Chapter 171: A New Friend
Chen Jie and his entourage had a very uneventful life in Boston. No one in this city dared to challenge Chen Jie in the ring. This is thanks to New York TV. They recorded Chen Jie's seven-day guard. And when Chen Jie and the others left, they selected some wonderful shots, edited them and played them. Now everyone in the United States knows how terrifying Chen Jie's strength is. There are still people there who dare to go to the ring and touch Chen Jie's tiger whiskers. So Chen Jie once again turned the ring into a podium in Boston, teaching the crowd some tips for self-defense.
With the skyrocketing popularity of Chen Jie, the box office of "Ip Man" has also risen. Now there are more than 1,300 movie theaters in the United States showing the movie "Ip Man". In three weeks of release, it has already exceeded $80 million. This can make Wrinkles happy, this is the most profitable movie released by Golden Harvest since its establishment, although it is not Golden Harvest's own investment and shooting, but according to the contract, Golden Harvest has obtained more than 10 million US dollars in profits from the distribution of "Ip Man"! Hong Jinbao is also worthy of the name of the highest-grossing director of Chinese films. This made Hong Jinbao happy, of course, Hong Jinbao was not happy with the increase in fame. He is a shareholder of Longteng Pictures! Although he only has a 10% stake, he can at least share millions of dollars at the US box office of the movie "Ip Man". If all the income of "Ip Man" is calculated, Hong Jinbao's share of the profits is almost equal to his net worth of so many years of hard work.
Little Alain Ryder was even happier, whether it was Wrinkle Huai or Chen Jie, who didn't make as much money as 20th Century Fox.
If there is anyone involved who is not very happy now, it is Chen Jie. With Chen Jie's popularity skyrocketing, he can no longer take Zhao Yuzhi shopping at will! This made Chen Jie somewhat depressed.
The trip to Boston was uneventful. When everyone returned to San Francisco again, Chen Jie and the others were welcomed like never before. I have to say that the Chinese are still very powerful in San Francisco.
Chen Jie and the others couldn't refuse the kindness of the local Chinese, so they played with everyone for a while before returning to the hotel.
originally thought that Chen Jie should be fine after returning to the hotel. However, the wrinkled arms brought Chen Jie an unexpected visitor.
When Chen Jie and Zhao Yuzhi threw their luggage into the room and were about to go out, Wrinkle carried a middle-aged man who looked to be in his 40s and blocked the two of them.
"Ajie, let me introduce you, this is Mr. Li Zhipeng. He specifically asked me to help him introduce you to him! Wrinkle said.
Chen Jie looked at this person named Li Zhipeng, and it seemed that this person was still quite gentle. Chen Jie's first impression of him was not bad.
"Hello Mr. Li, just call me Applejack. I wonder what Mr. Li is looking for me? Chen Jie asked.
"Hello Applejack, it's finally the real person who met you. What is Mr. Li's name, how old am I, if you don't mind, call me brother! Li Zhipeng said very angrily.
"Then you're welcome, Brother Zhipeng!" Chen Jie said with a smile.
"Haha, okay, this is what Brother Zhipeng taught, and I feel so comfortable." Li Zhipeng said with a smile.
Chen Jie didn't see that Li Zhipeng still had such a bold personality under his appearance!
"Brother Zhipeng specially asked Uncle Huai to introduce me, I don't know if there is anything I need help with?" Chen Jie said.
"I can't help it, I just want to get to know you well. Applejack may not know, but I'm a fan of your books! Li Zhipeng said.
Chen Jie never thought that Li Zhipeng would be able to say such an answer. I was stunned for a moment.
"Don't be stunned, I've already set a location, let's talk while eating!" Li Zhipeng said.
Li Zhipeng did not set a location in the hotel where Chen Jie and others stayed, but set a location in a Chinese hotel in San Francisco's Chinatown. When Chen Jie and others rushed to this hotel. Chen Jie couldn't help but sigh. The decoration of this hotel is quite Chinese classical style. Even the name of the private room is designed according to the name of the Chinese dynasty. Such as the Great Qin Empire, the early Tang Dynasty or something.
