Zhong Xiang and the others remained calm because they had long been accustomed to the Second Young Mistress' cutting. Her cutting technique was excellent and they knew she could finish that in no time. What they were more worried about was the seasoning she used.
Although she made a lot of seasonings before, such as chicken essence and garlic paste, the Paprika and the fermented soya bean she was using for today was untested. They didn't know if it would go well with the dish.
Ye Jiayao waited until he was almost finished before mincing her meat. As soon as the knife touched the board, her movements became a quiet flurry. In no time, she finished her mince, fine and tender.
With Hu Dahai's meat already cooking, he was able to watch Li Yao as he cut through his meat. Hu Duhai had to contain his gasp at the young man's skill. He had started cooking at the age 12 and he had done countless Mapo tofus before, but he was never able to mince his meat like Li Yao.