Chapter 195: Tip of the Tongue, Genius Creativity (5000 Words)

Recently, Shu Wan is addicted to Yamato's food show "Gourmet". Read

For a foodie queen, how can she resist the temptation of food?

In this regard, Su Xiaoxi perfectly inherited Shu Wan's foodie gene. Every Saturday night at 8 o'clock, the mother and daughter would wait in front of the TV.

Of course, three women make a show...

Mother-in-law Shen Chunzhi also found it difficult to resist the temptation of food.

As the "chef" of this family, Su Chen was also invited by Shu Wan to "learn". After the show, chef Su Chen was "hired" as a "private chef" to reproduce the Yamato food that appeared in the show one by one...

To serve the three women sent by God.

Of course, Su Chen is also happy.

Today is the day when the third episode of "Gourmet" is broadcast.

Surprisingly, after the popularity of the three episodes, this program has hundreds of millions of views...

The popularity is catching up with the "National Style Ceremony" that was popular in China last year.

"I've finally waited for the third episode!!! Woohoo, today I chose a Yamato restaurant... Hehe, I can eat and watch in the restaurant, it's so enjoyable."

"I envy those who can reserve a seat. Downstairs from my house, near my company... Recently, Yamato restaurant has no seats at all! You have to queue up."

"I'm from Chengdu. I used to queue up outside to eat hot pot, but now, Yamato cuisine is not allowed to be eaten."

"The skewers in my hand are no longer fragrant."

The comments are dense.

After the first episode of "Gourmet" was broadcast, the Yamato restaurant business in China was booming, and many people were trying to open new Yamato restaurants.

At the same time, Yamato tourism also ushered in a peak.

Many people flew to Yamato just to eat authentic Yamato cuisine.

It's outrageous.

Su Xiaoxi looked at the delicious food in the show, licking her lips with her soft red tongue from time to time, sucking saliva.

This little guy is so greedy.

It was rare for the family to sit together and watch the show, so Su Chen felt very warm and happy.

Because his wife, daughter, and mother-in-law wanted to eat, Su Chen also watched the show seriously, learning from it so that he could satisfy his family's appetite in the future.

The first time he watched "Gourmet", Su Chen felt that this program was a bit like "The Lonely Gourmet" on Earth.

It's just that "Gourmet" is more pure.

And the "gourmet" selected in each episode is different.

Su Chen remembered that the gourmet selected in the first episode was a middle-aged company employee, wearing a suit and tie, and loved to eat "tea rice". After that, a series of gourmets revolved around him, even giving people a feeling of nostalgia and remembrance.

The second episode was a lonely housewife.

The third episode, which is this episode, is a couple on a date...

In short, the gourmets selected in each episode are different, and the theme is naturally different.

It's a very good show.

This reminded Su Chen of "A Bite of China". If this top food documentary can be filmed on Blue Star, I think the ratings will definitely not be too bad.

He thought so in his heart.

Suddenly, the phone rang.

It was Qi Song, the director of "National Style Ceremony".

Why did he call me?

Are they preparing for the second season of "National Style Ceremony"?

I answered the phone with doubts, "Hello, Director Qi."

"Happy New Year, Su Chen." Although the first month of the year was almost over, Qi Song still used this opening remark.

Because this was the first call he made to Su Chen in the Year of the Tiger.

He still needed to greet and bless him.

"Happy New Year." Su Chen continued his words.

"Are you free tomorrow?" Qi Song said, "I happened to be on a business trip in Shanghai recently, and I would like to invite you to meet."

Qi Song felt that he still needed to communicate with Su Chen in person about the food show.

To show his sincerity.

In fact, he is still in Kyoto now.

He didn't come here on a business trip at all.

He said this in the hope that Su Chen would not reject him.

Su Chen didn't care. Although he didn't know whether Qi Song was looking for him for something or to reminisce about the past, Su Chen felt that he had to give Qi Song this face because they had worked together for a period of time last year.

And he had a good impression of Qi Song.

"I have time." Su Chen said.

"Then let's meet at ten o'clock tomorrow morning?" Qi Song was secretly happy when he heard Su Chen's answer.

"No problem."

"I'll come to see you, or..." Qi Song asked.

