Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 335 Silent Insight

"You have to get up so early?"

"Well, get up early and cook. We have to put up the couplets later."

"Okay, I'll help you pick the vegetables."

Maybe because Masato Takeshita is here this year, Lin Qingqian set her own cooking rules early on.

Of course he couldn't just stand there and watch, so he chose to help out and prepare the ingredients.

"What a shame! It would be nice if we could set off firecrackers during the New Year."

"It's nothing to regret. Don't you think it's noisy?"

"Uh, sure."

Faced with such a situation, what else could he say? He could only nod in agreement.

Fireworks and firecrackers are neither safe nor hygienic. All they cause is noise. They must be strictly and completely banned.

"You, you're so slippery."

The girl suddenly smiled sweetly, which made the young man feel that his previous behavior was worth it.

After lunch, the two of them pasted couplets with the word "Fu" in the most traditional way.

Although the operation is troublesome, the two of them enjoy it. This way of celebrating the New Year always feels more flavorful.

After a busy day, the two took a break and started to cook dinner.

This is the capital city, so in addition to the standard dishes that symbolize beauty, such as chicken and fish, dumplings are also a natural necessity.

Masato Takeshita does not know how to roll dough, but is responsible for kneading the dough into round cakes.

As for making a bag, this was relatively easy for him and he learned it after a simple teaching.

Time quickly came to the third day of the New Year, and the two men came to the home where the girl grew up with lots of bags.

"Hey, Xiaolin, is this your boyfriend?"

"Yes, I'm her boyfriend Zhou Yaren, sir, you smoke."

Masato Takeshita has a special name in China, but it is basically only used in daily life to avoid disputes among the people.

"It's Huazi, worthy of being the one driving four wheels."

The retired old man skillfully took a puff and blew out a smoke ring, then looked at the Toyota car next to him with envy.

"Hey, I just bought it a few years earlier. I believe that in three to five years, your family will be able to buy a car."

The price of civilian cars will continue to fall, and people's wages will continue to increase.

Three to five years is just a courtesy, but it is no exaggeration to say that you can afford it in the future.

"I can't afford it. I can't afford it. It's too expensive. I might as well buy a house if I have the money. At least I can rent it out."

"That's right. Nothing is better than buying a house. You are right, sir."

This is very true for ordinary people when it comes to buying a house.

It is indeed easier to get rich quickly by playing stocks and starting a company, but that is not a path that ordinary people can take.

The main thing for ordinary people is to take the stupid path and bet that the country will get better and better.

Of course, you also need to know when to stop and not take out a large loan to buy a house. When you can't pay it back, life will be very painful.

The two chatted briefly for a minute or two, and then someone else came over.

"What a nice car! Xiaolin, you will be blessed in the future."

"Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. Qingqian's income is also very high."

"That's different, that's different."

Facing the old lady, Takeshita Masato chose to stuff two handfuls of White Rabbit candies into her mouth. This candy is loved by both children and adults, and is perfect for giving to neighbors.

Of course, I can’t forget it either, lest my reputation be ruined.

You should know that the relationship between men and women is not only their own business, but also the business of two families.

If you can't handle the neighborhood relationships around your girlfriend well, it will cause many problems for the relationship between the two of you.

"This kid is really nice. He looks very down-to-earth and reliable."

Another middle-aged lady who got two handfuls of candy put her harvest contentedly into her shirt pocket.

Then he casually asked, "When are you two getting married?"

"It will be concluded this year. If you have time, I hope everyone can participate."

Lin Qingqian was extremely surprised to hear her boyfriend say this.

She didn't expect that her boyfriend, who had always been resistant to marriage, would suddenly do this.

"Of course, we have to participate. Xiaolin grew up under our care."

Just as the two were being watched by the old men and women downstairs, some curious people came to the girl's house.

"Lao Lin, your daughter has brought her boyfriend here, why don't you go downstairs to take a look?"

Before Mr. Lin could respond, Mrs. Lin, who was busy cleaning, rushed out.

"My daughter brought her boyfriend over. Where is he? Where is he?"

"It's just downstairs. The car they drove here was the one they drove."

"Ah, really?"

"Of course it's true. How could I lie to you?"

Lin's mother quickly thanked the person for the notification, and then stuffed some peanuts and sunflower seeds into his pocket.

