Chapter 366 Amanda's Perfect Date (Big Chapter)

Per se restaurant has always been recognized by tourists as a must-eat restaurant in New York. This restaurant established in 2004 by chef Thomas Keller, who has the status of "Godfather" in the catering industry, has been civilized because of returning to the most original taste of food. In the Big Apple City, the word Per Se means "essence" in Latin.

The 9-course menu every day fully demonstrates the original flavor of the ingredients, showing the essence of French cuisine to the fullest, and there are almost no repeated ingredients. Every ingredient is personally selected and introduced by chef Thomas Keller. Its harshness is no less than that of precision instruments.

It is precisely because of Thomas Keller’s eternal pursuit of presenting the beauty of the essence of ingredients to customers in the most perfect way, and his almost critical attitude has established himself as a legend in the chef world, even the famous Hermès Group. Zeng came here especially, and jointly launched a silk scarf with him.

The restaurant is located in the Time Warner Building, which has a beautiful view of Central Park. Yang Cheng went straight to the restaurant after receiving Amanda Hearst. Today, Amanda Hearst is wearing an all-black lady suit, wearing white high-heeled shoes, and hands Take a white handbag, this kind of all-black outfit is effortless, but sometimes it feels dull, but Amanda's unique embellishment with white makes her look fashionable and capable.

However, when she just got out of the car, this crazy woman spat at the casually dressed Yang Cheng without hesitation, "Oh my God, Jason, you're going out with me dressed like this? Let the reporter think I've got a bad face again" .”

Yang Cheng didn't bother to wipe off the sweat on his forehead, and glared at the crazy woman who spoke up, "If I'm recognized as a little boy, there won't be any normal men in the world, besides, can you support me?"

Amanda suddenly smiled charmingly, took Yang Cheng's arm and teased, "Why can't you afford it? The dignified Hearst family can't afford a man?"

Damn, this kind of thing can only be said by a crazy woman from the Hearst family. Listen, she completely treats men as pets. Yang Cheng suddenly feels that her position in Amanda's heart may not be as good as the one she raised. A group of dogs.

Angrily, he walked into the elevator and said to the elevator attendant, "per se restaurant."

As the elevator slowly ascended, Yang Cheng moved his neck unnaturally. It turned out that Amanda was sneaking around again. Today, Yang Cheng was wearing loose casual pants without a belt, which gave the crazy woman a good time. opportunity.

Yang Cheng stared unblinkingly at the waiter with his head bowed obliquely in front of him, held his breath, and let Amanda's plain hands walk freely in the black forest.

"Ding dong." Not long after, the elevator arrived at the target floor. Amanda pulled out her hand unwillingly amidst the waiter's welcome, which obviously did not embarrass Yang Cheng, and made her feel a little frustrated. How could she at this time? There is also the heroic appearance when she was in the company, and the heroic vigor of a woman who does not let her eyebrows go. On the contrary, the little girl is not happy when she can't get things, and she pouted and wrote "I'm in a bad mood, don't come to hot old lady" all over her face. warn!

Yang Cheng was too lazy to coax her, with a smug smile on the corner of her mouth, she led Amanda to the entrance of the restaurant. The iconic blue gate, garden, and porch dotted with vegetation have even become a place of pilgrimage for gluttonous diners.

The two entered the restaurant through the glass door next to them. After confirming the reserved seats with the waiter, they entered the main dining area through the salon area. The fragrance of flowers and plants, as well as the light and pleasant sound of gurgling water, are full of low-key luxury.

There are only 15 tables in the main dining area with high and low design, brown and gray, and large dried flowers hanging on the wall make the restaurant extraordinarily elegant and comfortable, and the large interval between each table is also a feature First, in order to make the dining environment more comfortable, the restaurant reduces the flow of customers and only provides higher-end service quality.

A waiter in a black Armani suit,

With a standard and sincere smile on his face, he welcomes the guests with an elegant and solemn texture.

The table reserved by Yang Cheng is the best place in the whole restaurant. It is located in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, with the silver snow world of Central Park at your feet. Of course, if it is the lush green Central Park in summer, everything will be more perfect.

