As concessions go, it isn't much, but it's enough to satisfy Shen Wei for now. He follows his brother into the kitchen, marveling a little at the expanse of it. So many implements - this is the sort of place that makes Ye Zun happy? If so, Shen Wei means to get to know it very well.

"I would love some noodles," he says. "But, perhaps not too spicy? I don't have the stomach for it."