Ch. 21Props

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The restaurant's business booms on the first day of school due to the closure of other cafeterias.
  • Jiang Feng completes a main quest, "The Advancing Little Shop," and receives a [Takeout Cooler Box] as a reward.
  • Ji Yue, the former president of the Chess Club, applies for a part-time job at the restaurant due to financial difficulties.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng: Shows responsibility and care for his family's restaurant, completes a quest, and hires Ji Yue.
  • Ji Yue: Struggles with financial issues after failing her postgraduate entrance exams and seeks a part-time job at the restaurant.

Significant Themes

  • The challenges and opportunities that come with the first day of school for a new restaurant.
  • The struggle to make ends meet and the importance of financial stability, as seen through Ji Yue's situation.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Wang Hao: Work together at the restaurant, with Wang Hao assigning tasks to Liu Zixuan.
  • Jiang Feng and Ji Yue: Reunite at the restaurant, with Jiang Feng hiring Ji Yue out of sympathy and understanding for her situation.
  • Jiang Feng and Comrade Jiang Jiankang: Discuss the possibility of delivery service, with Jiang Feng wanting to hire people first before implementing it.

Ch. 22Three-Piece Duck

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Ji Yue, hungry and broke, starts working at the Healthy Stir-fry Restaurant.
  • Jiang Feng discovers a side quest to create a WeChat official account for the restaurant.
  • Jiang Jiankang prepares a Three-Piece Duck to welcome Ji Yue, with Jiang Feng assisting.

Character Developments

  • Ji Yue is shown to be resourceful and helpful, suggesting the WeChat official account idea and offering her electric scooter for deliveries.
  • Jiang Feng demonstrates his culinary skills and willingness to learn, taking on the task of deboning and stuffing the ducks for the Three-Piece Duck.
  • Jiang Jiankang displays his expertise in cooking and his desire to provide a warm welcome to Ji Yue.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle of students to make ends meet, as seen through Ji Yue's situation.
  • The importance of keeping up with the times in business, as seen in the quest to create a WeChat official account.
  • The value of hard work and resourcefulness, as seen in Ji Yue's actions.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Ji Yue bond over their shared experience of financial struggles and Ji Yue's suggestion for the WeChat official account.
  • Jiang Jiankang and Jiang Feng work together to prepare the Three-Piece Duck, showcasing their father-son bond and shared culinary skills.
  • Wang Hao acts as a go-between, connecting Jiang Feng with someone who can help set up the WeChat official account and negotiating a deal for meal services in exchange.

Ch. 23To Learn Cooking, Go to New Oriental

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng resolves the official account issue and discusses food delivery details with Zhang Wei.
  • Jiang Jiankang prepares a lavish Huaiyang Cuisine meal for the family and guests, showcasing his skills.
  • Jiang Feng discovers he can upgrade his skills through the system, starting with Physics.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng: Realizes he can upgrade his skills, starts with Physics, and impresses his classmates and teacher with his newfound knowledge.
  • Jiang Jiankang: Proves his culinary skills by preparing an authentic Huaiyang Cuisine meal.
  • Ji Yue: Experiences her family's cooking for the first time and is impressed by the quality.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of family and home-cooked meals.
  • The value of learning and continuous improvement, as seen through Jiang Feng's skill upgrade.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Zhang Wei discuss food delivery details, showing professionalism and mutual respect.
  • Jiang Jiankang and Ji Yue interact warmly, with Jiang Jiankang expressing his desire to impress Ji Yue with his cooking.
  • Jiang Feng's classmates interact with him, calling him "Brother Feng" and seeking his help with ordering takeout from his family's restaurant.

