Upon hearing this, question marks began to appear over Zhang Chu's head.
Zhang Zhiyun quietly asked Qin Luo: "Does your brother not like eating shark fins? What could be missing from such a delicious dish? My grandmother never makes this dish, not even this New Year."
Qin Luo agreed with this sentiment, but she wanted to protect her brother's dignity: "My brother must have a good reason for asking this."
"Yes, it lacks something: warm rice wine," Cao Guixiang laughed, "Braised shark fin is the main dish of the Yan Chi Banquet. The best way to enjoy this dish is with wine."
"At a Yan Banquet, six appetizers are served before the main course. Two ounces of warm rice wine are enjoyed with these snacks before serving the braised shark fin, so the rich taste won't be overwhelming, leaving a lingering flavor instead."
"Actually, there were appetizers today too, like the braised duck liver. Even without drinking wine, having appetizers before the braised shark fin improves the taste."
