Shen Lingqing hadn't set some expectations towards the two chefs she was working with right now. However, she had to admit that she was impressed by how focused and serious the two were on their given task, especially Lin Xiao.
If she were to give her honest opinion on their first attempt, she was surprised that the older chef was able to make his soup as close as possible with the one she made earlier. Perhaps, it was his long experience in cooking that gave him an advantage against Liu Jinfei.
As for the newest Sous Chef of Savory Alley, Shen Lingqing knew that Liu Jinfei still hadn't mastered the way to balance the flavors of the dish he was making. It's not like she expected him to learn it perfectly, but she had to admit that Liu Jinfei must master how to discern the flavors—for him to be able to train his palate better.
