No going to the capital, no princes or generals. Even if she gets rich, she'll keep farming and settle down in the village.
A word of caution: There are scenes where she takes people in. She's neither royalty nor an official. If you don't like the heroine taking people in, this isn't for you ^_^
The heroine isn't above the law. If you think a heroine who doesn't kill is too saintly and not satisfying enough, don't read this either ^_^
After a trainee from the underworld accidentally hooks the wrong soul, Hua Nanxi is dumped in ancient times. From the start, she gets slapped. Without stopping to think, she promptly beats up the original owner's alcoholic father.
After some hard bargaining, she gets a warehouse from the trainee, supposedly stocked with all kinds of goods that can be replenished and kept fresh. Delighted, Hua Nanxi prepares to live in seclusion.
But when she opens the warehouse, she finds instant noodles in every flavor, along with their perfect companions: braised eggs and sausages.
You've got to be kidding. She's a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, and they're asking her to sell instant noodles? She can't even get a fire going!
Once she's reluctantly accepted reality, she looks back at her family: an irritable, alcoholic father, a timid and spineless mother, helpless younger siblings, and herself, a complete mess. She nearly blacks out at the sight.
Luckily, her best friend, a superb chef, has arrived too. The two of them roll up their sleeves and get to work, heading into the mountains to forage and setting up a stall in town to make all kinds of delicious food. Just as they're getting ready to make a fortune, a drought forces them to flee famine once again.
In a new place, she unlocks new dishes and meets a handsome man, a gentle scholar who falls in love with her at first sight. Why not give him a chance?
But the more they see each other, the more the gentle, handsome scholar seems like the assassin from before?
In the end, a certain someone with slick acting skills and a talent for playing tricks gets his wish: Hua Nanxi marries him and takes him home.
P.S. The male lead will do anything to get what he wants, and he's an incredible actor. He's also an expert in poison and sorcery, so proceed with caution if that's not your thing.
So far, the story seems quite lighthearted and fun. They've had their fill of eating, drinking, and playing on their escape route, without any sense of tension. It's more like a wilderness camping trip. The second female lead is just a cook, a mere tool, accompanying the main character. Honestly, the escape plot was unnecessary; they could have just made them rich selling instant noodles along the way.
I've read up to chapter 126. The writing is good, and there are many humorous parts. The title is "Selling Instant Noodles," but only three or four chapters actually involve selling instant noodles. I don't quite understand why they added the section about fleeing the famine; this part is so lighthearted that it feels childish even if you read it without thinking, and it doesn't have any particularly engaging elements. The parts before the famine are much better.
I've finished reading it! I really like the female lead's personality. The whole story was smooth and enjoyable, without any skipping around. I love Xixi. I also really like the male lead's personality; I'm a fan of this type. In short, this book is exactly what I was looking for. I recommend it. However, I felt the later parts were a bit rushed. I hope there will be more romance between the male and female leads.
The story of the female protagonist managing the original owner's family is quite interesting. The escape from famine isn't described for very long, but the business she does in the new place is also well-written. The female protagonist has a warehouse and fighting skills, while her best friend doesn't, but she's a good cook. The male protagonist is a bit of a yandere.
The female lead is decisive, the plot is concise, and there are some funny parts. It's pretty good.
In short, it's beautiful!
I don't understand why the author insists on selling fried noodles; instant noodles are definitely more popular.
It's so good, I can't get enough of it! I love the female lead's personality—she's all about fighting back!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Wow, the author's writing is excellent! I love the female lead's personality—she's brave, resourceful, and together with her best friend, they time-travel to deal with her father, uncle, and great-uncle in a series of clever moves.