Cai Yan went out to run errands, and suddenly received a call from the company halfway, saying that a distinguished guest was visiting, so he had to put down what he was doing and hurried back.

As soon as he entered the company's gate, the secretary hurriedly greeted him.

"Where's Mr. Lin?"

"In your office."

Cai Yan nodded, and asked while going upstairs, "Did Mr. Lin say anything about looking for me?" ”

The secretary who followed behind him shook his head, "When Mr. Lin came, he said that he wanted to see you, but he didn't say anything else." ”

Cai Yan walked into the office and saw Lin Youlun standing in front of the bookcase on the side of the desk with his hands in his hands, visiting the collection of books inside with great interest.

Hearing the footsteps, Lin Youlun turned his head and smiled slightly when he saw Cai Yan, "I didn't expect Mr. Cai to be so good at food." ”

"Collect some indiscriminately, which makes Mr. Lin smile." Cai Yan replied modestly.

Lin Youlun turned around, came to the sofa in the rest area with Cai Yan and sat down, then leaned down on the back of the sofa, lifted Erlang's legs, and the expression on his face looked very relaxed, "Even Zha Lao said that Mr. Cai is a really chic person, eating, drinking and having fun is the true meaning of life, and people like me who are running for fame and fortune are falling behind." ”

"Mr. Lam, don't say that, I started to study food, but because my father came to Hong Kong once, he couldn't find a seat for tea and was humiliated by the waiter, so he worked hard to get in touch with the food industry, and then started writing food reviews. So in the end, I'm just a layman chasing fame and fortune in the world. ”

Because of filming "The Hangover" together, Cai Yan and Lin Youlun are already very familiar with each other, but Cai Yan will not talk and laugh in front of Lin Youlun casually like Huang Zhan. Huang Zhan mainly developed in the music industry. Lin Youlun's identity will not bring him too many scruples. And Cai Yan has been begging for a living in the film industry, and he always maintains a polite attitude when talking to Lin Youlun.

Lin Youlun and Cai Yan chatted casually for a few more words, and then raised their hands and looked at their watches.

"Mr. Cai doesn't have any arrangements at noon? If you don't have one, let's have lunch together. ”

"Listen to me." Cai Yan really didn't understand the purpose of Lin Youlun's coming to find him today, but he still agreed.

"No, no, Mr. Cai is in charge of today's meal, and you decide where to eat." Lin Youlun waved his hand, "Mr. Cai has written so many food reviews. I think there's a good place to recommend, right? ”

Cai Yan's heart became more and more puzzled, but he nodded quietly on the surface, "There is a new restaurant in North Point, the store is not very big, but the main Huaiyang cuisine tastes good, and the owner of that restaurant is an acquaintance of mine, we can also eat private dishes that do not receive foreign guests in the past." ”

Lin Youlun nodded, and promised to go to the restaurant Cai Yan said.

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North Point is located in the middle of Hong Kong's Eastern District and is the northernmost area of Hong Kong Island. In the 50s, it was the most densely populated area in the world. Because it is a residential area, there are many restaurants nearby.

The restaurant Cai said is located in the middle of Chunyang Street. There are two floors, the lower floor is the counter, the hall for the city's sake and dinner, and the upper floor is the private room. On the black lacquer gate, the plaque of the three words "Yawei Zhai" is hung high.

On the plaque of the restaurant, Lin Youlun looked a little familiar, Cai Yan saw Lin Youlun's eyes on it, and said with a smile: "Mr. Lin also has a study of calligraphy?" ”

"Mr. Cai, do you know who wrote the words on this plaque?" Lin Youlun asked rhetorically.

"Let's let the host introduce Mr. Lin!" Cai Yan said and beckoned to the man who was coming out of the counter, "Chuanchun, I brought you a distinguished guest today, come and say hello." ”

Cai Yan called out that the shopkeeper was a bald fat man with a round body and a warm smile on his face.

Lin Youlun recognized the other party's identity at a glance - Jin Yong's son Zha Chuanchun, and that face was simply carved out of the same mold as Jin Yong.

When the two shook hands, Lin Youlun said in surprise: "Mr. Cha, when did you open such a restaurant, why have I never heard Zha Lao mention it?" ”

Cha Chuanchun did not follow the literature, he studied accounting when he was studying in the UK, and after returning to Hong Kong, he has been working in the publishing company of the Ming Pao Group. After Lin Youlun bought Ming Pao from Jin Yong, Cha Chuanchun quickly resigned from his position in the publishing company, and Jin Yong rarely mentioned this son in front of Lin Youlun.

