Chapter 1243 Encountering an Immortal

Yang Cheng took a sip of tea. It is worth mentioning that in addition to the outstanding environment and refreshments, the afternoon tea at The Peninsula Hotel is also famous for their tea sets and tableware, from teapots, tea strainers, tea spoons, trays, knives and forks to refreshments. The racks, and even the sugar bowls, all use special silverware from the traditional famous brand Roberts Belt, most of which were ordered in England 80 years ago.

It is said that the hotel uses an average of 48,000 pieces of sterling silver tableware every day, with a market value of 1 million US dollars. It needs 8 special machines to clean and polish every day. Therefore, since the opening of the hotel, these tableware have always been kept bright as new when placed on the marble dining table , Glorious, tableware made of sterling silver, even if it is empty, it feels heavy in the hand.

The varieties provided in the menu are not complicated, they are all classic afternoon tea snacks and traditional English tea and coffee. Liu Jianjun ordered Assam black tea and citrus orange flower tea. The waiter happened to pass by, and offered to refill Yang Cheng's glass without saying hello.

Traditional English tea mostly uses blended black tea. First put the tea strainer on the teacup, pour the black tea slowly, and then add fresh milk according to personal taste. Yang Cheng is used to the Chinese tea ceremony since he was a child. The British custom of adding sugar and milk is not popular, and the original flavor is more delicious.

"Traditional media is indeed important, but it's not a necessity. Let's do it~ While you're in Xiangjiang this time, you can check out the traditional newspapers in Xiangjiang, and buy them if you find something suitable."

Liu Jianjun shook his head and pointed to the ceiling, "Xiangjiang's public opinion is almost in the hands of several big families and the Hong Kong government~"

Yang Cheng frowned, "I remember Ah Li just bought the South China Morning Post last year?"

"South China Morning Post" is the English-language newspaper with the largest circulation in Xiangjiang, and its influence is far-reaching. This transaction was a sensation in Xiangjiang at the time. This large-scale acquisition also benefited from Jack Ma's good reputation. Of course, the ZZ game behind Ignored, no matter what, this transaction was also regarded by Xiangjiang people as the beginning of the counterattack of mainland capital.

Regardless of what Xiangjiang people think, Jack Ma's move can be regarded as opening Xiangjiang's window for foreign investment.

"Yes, it is said that it cost over 2 billion Hong Kong dollars!" Liu Jianjun is now an insider in the media industry, so he naturally pays attention to this kind of news.

Yang Cheng went through the names of many newspapers in his mind, and finally stayed on "Ming Pao". This newspaper, which became famous because of Mr. Jin Yong, has long since lost its former glory.

Today, the real manager of "Ming Pao" is actually Zhang Xiaoqing, a Malaysian timber tycoon, who is a Chinese businessman deeply influenced by the culture of country Z. Ming Pao has always had extensive influence in Hong Kong, and has always been highly respected by Hong Kong intellectuals. If you want to win it successfully,

The obstacles are not small.

"Go to Ming Pao and try. Maybe Malaysians are willing to sell it?"

CY Entertainment is going to be listed in Xiangjiang. If Ming Pao, a well-known newspaper brand, is acquired before the IPO, it will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the stock price after listing.

Liu Jianjun knew this truth in his heart, "Okay, I will transfer people to Xiangjiang immediately, and strive to enter the negotiation stage with "Ming Pao" as soon as possible."

Yang Cheng nodded, and just about to speak, a beautiful shadow came across from the corner of her eye, huh?

Liu Jianjun waited for a while without hearing Yang Cheng's reply, and found that Yang Cheng was staring at the direction behind him in a daze, turned around curiously, and noticed the woman who was facing them sideways, so beautiful and familiar~

There was a man and a woman sitting at the same table with the beautiful woman, both of whom looked a little older. Although the lady was not young, she must have been a great beauty when she was young, and she talked and laughed with the man in a variety of ways.

"Concubine Liu?" Liu Jianjun recognized the beautiful woman. Although her hair covered most of her side face, her outstanding appearance and temperament can't be imitated by ordinary people~

Yang Cheng also recognized it as Concubine Liu Yi, and there was a small episode between the two of them, but they didn't expect to meet here, fate!

As for that graceful lady, she is her inseparable mother~

But who is that man opposite her? Looking not young, the clothes on her body are very casual, not like her godfather.

Compared with the man's casual attire, Concubine Liu's mother and daughter looked much more grand, especially Concubine Liu, wearing a caramel-colored suit and a plaid skirt, which made her look very feminine. A beige top hat echoes the beige high-heeled shoes under your feet. It is casual yet high-end, full of atmosphere!

"Boss, that old gentleman seems to be Jiang Zhiqiang, the one from Eucalyptus, a proper entertainment boss~" Liu Jianjun recognized the identity of the other party for a long time, and said in a low voice.

The distance between the two tables is not too far, about 7 or 8 meters. If the voice is too loud, it is inevitable that the other party will hear it.

Yang Cheng looked at Concubine Liu thoughtfully. She lowered her head and didn't know what she was thinking. She seemed not interested in what her mother was chatting with the boss.

