"That can work!" Pan Ping'an said without a second thought, flourishing his hand grandly, "I don't even need to taste it to know that every dish you make, Hua Xiaomai, is nothing less than excellent! Oh right, also prepare some of that shredded chicken you made for Big Tiger and Little Tiger last time. If someone in the restaurant prefers something light, it's the perfect accompaniment for porridge!"
Since he was so sure, Hua Xiaomai saw no need to hesitate and promptly agreed to the request.
Afterward, Pan Ping'an took the big silver carp, waved it around, and said with a beaming smile, "My dad mentioned that your culinary skills, Hua Xiaomai, even surpass your candy-making abilities. He can't stop thinking about the spicy rabbit with liquor you made a few months ago. Today, I'm shamelessly coming over to freeload a meal at your place. How about you take care of this fish?"
Hua Xiaomai instinctively glanced at the several large jars in a shady corner of the courtyard.
