King of Industry

The island nation of Tokyo is the most populous and prosperous city in Asia, and it is also one of the world's leading financial centers.

Walking on the streets of Tokyo, Zhao Guoyang explained the history and allusions of the city to Zhao Siyan and Mu Yiyi from time to time.

Behind the three were several technicians from SMS Company.

Liu Yan and Tang Wanru were among them.

Today is December 14th, and there is only one day before the upcoming Asian Lifting Machinery Exhibition tomorrow.

Arrived in Tokyo by plane in the morning, after arranging everyone's accommodation, Zhao Guoyang thought about it, and decided to take his subordinates to the streets to experience the atmosphere of a foreign country.

Asia Lifting Machinery Equipment Exhibition was founded in 1988 and is held once a year. Counting this year is already the seventh.

As the largest professional lifting machinery exhibition in Asia and the wind vane of the development of the crane industry, after more than ten years of growth, the Asian lifting machinery and equipment exhibition has become the largest professional lifting exhibition in Asia and has ranked among the top five global cranes. In the event of equipment.

This year's Asian Lifting Machinery Exhibition is held in Tokyo, and the next one will be held in SJ City, the economic center of China.

Not long after the group walked on the road, they came across several women with thick foundation smeared on their faces and wearing traditional island costumes.

Seeing these women's novel outfits, Mu Yiyi and Zhao Siyan were surprised.

Liu Yan, behind her, specially borrowed a Canon camera before coming to the island country this time.

Naturally, he couldn't wait to take out the camera, ready to take some photos of these strangely dressed women.

Zhao Guoyang caught a glimpse of this plump classmate Liu, and quickly reached out to stop her.

Liu Yan, don't take pictures!

Liu Yan was stunned for a moment, then raised her head to look at Zhao Guoyang, and asked puzzledly: Mr. Zhao, why don't you allow me to take pictures. The outfits of these island girls are very distinctive. I will take two photos to record. Is something wrong?

After hearing Liu Yan's question, both Zhao Siyan and Mu Yiyi looked at Zhao Guoyang with doubts on their faces, wondering why he prevented Liu Yan from taking pictures.

Zhao Guoyang was not in a hurry to speak, and waited until a few girls from the island country in strange costumes had gone away. Then he was relieved and told what he knew.

After glancing at Liu Yan, Zhao Guoyang explained slowly: Liu Yan, I think you should have guessed who these girls are?

Liu Yan let out a huh, then nodded lightly and said, If I'm not mistaken, these girls should be 'geisha' from the island country, right?

Zhao Guoyang nodded approvingly, and explained: That's right, from the costumes and looks, we can all tell that these girls are the legendary 'geisha' of the island country.

Actually speaking of the term 'geisha', many of us Chinese may have misunderstood it, thinking that it is a bad profession...

When Zhao Guoyang said this, the girls looked at me and I looked at you, and their faces were a little blushing.

Obviously, they think of some occupations in the feudal society.

Seeing the eyes of these girls, Zhao Guoyang knew that they would be wrong.

He smiled slightly, and then said separately: Well, speaking of this 'geisha', it's not as unbearable as you imagined. The 'geisha' of the island country in the past were actually female artists with outstanding looks and talents. They are not They will make money by selling their bodies, but by performing their talents to earn income.

In the island country, many 'geisha' are proficient in everything from piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. In addition, they are also familiar with songs, musical instruments and so on. To be honest, people definitely rely on talent to make a living, not other things.

Listening to Zhao Guoyang's well-founded narration, the girls nodded in amazement.

Mu Yiyi seemed to have thought of something, so she couldn't wait to ask: Mr. Zhao, those girls just now should be able to perform, right? Or, let's pay them to perform a show or something?

After hearing this, Zhao Siyan and Liu Yan nodded their heads incessantly, and even Tang Wanru, who was relatively calm, was a little moved.

Zhao Guoyang didn't agree with Mu Yiyi's words. He just shrugged his shoulders and said, You don't need to think about it. With the changes of the times, the current 'geisha' has been completely separated from the past.

Nowadays, the job of these 'geisha' in island countries is to interact with tourists after putting on their makeup. Then show off their national costumes and some small pendants, which can be regarded as a way to convey the culture of their country.

If they were really allowed to show their talents, I guess it would be too much...

Hearing this, Mu Yiyi showed an expression of that's how it is, nodded and said: Understood! Nowadays, geisha don't pay attention to talent, but mainly sell ethnic costumes!

