A Foodie's Daily Life After Becoming a Cannon-Fodder Character

A few things to know: one-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s first and only, and a warm, everyday-life feel. Most importantly, this is a food novel! Everything in the plot serves the food!

Gu San, the most dazzling young man in Bianjing, is getting married. His bride is Xie Yuechan, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Heyang. The news sends the capital into an uproar.

The young ladies tear their handkerchiefs to shreds, while the handsome young gentlemen with even a little charm all breathe a sigh of relief.

The reason is simple: Xie Yuechan is not only ugly, but also outrageous in her behavior and hot-tempered.

At the Xie residence, Xie Yuechan stares blankly at the mess left behind by the original owner. “Did I... transmigrate into a book?”

Faced with the Gu family, who avoid her like the plague, she feels utterly desolate. Still, at least she can eat.

Some time later, a Bianjing tabloid publishes an interview column with Ms. Xie, proprietress of the newly famous Lai Cai Restaurant.

The reporter asks: “What should you do if your mother-in-law makes things difficult for you during your morning and evening visits?”

Ms. Xie replies: “Serve her a lovingly prepared breakfast every day.”

The reporter asks: “What should you do if your husband comes home from work and treats you coldly?”

She replies: “They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Why not give it a try?”

The reporter asks: “When sisters-in-law don’t get along, it’s usually because...”

Xie Yuechan raises an eyebrow. “Who? Whose sisters-in-law don’t get along? Big Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, fire up the kitchen and invite everyone to our restaurant for hotpot, barbecue, spicy hot pot, beef offal, stuffed pancakes, skewers, fried chicken, milk tea, oden, sushi, pizza, and little cakes!”

Of course, there are plenty of authentic street snacks, too.

Perilla drink, pear juice

Pine nut pastries, poria cakes

Steamed osmanthus chestnut flour, crystal winter melon dumplings...