"Xiao Ba is relatively methodical, learns whatever is taught, and does exactly as instructed. This is both good and bad. In this regard, he is very similar to Huang Jia. This is also the reason why Huang Jia can't yet take over my place."
"When learning culinary arts, chefs shouldn't have too fixed ideas, but they shouldn't be completely devoid of ideas either. A mentor leads the way, but personal cultivation is up to the individual. During the learning phase, the mentor lays the foundation for the apprentice. The mentor teaches the apprentice the skills, but there will inevitably come a time when the mentor can no longer teach. If you still rely on others to teach you at that point, it's hard to become a true master."
"Huang Jia has only reached 80% of my level; the remaining 20% cannot be taught and must be understood by himself. Actually, I'm the same—I only acquired 60 to 70% of my mentor's level, and over the years, I haven't fully comprehended the rest."
