Huayu Chef

091 Kaifeng has a Bao Qingtian – delicious food and fun activities.

"The shooting schedule for tomorrow is as follows: we will depart for Kaifeng at seven o'clock tomorrow morning. We have rented a nine-seater minibus, which can transport all the people, luggage, and equipment at once."

"We arrived in Kaifeng around eight o'clock. We went to have breakfast near Kaifeng Prefecture in Gulou District, and then filmed the opening scene of the fifth episode in front of Kaifeng Prefecture. I think this place is very representative..."

Zhang Jinxuan suddenly stroked his beard and sang: "In Kaifeng there is Bao Qingtian, impartial and incorruptible, distinguishing loyalty from treachery. Heroes of the Jianghu come to his aid. Oh dear, where is Guard Zhan? Quickly bring up the tiger-head guillotine."

The senior students from the directing department, Yao Yao, Dilraba, and others were all startled by Zhang Jinxuan, but after realizing what was happening, they burst into laughter.

Dilraba laughed so hard her glasses fell off.

Brother Xuan is really funny.

Zhuangzhuang slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Brother Xuan, this is great! This is amazing! I think it can be used as an opening!"

"I think it's a good idea."

"I second that." The senior from the directing department pondered, "Aren't we short of a bodyguard for Zhan?"

Zhang Jinxuan sang the song on a whim. The song "Justice Bao" is very popular, and people of all ages can hum a few lines. He just made a joke to liven up the atmosphere, and unexpectedly it gave Zhuangzhuang and his friends inspiration.

Using Kaifeng Prefecture as the backdrop and opening with the song "Justice Bao" and the costumes from the TV series is indeed a good match, and it easily evokes memories and resonates with the audience.

As for Zhan Huwei...

Zhang Jinxuan, quick-witted, pointed at Reba and said, "Look everyone, isn't Guard Zhan over there? No, he should be called Guard Ba, Guard Reba, Guard Di, Guard Li..."

"Haha, Guard Ba, Brother Xuan, are you trying to make me laugh to death so you can inherit my bank account balance?" Jingjing laughed, clutching her stomach.

Everyone else was overjoyed.

Yao Yao looked at Zhang Jinxuan in surprise, thinking to herself, "Do you guys have such wild imaginations when you make 'Wild Kitchen'?"

Inspired, Zhang Jinxuan excitedly asked his senior from the directing department, "Senior, is it possible to borrow Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) from the Song Dynasty in Kaifeng?"

"Of course you can, there are tons of Hanfu shops over there."

"Tomorrow, Dilraba and I will be wearing Hanfu to film the fifth episode."

"Should we hire a makeup artist to darken your skin a bit?"

Zhang Jinxuan waved his hand and said, "No need to make it so complicated. I'll just wear Hanfu, stick a little crescent moon on my forehead, and do it the simplest and most fun way possible. We're filming 'Wild Kitchen,' not a remake of 'Justice Bao.' By the way, have you ever seen Justice Bao as handsome as me?"

"Shh~~"

The second senior brother laughed and said, "Zhou Jie's acting was quite good. The first season of 'Young Justice Bao' was very well made. Lu Yi and Deng Chao also played Justice Bao, right? They were both very handsome."

Jingjing interjected, "The most handsome Bao Qingtian is the one played by Andy Lau."

Has Andy Lau ever played Bao Zheng?

Zhang Jinxuan, the senior from the directing department, the second senior, Zhuangzhuang, Yaoyao, and Reba looked at Jingjing with blank expressions. How come we haven't seen it before?

Jingjing nodded, very confidently, "Yes, she acted in it. In that version, Bai Yutang, the White-haired Rat, was a woman. She was super beautiful, I think it was played by Zhang Baizhi."

Zhang Jinxuan was speechless: "You fake fan, you said that movie is called 'Cat and Mouse,' which was released ten years ago, and Andy Lau played Zhan Zhao, who is the imperial cat."

Jingjing laughed awkwardly, "Sorry, I remembered wrong."

"Fake fans."

"Brother Xuan, don't expose my true feelings, or I'll flip the table over."

Zhang Jinxuan pointed at the marble coffee table in front of him and said provocatively, "Go ahead and flip it. If you're so capable, then flip it."

Jingjing glanced at it twice, saw it was too heavy, and immediately backed down.

Haha~~

The senior student from the directing department laughed for a while, then opened a map of Kaifeng marked with a pen, pointed to the circled Kaifeng Prefecture, and said, "Kaifeng's attractions are relatively concentrated, mostly in the Drum Tower and Longting areas. After filming the opening scene at Kaifeng Prefecture, we'll move on to the Xiangguo Temple, the Shanxi-Shaanxi-Gansu Guild Hall, the Kaifeng City Wall Scenic Area, the Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, the China Han Garden, the Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City, and finally the Iron Pagoda Park."

Yao Yao asked, "With so many things to see, is it possible to see everything in one day?"

Zhang Jinxuan said, "We're just taking a quick look around. When you come to Kaifeng, you can't miss the beautiful scenery and delicious food. If we missed the beautiful scenery, we can't miss the delicious food. We'll eat our way through the city."

Dilraba asked expectantly, "Brother Xuan, are there many delicious foods in Kaifeng?"

