Chapter 398: Warm-up
As the start of the auction approached, the parking lot in front of the Jinrong Club became more and more lively. Many luxury cars have pulled into the parking lot, and most of the people who got out of the cars were celebrities in the food and beverage industry on Hong Kong Island. Among these people are the owners of large restaurants, the managers of high-end hotels, famous chefs, the heads of high-end food companies, and of course, some famous gourmets.
These people are celebrities in the food circle, and they naturally know each other. Although there is still competition between many people, it is natural that they will not go head-to-head with their opponents on such occasions. Everyone greeted each other politely, exchanged information with each other, and guessed what the "Xianhu Farm Agricultural Products Co., Ltd." was coming from, and whether the auction would really live up to its name as advertised.
In addition to these bigwigs in the local food circle, there are also many strange faces who have also come to Jinrong Club, and these people have come from the mainland after receiving the news.
Compared with Hong Kong Island, there are fewer opportunities to buy the best abalone in the mainland. Therefore, although many people are skeptical of the content advertised, there are still many mainland businessmen who come to the auction with the idea of not missing any opportunity. If you're lucky enough to get one or two of the best abalones, it's enough to make these people happy.
I have to say that Xiao Ping's momentum for more than a week has been very successful, and everyone knows the news of the auction. Not only have almost all the people with a little fame and strength in the Hong Kong Island food circle appeared, but even the mainland that did not do any advertising also came to so many people, and the effect of such an advertisement was enough to make the planner Zhang Yan proud.
However, Zhang Yan also knows very well in his heart that it can cause such a big sensation, in addition to the power of advertising. The more important reason is that the goods auctioned are really too attractive. In order to do a good job in this advertising planning, Zhang Yan also learned some knowledge about abalone. If the quality and quantity of abalone at the auction were as advertised, the auction would definitely go down in history.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yan was a little worried. Because he hasn't seen the main characters of the auction yet, those superb dried abalones. This made him secretly glance at Xiao Ping beside him, and couldn't help but ask him in a low voice: "Mr. Xiao, so many people have come, your auction items ...... Can it be delivered in time?"
Xiao Ping knew what Zhang Yan was worried about, and smiled confidently: "Don't worry, I won't write empty checks." By the way, the media reporters have arrived, and you have more experience in dealing with them, so please help say hello. ”
Since Xiao Ping has the ability to get an advertising space before the Spring Festival. It is naturally difficult for the media to send a few reporters to report on this auction. Dealing with the media was originally Zhang Yan's responsibility, and he quickly left in a hurry after answering.
Not long after Zhang Yan left, Xiao Ping also came to the largest banquet hall in the club. On one side of the hall, several thermostatic humidifiers have been set up, and the dried abalone wrapped in each of them is neatly placed. Next to these display cases, there are two sets of brand new kitchen utensils, along with stoves and steamers. At this time, the two steamers were still steaming, and a mellow fragrance was slowly wafting into the hall with the heat.
Xiao Ping checked it and didn't find any problems. I couldn't help but nod in satisfaction. Jinrong is worthy of being a high-level club under Ye Dexiang's name, and it is indeed not easy for the staff to arrange everything in an orderly manner in a short period of time.
As soon as Xiao Ping finished inspecting everything in the restaurant, it was time for the auction. With the restaurant door being opened. The crowd that came to the auction immediately walked in.
In order to achieve the maximum publicity effect, there is no threshold for this auction, and anyone who is interested can watch it. Of course. If you want to participate in the auction, you still need to pay a separate deposit. Otherwise, you will not get the bidding card issued by the organizer. Naturally, I am not qualified to bid at the auction.
As soon as everyone entered the hall, they smelled the fragrance in the air. Most of the people who come to the auction are people who know the goods. When they smelled this fragrance, many people were surprised. This is clearly a fragrance that can only be boiled by the best abalone, but just smelling this smell, many people have a little more expectation for this auction.
Xiao Ping stood behind the auction table, looking at the surprised people walking into the hall with a look of surprise. After everyone was seated, Xiao Ping said unhurriedly into the microphone: "Hello everyone." The contemptible person is the manager of Xianhu Farm Agricultural Products Co., Ltd., Xiao Ping. First of all, allow me to welcome you and thank you for the trust you have placed in me. I know that you can attend this auction, which means that you still believe in me and don't think of me as a liar full of nonsense. ”
Xiao Ping's words caused a chuckle, and when the laughter gradually quieted down, he continued: "But I also know very well that if you want you to fully believe me, you still have to see the real chapter at the auction." However, before the auction officially started, I also arranged a small program, I hope everyone will enjoy it. ”
Speaking of this, Xiao Ping nodded to the two chefs who had been waiting next to him for a long time. The chefs, who had already prepared the abalone, immediately opened the steamer in front of them and took out the steamed abalone from it.
As soon as the two abalone came out of the pot, it immediately caused a burst of exclamation. Everyone here is knowledgeable, and they all see that the size of these two abalone is indeed up to the standard of two abalones. Seeing that Xiao Ping casually steamed off two two-headed abalones, many people began to believe that the content on the advertisement was indeed true.
As soon as the chef takes the abalone out, he uses a knife to cut the abalone into very thin slices and place them on a dish that has been prepared for a long time. The waiter in the clubhouse distributed the dishes with abalone to everyone, seeing that Xiao Ping actually planned to invite everyone to taste the taste of the best abalone.
After the chef finishes dividing one abalone, he quickly takes the other one out of the steamer and continues to slice it. The chef at Kam Wing Club is already good at making seafood, and he cuts abalone very quickly. It didn't take long for everyone in the audience to get a slice of abalone, even the media reporters.
Although the chef cuts the abalone very thinly, there is only enough food for about 30 people to eat. However, there were more than 300 people at the scene, and many well-intentioned people secretly calculated that the two chefs had cut a total of twelve abalones, and they were only two abalones!
Everyone was shocked by Xiao Ping's generosity, and he casually took out a dozen two-headed abalone for everyone to taste, I'm afraid that no one can do this except Xiao Ping. And when everyone began to taste the abalone on the plate, the surprise in their hearts immediately rose to a new level, and their faces showed expressions of surprise and joy. (To be continued.) )
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