Ch. 24Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng's teacher delays class, allowing him to arrive at the restaurant after the lunch rush.
  • Jiang Feng finds a luxurious lunchbox at the restaurant, belonging to a wealthy student, Zhang Wei.
  • Jiang Jiankang is preparing a grand dish of "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" using high-quality ingredients provided by a professor, Li Mingyi.
  • Jiang Feng calls his grandfather, Old Master Jiang, to invite him to make "Clear Soup with Bird's Nest Slices" for the professor.
  • Old Master Jiang agrees to come to A City the following week.
  • Professor Li and his father, Li Mingyi, arrive at the restaurant. Li Mingyi finds the aroma of the dish not quite right and asks Jiang Jiankang to pack it up.
  • Li Mingyi recognizes Old Master Jiang's name and shares a memory of him from the past.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng: Shows curiosity and interest in his father's cooking and his grandfather's past.
  • Jiang Jiankang: Demonstrates his culinary skills and dedication to using high-quality ingredients.
  • Old Master Jiang: Shows reluctance but agrees to make the dish for the professor, hinting at his past fame and pride in his craft.
  • Li Mingyi: Reveals his appreciation for fine food and his memory of Old Master Jiang from the past.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of using high-quality ingredients in cooking.
  • The pride and dedication of chefs in their craft.
  • The power of food to evoke memories and connect people across time.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Jiang Jiankang: Father and son interact in the kitchen, with Jiang Feng helping his father prepare vegetables and learning about the dish.
  • Jiang Feng and Old Master Jiang: Jiang Feng calls his grandfather to invite him to make a dish, showing respect for his grandfather's culinary skills and knowledge.
  • Professor Li and Li Mingyi: Father and son interact, with Professor Li supporting his elderly father and Li Mingyi expressing his appreciation for fine food and his memory of Old Master Jiang.
  • Jiang Jiankang and Li Mingyi: Although they don't interact directly, Li Mingyi's reaction to the dish and his recognition of Old Master Jiang's name show the impact of Jiang Jiankang's cooking on others.

Ch. 25The Last Medicine

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Professor Li and his wife visit the shop, leaving behind a dish of 'Buddha Jumps Over the Wall' and a phone number.
  • Jiang Feng contacts Professor Li, who returns to retrieve the dish and asks Jiang Feng to prepare meals for his father, Li Mingyi, who has late-stage stomach cancer and has lost his appetite.
  • Jiang Feng receives a recipe for 'Stomach-Soothing Congee' from Professor Li, which he learns is a family recipe passed down from his grandfather.
  • Jiang Feng accepts the quest 'The Last Medicine', aiming to help Li Mingyi resume normal eating for 15 days.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng: Becomes more involved in the lives of his customers, taking on the responsibility to cook for Li Mingyi. He also discovers a potential connection between his family and the Lis.
  • Professor Li: Shows a softer side, expressing concern for his father's well-being and happiness. He entrusts Jiang Feng with his father's care.
  • Li Mingyi: Struggles with late-stage stomach cancer, loss of appetite, and anorexia, finding comfort in food prepared by others.

Significant Themes

  • Family and Heritage: The recipe for 'Stomach-Soothing Congee' connects Jiang Feng's family with the Lis, hinting at a potential shared heritage.
  • Compassion and Care: Jiang Feng's decision to help Li Mingyi demonstrates his growing compassion and responsibility towards his customers.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Professor Li: Their interaction shows mutual respect and trust, with Professor Li entrusting his father's care to Jiang Feng.
  • Jiang Feng and Comrade Jiang Jiankang: They discuss the recipe for 'Stomach-Soothing Congee', leading Jiang Feng to question their family's connection to the Lis.

Ch. 26Proposal

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng prepares porridge for Professor Li daily, using a magical cooler box.
  • Jiang Feng's takeout business struggles to gain traction despite promotions.
  • The Chess Club faces disbandment due to lack of members and plans for recruitment.
  • Jiang Feng and the Chess Club members brainstorm recruitment strategies.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking in planning the Chess Club's recruitment.
  • Ji Yue shows concern for the Chess Club's future and trusts Jiang Feng's abilities.
  • Liu Qian, a new Chess Club member, suggests using club benefits to attract recruits.
  • He Jiahui, despite her laid-back attitude, actively participates in planning the recruitment.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle of a new business to gain recognition and customers.
  • The importance of strategic planning and leadership in achieving goals.
  • The value of club membership benefits in attracting new members.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Ji Yue work together to manage the Chess Club and the restaurant.
  • The Chess Club members collaborate to brainstorm and plan for the recruitment fair.
  • Liu Qian's suggestion highlights the potential of using club benefits to attract new members.
  • He Jiahui's involvement shows her commitment to the Chess Club despite her initial indifference.

