Culinary Crossroads

Michelin chef Hugh finds himself unexpectedly transported to Republican-era China, awakening in a stranger's home where he is mistaken for a gambler named Leo 'The Hound'. Confronted with a desperate plea from a woman who fears being sold to pay off debts, Hugh realizes he must navigate this unfamiliar world and use his culinary skills to survive and protect those around him.How will Hugh use his culinary expertise to change the fate of those he's just met?

Leo 'The Hound' confronts loan shark Tyr 'The Tiger' over an IOU, leading to a high-stakes deal where Leo must repay double the debt in three days or lose Iris and his leg, forcing him to rely on his culinary skills to turn the situation around.Can Leo cook up a miracle in just three days to save Iris and himself from Tyr's wrath?

Hugh, now known as Leo 'The Hound', discovers a hidden stash of locust flowers that the body's previous owner had saved for gambling. He uses this to temporarily solve his immediate problem. His culinary expertise is noticed when he prepares and shares the locust flowers, impressing even someone who has dined at the prestigious Celestial Delights.Will Hugh's culinary skills be enough to clear the double debt and protect Iris from Tyr 'The Tiger'?

Leo, desperate to secure rice for his locust blossom rice plan to pay off the debt, faces rejection from neighbors due to his past gambling habits. Iris secretly uses her hidden dowry to trade for rice, revealing her sacrifice and trust in Leo's new plan.Will Leo's locust blossom rice plan be enough to save them from Tyr 'The Tiger'?

Leo impresses Alistair Morgan with his unique locust blossom rice, earning an invitation to cook at Morgan Manor while also dealing with local thugs trying to skip out on their bill.Will Leo accept Morgan's invitation and what secrets does the manor hold?

Leo arrives just in time to confront loan sharks who are harassing Iris, revealing the immediate danger they face from the debt collectors.Will Leo be able to protect Iris and clear their debt before it's too late?

Leo attempts to enter the manor to fulfill his cooking arrangement with Mr. Alistair, but faces resistance and disrespect from the gatekeeper until the steward intervenes.Will Leo's culinary skills impress Mr. Alistair and secure his position in the manor?

Leo, the gambler-turned-chef, is called upon to help Selene, a young woman who has lost her appetite due to a serious illness. As he prepares a special dish using sophora rice, his culinary skills offer a glimmer of hope to her desperate family. However, behind the scenes, tensions rise as someone orders the kitchen to be cleaned up and Leo is subtly warned to leave before nightfall.Will Leo's sophora rice be the key to reviving Selene's appetite, or is there a darker reason behind the sudden urgency for him to leave?

Hugh, under the guise of Leo 'The Hound', is challenged by chefs from Celestial Delights when he attempts to prepare a special dessert for Iris, who has lost her appetite. The conflict escalates as Hugh's unconventional ingredients and methods are ridiculed, setting the stage for a culinary showdown.Will Hugh's unique culinary approach win over Iris's appetite and silence his critics?

Chef Hugh, now known as Leo, is thrown into the kitchen of Morgan Manor where he begins to craft a mysterious pastry using locust flowers, creating a dish so delicious it astonishes everyone, including Miss Selene.Will Leo's culinary skills be enough to protect Iris from the looming threat of Tyr 'The Tiger'?

Selene collapses after eating pastries, leading to Leo's wrongful arrest until it's revealed she's been poisoned with a rare chronic toxin over six months, prompting a search for the real culprit.Who has been poisoning Selene for the past six months?

Master Leo is wrongfully accused of poisoning Miss Selene, and despite his innocence, he is kept imprisoned to avoid alerting the real culprit. Meanwhile, an adversary mocks Leo's culinary skills and predicts his doom.Will Leo uncover the mastermind behind the poisoning before it's too late?

Chef Mason is caught in the dungeon by the Young Master, revealing his suspicious behavior and hinting at a deeper conspiracy involving the honey locust cake and a potential antidote.Will Chef Mason reveal the truth behind the antidote, or will his secrets remain buried in the dungeon?

Chef Mason is falsely accused of poisoning Miss Selene, leading to a frantic search for the real culprit among the manor's staff, uncovering a hidden box in a maid's room.What secrets does the mysterious box hold, and who is truly behind Miss Selene's poisoning?

Young Master and his allies uncover that Miss Selene is being poisoned with a substance identified as Serpent's Cap. Despite warnings about its danger, Leo steps in with his knowledge of medicinal herbs, proposing a method to neutralize the toxin and save Miss Selene, raising suspicions about who is truly behind the poisoning.Will Leo's unconventional method successfully save Miss Selene, and who is the mastermind behind the poisoning?

Autumn, who has been loyal to Selene for three years, is accused of poisoning her. In a tense confrontation, Autumn demands her freedom in exchange for the antidote, leading to a dangerous standoff with Alistair.Will Autumn successfully escape or will Alistair uncover the truth behind the poisoning?

Leo saves Selene from a deadly poison using his knowledge of culinary remedies, proving his innocence and earning trust.Will Leo's newfound trust be enough to protect him from the deeper conspiracy surrounding him?

Leo prepares a special chicken soup to aid Selene's recovery, mending strained relationships and showcasing his culinary skills beyond gambling debts.Will Leo's cooking talents continue to bridge the gaps in this dangerous world?

Master Leo, after saving Miss Selene's life, is offered a prestigious position as head chef at Morgan Manor with doubled salary and accommodations, but he declines, choosing instead to live a quiet life with Iris and possibly open his own eatery in the future.Will Leo find the peace he seeks, or will fate pull him back into the culinary world's intrigues?

Leo, now working as a chef, reflects on his decision to refuse a large sum of money from Alistair, choosing instead to live a simple life with Iris. Despite his initial regret over not securing financial stability, Iris reassures him that his newfound values and principles are more important than wealth.Will Leo's commitment to his principles be tested when he goes to Morgan Manor to claim his unpaid wages?