Ji Shuqing

Biodata

Background and History

Ji Shuqing grew up in a wealthy family in Shenjing City. Her father served as head chef of the family's private restaurant, while her mother managed it. Two years after college, Shuqing worked for the restaurant by sourcing rare ingredients, frequently traveling to meet suppliers 10.

She first encountered Lin Ze in an airport VIP lounge while traveling from Jiangzhou City to Tiannan City. Attracted to him, she tried to start a conversation, but he declined her advances. They later began trading when he offered her Large Yellow Croaker; she traveled overnight to inspect a shipment and brought other buyers to him 10 11 59 60.

Their dealings expanded into Delicious Forest, a catering venture combining Lin Ze's ingredient supply with the Ji family's cooking and restaurant management. Shuqing and Lin Ze also became romantically involved. As the business grew, she told him she intended to make Delicious Forest a success 79 93. She is later shown with their daughter, Lin Xinyin 176.

Appearance

Shuqing is described as fair-skinned. She wears expensive clothing at their first meeting, but also chooses a plain black shirt and trousers when collecting a fish shipment 10 59.

• Dark circles are conspicuous against her fair skin when she is unwell 96.
• She dresses in an elaborate ancient-style outfit for a meeting with Lin Ze 79.

Personality

Shuqing is confident and accustomed to attracting suitors, making Lin Ze's initial rejection especially difficult for her. She nevertheless respects his refusal and leaves him alone rather than pressing him again 10 11.

She is quick to act on business opportunities: she rushes to inspect Lin Ze's fish and arranges prospective buyers before arriving. Although their relationship becomes personal, she remains determined to prove herself through Delicious Forest 59 93.

Abilities & Skills

Ingredient sourcing

• Purchases rare ingredients for Ji Family Cuisine and travels to confirm supplies with established sellers and individual suppliers 10.
• Helps connect Lin Ze's Large Yellow Croaker with other buyers 59.

Martial arts practice

• Practices the Life Nurturing Fist and reports improved physical fitness after a month 111.
• Later practices superior martial arts, but its increased demands on her body leave her weak; Lin Ze prepares medicine to help her recover 96.

Relationships

• Lin Ze — Initially rejects her romantic approach, then becomes her ingredient supplier, business partner, and romantic partner. They have a daughter, Lin Xinyin 11 59 79 176.
• Lin Ze (father) — Head chef of Ji Family Cuisine; shares his name with Shuqing's partner 79.
• Fu Yumin — Her mother, who manages the family restaurant and later handles part of Lin Ze's business 10 79 110.
• Lin Xinyin — Her daughter with Lin Ze 176.