The dishes arrived, starting with a stewed soup.
Cheng Su personally served the soup to everyone, bowl by bowl, before introducing, "This is Pig's Tail Eucommia Soup, which clears heat, detoxifies, nourishes yin and strengthens the kidney. The ingredients also include goji berries, and it has been simmered over a low flame for three hours. Everyone can drink it with confidence, as it's very nourishing for the yin."
Ying Jian and the others noticed that the soup was very clear. Upon tasting, the flavor of the medicinal herbs filled their taste buds, delightfully sweet, prompting them to nod to themselves in approval.
"This is Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, a signature dish of Joy Soon Loy. It's meaty and delicious, neither oily nor greasy. County Chief Ying, Principal Gong, you're both educated and well-informed. Today, I'd like you to critique this dish for me, see if it's authentic?" Cheng Su served Buddha Jumps Over the Wall to them both.