Looking at Patrice again, Tanaka Kubo hesitated for a moment, and said nervously: "Mr. Patrice, can you ask His Excellency the Count if we can provide him with some support in the field of film and television? Funds, equipment, personnel, anything is fine!"

Patrice frowned. It was difficult for him to perform since Tanaka Kubo was so sensible.

But, now that they have said so, we can't lie in front of the young master, right?

After thinking about it, Patrice frowned and whispered into Alan's ear to repeat Tanaka Kubo's proposal.

"oh?"

…

With a slight question, Alan looked at Tanaka Kubo who looked apprehensive. This group of people...

He was wondering how these islanders would get to the point, but they expressed their utmost sincerity right from the start.

What does it mean that funds, equipment, and personnel are all available?

Isn't this telling him clearly that they understand nothing?

Looking at Tanaka Kubo's somewhat greasy old face, Alan liked it more and more.

He picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, then looked at Tanaka Kubo with a smile.

Now, it’s time for Master Allen’s favorite part, asking in person!

Alan discovered that as long as he acted approachable, the other party would be happy to tell him some details when he inquired about their situation in person.

I don't know if these people are really honest, or if no one is on guard, or if there is no need to be on guard against him. In short, this kind of face-to-face questioning process is what Alan likes the most.

…

"Don't worry about support yet. I heard from Patrice that you are interested in acquiring a film and television company in the United States. You are an equipment manufacturer. Why would you acquire a film and television company?"

This is what Allen is most concerned about. He is not sure what the other party's purpose is. If they simply want to do publicity, even if they acquire a football club or a basketball club, the publicity effect will be better than acquiring a film and television company.

Film and television companies are just the producers of movies and have nothing to do with publicity. Only the movies produced by film and television companies can be promoted, but... the subject matter of the movie also depends on the subject matter. These are two different things.

Even if you invest in a movie, it may not necessarily be successful. It takes so many bad movies to produce a masterpiece, and this cannot be achieved simply by throwing money at it.

Sony’s current actions have confused Allen.

…

After hearing Alan's doubts, Tanaka Kubo whispered to Patrice with gestures. After talking for a long time, Patrice finally understood a little and turned his head to translate for Alan.

"Master... From what he said, they have plenty of cash on hand. In addition, they also have a record business. Tanaka said that their company hopes to integrate these entertainment industries together and create a system. This will also make it easier for their artists to go further and take the opportunity to enter Europe and the United States."

“…”

With just this one sentence, Alan felt relieved.

He suddenly thought of a long-lost word: a triple-talented star in film, television and music!

Allen couldn't remember where this term first became popular, but he knew that Hong Kong and Taiwan seemed to like to use this model in the past, and all celebrities and artists had to develop in an all-round way.

First sing, then go to film a role or movie after singing well, it’s a complete process.

When I heard what Tanaka Kubo said today, it turned out that the roots of this trend started from them?

Even if it didn't start with them, they are still one of the earliest companies to have this concept.

very good!

Very promising!

Damn, just because you are a good singer, you can enter the European and American markets through movies?

What kind of naive idea is this?

As far as Alan knows, in Europe, what matters is specialization.

Those who make movies should make movies well, and those who sing should sing well.

Don't get into the business of being a triple-role celebrity or anything like that.

In the end, it's nothing, but this may be due to the different ways of thinking. It's just right that the other party can think this way now, it's easier to trick someone if he has ideas!

…

"I understand what you mean. It's a very forward-looking idea. I've had this idea before, but I was busy with work some time ago and it was a bit delayed. My current film and television company, the area covered by its influence..."

Alan stretched out his hand and pointed eastward, "East to America, west to parts of Europe, parts of Asia, south... parts of Africa, and Australia."

Anyway, even if Allen's influence covers the areas where his videotapes are sold, he doesn't know how big the specific area is. He can just exaggerate it. Even he, the boss, doesn't know such things, so these Japanese people will definitely not know them.

…

After hearing the area mentioned by Allen, Tanaka Kubo was secretly shocked. It was indeed the industry of the nobles. They didn't know much about this aspect. Now, doesn't it cover most parts of the world?

