Running Out of Things to Read. Looking for a Book About Another-World Cuisine or a Portable Shop 有点书荒了求一本异界美食/随身商店

1. 1 人 In the Labyrinth, Writing a Guide to the Customs of Other Races! 人在迷宫，撰写异种族风俗指南！ Deep-Sea Glass Whale深海琉璃鲸Anime Fanfiction879k WordsOngoing [Delicious in Dungeon] + [Dungeon Meshi] + [Monster Hunter] + [Made in Abyss] + [A Guide to Interracial Etiquette] + [Gourmet Cells] + [Warning: humanoid Deviljho on the rampage] After transmigrating to another world, he’s told that the world will be destroyed in just a few years? “Huh? You say that if I don’t want to die, I have to venture into the abyss known as the Dungeon, kill dangerous monsters, and explore terrifying ruins... all to extend the world’s lifespan?” “To return to my original 1.3kReads8.5Score119Shelves

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   Labyrinth Food Guide: [Rabbit-Man Radish] Location: Surface World - Rabbit-Man Village Rarity: Rare Description: A premium radish cultivated by the Rabbit-Man race for thousands of years. Edible Parts: All. Notes: Exceptionally unique in taste and flavor, refreshing and sweet aftertaste. A wealthy individual once spent a fortune to import it for cultivation in China, but still failed to replicate its flavor, a truly regrettable situation. Recommended Cooking Method: Eat raw!!! Any other way of eating it is disrespectful! It's heresy!!!

2. 2 位 Quick Transmigration Across Planes: I Own a Little General Store 位面快穿，我有一间小杂货店 Pipi Loves Tangerines爱吃橘子的皮皮Modern Romance4.1M WordsOngoing [No romance + no male lead + general store + ensemble cast + doing business in various novel worlds, including storylines where the heroine gets help] [Main characters: Su Ling + a calico cat] After waking up one day, Su Ling finds that her general store has bonded with a planar trade System, and she transmigrates into a book. First book world: a lucky heroine in a story set during the era of rationing. A general store suddenly appears on the hill behind Dawang Village. It has more goods tha 52.7kReads9.3Score4.7kShelves

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   🧐This is amazing!!! I highly recommend it! The female lead travels to many different worlds to sell things, including food and other supplies!!!

3. 3 位 Planes: The Village Supermarket Connects to Another World 位面：村里的超市连接异界 Apple Hedgehog苹果刺猬Two Male Leads645k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, interdimensional transmigration, running a business] Jiang Sui's father never cared for him, and his mother died young. Though he was born into a wealthy family, he was constantly pushed aside. When his grandfather died, he left behind a shop in a village. Keeping his promise to his grandfather, Jiang Sui gave up his wealthy lifestyle, packed his bags, and headed straight to the village to open a supermarket. Everyone thought Jiang Sui had to be crazy or stupid, but after openin 1.3kReads9.0Score186Shelves

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   This is amazing! The main character falls in love with a prince from another world, and this supermarket is even in partnership with the government!

4. 4 泡 Instant Noodles for the Prince: A Sweet Romance Across Time 泡面诱皇子：通古今互宠日常 Xi Qinghua Yi熙晴画易Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted Main couple: Jiang Su and Xia Jingqi Secondary couple: Lin Ye and Xie Shousi Now available as an audio drama with a full cast. Two male leads, dual perspectives, a system, food, infrastructure building, everyday family life, both transmigrated, mutual devotion, and both are each other’s one and only. Right after graduating, Jiang Su loses his father and has no choice but to return to his hometown and take over the barely surviving convenience store. Who would have guessed that a System would bin 1.2kReads9.1Score182Shelves

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   The cheat code is amazing!

5. 5 穿 I Transmigrated to the Cultivation World: Farming with One Hand, Cooking with the Other 穿越修仙界左手种田右手美食 Come on, Rabbit!兔子加油Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted Synopsis [Everyday life] [BL] [Cozy] [Farming] [Gourmet] [No golden finger] A tsundere, food-loving younger seme x a gentle, refined uke who loves making money Lu Sizhe transmigrates to a world of immortal cultivation. Unfortunately, cultivation still isn’t in the cards for him. After thinking it over, he decides to return to his old trade and become a chef. As his business flourishes, Lu Sizhe’s customers come from across the Nine Provinces. “Boss Lu, could you make me a plate of fried rice?” “ 7.6kReads9.1Score918Shelves

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   The food the main character makes in this book is so delicious; every single dish makes my mouth water, and I get hungry every time I read it. The detailed descriptions are superb, making the food look incredibly appetizing. The romance is also very sweet and heartwarming, though it's a slow-burn story.

6. 6 总 The CEO's Substitute Bridegroom Always Tries to Run Away 总裁的替嫁小夫人他总想逃 Meow Doesn't Kiss Fish喵不亲鱼Two Male Leads4.6M WordsCompleted [Modern CEO, secret identity, marriage first and love later, ultra-sweet pampering] A wedding banquet turns into a replacement marriage? Ye Miao has never heard of anything so ridiculous. What does it have to do with him if the bride runs away? What, it’s just a contract, and I get something out of it too? Do I look like the sort of person who’s swayed by money? Deal. But why is this guy so weird? He calls me his wife the moment we meet? Shen Tianyu grins wickedly. “You can only be my wife for t 6.5kReads9.5Score632Shelves

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   Help! A shocking "substitute bride" scene unfolds at the wedding! The sweet and angsty drama is off the charts! 💘 Ye Miao, who only wanted to attend the wedding in place of her parents, never expected to become the protagonist of this farce! In the luxurious banquet hall, the bride has run away, and the groom, Shen Tianyu, has a face so cold it could shatter ice. Just as the guests were waiting to see the drama unfold, this industry tycoon's gaze suddenly locked onto Ye Miao in a corner of the crowd. ✨ The 19-year-old, fair-skinned, and adorable Ye Miao, next to the 196cm tall Shen Tianyu, is like a little rabbit with its fur standing on end. 🐇 Without a word, Shen Tianyu grabs her chin and examines her, then forcefully picks her up and carries her towards the priest! Ye Miao struggles frantically: "Are you crazy! Let me go!" But Shen Tianyu doesn't give her a chance to refuse, directly staging a forced "substitute bride" scene. 🔥 One is a cold-faced CEO, the other a fiery sweetheart—what sparks will fly from this unexpected substitute bride? From being forced into a marriage of convenience to falling head over heels in love, how does a cold-faced devil melt the heart of a radiant sunshine? A sweet story of arranged marriage turning into love, high-sugar flirting, and contrasting personalities has begun! Come and witness this romantic love story that begins absurdly but ends in true sincerity! 💖

7. 7 鬼EN Demon Slayer: I Can Cosplay as Yoriichi Tsugikuni 鬼灭：我能COS继国缘一 Master of Feeding Fish While Fishing野钓喂鱼大师Anime Fanfiction220k WordsCompleted My name is Lin Yuan, and I'm a cosplayer. I transmigrated while cosplaying Yoriichi Tsugikuni at an anime convention. From the start, after arriving at the Kamado household, I discovered that my cosplay wig, wooden sword, and painted-on mark had all become real. And when I opened the door, I was astonished to find someone standing outside… Muzan?!! 8.8kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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   [Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf] My cosplay of Yoriichi Tsugikuni turns into real death? I was targeted by Mrs. Kamado while cosplaying Yoriichi Tsugikuni at the anime convention, but when I opened my eyes, I found myself standing in the Kamado family kitchen in the Demon Slayer world. > Kamado Aoi gripped her wood-chopping knife tightly, her eyes like a mother leopard protecting her cubs: "Who are you?" > I broke out in a cold sweat—this was the mother of a war goddess who could knock out wild boars with a headbutt. > "Madam, I really mean no harm!" > The mirror reflected my deep red hair and sun-shaped earrings, exactly like that legendary swordsman. > Suddenly, a child's curious voice came from behind me: "Mommy, has our ancestor Yoriichi... Come back?" --- In the dead of night, Yoriichi's vision blurred. The dazzling lights and noisy crowd of the anime convention receded like a tide, replaced by a strange and rustic kitchen. The dim candlelight flickered, the warm steam from the stove lingered, and before him stood his mother, who looked as if facing a formidable enemy—Kamado Aoi. Her eyes were sharp as knives, her body tense, every subtle movement exuding the ferocity of a mother leopard willing to tear everything apart to protect her cubs. Lin Yuan gasped for breath, cold sweat instantly soaking his inner shirt. This seemingly frail lady was, in the original story, a hidden war goddess capable of stunning a raging wild boar with a single headbutt! His small frame probably couldn't withstand that legendary headbutt. "Who are you? Why are you suddenly in my house?!" Kamado Aoi's voice was extremely low, yet it was like icicles scraping against eardrums, carrying an undeniable chilling authority. The wood-chopping knife she gripped tightly gleamed with a chilling light in the dim light. Lin Yuan opened his mouth, his throat dry, all explanations stuck on his tongue. What could he say? That he was a cosplayer at a comic convention, dressed as Yoriichi Tsugikuni, and suddenly found himself transported to another world? That was more of a clumsy joke than the existence of a ghost! He subconsciously glanced at the blurry bronze mirror behind Aoi—deep red hair, dark red flame marks on her forehead, sun-patterned Nichirin Flower Earrings, and the wooden Nichirin Blade she used for cosplay at her waist… The image in the mirror was exactly the same as Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the legendary founder of the Breathing Technique who ended Muzan Kibutsuji's reign! It's over. Appearing abruptly before Mrs. Kamado, who was protecting her family, in the dead of night with this face and this attire… Lin Yuanyi felt a chill run through him. He forced a bitter smile, resigned: "Madam, although I can't explain why I'm here… I'm really not a bad person." He cautiously, almost holding his breath, slowly took a step back. "I'll leave now." However, Aoi's gaze was fixed on him, the wood-chopping knife showing no sign of loosening. The air froze, each heartbeat heavy like a drumbeat. In the suffocating silence, a childish voice, heavy with sleep and pure curiosity, timidly broke the stillness, like a pebble thrown into a frozen lake: "Mother... Is it... Ancestor Yoriichi... Back?" Yoriichi trembled violently, turning sharply in the direction of the voice. The icy wariness in Kamado Aoi's eyes also cracked with disbelief. Yoriichi's bloodline was resonating quietly at this moment?

