Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

When Bao Yifan discovered Andy at a social dinner, he thought, "She was so young and beautiful, well-spoken, extremely smart, and had strong business skills. Isn't this the person he had always dreamed of?"

For wealthy families, a daughter-in-law who can truly marry into the family must either have a strong family background or be strong enough to make people ignore her background.

Andy is a woman who is so powerful that people can ignore her background. She herself is from a wealthy family.

In the original plot, Andy did help Bao Yifan overcome difficulties, and she never took advantage of the Bao family from beginning to end.

Even Bao Yifan's biological mother suspected that Andy was with Bao Yifan for money before she investigated. Bao Yifan, on the contrary, advised his mother not to interfere, "I like her very much, you think about it."

Bao Yifan is not a fool, why does he suddenly act like a pure little boy and insist on marrying Andy?

I thought he understood that a beautiful and wealthy woman like Andy needed a true partner, not just a cooperative partner.

I haven't chatted with you all for a long time, so let me say a few words. After these pictures, the plot of Ode to Joy is basically the same. There won't be much more to come, and other plots will be the main focus.

In the future, I will try to write less about sensitive dramas like "People" otherwise the chances of them being banned will be too high. If you want to see a drama conclude first, just tell Qingqiu and she will try her best to arrange it.

Chapter 738: Human Relationships

After a whole morning of discussion, all issues except the shareholding ratio were successfully finalized, and Han Tao and Andy finally concluded all matters related to this trip to Nantong.

Bao Yifan is a thoughtful person. He knew that they could not leave until the afternoon at the earliest, so he arranged a restaurant and sincerely invited them to have lunch together.

On the way, Bao Yifan introduced the restaurant and said, "Han Lu, you haven't been back for a long time. I guess you don't know about many delicious restaurants. Today I'll take you to a private restaurant. I guarantee you and Andy will like it."

"Come to think of it, I'm really hungry. Well, today, as a Nantong native who's not familiar with Nantong, I'll just follow your lead and try some of the delicacies you mentioned!"

Han Tao smiled slightly. Nowadays, cities are developing very fast. After not being back for a while, many familiar things have changed.

In particular, some old streets have been "landscaped" and adopted a unified architectural style and color, causing every block in the city to become similar, and he is indeed less familiar with it.

Andy joked, "Boss Bao, you're putting so much effort into this today. Do you have any ulterior motive?"

Hearing her say this, Bao Yifan pretended to be shocked and said, "Andy, you are wronging me. I don't have any other ideas. I just want to treat you to a special meal.

Mainly because Han Lu used to spend a lot of time in the north, and last time when I went to Shengxuan to discuss cooperation with you, you said you like Chinese food very much, especially meat dishes, and prefer heavier flavors, so I specially arranged this meal.

Hearing this, Andy smiled slightly and said, "Well, it seems I have wronged you. I'm going to try the delicious food that Mr. Bao has arranged for me later."

Bao Yifan nodded happily, "No problem, I promise, you and Han Lu will like it."

"Okay, then we'll wait and see."

Han Tao and Andy looked at each other and didn't ask any further questions. They talked and laughed and changed the subject.

Soon, the two cars arrived at the old city of Nantong, one in front and one behind, and finally stopped at the door of a small courtyard with an ancient style by the river.

At this time, the manager of this private restaurant was already waiting there. When he saw the three people get out of the car, he politely greeted them and said, "Boss Bao, you're here. Please come in!"

Thank you for coming to take care of our business again, and bringing your friends with you. I will ask the chefs to work hard today, otherwise I will let you down for your kindness. "

Bao Yifan was obviously very familiar with the other party and had greeted him in advance, so he responded with a smile:

"Manager Liu, let's not be so polite. Are the dishes ready? Don't let us down.

I'm counting on you to show up today. You two are both very important friends of mine. If the food isn't tasty, or isn't good enough, I won't pay for it!"

Manager Liu bowed slightly, "Don't worry, Mr. Bao, we will definitely put in our best efforts. The dishes will definitely be delicious, but you don't have to pay for them!"

