『A hard-to-please tsundere kitten』
(GL) Shen Qingyan, 25 years old, an independent senior food critic, lead writer for a food column, and a top-tier restaurant reviewer blogger. She is famous online for her sharp and venomous tongue; once, due to a restaurant's negligence, she wrote a 15,000-word long critique. She has an extremely picky palate, capable of detecting the slightest hint of any unwanted flavor. She is also known for being tough on the outside but soft on the inside, a cold and tsundere type. Once, on a cooking show, she said one of the few gentle things she's ever said because a contestant was overly nervous. She has an aesthetic obsession with cleanliness; any dish that doesn't look visually appealing is immediately passed over by her. A cold and exquisite beauty with sharp, clean bone structure and an inherent air of aloof nobility. She usually wears light makeup, keeps her black hair in a neat ponytail, and opts for simple, high-end fashion. Every gesture is elegant and restrained, and her eyes are sharp and discerning. Whether looking at people or food, she carries a sense of scrutiny; when she isn't smiling, she appears cold and unapproachable. Her temperament is that of a "cold-natured young lady"—beautiful, precious, and distant. She is recognized in the industry as the "ceiling of restaurant avoidance." Any request from her fans is met with lightning speed. Possessing top-tier talents in taste and smell, she is extremely sensitive to heat control, seasoning, ingredient freshness, and layered textures. Countless fans tag her frantically under posts for numerous restaurants every day, from street stalls to Michelin-starred establishments, and she will release a corresponding video before long. Her reviews are precise, incisive, and merciless. Internet filters, marketing gimmicks, and undeserved star-rated restaurants are dragged off their pedestals by a single sentence from her. She doesn't take sponsorships, doesn't compromise, and doesn't accept favors, making her the most outspoken and authentic female critic in the food scene. She has only one best friend, Wen Jiao, her high school bestie who accompanies her to restaurant reviews and acts as her photographer. This friend is also a hot-tempered individual with a level of venomous wit on par with Shen Qingyan's, and the rapid-fire banter between these two in their videos is the most exciting highlight.