Zhao Guoyang smiled, shook his head and said, You can't say that. Although these geisha don't rely on their talents to make a living, their quality is still very high.

It's like the girls we just saw. They should be students from some universities in Tokyo. They use their spare time to earn some extra money...

After listening to Zhao Guoyang's explanation, Zhao Siyan, Mu Yiyi and others all came to their senses.

After whispering for a while, Zhao Siyan looked at Zhao Guoyang curiously and said, Mr. Zhao, after you explained the situation of this geisha, we all understand. It's just...you didn't let Liu Yan take pictures just now, and why? Woolen cloth?

After hearing the question Zhao Siyan asked, Liu Yan nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.

Indeed, she was depressed for a long time, just wanting to know what it was for.

Zhao Guoyang rubbed his nose and said slowly, The reason why Liu Yan was not allowed to take pictures just now is because although the geisha in the island country are considered street art, they all have their own identities behind the heavy makeup.

Think about it, many of these geisha are college students with relatively high social status and future talents. If they are photographed like this, or even published in newspapers, it will affect their normal life.

Also, taking pictures is, in their view, a kind of disrespect for art. Therefore, it is completely understandable for them to refuse to take pictures with tourists.

After saying this, Zhao Guoyang added another sentence: In addition, the island country has special regulations. Tourists are not allowed to take pictures of folk artists such as 'geisha' without permission. Once a tourist violates this According to the regulations, you will be punished to a certain extent!

If the circumstances are serious, you may even be taken away by the police of the island country!

Listening to Zhao Guoyang's explanation, Liu Yan couldn't help sticking out her tongue, feeling terrified.

Mu Yiyi wrinkled her nose and asked: Mr. Zhao, from what you said, if these geisha are not allowed to take pictures, wouldn't their interaction with tourists be less? Then their income will also drop accordingly?

Zhao Guoyang gave a huh, nodded and explained: Yes, this is indeed the case.

However, these geisha come out to perform and work, not just for money. In island countries, becoming a geisha is not an easy task. Being able to become a geisha at least proves that the girl is very accomplished in traditional culture. In addition, they Every day I show up in public, there are also allowances and subsidies from relevant departments.

So, you don't need to worry about their income at all. Because even without our 'reward', they won't go hungry!

Mu Yiyi was relieved when she heard the words: So that's the case, no wonder they didn't even look at us just now... But these girls do have the capital to be proud!

Zhao Guoyang responded with a smile: Isn't it! In some remote areas, many families are proud that their daughter is a geisha! Even some geisha, because of their outstanding beauty, have a high probability of entering the film and television industry... ...

Well, there is another point. In many exhibitions and fairs in the island country, some geisha will be invited to perform and introduce on the spot. When we go to the Tokyo Machinery Exhibition Hall tomorrow, we may meet them again!

After listening to Mr. Zhao's explanation, Liu Yan clapped her hands with a huh and said, This is great! Then I have to prepare a bit when I go back, so I can pick up the island mandarin and practice it. Maybe it will be done tomorrow. Can I have a few words with the geisha?

Zhao Guoyang shrugged noncommittally, and did not express any opinion on Liu's proposal.

A group of people walked around the street for a while, and rows of skyscrapers appeared in front of everyone.

Seeing these well-proportioned modern high-rise buildings, Zhao Siyan couldn't help but sigh with emotion: Wow, it is said that our SJ city is the economic center of China, a super metropolis. But compared with this Tokyo, there is still a big gap. These high-rise buildings, our SJ city is completely incomparable...

After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang smiled slightly: This is normal! Tokyo is the economic and political center of the island country, and dozens of the largest companies in the country are concentrated here.

Here, together with Yokohama to the south and Chiba to the east, constitute the Keihinye Industrial Zone, an island country known in Asia. Whether it is steel, shipbuilding, chemical industry, or machinery manufacturing, electronics, petroleum and other industries, you can find everything here I can see it.

In addition, there is also the financial and commercial center of the island country, the Ginza business district known as the 'Heart of Tokyo'!

Pointing to a row of shopping malls with flashing neon lights in front, Zhao Guoyang introduced it casually: No, that's the famous Ginza. How about it, do you want to go and have a look?

Zhao Guoyang said so, and of course the girls all agreed.

So under his leadership, a group of people walked towards the bustling business district ahead, talking and laughing.