My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 340 Even a casual sprinkle of foundation is like splashing ink and sprinkling gold.

Akihabara is now the most powerful electronics distribution center in Asia, and even the world.

At that time, Japan was at its wealthiest, relying on the sales of home appliances and automobiles to aggressively expand its global market share.

The two walked onto the street and immediately saw all kinds of home appliance discount stores, a scene that Wei Dong would see in mainland China 20 or 30 years later.

It's not new, and it even feels a bit like a familiar, unremarkable encounter.

In his past life, he was not a person who liked shopping. When he occasionally walked through the streets, he felt that the prosperity did not belong to him.

Now, however, they are watching closely with their hands behind their backs. Japan has already passed the era when color TVs were the mainstay; now, home appliances such as VCRs, cordless phones, and stereos are all the rage in the market.

In Wei Dong's view, it might be like Huaqiangbei, which he had heard about in later generations.

This is a place where all sorts of new products appear in droves, and there are also many obviously strange and unusual experimental products.

Later, when online shopping became extremely popular, you could find all sorts of unusual things online.

This street also has this characteristic.

It's not just those huge, famous department stores filled with discounted brand-name products that are worth visiting.

Small shops tucked away in the gaps between buildings often hide more amazing products, so after seeing so many, I started to deliberately seek out these gaps.

Wei Dong found it very interesting and would discuss and exchange ideas with the tour guide in front of many of the products.

I casually bought a Fuji disposable camera while I was out shopping. It's basically a cheap, imported version of a camera, complete with a flash.

The camera is packaged in Fujifilm's signature green cardboard box, which clearly shows all the instructions for use. After shooting, you can tear off this box to take the film from the cheap plastic camera for developing. Unless you use rubber bands or something to tie it up, you can't close the lid and reload the camera.

Wei Dong simply copied it. The second generation that Lao Cheng and his team are still developing is just adding a flash head. They can just borrow this whole solution and add a clip, right?

Of course, at this moment, the main purpose was to make it easier for him to take pictures of Qin Yuye.

This was a trick he learned from the internet in later generations. Whenever he saw something he wanted to photograph, he would pretend to have his female companion pose for a photo, but the real focus of the photo was on the nearby appliances, environment, advertisements, and signs.

Everything is worth photographing.

So when Wei Dong discovered that the film couldn't be torn apart and replaced, he had to buy a proper Olympus point-and-shoot camera, the more expensive kind, so he could give it to Lao Cheng and the others to disassemble and study later.

The third thing I bought was a Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System).

When Wei Dong saw this thing, he was almost speechless. There were already game consoles in early 85?

My first thought was to buy one so that Fengchu could immerse herself in the Mario Bros. mushroom-eating game and not disturb her sister next door while she was eating mushrooms.

But when you pick up this famous red and white game console, you suddenly realize that this thing is the best electrical appliance made of bakelite.

It sells well, doesn't get hot, and is wear-resistant and durable. Of course, it's not very durable if you lose a game and drop the controller.

Anyway, I bought it first, unpacked all the packaging and stuffed it into my bag.

Qin Yuye then helped him choose a backpack.

As the two walked through the electronics supermarket, they were easily mistaken for a young couple shopping for home appliances. Qin Yuye affectionately linked arms with Wei Dong, asking him to show his purchase needs and getting a lot of explanations.

He then relayed the information to Wei Dong so he could take notes.

Refrigerators and washing machines are the key items.

In fact, at this time, the local military-to-civilian conversion and large radio factories in Jiangzhou also regard these two things as the core focus.

This would let Wei Dong know that the two products would later become the subject of fierce competition in the market.

It has a relatively low barrier to entry and doesn't have any unique features like a tape recorder, so I won't get involved.

The focus now is on observing the strategies employed by Japanese manufacturers in this regard.

One time, I remembered to pay close attention and, glancing out of the corner of my eye, I spotted several more charming little shops tucked away in the corners of the market, so I strode in.