"Would you like to say hello boss?"

Yang Cheng was a little moved, but still shook his head, "Let's talk about it later, they should be talking about something, it's not good to disturb in the past~"

Liu Jianjun is an expert in flattering, how could he fail to guess what Yang Cheng was thinking?

With a snicker, he summoned the waiter, wrote a sentence on an ordinary greeting card, and then pointed to Concubine Liu's table to give some instructions.

After taking the tip, the waiter readily agreed to help.

"What did you write?" Yang Cheng asked curiously.

"I asked the waiter to deliver the same tea and flowers as ours, and the paper is your boss's phone number~" Liu Jianjun said truthfully.

Yang Cheng gave him a helpless look, this guy made his own way.

but. . .

he likes~

The three-tier refreshment shelf is a feature of authentic English afternoon tea: the bottom layer is not too sweet raisin muffins. Whether the afternoon tea is good or not depends mainly on the taste of the raisin muffins. As a classic of the Peninsula Hotel, only Make 700 pieces, specially for afternoon tea. The cream with muffins is the biggest highlight. Cut the muffins in half with a knife, then tear them apart by hand, spread jam and cream and taste slowly, the cream is delicious and smooth, really Deliciously dizzying.

Even Yang Cheng, who doesn't have much love for desserts, couldn't help but like this muffin.

The middle layer is a salty snack. After tasting the sweet muffins, you need a salty mouth to relieve the greasy. The plate on this layer is composed of pies and sandwiches, among which the thin cucumber sandwich and smoked salmon sandwich are special. Refreshing and thick taste alternate, eating a strong sense of happiness.

On the top layer is a variety of rich desserts: cakes, chocolates, pies, served with crystal clear strawberry jam and smooth Devornscher cream, which has been prepared in the same way for more than half a century.

These rich desserts, such as chocolate mousse, red plum cake and mango tart, can help people better arouse the appetite for dinner.

For example, the mango tart, the small green hemisphere is wrapped with a special rice skin and rich mango sauce, gently bite open, there is a bursting texture, the juice lingers in the mouth, it can be described as a very high tip of the tongue experience, after eating there will always be It is an impulse to keep tasting, but such a small piece is not enough to eat. There is no way, people can only look forward to dinner to satisfy the desire of the tip of the tongue.

Liu Jianjun also noticed that there was no refreshment stand at Concubine Liu Yifei's table, so he sent one over.

When the waiter put the almost rack on the table and handed the greeting card to Concubine Liu, the three of them looked over at the same time, with mixed emotions. The concubine Liu was agitated, her brows were slightly wrinkled, and there was a hint of displeasure in her eyes. ; Liu was with a hint of pride and disapproval; while the boss Jiang Zhiqiang was much calmer, he just glanced casually, and there was no joy or anger on his face, as if he didn't take this matter to heart at all. Brother Young Master, try to strike up a conversation with a beautiful woman. There are too many such things, and it's not worth making any waves in your heart.

But what surprised him was that when Liu Yifei saw the young man facing the table, she just hesitated for a moment, then stood up and walked over.

"Mr. Yang?" Liu Yifei came to Yang Cheng's table and asked with a hint of uncertainty in her tone.

Yang Cheng also stood up, jokingly said, "Big stars forget things too much, didn't they agree to call me Jason?"

Seeing that she did not admit the wrong person, Liu Yifei breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled, "Sorry, I was afraid of admitting the wrong person, I didn't expect to meet you here, what a coincidence~"

Yang Cheng shrugged, "Who said no? Thank you for helping me fix the car~"

Concubine Liu's pretty face flushed, "It's because I'm not good at driving~"

Yang Cheng waved his hand, "It's okay, it will cost you after all, by the way, have you changed your phone number? If you stay in Xiangjiang for a few more days, can I ask you to have dinner together?"

Concubine Liu was hesitant to refuse. After all, she didn't have a deep friendship with Yang Cheng, but before she could open her mouth, Yang Cheng stopped the conversation, "We are friends, right? It's such a coincidence that we can't have dinner together. That's too much."

Embarrassedly smiled, Concubine Liu nodded, "Okay then, I'd rather be respectful than obedient, I'll stay in Xiangjiang for a few more days, my phone number hasn't changed, just call me anytime~"

Yang Cheng nodded, tilted her head and pouted her chin, "Then I won't delay you, your mother seems to be in a hurry~"

Concubine Liu quickly turned her head to give her mother a reassuring look, and said goodbye, "Then I'll go back first, thank you for the tea, my mother and the others don't like sweets very much, so I didn't order it, I will definitely taste it~"

"Small idea~"

After Qianying left, Liu Jianjun hurriedly asked for credit, "Boss, did I do a good job?"

Yang Cheng's eyes followed Liu Yifei's back all the time, and she nodded without distraction, "Not bad, well done~"

Liu Jianjun was also joking, but he didn't expect Yang Cheng to reward him for it.

"I didn't expect boss to know Liu Yifei~"

Concubine Liu Yi had already returned to her seat and sat down, smiling politely at him, then retracted her mind, and casually said, "I happen to know each other, where were we talking just now?"