"It's all right."

"Then you don't have to make a trip, I'll come to bother you."

After finalizing the meeting time, Su Chen simply sent Qi Song his home address. Qi Song's visit was just what he wanted. He was too lazy to go out sometimes...

After hanging up the phone, Qi Song immediately booked a flight to Shanghai that night.

...

At ten o'clock the next morning.

Qi Song appeared in front of Su Chen almost to the second.

He was also very polite and brought a lot of gifts, including various snacks for Su Xiaoxi.

"Thank you, Uncle Qi." Su Xiaoxi's eyes were smiling into crescents.

Su Chen warmly received Qi Song. After a few greetings and small talks, Qi Song finally brought the topic to the food show.

"Have you watched "Gourmet" recently?" Qi Song asked.

"I am watching Uncle Qi." Su Xiaoxi's beautiful big eyes rolled around, "We watch every episode, and my father's rice balls are super delicious, and there are also heart-shaped sushi..."

Su Xiaoxi gets excited when talking about food.

When Su Chen heard Qi Song's question, he keenly sensed the implication of Qi Song's words, "Director Qi is also planning to make a food show?"

"It can be said that I was given a task in a critical moment." Qi Song repeated the "order" issued by the director. "I have thought of many plans, and then I suddenly thought that you seem to be good at cooking. I thought that maybe I could make a program related to Chinese food based on you... "Gourmet" focuses on the taste of diners. Then we can focus on the meticulous production process."

"This is an immature plan I made."

Qi Song handed the finished plan to Su Chen.

Su Chen quickly browsed it.

Qi Song's plan reminded Su Chen of "12 Tastes of Chef Nic", in which Su Chen served as the chef and invited celebrities to participate in each episode.

Overall, it is a good idea.

Food + celebrities!

Very good.

But after watching it, Su Chen felt that it was a little bit worse than "Gourmet".

"I think it would be better to take the civilian route?" Su Chen directly pointed out his opinion.

"I want to hear your advice." Qi Song sat up a little straighter.

"It's a good idea to have me as the chef and celebrities join in. But I always feel alienated... It makes people feel that this is celebrity food, not something that ordinary people can touch."

"If you really want to make a hit food show, I have a good idea." Su Chen decided to contribute "A Bite of China".

After all!

What China is facing now is a food culture dispute.

If the Yamato food promoted by "Gourmet" continues to be so crazy, it is a bit exaggerated to say that China's food culture is in danger, but it is certain that the living space of Chinese food will be greatly compressed.

Compared with the food promotion of "fried chicken and beer" without national soul, the influence and vitality of Yamato cuisine are obviously much more fierce.

Yamato cuisine is the same as Yamato music.

They have their own characteristics, but also integrate foreign methods and eating methods, and finally form "Yamato-style" cuisine.

For example, ramen from China becomes Yamato ramen in Dahe.

For example, curry rice from a certain country has Yamato-style curry rice in Yamato.

All these can show their ability to localize imported goods.

And their traditional Yamato cuisine was once wildly promoted to the Americas as a cultural weapon!

In order to achieve the purpose of food carrying cultural promotion.

Yamato cuisine has developed to the present, and the selection of ingredients is particular.

Select natural ingredients and the colors must be bright.

Not only that, the food utensils are also diverse and beautiful.

It is not only a ballet on the tip of the tongue, but also a visual feast!

All of them show people a sense of refinement, aesthetics, high-end, and meticulous ritual.

And these are all deliberately formed by them in order to export culture to Western countries, not their original appearance...

Of course, Yamato cuisine has another feature!

That is expensive!

On the contrary, Chinese cuisine is more fireworks.

"What idea?" Qi Song leaned forward slightly, and he was very concerned about Su Chen's idea.

After all, this man has unimaginable creativity.

"Our China is vast and rich, and the food is diverse. Have you ever thought about presenting our Chinese food ecology vividly to the audience?" Su Chen looked at Qi Song.

Qi Song's face flashed with excitement, "Chinese food ecology? How to do it?"

"Start with our traditional food, take materials from the folk and nature. Bring the cleanest, simplest and most natural side of Chinese food to the camera..."

