The Heartbeat at the Tip of the Tongue

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The vastly differing world views of the male and female lead –

The purpose of food:

Female lead: To fill my tummy!

Male lead: Art!

The impression they have of each other:

Female lead: Impossible!

Male lead: Too s*upid!

Is there a possibility that you would date the other party?

Female lead: Who, who wants to get together with this peculiar weirdo!

Male lead: She’s so s*upid, I’m the only person capable of accepting her.

This is a story about how an arrogant and cold male idol successfully PKs the female lead’s black-bellied childhood playmate before bringing the female lead along in his domination over the world of gourmet food. The male lead is an extremely talented chef; however, he suffers from blindness – thus, his other senses are all hypersensitive with the exception of his sight. With his perfect sense of taste and his ability to accurately determine people’s attitude and feelings through their vocal tone and their breathing, he is better able to discern the truth and people’s real underlying intentions when compared to the common man.

Associated Names
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Cupid's Kitchen
舌尖上的心跳
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  1. Memorable Reads
  2. Probably read when im bored (some of it)
  3. Because of drama
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02/18/19 distractedchinese c82 part2 (end)
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clueless
clueless rated it
November 30, 2018
Status: c80
This novel is good, it's about cook and romance. And unlike other romance novel out there that tend to prolonged the stories with unneeded plot, this one is well written.

The only downside is, it took a long time to translate this novel. I know the translator maybe busy with real life business, but this novel deserved better pace. So I decided to use google translates to read the raw to finished it.
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Crazy Cat Person
Crazy Cat Person rated it
August 20, 2017
Status: c43
This story was easy to get into, the character at times seems one dimensional but isn't too obvious. This is a fresh story with slow romance. Almost didn't read it because of the summary, the female lead isn't as idiotic as the summary and the main guy isn't as rude as that summary.

He changed her view on cooking while she changed his ways of living, lighting up his world little by little.
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mmel503
mmel503 rated it
December 19, 2016
Status: c31
This is sooooo good! It's a lot better than I expected, the character aren't as caricatural as they seem in the summary.

The male lead is cold but not arrogant, his coldness is a personality trait rather than a comportment.

The female lead in not s*upid and the male lead doesn't actually think so, she just didn't have any interest in cooking before and didn't think further than "it's tasty", so of course she is lost, but she learns.

The characters are very human and realistic, unlike most MC who tend toward extremes.... more>> The story flows well, the "romantic" plotline is somewhat simple but it actually puts the focus on the story and it links the characters without adding complications.

For the translation, sentences tend to sound Chinese but it doesn't affect the story, I prefer it actually because some things are impossible to make grammatically correct without losing subtext. <<less
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iceymilk
iceymilk rated it
October 17, 2016
Status: c36
I like this one because it had depth to its romance, and it's really nice how it appears. The male lead isn't typical at all, although the female lead is a little typical for a chinese novel. This is written super well, and paired with a great translation, it's honestly a waste to not read this if you happen to stumble on it. (Generally if you stumble on it, I'm sure you do enjoy the genre)

This is one romance novel I reread, and it's not your average one that... more>> you can find all over in the romance section and just keep reading without actually remembering any concrete details besides the fluffy feelings your heart has. With this novel, I distinctly remember each of the fluffy moments, as well as how their romance is developing, and then how I laughed in certain spots. And I did binge read it to chapter 32 to 4 am, despite having to wake up at 8 am that day. <<less
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midnightsonata4u
midnightsonata4u rated it
April 23, 2016
Status: --
I just started reading the novel and come to like it. I’m not really into modern type of love story since I prefer something like To Be A Virtuous Wife, but this book totally makes me crave for more. I like the both the guys in the story as of now since both as some unique traits. Well, I just read until the latest chapter (Chapter 19) so I believe this will be one more novel worth reading and be stalked... Hehe...
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Eri96
Eri96 rated it
February 19, 2022
Status: Completed
1 word. Amazing. There's no unnecessary drama / face slapping like other chinese novels. The characters feelings seems realistic that I feel like I can empathize. I laugh and feel sad / touched following the character's emotion.

