[Courtyard drama + master chef + treasure appraisal + stealing the lead]
Su Fan transmigrates into Love in the Courtyard as a minor character and awakens the Master Chef System from the start.
His fish-fragrant shredded pork outclasses Silly Zhu, securing him the position of head chef in the cafeteria.
He casually finds a Ming Dynasty tobacco pipe, only to be stopped by the Nine Gates Commander, who wants to take him on as a disciple.
Lou Xiao'e peeks at him cooking while holding her rice bowl, as all the scheming residents of the courtyard watch him covetously.
Su Fan gives his ladle a toss and smiles. “Don’t rush. This is only the beginning.”
The Siheyuan time-travel version is still possible
Okay, I really don't want to