Stir-Frying the Picky Young Master (Food)

[A Little Maid's Journey to Becoming a Master Chef]

Shi Ruyi, the sole heir to a renowned culinary family in South China, and a shining new star in the cooking world...

One day, she transmigrated back to ancient times and became a ten-year-old girl with a maid's hairstyle in the Yun residence. Her short, plump body wasn't even as tall as the stove.

Her only consolation was that her mother, Madam Wen, managed the main kitchen. At least she still had a way to make a living, and her family's culinary legacy hadn't been lost.

Shi Ruyi looked forward to the day she had saved enough money to buy her family out of servitude, open her own restaurant, and enjoy a lively, carefree life.

Shi Ruyi: (rubbing her hands) (chin held high) So what if I'm in ancient times? I'm still going to become a chef famous throughout the land!

*

Life was full of surprises. The most treasured young master in the entire Yun household, the Second Young Master...

was famous for being picky and famous for having a terrible temper.

One day at lunch, Second Young Master Yun took only two bites before tossing down his chopsticks and throwing a tantrum.

Lady Yun held her precious little treasure and coaxed him to eat more. Hearing the commotion, Madam Wen rushed over and apologized over and over.

Yun You's eyes shifted, and he spotted Shi Ruyi clutching a small bowl and trying her best to blend into the corner.

He pointed at Shi Ruyi and asked arrogantly, "What's in your bowl?"

"P-pearl tapioca?"

Lady Yun understood. She lifted her chin at Madam Wen. "Why haven't you gone to make another serving and bring it over?"

What was the young master doing eating a servant's food?

"No need."

Yun You was adamant, his eyes fixed on the bowl. "I want hers."

**

Later, disaster struck the Yun family.

The grand households that had once welcomed Yun You with smiles all shut their doors, avoiding him like the plague.

Only a newly opened, thriving eatery in the city's northwest corner still glowed with warm lights and the comforting smells of cooking in the middle of the night.

The beautiful proprietress, rumored to be a reincarnated god of cooking, stepped out at an unhurried pace and flashed him a smile.

Shi Ruyi: Hungry? Then beg me.

Overnight, the lofty Second Young Master Yun became a lowly waiter at the eatery.

Shi Ruyi: (waving her spatula) Stir-frying the young master...

[Finicky, spoiled, sweet-on-the-outside but scheming young master x Spirited little chef who specializes in putting arrogant people in their place]

Reader's Guide:

1. The dynasty is fictional, but the food is real.

2. The male lead is incredibly picky. He only likes the female lead's cooking.

3. This is a slice-of-life business story. Hope you enjoy the food, dear diners~ (^v^)

Super cute cover by @Si Wu Ai

Theme: Hard work changes your life.