Although there's the possessiveness and OP like the general ML, this novel's takes on romance (generally) and the ML and 2nd ML actions towards FL is pretty refreshing. For me it doesn't give the feeling of the usual level of toxicities or overly sweet and doting.

There's also some bad/ odd points in the story:... more>> like a certain actions that ML do, ML's capabilities even though he's blind or the FL's social circle, but its still enjoyable and didn't affected the plot too much <<less
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Pezwitch
Pezwitch rated it
November 2, 2021
Status: c42
I lost interest half way through

The translation is good, I just never bought into the romance and I didn't care enough for either character to continue

This is what broke me:

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Spoiler

The FL was having a moment of career doubt (imposter syndrome) and the ML questions his decision to be a mentor to her instead of a lover and says "I thought you were a grown woman, very strong, and determined, but it seems I was wrong."

And then he makes out with her in the kitchen. After he's done kissing her he tells her to clean the kitchen

Having the FL gain confidence in herself through s*xual contact is a poor plot device

And I lost interest. If the ML was the childhood friend I may have kept my interest longer

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And, as another reviewer pointed out this story also fails the Bechdel Test. The only conversations the FL has with other females is about the ML or 2nd ML. Couldn't they give her one female friend or acquaintance to talk to about her worries about her cooking ability?? <<less
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sansukini0923
sansukini0923
August 31, 2021
Status: Completed
I like it a lot but I wish there are extras. I don't understand the ending.... more>>
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What did he asked her to sign? Is that a marriage cert? Also the author didn't close Song Yiran's story well. I would like to know if he's changed his playboy ways. He also deserves a happy ending, although, he more or less freed her and permanently friend-zoned himself so as not to lose her.

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The second ML, Song Yiran, is kinda pitiful but he also deserves to be
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friend zoned. I understand he has to act hedonistic because of his family issue. But you're in love with the girl for 10 years and somewhat knows that she likes you too, but you show all your gf in front of her, kiss your gf in front of her, even if it's an act, he still sleeps with different women to show his brother he's a waste so he can act behind the scenes. If you love the girl, you're hurting her even if your goal by not confessing is to protect her. I feel that his feelings for Ke Zong is deeper than what Ke Zong feels for him. Otherwise, she won't fall so fast with JQF. That's how he lost to the ML. ML is decisive and loyal, while 2nd ML is sneaky.

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When Song Yi Ran knows that he's going to lose her...

Spoiler

He started giving her clues, and low-key pursuing her. Asking her to stay with him for life, to live with him, but he has treated the MC as his bro for so long, even when he gives his clues, the girl just shrugs it off as him joking again.

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When he finally tried to confess
Spoiler

"do you think that when Staten Island becomes a prosperous tourist attraction, you would still be by my side?" Song Yi Ran turned his face.

His eyes seemed frivolous like all the feelings were a moon in the water, but once you quietened your heart, you would be able to feel that trace of well-controlled persistence.

If it were before, Lin Ke Song would answer him affirmatively: I will.

But now, she had Jiang Qian Fan.

She was attached to that man's warmth, his arms, and even his unchanging expression.

He let her be firm.

So, she will not reply Song Yi Ran.

"I will not marry Chu Ting. I have always wanted to prove my reason for being in the Song Family, and to prove this, I have sacrificed so much. But my wedding..... is out of the question."

When she looked into Song Yi Ran's eyes and saw her reflection, she suddenly had an unrealistic guess.

Like Song Yi Ran had always left his ordinariness for her. He could have a following with money and treated life as a game, but at the end of the ends, he had never forgotten to return to her side, accompany her to eat at the street food stalls, visit the markets, watch movies, do the most common things.

She suddenly realised, he had done all the things that boyfriends did for their girlfriends, apart from kissing.

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He got low-key face-slapped and decided not to confess

Spoiler

She told him, "Yi Ran, did you know that to know that the one you love loves you back is such a wonderful thing?" Lin Ke Song asked with a tilt of her head.