As he spoke, he waved to the waiter behind him and said, "Boss Bao is entertaining distinguished guests. Today, Chunheju will give you a table. Let Chef Wang arrange it to the highest standards!"

"Haha, Lao Liu, you are trying to shut me up!" Bao Yifan laughed and did not refute. He turned around and said a few words to Han Tao and the others, then led the way in.

Han Tao and Andy followed closely behind. Manager Liu then asked in a low voice, "This is your first time here. Do you have any dietary restrictions?"

"No, I looked at the sign at the door. Since it's Shandong cuisine, Manager Liu can just arrange it normally!"

Han Tao responded with a smile. He knew Andy's taste very well. She liked meat, which was also related to the environment she grew up in.

Andy grew up in an orphanage and was extremely insecure. After all, he had no parents around when he was a child and didn't even know what they looked like. He was abandoned in an orphanage and never received love or care.

The main problem was that the food in most welfare homes was poor, consisting mostly of vegetable leaves. As a result, when I grew up and was able to eat out, the food I ordered was mostly meat.

Manager Liu nodded, indicating that he understood, and said nothing more.

However, he still secretly memorized Han Tao and Andy's voices and appearances so that he could recognize them the next time they came.

This treatment is not available to everyone. They are a private restaurant and do not accept people without a certain status.

They have a total of eight dining rooms. All the utensils used are top-grade antique porcelain, and the furniture is made of rosewood and red sandalwood. The bonsai are exquisite, and the rooms are elegant and fragrant with flowers. It is incomparable to ordinary restaurants.

However, Bao Yifan and the Bao family are definitely considered to be among the top circles in Nantong. The people he greeted and entertained in advance must be of similar status.

Han Tao observed very carefully. They were indeed a Shandong cuisine restaurant, which was rare in Nantong, Shanghai and other places. There were only a few of them in the main business districts.

Especially this type of private Shandong cuisine restaurant, there are very few of them even in northern cities, and there is only one in Nantong.

This is not to say that Shandong cuisine restaurants are so great. After all, Huaiyang cuisine in the south is definitely one of the official dishes that is not inferior to others.

The reason why Shandong cuisine is popular in the north is that in the past when there was no MSG, Shandong cuisine was better at seasoning, and dozens or even hundreds of chickens were often used to make soup, and precious ingredients such as abalone and ham were also added to it.

To use the current Internet terminology, it is very classy and cannot be compared with ordinary restaurants. It is a symbol of status.

Their head chef came from one of the eight famous restaurants in Kyoto, so naturally he has his own signature dishes, so braised shark's fin, bird's nest in clear soup, pot-fried abalone, steamed duck in wine, first-class tofu, nine-turn large intestine, and scallion-fried sea cucumber are served in a stream.

Seeing that the dishes were almost served, Bao Yifan said to Han Tao and Andy, "Han Lu, you and Andy should try this bird's nest dish. The taste is different from ours."

Han Tao looked at the stew pot, took a bite and said, "The chef of this restaurant is really something. His accomplishments in both Tan Family cuisine and Kong Mansion cuisine are quite impressive."

Bao Yifan looked at him in surprise, smiling broadly, "Amazing, Han Lu! I almost forgot you only spent a short time in Kyoto. Today you're just showing off your skills in front of an expert."

"Boss Bao, what are you talking about? I didn't realize it before the food was served. Now it seems that we really are relying on you."

Han Tao smiled slightly, then looked at Andy and continued, "Andy, you really need to try it today. Mr. Bao is really thoughtful.

The chefs in this restaurant are very authentic, especially the Tan family dishes, which you would never have been able to eat in the past unless you went to Beijing."

"Well, it's really delicious. The bird's nest is made very specially. But Han Lu, from what you said, is this Tan family dish very special?"

After taking a bite, Andy looked at Han Tao and Bao Yifan curiously and asked.

Although she has not been back to China for long, she is very interested in food, especially Chinese food. She is not just interested, but overly "gluttonous".

