Late at night, Pei Song barely escapes after a drunken roommate nearly crosses the line. His friend urgently finds him a new place to stay, only for him to end up living with a cold and distant genius. Who would have thought that this aloof academic prodigy would completely fall for him, all because of a simple plate of twice-cooked pork?... more>>

With the Pei family on the brink of bankruptcy and rent for his high-end apartment costing 2,000 euros, Pei Song silently packs his bags, ready to leave.

"Stay." His genius roommate doesn’t even look up. "Cook three meals a day, and you can stay rent-free."

On graduation day, Pei Song pulls his suitcase and can't help but remind him, "Shi Yancheng, cut down on takeout and take care of yourself."

Shi Yancheng lifts his eyes, his gaze deep. "Safe travels."

But who would have expected that once he boarded the plane, his cold and distant roommate would be sitting right next to him?

Mini Drama:

Office politics, scheming colleagues, and a boss’s ambiguous advances leave Pei Song breathless from stress. After a drunken business dinner, he wakes up in his roommate’s arms. In a panic, he bolts, barely making it to his morning meeting.

The conference room doors open. In strides a sharply dressed man, exuding an air of authority. His cold gaze sweeps across the room.

"Let me introduce myself. Shi Yancheng, Asia-Pacific Regional CEO."

Pei Song: ???

Colleagues: !!!

Boss: ......

(Expect encounters with toxic relatives and terrible coworkers along the way.) <<less

You might think, “Wouldn’t a guesthouse naturally serve somyeon (plain noodles)?”... more>>

But honestly, that’s something you’d only say if you didn’t know the murim — or rather, the Central Plains.

The somyeon we’ve seen so often in wuxia novels, where someone says, “Bring me a bowl of somyeon,” is actually a dish that doesn’t exist.

Well, no, it does exist, but it’s not the somyeon you’re thinking of.

This is a fusion martial arts-culinary novel that focuses not on martial arts, fights, or battles, but rather on China’s guanxi culture, the concept of mianzi or “face,” Chinese cuisine, and Korean-Chinese dishes. <<less

When Jiang Tingzhou is reborn, the first two things he does are: quit his job and break up immediately.... more>>

In his past life, after being lost at age five and then found again by the Jiang family—a family famous for their culinary legacy—he spent nearly half his life fighting against Jiang You, the adopted child who had taken his place. This false young master was deeply favored by fate, as if born under a halo of divine luck.

Jiang Tingzhou worked himself to the bone, fighting tooth and nail to prove that this little green tea (pretentious schemer) was inferior to him in every way.

He won the prestigious God of Cooking competition.

He brought Jiang Group’s restaurant chain to new heights.

Even the person Jiang You longed for but could never have fell in love with Jiang Tingzhou instead.

He poured every ounce of effort into proving that Jiang You wasn’t naturally worthy of love or admiration—there was no “main character aura.” As long as you worked hard enough, anything could be changed. He believed everyone should prefer him.

But in the end, his parents called him aggressive, his old friends drifted away, his coworkers talked behind his back about how cold and unapproachable he was, and the lover he’d forced to stay eventually left him.

Only his career had turned out well.

Yet just as he began to taste success, Jiang Tingzhou died from overwork. All he could do was watch helplessly as Jiang You played the part of a tragic, returning white moonlight and smoothly inherited everything he had built.

Then he found himself reborn—back at twenty-two, sick with a fever, still working nonstop, and being gaslit and bullied by his boss.

Wait a second… who even wants to be reborn?!

Jiang Tingzhou: [Dead fish eyes] .jpg

He’s officially given up on his luckless life. Deep down, he realizes that being reborn means nothing. Nothing he does ends well. No matter how hard he fights, it’s all for nothing. What’s the point of grinding if the end result is just emptiness?

Love, money, success—it’s all external. The only thing that’s truly yours is your body.

So he finds a quiet place to lie flat and gives up. All he wants now is three good meals a day. To eat well and live peacefully.