"Sounds like you've fallen for someone?" Song Yi Ran asked.

"Yeah ah."

"Is it Jiang Qian Fan?" Song Yi Ran's gaze departed from Lin Ke Song, focusing on the structure of the Ferris wheel.

"En."

There was never anything that they couldn't talk about between Song Yi Ran and herself. She had never wished to keep any secret from him. It was like so before, it is so now, and it will be so in the future.

"You've only known him for 3 months." Song Yi Ran was still staring far away, like he was in a fugue.

"To be accurate, it's half a year. I'd already met him back home. But..... there's no connection between loving someone and time. May it be half a year, or 10 years, it is a feeling. You too will have it."

"I've always had it." Song Yi Ran jumped from the front cover of the car, and returned to the front car door, "Let's go ba, I'll send you back."

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Heartbreaking

Spoiler

The car moved forward continuously, Lin Ke Song snored slightly.

Song Yi Ran's speed slowed gradually, finally stopping at the roadside.

Both his hand clutched the steering wheel tightly, slightly lowering his head, hot tears drip dropped, and slid down, unable to dry, leaving dots of imprints.

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It's so ironic that SYR set it up to bring her to NY because he's scared other men might take her away if he's not there. And he was just waiting for the right timing, but instead, he sent her directly to the ML. The ML is so much better than him in ways, that he's decisive, he trust her and supported her in ways that she needed to, and made her realize her dream. She made an impression on the ML from the first meeting and he didn't doubt his feelings and immediately seduced her to his side.

I just hope there were more to the end. It's not exactly abrupt, but it feels like there should be more extras because the story is really good. <<less
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nagpal
nagpal rated it
July 6, 2021
Status: c82 part2
An interesting read, one of the better executions of a love triangle. To be honest the book is fairly good from start to end but it definitely becomes way better from the point our leads are somewhat on the same page. Our MC has a pretty decent character arc and the male lead for the most part is pretty much the best man ever (there are the common cnovel ML issues but to a lot lesser extent), I also appreciate the fact that novel has given the character a disability... more>> but did not heal him magically like a lot of cnovels somehow do. Standard rom coms tropes are definitely there but I still think it felt fresh enough. <<less
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hold-tututu
hold-tututu rated it
June 29, 2021
Status: c82
I think this novel is very cute. Something along the lines of if you have someone in your life worth loving and they seem to love you too, dont take their love for granted.
There a few moments where I felt the female lead is pretty s*upid with personal boundaries, whether she is foolish in love or just an idiot regardless of feelings, I cant say, but those moments were probably the only flaws I saw with this novel

I read a review about this novel being unrealistic, sorry to say... more>> but I have yet to read a realistic romance novel that is able to covey the depth of a relationship without being boring, too slow, or just uninteresting. I'm not someone who cares for flowery words about how the ankle of a girl looks in the moonlight as she tries to sooth her injury alone in someone else's house while the rest of the world celebrates. This kind of stuff is not to my taste, so when I say this romance novel is nice, just know that the romance is sweet, the male lead doesn't trigger me and altho the female lead is somewhat dumb, she is still someone who works hard. And that is what I appreciate about her.

A better synopsis for this novel would do it some justice, as the current one is not fitting. <<less
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Jun148weirdtroll
Jun148weirdtroll rated it
May 12, 2021
Status: Completed
This book is one of my absolute faves, the ML literally stole my heart after he called the fl's name........... Amazing, amazing book. The food is described so beautifully and explicitly that I always feel hungry after reading this book. The FL is a really good character.