8. 8 娇 She's Such a Flirt, Her Sister Can't Help Blushing and Losing Her Heartbeat 娇娇太会撩，姐姐她脸红心跳 A Xun Chasing the Light追光的阿寻Two Female Leads212k WordsCompleted [Two heroines + both pure + flirtatious push and pull + 1v1] This is a story about a little white rabbit relentlessly pursuing a big bad wolf. Gu Anjin is the apple of everyone’s eye in the Gu family: obedient, clever, and spoiled. The first time she saw the refined and stunning Lu Qingheng, she found herself entertaining forbidden thoughts. After that, Gu Anjin did everything she could to get close to her moon. Lu Qingheng is the head of the Lu family, gorgeous and ruthless, and used to having 11.5kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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   (Suddenly cut to Luo Ye's perspective—) Luo Ye was crouching behind a potted plant in the faculty apartment corridor, holding his phone, staring dumbfounded at the scene not far away, his mind screaming: **"Holy crap! Isn't that our school's aloof goddess teacher, Gu Anjin?! And isn't that the rumored school board chairman's son, Lu Qingheng?! What's going on?! Should I pretend I didn't see him…"** He held his breath, trying to shrink into a ball to minimize his presence, but his hand trembled, and his phone fell to the ground with a "thud." The crisp sound was particularly jarring in the quiet corridor. Gu Anjin and Lu Qingheng turned their heads simultaneously— Six eyes met. Luo Ye: "..." Gu Anjin: "..." Lu Qingheng: "..." The air froze for two seconds. Luo Ye chuckled dryly and slowly raised his hand: "Um... I... I'm here to fix the water pipes! Do you believe me?" (At that moment, the door behind him suddenly opened, and Xing Yishan, holding a soup ladle, said coldly: "Fix the water pipes? Luo Ye, you'd better explain why you're hiding here.") Luo Ye: "... Is today an inauspicious day for going out?"

9. 9 末 Apocalypse: I Survive on My Convenience Store 末世：我靠便利店续命 Niu Kulu Baldy钮枯禄秃头Sci-Fi & Apocalypse493k WordsCompleted [No romance] [Business-building] [Not a self-sacrificing saint] Sang Yu died at eighteen because of a heart condition, but she never expected that after binding to a System, she’d get to keep living it up. As someone who loves “peace,” Sang Yu always remembers to win people over with virtue. [Ding... Mission issued: Open a convenience store.] [Starter gift pack delivered.] Sang Yu had only just gotten back on her feet when she came face-to-face with a zombie. Terrified, she punched it and blew i 1.4kReads8.7Score186Shelves

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   This post-apocalyptic novel is super good. The female lead is both beautiful and strong. The convenience store can be upgraded, and the higher the level, the more functions it has. There is no fixed male lead, only the female lead who is beautiful. There is also a world of cultivation.

10. 10 开 From the Start, I Lost My Job: Selling Lunchboxes on the Way Home 开局就失业：返乡途中卖盒饭 Wind Quenches Flowers风熄花Urban3.6M WordsCompleted [A System golden finger, food, fast meals and lunch boxes, a leisurely slice-of-life pace, no romance in the main story. At readers’ request, the bonus chapters have a male lead. Male-oriented, male-oriented, male-oriented, said three times.] After working hard for three years, he’d just been made a full-time employee when the restaurant he worked at shut down. Bai Ye drove home in the secondhand car his boss had given him in lieu of pay, a heap of junk piled in the back. He never expected a S 33.8kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves

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    🔥 [Hilarious Urban News] Construction Site Lunch Boxes So Popular They're Making Urban Management Work Overtime? This is Too Clever! 🔥 🍱 **"Don't run, vendor! Your lunch boxes smell so good, we have to buy two!"** The urban management team conducted a surprise inspection late at night, and the result—the entire team was captivated! A 5-yuan serving of potato and beef stew wafted through three streets, even blocking the enforcement vehicles and turning them into a delivery pick-up point! 💥 ** [High-Energy Plot] A Culinary "Guerrilla Warfare"** ✅ Fierce as a wok stir-fryer, faster than Usain Bolt on the run—vendor Lao Li's "counter-reconnaissance tactics" have cracked up the internet! ✅ The urban management captain, while issuing tickets, secretly slipped lunch boxes: "After get off work… save me ten more!" ✅ Netizens' hot comment: "I suggest the urban management team switch to food delivery; this is a win-win situation!"

11. 11 在 I Made a Chinese Restaurant a Huge Hit in the Apocalypse of Another World 在异世界末世经营中华餐厅爆火 Ice Cola Drink Substitute冰可乐代喝Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.6M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse] [Business Management] [System] [Gourmet Food] [Farming] [No CP, Ensemble Cast] After Ling Jing died, she became bound to a business management System and was randomly dropped into an apocalyptic world where plants and animals had mutated. The System asked her to name her restaurant. After thinking for a moment, she typed: Chinese Restaurant. In this mutated apocalypse, every plant and animal had become an enemy. When starving humans on the brink of death caught the scent of roaste 96kReads9.4Score14kShelves

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    After Ling Jing's death, she was bound to a management system and opened a restaurant called "Chinese Restaurant" in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mutated plants and animals. As humanity faced imminent death, the aroma of roasted potatoes filled them with shock, and the taste of roasted sweet potatoes brought tears to their eyes. Ling Jing unlocked even more recipes—hot and sour shredded potatoes, sweet and sour pork ribs, hot pot barbecue, roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), and other Chinese delicacies—driving the post-apocalyptic humanity into a frenzy. [I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!]

12. 12 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves

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    "Nine Princes Struggle for the Throne: The Useless Prince is Actually a Peerless Dragon" — Kneeling stiff in the snow? This is a true dragon lying in wait! The Ninth Prince, Xia Tian, died kneeling in the snow, sentenced to death by imperial decree! The name "useless" resounded throughout the palace, his brothers trampled him into arrogance! Yet, his spine remained unyielding, like a sword pointing to the sky! One day, he awakened, a hidden dragon emerging from the abyss! He honed his claws amidst ten thousand mountains, forged his dragon soul amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood! Watch how he, from a "deadly abandoned son," shattered conspiracies and swept away all the princes! Nine princes Struggle for the Throne? I am destiny itself! With unparalleled grace, I ascend the throne of the Nine Heavens!

13. 13 妖 Fairy-Like Heroines! She Wields Her Beauty in TV Dramas 妖精女主！她在影视剧恃美而娇 Shanshan Loves Tangerines杉杉爱橘Female-Channel Fanfiction3.8M WordsOngoing Beauty that captivates all, wealth and glory: the carefree life of a beautiful fox spirit heroine. Linlang was a lily of the valley growing in a secluded valley. After a century of cultivation, she became a spirit, but while undergoing a trial, she was struck by heavenly lightning and sent to another world. Thus began a marvelous journey through time, in which she became the most adored woman in television dramas, relying on her beauty to live as she pleased and dazzling everyone she met. World 47.3kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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    "Meng Linlang, the second daughter of Duke Pei, Meng Shilin, is sixteen years old." The Emperor, who had been somewhat weary, regained his composure, his gaze unconsciously falling on the young woman in blue who gracefully stepped forward and curtsied. A kind smile unconsciously appeared on the Empress Dowager's lips. She had long heard that the Duke of Pei had two daughters. The elder, Meng Jingxian, was dignified and beautiful, a typical lady of a prominent family, but unfortunately, she was frail and deeply in love with Prince Guo, making her unsuitable for the palace due to her lack of offspring and reputation. Her younger daughter, Meng Linlang, however, remained relatively unknown, raised in seclusion, and she wondered what she looked like and what her personality was like. "Your subject, Meng Linlang, greets Your Majesty and Empress Dowager, wishing them boundless blessings and peace." Linlang knelt and bowed according to protocol, slowly raising her face. The entire audience gasped involuntarily, especially the Emperor and Empress Dowager, who were usually reserved and rarely showed their emotions. Seeing Linlang's beauty, they were utterly astonished, their minds filled with only one thought: Could there be such a stunning beauty in this world? Could she be a celestial being descended to earth? Linlang remained calm, unfazed by this surprise.