"I don't like to read since I was a child, but I have a soft spot for eating, and I want to thank Mr. Lin, if you hadn't taken over the "Ming Pao" from your father and took over this career, I wouldn't have been able to get out so easily and do what I like to do...... The plaque of this restaurant is handwritten by my father. Zha Chuanchun explained with a smile.

The door is not a place to speak, and Zha Chuanchun then invited Lin Youlun and Cai Yan to go to the private room on the second floor and personally serve tea and sit together.

"Both of you are busy people, why are you so free today?"

"Mr. Lin said that he wanted me to recommend food, and then I thought of you." Cai Yan took a sip of tea, put down the cup and said.

Zha Chuanchun's eyes flashed with curiosity, "Mr. Lin is also interested in food?" ”

Lin Youlun nodded, "Yes, I wanted to make a documentary about food, and I originally wanted to ask Mr. Cai for help, but Mr. Cha is here, so you can also help me take a look." ”

Lin Youlun explained his intentions, and Cai Yan and Zha Chuanchun were both stunned.

"Mr. Lin has found the right person this time, I can't write articles, but when it comes to eating, I can still make some suggestions." Zha Chuanchun said quite complacently.

Cai Yan didn't rush to respond, he was not as casual as Cha Chuanchun, his mind was heavier, and he knew that Lin Youlun would not shoot a food documentary for no reason, there must be other reasons for this.

"I have studied Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Indian cuisine, and French cuisine, but I don't know which aspect Mr. Lu Daolin wants to photograph?" Cha Chuanchun was very enthusiastic about this matter and took the initiative to help come up with ideas.

"As long as it is traditional Chinese cuisine, it is not limited to a certain cuisine." Lin Youlun replied very simply.

"It's easy to do, there are all kinds of cuisines here in Hong Kong, and the material for the documentary should be very easy to find." Zha Chuanchun introduced a lot of treasures to Lin Youlun. Cai Yan was on the side, but he didn't speak.

Put the food on the table. For each dish, Cha Chuanchun specially introduced the craftsmanship and historical origin to Lin Youlun. Lin Youlun nodded from time to time and listened very carefully.

Zha Chuanchun was talking excitedly, and the waiter who served the food just now hurriedly ran into the private room, leaned into Zha Chuanchun's ear and whispered a few words.

"My father also came here for dinner today, and the others have now arrived at the door, so let's go and say hello." Cha Chuanchun stood up and explained as he walked out.

As soon as I heard that Jin Yong was also here. Of course, Lin Youlun and Cai Yan couldn't continue to sit like this, and they also went downstairs with Zha Chuanchun to greet them.

Jin Yong didn't feel strange when he saw Cai Yan, but when he saw Lin Youlun also walking out, his expression was suddenly a little surprised.

Zha Chuanchun stood aside, his expression was slightly restrained, in front of his father, he couldn't talk and laugh as casually as he did just now.

Jin Yong has always complained about Cha Chuanchu's concentration on "eating", and it was only after he entrusted "Ming Pao" to Lin Youlun that his attitude towards Cha Chuanchun's research on food changed, but in front of outsiders. He has always been reluctant to mention Cha Chuanchun.

Not many people know about Cha Chuanchun's restaurant, and Jin Yong also forbade him to advertise in newspapers. Seeing Lin Youlun appear here, Jin Yong quickly had a plan in his heart.

"Lin Sheng came here with Mr. Cai, right?"

Lin Youlun said with a smile: "I also arrived at the place to know that Lu Dao Chuanchun is the owner of this restaurant, I knew that there was such a place in Lu Dao, and I would definitely come over often." ”

Jin Yong smiled and motioned for everyone to go upstairs to talk.

Back upstairs in the private room, Jin Yong and Lin Youlun sat in the middle, Cha Chuanchun and Cai Yan accompanied them, Jin Yong curiously asked Lin Youlun and Cai Yan the purpose of eating here.

"Mr. Lin is going to make a documentary about Chinese food, and we were discussing it just now." It was not Lin Youlun who answered Jin Yong, but Cha Chuanchun.

Lin Youlun is Jin Yong's optimistic successor, and Cha Chuanchun rushed to explain this matter, in fact, he wanted to prove to his father that his research on food was not useless, and even Lin Youlun came to him for help, indicating that it was meaningful and valuable for him to do these things.