This is much more powerful than the film and television company they liked in the United States, which only has an influence in the United States.

…

"If you are interested, you can talk to my personal assistant Mr. Patrice later. As for support, I have a movie that is about to start shooting, and I can talk to Patrice about this. I won't ask about this small business. Let's go..."

Alan pretended not to care about this kind of business, stood up with a little enthusiasm, and invited Tanaka Kubo to the dinner.

Since they have come to visit your home, you should at least provide them with a meal, right?

For today's meal, Alan heard that these islanders were coming, so he could personally instruct Old York to use his special skills to cook a table of traditional British dishes!

Really traditional British food.

…

Legend has it that the British cookbook is the thinnest book in the world.

This is total slander!

Let's just say that the menu of modern British cuisine is the thinnest.

Traditional British food, there is still something, although not much.

That’s the taste…

You can say it doesn't taste good, but this thing is great for showing off!

If French cuisine is more about refinement and the processing of ingredients also tries to maintain the original flavor of the ingredients, but when it comes to traditional British cuisine, it is different. Traditional British cuisine is a bit like Chinese cuisine, paying attention to color and fragrance.

As for the taste…

It doesn’t matter if it’s not mentioned, as long as it has color and fragrance, it’s enough!

…

Tanaka Kubo looked at the dark purple liquid with a green glow in the cup in front of him, which looked like alcohol, and felt a little scared.

He glanced at Patrice beside him and wanted to ask, but was afraid that Patrice would laugh at him. So he suppressed his uneasiness and prepared to follow suit. He would watch how the Count ate and then learn to eat.

Looking at a very large chef, he ordered someone to bring a plate...

Seeing the dish of pig head and chicken body, Tanaka Kubo secretly swallowed his saliva again, not because he was greedy, but because the dish looked a little scary.

A huge pig's head with what looked like the back half of a turkey sewn together at the pig's neck.

It looks weird, incongruous, and even a little scary.

The entire ingredient was coated with a thick layer of orange-yellow spice, which smelled like what it was and looked golden and attractive, but just a quick glance at the ingredients on the plate gave one the feeling of eating a monster.

In particular, the pig's mouth is wide open, and in its mouth is an apple that looks like it has been roasted and is also coated with spices.

The next few dishes were brought up one by one by the servants. Each one looked very appetizing at first glance, but upon closer inspection, they all looked strange and abstract.

…

Alan waited for the dishes to be served, suppressed his nausea, and picked up the glass of mixed fruit wine in front of him.

This thing seems to be a mixture of wine, rum, whiskey, and juice squeezed from various fruits.

Anyway, it has a lot of historical significance, and other than not tasting good, there are no other drawbacks.

"Welcome Mr. Tanaka to my manor. I will treat you with this traditional British meal today. I hope you will like it."

After Alan finished speaking, he raised his glass and took a sip of the wine.

He put down his wine glass and picked up the sliced ​​bread on the plate.

…

When Tanaka Kubo swallowed the wine, he felt as if his throat was no longer his own, as if he had drunk an electric anesthetic, which went down his esophagus into his stomach with a crackling sound.

Seeing the Earl pick up the bread, he thought he was going to eat the bread first to fill his stomach, so he quickly followed Alan's example and picked up the bread and took a light bite. Hmm?

It had no taste, neither sweet nor salty. Just after he took a bite of the bread, Tanaka Kubo saw out of the corner of his eye that Sir Allen picked up two slices of bread, wiped them with his fork and knife, and then threw the used slices of bread into another plate next to him.

"???"

…

Alan watched Kubo Tanaka pick up the bread and eat it, his mouth corners slightly curled up, what a bunch of bumpkins.

Due to historical reasons, there was a period of time when British aristocrats did not eat staple foods at banquets.

Bread like this is used to wipe knives and forks. The family only eats meat and fruit, which represents that the family is wealthy and powerful.

This scene now gives him a sense of déjà vu when Allen went to the south to eat before he traveled through time. The water people brought for washing dishes was drunk as tea by people who didn't understand the custom.

He picked up the fork and picked up the most eye-catching dish, the baked apple in the pig's mouth, and put it into the plate. Then he cut the apple in half with a knife. Alan pointed to the plate and signaled the servant to give the two halves of the apple to Tanaka Kubo and Patrice.

