The Chinese and ethnic Chinese have spread out abroad, forming a community with a strong Chinese cultural atmosphere and traditional style, which is Chinatown.

In the United States, there are two places where Chinatown is famous, one is New York's Chinatown, and the other is San Francisco's Chinatown, where Zhang Shaoping and others are located.

In fact, San Francisco's Chinatown is not a street in the traditional sense, but a multi-street criss-cross block, which is the largest in the middle of Asia. It is also the oldest Chinese settlement in North America. Here, you can see all kinds of Chinese teahouses and restaurants; Chinese-style buildings with green tile roofs, lanterns hanging everywhere on the streets, and even many bird cages can be seen; All kinds of carved beams and painted arches and building doors show a strong Chinese style; There are many Oriental faces, wearing Tang costumes and cheongsam, and speaking familiar Cantonese.

All this made Zhang Shaoping, who was immersed in it, feel like he had returned home, which was extremely cordial.

Tang Shuxuan's charm is really a bit against the sky, and after seeing each other a few times, he was able to kidnap Chen Yulian and Hu Mufang and run to San Francisco for a walk, Zhang Shaoping had no choice but to follow. However, San Francisco is known as the "Little Medium. Many traditional customs that have not flourished in Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China are still circulating here, but they have opened Zhang Shaoping's eyes and made this trip worthwhile.

I found a teahouse on Grant Street, climbed to the third floor, and looked down from the window, which has a unique scenery.

"In this teahouse, the whole thing tastes quite authentic."

Everyone sat down, ordered some food, Tang Shuxuan was familiar with the door, and introduced this teahouse.

"Yes. I'm going to have a good taste of it later. ”

Overseas Chinese food is very rare, and it is basically to cater to the taste of foreigners. Make a change. This is the same as the fact that Western food has entered the mainland, and it will be localized to adapt to the local customs and environment.

After a while, the meals ordered by everyone were delivered to the table one after another, and Zhang Shaoping picked up a small steamed bun. I put it in my mouth and took a bite, chewing, "It's not bad, it's better than other Chinese restaurants I've eaten." ”

Star-rated hotels, regal canteens, private dishes. Zhang Shaoping didn't know how many patronized it, and the delicacies he ate in his stomach were innumerable, and he could say "not bad" from his mouth. It's already very rare. In a foreign land. It is extremely rare to be able to eat authentic hometown dishes, and even if the taste is average, it will become a delicacy.

"You took everyone to San Francisco for no reason, maybe it was just to treat us to an authentic Chinese meal?" Zhang Shaoping asked after swallowing a xiaolongbao.

"Why, when you came to San Francisco, don't you think it's worth it?" Tang Shuxuan smiled heartily. said, "When I'm idle, I'm fine." I love to go back and forth between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and I can relax my heart, and no matter how depressed I am, my mood will improve. ”

Zhang Shaoping was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then smiled and said: "That's right, you can experience it in a foreign country. The style of the country can indeed be relaxed. ”

Tang Shuxuan quipped: "I know that you cherish Ah Lian and will definitely take her around to relax, so I will take it upon myself to help you arrange it, you should thank me well." ”

Chen Yulian puffed out her cheeks and said, "Sister Tang, you will make fun of me!" This scoundrel, he's not as good as you think. ”

Zhang Shaoping stretched out his hand to wrap his arms around her slender waist, and shouted: "Sister Lian, you're not right, I'm sorry for you, it's not good enough?" ”

Chen Yulian was accustomed to Zhang Shaoping's public intimacy, snorted coquettishly, lowered her head to drink tea, and ignored him. Seeing this, Zhang Shaoping was secretly happy in his heart, a woman is willing to be coquettish with you in front of others, which is a good thing, indicating that she takes you to heart, so as to show closeness.

"I said, can you not show affection in front of everyone?"

Tang Shuxuan smiled, suddenly changed his words, and asked, "Zhang Sheng, the Association for Asian Studies is holding its annual meeting here in San Francisco, you know?" ”

Zhang Shaoping didn't know why she mentioned this matter, her heart was full of questions, but she didn't forget to answer: "I have read the newspaper and know that there is this matter, but I don't know the details." ”

This is the regular annual meeting of the Association for Asian Studies, at which dozens of topics are discussed, one of which is called "Prospects for China's Reunification." In response to this topic, many stations. Bay scholars and Chinese American scholars and experts participated in the discussion.

