The three people exchanged awkward laughs again.
"Speaking of Beauty's Liver, there's some historical anecdote behind it." Secretary Zhang continued.
"Really, let's hear it!" The Deputy Director spoke to Secretary Zhang.
"Beautiful Liver isn't a long-established famous dish. In the 16th year of the Republic of China, when Yu Youren held a banquet at Ma Xiangxing, there was a shortage of ingredients in the kitchen. The renowned chef Ma Dingsong quickly whipped up a dish using duck pancreas, chicken breast, and duck oil stir-fried, which delighted the guests. When asked the name of the dish, Ma Dingsong casually replied, 'Beauty's Liver.'" Secretary Zhang explained.
"Oh..." The Deputy Director nodded.
"It seems that although this chef was exceptional in his culinary skills, his cultural knowledge was somewhat lacking. 'Beauty's Liver,' while pleasant sounding, is a bit too straightforward." Song Xiaodong commented.
"What does Mr. Song think?" Secretary Zhang asked.