"There are so many. Kaifeng is the ancient capital of eight dynasties with a long history. Henan cuisine is known as the mother of the eight major cuisines. There is a saying in Kaifeng: 'A table of Kaifeng dishes is half the history of the Northern Song Dynasty.' I recommend you take a look at the book 'Dongjing Menghualu' (Record of the Splendor of the Eastern Capital), which records a lot of Kaifeng delicacies. The predecessor of the braised carp noodles that we are going to make today, sweet and sour braised fish, can also be found in the book."

Dilraba looked at him with admiration, "Brother Xuan, you know so much!"

"Basic stuff, don't be silly. I did some research before coming."

"That's still impressive. I can't even memorize my lines as fluently as you."

Zhang Jinxuan smiled knowingly and gestured for his senior from the directing department to continue.

"At two o'clock in the afternoon, we drove to the Yellow River. Today, the three of us and an old fisherman made an arrangement that tomorrow he will take us into the Yellow River by boat and teach us how to cast nets to catch fish."

Hearing this, Zhang Jinxuan asked with a serious expression, "Can this old fisherman be trusted?"

Down the Yellow River, in April during the ice jam season, if an old fisherman had a brain fart and got lustful, mistaking Zhang Jinxuan for Tang Sanzang's father and giving him a slap on the head, he would definitely be doomed if he jumped into the Yellow River.

The senior student from the directing department solemnly said, "He's reliable. We asked around and found out that this old fisherman is exactly 60 years old this year. His family has been fishing for four generations. Two years ago, he rescued an eight-year-old girl who was drowning in the river. His son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter run a fishing boat. The old fisherman hopes that we can have dinner at his fishing boat restaurant tonight."

"If we catch Yellow River carp ourselves, the guesthouse will provide the spices and ingredients for making braised carp noodles for free. If we don't catch any, we'll need to buy Yellow River carp at market price, and the other dishes won't be free; we'll have to pay for them."

"A fisherman's family trip? That sounds interesting." Zhang Jinxuan asked with great interest, "Are the vegetables expensive?"

"A bit pricey, but still acceptable."

"Is the food they serve Han Chinese cuisine or halal cuisine?"

The three senior students from the directing department, the second senior student, and Zhuangzhuang, looked at each other and said in unison, "We forgot to ask. Let's call him right away..."

"No rush, how's the kitchen?"

"I think it should be similar to a regular restaurant."

Zhang Jinxuan had a plan in mind and said, "The first part, the opening scene; the second part, the beautiful scenery and delicious food, will proceed according to the filming schedule. For the third part, we'll find the old fisherman to get more details. Reba is Uyghur; if the guesthouse serves Han Chinese cuisine, we'll have to find a new location."

Dilraba said shyly, "Brother Xuan..."

Zhang Jinxuan interrupted, "No need to say anything, this was our oversight. Besides, it's not a big deal. There are plenty of guesthouses along the Yellow River, and we can always find one that serves halal food. If the guesthouses don't work, we can borrow a stove from a nearby village. If that doesn't work, I'll dig a makeshift stove myself and make sure everyone can have braised carp noodles. 'Wild Kitchen' is all about using local ingredients."

Zhuangzhuang urged, "Brother Xuan, I strongly suggest you dig an earthen stove, rub wood to make fire, and carve a pot from stone. This episode's viewership will definitely explode."

The senior from the directing department was eager to try: "Jinxuan, I think Xiaozhuang's words make sense. You should think about it carefully."

The second senior brother encouraged him, "Jinxuan, it's time to show off your superb culinary skills."

Jingjing waved her little fist, "Brother Xuan, you can do it! Keep it up!"

Yao Yao and Reba looked at Zhang Jinxuan without saying a word, their eyes also showing anticipation.

You all want to see me make a fool of myself, right?

dream.

Zhang Jinxuan rolled his eyes and vetoed the idea: "We're not at our wits' end yet. Braised carp with noodles is quite difficult to make. To be on the safe side, let's find a decent place to make it. You don't want to eat some kind of culinary disaster, do you?"

Everyone replied in unison, "We want to eat it."

Zhang Jinxuan automatically filtered out the nonsense and said to himself, "Senior brother, call the old fisherman as soon as possible and ask him."

"Okay." The senior from the directing department got up and walked away.

"Sister Yao Yao, Dilraba, do you have any opinions or suggestions about tomorrow's shooting schedule?" Zhang Jinxuan asked politely.

Dilraba shook her head: "I think it's great, I have no objections."

Yao Yao laughed and said, "Before we came, Jia Jie praised you for your talent for flattering people. Meng Ying's street lamp joke and her crazy joke, and Yang Zi's eccentric soul painter, have all gone viral. You can't favor one over the other, so why don't you design something for Dilraba too?"

Zhang Jinxuan subconsciously looked at Dilraba, who was also looking at him. She pondered for a moment and said, "Your Zhan Zhao look is very memorable. As for other things, what are your hobbies, Dilraba?"

Dilraba blurted out, "I love to eat."

After saying that, Reba immediately showed a shy expression.

I love to eat.

Zhang Jinxuan almost laughed, but then a brilliant idea struck him, and he clapped his hands and said, "I've got it! The cat that steals fish, the missing guard Ba."