduction to the surrounding area, Ning Weimin. While driving the car, he looked forward with interest through the car window.
Today is the first time Matsumoto Keiko takes Ning Weimin back to his villa. Considering that the two of them will live together here after marriage, it is inevitable to give Ning Weimin a general overview of the surrounding situation along the way. Introduction to the people.
The vehicle the two people were riding in was the dark blue Nissan S130 that Keiko Matsumoto kindly picked up Ning Weimin at the station in the heavy rain to take shelter from the rain.
Although the car is still the same and the people are still the same, the relationship between the two has undergone substantial changes.
You know, just yesterday, they just completed a series of necessary legal procedures and became a legal couple in Japan.
The two people not only formally signed their respective property protection agreements at a well-known law firm, but also submitted a marriage application to the Citizen's Division of the Tokyo City Government.
The only legal procedure left to do now is to write the names of two people together in the household registration department of the municipal government.
After all, Japan has never had a marriage certificate. In the future, the most important thing that can prove the relationship between husband and wife is probably the household registration information.
That’s why Japanese law has a rigid rule that both husband and wife must have the same surname.
In other words, once the change of household registration information is completed, Qingzi's surname will become Ning Qingzi.
However, it is precisely because Ning Weimin has long expressed his support for Qingzi to have her own career after marriage that she does not require her to change her husband's surname.
So in the future, at least in the film and television industry, Matsumoto Keiko can continue to use the surname "Matsumoto".
From this perspective, it does not mean that Ning Weimin broke his promise.
Speaking of which, the information on Matsumoto Keiko’s household registration originally belonged to Han Qingzi.
The name "Matsumoto Keiko" was originally the stage name given to her by Daiei Company in order to conceal her identity as a Korean-Japanese mixed race.
As for Ning Weimin's promise, the key point is not whether Qingzi's registered surname has changed or not, but that he does respect Qingzi's social and work rights as a woman.
In this era when Japanese people are still very conservative in their thinking, this is enough to be called a shocking consideration.
This can completely comfort Keiko and satisfy those fans and moviegoers who like her.
If other Japanese actresses have such power, it is often because they have wronged themselves and accepted an extremely unsuitable marriage, so that they can gain consideration and tolerance from their husbands' families.
For example, Sayuri Yoshinaga, whose status in the film industry is almost the same as Keiko Matsumoto, married Okada, a TV producer who is fifteen years older than her. This is an example.
Of course, perhaps in the eyes of the Japanese, the fact that Ning Weimin is Chinese is enough to offset all his advantages of being young, wealthy, handsome and tall.
It is possible that when they look at Matsumoto Keiko, they also think that the national goddess is married off.
And this is another topic, which will not be discussed here for the time being.
“So, which street should we go to next?”
Soon, Ning Weimin had already driven the car past the station and couldn't help but ask questions.
Ahead are countless diverging forks.
With the station as the center, the trees and residential streets on both sides of the street are divided into radial lines.
This is also the most distinctive feature of Denen Chofu, a well-known residential area for wealthy people.
“Well, go in from the intersection with the cafe, and then follow the road with ginkgo trees to get there. Please drive slowly, there are few people here, and sometimes there are animals.”< br>
So following Matsumoto Keiko's command, Ning Weimin lowered his speed and slowly turned right.
Then he discovered Xintiandi. From there, covered by acres of flowers, plants and trees, there was a large area of high-end residential areas with different structures and extremely conspicuous features.
“It’s so beautiful. Aren’t the houses here different?”
The houses on both sides slowly flowed backwards, and Ning Weimin looked towards both sides of the road.
I have to say that this area really deserves to be Japan’s old wealthy area.
The houses all have gates and walls, and they come in all kinds of styles: Japanese, Western, or a combination of Japanese and Western.
The house here is not a one-family house, but a real villa.
Although the floors are not high, with a maximum of two floors on the ground, each house has a garage and a large courtyard.
A place name signboard reading "Denen Chofu X Chome No. XX" is hung on the wall of every house.
You can tell at a glance that the magnificent mansions and green courtyards here hide all kinds of rich people.
To be honest, Ning Weimin felt just like the last time he accompanied Kang Shude to Jinmen and visited the Five Avenues, the ruins of the old concession.
The only difference is that these houses are more refined and novel, the greening is better, and the roads are neater.