Qin Yuye, who was about to let go as they left the supermarket, quickly grabbed him. She had intended to pull him out, but this stamina monster pulled her right in.

Amidst a series of enthusiastic greetings, Wei Dong didn't hear a response from his female companion. Only then did he look up, and holy crap, his eyes were assaulted by a barrage of suggestive and erotic films!
Besides various adult electronic devices, the shelves were filled with videotapes featuring car headlight covers!
And for some inexplicable reason, Wei Dong immediately turned to look at his side, thinking that if Qin Yuye's poster were put on the wall, it would definitely be a scene from a romantic movie!

Seeing Qin Yuye's face turn red, he was both amused and annoyed, but also had a teasing look in his eyes when he said, "What, do you want to buy some to take back and study?"

Wei Dong quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't notice..."

Once outside, Qin Yuye didn't let go of her hand: "I have to keep holding you like this, it's so embarrassing! If you want to shop around here, come with Lawson next time, he's an expert."

Wei Dong repeatedly denied it, saying, "I only care about whether I can do similar business in mainland China. Pornographic films and Category III films are absolutely impossible in mainland China, and I would never watch such things."

It feels strange to say it out loud; why would I write you a guarantee?

With her appearance, demeanor, and attire, Qin Yuye would definitely turn heads on the streets of Tokyo. Now, she smiled meaningfully, not at all like an eighteen-year-old girl: "It's still worth looking at. It's not wrong for men to be lustful, but they must be loyal to their partners. It's a responsibility. Once you let your body indulge in pure pleasure, you lose control of your heart."

What Wei Dong found even stranger was that the queen of erotic films was teaching him this kind of thing!

But I subconsciously felt that they had more experience in this area, so I, an old security guard, decided to just listen to them.

The main thing was that he immediately saw that there was a model shop next door. Oh my, it made Wei Dong feel like he was witnessing the scenario that bakelite turned into the most beloved thing for model enthusiasts.

His current strategy is to leverage his existing advantages in raw materials, along with established factories and human resources, to aggressively pursue any new product that can be launched. This will both enrich the domestic market and generate quick and profitable results.

Moreover, he has his own opinions about these model toys.

We do not recommend the kind of simulation models that require complicated assembly. As long as you have three or five parts to put together, you can do it. This kind of semi-assembly, which does not require high hands-on skills, is suitable for most curious children and adult consumers.

Qin Yuye's advantage lies in the fact that she has a wide range of interests. She can allow men to look at some erotic things, and she can also enthusiastically help them choose and offer suggestions.

There are also many of my own insights.

"Yes, yes, yes, don't be fooled by how beautiful the finished products in the shop window are. You'll know how frustrating it is to actually make one yourself. My sixth brother loves playing with this stuff; he can't finish a high-quality model in less than a few weeks."

"Die-metal cars are a separate category, and I don't recommend you get into that. Start with plastic toy cars. Hong Kong has extensive experience in producing plastic toy cars. Lawson investigated and asked Fourth Brother to give it a try, but they ultimately gave up because the competition was too fierce."

"Ah, there's a comic book store here, and they even have adult content. I'll buy you one to study when you get home; you definitely won't get caught by customs!"

This is something that it would be difficult for both the street-smart girl and the young master who only went to vocational school to find a connection with the times, as well as rich experience of living in big cities.

It was so comfortable that Wei Dong couldn't even muster the witty banter to say anything. He just kept thinking, "Next time, I'll bring Chi Shiming along again. Who could resist this?"

An irresistible sense of pleasure.

So before leaving Akihabara, even though the two had already bought a lot of things, they still bought new clothes for each other. Wei Dong even got a Seiko watch at Qin Yu Ye's urging. It wasn't too expensive, but it was more suitable for business occasions.

And by the way, the girl paid for everything the whole time, because only Qin Yuye from the international free port had a credit card.

Tell Wei Dong to have her collect all the receipts so she can submit them for reimbursement when she gets back.

