Chapter 698

However, when they learned that Willow was preparing Western cuisine for foreign guests, the chefs' dissatisfaction turned into pity. In this era, before the full implementation of reform and opening-up, chefs who had studied abroad were exceedingly rare. How could a young girl possibly whip up authentic Western dishes that would impress foreign guests? Whoever was in charge of hosting the delegation today must have been out of their mind to assign such a task to her—it was practically setting her up for failure. Moved by this sympathy, the chefs softened their attitudes toward Willow and even offered to lend a hand. Willow never hesitated to repay kindness with kindness. After inspecting the available ingredients in the kitchen, she selected the freshest and most suitable items for Western cuisine and enlisted the chefs' help in prepping them—primarily for the decorative garnishes. When it came to knife skills, these chefs were nothing short of masterful. In just half an hour, they ha