Then he said to Lin's father, "Let's go down quickly. It's such a big deal, but you didn't even call to inform us first. It really makes me worry."

Lin's mother was a quick-tempered person. She immediately took off her apron, changed into her coat, and pulled her husband downstairs.

"Relax, your daughter is grown up and has her own ideas."

Father Lin acted calmly, and slowly calmed his wife's boiling emotions.

Soon the two came downstairs and squeezed into the circle amid congratulations.

"Uncle Lin, Aunt Zhang, good morning. I'm Zhou Yaren, sorry to bother you."

"Xiao Zhou, right? Don't bother me."

"Well, let's go home."

Lin's mother was very satisfied with Masato Takeshita and took his hand and prepared to go home.

"Well, okay, wait a moment, I'll go get the gift first."

"Really? Why buy a gift? We already have everything at home."

What Lin's mother said was the truth. Ever since Lin Qingqian went to Japan to study, the family has never lacked food and drink.

Because Xiaolin was very sensible, he often did odd jobs to earn money to supplement the family income before going to Xinghai Group.

Of course, in order not to delay her studies, the girl does not spend too much time working.

But China is still in the early stages of development.

At that time, one hour's wage in Japan was equivalent to one month's salary in China.

Just ask others to bring a little home, and it's enough for the family to live a good life.

When he joined Xinghai Group, it was even more amazing. Not only was his food and drink satisfied, but he also had access to many high-end items.

"Yeah, Qing Qian has already said it."

Masato Takeshita also responded honestly, then carried two large bags and prepared to go upstairs.

"What are you looking at? You are so tactless. Go and help."

Mother Lin rolled her eyes at her husband in annoyance and motioned for him to go and help.

"No, no, I can do it myself."

Although he did not like working out very much, the young man did try to take care of his body for the sake of his health under the guidance of his family doctor.

Two big bags of stuff are indeed a bit too much, but not so much that I can't carry them.

My girlfriend's family's house is not big, only about 40 square meters.

All I can say is that human power is infinite. Back then, a family of six could actually squeeze into such a small place.

That’s right, Lin Qingqian is not an only child.

She has two older brothers and a younger brother, but they are all married and may be visiting their parents-in-law.

After a brief rest, Lin's mother asked directly.

"Xiao Zhou, where do you work?"

"I also work at Xinghai Group, but I'm mainly in Japan right now and come back about once a month."

Tokyo is not far from Beijing, and the flight only takes a few hours. He would fly here whenever he had time, enjoying the leisure time without having to worry about anything.

"Tokyo, Tokyo is great."

In this day and age, the saying that long-distance relationships mean breakup has not yet become popular, and everyone is eager for their significant other to go abroad to make money.

The Lin family is no exception. When they supported their daughter to study abroad, they had this in mind.

Although Lin's parents wanted to know the young man's entire life, they still felt embarrassed as it was their first meeting.

Soon the two of them made up their minds to ask their daughter in detail what happened and why she was suddenly brought home.

Time quickly arrived at the restaurant. Lin's mother asked her daughter to cook, leaving the two grown men behind.

"Uncle, do you smoke?"

"Sorry, I don't smoke. If you want to smoke, you can go to the balcony or the door. Your aunt and Qingqian can't stand the smell of cigarettes."

"Uncle, you're worrying too much. I don't smoke either. I carry cigarettes with me mainly for work."

If you want to build a good relationship, offering a cigarette is the most effective way.

Anyway, after he spread cigarettes and candies around downstairs just now, everyone was very satisfied with him.

"Hey, it's better not to smoke. It's better not to smoke."

Father Lin nodded in approval, then asked with a smile, "Do you know how to play chess? Let's play a few games first?"

"I'm a beginner, very new."

"It's okay, I'm not that great."

Father Lin's eyes lit up and he felt even happier.

It’s good to be a novice, as this way you will have more chances to win the game.

Soon, Masato Takeshita discovered that Lin's father was indeed very incompetent, but the young man was also about the same, and the two men's levels were on par.

After two rounds of consecutive games, although Masato Takeshita lost in the end, Hayashi's father won with difficulty, with less than 5 pieces left.

After lunch, the girl took her boyfriend into her room.

"It's very small, right? But this is the greatest favor my family has given me. Before my brothers got married, they lived in the same room."

"Indeed, your family takes good care of you."