But strangely enough, once Jiang Tingzhou stops trying, people around him start to regret things. It’s like everyone suddenly starts liking him again.

Later, he even goes viral as the internet’s most desirable food vlogger?

#TopTierTemptationJiangTingzhou

#JiangTingzhouTheManYouCan’tSayNoToAfterMidnight

#ISeeHimAndTearsStartDrippingFromMyMouth

From the Gong’s POV:

Lu Baiyu went through a breakup that felt like falling off a cliff.

In their chat history, Jiang Tingzhou had always been the one sending dozens of messages, chatting nonstop in a sweet, clingy way.

“Hubby, miss you ❤️”

“Dreamed about you last night, I really really want to see you.”

“I made a new dish!”

“[Photo] ”

“When are you coming back to Yongqing? I want to cook for you.”

Lu Baiyu had been away on a business trip, working nonstop. He saw the messages but didn’t have time to reply—he was used to it.

Then, after finishing an international meeting, he opened his phone and saw a new message from Jiang Tingzhou:

“Hi. We’re breaking up. Bye.”

Lu Baiyu: …?

He sent a question mark.

But the chat showed a red exclamation mark.

Just like that, he was blocked—out of nowhere.

Pairing:

Former top achiever turned slacker culinary genius shou × aloof iceberg-type gong who goes feral when he loses his lover

Notes:

Rebirth, shou is a former overachiever who now lies flat; gong is a “white-cut-black” (appears pure, actually ruthless) top who’s been in love with the shou across both lives.

Plot-heavy with dramatic emotional lines. Career storyline takes up a good portion. The gong’s memories of his past life will gradually return. There are lots of misunderstandings, so expect some intense “chasing the wife back from the crematorium” drama. And yes—the crematorium part is serious.

The shou seems universally disliked, but is actually a total heartthrob. <<less

On a precious day off, I opened my front door… and was suddenly summoned to the “Tower of Trials.”... more>>

I barely survived the tutorial quest, but due to a s*upid system error, I got dropped on the [50th floor] instead of the 1st!

With my weak stats, I had no chance of clearing the tower.

So, I had no choice but to [hide the fact that I’m a newbie]

and start a risky life in the tower as a [low-level chef] .

—

“Wait… you really learned cooking skills?”

“…Whoa! My HP just permanently increased by 1!”

All I did was make something I wanted to eat…but now everyone is praising me like I’m some kind of hero?

Rumors start to spread in the tower’s community—that there’s a [mysterious chef selling ramen on the 50th floor at the Dungeon Snack Bar] …

—

~“I’d appreciate it if you stopped getting in the way of me and Rahae. As you can see, we’re having an important conversation.”~

~“You’re the one in the way.

Rahae and I already promised each other a future.”~

…Wait, what? Me??

Before I knew it,

[The #1 Guild Leader] and [The Top-Ranked Player (Unofficially)] were both obsessed with me.

—

‘When am I ever going to have time to sell ramen, level up, and escape this tower?’

The chaotic tower survival story of Rahae,

a master of hiding her true strength,

begins now! <<less

When Qiu Yuruo had just come of age, her parents died one after another. By some twist of fate, she transmigrated to ancient times; only to once again become a little orphan girl without a father or mother.... more>>

With nowhere else to go, Qiu Yuruo could only rely on her elderly grandparents. To survive, she agreed to marry in place of her cousin to Su Yunting—a man whose parents were also deceased and who had three younger siblings—just to serve as a bride for his recovery ritual.

Facing a household with an unconscious young man, a sickly teenage boy, and two frail little girls…

In order to prevent the whole family from starving to death, Qiu Yuruo rolled up her sleeves and began a life of hardship and perseverance alongside her three in-laws.

None of the four had strength, and none were particularly well-educated. Fortunately, Qiu Yuruo had one valuable skill—her exceptional cooking.

She opened a humble food stall by the roadside. Not only did she manage to support the family and bring prosperity to their days, but she even sent her younger brother-in-law back to school.

When greedy relatives came trying to take advantage of them, she picked up a kitchen knife and fought back without hesitation.

