The deputy director of the Temple of Heaven Park, Director Jin from the Service Bureau, and Zou Guodong from Pierre Cardin sat at the banquet in three other private rooms to accompany them.
The guests served at these tables are all friends from the cultural world.
The vice-president and secretary-general of the Artists Association, the production director of Beijing TV Station, painters Huang Zhou, Zhong Zhifu, ceramics expert Ye Hemin, and calligrapher Shaman Weng took a seat.
Teachers and students from the two major art schools took a seat.
There is also a seat for the main members of the crew of "The Burning of the Old Summer Palace", director Li Hanxiang, "East Palace", "West Palace", "Li Fei", "Prince Gong", and the "unlucky emperor" are all here.
These people sit together and chat, which is of course full of culture.
What we ate were pastries and side dishes, but what we talked about were historical allusions and palace anecdotes.
Like how Shaguoju made a fortune from scraps from the palace in the past, how people in the Qing palace ate food in the middle of the night, why the annual banquet at the court during the Winter Solstice Festival was a flashy chore, and what happened to the Qianlong Banquet hosted by Qianlong
Such famous dishes spread, Guangxu loved to eat seafood, Cixi loved to eat duck, how did this old lady die from a greedy mouth...
Not to mention, these people have a lot of stuff in their stomachs.
The topics they talked about together were enough to compile a royal history and food miscellany.
For example, the production director surnamed Cao from Beijing TV Station said, "We should really record everyone's conversations. This is a feature film about gossiping about palace food. It can be shown directly on the station."
Already..."
Unexpectedly, his words gave the deputy director a reason to talk, and the deputy director took the opportunity to make an unkind request.
"Director Cao, as soon as you mentioned this, I thought of one thing to ask you. That is the feature film that you came to our park to shoot last month. Could you please reshoot a few more for our tourist store and this one?
Will the restaurant scenes be broadcast on the station again?"
These words immediately put the production director in trouble.
"My great director, what kind of song are you doing? We are about to submit the film for trial! You suddenly attacked me? I am really embarrassed..."
"Oh, brother, just help me. Tourism culture also needs to be reflected in all aspects. In the past, we only had politics and never paid attention to business. But now with the reform and opening up, it is different. Think about it, if your feature film
In the absence of business changes, wouldn’t that be a major flaw? How can it reflect social progress?”
Director Cao quickly revealed the deputy director’s original intention.
He couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, "Director, you are too shrewd. You are obviously trying to sell dog meat on sheep's head and want to use the feature film to make free advertising for your restaurant. Your brother stays in the park every day.
, why is this idea so avant-garde! I think you have more business acumen than those who socialize and open companies every day."
The deputy director was quite honest.
"Hey, Director, you really think highly of me. I won't hide it from you. How could I have such a mind? This is actually the idea of Manager Ning, the head of our restaurant. This young man has such business vision and business acumen.
They are all top-notch. Otherwise, how could our restaurant reach such a level?"
"To be honest, I don't have much contribution to run this restaurant, so I issued a military order on this matter. Brother, you really need to help me. You can't let me lose face because of my words, right?"
"Don't worry, if our restaurant business improves, we will definitely turn to you for TV commercials. Besides, we will have many opportunities for cooperation in the future. We will hold sculpture art exhibitions and garden parties this year, and the book market will also expand due to its increasing prosperity.
Due to the scale requirements, I have to rely on you to help promote this..."
Having said that, Director Cao could only hold his nose and admit it.
"Don't tell me, of all the parks in the capital, your Temple of Heaven is the only one that can do anything. In the past two years, your Temple of Heaven has suppressed the limelight of Beihai, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. All these activities organized by you are popular. Now
Everyone knows your name for the Temple of Heaven Sculpture Exhibition, Garden Party and Book Fair. I’m really impressed by you. I didn’t expect you to be so different even if you run a restaurant. Well, I’ll do it in advance for any major events your brother has.
Talk to me, I helped you, we need to strengthen our cooperation in the future. When you become famous in the future, you can't leave us alone and just recognize the national channel..."
"You can't, you don't know. Of course you have to be friends. Hey... don't tell me yet. I have inside information for you right now that other reporters haven't grasped yet. Let's decide
The policy is to consume first and pay later. In other words, when you eat on the second floor of our place from now on, you will eat first and then pay..."
Indeed, this news is really weighty!
You know, currently across the country, almost all state-owned catering institutions require payment first and then eating.