"What do you think about this seminar?"

Zhang Shaoping smiled and said: "I'm just a businessman, what can I think?" Could it be that Ms. Tang or the participants made a special trip to explore my tone? ”

Tang Shuxuan shook his head and said: "The participants are all well-known scholars and experts, and I am just one who makes movies, but I am not qualified!" I'm just a little curious about Zhang Sheng's position. ”

"This is not a position." Zhang Shaoping got up, took the teapot, filled everyone's teacups, and said, "As a medium. Chinese people, I very much hope for the peaceful reunification of the two sides of the strait. As a businessman, everyone is harmonious, and I am happy to see it happen. In short, my attitude is that I hope that the two sides of the strait and the three places will coexist peacefully, and if there are any contradictions, everyone will sit down and talk about them. Family, there's nothing you can't talk about. ”

Tang Shuxuan sighed: "You can see this mentality!" ”

"We are ordinary people, and we can't make decisions on these national affairs."

Responding casually, Zhang Shaoping pondered: These things, fighting back and forth, are unsolvable after decades, what can you do if you can't see it?

It's just that the current people have different ideas from Zhang Shaoping, they have lived in the shadow of the war between the two world superpowers at any time since they were young, and they are very concerned about many things. In particular, Chinese people over the age of 40 always hope that their country can be unified, prosperous, prosperous, democratic, and free with the ideology and feelings of their family and country. In the movies made by Tang Shuxuan, all the dramas reflect this complex feelings, love and hatred, which makes people feel deeply when they watch it.

Tang Shuxuan nodded and said, "You don't have any prejudices, that's the best." Today is the last day of the seminar, and in the evening I will introduce some friends to you, and it is still necessary for everyone to exchange feelings. ”

Zhang Shaoping knew who was attending the meeting. Many of the scholars were the backbone of the KMT in the future. Now they are pretending to strive for cross-strait reunification, but when they tear off their faces, they are more "independent" than anyone else. Such people. Zhang Shaoping didn't want to contact at all, but when he thought that many of the people who came were from the unification faction, his doubts disappeared a lot, and after a little consideration, he agreed to come down and take the hot potato

3 years ago, the newspaper captured Zhou Yanfa and Miao Qianying's old relationship. Chen Yulian came back from Canada to refute the rumors, and when she faced an interview, she said: "The person you love the most may not be able to become husband and wife." ”

This sentence was turned out by the newspaper media who "hold grudges". **The title of the naked land journal: "Chen Yulian is unfortunate in her words!" ”

Since 10 days ago, Zhou Yanfa and Yu Anan suddenly announced their marriage, and no one dared to believe it at first. That's right, these two had an affair 6 or 7 years ago. But then Yu Anan and Er Dongsheng's love was exposed. Zhou Yunfa and Chen Yulian have also become golden boys and girls, and this scandal has disappeared. And last year, Zhou Yanfa and Yu Anan both announced that they would resume being single, but everyone didn't hear the news of their love, why did they suddenly mention the word "marriage"?

But facts are facts after all, Zhou Yunfa and Yu Anan have begun to go out in public and kiss on the street. So. Hong Kong's media were stunned, and they all played "the same is a frustrated guest in love." Together Impulse to Make a Marriage Alliance" title speculates on the union between the two of them.

But regardless of whether the two are trying to wash away the wounds they have suffered, on March 30, they entered the palace of marriage in the complicated eyes of everyone, either blessed or strange.

The wedding ceremony of the two was recorded and broadcast live by TVB, so that everyone in Hong Kong could catch a glimpse of the two celebrities and participate in the great events of their lives.

Mi Xue left her name in the signature office of the guests, and then added Zhang Shaoping's name before giving the gift money and entering the hall.

This wedding banquet was held by both men and women, specially to greet friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry. After that, it is said that men and women would also set up separate drinks and feast on relatives, neighbors, and friends.

"Sister Ling!" Liu Dehua said with a smile.

"Andy, where's Fat Boy?"