When her little sister-in-law fell ill, Qiu Yuruo didn’t hesitate to spend every last coin they had for treatment.

As for the comatose man who was her husband in name only, Qiu Yuruo never held back her care. After all, it was because of him that she now had a home and three lovable younger siblings.

Just as Qiu Yuruo was finally enjoying the warmth of a home, a stable livelihood, and the joy of raising the children…

Su Yunting, the man she had always believed would never wake up, suddenly opened his eyes!

As everyone around cried out their congratulations, Qiu Yuruo was stunned. She felt nothing but a deep, overwhelming shock. All she wanted was a moment of peace and quiet.

****

Su Yunting had lived a solitary life, alone until his death of old age. Yet when he next opened his eyes, he found himself back in his youth, once again lying in a coma.

He thought he would have to painfully relive each moment as his loved ones passed away one by one. But unexpectedly, the fiancée who had drowned herself in his previous life had this time safely married into his family.

Because of her, the younger brother who was supposed to break his leg and grow up withdrawn, became even more cheerful than before. The youngest sister, who was fated to die early, became healthy and lively thanks to timely medical treatment.

Su Yunting could feel her warmth and hear the joy and sorrow in her voice. More than anything, he longed to open his eyes, to take the heavy carrying pole from her when she went out, to apply medicine to her burned hands, to offer her a shoulder to lean on when she was tired…

This is the story of a “cursed star” and a lifelong loner—two negatives combining to make a positive. <<less

On the day she became the best chef in France, Ji Young time-slipped to the Joseon Dynasty.... more>>

What appeared before her eyes was the worst tyrant and the greatest gourmet in history.

The 10th king of Joseon, Yeonsangun Lee Yong. <<less

Before Ming Qinghuan traveled through time, no one in the world knew that the world's number one female swordsman had been holding a kitchen knife since childhood and learned the family's cooking skills.... more>>

After Ming Qinghuan traveled through time, no one in the modern world knew that the smiling owner of the Xia Ke Convenience Store had frightened many people.

Small theater:

At first, everyone's evaluation of "Xia Ke Convenience Store" was "an inappropriate store name, it looks weird", "what delicious food can there be in a convenience store", "it's hype at first glance..."

Later--

"It smells so good!" "It smells so good!

"

"The owner, marry me!"

"It smells so good!" <<less

Imagine there is a bar, which serves a variety of food and drinks and makes you feel like you have been transferred to another world!... more>> The bar, which is called “Nobu”, is located in a back alley of the Old Capital. This is a small tale that revolves around this otherworldly bar. <<less

Working overtime, buried in endless tasks one day,... more>>

I received news that my grandfather had passed away.

But the company’s response was cold, just more work orders.

“This damn company, I’m leaving.”

Resigning and returning to my hometown,

I plan to run the café my grandfather left behind.

But there’s something strange about this café.

─ Condition: Chronic fatigue, extreme stress

Kim Hana’s Gifted Hands

“Something seems off, doesn’t it?”

Solving customers’ worries and inheriting talents,

a healing like a drop of rain in a busy everyday life begins! <<less

Yang Haiyan transmigrated into a character who was a mere foil to the female lead in an ancient setting.... more>>

In the novel’s plot, both women were sold into the same household to work as maids:

The original character was the head maid—beautiful, skilled in embroidery, and literate. When the family fell on hard times, she was ordered by an imperial decree to marry Qin Fang, a centurion in the border army.

The female lead, on the other hand, was a lowly servant—plain-looking, unskilled in embroidery, and illiterate. When the family also fell on hard times, she, too, was given an imperial decree to marry the male lead, Han Zhen, another centurion in the border army.

The original character, thinking she was superior, constantly compared herself to the female lead. However, the female lead followed the male lead and rose to become the wife of a general. Meanwhile, the original character sabotaged Qin Fang’s career and ended up as a mere comparison in the family courtyard, forever living in the female lead’s shadow.