Su Chen told Qi Song again according to his memory of "A Bite of China".

Qi Song was so excited after listening to it.

Su Chen noticed that his hands and feet were shaking.

His face was red.

"Great!! Great!" Qi Song said, "This is simply a hundred times better than my plan!"

"Su Chen... No! Su Dad! How did you come up with such a great idea?"

Qi Song changed the way he addressed Su Chen.

He used to call him Su Chen, or Su Chen teacher.

And now he changed to "Su Dad", which is the favorite name of fans.

This is enough to express his inner admiration for Su Chen.

This man can not only write songs.

He has a lot of stuff in his head.

"It just so happens that "Gourmet" inspired me." Su Chen said ambiguously.

Qi Song praised this as a genius idea, and said that as long as it was filmed according to Su Chen's idea, the show would definitely be a big hit.

Qi Song was already eager to prepare for it immediately.

But he didn't know much about food. He knew about the major cuisines, but if he wanted to film it immediately, he still needed to do a lot of homework.

How can we start it quickly?

Right!

I need a food consultant!

Countless thoughts flashed through Qi Song's mind.

Soon his eyes focused on Su Chen again, "Teacher Su Chen..."

He wanted to call him Daddy Su.

But he was not used to it, so he changed back to Teacher Su Chen. He was really too excited when he called Daddy Su just now.

"What?" Su Chen asked.

"I want you to be the food consultant of the show... or the deputy director..." Qi Song stared at Su Chen earnestly.

He said he wanted to start the project quickly.

But he lacked knowledge about food.

As for Su Chen, he didn't want to get involved. It's tiring to shoot "A Bite of China", okay?

Due to the restrictions on the subject matter.

This show cannot be broadcast live.

Moreover, for just one episode, there are countless places to go to, and you really have to travel through mountains and rivers, which is time-consuming and laborious...

Su Chen, who is used to being a lazy fish, first reacted to refuse.

However, at this moment, the system, which had been "silent" for a long time, finally revived again.

[Option activation...]

[Option 1: Become a food consultant or assistant director of "A Bite of China"]

[Reward: Yamato language proficiency + Yamato language music library]

[Option 2: Reject Qi Song]

[Reward: Upgraded version of a green fluorescent umbrella]

Uh... do I need to choose this?

The previous fluorescent umbrella was already outrageous, and now there is an upgraded version, and it is still green... System! Your whole family is green!

Real man!

Decisively choose option 1.

If there is any red, I will choose it!

And Yamato language proficiency and Yamato language music library are exactly what he needs. Although he will still focus on writing Chinese songs in the future, with the implementation of the Blue Star Village Cultural Exchange Plan, he may come into contact with Yamato singers one day.

It's not bad to write one or two Yamato songs occasionally.

Thinking of this, Su Chen touched his nose and said, "I know nothing about director, and I can't even be called a consultant... But I do know something about food, and I'd be happy to help if I can."

"You're welcome." Qi Song was in a good mood.

He could tell that Su Chen was being modest.

He watched the live broadcast of "Daily Life of Big Stars". Su Chen not only knows about food, but is clearly an expert... It's great to have him as a food consultant.

Just as the voice fell, the system voice sounded again:

[Detected that the host has made a choice and Yamato language proficiency has been received! ]

[Detected that the host has made a choice and Yamato language music library has been received! ]

Su Chen's mouth corners rose unconsciously.

The Yamato language music library was quickly filled into his memory. Su Chen flipped through his memory and found that all the classic songs of a certain country on Earth were there.

He was very happy.

After this matter was finalized, Qi Song couldn't help but discuss the details with Su Chen.

This was too cumbersome, so Su Chen said, "How about this, I will sort out my thoughts today and send them to you in the evening."

Su Chen thought this would save time and effort.

Su Chen had watched "A Bite of China" several times and was familiar with the content.

Just copy it over directly.

After sending Qi Song away, Su Chen spent half a day writing the first episode of the first season of "A Bite of China" "The Gift of Nature".

At first, he only planned to write an outline.

But as he wrote, Su Chen felt that the outline was not good enough, so he wrote more and more detailed, and finally wrote a storyboard script.

So when Qi Song received the file sent by Su Chen in the evening.

