In Jiang Yu's left hand was a cone-shaped carrot of bright orange hue, sometimes turning, sometimes flipping, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, a dazzling display.
In his right hand, he held a long, narrow-bladed kitchen knife, using the sharp tip and edge to cut, shave, poke, or twist on the crisp and juicy carrot; within just a few breaths, the outline of a lifelike, mouth-slightly-agape little orange bird gradually emerged.
Even now, Jiang Yu did not relax in the slightest; he held his breath, eyes fixed intently on the half-completed carrot sculpture, continuing his busy work.
Among the various cuisines of Huaxia, Huaiyang Cuisine is recognized as the most particular about knife skills, whether it's the famous Wensi tofu or the grandly cooked dried tofu slices, all exhibit the pinnacle of Huaiyang knife craftsmanship.
