"...That Liu Lan?"
"Him? He's five or six years older than me, and his culinary skills among his peers in the entire Chinese Realm are just middle tier, to put it bluntly, he's mediocre. But Yu, did you know? This seemingly mediocre individual is actually top-tier in culinary skills among the worthless bunch in the Shu Liu Clan. Otherwise, how did he manage to win the top prize in last year's selection and obtain the operating rights to Juxia Building?"
Juxia Building.
In the hall with only one table of guests, Zhu Qing didn't bother to lower her voice as she responded to Xia Yu's question.
Xia Yu's eyes flickered.
Mediocre.
This term perfectly encapsulates Zhu Qing's description of Liu Lan.
But surprisingly, this mediocre chef is the owner and head chef of Juxia Building—his success is a testament to the decline of the Shu Liu Clan. In days gone by, Shell Fairy, Liu Maoxing, and other renowned chefs, their descendants seem to have fallen on hard times.