After reading it, he was shocked.

"Teacher Su Chen...you can also write scripts?" Qi Song didn't know how to describe his mood at the moment.

But then he thought, he and the squid who loves to spray water are good friends, and he has been influenced by them...

It's normal to be able to write scripts.

But the storyboards are so detailed and professional, which is outrageous.

"I've learned a little." Su Chen said.

"You call this learning a little?" Qi Song couldn't help but complain, "I think you should be the chief director of "A Bite of China"..."

Qi Song thought he couldn't do the details like Su Chen.

He had planned to form a team and invite Su Chen to discuss the details in detail.

But now the script given by Su Chen is very complete.

We can shoot it directly!

So in the end, the chief planner of this program was completely carried by Su Chen.

Qi Song read the script twice, and the time quietly came to 12 o'clock in the evening.

Usually he wouldn't bother the director at this time.

But tonight he couldn't help it.

A fatal call came over. The director and his wife were expecting a second child, and he forgot to turn off his phone.

I didn't want to pay attention to this call.

But I couldn't stand the fatal call.

It's more annoying than my wife checking up on me.

Director Wei Lai had no choice but to forget about the future of the second child. He asked impatiently, "Is there anything that can't be said tomorrow?"

"Director! I'm sorry to bother you so late." Qi Song had no idea that he had affected the birth of a new life, and said excitedly: "The food program plan is out! I have sent it to your email! You must check it out immediately!"

You must check it out immediately!

Are you the director or am I the director?

Are you teaching me how to do things?

To be honest, Wei Lai was a little unhappy at the moment, but this food program was quite important now, and he took it very seriously, so he hung up the phone with a hum.

"Husband~~~" The wife hooked her finger at Wei Lai.

But at this moment, Wei Lai had lost interest. He scratched his already sparse hair and said, "There is an urgent task to be handled..."

After that, he wrapped himself in a coat and sat alone in front of the computer.

"A Bite of China?" He instantly became interested when he saw the name of the program.

He felt his taste buds were stimulated just by looking at the name.

Continue to read the creative outline of the program.

The creative outline was written by Qi Song based on their conversation today after he read Su Chen's storyboard.

"A Bite of China" is different from Blue Star's previous food programs.

Most of the previous food programs focused on presenting "exquisite cooking skills" and "complex production processes", but "A Bite of China" uses storytelling to explain China's rich eating habits and taste aesthetics, and even incorporates the unique life values ​​of the East.

This is great!

Wei Lai appreciates it very much.

Yamato's "Gourmet" presents meticulous and exquisite food, while "A Bite of China" shows the richness, tolerance and simplicity of Chinese food!

Contains the oriental wisdom of China for five thousand years.

When he saw the storyboard script that was so detailed and professional that it was amazing, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Good job, Qi Song! I didn't see the wrong person! This is a god-level program!"

Not to mention seeing the screen, just looking at the storyboard script, the picking of ingredients and the simple production process of food emerged in his mind, and he seemed to smell the deliciousness from nature.

Drooling!

It's hard to imagine how many people will lick the screen after this program is filmed!

Unable to suppress his excitement, he immediately called Qi Song: "Qi Song!! You are such a genius! You came up with such a god-level idea in just a few days!"

Wei Lai praised him wildly.

"I don't have this brain yet, and I can't think of such a genius idea." Qi Song said, "A Bite of China was thought up by Su Chen."

"Su Chen? The young man who just came to the station?" Wei Lai didn't think about Qu's father Su Chen.

"No... Su Chen, the songwriter, the champion of the National Style Awards, the one who won so many awards..." Qi Songlian recounted the visit to Su Chen.

"It's a pity that this guy doesn't want to be a director!" Wei Lai never expected that the idea came from Su Chen.

A director who was delayed by writing songs!

"Well, you should make a more detailed plan immediately and submit it for approval! I will go through the special approval process! I will try my best to get you more funds."

"Also, since the idea comes from Su Chen, you have to find a way to bring him into the program production."

"Consultant, director, general planner... give him a position!"

"We must fully utilize the talent and efficiency of this genius."

Wei Lai made arrangements.

He even lamented that it would be great if Su Chen was in the CCTV system...