Ch. 27Phone

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Chess Club members have dinner at Jiang Feng's shop.
  • Liu Qian expresses her desire to eat braised pork knuckles daily when she has money.
  • Jiang Feng calls his uncle, Jiang Jianguo, to ask for help in making pastries for the upcoming club recruitment.
  • Jiang Jianguo, initially reluctant, agrees after learning about Grandpa's visit to A City.

Character Developments

  • Liu Qian: Shows her love for food and lack of inhibition while eating.
  • Jiang Jianguo: Initially reluctant to help, but agrees after learning about Grandpa's visit, displaying his eagerness to please Grandpa.

Significant Themes

  • Food and its significance in bringing people together and expressing emotions.
  • Family dynamics and the desire to please family members.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Qian and He Jiahui: They bond over food, with Liu Qian impressing He Jiahui with her appetite.
  • Jiang Feng and Jiang Jianguo: Jiang Feng manipulates Jiang Jianguo into helping with the pastries by mentioning Grandpa's visit.
  • Comrade Wang Xiulian: Describes Liu Qian positively, comparing her to a character from a novel.

Ch. 28Setup

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Jianguo helps Jiang Feng set up a pastry-making station in the restaurant's kitchen.
  • Jiang Feng, Jiang Jianguo, and Ji Yue work together to prepare ingredients and molds for making bean cakes and pastries.
  • Jiang Feng reviews and approves He Jiahui's Chess Club recruitment flyer design.
  • Jiang Feng and his team set up their recruitment venue, encountering Wang Hui from the Home Economics Club who questions their large venue space.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng demonstrates his leadership and responsibility in organizing the Chess Club's recruitment event.
  • Jiang Jianguo shows support and dedication to helping his nephew.
  • Ji Yue maintains her senior sister role, guiding and supporting Jiang Feng.
  • Wang Hui displays her competitive and curious nature.

Significant Themes

  • Family Support: Jiang Jianguo's assistance highlights the theme of family support and unity.
  • Leadership and Responsibility: Jiang Feng's actions emphasize his leadership and sense of responsibility towards the Chess Club.
  • Competition: The interaction between Jiang Feng and Wang Hui underscores the competitive nature of club recruitment.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Jiang Jianguo work together to prepare ingredients and discuss pastries.
  • Jiang Feng and Ji Yue discuss club recruitment details and arrangements.
  • Jiang Feng interacts with Wang Hui, maintaining a polite yet firm stance regarding their club's venue.

Ch. 29Freshmen Welcome

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng helps his grandfather in the restaurant instead of attending the club's welcome event.
  • The Chess Club's recruitment drive is successful, with a white-hot response indicated by numerous system notifications.
  • Jiang Feng's family background is revealed, and he learns about his cousin's workaholic lifestyle.
  • The Home Economics Club accuses the Chess Club of poaching a new recruit, leading to a tense phone call between Jiang Feng and Wang Hui.
  • Jiang Feng negotiates a 6% discount for Home Economics Club members at his family's restaurant to appease Wang Hui.
  • The Chess Club members gather to review the recruitment applications, discovering impressive talents among the new recruits.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng demonstrates his diplomatic skills in resolving the conflict with Wang Hui.
  • Ji Yue shows determination in seeking funding for the Chess Club.
  • Wang Hui displays her assertiveness and bargaining skills.