“Yes, no house here is similar. Every time the land is transferred, the new owner will definitely rebuild the house according to his own preferences. This forms the unique landscape here, but in order to maintain this place According to the style, high-rise buildings are not allowed here. The above-ground buildings can be up to two floors and the height is up to nine meters. There are many houses of politicians and famous athletes living here..."
Matsumoto Keiko’s words also verified Ning Weimin’s judgment.
Thinking that he would live here in the future, Ning Weimin, who had indeed "only seen pigs running and never eaten pork" couldn't help but get excited.
At this time, he and Director Chen, who would express his emotions while riding in a Lincoln car in the future, had a certain spiritual connection with each other.
"From today onwards, we are also masters", words like this could easily come out of his mouth.
However, he is a secular person and has never thought of using the name of a genius or artist to flaunt himself, so there is nothing to be ashamed of.
Unlike the great director who relies on his artistic talent to make a living, he can openly follow the instinct of a businessman and care about the value of real estate here.
“There seems to be no open space in this area. It seems to be very popular. The price should not be cheap...”
"This is a street with well-established buildings and a long history. Everyone likes that it has the greenery of the suburbs and the convenience of the city, so there is no vacant land. It was not easy when I bought it. People who pursue quality of life and style like it here. . As for now, because the housing prices in Tokyo are generally rising, and everyone has become rich, it is even harder to buy real estate here. The price was about one million yen per square meter when I bought it. Now, I heard that the price has risen to 2.391 million square meters, which is equivalent to a six-fold increase in theory. It is just a price but no market. It is really scary to think about it. Due to the changes in land prices, it has been stable in two years. The city tax has increased several times...ah...turn left there."
While Qingzi lamented that the skyrocketing housing prices in recent years were too abnormal, he did not forget to inform Ning Weimin in time. left or right.
Every time the car turns a corner, a new street appears, but the shape and style of the houses remain unchanged.
Finally, the outline of Keiko Matsumoto’s residence appeared in front of the car, and she informed her immediately.
“Look, that’s the house in front. How about this place?”
Following the direction pointed by Keiko Matsumoto, Ning Weimin looked outside together.
Ning Weimin noticed that the villa Qingzi pointed to had an American-style red brick exterior wall and a French-style blue-black roof. It was mostly covered by the shadow of the trees, giving it excellent privacy.
And it’s not too far from the station. If you ride a bike, you should be able to reach the station in ten minutes. Walking will be slower, but a distance of a little more than one kilometer is not unacceptable.
What is rare is the quietness. In the last few hundred meters of driving here, there are only shadows of trees and birds on the road, and no one at all.
Although this place is more remote, it is far less disruptive than the high-profile houses over there at the station.
"Is it the one in front? The one with red bricks and black roof? It's so beautiful! It's just like the house. Such a stylish house is only suitable for my Qingzi to live in."
Ning The Wei people praised him without thinking.
Being flattered by the compliment, Qingzi lowered her big watery eyes in embarrassment, and the pearl earrings on her earlobes flashed.
“No way! Don’t keep saying such exaggerated words! In fact, this house can be preserved thanks to the advice you gave me. Fortunately, I got to know you, so I didn’t make the wrong choice. , sell the house.”
Ning Weimin shook his head and did not want to take credit.
“I’m serious. I believe that even people who see it for the first time will know that its owner is a beautiful person just by the appearance of the house. He can take care of the house in such a stylish way. , this requires artistic vision and superior taste. I am just a vulgar person, but I don’t have the ability like you. What’s more, my Qingzi can buy such a rare big house so early, even in terms of real estate purchase. , in terms of my ability to make money, if I hadn’t caught up with the current good times, I would be far inferior to you. You are indeed the number one movie star in Japan who has won three Academy Awards..."
Ning Weimin's. The tender expression on his face is enough to seduce the heart of any woman.
He made no secret of his deliberate efforts to please his wife and licked her openly and openly.
But unlike him, Qingzi couldn't stand such warm and straightforward praise.
Although she covered her mouth and laughed, it was like magic, because of her shyness, her fair skin "brushed" into a rose color.
"Amin, you are the best at telling people what to do. Your modesty will make me ashamed. You are obviously the one who is the best at making money. You have to say such things, your invention But it’s great, I don’t have your business vision and business acumen. I really believe now that if you want to, your career achievements will be greater than those of Inamori Kazuo and Matsushita Konosuke.”
Qingzi's words were not groundless, because Ning Weimin had recently signed patent licensing contracts with several Japanese luggage brands and travel supplies companies.
Agreed to allow several Japanese companies to produce trolley suitcases and sell them externally starting from the second half of this year.
