Li Tang drove Xingfu 90 to a Japanese food shop on Hengshan Road.
It is said that his motorcycle is a bit outdated now, but he still likes it very much. The mileage is not high, the cylinder head is well worn, the sound is very smooth, and the key is convenience.
It's not like he hadn't thought about buying himself a car before, but when he thought about it, a car was really of little use to him. Cars are far less convenient than motorcycles in urban areas, and he spends most of his time outside filming now. Even if he bought a car, he would definitely not have much time. Besides, cars are being replaced very quickly these days, and they are half the price when they are launched. From an economic point of view, this is a non-performing asset, and it is better to invest in real estate.
He parked the car and quickly walked into the Japanese food store.
"welcome!"
The waiter who greeted us at the door recognized him at a glance, his eyes lit up immediately, and he hurriedly greeted him: "Hello, Mr. Li!"
"Oh, Miss Jiang booked the table."
The waiter secretly said: "Sure enough."
He said hurriedly: "Mr. Li, please come with me."
Although this Japanese food shop has a small front, it has a deep interior and a row of small private rooms with Japanese-style sliding doors in the lobby.
The waiter took him to the door of one of the private rooms, knocked on the door first, then pushed it open and said inside: "Miss Jiang, Mr. Li is here."
He turned around and made an invitation gesture to Li Tang: "Mr. Li, please!"
Li Tang took off his shoes and walked into the box.
These days, it is popular to learn the original things that foreigners should learn, such as what etiquette should be paid attention to in Western restaurants, taking off shoes on the tatami mats in Japanese restaurants, etc.
The private room was indeed a tatami, with a table in the middle and a lamp above the table. The orange light shone down, making it look very warm.
A graceful figure was already sitting at the table, holding a tea cup in both hands. When Li Tang came in, her beautiful face was as beautiful as a peony blooming, making people unable to take their eyes away.
"I'm sorry, I was delayed because of something unexpected. I'm late." Li Tang apologized hurriedly as he walked in.
"It's okay. It's good to have some tea and kill some time."
Jiang Qinqin stood up to greet her, then extended her hand and said, "Congratulations, you won the Best Actor!"
Li Tang held her smooth and delicate little hand and said with a smile: "Didn't I congratulate you on the phone? Besides, what kind of actor am I?"
"It's more sincere to congratulate in person. After all, it's the Venice Film Festival. How many people dream of walking on the red carpet there, let alone winning an award. Haven't you watched the news? The media is almost here these days. You blew it."
"Hey, that's what happened in the past few days. Just keep an eye on it. The heat will subside in a few days." This guy still held the other person's little hand and said cheerfully.
Jiang Qinqin looked down and said helplessly: "Should we sit down?"
"well."
This guy could only reluctantly let go of his little hand. When he sat down and saw only two sets of cutlery on the table, he couldn't help but ask, "Where's Xiao Tang?"
You must know that Jiang Qinqin and her assistant Xiao Tang have always been together and rarely separated. This is probably a way for a beautiful female star to protect herself when socializing.
"Xiao Tang has a friend here and is giving her a day off."
Li Tang said "Oh" and his heart inevitably moved. Of course, it's just a slight movement, and it's not something that needs to be taken action. Some things require things to happen naturally, and there is no need to rush. If you always keep your thoughts in mind, your actions will inevitably fall behind.
He looked around and asked curiously: "Why did you think of inviting me here for dinner today?"
Jiang Qinqin smiled sweetly: "Every time you treat me, I'm embarrassed, so I just want to show off. This is a new place opened by a friend of mine, so I stopped by to support it."
"No wonder it's the first time I've heard of this store, so I just wanted to try it."
Li Tang actually wanted to ask her friend whether he was a boy or a girl. But thinking about being able to open a Japanese food shop on Hengshan Road, you must have some strength. Generally speaking, men are more likely to do so.
But when I think of this, it is inevitable that there will be a trace of sadness in my heart.
This may be due to the instinct of male animals. They are often extremely possessive of the female they like and do not allow other males to get involved.
In addition to the regular naked food, this Japanese restaurant also has several dishes that are very unique. For example, there is a dish of foie gras with sauce. A large and plump piece of foie gras is placed on toasted bread slices, and the salty and sweet sauce is poured on top, and pineapple is added to relieve greasiness. The crispness of the bread, the smoothness of the foie gras, and the distinct aroma of the fruit make it taste great.