Jin Yong's eyes fell on Cai Yan, who did not speak on the side, although Lin Youlun agreed with Cha Chuanchun's statement, but Jin Yong felt that in fact, the person Lin Youlun was really looking for should be Cai Yan, and Cha Chuanchun was just at the right time.

"How could Lin Sheng suddenly think of making a documentary about Chinese food?"

Jin Yong's words are also what Cai Yan has always wanted to ask.

"Don't hide it, this matter is not my own willingness, but by others." Lin Youlun's high-level mainland government sent a message through Huang Licheng, hoping that he would help make a propaganda film.

Jin Yong immediately understood what Lin Youlun meant, and then said worriedly: "Lin Sheng made a documentary about Chinese food, I'm afraid the mainland government may not be satisfied." ”

In order to meet the expectations of the mainland government without violating the objective position, it is difficult for Kim Yong to balance the two.

Lin Youlun nodded, "It's true that when I was thinking about the subject matter, I was very embarrassed, introducing Chinese history, foreigners would definitely not be interested; Introducing the geography of China's mountains and rivers will be a huge project to film, and I can have the patience and time, and I am willing to do this investment, but the mainland government certainly does not want to see this propaganda film come out in three or four years...... Chinese have a saying that people take food as the sky, and Chinese cannot do anything without eating, making a living is called making a living, work is called rice bowl, being employed is called mixed rice, spending savings is called eating old books, mixing well is called eating open, women are beautiful and beautiful, being popular is called eating fragrant, being taken care of is called eating small stoves, ignoring others is called eating alone, being hurt is called suffering, women are jealous and jealous, and then everyone asks as soon as they meet, 'Have you eaten?' After thinking about it, I think it would be more appropriate to introduce Chinese cuisine. ”

"But this kind of theme can also be done on the mainland, and we may not be able to make too many characteristics when we do it." Cai Yan finally spoke at this time, "Actually, I have seen some films like this that introduce Chinese food a long time ago, but the effect is not very satisfactory after they are broadcast overseas. ”

Jin Yong also nodded, agreeing with Cai Yan's statement.

"I also mentioned this issue when I was talking to Chuanchun just now, making documentaries, cultural things are inevitable. If you just talk about food, isn't it the same as a food column? Further, the main purpose of making this documentary is not to introduce Chinese specialties to foreigners, but to bring out some stories with humanistic significance through the simple and delicate description of food and the subtle understanding of the relationship between people and ingredients, and then after foreigners watch these, they can have a more comprehensive and objective understanding of the current living conditions of Chinese. I hope that this film is to hope that the audience can read the Chinese love of life from the Chinese's love for food. ”

As soon as Lin Youlun said this point of view, Jin Yong, Cai Yan, and Cha Chuanchun all fell into contemplation.

"In the era of food industrialization, people have lost their enthusiasm and respect for traditional food, and most of the current food documentaries stay at the level of taste and vision, so I hope this documentary can talk more deeply, not only about food, but also about the emotions behind food...... For example, you were in the mainland in your childhood, and I am sure that the food that left you the deepest memory at that time would definitely not be those so-called special dishes, but some very simple food, either from your mother's hand or from a street stall. When it comes to the delicacy of the taste, such food is certainly not as delicious as the special dishes on the table, but the memories behind it cannot be replaced by eating a few tables of dishes that are advertised as having historical origins. ”

Jin Yong nodded again and again after hearing this, indeed "nostalgia" is a kind of inseparable feeling, whether it is from the south to the north, from domestic to overseas, the so-called best food is the food made by his mother, the best thing is the hometown thing, and the best memory is the memory of childhood.

The generation of overseas Chinese who left their homeland because of the war basically still have memories of living in the mainland, and if this TV series can really start with ordinary food and arouse people's feelings of missing their hometown, its value and significance are immeasurable.

"It seems that Mr. Lin already has a complete plan and plan, but I have been thinking about it before." Cai Yan sighed softly, whether it is the meaning of the film itself or the political rewards that can be obtained by participating in the production of this film, it is very heartwarming, and he has decided to help Lin Youlun complete the filming of this film.

Cha Chuanchun also enthusiastically said: "If there is such a good thing, of course, I have to count it as a part." ”

Jin Yong did not stop his son's decision this time, but asked Lin Youlun if he had thought of a name for the documentary.

Lin Youlun picked up a slice of ham with chopsticks, thought about it and said, "It's better to call it "A Bite of China"!" ”

[Ask for a monthly pass!] Praise! (To be continued......)