A Gorgeous Pastry Chef's Wealthy Life on a Military Island [Period]

Ming Xiang, a nationally renowned pastry chef, wakes up inside a novel set in a bygone era as a talented beauty in an arts troupe. In the original story, she was a cannon-fodder character who spent her life being suppressed out of jealousy toward the heroine. The original Ming Xiang had reluctantly agreed to date the male lead, only for the heroine to steal him away. In the end, everyone saw Ming Xiang as a shameless homewrecker. Ming Xiang: No thanks. The scumbag and the bitch can stay together forever. * At the troupe leader’s urging, Ming Xiang marries a soldier. Rumor has it that although the man looks strong and handsome, he has a certain condition. Everyone laughs at her for marrying such a man, convinced she’s jumped into a fire pit. They wait to see her make a fool of herself. Then she returns from the island with riches beyond anyone’s wildest dreams and a husband who has risen several ranks. And they see her man. The handsome, dashing man has one beautiful child by the hand, another in his arms, and a third riding on his back. He smiles at his wife with tender affection and gently wipes the sweat from her brow. And every one of those children is the spitting image of him! * Ming Xiang hadn’t been especially keen on the marriage at first, but the man was just too handsome! A certain condition? Perfect. She was afraid of the dangers of childbirth and the misery of raising kids anyway! Most importantly, he didn’t smoke, drink, or flirt with women. He was handsome and gentle, and even insisted on handing over his entire salary every month. Why wouldn’t she marry him? The only downside was that military life on an island might be a little rough. That was what Ming Xiang thought, until she arrived on the island and saw the huge coconuts, golden mangoes, and plump lychees, along with all the well-off young wives who had followed their husbands there. She pictured the coconut milk balls, mango pomelo sago, and lychee slush she could make... They’d sell out in no time, wouldn’t they? * Zeng Yiqing came from three generations of decorated soldiers. All he ever thought about was serving his country. He made his dates cry every time, earning himself a reputation as a man with a certain condition. Then one day, he met Ming Xiang. The young woman was willing to marry him, and she was always comforting him, telling him not to worry about his condition. Her gentle words and tender gaze, along with her beautiful face, left him breathless at a glance. A certain condition? To hell with that! This novel has anti-piracy settings: 80%, 24 hours. Thank you for supporting the official version! Lots of love. Coming Soon 1: The Beautiful 1970s Bride Follows the Army to the Northern Frontier to Forage in the Mountains Jiang Feiye returned from a wasteland where not a blade of grass grew, finding herself back in the colorful 1970s. She was ready to enjoy her retirement, but her stepmother had already arranged for her to marry a border guard in place of her stepsister. The night before Jiang Feiye left, her stepmother drank and secretly celebrated. The northern frontier was bitterly cold. For half the year, heavy snow sealed off the forests and mountains, keeping supplies out and people in. There wasn’t even a blade of grass to eat, and the cold would crack your cheeks right open! Jiang Feiye might not survive. Even if she did make it back, her lovely face would be ruined and she’d never be as pretty as her stepmother’s own daughter! * Jiang Feiye arrived at the place where her husband was stationed. Looking up, she saw vast forests and mountains layered on the horizon. Even the colors of the leaves, red, orange, yellow, and green, were a feast for the eyes. When the snow fell, the whole landscape turned a magical white. After enduring the desolation of the apocalypse, she was overjoyed and settled right in. The vast forest was mysterious and extraordinary. Some even said a gold mine lay buried there. She gathered mushrooms, dug up lingzhi, planted ginseng and wood ear mushrooms... She raised chickens, ducks, cats, and dogs, caught rabbits, fought wild boars, clubbed musk deer, and scooped fish from the water... She made fragrant dishes like wild mushrooms stir-fried with green peppers, goose braised in an iron pot, and roasted rabbit and mutton... And her bargain of a husband was wonderful too. He was handsome, an army officer, from three generations of military men, strong and fit, and handed over his salary without making trouble. Whenever he was home, he did all the housework. Jiang Feiye was completely satisfied. By the time she moved away with her newly promoted husband, she looked even healthier and more radiant, enough to infuriate her stepmother’s whole family! * Cheng Linhai’s marriage had been arranged by a fellow soldier. To be honest, he had only seen the woman’s photograph, and didn’t care much whether he liked her. But the young woman thought life at the border was too hard and refused to marry him. She wanted to send her stepsister in her place. Any man would be furious to be rejected like that. So when the stepsister, Jiang Feiye, married him, Cheng Linhai wasn’t exactly welcoming. He was deeply grateful that Jiang Feiye had agreed to take her stepsister’s place, but how long could such a delicate, pretty young woman last out here? Even so, Cheng Linhai treated her like a child, giving her plenty of respect and freedom. Then one day, a blind bear attacked the family compound. His beautiful