A small round table is covered with clean white tablecloths and plates. It is simple but not simple. When you open the menu, the two pages on the left and right are printed with exquisite artistic fonts. Today’s chef’s recommended set menu is printed, and on the right is another vegetable The set menu, of course, has different dishes every day except foie gras and caviar, which are essential for a French meal.

Yang Cheng glanced at it briefly, said it was all right, and especially emphasized to the waiter that he opened a bottle of table wine and two servings of signature foie gras, and then sent the waiter away.

In the spacious dining environment, there is no partition in time. As long as the voice is lowered, the guests don't have to worry about the conversation being eavesdropped. Amanda spread the napkin on her lap in satisfaction, and held her chin. Her misty blue eyes were full of sadness. , Bai Chi lightly asked Yang Cheng, "Aren't you wondering why I insist on dating you today?"

Yang Cheng wiped the sweat from his palms with a warm wet towel, and the corners of his mouth were raised. This question couldn't help him, "I know, it will be your birthday soon, right? If I remember correctly?"

This time Amanda was really surprised. The angelic face was so surprised that it deformed, and even opened its mouth in a gaffe. Yang Cheng reminded with a smile, "The waiter is here. If you don't want to be laughed at, you should shut up." Good on the lips."

Amanda quickly shut up and glared at Yang Cheng coquettishly, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face. After the waiter poured the pre-dinner wine for the two of them, Amanda couldn't wait to ask, "You Did you check it on purpose? I don't believe you will remember my birthday."

Yang Cheng said in his heart, "Fortunately, the young master is clever, and he has done his homework in advance, otherwise he won't be able to go home completely today."

But on the mouth, he said, "Are you kidding? We have played together since we were young. Will I remember your birthday?"

Maybe Amanda was too happy, so she didn't go into it, and just believed Yang Cheng's nonsense, "Then tell me, why should I celebrate this birthday with you?"

Yang Cheng didn't want to answer this question, but under Amanda's expectant eyes, she replied softly, "I remember that at your birthday party one year, you made a wish that you would marry yourself when you were 30 years old. , if you don’t have someone you like, just find an ideal lover who you can see, and have a perfect 419.”

Amanda snapped her fingers happily, "All hits, I really picked the right one, and you remember them all?"

Yang Cheng cursed in his heart, "I also hate myself, why did I suddenly remember this?"

Just when Yang Cheng didn't know how to answer, the waiter who came to serve the food with a smile on his plate saved his life.

Under Amanda's murderous eyes, he coughed twice in embarrassment, "Let's eat first, we have plenty of time to chat tonight."

But my heart kept beating, "Stay? Run away? Stay? Run away?"

The first appetizer is French cheese puffs. In order to hide the uneasiness in his heart, Yang Cheng grabbed one casually, and he could feel a touch of warmth with his fingertips. After putting it in his mouth, the cheese under the crisp and transparent skin instantly When the paste bursts, the mouth is immediately filled with a rich milk fragrance, and the light salty taste quietly wakes up the long-sleeping taste buds like a spring breeze. Because of its sweet and salty taste, it is delicious when paired with aperitif wine. It is more thick and fragrant, very suitable for appetizers;

And with the debut of the appetizers, tonight’s gluttonous feast officially kicked off. The second appetizer was an exquisite salmon cone. A cone the size of a finger was placed in a beautiful silver container. The skin is as crisp as ice cream, the inside is smooth sweet onion whipped cream, the plump salmon with a light smoky smell, although the taste is not heavy, but the layers are distinct, the gradual taste is fascinating, as if you are licking a Sweet ice cream cone;

Then carefully baked warm yeast bread with butter, which provided enough starch and heat for today's dinner;

Just two appetizers give people a feeling of being satisfied but looking forward to the next main course. Amanda still wants to use the free time to continue asking questions, but it is a pity that per se is accurate to milliseconds, so I don’t give her this at all. Chance.

Along with the first main course, there is also a small mica spoon. Needless to say, frequent diners here know that this is the only constant dish in Per se restaurant - oysters and pearls, this dish Not only is it a signature in the store, but it has also become a classic of modern cuisine.

Yang Cheng also had the opportunity to taste this dish again after many years. When he opened the lid, he saw a black and shiny caviar piled up like a hill. This is the longest-lived white sturgeon caviar from the North Pacific coast. An oyster with a perfect similar shape and size is a one-of-a-kind boutique. There is a layer of sago dew under the yellow sauce, and the color matching is perfect.