Significant Themes

  • The competitive nature of club recruitment and the desire to attract talented members.
  • The importance of family and personal connections, as seen in Jiang Feng's family background and his cousin's work life.
  • The tension and negotiation between the Chess Club and the Home Economics Club.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Jiang Jianguo bond over their shared work in the restaurant, with Jiang Jianguo expressing his loneliness due to his son's busy schedule and his wife's preoccupation with dramas.
  • Jiang Feng and Wang Hui engage in a tense negotiation over the poaching incident, ultimately reaching a compromise.
  • The Chess Club members collaborate in reviewing the recruitment applications, feeling both excited and intimidated by the new members' impressive backgrounds.

Ch. 30Recognizing Kin

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng discovers a promotional standee in his game panel, which he uses to attract customers to the restaurant.
  • Two of Jiang Feng's former roommates, now fair-weather acquaintances, visit the restaurant and order the special dish promoted on the standee.
  • Professor Li's father, Li Mingyi, is revealed to be a distant relative of the Jiang family. The old man who visited the restaurant earlier is Li Mingyi's uncle by marriage.
  • The old man arranges a family connection between the Jiang family and Professor Li, unaware that Li Mingyi had been searching for someone to cook a specific dish for him.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng shows initiative in promoting the restaurant, demonstrating his growing responsibility and adaptability.
  • Professor Li's character deepens as his backstory is revealed, showing his resilience and the loss he has experienced.

Significant Themes

  • Family and heritage: The chapter explores the theme of family connections and heritage, with the revelation of the distant relationship between the Jiang family and Professor Li.
  • Adaptability: Jiang Feng's use of the promotional standee shows his ability to adapt and find creative solutions to problems.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Ji Yue: Their interaction shows a growing camaraderie and mutual respect, with Ji Yue showing concern for Jiang Feng's studies.
  • Jiang Feng and his former roommates: Their interaction highlights the change in their relationship, from roommates to fair-weather acquaintances.
  • The old man and Li Mingyi: Their reunion emphasizes the theme of family and heritage, with the old man arranging a connection between the Jiang family and Professor Li.
  • Jiang Feng and his family: Their interaction shows their surprise and joy at gaining a new relative.

Ch. 31Memory

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng's life changes subtly after Professor Li, his relative, starts calling on him more frequently in class.
  • Jiang Feng balances his culinary skills development, shop assistance, and academic facade.
  • He delivers porridge to Professor Li, who is suffering from dementia, and completes a side quest, earning two memory items.
  • Jiang Feng enters one of the memories, experiencing a scene from Jiang Huiqin's past.

Character Developments

  • Professor Li (Li Mingyi) is revealed to have dementia, with lucid and confused periods.
  • Chen Suhua, Professor Li's wife, is energetic and restless, caring for her husband.
  • Jiang Feng shows empathy and patience when dealing with Professor Li's dementia.

Significant Themes

  • The passage of time and the loss of memory.
  • The impact of dementia on relationships and daily life.
  • The contrast between past and present, as seen through Jiang Huiqin's memory.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng interacts with Professor Li, learning about his past and helping him eat.
  • Jiang Feng observes Jiang Huiqin in her memory, experiencing her daily life without interacting with her.
  • Jiang Feng and Ji Yue discuss the shop's closure and his nap plans.

Ch. 32Old Shadows of the Republic (I)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Huiqin, the protagonist's great-great-aunt, is eager to learn cooking from her great-great-grandfather, Jiang Chengde, to impress her fiancé, Li Mingyi.
  • Jiang Feng, the protagonist, follows Jiang Huiqin to Tai Feng Lou, where Jiang Chengde teaches her to make a bird's nest soup.
  • Jiang Huiqin and Li Mingyi go on a movie date, displaying public affection, and plan to take wedding photos the next day.
  • Jiang Feng experiences a sudden time skip and finds himself in a room, hearing Jiang Huiqin's angry refusal to wear something.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Huiqin: Shows her impatience and eagerness to please her fiancé, Li Mingyi. She is also depicted as being forgetful and mischievous.
  • Jiang Chengde: Demonstrates his affection and patience towards Jiang Huiqin, acting as a loving teacher and guardian.
  • Li Mingyi: Exhibits his love and possessiveness towards Jiang Huiqin, planning to publicly announce their marriage.