In fact, if Ning Weimin hadn't opened this restaurant, it would have broken the current paradigm in the catering industry.
According to the original history, it was at least 1985 that Tai Feng Tower in Beijing took the lead in making such changes and became a pioneer of reform.
Therefore, Director Cao knew based on intuition alone that this news was worth digging into when the current price system was in turmoil.
If you put in the effort, it is not difficult to make good news that attracts public attention and heated discussion.
At this moment, the "live fish with sauce" dish was also served to this table after the two main tables.
The production director strengthened his confidence and determination because of this dish, and he will try his best to make it happen!
If not for anything else, it’s because of the freshness and vigor of this dish! It’s because of this incredible cooking skill!
He believed that the future of this restaurant was unlimited, and it was indeed worthy of a special book and publicity.
Such a company is bound to be popular, so save some favors in advance so as not to suffer losses...
Of course, in addition to talking about elegant things, talking about human relations, and talking about cooperation.
Among cultural people, there are also some who are really gourmets, who are attracted only by delicious food.
For example, director Li Hanxiang picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks and after tasting it, he couldn't help but admire it.
"This fish dish is really good. I always thought that Beijing was not good at cooking fish dishes. There is no good quality fish, and the seasoning taste is not good. It is too strong. I didn't expect that there is such a delicious and brilliant fish dish.
, the fish meat is extremely delicious, it is obviously carp, but there is no earthy smell, and the light soy sauce flavor is just right..."
Liang Jiahui also agreed sincerely, "Yes, yes, what I am most not used to in Beijing is the sticky, dark and oily Shandong cuisine. This fish dish is amazing, the soup is red and bright, and it tastes great. If not
There are so many fish bones that it overtakes the taste of mandarin fish. Wow, look at its mouth. Half of its body has been eaten, but it is still moving. The chef who made this dish is amazing, I really want to see it...
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The compliments from the two Hong Kong people immediately made Liu Xiaoqin happy.
She, a leading lady in the film industry, is actually quite simple, has a straightforward temper, and has a good face.
So he picked up the wine bottle, filled both Director Li and Liang Jiahui with a glass of ice-cold beer, and said very proudly.
"Humph, you are punished with alcohol and alcohol. Every day I hear you say that this is delicious in Hong Kong City, and that is delicious, and complain that this in our capital city is salty, and that one is salty. What? You changed your gender today? You finally admit that our capital city also has delicious food, right? Then
Okay, on behalf of the people of the capital, I must give you a drink, hurry up and do it all!"
Li Hanxiang and Liang Jiahui looked at each other and couldn't help but refute.
One said, "Wow, Xiaoqin, don't misinterpret our meaning and destroy our relationship with the people of the capital. We all like the hotpot and roast duck? We just don't like some dishes very much..."
Another said, "Xiaoqin, I remember you are a Sichuan girl, can you still represent people from the capital?"
Little did they know that Liu Xiaoqin raised her neck and drank a whole cup herself first, and she was very tough.
"Why can't I represent the people of Beijing? I am an actor from Beijing Film Studio, and I will have a registered residence in Beijing soon. And now I am playing Yehenara Yulan..."
Chen Ye, who played Ci'an, was also playing the role at this time, "That's right. No matter what, Xiaoqin has to do it first. You two grown men can't be inferior to a woman? How about I join in?
Qu'er, let's toast you guys together. As promised, I'll drink it too. Then you'll have to drink three glasses in a row..."
Li Hanxiang and Liang Jiahui were both shocked and did not dare to delay any further.
The director raised his glass and said, "I can't offend you two queens..." and then "gu dong gu dong".
The "Emperor" lamented, "Hey, you mainland actresses would rather offend villains than offend you...", the same "gudonggudong".
"Ci'an" and "Cixi" raised their hands to cover their mouths at the same time, and laughed in tacit understanding.
But this is not the end of the story. "Fei Li" and "Prince Gong" who are sitting at the same table also share the same hatred.
As soon as they finished drinking, the two of them filled up the "director" and "emperor" with wine bottles.
"Prince Gong" said, "Director, you have to give me some face. You can't drink Xiaoqin's. If you don't drink mine, I respect you. Let's have another drink..."
"Li Fei" showed a refreshing energy that was never seen in the movie.
"Hey, what happened to our mainland actresses? Are you saying we hold grudges? Your Majesty, you are right. Come, let's have a drink too..."
"ah?"
Li Hanxiang and Liang Jiahui were dumbfounded on the spot!