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If we add together the number of Buddhists and Shintoists in Japan's religious population, the number would probably be larger than the total population of Japan.

This is because while many Japanese people use Buddhist rites to perform life ceremonies such as funerals, many also worship Shinto shrines.

Among the gods enshrined in the shrine are the "clan gods" who are the gods of ancestors and the "birthplace guardian gods" who are the gods of the region.

In many places, these two gods are worshipped in the same shrine.

This kind of shrine is generally called a "guardian god".

From the perspective of the deity's residence, it is actually a bit like a combination of our City God Temple and Land God Temple.

If a child is born in a certain place, the shrine will regard him as the child of the local god and count him as one of the "clan descendants".

This ceremony of paying homage to the "clan god" for the first time by the new "clan descendant" is called "visiting the shrine."

"Visiting the shrine" is generally on the 31st day after the birth of a boy and the 32nd day after the birth of a girl.

So December 1988, 12 was the day when Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko's family took little Ning Ze to the nearby Suitengu Temple to worship the Japanese land god.

Yes, it doesn’t matter even if the child is not a Japanese citizen.

Japanese gods do not recognize nationality and have a certain internationalist spirit.

Any child born near this land will be blessed.

However, on this day, it is not enough to just take the child to worship the gods, the return gift for the child's birth must also be given at this time.

It should be said that this is basically equivalent to the full moon in Chinese customs.

According to the old Japanese tradition, people would give red bean glutinous rice flour or red and white rice cakes to relatives and friends.

But now people give gifts such as red and white sugar cubes bought from department stores and swaddling cloth with the baby's name written on it.

However, there is a big difference between the Japanese and the Chinese people in celebrating the baby's full moon, that is, when the Japanese return a gift, they will write the word "gift" on the wrapping paper of the item and give it in the name of the child.

Coincidentally, it is December, the end of the year, the time when year-end bonuses are distributed to everyone, year-end gifts are given to each other, and major companies hold year-end parties.

All branches of Tan Gong Restaurant had already prepared a lot of steamed bun gift boxes as per previous practice, so now there is no need to go through the trouble as they will come in handy.

That’s not all. Ning Weimin was afraid that the gift might not be enough, so he specially got some Hennessy cognac and French red wine from Maria.

People were also sent to purchase a batch of suitcases, bags, and perfumes from the LV and Yves Saint Laurent stores in Tokyo.

Then, to those relatives and friends who gave you gifts in the past, you will give gifts of varying values ​​in return, depending on how close they are to you and their status.

So, our Miss Nings have not yet learned how to call mom and dad, but they have already learned how to exchange courtesies.

Moreover, he was generous in every way and sent people to deliver luxury goods that were worth a lot of money.

Needless to say, those who received the gifts must have liked her more from the bottom of their hearts.

Because as long as you see Ning Ze’s name on every expensive gift, who can not love such a stylish and well-designed baby?

In addition, Ning Weimin also did not forget the employees who worked for him.

On December 12, all employees in Japan of the companies owned by him and Keiko Matsumoto, regardless of rank, gender, or nationality, received a special gift of 6 yen.

In China, each employee was also given RMB 900, regardless of their level.

This is the distribution method that Ning Weimin decided to implement after much consideration.

In his opinion, this money is not a reward for labor, but just a gift to bring happiness to the child and bring blessings to everyone.

If it is distributed according to level and salary, it is actually not fair at all. It will only make the rich richer and the poor poorer.

On the contrary, it is not conducive to unity, as if people are born unequal, which goes against his original intention.

Besides, this amount of money is actually nothing to high-income Japanese employees and senior employees.

Whether it exists or not, it doesn’t matter. It’s just icing on the cake.

But for fellow countrymen in China, especially grassroots employees, this is not the case and they can be of some use.

This money is enough for them to have a good new year and feel surprised from the bottom of their hearts.

Therefore, only by completely eliminating all gaps can we truly achieve the goal of universal celebration and distribute resources equally.

As expected, as soon as the money was distributed, the compatriots who followed Ning Weimin to Tokyo all smiled.

Compared to the Japanese, they feel twice as happy.

