Meili, daughter of Yang Spring Restaurant's head chef Chouyu, has long reddish-brown hair and favors a pink top cinched at the waist with dark yellow fabric over a long green dress. Rounded emerald green earrings and a matching pendant complete her look. Her personality shifts between sweetness and seriousness; she often displays concern for others' culinary skills while showing impatience or frustration in certain interactions. When disheartened, she isolates herself to contemplate.

Initially assisting her father, she develops feelings for Liu Mao Xing after observing his dedication to cooking and consideration for others. Though neither openly admits their feelings, she insists on accompanying Mao during his travels across China to collect the Legendary Utensils—a departure from the manga where she initially remains behind. During these journeys, she frequently reprimands Shiro, viewing him as an unwelcome sidekick to Mao, and exhibits jealousy towards women interacting with Mao, such as Karin's visit or Anzu's expressions of gratitude.

The significant emerald pendant she wears was a gift from Mao. On one occasion, noticing her despondency, he presented her with souvenirs and later surprised her with peach-shaped dim sum the day before her birthday. She faced peril when poisoned alongside other culinary officials by the Masked Chef's toxic dish but recovered. Her relationship with Mao remains central, marked by mutual affection conveyed through gestures rather than declarations.