The Female Supporting Role Shows Out

The heroine lacks consistency in her character development, often starting with no memory and evolving as she faces challenges. The author sometimes portrays her as unfeeling, while at other times, she can't help but feel deeply, making her seem robotic overall. Additionally, the main character (MC) frequently acts as a selfless, almost saintly figure, helping those in need without being asked and sometimes even at the cost of her own well-being. However, she also takes revenge when wronged, and often does so without hesitation, including resorting to violence.

Strangely, she is sometimes oblivious to the feelings others have for her, especially in arcs with multiple male leads, while at other times, she is quite aware. Even by chapter 268, despite the presence of romantic subplots, it seems like she never truly falls in love. This contrasts sharply with the first chapter, where she loves intensely enough to sacrifice herself. Yet, each arc includes one or more male characters who are instantly smitten with her, and these male leads are invariably depicted as perfect.

Moreover, she is often portrayed as a deity-like figure, devoid of earthly desires, and is consistently described as beautiful, with nearly every male lead falling for her at first sight. This makes the romance feel forced and uninteresting, as it often involves a male character deeply in love with a female who rarely reciprocates these feelings genuinely. Exceptions include arcs like "Miracle Doctor" and "Gu Girl," where the MC develops meaningful relationships over time.

The author also tends to exaggerate the perfection of the temporary male leads, repeatedly describing their beautiful voices and faces in every arc. While this might be intended to highlight their appeal, it becomes redundant and loses impact, especially since the male lead changes with each arc.

The quality of the arcs varies; some are engaging, while others are less so, depending on how the MC interacts with the characters around her. For instance, I skipped Arc 1 and Arc 2, which had a significant time jump from her beginning her culinary journey to her becoming a professional chef ten years later, making me feel like I missed nothing essential.

Furthermore, each arc ends abruptly, leaving many questions unanswered, which can be a jarring and unsatisfying reading experience.

I love this book. However, my favorite part is the storyline where the daughter reunites with her mother after years of estrangement.

I really appreciate the translator's hard work, but I couldn't wait to find out what happens next, so I machine-translated everything myself. Boy, I do not regret it at all. Lin Dan is amazing; sometimes she can be a bit of a Mary Sue, but I loved every move she made.

What a freaking badass woman.

Ngl... the story is interesting. And the fortunate lack of romance kinda reminds me of CFRC which is one of my faves.

My only complaint... is how open the arcs end. It feels like a story that’s missing its conclusion. No need to tell it until her death, but at least a "and she lived happily ever after," you know...

Regarding the arcs...

I like how she stayed single in the first arc. Even if he's obviously interested in her, I don’t think she’d be happy marrying him.

The ending of the second arc is also good. That together but not together because she can't love but can appreciate his company, and him understanding and choosing to stay beside her anyway... very nice.

The end of the third arc felt really abrupt. It didn’t even hint at what she'd really do... like raising her brother or her nephews or something...

Ohohohoho, she married for the first time! More out of friendship than love, but it is progress...

Slowly, you can see her evolving emotionally... that’s very nice. But this ending was also left too open for my tastes...

The first modern arc, with fantasy but modern, is very interesting. This time, the open ending didn’t bother me as much, mainly because I’m rooting for the second suitor... I can have an idea of how things would turn out if she wasn’t there, but I wish we’d get a glimpse of it like in other arcs... missed it more than a closed ending... xD

The ending of the doomsday arc was the sweetest till now. So cute...

I really like how she’s slowly learning about all kinds of love... learning to be a mother is beautiful...

I... don’t know who I imagine ending up with her in this arc... so... I vote for a harem... a shame it didn’t show how things would go without her.

It’s nice that she’s finally accepting that she can fall in love and that’s part of life. But I’d still like the ending to be a little more closed and less abrupt. Sadly, there also wasn’t a peek of how it’d turn out without her.

I... am slowly getting used to the "open endings"... I just imagine how I wanted her life to go on.

As a cat owner, I can totally identify with her in this arc. 😆 I believe that without her, the story would go overbearing CEO × small employee who unknowingly saved him. Also... I guess my problem with the open endings is me wanting to see more of her being happy.

Ngl, translating ancient arcs is dang hard. I can’t say she was a charlatan because she did practice internal energy and saved people. It’s the only arc that mentioned her passing away.

About the final arc... I can only say I’m happy for her... But I did want to know what she decided to do from then on... like... did she bind with a system? Did she become immortal? Will she go to other worlds? What will she do?

Normally, I dislike plots where people keep helping the MC all the time, but this one is an exception. She doesn’t hide behind those people but actively improves herself and lives her life. You can feel clearly why people would want to help her. She gives them a reason to want to do so.

Honestly, this is one of those novels where the more arcs you read, the more you start dreading the end of the novel. It makes you want to keep reading about her...

Ok... finished it.

All in all, apart from not falling madly in love, or rather, not being shown if she did, the only real problem with this novel is the open endings. Both the arcs and the novel end like that. It’s not bad since it’s obviously intentional... but it’s ANNOYINGLY FRUSTRATING to some people.