Therefore, the work enthusiasm, which was already high, became even higher.

Even some people who were reluctant to give up their iron rice bowl at Tan Gong Restaurant felt a little more touched by this, and began to hesitate and deliberate about whether to stay or leave after the Spring Festival.

Many people couldn't help but discuss it privately.

"Although state-owned enterprises are stable, they are not so considerate. Manager Ning thinks about us all the time. He never forgets us when something good happens. Look at the Japanese. No matter how high their salary is, it's still the same as ours, 90,000 yen. This is called treating everyone equally. To be honest, just because of such a good leader, I really don't want to leave..."

"That's right. Otherwise... just throw away this iron rice bowl, and continue to work for Manager Ning. If nothing else, just to not feel aggrieved and not be bullied. What do we work for? Just to make money and eat, and feel happy. Apart from Manager Ning, who can really treat us as human beings!"

"No, no, don't be impulsive. Private and public affairs are different. Although Manager Ning is a good person, I don't know if his restaurant can last long. What if he quits after a few years? It's easy for you to throw away your iron rice bowl now, but you can't find it back when you want to. You are happy, but your wife and children are left starving..."

"Oh, I don't agree with that. You are really worrying too much. These restaurants in Japan were run by Manager Ning! If even he can't do it, can someone else take over? Then apart from the Tangong Restaurant, why don't other domestic time-honored brands come to Japan? In my opinion, apart from Manager Ning, no one else can make it here. Don't just think that the iron rice bowl is stable, if things go wrong, there will be only your bowl of porridge..."

"Yes, that's right. I also think that apart from Manager Ning, no one else can run our restaurant. Forget about anything else. There are so many palace cuisine restaurants in China, but the only one that is really popular is Tan Palace. Those bastards can't do well in China, but they can do well after they come out. Maybe..."

"Yes, yes, who among us doesn't know what a state-owned enterprise is like? Apart from other things, if you work for a state-owned enterprise, it will treat everyone equally and give everyone 90,000 yen for free. Grandma, the money you earn will be wasted by those leaders. How can you be as generous and righteous as Manager Ning, who uses his own money to subsidize everyone. I have thought about it. If Manager Ning really has the final say in the future, then our lives will definitely be better. Sooner or later, our wages will be equal to those of the Japanese. By then, as long as we work hard for a few years, we can even earn enough money to support our grandchildren in their old age. What's there to be afraid of..."

This is the thought that many people who were originally inclined to join the Temple of Heaven would have. In fact, the secret to winning people's hearts and gaining their loyalty is just that simple.

Apart from paying enough, being fair and empathetic, there is nothing else to do.

In short, the birth of little Ningze was handled in a very dignified manner.

At this point, the social connections in Japan have finally been completed relatively successfully, and no one is dissatisfied with me.

On the other hand, perhaps it was precisely because of the sincere and silent blessings from many people that the child's growth condition gradually improved.

A month later, not only did the jaundice disappear safely, but the child also grew three centimeters taller and gained more than four kilograms in weight, and became very healthy.

And now the baby no longer makes noise at night. He wakes up in the middle of the night to feed, so that both mom and dad can sleep well.

Such children are already very worry-free. What more can their parents ask for?

Based on this, Ning Weimin felt that his little girl's cotton-padded jacket had very tight stitching, and it should not be leaky when she grows up.

As for the couple's life and career, they began to become regular and got back on track with a balance between life and career. This started in mid-December when the nanny they hired with childcare experience arrived.

The couple felt much more relaxed now that they had someone they could trust to help take care of the children during the day.

Ning Weimin can not only go back to work, but also take time off to continue taking care of his own and Qingzi's careers.

Even Keiko Matsumoto, who had already received the inside information from Masahiro Mihara, began postpartum recovery training at home, preparing to attend the Record Awards celebration on December 12 and win the first gold medal of her life.

This is not all. Just this month, Japan's stock and real estate markets continued to surge upward and reached a new level, causing their total wealth to expand significantly again.

The various companies under the names of Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko also reported good news about their operations.

First of all, Dangu Restaurant, which has always adhered to the authentic Chinese flavor, already has many fans in Japan's upper class.

