[Ambitious Career Woman x Self-Motivated Loyal Dog] Xiao Yue, the owner of a self-service restaurant, finds herself transported to ancient times after a successful career. She wakes up as an ancient "old maid" with deceased parents and an unloving stepmother, forced to flee her home with nowhere to go. Fortunately, Xiao Yue is bound to an "Infinite System" that allows her to exchange any ingredient or kitchen tool infinitely. Hearing that gourmet food is extremely expensive in this era, with even a small dish of stir-fried meat costing hundreds of coins, Xiao Yue rolls up her sleeves and says, "Welcome to Yue Ding Self-Service Restaurant, only fifty coins for an all-you-can-eat experience!" Feeling down due to the weather? Buffet Menu: Braised Pork, Stir-Fried Eggplant, Boneless Chicken Feet Salad... Feeling irritable due to the heat? Buffet Menu: Rich Iced Milk Tea, Yogurt Lychee Ice, Refreshing Shaved Ice... Feeling cold due to the sudden temperature drop? Buffet Menu: Thick Soup Noodles, Ginseng Chicken, Snow Pear Stewed with Goji Berries... What's that? The weather is good, and you can eat anything? Then you must come to Yue Ding Self-Service to try our fresh delights! Xiao Yue, busy as ever, never forgets to promote: Hotpot buffet, dessert buffet, barbecue buffet, we have it all! You think gourmet food in the Great Chen Dynasty is expensive? Sorry, she's bringing the prices down!
Fu Xun Zhou, of noble birth, should have lived a life of luxury. However, he was harmed by a villain and developed a severe eating disorder. He left his hometown and lived in a small city, depressed and aimless, until he accidentally tasted the food from a small restaurant, which miraculously cured his disorder! Fu Xun Zhou seeks out the owner, only to find that not only is her cooking superb, but her appearance and personality also captivate him. Even more amazingly, she gave him a free dish on their first meeting! Fu Xun Zhou remains calm, thinking, "Such a kind and beautiful person offering him free delicious food, could she have feelings for him?" He decides that if she wants him to devote himself to her, he is willing. However, later, Fu Xun Zhou sees the owner serving a free dish to a new customer. "Our store's limited-time offer for new customers: Get a free dish upon entry!" Fu Xun Zhou: …? Later, after the crowd disperses and the store closes, Fu Xun Zhou leans his face on Xiao Yue's shoulder under the lamplight. "The owner is truly clever, first capturing the stomach, then the heart." Xiao Yue: … When did that happen? You can't just say anything!
Reading Guide:
1v1, HE.
Food preparation, slow and steady business growth, initially focusing on home-cooked meals.
The female lead focuses on her career, while the male lead is proactive in love.