14. 14 玄 Xuanhuan: Awaken the Destiny System and Make a Move on My Master from the Start 玄幻：觉醒天命系统，开局就冲师 A Silly Little Pig一只小笨猪啊Eastern Fantasy451k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + disciple who rebels against his master + comedy + Destiny System + satisfying power fantasy + sweet romance without heartbreak + slice of life] Just because he glanced over while standing in the middle of the road, Lin Chang'an was sent flying by a speeding heavy truck. When he opened his eyes again, he was reborn. He had transmigrated to a fantasy world and become the sole disciple of Su Lianshuang, Peak Master of the Peak of Destiny at Jiudao Sect. “Ding! Congratulatio 38Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    [KISS] These few books 🥰 The protagonist transmigrates to a cultivation world, is bound to a system, and his master is the chosen one of destiny 🤤. However, he fails his tribulation and loses his cultivation. After that, the protagonist… 🍉

15. 15 孽 You Wretched Disciple, Stop! I’m Your Master! 孽徒快住手，我可是你师尊啊！ Zheng Sanfeng郑三疯Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Protagonist with no System] [Powerful golden finger] Lin Tianqi transmigrates to another world, thinking he’ll top the imperial exams, marry a rich beauty, and reach the pinnacle of life. Unexpectedly, he turns out to be a legendary cultivation prodigy with a Pure Yang Sacred Body. At the age of five, his beautiful master brings him back to her sect, and from then on, his life as a wicked disciple begins! “Heh heh heh~ Master, your disciple has a sleepwalking condition, you know~” 18.8kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
16. 16 跟 After Dual Cultivation With My Master, I Awaken an Invincible Physique 跟师尊双修后，觉醒无敌体质 Dusk Haze and Dust暮霭烟尘Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing “You insolent disciple, how many more times are you going to defy your master?” “Master, I promise this is the last time...” “You say that every time...” “It really is the last time, Master...” 109.6kReads8.7Score8.2kShelves
17. 17 穿 Reborn as the Villain's Beautiful Poisonous Wife 穿成反派大佬的漂亮毒妻 Chestnut Who Loves Fried Rice Cakes爱吃炒年糕的栗子Two Male Leads461k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + transmigrating into a book + sweet and satisfying romance + devoted 1v1] Shen Qingci, a famous novelist, unexpectedly transmigrated into a suspenseful angst novel and became the notorious villain’s venomous wife. As luck would have it, he was the first character in the book to get killed off. The villain who would kill him had not only gone bankrupt, but had also been betrayed. And Shen Qingci was the one who had run off with all the villain’s money, caused his grandmother’s de 4.4kReads8.6Score445Shelves

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    [After transmigrating into a book, I became the villain's "virtuous wife"? This plot is weird!] Does anyone understand?! Famous author Shen Qingci opened his eyes to find himself transmigrated into the suspenseful and tragic novel he wrote—and became the villain's wicked wife who absconded with the protagonist's money, causing him immense suffering! In the original story, this character wouldn't survive more than three chapters; after running away, she was thrown into the sea to feed sharks by the blackened tycoon—a truly hellish start! And where is the villain right now? He's squatting in his bankrupt rented apartment, betrayed by his brother and his grandmother has passed away, on the verge of triggering the "madman's rise" plot. Shen Qingci touched the non-existent gills and decisively threw away his escape suitcase: Why run! This is a potential future top-tier tycoon! From then on, he began his "lying down and developing" mode: During the day, he accompanied the tycoon on business trips, eating steamed buns; at night, he stayed up all night writing proposals and painting a rosy picture: "Honey, this project will definitely succeed!" The tycoon went from a penniless, downtrodden nobody to the richest man in China thanks to his efforts. Shen Qingci quickly calculated: Alimony secured, divorce and run away! But the richest tycoon pinned him to the sofa: "Baby, we're an old married couple, why are you making a fuss about divorce?" Shen Qingci: ??? I just want to get money to save my life! Even more absurdly, the tycoon brought home a baby one day: "Look, doesn't this child look like you?" Shen Qingci laughed angrily: "I can't even support myself!" The tycoon leisurely wiped the baby bottle: "With me, you and the child will be raised together." Wait a minute! How did this script change from "Villain's Self-Saving Guide" to "Marriage First, Love Later, Raising a Child"? What happened to the suspenseful and angsty story? Now it's all sweetness! (Highlight: Sweet and refreshing with two male leads, no angst, transmigration to self-salvation turns into chasing after his wife, the tycoon's doting on his wife has no limits, 1v1 and both are virgins, go for it!) 🥰

18. 18 做 My Cooking Is So Good, the Entire Cultivation World Treats Me Like a Treasure 做饭太好吃，被整个修仙界团宠了 Little Dog, Don't Always Get Caught in the Rain小狗别总淋雨Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + cultivation + farming + food + street vending + devoted to each other] In his previous life, Yun Ci was a poor student. His parents signed him up for the New Chinese Culinary School early on, and he studied there for three years. Once he graduated, he was ready to show off his skills, but a car accident put a stop to that. When he woke up again, Yun Ci found himself in a world of cultivation. He had no golden finger, no System, and was just an insignificant cannon-fodder charac 9.7kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    There are many food-themed novels set in the cultivation world, but this one has a particularly interesting premise! The protagonist, Yun Ci, was originally a modern chef who transmigrated and only wanted to make a living by running a street stall. However, his exceptional cooking skills unexpectedly made him the "darling" of powerful figures. These genius cultivators appear aloof on the surface, but secretly they're fiercely competing for a bite to eat, creating a striking contrast! The author cleverly blends elements of cultivation, farming, and food, resulting in a lighthearted and humorous plot. It captures the down-to-earth feeling of "earning spirit stones through a street stall" while also offering the satisfying feeling of an underdog's rise to power. The writing style is humorous, and the foreshadowing is natural, making it especially suitable for readers who enjoy slice-of-life and food-themed novels. The only minor flaw is that some words in the synopsis are slightly disorganized, but the main text is even more captivating and definitely worth reading!

19. 19 乡 The Country Doctor’s Good Life 乡村神医好快活 A Stone Blooms石头开花Urban3.7M WordsOngoing [Rural Miracle Doctor + Little Guy’s Rise to Success + Business Fortune] To protect Xu Taohua, Song Qian offends Wang Mazi and is thrown into a cave in the wilderness. By a twist of fate, he encounters the Lotus Immortal Empress and receives her legacy. To help Song Qian return her to the world of cultivation, the Lotus Immortal Empress expends her strength to pass on all the cultivation she has accumulated in her lifetime. With this legacy, Song Qian begins his path to turning his life around. 52.5kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves

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    [Tweet] "The Countryside Miracle Doctor's Joyful Life" | Ten Years of Feigning Idiot, One Day of Awakening! Those Who Defeat and Insult Me, Kneel and Call Me Master! At the foot of Longquan Mountain, by the Peach Blossom Stream, a breathtaking scene unfolds. The village's beautiful widow, Xu Taohua, never imagined that her secret bathing moment would be witnessed by a "fool"! What made her even more ashamed and angry was that this fool, Song Qian, was foolishly rummaging through her bamboo basket containing her underwear, even picking it up and gesturing! Everyone said Song Qian was a mentally challenged good-for-nothing, the laughingstock of Peach Blossom Village. Anyone could step on him, anyone could make fun of him. He carried a tattered bamboo basket, chewed on a blade of grass, his eyes were cloudy, his behavior absurd, as if destined to rot in this ravine. However, the gears of fate began to turn dramatically when Song Qian touched that special "fabric"! An unexpected event awakened an ancient, lost, unparalleled medical lineage! His chaotic mind instantly cleared, and a surge of immense knowledge and power rushed in! Once a fool, now a miracle doctor! With a single acupuncture needle, he can save lives, snatching them from the jaws of death! The village bully is critically ill? Beg me? First, kowtow three times! With a single prescription, he can revive the dead; a single pill is priceless! City tycoons come seeking his help? Line up! I set the price! With a single massage, he can unblock meridians; even the village beauty is captivated! The woman who once scorned him, Sister Peach Blossom, now has eyes full of admiration… The days of feigning foolishness are over! Song Qian sheds his guise, revealing his true brilliance. He is swift in repaying kindness and settling scores! Those who once bullied, humiliated, and laughed at his foolishness can now only look up at his retreating figure, trembling with fear and regret! Watch how this seemingly foolish but miraculous doctor conquers the village, practicing medicine while also seeking justice! Wealth, status, beauty… everything once out of reach is now within his grasp! "The Countryside Miracle Doctor is So Happy," a story of slapping faces and defying expectations, a life-changing adventure that will ignite your passion! Those who bully and humiliate me will eventually grovel at my feet!

20. 20 读 Mind Reading: The Emperor Sees My Fists Clench 读心，皇帝看见我拳头硬了 Golden Sunset落日融金Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone Can Read Minds + Cannon Fodder + Beloved by All + Feel-Good Story, Female Lead Has No Romance Xu Jinyu was an ordinary college student of the modern era. While saving a child who had run into the middle of a busy road, she was hit by a luxury car and transmigrated into a world formed from the merger of several novels. A world-saving System transmigrated with her. It gave Xu Jinyu a second chance at life, and in return, she had to save a world that the male and female leads had turned in 7.7kReads8.9Score644Shelves

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    The first book is about mind reading; it flows smoothly without any misunderstandings or melodramatic twists, progressing smoothly through a path of national prosperity and strength. It features a simplified version of a Taobao system, and the author's imagination is boundless. The second book is about transmigration and raising children; it focuses on cooking, hunting, daily life, and family relationships, with the author taking turns reading minds. The writing is good, and each storyline is clearly structured. The third book is about a female assassin who transmigrates into an ancient old man; I'm still following it. This one is very interesting, a bit cliché, but the author's imagination is unique. There's also a character who's a great cook—a nice bonus…

21. 21 靠 I Can Hear Their Thoughts, So I Raised Three Villainous Toddlers 靠听心声，我饲养了三个奶娃反派 Homebody Xiao Pei宅小佩Ancient Romance594k WordsOngoing Raising children | Hunting | Making a fortune | Healing | Everyday life | Hearing people’s thoughts | Transmigrating into a book Warnings: No romance, not a wish-fulfillment story. The female lead gets injured while hunting, and the rating is low because the novel was just released. When Tang Xiaoran opens her eyes, she finds herself surrounded by a little toddler. The girl blinks her teary eyes, but in her mind, she’s cursing Tang Xiaoran. “Why won’t this crazy woman just die? Second Brother ha 73Reads8.8Score—Shelves
22. 22 穿 Transmigrating: The Female Assassin Turns into a Little Old Man 穿越之：女杀手摇身一变小老头 Little Xin Zi小新子Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Transmigration + No Romance + Imperial Examinations + Rural Life + Heartwarming A top female assassin is blown into ancient times and transmigrates into the body of a sleazy old countryman. Looking at the honest, skin-and-bones members of his family, the emotionless assassin is moved. Just live. So what if she’s become a man? So what if she’s become an old man? No one can match an assassin’s mental resilience. The Zhang family notices that Father has changed. At his age, he’s finally turned over 2.9kReads8.7Score387Shelves
23. 23 傻 Once the Silly Girl Smartens Up, the Wen Family’s Ancestors Must Be Smiling from Their Graves 傻女不傻后，老闻家的祖坟冒青烟 Ink-Dyed Green Wound Tears墨染圊殇泪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + food + farming + sweet romance + doted on by the whole family + devoted husband + badass heroine + no golden finger] In her previous life, Wen Zhenyi was a top chef in public and a bounty hunter in secret. After a car accident, she transmigrated into the body of a dim-witted young woman in an alternate dynasty. She thought she had transmigrated to another world, but it turned out her soul had simply returned to its rightful body. Her family had spent everything they had and pil 6.8kReads9.0Score643Shelves

