Chapter 617 You Ask Me How Much I Love You
Afen exchanged a few words with the tuk-tuk driver, who then drove away.
She said to us, "Let's just walk. This street is about three kilometers long."
Qing Ruo started choosing bracelets. I had no interest in these little trinkets, nor did I know how to choose them. But I can bet that all women are the same; no one would make a deal at the first opportunity.
As expected, she chose for a long time but still didn't buy it.
As they walked along, Ah Fen remained quiet. Qing Ruo wanted to look at the colorful small commodities, so she waited and did not act as an advisor.
I guess her thinking is that the more she refers to Qing Ruo, the better she will choose.
After stopping and starting along the way, Qing Ruo finally picked out a few small jade necklaces and a bracelet. Perhaps not wanting to buy anymore, she followed A Fen.
Ah Fen started explaining that the pedestrian street only becomes bustling and lively after dark. So, why not find a restaurant, have a cup of coffee, and order a meal?
We followed her instructions and she led us around until we came to a place called Condom Restaurant. She said there were several Condom Restaurants and this one was closer.
Qing Ruo asked: "Why did you choose such a strange name?"
Afen said, "Pattaya is a very open place, and the government advocates for safe sex and hygiene. This restaurant actively donates to schools and supports charities. By dining here, we are also supporting the government and charity."
When you walk in, you will see various condom Christmas trees, Santa Claus and pig-themed decorations in the restaurant.
This decorating style was a little off-putting for Qing Ruo and I, who weren't even in a relationship. Everywhere we looked were exaggerated condoms.
I joked, "Mr. Zhang, you can't learn this style on your island."
She rolled her eyes at me.
We weren't interested in a full Thai meal, so we just ate a little bit, but Ah Fen ate with gusto. It was true that what I disliked was delicious to her.
After dinner, the barista gave Qing Ruo and me a pair of condoms each. Qing Ruo was so embarrassed that she kept waving her hands. I also shook my head.
Afen accepted it for us, put it in a small bag, and said, "They are promoting hygiene."
This made Qingruo's face even redder.
After leaving the restaurant and returning to the street, the lights were now flashing. To be more precise, the lights were red everywhere. Sometimes it was so red that you couldn't see people's faces clearly.
Small stalls and shops were bathed in a sea of red lights. Outside some of the shops, women, fat, thin, tall, and short, dressed very revealingly, flirted with passersby.
Besides the Thais, there were also very sexy Russian girls. Afen was used to it, Qingruo didn't dare to look, and I was embarrassed.
In such an environment, it takes a certain amount of concentration to avoid getting lost. Unfortunately, I didn't bring any love potion, so I could only avoid looking at evil.
After walking all the way, we finally arrived at the Tiffany Theatre.
While we were waiting at the gate, everyone started arriving, excitedly sharing their experiences. Then, Director Jin appeared with tickets to share with us.
Thanks to the Chinese people's love for Pattaya, there is Chinese on the ticket and it is clearly visible.
After everyone arrived, Director Jin began to explain to me: Tiffany's Show has a history of over 40 years. It's not as exciting as we imagined, but it's healthy and funny.
It features performances of various styles from around the world, with a particular emphasis on oriental influences. Combining classics with pop, you can enjoy not only Teresa Teng's classic songs but also Jay Chou's latest hits.
Performers even don traditional Qing Dynasty costumes to perform a magnificent court dance. Each performance is full of traditional oriental colors, and you might even feel like you are watching a performance in China.
Of course, Chinese-style performances alone are far from enough. The performances also include unique performances or dances from Thailand, North Korea, Vietnam, Russia, and India.
Then, he introduced the seats. Ordinary seats: located on the second floor, farther away from the stage.
VIP seats are located on the first floor, closer to the stage.
Our seats were Gold VIP: located on the first floor, facing rows 1 to 8 of the stage, with excellent viewing experience.
After the introduction, Director Jin led me to a quiet place and asked, "There's an old song called 'The Moon Represents My Heart.' Can you sing it?"
