The Little Chef Strikes It Rich!

Ning Xueqing was the sole heir to the richest family in China's food industry in her previous life. She was not only exceptionally talented at cooking, but also had a sharp business mind.

Unfortunately, not long after inheriting the family business, she transmigrated to the Great Xing Dynasty. Worse still, she ended up in Wuqing County, the poorest place in the land, as the eldest daughter of its poorest family.

But her mother was loving and her younger siblings were well-behaved. This family had far more warmth than the grand household of her previous life.

Ning Xueqing found it rather interesting. With a rickety wooden cart, an iron wok, and a few porcelain bowls, she set up a fried rice noodle stall.

Oil sizzled over a high flame as she stir-fried scallions, ginger, and garlic. With a flip of the wok, the glistening noodles soared into the air! By the time they landed, their irresistible aroma had drawn a crowd of eager customers.

After earning her first pot of gold, Ning Xueqing was unstoppable. In just half a year, she went from a humble fried rice noodle stall to a modest breakfast shop, then to an impressive, luxurious restaurant.

It all caught the eye of Su Xuan, the Great Xing Dynasty's prime minister.

Hoping to overturn the policy of valuing agriculture while suppressing commerce, Su Xuan demoted himself and headed south, vowing to make Wuqing County prosperous through trade.

When they first met:

Ning Xueqing: What a powerful backer.

Su Xuan: What a clever and charming woman.

They hit it off and worked together to build a long avenue, open up waterways, construct a food district, and set up an amusement park. Wuqing County gradually became famous far and wide, turning into a prosperous place known to every household.

Ning Xueqing achieved financial freedom and returned the large sum of start-up capital to Su Xuan. But he gave a slight cough and pushed the money back toward her. "This is your betrothal gift. Is it enough?"

1. The early story focuses on building a business. The leads are an equally matched team: the heroine is beautiful, an excellent cook, and focused on making money; the hero is calculating and devoted to his wife, while holding other women to a much harsher standard.

2. The food recipes are sourced from the internet. There's no need to scrutinize them, and please don't get hung up on whether certain ingredients existed in this fictional dynasty. This story has plenty of fictional details. Anti-piracy protection: 80%/48 hours. If that bothers you, please don't read.

3. I may polish the blurb and refine the plot before starting the story. Once I begin, I'll see it through to the end. Follow the author and you'll become more beautiful!

Theme: Food and freedom are both essential.