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    "Give me a few more days? Old Mrs. Wen, how many times have you said that?" Liu Si kicked a pebble at his feet, his eyes sweeping across the dilapidated courtyard. "It's not that I'm heartless, but the creditor is pressing me hard, and I'm in a difficult position." Old Mrs. Wen's fingers tightened slightly, her knuckles turning white, but her face remained calm: "Liu Si, you know the harvest in the fields wasn't good this year. Once the grain is sold, I'll definitely pay back the principal and interest." Liu Si chuckled, pulling a crumpled IOU from his pocket and waving it in front of her: "It's in black and white, and there's your son's fingerprint on it. How about this—" He suddenly lowered his voice and took a step closer, "I heard your little granddaughter is quite pretty, and Master Zhao in town is looking for a maid to serve her…" "You!" Old Mrs. Wen looked up sharply, her cloudy eyes suddenly flashing with fierceness. "Liu Si, don't you understand the principle of not harming family members?" A rustling sound came from outside the courtyard wall, and seven or eight villagers carrying hoes had gathered around at some point. The dark-faced man leading the group slammed his hoe on the ground. "Fourth Brother, Sister-in-law Wen was helping my mother brew medicine the other day." Liu Si's expression changed, then he suddenly grinned. "Just kidding! Well then... I'll give you another ten days." He backed away towards the door, then suddenly turned back before leaving. "If you still can't pay in ten days—" His gaze lingered on the red cloth shirt hanging on the clothesline, then he gave a cold laugh and walked away. Old Mrs. Wen stared at the swaying courtyard gate, slowly bending her straight back. A suppressed cough came from the inner room. She wiped her face, then pulled a coarse cloth bag from under the stove. Inside lay three polished copper coins.

24. 24 失 Out of Control! My Archenemy Only Wants to Kiss Her 失控！死对头只想亲她 Lazy January懒一月Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Noble, dazzling heiress x laid-back, scheming heir] Qiao Yuning, the only daughter of the top-tier Qiao family in Shanghai, has been doted on and adored since birth. She has the face of a beauty, a bright and alluring presence, and a slim waist with long legs. Her designer clothes and jewelry are always new, and she looks flawless down to the last strand of hair. She's truly a “walking heiress.” Like her, Zhou Shixu, the heir to the prominent Zhou family, comes from a powerful background. Th 73.6kReads9.2Score7.4kShelves

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    At the end of the airport terminal, she became the center of attention. ✨ Her jet-black curly hair cascaded down her back, and sunglasses concealed her face, yet couldn't hide the aura of nobility that seemed to have stepped out of a fashion magazine. Her gaze swept through the crowd of people waiting to pick her up, searching for a familiar figure. "Miss, over here." Her gaze settled on a floral shirt, its open collar dazzlingly flamboyant. Qiao Yuning paused slightly, her red lips parting slightly: "It's you. Where's Qinran?" The person who came to pick her up was none other than her… **the "cousin" who made her want to take her best friend to get her eyes checked**. #Novel #UrbanRomance #FashionableHeroine #GapCharacter #Frenemies #BestFriendBoyfriendIsFrenemies #SunglassesKiller #CharacterIntroduction

25. 25 美 Exploring the World of Food 美食世界探索 Chen Ziyang, the Great God Himself陈紫洋大神本人Eastern Fantasy437k WordsOngoing 📖 A hard-core hunting adventure in a world of gourmet food ✔️ No golden finger, no female lead. The protagonist relies entirely on real skill to brave dangerous places, hunt exotic ingredients, and cook hearty dishes. ✔️ A muscular protagonist and realistic, hard-core hunting details turn the wilderness into a feast for the senses. ✔️ No deliberately torturing the protagonist. The pace is brisk and satisfying, with no frustrating setbacks. Later on, his combat power goes through the roof, and he 93Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this fantasy food novel! Although there's no portable shop, the appeal is simpler and purer! The muscular male protagonist survives in a wild and untamed world by gathering ingredients with his bare hands and cooking wild game on the spot, while raising three adorable little ones. There are no complicated plots, just hardcore survival and heartwarming daily life, making it more realistic and down-to-earth than shop-themed novels!

26. 26 凡EN Mortal Bones, Immortal Destiny 凡骨 Master of One Update壹更大师Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available to buy online) The world's spiritual bones are divided into four grades. First grade: Heavenly Spiritual Bones. Second grade: Golden Spiritual Bones. Third grade: Mystic Spiritual Bones. Fourth grade: White Spiritual Bones. All the rest are ordinary bones, unfit for cultivation. Xu Taiping is an ordinary man with ordinary bones, yet he swears to prove to the cultivation world that ordinary bones can slay demons, ordinary bones can vanquish evil, and ordinary b 561.4kReads9.3Score72kShelves

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    **A Review of "Ordinary Bones": Knocking on the Door in the Cold Night, Illuminating the Glimmer of Light in Ordinary Bones** On New Year's Eve, amidst howling winds and snow, a thinly clad little boy named Taiping knocks on his second uncle's door, simply to borrow a few pounds of charcoal for warmth. In just a few hundred words, without grand narratives, the text delicately portrays the most authentic warmth and coldness of human nature—**ordinary people are like blades of grass, but the kindness and resilience in their bones can always pierce through the harsh winter of fate.** Taiping's shivering, apprehension, and stubbornness, and his second uncle's kindness, generosity, and forbearance, leap off the page in a few lines of dialogue. Behind the "small matter" of borrowing charcoal lies the hardship of survival at the bottom of society, an unyielding dignity, and a glimmer of light protecting each other in the cold night. This is the essence of "Ordinary Bones": **there are no born supreme beings, only ordinary people carrying heavy burdens, living out the warmth of humanity in the mud.** If you're tired of the typical "overpowered protagonist" trope in fantasy novels, this work will gently pull you back to reality with its calming power—**All beings are mortal, but within those mortal bones lie mountains and seas**.

27. 27 随 Random Street Stalls: I Use Food to Lure Snakes Out of Their Holes 随机摆摊：我用美食引蛇出洞 AAAA Prosperous BloomsAAAA花开富贵Urban889k WordsOngoing [Food + undercover work + comedy + catching criminals + System + no heroine + no romance] Also known as Food: The Undercover Cop Sets Up a Street Stall, and Fugitives Beg Him to Get Back to Work Xiao Lan transmigrated into the body of a police officer in a parallel world and was assigned to pose as a street-food vendor while keeping an eye on a suspect. As it happened, he’d been a cooking genius in his previous life. This was right up his alley. The next day, a tricycle loaded with top-tier food 9.9kReads9.4Score869Shelves

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    💥💥The male protagonist transmigrates to another world and becomes a proud police officer. Unexpectedly, what truly makes him famous is his superb culinary skills. As an undercover policeman selling food, even criminals are captivated by his cooking skills.🍀💐

28. 28 星 Interstellar: Are You Crazy? You Call This Being Able to Cook a Little? 星际：疯了吧？你管这叫会做点饭 Sandy Fish沙沙鱼Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Interstellar] [Gourmet] [No CP] Cheng Jinan was just a pampered young woman who loved good food. After an unexpected journey to the interstellar world, she had no choice but to make the best of things. If she wanted to survive, she'd have to rely on herself. Chinese cuisine burst onto the scene, stirring up a storm of discussion among the people of the stars. With the Gourmet System in hand and a heart full of Chinese culinary spirit, Cheng Jinan served up hot-and-sour shredded potatoes, minced 458Reads7.2Score—Shelves
29. 29 农 Delicious Country Cooking: The Little Chef Is Beautiful and Adorable 农门佳肴：小厨娘她美又娇 Tong Xijun童夕君Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Farming + Food + Mutual Devotion] Shen Jiayao, a young chef in her previous life, didn't let her skills go to waste after she transmigrated to a small mountain village. Life in the village was hard, but her father doted on her, her mother loved her, and her older brother protected her. Most importantly, she had a childhood sweetheart who'd grown up alongside her. When he became an official one day and planned to marry a noblewoman, Shen Jiayao wielded her big ladle and knocked h 4.7kReads9.0Score557Shelves

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    1️⃣ [Time Travel + Food] A top-tier chef's soul travels back to ancient times, helping her family pay off debts by selling food. She brings her modern food business model to the ancient world, becoming wealthy. Very detailed. 2️⃣ [Sweet Romance + Time Travel] Her childhood sweetheart, now in the capital, wants to marry into a wealthy family for his future and asks her to be his concubine. She decisively rejects the offer, sells food to build her fortune, and accompanies her brother as he grows up.

30. 30 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335kReads9.8Score46.9kShelves

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    This book made me laugh until my stomach hurt, until tears streamed down my face, and even my cat started to suspect I'd secretly eaten its cat food. Each chapter is like a carefully packaged joke bomb; once you open it, your mood explodes, turning into a flower of joy.