I nodded. Suddenly, I felt strange and asked, "Why do you ask this question?"
Director Jin smiled and didn't answer me.
The time came and he took us in. As we were looking for our seats, I spotted Sasha and Dana, and then Mr. and Mrs. Charon.
Director Jin led me to sit between Charun and Dana. After I sat down, I found that this was a very interesting arrangement.
On my left is Director Jin, which makes it convenient for me to communicate with Mr. Chalun. On my right is Sasha, which makes it convenient for me to communicate with Dana.
Behind us were the six people from Qing Ruo. As for those around us, I assumed they were all employees of Mr. Zhalun's company, as well as his bodyguards.
Because I felt that they were sitting there very quietly, and occasionally when someone stood up and walked out, they were also hunched over.
The lights dimmed and the whole audience fell silent. Then, the lights started to light up from the last row, surging from the back to the front like a wave. Suddenly, the whole audience was brightly lit.
Director Jin told me that tonight's performance is more special than any other because Mr. Chalun has shares in this theater.
I nodded.
The curtain opened, and a row of Thai performers stood in a row. (Please forgive me for referring to "rényo" as performers throughout this post. I don't want to be locked up in a dark room; we enjoy watching performances.)
At this time, the host's voice sounded, but the host did not appear.
A loud voice spoke a long string of words, and then repeated it in Chinese:
"Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Tonight's performance is about to begin. On behalf of Mr. Chalun, please allow me to extend a warm welcome to you all. In particular, I would like to express my highest respect to Mr. Wan Shanhong and his friends who have come from afar."
Aside from our team, the Chalun family, Director Jin, Sasa, and others, no one knew who Wan Shanhong was. However, the audience applauded loudest when they heard the Gold VIP segment, and they all cast curious glances.
I said to Mr. Charon, "Thank you."
At this time, someone sitting in the back row handed Director Jin a microphone. Director Jin handed the microphone to me and patted my shoulder:
"Leader, you will sing with the stage later."
Then, one of the performers sang with great emotion:
You asked me how much I love you
How much do I love you
Director Jin gestured for me to stand up. He also gestured for everyone in our team to stand up.
So, my team and I stood up and sang along:
My love is also true
My love is true
The moon represents my heart.
…
The performers on the stage danced gracefully, but the people in the audience turned their eyes to us. There must be more than just a few Chinese people in this place, there must be many, so the audience and the audience also sang together:
A gentle kiss has touched my heart.
A deep love that makes me miss you till now
…
At this moment, my teammates and I felt extremely happy.
After one song, I sat down and stretched out my hand to shake hands with Mr. Chalun.
I said, "Thank you for your careful arrangements. I am very touched."
Mr. Chalun said, "This is the only way to show my respect for you."
Next, the performance officially begins.
Opening dance - Thai style.
"Arirang", a classic Korean folk song.
Vietnamese style dance.
Chinese song and dance "Meilan Meilan I Love You".
Russian folk songs.
Indian dance.
The monologue "Man and Woman" features a dialogue between a man and a woman, half dressed as men and half as women. The finale concludes. The performance lasts approximately 75 minutes.
After the performance, Director Jin led the others to take photos with the performers. I expressed my gratitude to the Chalun family.
After the Chalun family left, Sasha accompanied them to the door. I also took a photo with one of the performers.
Guide Jin led us on foot until we walked out of the pedestrian street, boarded a tour bus, and headed home.
Manager Wei expressed two sentiments: "First, it's such an honor to be with Mr. Wan. Second, the performers are so beautiful."
I said, "In fact, in this world, the best cooks, the best embroiderers, the best dancers, and the most handsome are all us men."
All three ladies shushed me.
Manager Wei said, "Don't be jealous. Facts speak louder than words."
Qing Ruo said, "Boss Wei, you like them so much, stay and become your son-in-law."
A burst of happy laughter broke out in the car.
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