In addition to the 100 million yen deposit for each company, the price paid by these companies also includes a 5,000 yen licensing fee paid to Ning Weimin for every trolley suitcase produced and sold.
Therefore, today's Ning Weimin can definitely be called the "Father of Trolley Suitcases". It is expected that just from the licensing fees of these Japanese companies, he will be able to get billions of yen every year in the future.
In Japan, there is no one of his age who can achieve this result by just doing business.
"Okay, I admit that I have good taste. Otherwise, how could I choose such an excellent wife?"
Ning Weimin admitted generously, but cleverly changed his mind. Topic focus.
As expected, Qingzi's face turned red again.
"Okay, okay, thank you for the compliment. But don't say such things again after you go in, you will be laughed at."
Ning Weimin just smiled this time and did not respond.
As a result, when he drove the car into the garage of the villa, he realized that Qingzi was not talking casually.
He was stunned to see a man and two women wearing work clothes, waiting here respectfully.
And as soon as they got out of the car, the three people bowed ninety degrees in front of the car, "Hello, sir, madam, welcome home."
After Matsumoto Keiko's introduction, Ning Weimin quickly confirmed his thoughts.
As expected, these people are servants who have been employed by Keiko Matsumoto for a long time and are responsible for maintaining the normal operation of the villa.
The man looked honest and honest. He was forty-five years old, his surname was Pingmu, and he was the gardener here.
Among the two women, one is slightly older and looks to be in her forties, surnamed Ono.
The other one is younger and looks to be less than thirty years old, named Chiba.
They are all housewives. To put it bluntly, they are nannies as the Chinese understand them.
My dear, you've become a landlord if you're not careful!
I thought that everything would turn upside down overnight. From now on, I would have to put my hands on my shirt, open my mouth to eat, and live a rich life with servants waiting on me.
Everything in front of me made Ning Weimin, the "host" who just checked in with his bags, feel like he was in a dream.
To be honest, although I have long been financially qualified for such luxury.
But even in his dream, he never imagined that he would actually live such a life.
Don’t forget, in terms of house size, Ma’s Garden is several times larger than Matsumoto Keiko’s house.
However, due to different domestic systems, they are currently unable to hire qualified nannies, so they have to rely on themselves for daily cleaning.
Even Jiang Nianyun and his son, who are temporarily living here, have to clean up the yard where they live.
Of course, it may also be because Ning Weimin's career starting point is too low and he has never enjoyed the life of a truly rich man.
Anyway, after making so much money, he never thought that one day, his daily needs would be completely handled by strangers.
Of course, I never thought about letting others put on the uniform of a servant and provide services to him in such a serious way.
For him, this kind of life as a master completely surpassed the "four great enjoyments" mentioned by Lin Yutang.
Perhaps such scenes only exist in movies and TV dramas, so it seems extremely unreal.
However, he had to admit that the Japanese were probably really feudal at heart.
I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been enslaved by my American father for a long time after the war, or because I still haven’t given up on the royal family after the war.
Anyway, Japan, a semi-feudal and semi-colonial country, not only prides itself on being civilized and free spiritually, but also claims to have achieved a “100 million total middle class” economically.
But the whole country actually recognizes the class difference between superior and inferior.
Just like the attitude of the servants in front of him towards him, they were indescribably low-brow and submissive, as if several of them were begging to please his new master.
In terms of trying their best to invite favors and flattery in the first meeting, these people are even worse than the staff in hotels and restaurants who have already provided excellent service.
Although Qingzi's family did not have a housekeeper, it was enough for Ning Weimin to further deepen his sense of "superiority".
This made Ning Weimin suddenly realize the secret of Japan's service industry.
Perhaps... there is a special reason why Japan's service industry is so praised.
Our Chinese people don’t have this talent of bowing their heads and kneeling down to lick without any psychological burden.
So it’s no wonder that our tourism industry cannot compete with Japan’s and is not as attractive to international tourists as Japan.
Because the services provided are essentially different, all we can provide are scenery, monuments and basic services.
But the Japanese are willing to kneel on the ground, consider themselves slaves, and dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to their financial masters. This will naturally make the "fathers" happy.
From this point of view, the exciting scenes like those in the Japanese short movie Kyoto, where the housekeeper in a cute maid outfit calls "Master" and "Ami Daddy" are actually Very likely to happen.
Well, it seems that the Japanese have great potential in the slave business. They indeed have a historical heritage and are definitely an undervalued supplier.
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