After transmigrating into the book:

Yang Haiyan looked at the tall, long-limbed man before her and thought to herself, "He’s just my type."

Qin Fang, looking at the frail woman who couldn’t even lift a bucket of water, thought to himself, “I only earn 1 tael of silver and 30 pounds of grain per month. That’s barely enough for me to eat, and now I have a wife to feed, too? Life is tough.”

A male lead full of inner drama vs. a wise, laid-back female lead. <<less

In a world of magic and monsters, a young serf escapes his village, armed only with his culinary skills. Fate leads him to join a mercenary and a powerful sorceress on their journey.... more>>

But this mage harbors a peculiar secret - she can't eat alone due to a mysterious curse. As the boy becomes her personal chef, he must navigate a new life filled with danger, magic, and the unexpected challenges of feeding a cursed sorceress.

Together, this unlikely trio embarks on an adventure where swords and sorcery meet the art of cooking, and where every meal could be the key to unlocking hidden truths <<less

Ye Zhi, carrying the top-tier cooking skills from his game account, transmigrates into the body of an Earl’s son and becomes a frontier lord.... more>>

“Legendary beasts? Ancient plague dragons? They all seem to make good food…”

A story of a chef, swordsman, poet, and king. <<less

Yu Jin Nian, who was a traditional Chinese medicine doctor in modern times, crossed over to the ancient times after his death.... more>>

After the cross over, he set three life goals he wanted to achieve in this lifetime:

1. Cherish and enjoy life.
2. Open a medical center and pass on family learning.
3. Make money and get married to a lovely wife.

A hundred years later, Yu Jin Nian and his disciples and grandchildren recalled the past and were very happy that these three goals of life had been fully achieved... But the medical centre is the world-famous Imperial Medicine Restaurant and the wife is the world-famous cold and beautiful man.

Well, congratulations. <<less

Jin Yaotiao, a successful woman in her career, opened her eyes and found herself back in the prime of her youth—before she had won the Gold Award for Cooking, back when she was just a silly girl, blindly chasing after the aloof, handsome CEO, making soup for him and hoping for some response.... more>>

Standing in front of the man she had chased for many years, a man so handsome it was almost tragic, Jin Yaotiao's delicate face was filled with disappointment.

The CEO looked at her and said, “I’m very busy. What do you want to say to me?”

Jin Yaotiao gazed at the pot and said, “Give it back. The soup made by the Gold Award chef is for selling, not for soaking men.”

CEO: “???”

Warning! This is a feel-good story where the female protagonist transforms from a naïve, sweet girl to a stunning, independent woman who focuses on her career and never grovels to the male lead, the male supporting characters, or anyone else. <<less

Enemy of the world, cursed by all, Kim Sungchul goes on a quest to prevent the ‘prophecy of the end’ from coming to pass.... more>>

But no matter how much he raised his strength, there were still some things he could not achieve with physical strength alone.

Resolving to obtain the power of magic, he goes into hiding to learn magic from his most hated of enemies, The Mages. <<less

A famous website had a live farm channel with a very special anchor. In the fish pond where he worked, the smallest fish was at least a meter long. Whenever people got close to them, the fish used their tails to smack them.... more>>

Visitors felt that it was impossible for someone to eat one of these fish in their lifetime.

Then one day, Yan Ran arrived at the fish pond. This new boss was not only beautiful and exquisite, but also an excellent chef. After that, the style of the show changed.

“This fish is too fat, it will affect its health. It can be made into sweet and sour fish!

“The weather’s been very cold recently, so the grass carp might struggle to survive. I’ll make them into boiled fish!”

“Urgh, how can catfish whiskers roll like noodles? The ugliness is blinding! Well, lets braise them!”

One day when Yan Ran was about to eat a live fish on his show, a big glowing fish appeared in his tank.

Live visitors: ▼_▼

Koi King ( Koi : A fish that represents good luck): ▼_▼

Yan Ran: So big, needs two grills, one for salty and one for spicy! [JPG(Picture): Excited Cat Ears] <<less

Just days before his final discharge, Sergeant Shin Young-joon, a military chef by profession, witnessed the doom of the world.... more>>

An apocalypse, that came out of nowhere and ruined the world that he used to know.