The turnover exceeded last year's ceiling by 20%, firmly surpassing those improved Chinese restaurants opened by elderly Chinese expatriates in Japan.

Not only has it become a popular location for companies to hold year-end parties, it has also become the most expensive, luxurious and popular Chinese restaurant in Japan.

Secondly, the mainland film "Red Sorghum" introduced by Ning Weimin was released in Japan, received rave reviews and was a huge box office success.

When the news spread back to China, it further increased the confidence of the domestic film industry in innovating shooting techniques and pursuing film artistry.

In addition, the circulation of the latest issue of "Fog Weekly" has also steadily increased, reaching 360,000 copies.

The influence of this weekly magazine on the Japanese people is gradually increasing as Ning Weimin hoped.

Because in addition to the two original columns "Celebrity Family Visits" and "Fashion Product Reviews", which have received a lot of praise and encouragement and concern from readers.

In the latest letters from readers, many of them expressed interest and curiosity in the magazine's introduction to Chinese cuisine, culture and entertainment, and raised questions.

In particular, the news that the Chinese action star Jet Li has reached a cooperation intention with Mist Studios and is preparing to bring the serialized Japanese manga "Power King" to the big screen next year and agreed to play the leading role in this series of films has aroused great interest among many Japanese movie fans.

Many people sent letters asking about the follow-up and hoping that the magazine would follow up on the report.

This is exactly what Ning Weimin is happy to see. Only by trying to arouse the interest of the Japanese in Chinese culture can we strengthen exchanges in all aspects, reduce exclusion and barriers, and then achieve cultural output.

In addition, the artists under Matsumoto Agency are also increasingly collaborating with TBS and Fuji TV.

Artists from Matsumoto Agency participate in many variety shows and TV dramas produced independently by the two TV stations.

Especially this year, Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko directly brought many advertising projects from Yves Saint Laurent and LVMH and distributed them to their artists.

This resulted in a surge in revenue for Matsumoto Agency's artists from performance advertising, far exceeding the forecast given by the finance department at the beginning of this year.

The annual revenue reached nearly 17.4 billion yen, and the net profit was around 2.8 billion yen.

This operating data, not only ranks first among film agencies, but is also comparable to television agencies such as "Si Chao".

This fully demonstrates that the "corpse" of the Burning System is like a fertile land, giving birth to another taller and bigger tree.

Judging from the current business level of Matsumoto Office, it is obvious that they have successfully digested the legacy of the Burning Department and replaced it substantially.

In addition, this year's showbiz awards competition has also been very successful.

Yao Peifang was nominated for the Japan Blue Ribbon Best Newcomer Award for her role as the female lead in the film "Gem of the Sea".

Ken Utsui was nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Film Junpo Awards for his role in the film "Ghost".

Tomokazu Miura was nominated for the Japan Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie "Bodyguard".

Teresa Teng was nominated for two Best Actress awards at the Japan Academy Awards for her performances in the films "The Bodyguard" and "Crazy Rich Asians".

John Lone was nominated for Best Actor at the Japan Academy Awards for his role in Crazy Rich Asians.

Keiko Matsumoto was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Japan Academy Awards for her role in Crazy Rich Asians.

The theme song of the movie "Crazy Rich Asians", "Flowing", was also nominated for the Best Music Award at the Japan Academy Awards.

In addition, Taurus singer Yoko Nagayama's music album "Sad Love Song" sold 640,000 copies this year and was once again invited to participate in the Red and White Songs Festival.

Teresa Teng won the Wireless Record Award again with "The Flowing River", creating an unprecedented miracle of four consecutive championships. She also performed this song on the same stage with Japan's national treasure singer Hibari Misora.

It can be said that even from the perspective of social influence and influence in the entertainment industry, Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko have reaped great rewards this year.

Their status as the emerging overlord of the entertainment industry is well-deserved, and their future development potential is unlimited. It is no longer as simple as just getting a piece of the pie in Japan's mainstream entertainment market.

I have to say, if people live like them, with a career and a family, this is not considered success, then what is success?

1988 can almost be regarded as a year that belongs exclusively to them. (End of this chapter)