So be warned.

That’s the only reason why I give 4 and not 5 stars.

That aside, it’s one of the best novels, in my opinion.

BUT

The translation site is a piece of garbage. To the point, I’m thinking of going for machine translations instead.

The translation is good. But they fill the site with hidden ads so if you’re not careful while scrolling down, you’ll click them. And if you try to click the next button? Surprise, hidden ad covering it. There’s also an ad pop-up that covers 80% of the screen when you open a new chapter. Not to mention the full-screen ad that appears every few chapters. And to finish, there’s the constant ad at the top.

It’s so much of a pain in the ass that I’m really considering giving up reading something properly translated for machine translations. I can’t remember the last time the sheer amount of advertising pissed me off that much...

The novel is 5 stars,

but the translation site is 0...

This is a nice story to pass the time. It's good enough to read and enjoy. Definitely recommend giving it a read 👍👍. While I didn't enjoy some parts, I did enjoy others. I really hope the ending could have been different, with them meeting each other again.

Arc 1:
Based on the reviews of people who have read much more of this novel, this may not hold true for the rest, but as of chapter 25 (which is where the translation is currently up to), be aware that approximately 60% of this novel consists of detailed descriptions of food and cooking techniques. These massive paragraphs often do little to advance the plot, making it feel like I'm reading a culinary textbook. I found myself skipping quite a bit.

Arc 2:
Much improved compared to the cookbook-like content in Arc 1. However, I am a bit disappointed by the lack of established main love interest (ML). So far, there has been a ML in both worlds, but the main character just isn't interested, leading to some significant second ML syndrome.

Good time waster, but FL is a Mary Sue, and the villains are petty and ridiculous. Shallow tensions are created before the face-slapping to give a false sense of satisfaction, and it's just there to wrap up the plot before FL moves on to the next world. I can't be bothered to finish because every arc essentially features the same characters and villains, just with a fresh coat of paint and a new setting.

This is truly a fantastic book; the author has done an outstanding job with almost every aspect of it. The level of detail is astounding, and I am impressed by how resourceful this novel is. Typically, when multiple worlds are featured in a single story, they are only briefly touched upon, but not here. Whether it's cooking, medicine, military, clothing, etc., the author manages to present the story with deep knowledge in every area. While it may not follow the structure of a conventional novel, this is already amazing to me. Kudos to the author.

Sadly, the translation is only up to chapter 149, with around 400 more chapters to go. I hope to be able to read it all the way through. Thank you to the translator as well; your work is amazing 😍.

Just a quick reminder: it's best to avoid spoilers. You'll miss out on the joy of reading this book if you do. It's worth taking your time to savor it.

Highly, highly recommend!!

This novel stands out due to its unique arcs. While it includes standard themes like apocalypse, medical, etc., each arc has a fresh twist. For example:

> **Spoiler**  
> In the medical arc, she is transported to ancient times and learns traditional Chinese medicine, which she combines with her knowledge from the cultivation world.

I enjoyed almost all of the arcs. They delve into various aspects of personal growth, such as learning how to be a good person, a devoted mother, and how to navigate human relationships with honesty and gratitude. The main character’s development is exceptional, which is quite rare in quick transmigration (QT) or world-hopping novels. The first arc might be the shallowest, primarily serving to introduce the main character (MC) and establish her personality. Despite this, it remains entertaining, especially with the face-slapping scenes, and it gives her the cooking skills she uses throughout subsequent arcs.

The novel doesn’t focus on romance, and that’s a crucial point to note. While the MC sometimes chooses to get married, the relationships are not the central theme. The male leads (MLs) in each arc are different individuals, and the MC loses her memory of them as she moves on, which prevents her from seeming overly detached or cold. Although the MLs are generally good characters, the romantic elements often lack depth. In some arcs, she doesn’t end up with the ML even though they fall for her. In others, she agrees to marriage out of convenience, and the MLs are aware of this. Her feelings for those who treat her well are mostly platonic. However, as she matures, the romantic plots become more prominent in the later transmigration arcs.

> **Spoiler**  
> In one arc, she marries a doctor during the apocalypse, and in a later life, she catches a glimpse of him through her memories and feels a sense of sadness, remembering his gentle treatment of her.

The overarching theme of the story is her journey to learn how to live for herself rather than for others. Each arc begins with her as a blank slate, retaining only her indifferent personality and the skills she has mastered from previous worlds. Through these experiences, she gradually learns more about being a well-rounded person.

My only significant criticism is that the endings of both the QT worlds and the novel itself feel abrupt. They often cut off at odd points. However, aside from this, the novel is truly wonderful.

Truly, this is one of the best quick transmigration novels I’ve ever read. I had high expectations based on the author’s previous QT work, "Quickly Wear the Face of the Devil," but this one surpasses it. Unlike the previous novel, which had some convenient plot devices (like the dream-entering ability in one arc with little plausible explanation), this one avoids such cop-outs. The only arc I didn’t particularly enjoy was the one set in the modeling industry, but I’m sure others would still find it engaging.