“Are you one of those who believes there are always things they can improve on?” it was something she, personally, had believed. “I like to think each of us is in a constant state of improvement.” Though there were some who saw themselves as perfect and would never strive to improve. “I hope you do make more, as this is exquisite.” It was going to draw a lot of attention. "And I'm sure to be getting numerous questions about it." which could mean business for him if he was willing.
It was new to her, someone remembering something she mentioned. Sure, some Kindred did, but that was usually for other reasons, personal gain, gaining favor. This didn’t feel like that.
“I don’t offer praise lightly.” Or regularly. Or usually at all. But this work had truly blown her mind.
“A Bianqing?” quite sure her accent was butchering how the name was pronounced. But nothing she can do about that.
Oh, this was only part of it?!
Catching the nod to the other large box, she will begin to open it, carefully. As she does, “How is the wine? Trying to decide if I should offer it on the menu.”