In a spacious private room, everyone sat across from each other. Mr. Lin sat at the head of the table, accompanied by Hao Ren and Guo Lin respectively.
Three dishes handmade by the old man were served, still steaming hot.
"Let's have a taste of the old man's craftsmanship. I haven't done it for a while, so I don't know if I'm unfamiliar with it."
Mr. Lin Quan said with a smile and took the lead in using his chopsticks.
Hao Ren picked up a piece of Dongpo pork elbow and cut it into small pieces to make the taste more flavorful. When he ate it in his mouth, it was delicious, soft and glutinous, fat but not greasy.
Hao Ren had an afterthought expression on his face. Compared to his own cooking skills, it was obvious that Mr. Lin Quan's skill was more profound. This was not due to the ingredients themselves, but to his experience.
Even if you give other people the same ingredients, it is impossible to make the same dish. From the heat, to the knife skills, to the amount of condiments, the combinations, etc., every step is full of knowledge.
A master-level person makes every step perfect.
The others couldn't say anything, they just kept eating. This kind of opportunity is rare. If you miss it, you don't know when you can eat again.
Mapo Tofu, this is a classic Sichuan dish. Although it is a home-cooked dish, it is enough to test one's skill.
Hao Ren looked at the dish, took a bite, and said with admiration, "I remember that Mapo Tofu has a saying of "six flavors in one", which means that the spiciness represented by chili peppers is the first flavor, and the second flavor is
The smell of garlic sprouts is fragrant, the third is the color formed by the redness of chili peppers, the whiteness of tofu and the whiteness of garlic sprouts, the fourth is the hotness caused by the heat, the fifth is the spicyness of small sansho peppers that numb the tongue, and finally
The sixth flavor is the crispiness of the beef when fried.
"The old man perfectly blended all six flavors. He is worthy of being the master of Sichuan cuisine."
"It's natural. The old man served many domestic and foreign politicians back then, and everyone who tasted it praised it."
Guo Lin said with a smile, "Someone tried to spend seven million a year to invite the old man but failed."
Lin Quan smiled and waved his hand, "Haha, it's all happened when I was young. It doesn't matter if you don't say it or not."
Even so, there was an unstoppable smile on his face.
Obviously, Guo Lin's flattery was spot on.
Lin Quan looked at Hao Ren and his eyes moved, "Mr. Hao seems to have a lot of experience in cooking. If there is a chance, we can learn from each other."
"Haha, I just know a little bit, how can I compare with the old man?"
Hao Ren said with a smile.
As for the spicy chicken, everyone raised their hands and praised it. The taste of the chicken is extremely tender, but it is full of spiciness and does not cover up the taste of the chicken.
Soon, other dishes were brought out. There were more than a dozen dishes, but with Zhu Yu in front, everyone could naturally notice the difference. But no one said anything. They all praised it, saying that the apprentice's cooking was 80% as good as that of Mr. Lin.
With his skill, given time, he will definitely become a great master.
After the meal was over, Mr. Lin Quan returned to the hotel Guo Lin had arranged for him. As for Hao Ren, he returned to Guo Lin's office.
"I have arranged for the financial transfer of 10 million to my brother's account. Please take a look."
Guo Lin said with a smile.
Qu Shan turned on the computer, checked it out, and nodded to Hao Ren.
Guo Lin wanted to be a hands-off shopkeeper. For him, the ten million was something he planned to throw away.
I don't care at all whether I can make money or not.
No contract was even signed.
Hao Ren couldn't do this, and asked Liu Zhengfeng to come up with a contract, "Brother's money didn't come from the strong wind, so it can't be taken in vain."
When Guo Lin saw this, he also signed with a smile.
"I heard that I know a friend who works in a theater?"
Hao Ren took the contract back and asked with a smile.
Hearing this, Guo Lin's eyes moved and he said with a smile, "I have a lot of shares in Wansheng Pictures. Why, my brother suddenly asked about this?"
He kept wondering about Hao Ren's purpose.
Hao Ren said with some embarrassment, "Didn't I invest in a movie? I want to finish filming and release it by then."
At this point, Guo Lin understood and said with a smile, "So that's it, it's simple. When the time comes, let me know and I will make arrangements. I may not be able to do anything about other theaters, but I still have a little bit of trouble with Wansheng Pictures."
Those who have the right to speak will definitely ensure that my movie can be released as scheduled."
Hao Ren felt a little embarrassed. He had repeatedly refused the other party to invest in his company before, but now he asked the other party for help, but Guo Lin immediately agreed.
After thinking for a moment, Hao Ren looked at the other person and said, "Thank you, brother."
It's a pity that his company doesn't want outsiders to get involved. Otherwise, Guo Lin could be allowed to join the company.
Guo Lin didn't care, and he didn't expect to get involved in Hao Ren's business. In his opinion, this kind of friendship was not worth mentioning.
Hao Ren had just done himself a big favor by taking over this hot potato. Strictly speaking, he owed Hao Ren a lot of favors.
After leaving Guo Lin, Hao Ren called Zhang Jinghong and told him that he needed to start organizing as soon as possible.
All information about the participants of the event and various judges has been sent out, and the rest depends on Zhang Jinghong’s organizational skills.
