Chapter 191: An Agreement is reached
At noon the next day, in a western restaurant not far from Media Asia Records, Wei Xiong and He Chaoqiong chatted while eating, Wei Xiong was still so energetic, and He Chaoqiong couldn't see the slightest difference on his face, just like a pair of old friends, they talked happily.
The main purpose of the two meeting for dinner today is to talk about the Portuguese and Macao government's plan to attract investment from Macao TV stations, in fact, the specific content is similar to what Ho Chaoqiong said last time, a total of three stages, before the end of this year to introduce private funds for the first time, accounting for 49% of the total shares.
The Portuguese and Macau governments will retain a controlling stake, but will withdraw from the management of the company and only retain a seat on the board of directors to oversee the company's operations.
The difference is in the second stage, originally He Chaoqiong said that he would reduce his stake to 35% again by the end of next year, but now the plan is to reduce it to 30%. It can be seen that the negative mentality of the Portuguese and Macao governments. The last phase was completed 90 years ago, with only 10% of the shares retained.
Towards the end of the lunch, the two reached a preliminary agreement, under which Wei Xiong would personally acquire 29% of the shares of Macau Television and become the chairman of the board of directors, while the remaining 20% would be acquired by the Ho family, with Ho Chao Qiong as president. As for the specific purchase price, it will be negotiated with the Portuguese and Macao governments.
"That's it. Wei Xiong raised his glass, smiled slightly, and said, "Today is a good day, I wish us a happy cooperation in the future." ”
"Ding. The two goblets touched lightly, He Chaoqiong drank the remaining red wine in the glass, and then said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "It seems that you are very confident in bringing Macau TV back to life, we are also partners now, can you reveal a little." ”
"Of course no problem, I've always been very sincere to my friends, is there anything going on? ”
"Oh?" He Chaoqiong's face immediately showed an interested look: "I heard you say so mysterious, even if there is something, I will push it away." ”
After a pleasant lunch, He Chaoqiong followed Wei Xiong to Tianheng Film and Television Company with a curious heart, which is also located in Wan Chai District, in fact, not far from Media Asia Records, and closer to the western restaurant where they ate, and it took less than two minutes to get in the car.
When they walked into the company, Zheng Henian, who had been waiting at the door of the company for a long time, hurriedly got up to greet them: "Mr. Wei, you are here, please come in." ”
Looking at his appearance, he obviously doesn't know He Chaoqiong, which is normal, after all, He Chaoqiong has just returned from studying in the United States not long ago, and the media in this era is far less developed than in the 21st century. Maybe he was thinking in his heart at this time: This should be a female companion of Mr. Wei.
"Are you all ready? After receiving an affirmative answer, Wei Xiong followed Zheng Henian directly to a small screening room. He Chaoqiong naturally followed, she looked at the screening room, and wondered if the good thing Wei Xiong said was a TV series?
No wonder He Chaoqiong thinks so, it is estimated that today's Tianheng Film and Television is shooting TV series in the eyes of everyone in the outside world, how could they never have thought that Tianheng Film and Television would also shoot variety show-type entertainment programs. Because without this concept, He Chaoqiong naturally would not think about it.
"I can tell you, it's definitely not what you think it is. Wei Xiong smiled at He Chaoqiong as if he could read minds.
"Coffee, please use it slowly. A female employee held two cups of coffee on the table between the two, and after He Chaoqiong whispered thanks to the female employee, she said angrily: "Mysterious, since you brought me here, it must be related to the TV series." ”
Wei Xiong smiled noncommittally, and then all the lights in the screening room went out, and then the screen in front of him lit up, and there was no beginning of subtitles like movies or TV series, but a kitchen that looked very high-end and atmospheric
Then I saw Wei Xiong, who was wearing a black chef's suit, enter the camera from the right side, and said as if chatting with a friend: "When I was very young, I often watched Mommy cook, and in my heart, the most beautiful taste in the world is Mommy's taste, and I believe many people are the same." ”
"By the time I was twelve, I was tall enough to help Mommy, but sometimes I was kind enough to help. ”
"When I was fourteen years old, I finished a dish for the first time on my own, and I remember it was scrambled tomatoes with eggs, a very simple dish, according to Mommy, I did it very well, but it was just ...... Well, very good just to comfort me, the truth is barely able to swallow. ”
"In my opinion, food is not just something to fill the stomach, it is also a manifestation of culture. A well-prepared meal brings you not only a simple taste feeling, but also a spiritual enjoyment, and the process of eating is also a spiritual journey. ”
The words 'Twelve Legends' appeared in the center of the screen, and then the picture turned, and the camera switched to Marseille, which is full of Mediterranean style, and the iconic Notre-Dame de Jurdes, the Musée de Marseille, and the Old Port of Marseille appeared one by one.