Significant Themes

  • Love and relationships: The chapter explores the romantic relationship between Jiang Huiqin and Li Mingyi, showcasing their public displays of affection and Li Mingyi's possessiveness.
  • Family and tradition: The importance of family and tradition is emphasized through Jiang Huiqin's eagerness to learn cooking from her great-great-grandfather and Li Mingyi's desire to follow traditional marriage customs.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Huiqin and Jiang Chengde: Their interaction is playful yet affectionate, with Jiang Chengde patiently teaching Jiang Huiqin how to cook and Jiang Huiqin acting spoiled and eager to learn.
  • Jiang Huiqin and Li Mingyi: Their interaction is filled with romantic tension and public displays of affection, showcasing their love and excitement for their upcoming marriage.
  • Jiang Feng and Jiang Weiguo: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, Jiang Feng sees a young version of Jiang Weiguo, his great-great-uncle, for the first time.

Ch. 33Old Shadows of the Republican Era (II)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng finds himself in Jiang Huiqin's memory again, witnessing her argument with Li Mingyi over her embroidered wedding dress.
  • Jiang Huiqin storms off, and Jiang Feng follows her to a wonton stall where she cries alone.
  • Li Mingyi finds Jiang Huiqin and they reconcile, deciding to take wedding photos together.
  • Jiang Feng returns to his room and tries to recall the process of making 'Clear Soup with Bird's Nest Slices' from Jiang Huiqin's memory.
  • He decides to go for a walk outside.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Huiqin: Stands up for herself and her traditions, showing strength and determination.
  • Li Mingyi: Realizes his mistake in dismissing Jiang Huiqin's feelings and apologizes, showing growth.
  • Jiang Feng: Demonstrates empathy and understanding towards Jiang Huiqin's situation, and shows determination in learning new things.

Significant Themes

  • Tradition vs. Modernity: Jiang Huiqin's desire to wear her embroidered wedding dress represents her connection to tradition, while Li Mingyi's preference for a modern wedding dress reflects his embrace of modernity.
  • Communication and Understanding: The argument between Jiang Huiqin and Li Mingyi highlights the importance of open communication and understanding in relationships.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Huiqin and Li Mingyi: Their argument and subsequent reconciliation show the complexities and challenges of their relationship, as well as their love and commitment to each other.
  • Jiang Feng and Ji Yue: Their brief interaction shows a growing familiarity and understanding between them.

Ch. 34Recipes

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng's heavy workload between school and the restaurant leads him to consider skipping classes.
  • He decides to gradually increase his absenteeism, starting small and aiming for complete absenteeism.
  • Jiang Feng is invited to his counselor's office for a chat about his low attendance.
  • The counselor advises him not to neglect his studies and offers solutions to his financial difficulties.
  • Jiang Feng proves his academic capabilities to his professors, securing their permission to skip classes.
  • He becomes a local celebrity in the Physics Department due to rumors about his academic prowess and family struggles.
  • The game system finally updates after a month, introducing a new achievement, title, item, and recipe for Jiang Feng.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng: He demonstrates his academic capabilities, proving he can handle both school and restaurant work. He also shows resilience in the face of rumors and expectations.
  • Wang Hao: He becomes more observant and perceptive, noticing changes in Jiang Feng's behavior and spreading rumors about him.
  • The Counselor: He shows care and concern for Jiang Feng's well-being, using his political science background to advise him.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle between academic responsibilities and family obligations.
  • The consequences of neglecting one's studies.
  • The impact of rumors and expectations on an individual's reputation.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng interacts with his counselor, who advises him on his academic and personal life.
  • Wang Hao interacts with Jiang Feng, spreading rumors about him and analyzing his behavior.
  • Jiang Feng interacts with his professors, proving his academic capabilities and securing their permission to skip classes.
  • Jiang Feng interacts with his customers, fulfilling their orders and dealing with their requests.