31. 31 别 Reunited After Parting, the Big Shot Won't Stop Pursuing Me 别后重逢，大佬穷追不舍 Liu ll刘llModern Romance375k WordsCompleted A print edition has been signed. "The short drama is now online. Search for: The Seventh Heartbeat." It was widely rumored in the capital's elite circles that Lu Jingshen, heir to the Lu family, had no interest in women. That changed one day when he opened a private Weibo account and posted a photo. A head of long black hair lay spread across the bed, and his fingers were interlaced with someone's. The internet erupted instantly. Everyone speculated about who had managed to win the heart of this 4.7kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    "After Marriage, You Are My Fulfilled Wish" The wind and dew of Beijing were biting cold. Qin Ruyan wrapped her plain trench coat tightly around herself, embarking on her journey home after eight years of separation. Drifting in a foreign land, even the familiar sights and sounds of her homeland felt strange. She lowered her eyes, her fingertips lightly tapping the small jade pendant (phone), trying to dispel the chill of returning home with trepidation. Suddenly, a clear, melodious call pierced through the bustling crowd— "Yanyan! Over here!" Looking up, she saw Zhang Qiyao at the arrivals area, her sleeves fluttering, holding a bouquet of vibrant red plum blossoms, standing on tiptoe, craning her neck. The light in her bright eyes instantly melted the frost in Qin Ruyan's eyes. No longer caring about the demeanor of a lady from a noble family, she pulled her carved sandalwood suitcase and rushed forward like a weary bird returning to its nest. Wiping her face with a handkerchief, she smiled radiantly. Yao Yao took her arm, teasingly saying, "Finally, your 'overseas fairy' is back! Someone was waiting so long, practically begging me to pick her up, while they themselves..." Before she could finish, she smiled mischievously and tucked a plum branch into Ru Yan's arms. The petals were still glistening with dew, their fragrance wafting in the air. As the city lights began to twinkle, in the luxury car that drove away from the airport, Ru Yan's fingertips brushed against the delicate petals, her heart rippled slightly. She knew who Yao Yao was referring to. The man who was now her husband in name, yet separated from her for years by her travels—Lu Chenzhou. Eight years of separation, the wind and dew chilling her hometown. Red plum blossoms sent her way, the luxury car secretly led her, finally returning her to that man's side. Shedding the coldness of his iron-fisted business ways, he gave her a secluded courtyard, planting only the crabapple trees she loved; hiding his deep longing of the past years, he brewed tea and cooked snow, warming her slightly chilled fingertips. "Mrs. Lu," he said, taking her hand, his eyes shimmering like a galaxy, "of all the things in this world, you are the only place my heart belongs to, the place where my heart's desires have been fulfilled." "After Marriage, You Are My Fulfilled Desire" tells the story of how the aloof and powerful King of Commerce transforms into a tender and loving figure, using the mountains and rivers as his dowry and the years as his canvas, to write a sweet and devoted post-marital love song that belongs only to him. From then on, amidst the bustling city life, someone will ask if your porridge is warm, and someone will stand with you at dusk.

32. 32 从 From Transfer Student at Totsuki to God-Slaying Chef 从远月插班生到弑神厨师 Zhi Jie Kuo Luo, Extra Ice志杰阔罗要加冰Anime Fanfiction230k WordsOngoing [Crossover anime + serious cooking + adventure + hot-blooded] From transfer student at Totsuki Academy to god-slaying chef. A master chef? No, I'm a fearsome chef! Lin Zhenyi is a food blogger who transmigrates to a world where food reigns supreme. Of course he wants to get promoted, earn more money, and reach the pinnacle of life, but he unexpectedly awakens a “System.” “Host, you must successfully enroll at Totsuki Academy within six years, or the System will self-destruct on the spot! 0.0” As 181Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Okay, this opening premise is very appealing! It blends popular elements like rebirth, a system, culinary competition, and unexpected charm, and the protagonist's character is very relatable and has room for growth. Below is my revised and improved version of the story's opening based on your premise: --- **Chapter 1 Rebirth? A Hellish Start!** "Hey, hey, hey, this is way too much!" Lin Zhenyi stood before the magnificent, ornately carved wrought-iron gate, one hand on his hip, carrying a slightly worn wooden kitchenware box. Gazing at the undulating European-style buildings, the meticulously manicured gardens, and the distant, faintly visible giant greenhouse and the independent kitchen building emitting wisps of smoke, he couldn't help but let out a heartfelt exclamation. Sunlight shone on the gilded characters on the lintel, making them shine brightly— [Totsuki Culinary Academy]. This wasn't just an academy; it was clearly an independent kingdom built upon culinary arts! The imposing gate alone was ten times more luxurious than some of the five-star hotels he had seen in his previous life. The air seemed to be filled with the subtle, enticing aroma of high-quality ingredients, mingled with the fresh scent of grass and earth, creating a unique and exhilarating atmosphere. Lin Zhenyi, male, biologically sixteen years old, psychologically... Well, let's say twenty-six? In his previous life, he was an unknown, obscure food blogger in China, his follower count hovering around four digits—a typical "half-baked expert." Without a single day of professional training, he relied entirely on online tutorials and a reckless "anything goes" mentality, specializing in down-to-earth (occasionally, even outrageous) home-style dishes like "scrambled eggs with tomatoes" and "cola chicken wings." His video comment section was practically a replay of car crashes: "Zhenyi, spare that fish, it looks so painful!", "Does this pot have a grudge against you?", "I suggest you switch to fire safety education; you're always quick to catch fires." A bizarre flour explosion sent him back to the age of ten. At the beginning of his rebirth, he was also full of enthusiasm, eager to replicate the classic online novel tropes: plagiarizing songs and books, speculating in stocks, becoming a CEO, marrying a rich and beautiful woman, and reaching the pinnacle of life… The script was all written! Until his seemingly ordinary parents solemnly sent him to—[Dragon Kingdom Culinary Training Academy (Beginner Level)]. Yes, you heard right, a culinary training academy! And the kind that starts from childhood! Lin Zhenyi's rebirth took a spectacular turn. He landed in a completely different time-space dimension. In this world, "food is the first necessity of the people" was taken to the extreme. From centenarians to toddlers, the pursuit of delicious food was almost a national faith. The dishes cooked by top chefs were said to be able to shake one's soul, bring tears to one's eyes, and even trigger miraculous physiological reactions (like clothes exploding? Although he thought that was a bit far-fetched). Here, the social status of chefs was comparable to that of top scientists, financial tycoons, and entertainment stars in his previous life. The simple and brutal formula: **Cooking well = Being superior! Money, fame, and status are within easy reach!** For Lin Zhenyi, who inherently loves tinkering with food (even though his skills are terrible), this is practically heaven beckoning him! He can finally openly and single-mindedly immerse himself in his beloved field, no longer nagging his mother about "not doing his job properly," and no longer worrying about not finding like-minded friends (because the whole world is!). However, the threshold to heaven is ridiculously high. A cruel reality is laid before him: his "cooking skills," which he was so proud of in his previous life, are easily surpassed by even the street vendor selling pancakes in this world! Here, children as young as ten can independently prepare complex banquet cold dishes; fifteen-year-olds may have knife skills even more impressive than the Michelin-starred chefs he'd seen in his previous life. In this world where everyone is a hidden culinary genius, Lin Zhenyi's "half-baked" level is like a drop of water falling into the Pacific Ocean—it doesn't even make a sound. A comeback? A winner in life? The probability is as low as a flour explosion, making him want to go back in time again! Just as he was staring at his junior high graduation certificate, torn between pursuing further studies at New Oriental (the true culinary school of this world) or starting as a dishwasher in a restaurant, a crisp "ding" sounded in his mind, like heavenly music... No, more like a death knell! [Detected the host's strong unwillingness and desire for the pinnacle of cuisine (?), 'Supreme God Chef Training System' successfully bound!] [Newbie Mission Issued:] [Mission Name: Knocking on the Gate of the God's Garden] [Description: Within six years, pass the entrance exam of the Totsuki Culinary Academy and become its official student.] [Mission Countdown: 2190 days 00:00:00] (Bright red numbers, carrying a cold sense of oppression) Lin Zhenyi was stunned, almost dropping his junior high graduation certificate. A system? A cheat code! The standard for reborn individuals! His brief ecstasy was instantly extinguished by the mission content, leaving him feeling utterly chilled. Totsuki Culinary Academy? This place, resembling a royal palace, the legendary "Whampoa Military Academy of the culinary world"? The monster's lair, with its hellish dropout rate (reportedly only 10% admission, and an even more appalling graduation rate), gathering the top culinary geniuses from all of Japan and even the world? The place where even the gatekeeper could supposedly carve an ice dragon with a flick of his wrist? And he, a "pseudo-reborn" who was only considered below average in the junior division, was supposed to get in within six years? "Is this some kind of cheat code?" Lin Zhenyi almost cursed out loud. "This is clearly a death warrant! A one-way ticket to hell!" Other people's systems: god-level talent from the start, max-level cooking skills, unlimited ingredient library. His system: starting with an impossible mission, and if he fails, he's eliminated? Or becomes an idiot? The system didn't explicitly say, but Lin Zhenyi felt that the bright red countdown exuded a "you're doomed" malice. After the immense shock came months of confusion and self-doubt. He even considered giving up and letting this damned system do whatever it wanted. But every time he woke up in the middle of the night, the encouraging comments in the comment section of his past life, and the almost fanatical admiration in people's eyes for top chefs in this world, felt like needles pricking his heart, which was not actually willing to be ordinary. "Damn it, I'll give it my all! So what if it's a hellish start? I can't even be killed by a flour explosion, what am I afraid of taking an exam?" With this desperate determination, and the little bit of basic training space (time flow rate 1:1, what a rip-off!) And theoretical materials that the system occasionally (extremely stingy) provided, Lin Zhenyi gritted his teeth and stuffed himself into all kinds of devilish cooking crash courses, knife skills training camps, taste development courses... In six years, he transformed himself from a "car crash scene creator" into... Well, at least he looked decent and could make standard delicious (only at an ordinary level) dishes. The price was: six years without sleeping in, fingers covered in a mix of old and new knife marks and burns, a profound understanding of ingredients enough to write a thesis (though his hands still trembled in practice), and an old kitchen utensil box crammed with notes, recipes, and simple tools. Now, the six-year period had ended. He, Lin Zhenyi, stood before the gate to the Totsuki Culinary Academy, the gate that led to both the "Garden of Gods" and the "Kitchen of Hell." The hard-won entrance exam notice in his hand felt as heavy as a thousand pounds. The exam date was clearly printed on it: Today. Countdown: 00 days 00:00:00. "Hoo..." Lin Zhenyi took a deep breath, the air filled with the fragrance of fine spices and herbs filling his lungs, but it couldn't calm the pounding of his heart. He looked at the other young men and women around him, also taking the exam. Some were confident, some had an air of authority, and some carried family heirlooms of knives and cauldrons. Their eyes burned with a desire for victory and a longing for Totsuki. He, on the other hand, had only a set of ordinary kitchen knives he'd found at a secondhand market, and an old kitchen utensil box worn smooth and shiny after six years of use. And… a ridiculous system task and a pure (and least technically demanding) love for food from his past life. "Since I'm already here…" Lin Zhenyi muttered a comforting phrase he'd found in his past life, gripping the handle of the utensil box tightly until his knuckles turned slightly white. He watched the slowly opening gilded door, a symbol of infinite possibilities but also of ruthless elimination. His eyes, initially filled with shock and confusion, gradually settled into a sharp, all-or-nothing determination. "Totsuki… I'm here. Let's see what I'm made of! System, you better watch out!" He strode forward, joining the crowd surging towards the exam hall. What awaits him ahead is the first and most brutal battle that will determine his fate after his rebirth. --- **Optimization and Supplementary Notes:** 1. **Strengthening the Worldview and Protagonist Contrast:** The description of the "gourmet supremacy" world is more detailed (chef status, rumors about the effects of dishes), and the stark contrast between the protagonist's past life as an "insignificant nobody + car crash scene" and his present "hellish mission" is amplified, highlighting the necessity and difficulty of his "comeback." 2. **Rationalization and "Shocking" Sense of System Settings:** The system is explained as being "shocking"—the mission objective (Tootsuki) is far too unattainable, with a vast gap between its level and the protagonist's strength at the time (when bound to the system). The assistance provided by the system (basic training space, materials) is very limited, making it seem more realistic (and frustrating), and also increasing the weight of the protagonist's reliance on his own efforts. 3. **Protagonist's Mindset Transformation:** The novel depicts the protagonist's complete mental journey, from initial excitement upon rebirth -> bewilderment at discovering the world's differences -> frustration upon recognizing reality -> shock by the system's tasks -> confusion and despondency -> driven by resentment and passion (and fear of the system?) -> Six years of arduous training -> finally standing before the examination hall, making a desperate gamble. This makes his determination more convincing. 4. **Detailed Details:** The novel adds details such as the protagonist's equipment (an old kitchenware box, a secondhand kitchen knife), physical details (scars on his hands), and the atmosphere on the day of the exam (comparison to other examinees), enhancing the visual appeal and immersion. 5. **Opening Hook:** The novel lingers at the crucial moment before the protagonist enters the examination hall, where immense pressure and a desperate determination coexist, creating suspense—will he pass? What will happen to this awful system? How terrifying is the Totsuki exam? These questions will keep readers hooked. 6. **Language Style:** It maintains a lighthearted and humorous tone (the protagonist's inner monologue), conforming to online novel reading habits, while also appropriately adjusting the pacing within tense atmospheres. This opening has already established the world-building, protagonist character, core conflict (system mission/Totsuki entrance exam), and initial suspense. Next, it can elaborate on the cruelty and bizarre nature of the Totsuki entrance exam, how the protagonist uses his down-to-earth thinking, knowledge from his past life (which may bring unexpected results), and the results of six years of hard work to struggle and survive in an exam hall filled with geniuses, completing the seemingly impossible "first hurdle." Good luck! This setting has great potential!

