Everyday Life in an Ancient Chinese Market Town

Xu Wuyi is a graduate student at Dongda University's School of Architecture, and loves cooking. One day, a few skinny beanpoles laugh him to death. When he opens his eyes, he's in a drafty little thatched hut that's about to collapse.

Xu Wuyi: “Don't panic. It's no big deal. I'll offer up a few inventions and get myself a new position.”

And then the following conversation takes place:

Xu Wuyi: “What would you like to eat today, duck?”

Qin Yucheng: “I don't want duck. I want bamboo shoots.”

Xu Wuyi: “...”

Xu Wuyi: “Who said ancient times were easy to get by in? Come out and take your beating...”

This novel and its characters are purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is coincidental. Please do not imitate.