Han Tao had to give Bao Yifan some face. After all, he really put in the effort, so he introduced him to Andy:

Tan's cuisine is one of the most famous official cuisines. Its cooking methods mainly include roasting, stewing, simmering, roasting and steaming. It excels in preparing dried goods and is skilled in cooking seafood delicacies in high-quality broth and over-cooked heat.

It is sweet and salty, suitable for both the north and the south. The cooking requires sufficient heat and a generous amount of ingredients, so the dishes are soft and tender, and therefore taste fresh and mellow. People from both the south and the north love it.

Furthermore, in the past, there was an unwritten rule for eating Tan family cuisine: no matter how powerful the guest was, he had to enter the Tan family to eat Tan family cuisine.

At this point, Han Tao also took a bite of the bird's nest. Seeing that Bao Yifan and Andy were very interested, he continued, "Especially this bird's nest in clear soup, it's even more unique.

This bird's nest needs to be soaked in warm water for three hours, then rinsed repeatedly with clean water, and the bird's feathers and impurities must be carefully selected.

After the bird's nest is soaked, put it in a large soup bowl, add half a pound of chicken soup, steam it in a steamer for about twenty to thirty minutes, take it out and divide it into small soup bowls.

Finally, boil the clear soup made with chicken, duck, pork elbow, scallops, and ham. Add the appropriate amount of cooking wine, sugar, and salt, adjust the taste, and pour into small soup bowls. Sprinkle a few pieces of finely chopped ham on each bowl and serve.

After Andy heard what she said, he couldn't help but take a few more bites and nodded in approval, "Well, it turns out there's so much knowledge involved in making a dish.

It seems we should thank Mr. Bao for his hospitality. This soup looks as clear as water, slightly beige, but it tastes delicious, and the bird's nest is soft and smooth, not broken. It is indeed different from what I have eaten before."

"Our guests are truly knowledgeable about gourmet food. This bird's nest in clear soup was specially prepared at Mr. Bao's request, and this shark's fin dish...is just for you two."

This waiter has a good eye for prices. For them, serving tea and pouring wine is just a basic skill.

The most important thing is to know what to say and when to say it, and how to give face to the host of the banquet.

Just like what he just said, the director cannot say it himself. If he says it himself, it will be seen as showing off, which is the behavior of a nouveau riche that is not presentable.

Han Tao and Andy were also very considerate. They both picked up their chopsticks without hesitation and praised every dish.

Bao Yifan was naturally extremely happy. He raised his glass and invited the two of them to toast together. The atmosphere in the private room became more and more harmonious.

This is the etiquette of human relations, an integral part of traditional culture. Over the table, it's easier for people to express their emotions, build relationships, and maintain dignity.

If a person does not understand the ways of society at the dinner table, he or she will definitely not go far and will often be isolated and unable to integrate into the social circle.

Chapter 739 Uninvited

In Chunheju in the old city of Nantong, the wine was drunk and the food was delicious. Just as Han Tao, Andy and Bao Yifan were chatting, a waiter knocked on the door with a bottle of wine and said someone had delivered it to them.

Originally, the three of them thought that an acquaintance saw Bao Yifan coming to dinner, so he specially sent him some wine. This is a very normal thing in China.

Just as Bao Yifan was about to ask who it was, a middle-aged woman pushed the door open and walked in.

"Mom, why are you here?" Bao Yi asked the person who came in with an incredible look on his face.

The middle-aged woman glanced at Han Tao and Andy, then turned her attention to Andy.

"Hello, I'm Bao Yifan's mother. If I'm not mistaken, you must be Andy, right?"

Seeing this, Bao Yifan hurriedly introduced: "Han Lu, Andy, this is my mother. I guess she happened to be having dinner here."

After saying that, he blinked at them helplessly. Seeing this, Andy stood up politely and nodded, "Hello, Auntie, I'm Andy, nice to meet you."

Han Tao also politely greeted her, "Hello, Mrs. Bao!"

"Hello, everyone, please feel free to sit down!"

Mrs. Bao's mind was completely on Andy, so she only said a few polite words and turned around again and said, "Andy, you are more beautiful in person than in the photo.

Ever since our Bao Yifan went to Shanghai for a cocktail party last time, he came back saying that he met a very outstanding girl, a strong woman who had returned from abroad.