Ch. 35Bitter Memories

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Jiankang and Wang Xiulian return from a successful negotiation with a pig farm owner.
  • Jiang Jiankang shows Ji Yue pictures of pigs he chose for slaughter, while Wang Xiulian scolds him for not helping with work.
  • Jiang Feng makes wontons, which Jiang Jiankang eats and finds terrible, triggering a memory of his past struggles.
  • Jiang Jiankang and Wang Xiulian both cry after eating the wontons, attributing it to the wontons' awful taste.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Jiankang: Reminisces about his past struggles, leading to an emotional breakdown.
  • Wang Xiulian: Shows concern for Jiang Jiankang's emotional state, also cries after eating the wontons.
  • Jiang Feng: Shows empathy and understanding towards his parents' emotional state.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle of small business owners and the hardships they face.
  • The power of food to evoke memories and emotions.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Jiankang and Wang Xiulian: The couple's interaction shows their shared history and mutual understanding.
  • Jiang Feng and his parents: Jiang Feng shows understanding and support towards his parents' emotional state.
  • Ji Yue: Briefly interacts with Jiang Feng, showing concern but also confusion about the situation.

Ch. 36Special Era (1)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng decides not to make Wang Shitou's pure meat wontons after realizing their dangerous effects.
  • He upgrades his Mathematics, Physics, and English skills to advanced level using his experience points.
  • Jiang Feng discovers and views a memory from Li Mingyi, transporting him into a past scene.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng: Shows responsibility and caution in his actions, prioritizing his studies and safety.
  • Li Mingyi: Appears weak and ill, dependent on Jiang Huiqin for survival. Shows signs of life and hope when interacting with Jiang Huiqin.
  • Jiang Huiqin: Demonstrates resilience, resourcefulness, and love for Li Mingyi, providing for him despite harsh conditions.

Significant Themes

  • Survival and resilience in harsh conditions.
  • The power of hope and human connection in difficult times.
  • The contrast between past and present, showing the changes in characters' lives.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng observes Li Mingyi and Jiang Huiqin in a past scenario, witnessing their bond and struggles.
  • Li Mingyi and Jiang Huiqin interact, showing affection and support for each other despite their dire situation.

Ch. 37Special Era (2)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Huiqin, despite her harsh living conditions, finds treasures in the garbage heap and prepares a special meal for Li Mingyi on her birthday.
  • She trades mushroom soup for a bowl and spoon, and cooks a unique dish combining bird's nest, eggs, and luncheon meat.
  • Jiang Huiqin dies of illness that winter, and Li Mingyi's memory of her cooking becomes a beacon of light in his darkest moments.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Huiqin: Despite her harsh life, she maintains a strong spirit, showing care and resourcefulness in preparing a special meal for Li Mingyi. Her cooking becomes a symbol of hope and comfort for him.
  • Li Mingyi: He shows appreciation for Jiang Huiqin's cooking, and her efforts bring him happiness and comfort in his difficult situation.

Significant Themes

  • Resilience and hope in the face of adversity, as seen in Jiang Huiqin's determination to make the best of her circumstances and bring joy to Li Mingyi.
  • The power of food to bring comfort and happiness, even in dire situations.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Huiqin and Li Mingyi: They share a bond of mutual care and appreciation, with Jiang Huiqin going out of her way to prepare a special meal for Li Mingyi, and Li Mingyi showing gratitude and affection in return.
  • Jiang Feng (narrator) and the game: Jiang Feng interacts with the game's system, discovering a new recipe and pondering how to improve it based on the game's hints and restrictions.

