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So Good

Rating 3.5
Word count
187K words
Chapters
68
ISBN
9787546434544

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Editor's review

True Fragrance continues Yan Mao yu Jiu's signature light, slice-of-life style, turning the psychological shift behind the internet catchphrase "true fragrance" into a story with both laughs and tears. The title itself is the hook: from resistance to acceptance, from disdain to addiction, the characters repeatedly eat their words in small everyday scenes, with a brisk pace, vivid dialogue, and emotionally authentic beats. Rather than relying on dramatic plot twists, the author builds feeling through daily fragments—food, time spent together, misunderstandings and reconciliation—giving the book a warm, lived-in quality. It suits fragmented reading on the commute, before bed, or on weekends; as a stress-relieving novel with a touch of healing, it makes readers smile in recognition and recall their own "true fragrance" moments. For readers who enjoy urban light comedy and everyday romance, its appeal lies in natural character relationships and humor that never feels forced, leaving a gentle aftertaste.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Romance readers who enjoy light everyday stories and urban light comedy
  • People looking for a stress-relieving read on the commute or before bed
  • Readers who prefer vivid dialogue and rich everyday detail
  • Young readers who resonate with the "true fragrance" style of psychological shift

Not a good fit for

  • Readers who prefer strong plotting, fast-paced suspense, or grand narratives
  • Those with little patience for slice-of-life, slow-burn stories
  • Readers hoping for in-depth exploration of serious social issues

Reading tips

  1. Read at a chapter-by-chapter pace and pause at each chapter's end to savor the details of the characters' shifting attitudes
  2. Jot down the book's "true fragrance" moments as you go; looking back after finishing is even more fun
  3. Best read two or three chapters before bed; avoid bingeing so the everyday feel isn't lost
  4. Pair with light background music to enhance the urban atmosphere

About the publisher

成都时代出版社 China · Founded in 1985

Chengdu Times Press is a comprehensive publishing house whose output spans popular science, modern romance, time-travel and alternate-history fiction, wuxia novels, and social fiction. Although the database contains only seven titles, they already show considerable breadth: popular-science works such as The First Fossil Hunters, involving authors including Adrienne Mayor, Xing Lida, and Ding Guozong, sit alongside novels such as Timing Love, Zhenxiang, Here: Lighting the Lotus, Yongfeng Inn, The Wind and Dust of a Medical Journey, and Roots, which range across romance, alternate worlds, wuxia, and realistic themes. Its authors include Shijin, Yanmao yu Jiu, Jiang Xueluo, Lü Jiafa, and Liu Wei. Because public information is limited, its publishing profile can currently be described only in terms of the diverse subjects reflected in these titles and a balance between popular science and genre fiction.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 楔子
  3. 第一章
  4. 第二章
  5. 第三章
  6. 第四章
  7. 第五章
  8. 第六章
  9. 第七章
  10. 第八章
  11. 第九章
  12. 第十章
  13. 第十一章
  14. 第十二章
  15. 第十三章
  16. 第十四章
  17. 第十五章
  18. 第十六章
  19. 第十七章
  20. 第十八章
  21. 第十九章
  22. 第二十章
  23. 第二十一章
  24. 第二十二章
  25. 第二十三章
  26. 第二十四章
  27. 第二十五章
  28. 第二十六章
  29. 第二十七章
  30. 第二十八章
  31. 第二十九章
  32. 第三十章
  33. 第三十一章
  34. 第三十二章
  35. 第三十三章
  36. 第三十四章
  37. 第三十五章
  38. 第三十六章
  39. 第三十七章
  40. 第三十八章
  41. 第三十九章
  42. 第四十章
  43. 第四十一章
  44. 第四十二章
  45. 第四十三章
  46. 第四十四章
  47. 第四十五章
  48. 第四十六章
  49. 第四十七章
  50. 第四十八章
  51. 第四十九章
  52. 第五十章
  53. 第五十一章
  54. 第五十二章
  55. 第五十三章
  56. 第五十四章
  57. 第五十五章
  58. 第五十六章
  59. 第五十七章
  60. 第五十八章
  61. 第五十九章
  62. 第六十章
  63. 第六十一章
  64. 第六十二章
  65. 第六十三章
  66. 第六十四章
  67. 第六十五章
  68. 第六十六章

FAQ

Is this book about food?
Not purely about food. "True fragrance" is an internet term referring to a character's psychological shift from resistance to acceptance. The book presents this shift through everyday interactions and trivial scenes; food may appear as a life detail, but the core is character relationships and emotional change.
I haven't read other works by Yan Mao yu Jiu. Can I read this one directly?
Yes. This is a standalone story that doesn't depend on prior events from the author's other works. Reading it directly won't affect your understanding of the characters or plot; if you like the author's style, you can seek out other works afterward.
Is it suitable for male readers?
Yes. Although categorized as romance, the story centers on light everyday life and character interaction, and its humor doesn't rely on a particular gender perspective; male readers can equally find stress relief and enjoyment.

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About the author

烟猫与酒 Author · China

Yanmao yu Jiu is a Chinese author of online literature. Publicly available information about this author is rather limited: it can currently be confirmed that the author writes in the modern romance genre, with one work included in the library, the representative title Zhen Xiang (literally "Truly Fragrant"). Judging from this work and its category, the author's writing addresses contemporary urban emotional life, a common direction within Chinese online romance fiction. Because the author has not disclosed much personal information, details such as dates of birth and death, real name, and English name cannot be verified; this introduction therefore avoids speculation and does not invent educational background, personal experience, or awards. On the basis of the available material, Yanmao yu Jiu remains an author with a small number of works, and readers' understanding of the author rests mainly on Zhen Xiang. As the author's currently verifiable representative work, Zhen Xiang is the primary entry point for understanding this author's writing. The author's future creative direction and full body of work await further public information.

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