As a mother, I can see that he probably likes you very much, so I took action myself.

Now that I see her, she really is smart and must be a good girl. My son is embarrassed because the room is full of her photos.”

"Mom, mom, mom, why are you saying all that? I printed out the information for cooperation, and you just saw it.

You mentioned that for such a major acquisition like Red Star, it's normal to do some basic research. Please stop making blind guesses."

Bao Yifan hurriedly explained. He didn't expect his mother to say that. He was so embarrassed that he wanted to find a hole to crawl into.

Bao's mother's words made Han Tao and Andy very embarrassed. It is not polite to come uninvited, and she even called her a "strong woman". Why don't you call her a female bandit?

Even if your son likes someone, it depends on whether they like you too. And he said this as soon as they met. I really don't know if Mrs. Bao is mentally ill because her husband cheated on her.

Han Tao definitely had to help Andy block it at this moment, so he smiled and said, "Mrs. Bao, the thing is, we're here to discuss cooperation with Bao's Enterprise. As for other matters, I think it's better to discuss them when there's a chance."

"This must be Director Han, right? I heard about you from a friend. They say Director Han is a rising star in the legal world. It's true that hearing about you is worse than meeting you in person. You are young and promising!"

I also heard that your hometown is in Nantong, and that Mr. He is your grandpa. Actually, Lao Bao and I have wanted to visit him many times, but Mr. He has been recuperating, so we haven't had the chance. "

Hearing her say this, Han Tao smiled slightly and said, "Mrs. Bao, you're too polite. Grandpa has basically not been involved in family affairs in recent years. All business matters are handled by my third uncle."

"I see. As a local, how could I not know this? Although our Bao family is not large in scale and cannot catch the eyes of many bigwigs, we still have some reputation in Nantong and Linjiang. I once had the honor of having dinner with Mr. He.

You and our Bao Bao are not too far apart in age, young people definitely have something in common, and you are more capable than our Bao Bao, so you should give him more advice in the future."

Although he was being flattered, Han Tao calmly waved his hand and said, "You're too polite. We're just learning from each other.

"Little Bao is so young and yet he's already managed the Bao Group so well. Few of his generation can compare to him. Don't be so modest."

"Director Han, please don't praise him so much. He's not as good as you say. He's quite smart in business, but his personal problems are giving me a lot of worry."

Bao's mother exchanged a few polite words with Han Tao, and then the topic returned to her original topic, shifting her attention to Andy again.

"Andy, I know you're here to discuss cooperation, but it's after get off work now, so it's okay if I talk about some personal matters!"

Bao Yifan got anxious when he heard this. If he continued talking, it would become a joke. He quickly pulled his mother and whispered,

"Mom, what are you doing? If you have something to say, let's go home and talk about it. It would be very embarrassing for me if you suddenly come here like this."

“What’s so embarrassing about this? You’re embarrassed to say it, but I, as your mother, can’t just watch, right?

Do you think it's easy for me? When you were a kid, I could still peek at your diary, but now I put everything on my computer, like a thief!

"Mom, please stop gossiping. It's not what you think. We still have work to discuss here. You should go home first. It's so late, my dad must be waiting anxiously."

After saying that, without waiting for his mother to say anything, Bao Yifan pushed his mother out of the private room and pushed her all the way to the car outside. He only breathed a sigh of relief after watching the driver drive away.

The meal was originally going quite harmoniously, but now with Bao's mother disrupting the atmosphere, the atmosphere was completely ruined.

After he came back, the three of them had no intention of continuing and had to disperse.

Before getting in the car, Bao Yifan warmly invited Han Tao and Andy to stay for another day and also invited them to his home, but Han Tao and Andy declined.

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In the afternoon, Andy returned to Shanghai and took Han Tao directly to Shengxuan Group. He also called Tan Zongming and made an appointment to meet in his office.

There was no way. Andy was a typical workaholic who valued efficiency the most at work. There were many things to negotiate with the Bao family this time, and Andy had to go talk to Lao Tan before he could feel at ease.