Having a separate room was something that only a few people could achieve in the 80s. In most families, there was no way they would leave a separate room for their daughters.

While Lin Qingqian was talking nostalgically with her boyfriend about her childhood, Lin's mother began to ask her husband about his impression of the young man.

"He's a very nice man. It's a good choice for my daughter to follow him."

"Is that so? That's good."

She still had great faith in her husband's vision, and she immediately felt much more relaxed.

As long as they don't trust the wrong person, the old couple doesn't care about anything else.

He is the only unmarried child in the family, and I am so worried about him.

However, we still need to continue to dig deeper into the information of young people to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their situation.

In the afternoon, just when Lin's mother was about to dig into the matter, Lin Qingqian pulled her mother aside and whispered.

"Mom, I will tell you about his affairs slowly in a few days, so please don't interrogate the prisoner."

"Kid, why am I interrogating a criminal? Doesn't your mother care about you?"

Lin's mother became anxious and prepared to argue with her daughter.

"Yeah, I know, other people ask so many questions when they first come here."

"I'll come back in a few days and tell you more."

"Okay, then I won't ask."

Lin's mother felt a little aggrieved, but finally nodded in agreement.

"Well, I know mom is the best."

Since she had agreed to her daughter's request, she had to do her best to fulfill it. In the afternoon, Lin's mother did not ask too much about the young man's background, and only knew some superficial contents.

"Hey, have I seen you before?"

"Maybe. I don't know."

Masato Takeshita was stunned by the question and shook his head calmly.

He actually wanted to tell the truth to his future father-in-law and mother-in-law, but after thinking it over carefully, he decided not to do so.

It would be much better to let his girlfriend handle the matter than for him to come to her house and talk about it.

"Forget it, don't talk about this."

Father Lin gave up guessing and sat quietly on the sofa again.

After dinner, the old couple tried their best to keep the two of them at home to rest. Masato Takeshita could not refuse, so he had to choose to stay.

"Is this your early quilt? It's very much in the style of the time."

"Oh, why, you dislike it?"

Lin Qingqian's quilt was brightly colored, with many red flowers embroidered on it. Perhaps Lin's mother knew that her daughter had a rather cold personality, so she deliberately made it colorful and lively.

"No, I don't care about these things, as long as I can sleep."

"Hmph, I knew it."

The two chatted for a while, and then the young man asked in annoyance: "What do you think we should do if the uncle and aunt want to stay again tomorrow?"

"No, don't look at my mother's impetuousness, they are both very sensible people."

Sure enough, the next morning, although the two were reluctant to leave, they did not try to persuade them to stay and watched them drive away.

After returning home, Father Lin sat on the sofa, shook his head and sighed: "Our son-in-law is not simple."

"Why, did you find anything?"

"Well, if I'm not mistaken, he should be the founder of Xinghai Group - Takeshita Masato."

"Ah, it's Japanese, why didn't you say anything?"

Lin's mother was angry and wanted her husband to explain more.

"Obviously, the two of them are not ready to confront each other directly. If we call it out directly, both sides will be embarrassed. It's better to wait. In a few days, my daughter will tell us everything clearly."

"I guess the two of them seem to have the intention of getting married, so they came to visit."

After hearing this, Lin's mother nodded in approval.

"You're right. It's really hard to just give up your identity. It's very awkward and uncomfortable."

But she soon put these things behind her and began to care about her daughter's marriage.

"You said, did they know each other when my daughter was in college?"

"I don't know either, but it shouldn't be much different."

The girl didn't tell her family much about her experiences in Japan.

Therefore, Lin's father and mother, who only knew that Masato Takeshita graduated from Waseda University, mistakenly thought that the two were in a campus romance.

"Campus romance is good, there aren't so many twists and turns. But I haven't told my family for so long, I don't know what my daughter is thinking."

"Who knows, there are all kinds of possibilities."

Father Lin is not as optimistic as Mother Lin. He is worried that his daughter is the third party.

However, it would not be a good idea to tell his wife about this right now, so he wanted to ask his daughter alone.

Our family is in good condition now, so there is no need to do this.

"Oh, I hope I'm wrong."

Father Lin looked out the window and sighed secretly in his heart.

He didn't want his daughter to be the destroyer of other people's marriages, nor did he want his daughter to suffer grievances in the future.

(End of this chapter)