Qin Yuye then solemnly sorted out the details: "This watch definitely counts as a business expense for the denim factory, the book is a personal gift from me, the game console belongs to the electronics factory, the model belongs to the plastics factory, and does this piece of clothing belong to the sanitary napkin factory?"

You could very clearly feel that she was also filled with joy.

She usually remained a quiet observer in Jiangzhou, and even in Hong Kong, she rarely blossomed so openly and without any concealment.

Wei Dong urged him to hurry up and attend the business meeting, lest he become so engrossed in it that he forgot all about home.

Holding the girl who was lagging behind, he couldn't help but make a face, but then he said in a pretentious tone, "Slow down, slow down, if you get lost you might never find your way back."

Listening to this Cantonese-accented Mandarin with a hint of Jiang accent, and the theatrical delivery, Wei Dong could only give a thumbs up without turning around, saying, "You're awesome."

After leaving Akihabara, we walked about a kilometer east and parked the car here. Qin Yuye knew very well that the area over there was very congested, so it was better to walk.

Then we arranged to have dinner at a restaurant here.

The sashimi and skewers restaurant wasn't luxurious, but it was of a decent standard. Wei Dong asked Qin Yuye to take a lot of photos from the moment he entered the restaurant.

But this job is really a bit self-inflicted. In this holy land of Japanese aesthetics, the girl in the viewfinder appears even more alluring and beautiful.

Moreover, after waiting in the Japanese-style private room for a while, the person who arrived was not the kind of middle-aged lecherous uncle who was supposed to be "a friend's younger sister who has been away for a long time" or "someone who watched her grow up next door with ulterior motives."

He was a handsome older man with slightly graying hair and a very well-proportioned physique.

Upon meeting, he enthusiastically and exaggeratedly toasted Rang Weidong, and then pointed at Rang Weidong to ask him questions and engage in conversation.

Wei Dong couldn't understand it at all; he could only guess the outline of the story from Qin Yuye's sweet smile as she took his arm and gently rested her head on his shoulder.

He didn't bother to ask, focusing on eating and smiling as he toasted the older man.

The salmon sashimi was a bit greasy and had a strong fishy smell. The octopus tentacles were very elastic and satisfying. The grilled squid was very tender.

Skewers and tori-yaki, which are basically grilled chicken and chicken giblets, are just not good enough. Even with added salt and chili, they still taste bland.

Especially now, their own store has brought barbecue to a level where it rivals the business volume of mala tang (spicy hot pot).

He is also the owner who tinkers with pork offal to remove various peculiar tastes and make it into a mature food flavor.

This was a bit like showing off one's limited skills before an expert, and Wei Dong was quite hesitant to comment.

He casually gave Qin Yuye a critique.

The girl immediately relayed to the handsome older man: "He asked how to make it taste good."

Wei Dong went on and on: "Their chili peppers are a given, and they don't even have Sichuan peppercorns or black pepper. The only spicy and strong flavor on this table is mustard, which we can use..."

“We are currently developing a new wasabi-flavored cooked food, which will be made with Sichuan salt, vinegar, soy sauce, wasabi, MSG, and sesame oil, and will eventually become a paste... Ask them to bring an unopened bottle of wasabi. This stuff needs to be sealed tightly to prevent air from escaping, and it also needs to be deliberately roasted near a fire.”

Don't be fooled by how poor the mainland is right now; when it comes to food and drink, the traditions have been passed down for thousands of years, and that's no joke.

Especially the dishes made by the top-level chefs, which require painstaking effort, are not ordinary.

Wei Dong made do with the limited condiments on the table. Since everything else was rather bland, he surprisingly chose wasabi as the main seasoning. He then used the stove next to him, which was originally used to heat oden, to smoke the sauce. The unique aroma immediately filled the entire Japanese-style private room.

Even the waiter who brought in the food wrinkled his nose and sniffed greedily.

Qin Yuye took out his camera with satisfaction and took two pictures of Rang Weidong.

Her composition skills are much better than Wei Dong's.

(End of this chapter)