"Master Zhou, I think this one's the best." Qin Huai pointed to the most artificial-looking piece on the plate, which was obviously made by Zhao Cheng'an.
In Master Zhou's words, Zhao Cheng'an's snacks were heavy on craftsmanship, following instructions to the letter, doing exactly what was taught without any personal touch. But this kind of craftsmanship was a major plus when it came to purely aesthetic snacks, like adding wings to a tiger.
At least that's how Qin Huai saw it.
For something like aesthetics, if you can copy it, of course, you should.
It was clear that Master Zhou wasn't very pleased with Qin Huai's taste.
"You think Lao San's is better, but can you tell which of the remaining two was made by Zhou Yan and which by Wang Jiayi?" Master Zhou asked.