There is also a dish called Crab Meat Chawanmushi. It looks inconspicuous, but it is an amazing dish. The light chawanmushi and the delicious crab meat are perfectly combined. The shreds of crab meat are visible in the bowl, and the taste is unique.
Originally, when beauty was around, eating was just a form of communication with beauties, but at this time, Li Tang couldn't help but turn his attention to these exquisite dishes and enjoyed eating them.
Jiang Qinqin only tasted every dish. Seeing Li Tang eating happily, she couldn't help but arch her eyebrows: "This friend of mine has been in Japan for ten years, and his favorite thing is eating. It's not an exaggeration to say he's a gourmet. Not only did he please The chefs are from Japan, and the ingredients are all flown in from Japan.”
To be fair, before the Fukushima nuclear power plant leaked and mad cow disease spread, Japan’s food ingredients were better and more abundant than domestic ones.
Li Tang chewed foie gras in his mouth and said vaguely: "Then it must not be cheap here, right?"
"Of course, you get what you pay for. She's counting on this store now."
Li Tang was a little surprised and said, "Then he doesn't have any other business?"
Jiang Qinqin shook her head and said: "She divorced her Japanese husband and received a sum of money. After returning to China, she invested all her money in this store."
Oops, the person he thought he was and the person Jiang Qinqin said were not the same person. Li Tang finally showed a comfortable smile on his face, nodded and said: "Then it's not easy for you to be a friend. Come back to support me more often."
"Hehe, she is still a fan of yours. You can take a photo with her later and hang it in the store for free publicity." Jiang Qinqin said with a smile.
"It's okay to take a photo, is it just for publicity..." This guy deliberately let it slip.
Jiang Qinqin said hurriedly: "What, is there a problem?"
Li Tang then chuckled and said, "At least give me a discount card!"
Jiang Qinqin's worries turned into joy, and she couldn't help but said coquettishly: "Why are you always like this!"
"How's it going?" the guy asked shamelessly.
The beautiful woman opposite rolled her eyes at him and uttered three words: "Not serious!"
After joking for a while, Li Tang asked: "Hey, how long will you stay this time?"
Jiang Qinqin held her chin and said, "One week, I will participate in two activities and shoot an advertisement. What about you, when will you go to the capital?"
"the day after tomorrow."
A trace of disappointment flashed across Jiang Qinqin's face, and then she said: "The shortlist for this year's Golden Rooster Award will be announced soon. Do you have hope this time?"
This year's Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Festival will be held in Ningbo from October 18th to 22nd. As usual, the nomination list is usually announced one month in advance.
The two often talked on the phone, and Jiang Qinqin knew that the upcoming "The Escort Story" in which he participated had signed up to participate in the selection of this year's Golden Rooster Awards.
If Jiang Qinqin hadn't mentioned it, Li Tang almost forgot about it. He was stunned for a moment and quickly shook his head and said: "What hope do I have? I shouldn't be the candidate to sign up."
He was originally helping with the film "The Escort Story", and even if this film could be shortlisted for nomination, the candidate for Best Actor would definitely be Mr. Ge Zhijun.
As for Best Supporting Actor, he didn't ask which role he signed up for, but Brother Biao really did a good job. Although he is very satisfied with his performance, in terms of qualifications, importance of the role, etc., the candidate for Best Supporting Actor must be Brother Biao.
It wasn't until after dinner that the owner of the store showed up. Obviously, they are very sensible and will not disturb guests, even friends, during meals.
Jiang Qinqin's friend is a charming young woman who looks to be in her thirties. She used to be in the Chongqing Peking Opera Troupe with Jiang Qinqin. In Jiang Qinqin's words, this senior sister used to take care of her the most. I went to Japan during the overseas trend in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and later married a Japanese husband. After the divorce, I returned to China and settled in Shanghai, where I opened this Japanese food store.
Seeing Li Tang, this senior sister actually acted like a fan girl, with a very kawaii voice. She took photos and signed autographs, and even gave him a diamond VIP card that was said to have the highest discount.
The only regret is that Jiang Qinqin did not leave with him after sending him out of the Japanese restaurant, because tonight she had made an appointment to have a long talk with the senior sister whom she had reunited with after a long absence.
Limited exemption, please allow me to be lazy. Two updates tomorrow.
(End of chapter)
