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Wang Xiaojin, a modern university cafeteria chef, suddenly finds herself transported into an ancient fantasy world set in an ABO society. As soon as she arrives, she takes on the pitiful role of a “second Kong Yiji,” a man mocked and pitied in Chinese literature. Everyone looks down on her and ridicules her, and to make matters worse, she is buried in debt after failing the imperial examination.
In her previous life, Wang Xiaojin had always felt deeply sorry for Kong Yiji. Now, with a second chance in this strange world, she refuses to be just another tragic figure. Relying on her cooking skills, she fights back against the scornful crowd. She opens a family-owned food stall and gradually expands the business throughout the entire country.
Starting from a small county town and eventually reaching the capital city, she builds her food empire step by step. From stalls under provincial bridges to fully established chain restaurants, she introduces mouthwatering dishes such as spicy potato noodles, banmian, donkey meat sandwiches, watermelon pudding, cold rice noodles, pulled pork buns, spicy noodles, and double-skin milk custard. Her culinary talents bring a fresh and powerful impact to this unfamiliar world.
At first, the aristocratic Alphas and Omegas from prestigious families look down on her simple street food, believing it is only fit for commoners in rough clothing. But soon, they cannot resist the taste. One by one, they become loyal customers, and some even use her dishes to please their lovers.
Wang Xiaojin becomes so successful and wealthy that she draws the attention of a prince. He insists on marrying her to a noble princess. What he does not realize is that Wang Xiaojin and the princess already know each other. Unfortunately, it seems the princess is not very fond of her.