Lu Xiyao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Xiyao (陆夕瑶)
Alias(es)	Yao Yao; Little Boss Lady 164 185
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Starlight Kindergarten; Lu's Snack Stall 1 189
Occupation/Role	Kindergarten student; Lu Qin's daughter and occasional food-stall helper 1 91 131
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Lu Xiyao is the daughter of Lu Qin and Shen Muyan. Her parents married hurriedly because of the pregnancy, but later divorced amicably after their relationship grew distant. While Shen Muyan focused on managing hotel chains and frequently traveled for work, Lu Qin left his job to become Xiyao's primary caregiver. 1

She attends Starlight Kindergarten, where the lunches prepared by her father quickly make her a center of attention. Her classmates trade snacks, toys, and even inappropriate valuables for chances to taste Lu Qin's fried rice noodles, mung bean paste, and other dishes; Xiyao accepts ordinary gifts but returns valuable items when instructed. 15 16 19 122

After Chen Haojie accidentally knocks over her lunch, Xiyao is distressed until Lu Qin arrives at the kindergarten and cooks for her and the other children. The incident further establishes her father's cooking as a sought-after treat among the students. 57 58 60

As Lu Qin's stall expands, Xiyao begins working alongside him as the self-styled “Little Boss Lady.” She takes orders, promotes dishes, packs food, handles change, and negotiates with customers under her father's supervision. 91 131 164 165

Appearance

Lu Xiyao is a small, lively girl with bright eyes, rosy cheeks, and a sweet smile. She is repeatedly noted to resemble both Lu Qin and Shen Muyan. 1 87 89

• Often wears cheerful, childlike clothing, including a pink princess dress. 1
• Has large, grape-like eyes and a fair complexion. 1 16
• Wears a “Little Boss Lady” name tag while helping at the stall. 164 185
• Appears with Lu Qin and Shen Muyan in matching parent-child outfits for kindergarten events. 116

Personality

Xiyao is affectionate, outgoing, and deeply attached to Lu Qin. She eagerly runs to him after kindergarten, becomes upset when she worries he may not want her anymore, and firmly defends the quality of his cooking. 1 5 57 71

She is polite and considerate with adults, greeting neighbors warmly, sharing snacks and toys, pouring tea for guests, and avoiding food waste. Her manners repeatedly impress teachers, neighbors, and other parents. 20 191 209

Despite her maturity, she remains mischievous and highly motivated by ice cream. She tries to bargain with Xiaomi, trades a “Boss Lady” name tag to Shen Muyan for ice cream, and invents excuses involving recovery from illness or injuries. 145 151 182 187

Abilities & Skills

Stall Work and Customer Service

Xiyao is unusually capable at assisting with Lu Qin's food business.

• Promotes the stall's food and charms customers into ordering. 91 164
• Takes orders and requests that customers scan to pay before receiving food. 164
• Packs food, calculates change, and negotiates during sales. 131
• Earns customers' praise for her composure and business sense; she sells 211 yuan and 50 cents shortly after beginning to take orders on one occasion. 164
• Her assistance at the stall earns more than 29,000 yuan in one evening. 185

Household Help

Lu Qin teaches Xiyao to participate in age-appropriate household tasks.

• Helps wash vegetables and is eager to assist with meal preparation. 20 58
• Can wash bowls and chopsticks cleanly, though she initially uses too much dish soap. 90
• Helps pack items with a sealing machine. 186
• Lu Qin does not allow her to perform more dangerous kitchen work because of the risk of injury or scalding. 186

Singing and Dancing

Xiyao displays confidence in public performance.

• Is placed in the center position for her kindergarten exercise dance because she learns movements quickly and performs them accurately. 89
• Joins Lu Qin onstage during Li Xue's performance without stage fright. 96
• Li Xue and Amy consider her a promising singer because of her voice, appearance, and stage presence, though Lu Qin does not want to pressure her into a career. 96

Food Knowledge and Appreciation

Having grown up with Lu Qin's cooking, Xiyao can recognize his dishes and has strong preferences for food made by him.