Before entering the hall, Mi Xue saw Liu Dehua, Lu Liangwei, and Zheng Zeshi, who were the best men, and after everyone greeted each other, she asked Zhou Yanfa where he was.

"Uncle Six, Miss Fang, and Director Wang came just now, and Fa Ge is probably greeting the three of them." Liu Dehua pointed to a lounge in the banquet hall and said.

"Oh, then you're busy, I'll go and have a look."

Before I got to the lounge, I saw that the door of the lounge suddenly opened, and the person who walked out first was Chen Guanzhong, and then several people with cameras and cameras followed behind, and then turned to shoot at the door. At this time, I saw Zhou Yanfa and Yu Anan walking out with Shao Yifu, Fang Yihua, and Wang Tianlin.

Zhou Yanfa was wearing a white shirt and a black suit, and Yu Anan was an antique palace-style wedding dress, walking together, the man was handsome, the woman was gorgeous, and the smile was full of faces, which was a perfect match.

Seeing this scene, Mi Xue was puzzled, TVB recorded the whole process, she knew it, but what was Chen Guanzhong running to join in?

The sharp-eyed Wang Tianlin saw Mi Xue and said something to a few people, Fang Yihua raised his hand and shouted: "Hui Ling!" ”

Mi Xue stepped forward quickly, and Run Run Shaw asked with a smile, "Just you, where is Ah Ping?" ”

Michelle followed the excuse discussed by the two in advance and said: "He is operating a merger and acquisition case in the United States, and he can't get away for a while." He told me to say congratulations to Fat Tsai and apologize. ”

Everyone didn't know if Mi Xue's words were true or false, so it was hard to say more, so Shao Yifu and the three of them said a few more words to Zhou Yanfa, and then went to sit down. At this moment, Mi Xue smiled and said: "The two talented women are good-looking, a hundred years together, I wish you an early birth to a noble son!" ”

Zhou Yunfa and Yu Anan both had smiles on their faces, and said repeatedly: "Thank you!" Thank you! ”

As today's leading heroes and heroines, Zhou Yu and the two of them are not free for a moment, Mi Xue is not good at talking to them, and after saying a few words, she turned around and sat down.

When she met Chen Guanzhong, Mi Xue couldn't help but ask, "Why did you personally lead the team to take pictures?" ”

Chen Guanzhong said in a low voice: "Zhang Sheng said that these major events and grand events in the entertainment industry, we must take photos and keep them as future video materials." ”

Mi Xue wondered, isn't it just that Zhou Yanfa and Yu Anan got married, what kind of big deal is this? She would never have thought that Zhou Runfa would become popular and become an international star in the future, and this video would be precious.

In fact, it's not just Zhou Runfa and Yu An'an's marriage. At the TV Golden Bell Awards held by the Bay, Zhang Shaoping also asked Chen Guanzhong to send reporters to record the whole process. Today's people have not yet realized how precious these things will become in the future, and even Zhang Shaoping has thought of making these videos into videotapes, video discs or selling them, and in the Internet era, these will become exclusive materials for video websites.

At the wedding banquet, Yu Anan was certainly glamorous and unparalleled, but although other actresses did not steal her limelight, they were also dressed up in fancy ways and competing for beauty. Mi Xue had just been talking to the people at the table, and suddenly saw Zhong Yihong looking for a seat, and couldn't help but move in her heart, and got up and walked towards her.

"Ah Hong!"

"Sister Mi Ling!" Zhong Yihong saw that it was Mi Xue who greeted her, and hesitated for a moment before changing her name to "Sister Ling".

"Come, let's go and sit together."

The marriage is festive here, and on the other side of the ocean, Zhang Shaoping "exchanged" his feelings with those so-called Chinese cultural elites last night, drank a few more glasses of wine, and woke up overnight, it was noon.

After getting up, as soon as he entered the living room, Hu Mufang stood up from the sofa and said, "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Hendler came on the phone in the morning. ”

"Huh? So fast? Zhang Shaoping was surprised. (To be continued......)

ps: The real wedding date of Zhou Yunfa and Yu Anan is February 1983, one says that it is February 7, and the other says that it is February 8, which is true. Chen Yulian and Chen Chaowu got married on July 15, 84. This is a novel, the date is confused, and it can't be changed, so you don't have to worry about it.