33. 33 穿 Reborn as the Abusive Novel’s Male Lead’s Mother 穿成虐文男主他妈 The Little Cat Fell Asleep小猫睡了Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Short story contest] [Foodie fiction] [A sweet little treat] Overnight, she transmigrates into a book with a baby in her belly whose father is unknown. On closer inspection, the baby turns out to be the male lead from the tragic novel she read before. He's a poor little thing whose father doesn't care for him and whose mother doesn't love him. Penniless, Ding Sha relies on her excellent cooking skills to become the food goddess of a construction site. Spicy diced chicken, cured pork with garlic 30.8kReads9.6Score3.7kShelves

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    See chapter titles: Chapter 1: Winter Vegetable and Shrimp Congee; Chapter 2: Stir-fried Minced Pork with Pickled Green Beans; Chapter 3: Stewed Pig's Trotters with Soybeans; Chapter 4: Braised Pork Belly; Chapter 5: Noodles with Stir-fried Shredded Pork and Green Peppers; Chapter 6: Sesame Oil and Egg Custard; Chapter 7: Chicken Soup with Mushrooms, Cordyceps Flowers, and More...

34. 34 序EN Sequence: God Eater 序列：吃神者 No Brain, Just Cerebellum不要大脑要小脑Urban4.3M WordsOngoing [Tomato 2026 Male-Focused Fiction Most Popular Author, Ranked Number One] Published in print, quality guaranteed. An alternate high-martial world, ensemble cast and political intrigue, no nested plot twists, a slow-paced story with a grand setting. Readers all say it gets better the further you read. Giant birds swallow the sun, and all things undergo dramatic change. Strange, immortal gods, and humanity's superpowered sequences. Everyone wants to become a god in this world, but they have no ide 1MReads9.3Score123.9kShelves

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    A post-apocalyptic novel set in an urban setting with high-level martial arts elements; the plot is fast-paced and deserves a high rating.

35. 35 兽 Beast Power Conversion: Invincible with My SSS-Rank Wife 兽能转化：带着SSS级老婆无敌 My Name Is Fangcun我叫方寸Urban5.1M WordsCompleted [Now published in print. [Sweet romance + one heroine + female emperor] [The myriad races awaken] [Divine seals awaken] [Beneath the Gods' Forbidden Domain, all gods must be silent] The myriad races awaken, and monstrous beasts run rampant. Su Liang, who had awakened a worthless B-rank divine seal, is reborn in the past and gains the ability to convert beast powers. He dotes on the future female emperor before she can grow into her power, treating 139.5kReads8.8Score16.3kShelves
36. 36 恐 In the Horrific Apocalypse, I Change Classes into an SSSS-Rank Celestial Master 恐怖末世，我转职为SSSS天师 Golden Robes of the Six Paths六道金衣Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Destruction-tier talent + horror resurgence + game mechanics reflected in reality + invincible power fantasy + ruthless and decisive] Ye Sheng transmigrated to a world of ghost domains, where ghost-domain games had merged with reality and ghosts ran rampant! Ghost-domain secret realms, dungeons, and abysses were everywhere! To survive, everyone had to choose a class and level up like crazy! At first, Ye Sheng chose the Daoist class, which had a pitiful D-rank rating. His adoptive parents looked 65.9kReads8.4Score6.5kShelves
37. 37 无 Supreme Upgrade System 无上升级系统 Never Drunk at Night夜不醉Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted He was once a good-for-nothing of a kind found only once in ten thousand. By chance, he acquired the Supreme System and gained a god-tier bloodline talent. From then on, he roamed freely between heaven and earth. You have a god-tier bloodline talent? Watch as my Supreme System devours it! You have divine weapons? Hmph, I can exchange for any weapon I want in my Supreme System and blast you to smithereens! Spend ages refining pills and forging weapons? No need! The Supreme Upgrade System can exch 14.5kReads8.0Score597Shelves

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    ## Supreme Upgrade System > Chen Xiao woke up in the woodshed, his body covered in bruises. > "Are you dead? If you're not, go kill some chickens!" The steward spat as he spoke, "If you don't clean this up by noon, don't even think about eating!" > His young companion urged him in a low voice. Chen Xiao looked at the pile of chopped firewood in front of him, his mind a complete blank. > Wasn't he at home? Where was he? > A sharp pain tore through his consciousness, and a cold voice exploded in his mind: [Supreme Upgrade System activated... Host near death... Slaughter... Begin!] --- The woodshed reeked of decay. Mold spread menacingly in the corners. Chen Xiao's eyelids felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, and every breath he took pulled at his ribs with excruciating pain. Sticky cold sweat soaked through his thin undershirt, clinging to large, glaring bruises beneath his skin. "**Are you dead?!**" A thunderous roar slammed into his eardrums, causing dust to fall from the beams. A bloated figure blocked the doorway, his shadow pressing down like a boulder. "**Get up now if you're not quite dead yet!**" The steward's greasy fingers almost poked Chen Xiao's pale face. "The chickens and ducks in the kitchen need to be on the stove by noon! If you miss the time, you worthless wretch, **you won't get a single grain of rice today!**" Spit, tinged with a fishy stench, splattered. Heavy footsteps faded into the distance, crushing the deathly silence. "Chen Xiao… hurry… get up…" A companion's low, trembling voice, filled with fear, came from the corner. "Steward Lin… he really knows how to kill people…" Chen Xiao struggled to turn his neck. A stack of chopped firewood lay before him, its jagged edges like mocking graves. A sharp pain, like a poisoned needle, pierced through his confusion! Home? Where… was he?! Where did these fatal wounds come from?! [Warning! Host's vital signs are critical!] [Supreme Upgrade System forcibly bound!] [Newbie Quest Issued: Within one hour, slaughter all the chickens and ducks awaiting slaughter... Or... Manager Lin Mao!] [The slaughter... Begins now!] The cold, mechanical voice, carrying an overwhelming stench of blood, ignited deep within his shattered consciousness...