In the blink of an eye his battalion fell into shambles, all the communication lines, and radio frequencies were severed, and before him was a message stating:

[Congratulations on your awakening!]

[Occupation: Novice Chef Lv.1]

If only he had a profession like a warrior or an assassin, he might have attempted to stand his ground alone.

But what was given to him was clearly the supporting job of a chef.

With the recent developments in progress, he didn’t have any choices, other than saying, “From now on, I’ll be the one to feed you all.” <<less

Three years after Lin Jiu's debut, the group has been lukewarm. The captain wanted to go solo and didn't want to take the blame, so he exposed Lin Jiu's s*xual orientation, released photos of Lin Jiu "harassing" him, and put all the blame on Lin Jiu.... more>>

After Lin Jiu was blacklisted by the entire Internet, he had a car accident on his way home.

Lin Jiu went to another world to catch seafood for five years and discovered that he was not human.

Finally he came back, but only one year had passed and the group had disbanded. What was waiting for Lin Jiu was a huge penalty for breach of contract.

In order to pay off his debts, Lin Jiu started selling fish and opened a shop, and accidentally became famous all over the world.

The shop is packed every day, with bigwigs from all over the country lining up to come.

The shop’s iron rules: no reservations, no takeout, no questions about ingredients.

If you want to eat it, you have to queue up for thousands of miles.

Lin Jiu's shop made an exception just for one person.

That was his childhood idol, his only star in the lonely night.

Main characters: Lin Jiu, Si Xu┃ Supporting characters: Jiang Ge, Ji Anchen, Ling Chen

Gentle and mature gong x Cold and aloof mermaid shou <<less

Rain droplets danced in the gentle breeze; in a quaint little store adorned with vibrant blue emblems, stood a charming young lady.... more>>

Exquisite taste of Xinfeng County’s finest liquor, perfectly complemented by the freshness of okra, the tenderness of bamboo shoots, and other refined delicacies.

***

Lin Yan, the capital city’s Deputy Magistrate, cast his gaze at the fair-skinned and almond-shaped eyes proprietress.

Alas, how unfortunate it was for such a noble lady to find herself ensnared in the clutches of this predicament, compelled to partake in the humble trade of selling food for her livelihood…

Shen Shaoguang: Surrounded by mouth watering cuisines and exquisite wines all day, and to top it all off, there’s occasional eye candies passing by, satisfying my every need! Ah~ my life is too good to be true~

Lin Yan’s expression darkened. The young people in this city seemed to be consumed by their superficial appearances, indulging in frivolous activities like c*ckfighting and dog hunting. It was high time for them to undergo a transformation and embrace more meaningful pursuits! <<less

At the start of the new semester, H University’s campus forum suddenly blew up with a wave of praises hyping up the infamous, notoriously bad cafeteria.... more>>

The upperclassmen didn’t believe it, thinking someone was pranking the freshmen, and some even played along as a joke. Unexpectedly, many freshmen responded, sincerely thanking them for the recommendation.

The seniors were baffled: Huh? Alright, Cafeteria One, you’ve successfully caught my attention!

Later, they found out that Cafeteria One was indeed still as terrible as ever—except for one food stall, which stood out with its delicious dishes.

Eventually, this gourmet cafeteria window became so popular that people from outside the university were trying every trick in the book just to sneak into H University for a meal.

Mini Theater:

Reporter: Director Wang, why did you choose H University as the filming location for “Midsummer Days”?

Director Wang: Of course, because the food at Cafeteria One is just too delicious! As everyone knows, we’re shooting a food-themed drama.

Reporter: ???

Reporter: Isn’t this a school drama?

Director Wang: Huh? Oh, right!

Director Wang: My mistake, ask the question again.