In addition to the exquisite materials used in this dish, the logic in it is also intriguing. Yang Cheng remembers communicating with Thomas Keller before. The white sago dew represents pearls, and pearls are born in clam shells. Using oysters instead of mussels is interlocking and has a profound meaning.

The taste of eating can’t be described in words at all, and you can only experience it by tasting it yourself. The intoxicating aroma and sweet taste blend and balance the fresh and salty taste of caviar itself, while the sago dew The addition of grains increases the taste. The plump oysters only use the first part of the plump flesh. Because they have been heated with wine juice to kill them, there is no extra fishy smell, only freshness and warmth are left.

Before Yang Cheng and Amanda had time to catch their breath and digest the beauty of the first main course, the second cold duck liver pie was brought to the table. With a hint of milk, the duck liver that melts in the mouth like ice cream makes Yang Cheng feel like a carnivore for the first time tonight, and the crispy layer of celery root and pear attached to the duck liver The minced diced exudes a burst of fragrance, and quickly eliminates the greasy feeling brought by eating meat. It is paired with thin slices of milk that seem to be transparent and crispy hazelnuts, and it is made with aged Italian vinaigrette The sour and fragrant jelly bar makes the taste in the mouth reach a perfect balance.

"Hmm~ I'm so full~" Amanda muttered while stroking her stomach after eating the duck liver.

Yang Cheng ate relatively quickly, drank red wine early and waited for the next dish to arrive, "You're full so soon? Look at the menu, it doesn't count desserts, there are at least 3 dishes, and waste is not allowed here."

Amanda inserted her slender fingers into her bright blond hair, flicked her back casually, and said unconvinced, "Who says I can't eat anymore, don't worry, there is still a lot of room for my appetite."

Yang Cheng shrugged and refused to comment. It would be more effective to laugh at her when she couldn't eat anymore.

"Oh, I almost forgot the business." Amanda suddenly called out, took out a stack of documents from her satchel, put them on the table and pushed them to Yang Cheng.

Yang Cheng opened the contract wonderingly, and asked casually, "What is this?"

"Didn't we set up an investment company in country Z before? This is the final contract. Our time has not matched, so I forgot to sign it for you." Amanda took out the Montblanc signature pen that has been inlaid with diamonds, Put it on the contract.

Yang Cheng let out a cry, took off the cap of the pen, and browsed roughly. The investment amount, capital injection, and dividend ratio were all right, so he didn't look at it any further. He turned to the second-to-last page and signed himself. The famous name, and even the pen pushed it back to Amanda, "Did you find any good projects during the period of establishment?"

Amanda took it and checked it, carefully put it back in the bag, took out the makeup box and took a photo, and said with a light smile, "Don't talk, according to your reminder, I specially ordered the staff over there to pay attention to a few areas, I really found a few companies with good potential. One of them is a private car company modeled on Uber. I think it has great potential. After all, there are more than 1 billion people there, and the market is too big. It is enough to bite off a piece of meat casually. Been eating it for years."

Listening to Amanda's inconspicuous metaphor, Yang Cheng asked with a wry smile, "Which company is it?"

He probably had a guess in his mind that the one established at this time and able to attract Amanda's attention should be "Didi", right?

Sure enough, Amanda said, "It's called Didi. It's easy to remember this name. Even a foreigner like me who doesn't understand Chinese can easily remember it. It has the potential to become a brand."

"So? How much did we invest?" Yang Cheng was most concerned about how much money he could get. Like Jack Ma said, no one is so stubborn about money.

Amanda raised an index finger, "100 million US dollars, we followed up too late, the D round was led by Penguin Group, a social giant in country Z, with a total financing of 700 million US dollars, and we only got less than 2% of the shares , not even the board of directors.”

Yang Cheng clicked his tongue. He really didn't understand this matter. He always thought that Didi was a money-burning company, and a certain transportation department might not allow anyone to jump out and grab cakes from them. In his opinion, Didi would not last long. So I didn't put too much attention on it at all, I didn't expect it to inflate so much now, "less than 3%, the valuation is approaching 5 billion so quickly?"