Several shots are even taken from the air, and every time a landmark appears, the corresponding name and a short text will appear on the screen, while a male voice is introducing the southern French city, including its population, economy, culture, etc.
Finally, the camera came to the side of a road, a taxi slowly came from a distance, and after the car stopped, two people got out of the car, it was Wei Xiong and Zhou Huimin. Seeing this, He Chaoqiong turned her head and glanced at Wei Xiong hatefully, and then turned her attention back to the screen.
Obviously, this is not a movie or a TV series, it is like a discipline film and a food show, and He Chaoqiong can't figure out what it is.
But before she knew it, she was completely fascinated, when she saw Wei Xiong and Zhou Huimin frolicking and playing on the farm, and her husband and wife were playing and experiencing the farmhouse, she only felt sour; when she saw Wei Xiong angrily take off his T-shirt, revealing his sturdy upper body, and shooting a huge bluefin tuna with a speargun, she couldn't help but blush and heartbeat; when she saw Wei Xiong painting Zhou Huimin in the sunset,
She only hated why the woman bathed in the sunset and the sea breeze was not her, and when she saw Wei Xiong use a cod to make a cod feast for Zhou Huimin, she couldn't help but swallow her saliva, she had never had such a great desire for food......
"Today, I will make you a dish that combines Chinese and Western dishes, which I invented myself - pan-fried cod with Chinese sauce, pan-fried cod is a dish that is biased towards Western style, if it is accompanied by a rich Chinese sauce, there will be a different taste, I personally like it. ”
"Is there anything you need me to help with?" Zhou Huimin's inquiry came from the screen, at this time she was standing in the kitchen with Wei Xiong, her youthful and beautiful image looked beautiful and delicious, adding a lot of color to the picture, but that's all, it didn't seem to help at all.
"You wash these up. Wei Xiong pointed to the potatoes, onions and other vegetables in the next frame, and he began to marinate the cod fillet, saying as he operated: "Since the meat of the cod is relatively soft, the slices should not be too thin, otherwise they will fall apart if you are not careful." ”
"First add shredded ginger, a little wine, then black pepper, not too much, otherwise it will cover the umami of the fish, and finally add a little lemon juice, turn it over, the two whole pieces of fish are stained with the sauce, and then set aside, to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes. ”
"Next, put the potatoes in the pot and cook them, so that they can be cooked a little bit. Wei Xiong put a peeled potato into the already boiling pot, and then began to other vegetables, the onion was cut into circles, the green onion was diced, and then he took out a set of tools and knives specially used for carving, and after a while, the carrot in his hand became the shape of a fish, not to mention the shape of the god, but at least the appearance is very exquisite.
"Wow, what a beautiful little fish. Zhou Huimin picked up a small plate with 'carrot fish' and looked at it with interest, I used to eat in some high-end restaurants, and I often saw some flowers, birds, and fish carved with ingredients on the plate as decorations.
But today is the first time I have seen the carving process with my own eyes, and I just think it is very magical, and it is clear that this is not something that can be done in general.
"Carving is a skillful job that is difficult to complete without learning it, and it is also time-consuming, so if you are cooking at home, you don't need to. After Wei Xiong finished speaking, the picture stayed on the 'carrot fish' and the pickled cod for a few seconds each.
Then it was switched back to Wei Xiong.
"Okay, the potatoes should have been cooked badly. ”
Turn off the stove, scoop the potatoes out of the pot and put them in a bowl, and then say to Zhou Huimin: "You use a spoon to mash the potatoes, the more crushed the better." ”
While Zhou Huimin was pressing the potatoes, Wei Xiong put a frying pan on another stove, put a piece of butter on low heat, put a piece of butter in the pan when it was hot, then spread a layer of onion rings on top of the butter, and then put the marinated cod fillets on the onion rings, and after two minutes, turn over the other side and continue to fry.
"There are two main reasons to put onions in the bottom of the pan, one is to prevent the fillets from burning, which will affect the taste and appearance, and the other is to absorb the aroma of the onion during the frying process. Of course, if you are too troublesome, you can also do without onions and fry them directly on the bottom of the pan. ”
After frying until golden brown on both sides, Wei Xiong put the fried cod fillets on a plate, and the onion at the bottom of the pot was not poured out, but directly added appropriate water to the pot, boiled over high heat, added three spoons of soy sauce, two spoons of oyster sauce, and then added a spoonful of sugar, and boiled like this for two minutes.
Scoop up all the onions from the pan and pour in the mashed potatoes and diced green onions, stirring constantly to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
After two minutes, turn off the heat, add a few drops of sesame oil, mix well, and the sauce is ready. Then it was time to put the pan-fried cod on one side of a rectangular white plate, and on the other side was a 'carrot fish', connected by a slice of lemon.
Then pour the sauce over the cod and 'carrot fish', and add a few drops to the rest of the space as a garnish. This is a delicate and delicious pan-fried cod with Chinese sauce.