Jiang Li transmigrates to ancient times, only to find herself facing a broken engagement, a frame-up by her relatives, and expulsion from her home from the start. Her reputation is ruined. But a twist of fate is quietly approaching: she becomes bound to the Comeback Sign-In System. Through daily sign-ins, Jiang Li gains basic mastery of cooking and uses it to land a kitchen assistant job at a restaurant in the market.
Her peaceful days do not last long. Her wicked aunt arrives with servants to stir up trouble, intent on forcing Jiang Li to return and submit to her control. Encouraged by a mission issued by the System, Jiang Li argues her case fearlessly. She pointedly demands evidence that her aunt framed her, leaving the woman speechless. The aunt then orders her servants to attack. Jiang Li swiftly grabs a cleaver from the kitchen and faces them alone, her imposing presence striking fear into the group. She successfully drives her aunt and her entourage away. For completing the mission, she receives intermediate mastery of cooking, taking her skills to the next level and earning even greater respect at the restaurant.
While strolling through the market one day, Jiang Li happens upon a jade pendant giving off a faint glow. The System's appraisal reveals it to be a damaged ancient divine artifact with immense potential. After haggling with the vendor, Jiang Li buys it at a low price. From then on, she works hard while searching for a way to repair the pendant.
As Jiang Li's culinary reputation spreads, a distinguished young nobleman visits the restaurant one day. He is none other than Prince Xiao Yichen. After tasting her cooking, he praises her skills to no end and invites her to become the royal household's cook. Jiang Li initially wants to refuse, but the System issues a special mission that will reward her with advanced mastery of cooking and a mysterious prize. After weighing her options, she decides to enter the prince's residence