Ch. 38Gathering

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng attempts to recreate Jiang Huiqin's Clear Soup with Bird's Nest Slices, resulting in an F-rank dish.
  • He seeks advice from Jiang Jiankang, who advises against innovative dishes.
  • Jiang Feng attends the Chess Club's dinner party at a buffet restaurant.
  • Liu Qian live streams the event, with minimal interaction from viewers.
  • Liu Zixuan attempts to grill enoki mushrooms, resulting in a spicy, salty, and burnt dish.
  • Jiang Feng offers to make spicy stir-fried rice cakes for Liu Qian.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng: Struggles with cooking but shows initiative in improving and helping others.
  • Jiang Jiankang: Shows concern for Jiang Feng's culinary experiments, advising caution.
  • Liu Qian: Struggles with grilling, live streams the dinner party with minimal interaction.
  • Liu Zixuan: Struggles with grilling, ruins enoki mushrooms by over-spicing and burning them.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle of inexperienced cooks and the importance of practice.
  • The joy of sharing food and cooking with others.
  • The impact of technology on social interactions (Liu Qian's live stream).

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng seeks advice from Jiang Jiankang about his failed dish.
  • Jiang Feng, Ji Yue, Liu Qian, Liu Zixuan, and Wu Minqi share a table at the dinner party.
  • Liu Qian live streams the event, with minimal interaction from viewers.
  • Jiang Feng offers to make spicy stir-fried rice cakes for Liu Qian.

Ch. 39Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Feng decides to make Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes using grill paper at a buffet BBQ restaurant.
  • Liu Qian, Ji Yue, and Liu Zixuan are surprised by Jiang Feng's plan.
  • Liu Qian livestreams Jiang Feng's cooking process, attracting more viewers.
  • Jiang Feng successfully cooks the dish, drawing attention from other club members and waiters.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Feng demonstrates his culinary skills and adaptability, impressing those around him.
  • Liu Qian shows enthusiasm and support for Jiang Feng's cooking, despite her initial disbelief.
  • Liu Qian's livestream gains more viewers due to Jiang Feng's cooking, indicating her potential as a streamer.

Significant Themes

  • Culinary creativity and adaptability
  • The power of social media and livestreaming in drawing attention and gaining popularity
  • The importance of communication and clarification, as seen in Liu Qian's need to correct viewers' misunderstandings

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Feng and Liu Qian: Jiang Feng allows Liu Qian to livestream his cooking, showing trust in her. Liu Qian is enthusiastic about Jiang Feng's cooking and supports him.
  • Jiang Feng and the other club members: Jiang Feng's cooking draws the attention of other club members, who are impressed by his skills.
  • Liu Qian and her livestream viewers: Liu Qian interacts with her viewers, clarifying misconceptions and expressing excitement about Jiang Feng's cooking.

Ch. 40A Challenge from a Peer

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Qian forgets to end her livestream, leaving it running with only sound, which sparks viewers' curiosity and increases her follower count.
  • Wu Minqi, a member of the Chess Club, reveals she wants to participate in the Good Taste Culinary Competition and challenges Jiang Feng to compete against her.
  • Jiang Feng accepts the challenge, triggering a quest in his status panel.

Character Developments

  • Liu Qian: Shows her carefree and laid-back attitude towards her livestreaming hobby.
  • Wu Minqi: Reveals her culinary talent and competitive spirit, aiming to prove herself in the competition.
  • Jiang Feng: Demonstrates his willingness to face challenges and improve his skills.

Significant Themes

  • The power of curiosity and imagination in engaging an audience (as seen in Liu Qian's livestream).
  • Competition and the desire to prove oneself (as seen in Wu Minqi's challenge to Jiang Feng).

Character Interactions

  • Liu Qian and her roommates enjoy a club dinner together, with Liu Qian's livestreaming mishap providing a humorous interlude.
  • Wu Minqi challenges Jiang Feng to a culinary competition, marking the beginning of their rivalry.
  • Jiang Feng accepts the challenge, setting the stage for their competition in the Good Taste Culinary Competition.
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