After Chen Jie took a general look at these, he couldn't help but feel that the owner of this hotel was a genius. Not to mention that it was in the 80s, even in the 21st World in Chen Jie's previous life, Chen Jie had only heard about it.
"Applejack, do you like the style of that dynasty?" Li Zhipeng asked.
After Chen Jie thought for a while, he looked at Li Zhipeng and said, "Song Dynasty!" β
"Oh!" Li Zhipeng said with some surprise: "I thought you would choose the Tang Dynasty or the Han Dynasty!" β
Chen Jie smiled for a moment and said, "Although our famous clan was indeed very powerful during the Tang and Han dynasties, the Song Dynasty was the period when the culture developed to its peak. It's rare to come to this kind of hotel with the theme of Chinese culture, of course I want to appreciate it! β
"Hehe, it seems that Ajie is still very good at studying the history of our Chinese nation!" Li Zhipeng said as he walked.
"It's not very researched, but I'm just interested in some history!" Chen Jie said.
Li Zhipeng and Chen Jie chatted while walking, and came to a private room with the theme of Song Dynasty culture. This private room is decorated in an antique style, and even the tables and chairs are built in the style of the Song Dynasty. There are also two waiters in this private room, dressed in retro costumes that are also modeled after those of the Song Dynasty.
After a few people took their seats, Li Zhipeng instructed the waiter to make a few special delicacies, and asked everyone if they wanted to eat. After everyone finished ordering, Chen Jie looked at Li Zhipeng and said
"Who is the owner of Brother Zhipeng's hotel? I'm interested in the owner of this restaurant right now! Chen Jie said.
"Hear what you're interested in!" Li Zhipeng said curiously.
"The dΓ©cor of this hotel is not only appealing to customers. It can also promote our Chinese culture. It is not only to make money, but also to promote national culture! The owner of this restaurant is an absolute genius! Chen Jie said.
"Applejack, you're too awarded!" Li Zhipeng said with a smile.
After Chen Jie heard Li Zhipeng's words, he first shook his head, then reflected, and looked at Li Zhipeng with some surprise and said
"Brother Zhipeng, is this hotel yours!"
Li Zhipeng nodded with a smile and said
"I'm the owner of this restaurant, but I didn't come up with the idea. It was an idea my brother gave me when he was a student at Stanford. It took a lot of effort to open this restaurant. Each private room is decorated in imitation of the characteristics of the dynasty at that time. For this reason, I have consulted with a number of experts and scholars. The waiters in each private room are professionally trained to serve with the etiquette of the time. Like Applejack said, my brother is indeed a genius, but unfortunately because of my relationship, this hotel will not serve the outside world easily. What a waste of my brother's brilliant idea! β
"Why not serve the outside world? This hotel is so well decorated, if the external service business is very hot! Hong Jinbao asked with some puzzlement on the side.
"Sanmao, you don't understand, Mr. Li's identity is a bit special in San Francisco, and this hotel is a place he uses to greet his friends!" Wrinkle said.
"That's right, Mr. Wrinkle understands me, this hotel only entertains some friends, and I will give a few people a membership card for a while, and this hotel only entertains customers with membership cards! If you want to dine here in the future, you just need to come with your membership card! Li Zhipeng said with a smile.
"Membership!" Chen Jie looked at Li Zhipeng with bright eyes and said, "Brother Zhipeng, this idea won't be given to you by your brother!" β
"Hehe, Applejack, you're so smart, you can guess it." Li Zhipeng looked at Chen Jie with a smile and said.
"Brother Zhipeng, I'm getting more and more interested in your brother now! Can you introduce me to me? Chen Jie looked at Li Zhipeng and said.
In Chen Jie's opinion, Li Zhipeng's younger brother is either through the world like himself. Otherwise, Li Zhipeng's younger brother is definitely a business genius. He can see future business opportunities 20 years in advance! Chen Jie now understands that the reason why he crossed over was because of his bastard friend. Then there is only one possibility, this younger brother of Li Zhipeng is a business wizard, and this person definitely has a very sharp sense of smell in shopping malls!
Li Zhipeng laughed out loud after listening to Chen Jie's words.