wife slapped the beast flat, and Cheng Linhai was stunned. Oh, so his wife wasn’t delicate and helpless after all. As it turned out, she was thriving. She could take everyone into the mountains to gather mushrooms, catch rabbits, and fish. She even found a gold mine for the country! She was also a martial arts expert. She led local villagers in organizing their own patrols, caught several enemy spies, earned commendations from her superiors, and was exceptionally promoted to a key position in the government. Cheng Linhai finally relaxed and stopped holding back his affection. But his wife blushed and pushed him away. “Linhai, have you been getting a little too clingy lately? Didn’t we agree this marriage was just for show, and that we wouldn’t interfere in each other’s lives?” Cheng Linhai: “...” Wifey, I was wrong! Coming Soon 2: The Big Shots of a Period Novel Spoil Their Beloved Little Chef Shen Fangqin had barely transmigrated into a novel set in a bygone era when disaster struck from the start. Her father had been beaten to death by a foreman while trying to collect his wages, and his name had never been cleared. Her mother had been bedridden ever since, unable to recover from the shock. Her younger siblings were so hungry they fought stray dogs for food. The whole family’s eyes were turning green with hunger. Shen Fangqin flipped the table. “At least I still have my cooking skills. Otherwise, how would we survive?” * Shen Fangqin set up a stir-fry stall on a street corner. She started serving at three in the morning and didn’t get home until ten at night. She treated customers warmly and never skimped on ingredients or oil. Pork stir-fried with chilies: thin-skinned, thick-fleshed peppers with a small size and a fragrant flavor, paired with streaky pork, its fat and lean meat perfectly balanced. The tender, succulent slices left you drenched in sweat and in a great mood, ready to take on the whole day! Lotus blood duck: the duck meat was fried until fragrant, seasoned with millet chilies, dried chilies, and local long peppers. Just before it was done, bright red fresh duck blood was poured in, seeping into every piece of duck. Spicy but never harsh, it was savory and delicious! If you’re short on cash, just order a simple plate of stir-fried lettuce. Crisp and tender, with just the right amount of salt, one plate was enough to go with eight bowls of rice! Ming Xiang became famous. Her family could finally eat coarse-flour buns at every meal, her younger siblings had money for school, she could buy herself some nice clothes, and she made lots of friends. But without a proper restaurant, it was inconvenient, and she couldn’t earn enough to put her skills to full use. Yet storefronts were expensive, which left Ming Xiang troubled. Then one day, a tall, refined-looking man came to her stir-fry stall. “Fangqin, do you remember me? I’m Feng Yifei, your big brother Wan.” “Thank you for saving me back then. I had no choice but to give you a false name. I owe you an apology.” “I came to ask if you’d be willing to open a restaurant. I’ll provide the money, and you can keep all the profits. All I ask is that you let me eat your cooking.” Shen Fangqin: “...” Feng Yifei? The most famous Feng Yifei in this novel was none other than the elegant yet aloof richest man in the capital! * Feng Yifei became an orphan at four. At sixteen, he went door to door selling rat poison. By twenty-five, he was worth a million and had become one of the top business magnates. There was one little episode in his eventful life. At the time, his rivals had set him up. Penniless and living on the streets, he was so hungry that his legs trembled as he walked, and he was also on the run from those rivals. One day, he thought he really was going to starve to death, when he suddenly spotted a dim yellow light in the darkness. A woman in a white apron and headscarf stood beneath the light, her face gentle and lovely, her eyes full of warmth. She walked up to him, unfazed by his dirt and stench, wiped his palm with a towel, and set a bowl of food before him. “Big brother, you must be hungry. Have something to eat. It’s free.” From then on, the taste of that food became the most perfect flavor in his memories. * Shen Fangqin made plenty of friends through food, and she had four more powerful friends from the novel’s era. The heroic military officer from the book helped her father get his wages back, then made the people responsible work their legs off at the sewing machines. The glamorous, famous chairwoman of the Hong Kong Film and Television Association owned several film companies and made movies just to walk off her dinner. The gentle and refined pioneer of the Chinese rocket program loved helping her keep her younger siblings on top of their schoolwork. A top surgeon from a leading hospital even came in person to check her mother’s blood pressure. Every time, once they’d hurriedly finished eating, they would start arguing. Arguing over whom Shen Fangqin liked best, whom she was closest to, and who was most qualified to make her happy. Shen Fangqin: “...” * Everyone knew that Shen Fangqin, the proprietress of Weifang Grand Hotel in the capital, was young but had an impressive background. She had a fortune beyond measure, yet was modest and courteous, and got along with everyone. But if you thought her easygoing nature meant you could bully her, you’d be in for a nasty surprise. There was a lot more to her than met the eye! Theme: Stay positive and optimistic, and don’t believe rumors too easily