When Luo Cheng learned that Fang Yang was coming, he reserved a private room well in advance. Now, Fang Yang and his group come to eat every few days. To thank Fang Yang for patronizing his business, Luo Cheng usually reserves a private room as a backup, since private rooms are limited and will be booked out if they are booked too late.

As the group chatted and laughed, they arrived at Luo Cheng's shop. There were already a few tables occupied inside, with people chatting and eating. Since the sun was shining brightly outside, no one was eating outside, so all the tables in the main hall were occupied.

Luo Cheng was greeting guests in the lobby when he saw Fang Yang and his group arrive. He greeted them with a smile and then led them into a private room. "Mr. Fang, what would you like to eat today?"

Fang Yang smiled and said, "Boss Luo, there are a lot of people today, do you have any special dishes?"

Luo Cheng laughed and said, "We've arrived at a place called 'Lu Hongyang' today. Would you like some?"

"Then one of those will do. Also, some sliced ​​fish, braised pork, and crayfish, and maybe a duck too. The rest is up to you. Oh, and there's fish roe now, right?"

Fang Yang called out to Luo Cheng, who was about to turn and leave.

"Fish roe? Yes, we have it, but not many people eat it, so we don't usually prepare it."

"Do you know how to do it?"

"Yes, people in southern Hunan like to eat this. I even learned how to make it from someone for a while, and I often eat it myself."

"Then let's get one of these, the one with carp roe would be the best."

"Okay, I'll go get it for you."

Luo Cheng turned and went to the kitchen to prepare.

Seeing everyone at the table staring at him, Fang Yang couldn't help but laugh and said, "You all know what caviar is, right? That's sturgeon caviar. But there are also some delicious freshwater fish roe, like this carp roe. In the summer, it's very famous in Yancheng, Hunan. Add some eggs, and it's fresh, tender, and very nutritious."

Everyone suddenly realized that it was a local specialty, but it was also popular in many other places. It seemed to have a strong fishy smell and wasn't very widely known.

Tang Qiang had experienced this hardship before. "President Fang, I've also eaten fish roe, and it seems to have a very strong fishy smell."

Fang Yang laughed and said, "Don't worry, I've eaten fish roe from Yancheng. I've been craving it ever since. It's truly a delicacy. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Since Lao Luo dares to say he can do it, he certainly won't ruin his reputation. Just wait and enjoy it."

Seeing how amazing Fang Yang described it, Tang Qiang stopped talking about it. If it didn't taste good, he would just take one bite and stop. It was nothing special.

"Mr. Fang, I heard that our company is interested in co-producing a military film with you. Do you have a plan yet?"

Tang Qiang, feeling uneasy, directly voiced his concerns to Fang Yang.

Fang Yang glanced at Zhou Xin and said, "This matter hasn't been scheduled yet. After all, it's scheduled for October next year. The script isn't finalized yet, and without coordination from the military, filming can't start at all. So I haven't thought about it yet."

Tang Qiang clapped his hands. "Oh, we have the connections. We can't mobilize special forces, but we can mobilize ordinary troops."

Fang Yang shook his head. "Director Tang, I'm working on this, but it's not something I or you can decide right now. Let's wait until the end of the year and see if there's an opportunity then."

Tang Qiang said urgently, "President Fang..."

Fang Yang waved his hand, "Director Tang, since this is a National Day gift, we can't just make a movie to fool the higher-ups. I need to mobilize an aircraft carrier, so this can't be discussed in a general way."

Tang Qiang stared wide-eyed, speechless for a moment, only muttering, "This... an aircraft carrier? That's definitely something we can't do!"

Looking at the dejected Tang Qiang, Fang Yang asked in confusion, "Director Tang, why are you so concerned about this? This shouldn't have gotten out yet, right?"

"Uh," Tang Qiang smiled awkwardly, "President Fang, I used to direct most of the war films for our company, so I've been working with the military for a long time and we're quite familiar with each other. I knew you were filming in Hengdian, so before I left, President Zhou asked me to get to know you better so I can help you when we're filming military movies."

Fang Yang suddenly realized, "Oh, I misunderstood. But since this is a tribute to the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, I have high requirements for this film. It really does require the deployment of an aircraft carrier. It's hard to say for sure right now. If it does start filming, it's okay for us to cooperate."

Fang Yang didn't give a definitive answer. There's still a long time; who can say for sure what the future holds? Besides, if that movie were to be brought over, it would involve a lot of departments, and it's uncertain whether it would even be able to be filmed at all!

Although he didn't get a clear answer from Fang Yang, since Fang Yang said so, Tang Qiang had no choice but to accept it. When it comes to aircraft carriers, no one can guarantee whether or not it can be filmed. However, if it is filmed, Tang Qiang was amazed by the scale of the project.

"Mr. Fang, I was being presumptuous. Let me drink a bottle of wine to apologize. I hope you won't hold it against me."

Tang Qiang picked up a can of beer from the table, tore open the tab, and gulped it down in one go. By the time Fang Yang realized what was happening and tried to stop him, the bottle was already empty!

Fang Yang waved his hand in the air. Seeing that things had already turned out this way, he couldn't help but laugh awkwardly and said, "Director Tang, there's really no need for this. Jinghua Film and Television is also a strategic alliance with our company. We share resources and expertise with each other. If we really want to start filming, we will naturally cooperate sincerely."

Tang Qiang laughed and said, "It's alright. I was just too hasty this time. I hope you won't take it to heart, Mr. Fang. I hope we can have dinner together tonight. I'll toast you a few more times and wish you a pleasant cooperation."

Fang Yang was helpless against Tang Qiang's opportunistic move. He could only say that Tang Qiang, that old fox, really knew how to choose his timing!

Tang Qiang and Fang Yang's conversation left Fang Yang's group completely bewildered. The amount of information was overwhelming, and no one knew what to say for a moment. Fortunately, the waiter's arrival of the dishes broke the awkward silence.

The wine was poured first, as is customary at drinking parties. As the host, Fang Yang raised his glass first, saying, "It's an honor to be filming in the same film city as my colleagues from Jinghua Film and Television. I won't say more, but I wish everyone a smooth and safe filming experience!"

Everyone responded enthusiastically and raised their glasses in unison. It was all Tang Qiang's fault; they had come here to drink, but he had interrupted them, making the atmosphere much less pleasant. That old man was really wicked!

Once the first dish was served, the rest came quickly, one after another, and the atmosphere at the table became increasingly lively as people drank.

It wasn't until Luo Cheng personally served a bowl of fish roe that things quieted down a bit. "President Fang, come and try it. How does this bowl of fish roe taste?"

Fang Yang stood up, saw that it was fish roe and egg soup, and nodded. This was the authentic way to enjoy fish roe.

I scooped a little into the bowl with a soup spoon, then scooped a little into my mouth with my own small soup spoon and chewed slowly. The delicate fragrance of the egg and the chewy texture of the fish roe were closely intertwined. The thin skin of the fish roe was not removed, which perfectly preserved the flavor of the fish roe.

"That's exactly the taste, Mr. Luo is very thoughtful."

Fang Yang gave Luo Cheng a thumbs up, then called to everyone, "Come and have a taste, this carp roe is super nutritious, eating more is good for your health."