38. 38 末 The Apocalypse's Shop System Forces Me to Become the Queen of All Realms 末世，开店系统逼我当位面女王 Sweet Orange, Not So Orange甜橙橙不橙Sci-Fi & Apocalypse432k WordsCompleted [Invincible System + Shopkeeping + Multiple Planes + No Romance + No Saintly Heroine] [Just a silly daily life of one person and one System watching the drama unfold and shipping couples] Lin Nian thought that accidentally slipping while taking a shower and transmigrating into a post-apocalyptic world was already ridiculous enough. But then she got bound to a guy who called himself the Universe's Super Invincible Shopkeeping System, and was told to open a shop in the apocalypse? System 098 was t 5.6kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Both are post-apocalyptic stories and have no romantic pairings.

39. 39 末 My Apocalypse Shop: Running a Business with the System 末世小店：我带系统搞经营 Durian Rice Rolls榴莲肠粉Sci-Fi & Apocalypse709k WordsCompleted [Management + Apocalypse + One Heroine, No Romance + Multiple Realms] Lin Yanan was an overworked wage slave. After working diligently for over half a year, she finally got a few days off, only to lose them to a gaming keyboard. Unexpectedly, that caused her to bind with a business-management System. [Ding! Congratulations, Host, you've bound with the System! You receive one rundown shack!] Passerby One: “Did you hear? The convenience store has oden!” Passerby Two: “Really?” Passerby Three: “Y 2.5kReads8.9Score224Shelves
40. 40 人 In the World of Gourmet Food, Eating Delicacies Makes Me Stronger 人在美食，吃美味就变强 Middle Finger竖中指Anime Fanfiction930k WordsCompleted [Gourmet]+ [Cooking]+ [Gourmet Cells]+ [Gourmet Cell Demons]+ [Special Abilities]+ [Power Fantasy] Transmigrating into the world of Toriko, Li Yuan activates the Gourmet Choice System. [Ding! Eat a Fat Eel. Task complete. Reward: telekinesis.] [Ding! Eat a Hankrila Bird. Task complete. Reward: spatula skills!] [Ding! Eat a Garara Gator. Task complete. Reward: a portable kitchen.] [...] By constantly eating delicious food and completing Gourmet Choice quests, Li Yuan grows stronger and stronger! 23kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves

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    ### **Chapter 2 Developing Abilities, Enhancing Strength!** **——Mental Power, Awakening!** The night was as dark as ink, the starlight dim. In a valley on the outskirts of the city, all was silent. Li Yuan sat cross-legged on a smooth, black boulder, his white robes fluttering gently in the cool night breeze. His eyes were closed, his handsome face covered in fine beads of sweat, his brows sometimes furrowing, sometimes relaxing, as if bearing some invisible pressure. **"Mental Power, activate!"** He uttered a low shout in his mind, and an invisible energy wave emanated from between his brows, spreading outwards like ripples, covering a radius of ten meters. In an instant— The entire world became incredibly clear in his mind! - Three meters away, an ant crawled on a blade of grass, every tremor of its antennae clearly discernible. - Five meters away, the night wind blew through the bushes, the swaying trajectory of every leaf precisely captured. Eight meters away, an owl silently swooped past the treetops, the faint gusts of air stirred by its wings as sharp as blades. **Mental perception, full activation!** This feeling was like the soul breaking free from the constraints of the body, "seeing" the world in a different way. "Is this mental power? Truly profound!" Li Yuan was shocked, but soon, his expression changed slightly. **"Hiss... It hurts!"** A sharp pain shot through his brain, as if countless needles were pricking his nerves. His perception range began to fluctuate violently, and his previously stable mental field showed signs of disorder. **"Damn it, my mental power is overused!"** He immediately withdrew his mental power, slowly opened his eyes, and let out a long sigh. Sweat was already sliding down his face. "Indeed, with my current mental power, maintaining a perception range of ten meters is already the limit." Li Yuan wiped away his sweat, but his eyes gleamed with excitement. **"However... This is far from enough!"** He stood up, his gaze fixed firmly on the darkness in the distance. "Now that I've mastered the basics of mental power, the next step—" **"It's time to try 'manipulation'!"** He raised his hand, his gaze locking onto a fist-sized rock three meters in front of him. **"Rise!"** With a thought, his mental power, like an invisible hand, suddenly grabbed at the rock! However— "Snap!" The rock didn't budge. Li Yuan frowned and tried again. **"Again! Rise!"** This time, the rock wobbled slightly, but still couldn't levitate. "Indeed, manipulating objects is much harder than simply perceiving them..." He wasn't discouraged; instead, a smile appeared on his face. **"Interesting, this is what makes it challenging!"** **——** **(Next Chapter: Breakthrough in Mental Manipulation! Will Li Yuan be able to successfully levitate the rock? A mysterious shadow is quietly approaching...)** --- ### **Summary of Highlights in this Chapter** 1. **Concrete Description of Mental Power**: Through details such as ants and owls, the "perception" ability is made more vivid. 2. **The Cost and Limitations of Cultivation**: Excessive mental power consumption can lead to headaches, preventing the protagonist's abilities from becoming too overpowered. 3. **Suspense Building:** The failure to manipulate objects foreshadows the breakthrough in the next chapter, while also hinting at an even stronger enemy or impending crisis. **(Potential future developments: breakthrough in mind control, a mysterious organization targeting Li Yuan, the jade's mutation triggering the awakening of new abilities…)**

41. 41 末 Random Stalls in the Apocalypse, Snapped Up by Every Major Base 末世随机摆摊，我被各大基地疯抢 Sweet Peach Cheese Iced Tea甜桃芝芝冰茶Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted [Female-oriented] [Apocalypse management + invincible, no romance + top-tier hotties + lighthearted] Natural disasters + zombies A food-focused business story. Not fully automated in the early stages! Not a superpowered heroine! * Xie Purou had just finished her last mission and hadn't even had a chance to enjoy herself when the System dumped her into the apocalypse. She has to draw cards just to unlock food? From the start, all she has is a run-down little inn and a food truck, and she has to g 19.3kReads8.8Score2.8kShelves

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    "Randomly Setting Up a Food Stall in the Apocalypse: I'm Being Rushly Sought After by Various Bases" is a science fiction post-apocalyptic novel that tells the story of Xie Purou, who gradually gains a reputation among various bases by running a food stall in a post-apocalyptic environment. The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by natural disasters and zombies. Xie Purou possesses a system that allows her to unlock various delicacies through card draws and provide unique culinary services during extreme weather conditions, thus enabling her to survive and thrive in the apocalypse.

42. 42 求EN Survival Game: My Pets Really Are Adorable! 求生游戏：我家宠物真的是萌系 Flying Snow Meow飞雪喵Sports1.5M WordsCompleted [Survival game] [Farming] [Everyday life] [Pets] [Adorable pets] [No romance] [No heroine] [Infrastructure building] After transmigrating to another world where everyone has to fight to survive, Ye Fei is a little panicked. That is, until he finds a little white fluffball. A little fox, a kitten, a little spotted deer, a puppy, a chick, and more... He finds all kinds of adorable little animals and raises them. While everyone else is still struggling to survive, he's already settling into retirem 11.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    It's a novel about raising adorable pets [note], with an ensemble cast. The protagonist makes many influential friends in a chat group and grows vegetables, cooks delicious food, and goes on adventures and treasure hunts with his pets.

43. 43 狐 Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Dreams Return Home 狐妖：梦亦归途 Buying Paper Airplanes在买纸飞机Anime Fanfiction185k WordsOngoing (Fox spirits, no System, dark tone, a younger version of the Heaven-Stealing Demon Venerable, not invincible, the protagonist will face plenty of setbacks, no love interest or one heroine) “Wanderer in a distant land, do you long to return home?” This is the story of a young man who transmigrates into Fox Spirit Matchmaker and does everything he can, walking the line between life and death amid tangled love and hatred, all to find a way home. The young man raises his voice to heaven and earth: “ 650Reads6.1Score100Shelves

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    The following is food.

44. 44 修 A Great War in the Cultivation World, All for a Bite to Eat?! 修仙界大战，只为抢口饭？！ Red Carp, Donkey, Green Crucian Carp红鲤鱼驴绿鲫鱼Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Gourmet cooking + immortal cultivation + scheming sect disciple + lighthearted comedy + goofy daily life + no female lead or harem] Zhu Fan transmigrated to the cultivation world and became a disciple of a sect. Just as he was about to receive his golden finger, something unexpected happened Zhu Fan: Anyone else know this feeling? I was about to become a tycoon in the immortal realm! Once my divine pill was ready, I’d ascend to immortality! But someone suddenly cut in and bound me to the wrong 15kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    On the scene of a large-scale "alchemy sweatshop" at Danju Peak in Yanshan: Liu Tangzhu, roasted to a crisp by the alchemical fire, cried out in his soul, "I have absolutely no spiritual power left! Let me go!" His response was the cold-blooded capitalist declaration of the blue-robed "overseer": "No spiritual power? Take some elixirs! Tired? Take some restorative pills! 007 is a blessing, the alchemy furnace is your home!" Zhu Fan, a transmigrated young man watching from the sidelines, silently shrank back behind a tree, trembling: This immortal cultivation is even more ruthless than 996! The original owner's wood and fire spiritual roots and alchemy talent? No, this is clearly the curse of a "chosen worker"! When the entire cultivation world was caught in a "drug-fueled involution," and alchemists were reduced to the most miserable productive labor tools, Zhu Fan realized: Want to avoid being turned into dried meat? Then overturn this alchemy furnace! Get some "good stuff" that capitalists have never seen before—like, using alchemy to cook…food? From then on, a strange aroma of food wafted through Danju Peak, and the eyes of the overworked cultivators gradually turned "nuclear-eyed." While various sects fought tooth and nail for a taste of Zhu Fan's secret "spiritual food," and even immortal venerables lined up with bowls and chopsticks—Zhu Fan smiled: Rolling pills? Rolling rice instead! Watch how this time-traveling culinary god uses an iron wok and spatula to bring a small "culinary shock" to this exploitative cultivation world!

