1 Never heard of Grilled Lamb Skewers before?

There is a bustling night market near a university campus. Every night, swarms of students pour into the market, looking for a fun night out. The stalls overflow with tempting goodies: clothes, jewelry, toys, and, most importantly, a tantalizing array of food stalls. From stinky tofu and spicy noodles to sweet bean cake, chewy grilled gluten, and refreshing cold noodles, you name it, this market has it. There's something for everyone's taste. 

But lately, something strange has happened in this familiar night market. A new food stall appeared amidst the existing dozens, seemingly unremarkable at first glance. Yet, within a mere week, it has exploded in popularity, becoming the undisputed star of the entire market. 

"There's so much delicious food! I don't know what to eat!" 

"Looks like you haven't been here in a while. Come, I'll take you to something good." 

"What's good?" 

"Haha, this new stall just arrived a week ago, but their food is seriously not to be missed. You won't be disappointed." 

"Really? How good can it be?" 

"If I lie, I'm a dog!" 

These are the playful exchanges between a young couple on their first date. Following the boy's lead, they navigate towards a seemingly inconspicuous corner of the market. Though inconspicuous, this spot is actually the most crowded one. While other stalls might have a handful of waiting customers at most, this one attracts a staggering forty to fifty people, who have even formed a spontaneous queue. If not for the stall's relatively secluded location, it would likely disrupt the entire market's flow. 

The girl, familiar with the market herself, asks curiously while they wait, "What kind of food draws such a crowd... Wow, that smell is amazing! I'm already drooling." 

"I visited this stall the day it opened and fell in love immediately," the boy proudly declares. "At first, I just tried a couple of skewers, but I couldn't stop myself. It may look simple, but the taste is out of this world." 

"Seriously? That good?" The girl, impatient with the long line, urges him, "Tell me already, what's this magical food called?" 

"Haha, I've never heard of it before either. It's called... grilled lamb skewers!" 

Finally, after a half-hour wait, the couple's turn arrives. They order ten skewers, eagerly grab them, and take a bite. 

"Holy moly, this is incredible!" the girl exclaims. "The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the cumin and chili powder just explode with flavor. This is amazing!" 

The boy nods in agreement. "These grilled lamb skewers are definitely one of the best things in this market. You had to try them." 

The couple enjoys their skewers, lost in conversation, oblivious to time. Only when the stall owner announces, "Closing time!" do they reluctantly put down their delicious, skewered treats. 

"Today was amazing, thank you for bringing me here for these grilled lamb skewers," the girl says. 

"Don't thank me, I had a great time too," replies the boy. "We have to come back for more next time." 

Hand in hand, the couple leaves the night market. They both know they'll be back for those incredible grilled lamb skewers soon enough. 

*** 

Have you never heard of grilled lamb skewers before? 

When Ye Chui mentioned grilled lamb skewers to someone half a month ago, he found that no one had heard of this classic snack. He was even more surprised than the girl in his heart. How could such a simple and ordinary food be unknown? However, after further understanding the situation of this world, Ye Chui's doubts gradually eased. 

This is a parallel world that is completely different from the world he is familiar with. It is a wonderful world that is experiencing a 'food revival'! 

Ye Chui originally did not belong to this world. In his original world, he was a distinguished top chef who was only 30 years old. Although he came from an ordinary background, he won the top prize in domestic and foreign chef competitions with his sophisticated cooking skills. A saying is circulated among world-renowned gourmets and gluttonous diners: "If you haven't eaten his food, don't claim to have tasted all kinds of delicacies." 

Some media even called him the 'God of Food.' 

As the saying goes, different people have different tastes when it comes to food. There is no first in literature or martial arts, and it is not easy for a chef to reach the absolute peak. However, Ye Chui was able to win the title of God of Food and was recognized by most people. This is indeed rare and enough to show the depth of his skills in this area. 

Ye Chui had a wish since he was a child, and that was to present the Manchu Han Imperial Feast, which is known as the highest level of Chinese cuisine, in its original form. The Manchu Han Imperial Feast has 328 dishes, each of which is exquisite. Some of them have been lost for a long time. Ye Chui also spent a lot of effort to gradually unveil the mystery of this court banquet through his superb cooking skills and unremitting exploration. 

On his 30th birthday, he finally got his wish and presented this luxurious feast in a big restaurant. The people who participated in the banquet included celebrities from all walks of life. The invitation to the banquet can be said to be a hot commodity. Who doesn't want to taste this most authentic gluttonous feast? 

This feast created a myth in the culinary world, but at the same time it also fell to a regrettable curtain at the peak of its career. For this feast, Ye Chui spent countless efforts. At the moment when the banquet was highly praised by celebrities from all walks of life, he fell into the ecstasy of fulfilling his wish. 

When he woke up again, Ye Chui found that he had been reborn in this strange world. 

He didn't know if it was due to fate, but the body he was reborn in was also called Ye Chui, a 17-year-old teenager. His parents had passed away when he was very young, and he grew up in an orphanage. Originally, his life was hard, but he was well-fed because of some welfare policies. However, two years ago, the orphanage closed down due to poor management, and his life and the lives of some orphans were suddenly uncertain. 

He had some aspirations, dropped out of school to work, and single-handedly took on the responsibility of supporting his two younger sisters. However, as he was just a youth, two years of labor day and night had already exceeded the limits of his body. About half a month ago, on a weary evening after finishing his late shift and returning to his residence, he fell into a deep sleep. It was by a twist of fate that Ye Chui took over his body and was reborn... 

This world was not much different from Ye Chui's original world in terms of technology, history, and national conditions. However, there was a significant divergence in the world's trajectory about half a century ago due to a movement known as the "Vegetarian Movement." 

Vegetarians, as the name suggests, were groups primarily focused on vegetarianism. They staunchly avoided consuming any products derived from animal bodies, including meat, poultry, and fish. Some strict vegetarians even refused to eat eggs and dairy products. 

In Ye Chui's original world, there were also vegetarians, but they were nowhere near as fanatical as in this world. Eighty years ago, a virus called the 'Vegetarian Virus' began to appear in the world and rapidly spread globally. This virus was reportedly developed by a wealthy vegetarian who strictly adhered to the diet. The virus itself was harmless to humans and animals, but it caused the bodies of animals to produce a certain complex protein that was highly toxic to humans! 

This crazy virus disaster resulted in more than a third of the world's population losing their lives. Some carnivorous animals also became extinct. With animals becoming toxic, it became a near-hopeless situation for countless survivors who couldn't live without meat. 

This situation persisted until two years ago when, with the advancement of technology and the implementation of some isolation measures, the Vegetarian Virus was effectively controlled. Pure, uncontaminated meat animals were cultivated, and people could finally enjoy the long-lost taste of meat freely. However, after eighty years of isolation, many people felt estranged from meat. 

Since the advent of tool usage in human history, the pursuit of food has become more refined. No one can deny that meat has long been an indispensable part of human survival, and countless delicious dishes are based on meat. 

However, with the emergence of the Vegetarian Movement, for the first time in history, humans developed a profound unfamiliarity with meat. Even after the Vegetarian Virus was eradicated, people were astonished to find that they had forgotten how to cook meat, and numerous classic dishes had been lost. 

Humanity urgently needed to relearn the art of cooking meat, and thus began the era of 'Gourmet Revival.' 

It was in this backdrop that Ye Chui, bearing the title of the Food God, was reborn.