In the afternoon, when someone is called upon to visit, it's only natural to invite them to stay for a meal.
Basic manners.
Therefore, Liang Qu made sure Auntie Zhang prepared a table full of lavish dishes to host the master and his disciple.
Among the many dishes, Guan Congjian had a particular fondness for boiled beef slices.
How the chef managed to do it was beyond him.
The oil was red and shiny, the beef tender and succulent, with a thin layer of chopped chili on top and spicy, delicious cabbage underneath.
Perfect to stir the appetite when served with rice!
Just a rice bowl wasn't satisfying enough, after two bowls, he switched to a sturdy, large white porcelain bowl meant for soup!
All concerns about seniority were cast to the winds.
It was indeed a good time to acknowledge the steward.
In the future, could the elder turn away the junior?
Next time, he should let Lichan come and learn the skills, to secretly master them for herself.