45. 45 无 Invincible at Last, I Return to the City to Live as a Playboy 无敌后，回归都市当纨绔 Quan Shou权手Urban1.1M WordsCompleted (Invincible protagonist + overwhelming victories + multiple heroines + ruthless decisiveness) Adapted from the hit short drama A Hidden Master in the City, Living Freely in the Mortal World Three years ago, he was framed and thrown into prison. Three years later, he had power and influence everywhere, striking fear into the powerful figures of every faction. Favors? He'd repay them one by one! Debts? He'd settle them one at a time! He could live freely in this world of Huadu. Who would dare say 41kReads9.1Score3.7kShelves

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    (The perspective shifts back to Luo Ye's side—) Luo Ye was being dragged into the house by Xing Yishan by the back of his collar when he suddenly heard a commotion downstairs, followed by a security guard's panicked shout: "Old man! You can't go up! This, this is against the rules—" "Bang!" A gunshot rang out, and the entire building fell silent instantly. Luo Ye and Xing Yishan froze simultaneously. The next second, a powerful roar came from the end of the corridor: "Li Junye! You bastard, get out here!" Luo Ye slowly turned his head and saw an elderly man with white hair, leaning on a cane, holding an old-fashioned pistol in his other hand, walking towards them menacingly. Luo Ye: "..." He silently took out his phone and tremblingly sent a message to his roommate: **"Brother, if I die today, remember to format the study materials on my hard drive..."** Xing Yishan narrowed her eyes, suddenly sneered, and pushed Luo Ye into the house: "Stay put." Then she slammed the door shut and strode forward to meet him. Luo Ye peered through the peephole, watching as Xing Yishan calmly blocked the old man's path, saying, "Mr. Ye, you've come to the wrong floor. Professor Li lives on the top floor." The old man's eyes widened in anger: "Who are you?" Xing Yishan smiled slightly: "Xing Yishan, a special consultant for the Jiangcheng Criminal Police Team." Her fingertips lightly touched the old man's gun barrel. "Now, please cooperate and hand over your 'toy' for safekeeping." Luo Ye: "???" (He suddenly remembered his mother's warning from years ago—"Your Aunt Xing, when she was young, subdued armed criminals with her bare hands.") Meanwhile, Gu Anjin and Lu Qingheng at the other end of the corridor had vanished, leaving only a… Luo Ye's campus card lying quietly on the floor. Luo Ye: "…" (Today's survival difficulty: Hell level)

46. 46 给 A Little Taste of Chinese Cuisine to Spice Up Food Wars! 给食戟之灵来点小小的中餐震撼 Zhongxi仲系Anime Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing [Food Wars! fanfic + No romance + Serious cooking + Lighthearted] Shen Mo, a somewhat well-known Chinese chef, transmigrates by accident. In this world, it seems that cooking skills can determine just about everything? I’ll try to keep all the recipes grounded in reality, and describe the cooking process in fairly complete detail. This is a free platform, after all, so feel free to use them as recipes if you like. If not, you can just skip those parts. 3.6kReads9.3Score254Shelves

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    [Isekai Gourmet Anime] My Days Cooking Chinese Food in Food Wars! Chapter 1: Delicious! A Miracle in the Typhoon Shelter! ** **Main Text:** In a neon-lit corner of an isekai city, top gourmet Katsunori Okamoto (his mustache is his true form!) Is looking dejected… The fully booked kaiseki restaurant has completely ruined his plans to gather ingredients and cook! 🍱❌ "Sigh, what bad luck…" Touching his signature mustache, Okamoto wanders aimlessly. The direction of the TV station? Will he stumble upon a surprise on the street? "Oh my! It's so delicious! No matter how many times I come here, it's always a surprise!!" An exaggerated exclamation explodes! Okamoto looks in the direction of the sound— He sees an excited, balding man vigorously patting a young chef on the shoulder, as if he wants to shove him into the stove! The man rubs his round belly, his face flushed with ultimate satisfaction! 🍖✨ The young chef (the protagonist appears!) Could only smile wryly: "If you keep filming... I really can't hold the spatula anymore..." Okamoto looked up, and the shop's sign caught his eye—**Chinese restaurant**? In this exotic street? 🤔 But that diner's soul-stirring praise... Was definitely a **soul-stirring** flavor! "Typhoon Shelter Crab..." Okamoto smelled the strange aroma of caramelized garlic and chili in the wind, and his eyes flashed! At a turning point in fate, an inconspicuous Chinese restaurant, a young chef with hidden talents, is about to ignite this otherworld where "Food Wars" determine the winner with the **world-shaking flames of Chinese cuisine**! 🔥🥢 #MyDaysCookingChineseFoodInFoodWars #OtherworldRestaurant #ChineseCuisineConqueringAnotherWorld #FoodAnime #FoodWars #TyphoonShelterCrab #PerfectReading #NewSerial

47. 47 谢 I’m a Grade-Schooler, and I’ve Become a Culinary God! 谢邀，我，小学生，已成厨神！ Selling Egg Burgers!卖鸡蛋汉堡咯Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Gourmet]+ [Slice of Life]+ [No Romance]+ [Heartwarming]+ [Healing]+ [Comedy] “The only thing an elementary school student should be doing is studying hard... But I think Master Fang going to school is neglecting his proper work.” “I’ve finally made it to the front of the line... Master Fang, can we put your homework aside for a bit? Could you fry me some rice first?” “You think I’m waiting outside the elementary school to pick up my own kid? I’m actually here to pick up Master Fang after schoo 24.5kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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    A great book to read while eating; the vivid descriptions of various delicacies will whet your appetite.

48. 48 美 Food Stall Diaries: Call Me Boss Su 美食摆摊：请叫我苏老板 Lu Qiyao Guang鹿蹊爻光Modern Romance688k WordsCompleted A gas explosion kills Su Mo. Then Su Mo successfully transmigrates, and it turns out she’s transmigrated into a book, too. The good news: she isn’t the heroine or a supporting character, just an inconspicuous background character. The bad news: the background character’s mother is “crazy,” and the original owner has been emotionally manipulated all along. As transmigration stories go, Su Mo gets a Food System. And so begins her life running a food stall. Outside elementary schools, at hospital e 5.9kReads8.1Score766Shelves
49. 49 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book Set in the 1970s, Married the Wildest Tough Guy, and Came Out on Top 穿书七零闪婚最野糙汉后我赢麻了 Little Face脸崽Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Period Setting + Rugged Hero + Sweet Romance + Transmigrate into a Book + 1970s + Male Lead Is Love-Struck + Raising Kids] When she opened her eyes, a man who seemed made for her was right in front of her. Ruan Niannian thought her mother had arranged everything, and hurriedly promised she would take responsibility... Once she came to her senses, she realized she had transmigrated into a novel set in the 1970s that she had read. She had become the love-struck supporting fem 47kReads9.4Score5.6kShelves

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    Although this is a period drama, the food and home renovation scenes are very pleasant to read. I especially love the food and the clean, comfortable atmosphere.

50. 50 超 So Sweet! The Campus Heartthrob Coaxes His Adorable Crush in a Husky Voice 超甜！校草哑声诱哄小可爱 Peach Branch Tea桃枝茶Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [Bad-boy school boss × sweet, soft-spoken top student] [A sweet campus romance, two strong leads, lighthearted and affectionate, healing each other] Rumor has it that Jiangcheng No. 8 High has a school boss named Gu Cilan: unruly, arrogant, and looking down on everyone. In their second year of high school, a sweet transfer student arrives. Li Su is beautiful with a honey-sweet voice, and she takes first place in her grade on her very first monthly exam. She’s just far too bold, always picking on 27.8kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves

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    A Domineering Dad's Pursuit of His Daughter: His Daughter's in High School, Yet He's Blocking the Middle School Gate?! It was late August, the last vestiges of summer still clinging to the city. Li Su emerged from the principal's office. The rain had stopped, the air was damp, and the smell of damp earth filled her nostrils. She trudged to the school gate, her backpack nearly crushing her, when her phone suddenly rang—her dad had stood her up again! "Su Su, Dad has to go to a meeting. Can the driver pick you up?" The evening breeze gently ruffled her hair, stray strands brushing against her cheeks. Li Su tucked her hair behind her ear, her voice muffled but stubborn: "No need, I'll go home myself." Hanging up, she turned and headed towards the east side of the long street. The school gate was lined with cars waiting to pick up their kids, a long queue. Li Su didn't care that no one was picking her up; it was just that her dad's broken promises were too much! Last time, she finally didn't stand him up, but this dad's thought process was so bizarre. He thought she was still in middle school, so he went straight to the middle school entrance and questioned the gatekeeper, "Why isn't my daughter out yet?" The gatekeeper was probably completely bewildered, and Li Su felt like dizzy just thinking about it. Was this dad genuinely confused, or was he doing it on purpose? Li Su walked home, full of questions, unaware that a strange story about a "daddy-like boss chasing after his daughter to make up for lost fatherly love" was quietly unfolding… Want to know how this "confused dad & stubborn daughter" relationship develops? Follow me, and I'll continue the discussion in the next comic strip post!

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