Chapter 548
Chapter 548
Across the river from the Silver Tower restaurant lies Notre Dame Cathedral, a French landmark made famous by Victor Hugo's novel and a symbol of European culture.
The first floor of the restaurant is a small bar for customers waiting to pass the time. The main restaurant is located on the second floor, where you take an elevator led by a waiter in a tuxedo.
Upon entering, you'll find a corridor with warm lighting. Glass display cases on both sides showcase the restaurant's history from its inception to the present day, as well as the number plates of signature dishes that many international celebrities have enjoyed here.
A classic restaurant dish called Blood Duck is made by aging carefully selected duck meat and offal, removing the blood from the duck skeleton, and then pouring a sauce made with spirits over the meat.
The duck meat is tender, and the blood is delicious.
Each dish served has a unique number, corresponding to each customer.
After tasting it, Lu Qingfeng felt that there was nothing special about it. On the contrary, the other dish, Three Emperors Goose Liver, was tastier.
This dish also has a story behind it. During the 1867 Paris World's Fair, German Wilhelm I, Tsar Alexander II, and Tsar Alexander III dined here after listening to an opera, and this dish was among the dishes served.
Near the end of the meal, something quite interesting happened: the restaurant owner came over to take a photo with Shen Ruishu and asked him to sign the blood duck number certificate so that it could be hung in the display case.
Lao Shen is one of the few Chinese writers who also has international influence.
After finishing their meal, the production crew also wrapped up filming there, and Lu Qingfeng returned to the hotel with them.
Since the itinerary had been arranged in advance, the production team naturally arranged a room for them well in advance.
After arriving at the hotel and resting for a while, director Wang Hao called everyone together again.
"Because of tonight's dinner, everyone's travel funds are insufficient. We will stay in Paris for another day tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow we will take the Orient Express to Munich, Germany."
"remain……"
"Wait a moment."
Before he could finish speaking, Luo Haoming raised his hand to interrupt him.
"Is it the Orient Express from Agatha Christie's novel 'Murder on the Orient Express'?"
The director sat cross-legged on the carpet, holding a microphone and script, and nodded.
"This trip was very expensive, and your remaining funds are definitely not enough, so you need to earn the money for the car tomorrow."
Lu Qingfeng perked up too, "The Orient Express!"
Thanks to Agatha Christie's novels, this train is so famous that almost everyone knows it. It is also a real train that started in 1883, a long-distance European train that departs from Paris and arrives in Istanbul, traversing the entire European continent.
He naturally wanted to go up and see for himself.
How do I earn it?
Zhong Huaiyi raised a key question.
"You can't expect us to work for you, can you?"
Xia He has changed into her pajamas and removed her makeup, so she is now in a bare-faced state. For a female celebrity, that's quite dedicated.
"We've already made arrangements. There will be a tour group from China tomorrow. All you need to do is lead this tour group to visit the sights in Paris in the morning."
"Here are a few positions; please take a look and see how they should be allocated."
The director handed a cue card to Shen Ruishu.
Old Shen took it, and Lu Qingfeng and the others stuck their heads out.
First, I act as a tour guide, then I work at various attractions, including riding with tourists at the Eiffel Tower and taking the elevator to the highest observation deck.
"I'm afraid of heights, and just thinking about it makes my legs go weak."
The only female guest shook her head like a rattle-drum.
Zhong Huaiyi and Shen Ruishu also retreated. The middle-aged and elderly people could not be frightened, so their gazes finally fell on the two young people, Lu Qingfeng and Luo Haoming.
"Let me do it."
Before anyone could speak, Luo Haoming volunteered and raised his hand.
“Yes, Haoming is young and energetic, this job is suitable for him.”
That was settled. Xia He was in charge of feeding the pigeons at Notre Dame Cathedral, Shen Ruishu was in charge of introducing the Arc de Triomphe, and Zhong Huaiyi was the tour guide. He was a professional host with excellent speaking skills, and no one was more suitable for the job than him.
In the end, only Lu Qingfeng remained.
Everyone looked at the last job: street sketching.
"Haha, this is great, it feels like it was tailor-made for you, Xiao Lu."
"This must have been added by the production team at the last minute."
Everyone spoke one after another.
Lu Qingfeng had just demonstrated his painting skills, and then such a fitting position appeared. It's easy to guess that this was a plan by the program team.
that's the truth.
The director continued with a smile.
"During this process, we will also have tourists rate you, and the scores will affect your compensation, so good luck to everyone."
After turning off the camera, Lu Qingfeng approached the director and told him about his desire to meet with Van Cleef & Arpels.
"Your agent contacted us. This time the shooting is being done in separate sessions. You've almost finished shooting your footage, so you can wrap it up now."
"This is troublesome, director."
They each returned to their rooms to rest, and that's another story.
……
The next morning, after everyone washed up, got up, and had breakfast, they took the vehicles arranged by the production team to the designated location.
Lu Qingfeng's destination was Place de la Concorde, one of Paris's landmark buildings.
It was commissioned by Louis XV and was originally called Place Louis XV. In the center of the square was originally a statue of him on horseback, symbolizing the supreme royal power.
Later, during the French Revolution, it was overthrown by the common people and turned into a guillotine.
The bewildered Louis XVI was executed here.
Today, the center of the square is an obelisk, a gift from Egypt, which is why Egyptian hieroglyphs can be seen on it.
Place de la Concorde is very close to the Seine River, and the area is frequented by tourists.
When Lu Qingfeng and his group arrived, they could already see tourists from all over the world taking photos here, and sightseeing boats were slowly passing by on the Seine River next to them.
Upon arrival, vehicles were unable to proceed, so staff helped move the easels, paints, and drawing paper to the designated location.
Because there were two cameras following them, many tourists looked over out of curiosity.
As soon as Lu Qingfeng set up his stall, a white couple came over to ask him something in Spanish, which even the translator couldn't understand, let alone him.
Finally, the two communicated in broken English.
How much does a portrait sketch cost?
Lu Qingfeng looked at the on-site director, Li Hu, and seeing that he didn't say anything, he set a price that was about the same.
"3 euros."
"Really? Draw one for us."
European cities are often perceived as clean and tidy, with friendly and kind people, but in reality, the streets are far from clean, and tourists frequently get ripped off.
Go to the square to feed the pigeons, and they'll shove a handful of corn kernels into your hand and demand 20 euros; taxis start at 50 euros...
Lu Qingfeng's price of 3 euros is really cheap.
So, as soon as I set up my stall, I received my first order.
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