• Identifies Lu Qin's Spicy Boiled Fish at a banquet. 210
• Recognizes the difference between Lu Qin's food and imitations made by others. 5 84
• Prefers Lu Qin's milk tea to tea prepared by professional tea ceremony hostesses. 208

Relationships

• Lu Qin — Her father and primary caregiver. He raises her after the divorce, cooks for her, teaches her household responsibilities, and supports her involvement in the stall. 1 20 91 131
• Shen Muyan — Her biological mother. Shen's work once kept her distant from Xiyao, but she gradually becomes more involved through kindergarten events, family meals, outings, and co-parenting. 1 74 96 282
• Shen Hongda — Her maternal grandfather. He is highly protective of Xiyao, taking her to the hospital over a suspected fever and regularly spending time with her. 145 148
• Zhong Shuyi — Her best friend at Starlight Kindergarten. Zhong frequently shares meals with Xiyao and envies the food Lu Qin prepares. 15 16 57
• Teacher Li — Her kindergarten teacher. Teacher Li recognizes Xiyao as sensible and frequently struggles to maintain order when the aroma of her lunches draws in the class. 16 58 281
• Li Xue — A famous singer whom Xiyao calls “Big Sister.” They bond over cartoons and food, and Li Xue encourages Xiyao's potential as a singer. 72 74 96
• Xiaomi — Lu Qin's assistant. Xiyao is initially displeased when Xiaomi refuses to buy her ice cream, but later calls her “Sister Xiaomi” and admires her work. 182 186
• Fang Ya — Her godmother. Fang Ya openly identifies herself as Xiyao's godmother while defending her family from a woman calling herself “Yao Yao's Stepmom.” 87
• Ouyang Duoduo — A girl around Xiyao's age whom Xiyao shares ice cream and cartoons with. 202

Story Role / Major Arcs

Kindergarten Lunches

Xiyao's homemade lunches introduce Lu Qin's cooking to Starlight Kindergarten. Her fried rice noodles, mung bean paste, chicken wings, Mapo Tofu, and mutton soup repeatedly attract classmates and teachers away from their own meals. 15 16 83 163 281

The Kindergarten Kitchen Incident

When her lunch is knocked over, Lu Qin comes to the kindergarten to cook twice-cooked pork for Xiyao and her classmates. Xiyao helps wash vegetables, while the children and staff witness Lu Qin's culinary ability firsthand. 57 58 60

Friendship with Li Xue

Xiyao meets her idol Li Xue at the kindergarten gate and immediately forms a close, sisterly connection with her. Li Xue visits Lu Qin's home, signs Xiyao's picture book, invites the family to performances, and later encourages Xiyao to consider singing. 72 74 89 96

The Little Boss Lady

Xiyao becomes a recognizable part of Lu Qin's stall, using her charm and business ability to attract customers. Her badge, sales skills, and enthusiasm make her a point of admiration for parents and children alike. 91 131 164 185 291

Reconnecting Family Life

As Shen Muyan becomes more present in Xiyao's life, Xiyao spends more time with both parents through kindergarten events, shopping trips, dinners, concerts, and travel. She often tries to draw her parents closer together with teasing remarks and deliberate gestures. 74 96 111 139 282

Notable Quotes

“What my dad makes is delicious.” 5

“I’m the Little Boss Lady.” 185

“My Papa is a good person! Officer wouldn't arrest good people!” 84

Trivia

• Xiyao knows the broadcast times of several cartoons, including Black Cat Detective. 72
• She prefers working at the stall to playing with toy cars, viewing toys as something for “little kids.” 185
• Her favorite reward is ice cream, which she persistently attempts to obtain through bargaining. 1 90 151 182
• She calls Shen Muyan “the rich lady” or “Wealthy Mom” on several occasions, usually to Shen Muyan's annoyance. 91 247