At the end of Suanzao Alley, the owner of the Song family’s small restaurant drowned. He left behind gambling debts and a daughter no one thought would make it. Some wanted the shop. Others wanted the girl. But while they circled, she took control. Within a year, her food drew crowds—from street vendors to officials. People lined up just for a taste. Song Miao said, “I was born loving food. Cooking? I only know a little.” [Original Novel](https://www.qidian.com/book/1043793701/) Official English