Seeing Lin Yuan coming forward to help clarify, Yan Xiangkai was very grateful and gave a respectful bow with his fists clasped.
However, gratitude was one thing, and the challenge was another. As someone who had been running a restaurant for decades in the Capital city, the sudden emergence of a rival establishment of comparable reputation made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Moreover, their challenge was a fair one, just like the sparring between Martial Arts Schools, where restaurants also improved and sought breakthroughs through competitions.
Lin Yuan had also frequently represented her restaurant in culinary king competitions, so she wasn't too averse to the challenge.
She looked at the large sign and said with a loud, cheerful laugh, "Since Old Master Yan thinks highly of Lin Yuan, I will accept this Challenge Letter. It just so happens that I would like to witness the culinary skills of your esteemed chefs."
As she spoke, Lin Yuan gave Shopkeeper Liu a nod behind her.
