Chiba Salted Fish Legend

Chapter 78 It’s weird not being able to see

Natsuki and Shiraishi Rika were having a detailed discussion about the suddenly longer school trip. Although it was undeniable that most of the places Shiraishi Rika mentioned were necessary to go and check out, Natsuki still felt that there was something missing from it. .There are some things that Natsuki wants to see that seem a bit insignificant to the native Shiraishi Rika, saying that there is no need to go out of her way to see them.It's not that Xia Zhi doesn't believe the other party's suggestions for this, but it's rare for him to travel properly, and he still wants to visit more.

"Although there are quite a lot of places that can be visited, I should be able to visit them all in two days, so I only have one day left, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

The free time originally reserved for school trips is to allow students to visit things of interest, or to buy some local specialties and bring things like souvenirs to their families. Most of the time, there is no need to spend time going to other places to buy them, because school trips are also a kind of tourism in disguise. Most of the specialties that can make people want to buy can be bought near famous scenic spots.

In this way, students can buy some when they visit together in the first two days.What Xia Zhi wants to buy is even simpler. All he wants to buy are postcards, or some small items that look a little special. Japan, so there is no need to bring anything back specially, just buy some things that they may be interested in and mail them back.

Compared to Natsuki, who has a strong desire to visit, most students in Japan do not seem to have such simple ideas about participating in school trips. They always want to make their youth more exciting, and they can always take action for this.In a sense, youth for Chinese students only begins after college. Their youth is pitifully short, so there are no particularly innovative tricks.Xia Zhi just wanted to take a good look at the true face of another country in this different cultural environment, even if it was just the tip of the iceberg.

"There is only one day left, is there anything Xia Zhijun wants to do?"

Shiraishi Rika was curious.As far as she knows so far, Xia Zhi's life is not rich and colorful. She knows very little about this person, but she doesn't mind learning more.

"Well, I might go see some things by myself for the rest of the day, such as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva or something."

Japan’s Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is somewhat similar to China’s Earth God, but it is by no means similar.China’s land god is the deification of land, and a piece of land carries a symbol of divinity. However, Japan’s Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is different. Japanese belief begins with the combination of gods and Buddhas. This is a belief in Japanese local gods. It is a belief system that combines Shinto beliefs and Buddhist beliefs. In Japan, which has 800 million gods, Ksitigarbha is almost everywhere. Even stone statues of Ksitigarbha can be seen everywhere on the roadside. This is only good in China. Only Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva whose name spreads throughout China can correspond to this.

This kind of correspondence refers to the correspondence of influence. Ksitigarbha statues are everywhere in Japan. Although the Japanese are accustomed to this, it is considered a supreme honor for a belief.In Japan, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is considered to be the Bodhisattva who gives priority to the weakest. He is the protector of children and will protect children from ghosts. This influence is evident in Japan, which has a declining birthrate; in China, although many people I don’t really care about it, but once disaster strikes, who wouldn’t immediately think of going to the Bodhisattva Temple to seek peace?This is a kind of belief foundation that is somewhat different from myths and legends. It is like something that is permanently rooted in people's hearts like the national spirit.

Even in China where "atheism" is prevalent and "materialism" is spoken everywhere, is there any place where people live without a statue of Guanyin?Big or small.

It is precisely because of the existence of such charming things that a civilization becomes extremely dazzling.

"Yes, I'm sorry. Did I make decisions without permission that made you unhappy?"

"Why are you apologizing all of a sudden? You didn't do anything wrong."

The originally cheerful Shiraishi Rika became a little uneasy, and Xia Zhi also understood why she was like this.After all, she is a very outstanding girl, and the standard line above ordinary people makes her care more about some things that ordinary people, at least at this age, care less about.

As the initiator of a team activity, the other party's goal must be to satisfy the majority of people from the beginning. This is the most basic vision and the most basic way of thinking as an initiator.There is nothing wrong with it in itself. It is impossible for an activity to satisfy everyone, because people never think the same way. As an operator, she should make most of the people participating in it happy, and An event cannot be considered a failure as long as there are more satisfied people than dissatisfied people. As long as the number is [-]%, it can be called a success. If there are even more, it can be called a great success.

Therefore, essentially speaking, Shiraishi Rika did not do anything wrong, and Natsuki believed that she would not do anything wrong in the future, because what she did was in line with her way of thinking and stance, and that was enough.Right and wrong are never absolute, and it is precisely because of this that as long as it conforms to a person's position, what he does cannot be considered wrong. Only one person's view of right and wrong can make decisions about good and evil.