"I have created a separate account, which contains Director Zhang's activity funds, totaling 50 million."
Hao Ren said.
"The overall duration of this activity is about three months. Director Zhang, you can make good use of your time."
Zhang Jinghong smiled and nodded, "I understand. After receiving your notice, I will contact the team and make a plan. I estimate that I can arrive in Liuzhou City this weekend."
"I will arrange the venue for you."
Hao Ren spoke in a deep voice.
After hanging up the phone, Hao Ren told Xu Yujia to find a suitable venue.
Less than two days later, Xu Yujia came to report happily.
"I contacted Silver Maple International Hotel, and they were willing to provide a venue, and at the standard of 10,000 per day."
Xu Yujia spoke excitedly.
It seems like a lot, but 10,000 per day is not even enough to make back the rent. The daily turnover of this kind of high-end hotel starts at hundreds of thousands.
This is a grand event for chefs. Choosing their hotel will most directly bring strong popularity.
This is not something that can be easily exchanged for tens or even millions, so this hotel is losing money to gain its reputation.
With that said, Xu Yujia handed Hao Ren the information on Yinfeng International Hotel, which had been sorted out.
Hao Ren looked at the information about this hotel and felt it seemed familiar.
However, I can't think of a familiar reason yet.
"Okay, let's book this hotel tentatively."
Hao Ren nodded and said.
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On the weekend, Hao Ren brought people from the administrative department to the airport to greet Zhang Jinghong.
"It's such an honor to have my brother come to greet me personally."
Zhang Jinghong said with a smile.
Beside him were two assistants, one male and one female.
"Where are the others?"
Hao Ren was a little curious.
"Haha, the rest of the crew took the high-speed train or bus. They will probably arrive this afternoon. Let's go to the hotel first."
Zhang Jinghong said with a smile.
Hao Ren nodded, picked him up, and rushed to the hotel.
On the way, Zhang Jinghong looked at Hao Ren who was driving and joked with a smile, "I'm so rich, but I drive myself. Is it because I can't afford to hire a driver?"
Hao Ren responded with a smile, "It's good to drive by yourself, at least you can rest assured."
In fact, it was because he didn't find the right person. A big man was responsible for his safety. It would have been perfect if he could drive, but because he really couldn't, Hao Ren could only drive by himself.
Just like last time, when Luo Song was arranged, unless it was someone he absolutely trusted, like a big man, how could Hao Ren dare to trust others.
Zhang Jinghong didn't say anything more, and a group of people rushed to the Silver Maple International Hotel.
After getting off the bus at the hotel entrance, there were already many greeting people lined up on both sides to greet us. The leader was a woman wearing a manager badge.
When Hao Ren saw the other party, he suddenly remembered the other party's identity. Wasn't that the person he met on a blind date for the first time? What was his name? He glanced at the other party's nameplate, and Hao Ren remembered, Su Xi.
Su Xi looked at Hao Ren with a hint of astonishment in her eyes. She was notified by her superiors that a big client would be coming today and was specially greeted. She didn't expect that the person she met was Hao Ren.
Thinking of the scene when the two met, Su Xi felt her face turn red.
Now Hao Ren and Zhang Jinghong are in front. Su Xi, as the hotel lobby manager, naturally has some knowledge of customers' outfits. Although she is not too familiar with the clothes on Hao Ren, they cost hundreds of thousands at least, especially the ones on the wrists.
A watch, if she read it correctly, it was a Patek Philippe limited edition, priced at least one million.
However, she didn't have time to say anything, so she stepped forward to greet him with a smile on her face.
"Dear customers, welcome to Silver Maple Hotel. I will be responsible for receiving you all the time. If you need anything, you can call me at any time."
Su Xi said respectfully, leading the way.
Hao Ren looked at the other person, blinked, and smiled. Su Xi turned her head subconsciously, not wanting to look, and feeling a little embarrassed.
Taking Zhang Jinghong into the reserved room, they don't need to book this hotel at the moment. When the crew is really ready for the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and even the finals, then the hotel will come into play.
After settling the other party, when Hao Ren was about to leave, Su Xi suddenly stepped forward quickly, handed him a note, and then trotted away.
Hao Ren picked up the note and looked at it. There was a line of delicate characters written on it, "Sorry, I misunderstood you last time."
Hao Ren smiled and rolled the note into a ball.
Xu Yujia on the side looked at this scene with a hint of vigilance in her eyes. She wanted to step forward to see what was on the note, but she saw Hao Ren balling up the note.
"Looks like another vixen!"
Xu Yujia thought angrily.
…
After settling Zhang Jinghong, Hao Ren felt relieved. Professional matters were left to professionals and he didn't have to worry too much.
A few days later, Hao Ren also received good news. Yi Xueming found a suitable place for planting.
"This is a plain with a wide area, and there is a lake nearby. The water source problem can also be solved..."
Yi Xueming reported to Hao Ren.
He also took photos and videos, and all the information was fully prepared.
"I have already inquired. This land belongs to the government's planning land. What plans there are have not been finalized yet. If we want to get it, we must apply with the government..."
Having said this, Yi Xueming paused. He knew that Hao Ren and Jiang Guohua had a good relationship, so this kind of thing should be very simple.