All in all, I believed that the author and translator did the best job they could ever do in writing/ translating this book. I really enjoyed reading this beautiful book with its beautifully created characters. <33
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bunnydesuuu
bunnydesuuu
April 24, 2021
Status: Completed
A light-hearted, warmth-inducing novel about FL entering the world of Michelin chefs with the help of ML. The novel has an overall 'mature adult' vibes and no overly angsty or dramatic plot. There weren't many comedic elements, but the novel was very enjoyable nonetheless with the character growth as the main focus. ML is a blind, cold genius (who also works hard!) who seem emotionless on the outside but serious in his love for his craft. He's not your typical 'cold on the outside, passionate inside' male lead, but he... more>> is serious in his love and enjoyment in his work as a chef, and later, equally serious in his dedication to the FL. The relationship isn't a roaring passionate love, but a simmering warmth slowly warming the depth of your heart. FL started with little to no direction in life, and later was coincidently being thrown into a cooking show and had to learn how to cook from a top chef ML. FL is down to earth, and her slow but steady growth both in skill and emotional resilience was very enjoyable. I also love how the food she learnt from ML was not only 'fine cuisine' but also typical food that you and I would eat and make, preventing the novel from dropping into 'pretentious' territory.

Overall, not a very exciting novel, but leaves a sweet warm aftertaste that makes you very happy. <<less
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imdemeterZ
imdemeterZ rated it
April 10, 2021
Status: Completed
This is one of the most precious novel that I ever read!!!! It's a treasure! I keep on thinking different excuses at night just so I can read for more!! It is super cute and the blindness JQF has is never an issue from the majority. He's so highly respected in the culinary industry. It is a must read novel, especially if you like #foods!!!
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YoonA3000
YoonA3000 rated it
November 23, 2020
Status: Completed
I just want to say that you should never wait for the perfect timing. Don't wait for the perfect timing to confess, if you have the chance to then seize it. This is the problem with Yi Ran and Ke Song. They both waited for the perfect timing, and they don't have the courage to confess, this lead to being each other's the one that got a way. BUT STILL THEIR FRIENDSHIP AWWW. I WOULD DIE TO HAVE THAT KIND OF FRIENDSHIP.

OK, enough with Yi Ran and Ke Song. Qian... more>> Fan can be one of the most perfect ML out there. He did not force her to be with him, and he courageously confessed to Ke Song. I also love the part when he said that he won't stop Ke Song from loving someone else, but he won't give up and would use means to let Ke Song give up.

5/5 fluff and food!! <<less
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Tekapyon
Tekapyon rated it
April 19, 2019
Status: c82.2
Maaaaaaaannn!!! Its sweet!!!

There is food, hot and smart men, and no back stabing!!

I loved it!!

Just hope for some extras to fill some gaps...
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Prtba
Prtba rated it
April 11, 2019
Status: Completed
This novel is awesome and unique in its own way.

It also shows that life goes on and people grow. Jiang Qian overcame his hurdles and lived the life he wanted. Song Yi Ran loved Lin Ke Song but not enough to give up everything for her, he wanted everything.... her as well as his power over business. But how much a person can wait without any assurance and confidence, Lin Ke Song loved Song Yi Rang and waited for him but his numerous love affairs and his lack of commitment... more>> made her doubt his feelings for herself and she herself even didn't love him enough to be brave and stand for her love. Whereas Jiang Qian was aware of his priorities and Lin Ke Song was one on top and marriage was not a business deal for him. His love made Lin Ke Song move on from her feeling toward Song Yi Rang and love Jiang Qian and herself in the way. <<less
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Lissy
Lissy rated it
February 18, 2019
Status: c82
A very nice story of romance and cooking. The story begins with a bit of love-hate among the protagonists, but slowly they get very sweet hahaha super recommended if you want a different theme to family revenge or many misunderstandings. I enjoyed each chapter too much. Thanks for bringing this novel ?
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Phrille0507
Phrille0507 rated it
February 12, 2017
Status: c40
This novel is so good I've finished the 39 chapters in one day... The Male lead is cold at first but after he realizes he likes the Female lead, he goes all out only the dense people would'nt realize about it *cough*female lead*cough*

Cute interactions between the Male and Female lead it makes you feel butterflies in your stomach...I can't wait for the next chapters! ????
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LazyCatisPlumpandBored
LazyCatisPlumpandBored rated it
May 30, 2016
Status: c25
The women lead isn't as s*upid as the summary portrays her to be, she's just a normal person who likes eating.
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