"If it's because I have to act alone on the last day, there's no need to apologize. You didn't do anything wrong."

"But...it's rare to have activities together. If you have to act alone, wouldn't you be dissatisfied with it?"

Xia Zhi was a little happy to discover a small shortcoming of Shiraishi Reika, but he would not show these things on his face. What he had to do now was to give a reason that could make Shiraishi Reika feel at ease.In Xia Zhi's opinion, it's quite cute to have a character that gets irritated because of such trivial matters. Xia Meng often acted like this in the past - because he was so outstanding.

"Well, because the things I want to see may be boring to you. For example, the Ksitigarbha statues, etc., you should be able to see them every day, right?"

Shiraishi Lihua nodded.

"In Japan, it would be strange not to be able to see it."

"Although you guys have seen more, I'm quite interested in this kind of thing. Would it be boring for you? Don't waste your time with me if you rarely come out to play. I'll go see this kind of thing by myself. Enough."

Xia Zhi didn't know if the explanation he gave could be accepted by the other party, but he hoped that he could at least convey to the other party that he had no dissatisfaction with the other party.Because he is a person who loves to get into trouble.

"The Ksitigarbha statue? Is there any good place to visit? The Ksitigarbha statues should be similar in every place."

Xia Zhi smiled: "Look, aren't you just bored?"

"I..." Shiraishi Lihua hesitated for a while with a red face.

"Although it's a bit strange for a foreigner like me, don't underestimate the Jizo that can be seen everywhere. It's precisely because it can be seen everywhere that it has considerable visiting value."

There are landscapes that are rare in thousands of years, and there are also landscapes that can be seen everywhere. One is the great power of nature, and the other is the sentiment of humanity.In the final analysis, human civilization and the natural world are inseparable from each other. As long as you feel that it is worth seeing, you can go and experience it. There is nothing wrong with it.

Of course, if you say that you want to visit the women's locker room, or even more outrageously, you want to visit the women's bathhouse, I will call the police for you without saying anything and let you receive the influence of the country's humanistic power.

"Is it possible, Natsuchi-kun, that you are interested in myths and legends? For example, Zashiki Warashi, Ibaraki Warashi, or Tengu."

"Well... before I came to Japan, I was really interested in Ibaraki Doji, in mobile games."

Xia Zhi made a joke.

"In that case, you should take me with you, right?"

However, Shiraishi Rika responded to Xia Zhi's joke very seriously, leaving Xia Zhi confused.

"Why do you say that?"

"Compared with reading brochures or online information, wouldn't it be better for me, a Chinese, to show you around?"

Shiraishi Rika put her hands on her chest with a confident look on her face, and her strong confidence radiated from the inside out.

"But, that's really boring."

"Showing people from abroad a side worth showing off to is what every Japanese should do. Letting guests leave disappointed is not what a good Yamato person should do!"

A classmate once said that she wanted to be a tour guide in the future.She thought it was a dream career, but Xia Zhi couldn't understand it.In Xia Zhi's view, tour guides are a rather depressing profession. They have to face the scenery they have seen over and over again countless times. They have to know the origins and highlights of the scenery by heart, and they have to play the role of regulating the atmosphere in the visiting group. They have to work hard to complete the targets set by the company, and some have to cooperate with stores in scenic spots to sell... This kind of occupation really makes Xia Zhi feel scared.

But now, Xia Zhi suddenly understood.

"But, is it really okay? What I say doesn't matter. To you, it should be regarded as a boring disaster, right?"

"No problem! Why don't you take me with you on the third day? I absolutely, Jedi, absolutely want you to feel the charm of our nation!"

Why is the fighting spirit suddenly ignited! ?
Xia Zhi couldn't help but worry that the other party would use too much force and wanted to push away.

"But with Ryoko's personality, she shouldn't be involved in such boring things, right?"

Shiraishi Lihua bit her lip, thought about it, and then spoke as if she had made a difficult decision.

"For Ryoko, if she's not interested, let her find other classmates to play with. She should understand."

To be honest, this kind of artistic conception is almost to the point of extinguishing relatives for justice, and Xia Zhi would be too inhumane to shirk it anymore.Although I felt a little sorry for Liangzi, Xia Zhi couldn't refuse now.

"Good morning! Li Hua, Xia... eh? Why do you look at me with that pitiful expression? What happened? Am I going to die?"

Ryoko Yamamoto walked in from outside the classroom with a confused look on her face.

(End of this chapter)