This dish can be understood as fish in Chinese cuisine. It is one of the most popular dishes and is very meaningful, representing harvest and strength.

According to the British, the apple in the pig's mouth is the essence of the dish. Eating it will bring good luck. At every traditional banquet like this, the host will share the baked apple with his closest confidants or the most distinguished guests present.

Before Christmas last year, Alan, who went to a party at Charles's estate, enjoyed the apple that Charles personally forked to him.

At that time, Alan ate it with tears in his eyes, pinching his nose.

Today he finally got to experience this feeling.

Very pretentious and fun!

It was such a pleasant feeling to watch others endure the pain and pretend that the food was delicious. After eating this weird-tasting baked apple, I couldn’t tell you how great it was.

Tanaka Kubo looked at the apples brought by the servant with an expressionless face. This time he was more cautious and did not dare to take action on his own. Instead, he first looked at the actions of the old man Patrice next to him.

…

Patrice looked at the apple brought by the servant with a look of surprise. He stood up and saluted to Alan and said, "Thank you for the apple, Master."

Tanaka Kubo didn't understand, but old man Patrice still knew about this traditional rule. Although he hadn't encountered it for many years, he suddenly encountered such a scene now. Does this mean that he has been recognized by the young master?

The baked apples have lost some of their moisture. When you press them lightly with a fork, you'll see a yellow, mushy mess. In addition, the outer shell is covered with a layer of burnt orange-yellow spice shell...

Tanaka Kubo looked at Patrice and followed suit, standing up and bowing to Alan to thank him. He then looked at the half baked apple on the plate and, with a determined heart, he also ate it with a spoon.

…

"Hahaha!"

After a very retro and traditional British banquet, Alan walked to the corner of the stairs on the third floor before he couldn't help laughing.

He finally understood why Charles always prepared this kind of dishes when he held a banquet. It didn't matter whether it tasted good or not. What was interesting was watching the people eating it. It was quite a bad taste.

Thinking of this, Alan was suddenly stunned. Charles had a bad relationship with many domestic nobles. Could it be because of this?

…

Thinking about the islanders at the table just now who were pinching their noses while eating and praising Britain for its long history and profound culture, and saying that it was their honor to have a traditional British banquet today.

As the servant opened the study door, Huth was personally placing small plates on Alan's desk one by one.

Alan hadn't eaten anything just now except for a sip of wine. These were the things he ate when he returned to the study.

"Master...please enjoy your meal. We have guests to meet this afternoon."

"Uh-huh?"

Allen picked up the chopsticks, picked up a shrimp dumpling and stuffed it into his mouth. He looked up and asked in confusion, "Aren't there only people from the islands here today? Who else is coming?"

"Did you forget that the Duke of Angus was coming to visit you?"

"Oh oh oh...him...Okay, I get it. Go ahead and do your work. Pay attention to Patrice. He wants to discuss cooperation with the Japanese. Tell me as soon as possible if there is anything."

"Okay, Master!"

…

Alan was eating alone in the study, thinking about the afternoon visitors that Huth had just mentioned.

The Duke of Angus!

This is a name that is unfamiliar to most people.

At first hearing he was a duke, he seemed very impressive, very high-end and classy.

but……

This man is an absolute disgrace to the British aristocracy.

Popularity...

It cannot be said that he has good relationships with people, it can only be said that his network of contacts is extremely poor.

This guy is almost fifty years old this year, and his life is so miserable that he is even worse than Alan.

He succeeded to the throne only the year before last, in 1985. Like Allen, he received the title only after his father died.

But although their family seemed to be a duke, their ancestors had produced several generations of prodigals, and the ancestral property had been squandered completely by his ancestors.

Basically everything that could be sold had been sold, and what remained were a little bit of land and some shabby manors that no one wanted.

But this fellow has a very good temper. He always smiles when meeting people and dares not and will not put on airs like a duke. Therefore, in the past two years since he ascended the throne, he seems to have gradually gained a sense of reviving the family tradition.

But the good times didn’t last long…

Some time ago, this guy got into trouble in the United States, and Allen heard about it from old Carl.