Reporter: …

(Later, after watching the show, the audience unanimously declared—As everyone knows, “Midsummer Days” is obviously a food drama. No objections accepted!) <<less

Suzuki, an adult programmer, suddenly notices that he’s been thrown into a different world while wearing casual clothes at level 1. He gained high levels and treasures after using the 3 times use-disposable-magic, Meteor Shower, at once. After that, he intends to do different world “sightseeing tours”? ... more>>

He meets 3 beast girls, beautiful purple and black-haired sisters, and an eccentric blonde-haired elf girl along with various people during his trip. Although there are occasional fighting with demons and demon lords, this is a heartwarming fantasy story at heart. <<less

When Jiang Yanyi, heiress to a traditional hotpot family, opened her eyes, she found herself transmigrated into an ancient romance novel as the villainous supporting character.... more>>

After framing the female lead, she was exiled to a border military camp, where she was treated as mere entertainment for the soldiers.

Touching the scar on her forehead left by the original character’s attempt to escape, Jiang Yanyi quietly picked up a cooking ladle. As a minor character, she figured she had no need to follow the main plot.

The soldiers in the Western Zhou military camp all said that the new cook’s skills were unparalleled.

The noodles she made could be eaten dry or, with a bit of hot water, became a delicious bowl of soup—essential for soldiers on the move!

Jiang Yanyi: “No, this is just instant noodles.”

The tea she brewed had bubbles rising from it, a slightly sweet aftertaste, and even a hint of strong alcohol.

Jiang Yanyi: “No, this is cola!”

The hotpot she prepared had a red broth with ingredients from the land, sea, and sky that could be thrown in to cook—its taste was divine!

Jiang Yanyi: “... This is really just a common hotpot from the modern world.”

The fiancé who once broke off their engagement wanted to rekindle their relationship, but the famously ruthless King of Liaonan, Feng Shuo, threw his spear and declared, “Back off, this is my wife!” <<less

“Yuri, the Pringles! We’re out of Pringles!”... more>>

“Alright! I’ll trade you 8 boxes of ramen! No, make it 10 boxes!”

“Cola is definitely the devil’s creation!”

Cider, cola, snacks, ramen.

If they don’t have it, I’ll make it myself. <<less

Ning Shu traveled back to the 1970s and is now facing two challenges:... more>>

First, she is married in this body. However, because of military marriage regulations, she cannot divorce. Should she accept this man?

Second, this body has three sons. With their father absent and their mother neglectful, they constantly demand to report the original owner to their father when he returns.

Later, when the man returned, he saw his eldest and second sons wearing tattered clothes while cleaning, and the youngest son sitting on the floor massaging Ning Shu's legs.

Ning Shu, wearing new clothes, was eating melon seeds.

The man's face darkened: "I send you my salary every month, and this is how you take care of the children?"

Before Ning Shu could spit out the melon seed shells, the three sons erupted.

Eldest son: "You haven't been back for a year. What right do you have to talk about my mother?"

Second son: "Do you know how hard it has been for my mother to raise me this past year?"

Youngest son: "Bad person, hit...hit bad person..."

Man: "..." So the thirty yuan he sent each month went to the dogs?

Following the military, Ning Shu sat in the family compound cracking melon seeds while her sons washed vegetables and dishes beside her.

Some women couldn't stand it and said Ning Shu was lazy and didn't do housework.

The sons immediately retorted.

Eldest son: "I am my mother's son. Can't I feel sorry for my mother and want to be filial to her?"

Second son: "Just because you don't have anyone to be filial to you doesn't mean you can't allow others to be filial."

Youngest son: "Good son, filial to mother."

The women went to complain to the man, saying that Ning Shu had spoiled their sons.

The man thought, as long as his sons' sharp tongues weren't aimed at him, he didn't care about anyone else. <<less

What do you need to open a small restaurant?... more>>

Feng Ruoruo answers:

You need a kind and gracious boss lady (mom) to handle the money,

a lively and charming little child (Ruoruo) to greet the guests,

and finally, a talented chef (dad) to prepare the meals.

A lighthearted and heartwarming story about everyday life and simple cooking. <<less