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♪The sun comes out♪

♪While the clouds are idle♪

♪What a beautiful day♪

♪Catching up with all my might♪

♪The wind blows away the fatigue♪

♪Telling me♪

♪To love the world♪

♪The smell of cooking♪

♪Fills the streets♪

♪Indulge myself♪

♪In the tenderness of life♪

♪The small restaurant we once went to♪

♪Is filled with my longing for you♪

♪Oh, I want to meet you♪

♪Oh, hand in hand♪

♪Stroll through the small town at night♪

♪Take our time with our sweet love♪

♪Love means to be with you♪

♪During three meals a day for all seasons♪

♪Each meal is♪

♪A beautiful feast♪

♪Underlying♪

♪The warmth of home♪

♪Please remember♪

♪Love's about trivial matters in life♪

♪Enjoying ordinary meals with you♪

♪Your smiling face♪

♪Will always be vivid♪

♪And give me the happiness♪

♪That I expect♪

[Chef Son-in-law]

[Adapted from Yandou Laoge's novel, The Great Nation's Master Chef]

[Episode 5]

They are the supplier

for about 40% of the restaurants nationwide.

Of course their price is lower.

You wouldn't want Huaixiang Group to work with them,

right?

Huaixiang is not my company anyway.

I did give you a million, remember?

You promised me before.

That's not the same thing.

How could you do that?

What did I do?

I got this favor because I helped them

when I was in university.

Now, for the sake of Huaixiang,

are you asking me to beg them?

The final decision will be made at the meeting on the 13th.

If my uncle has the control of the supplier,

I will be sidelined by the company.

You are saying

that for you to get a firm footing in the company,

I should use my looks.

Does it sound right?

Also,

you are the Acting CEO,

not me.

Fine.

I'm sorry.

I was getting emotional.

As you said,

it's my own business.

It's fine that you don't want to help.

Get some rest.

Don't be miserable just for your face.

You could be more feminine

and act cutesy.

I would have helped you.

You are so mean,

and you want me to be cutesy?

You wish!

Her hearing is unbelievable!

Did she put a camera here?

The dish for you today

is Dragon Playing Pearls.

Try it.

Then I will dig in.

It's nice.

The broth is rich and creamy, yet not oily,

and the fish is tender, fresh, and pleasantly firm.

The flavor is amazing.

You are a very good chef.

Have you considered having your own restaurant?

To be honest,

I'm working on it.

Do you need a partner

for your restaurant?

I already have one,

but I do

want to ask for a favor.

I hope you

can put in a good word for me

and help my business.

That's why you are offering me

all these treats recently in different ways.

So this is what you are up to.

Well,

I already took your favor.

When your restaurant is officially open,

I will definitely support you,

and I will introduce it to my friends.

Thank you so much.

I should have known

that you were the chef in the cooking contest

between Huaixiang and Baiwei.

You taught Zhang Yang

the Dream of Zhuang Zhou, right?

You have sharp eyes.

Of course.

How could Zhang Yang possibly know

a lost dish like Dream of Zhuang Zhou?

I'm not going to forget your face even if I die.

I've been searching for you since that day.

I guess

this is fate!

Mr. Xu,

I've always been hoping

that you could taste my dishes.

That's why

I acted recklessly.

It's great.

I'm happy. I can eat them anytime.

No,

I mean,

taste.

We can talk about food everyday.

Of course.

Well,

please enjoy it.

I need to go.

Young man,

you just bribed me, and now you want to leave?

Go ahead.

I'm telling you.

I want something extra tomorrow.

No problem.

Alright.

It's Mr. Huang from Kuaiyin.

Hello, Mr. Huang.

I'm fine.

It's nothing.

You don't need to come.

On the 15th?

At 10 o'clock then.

Huang Cheng.

His short video platform has gone viral in recent years.

He is also someone Zhan Jun wants to win over.

Those who work on the catering industry

always gather around Mr. Xu.

10 o'clock on the 15th, right?

Thanks to you,

[Outpatients] my mom can be transferred,

and now, you are here to help me pack.

I can't return the favor.

No problem.

It's not a big deal.

You really don't have to come.

It's okay.

It's the first contract I signed,

and you are

my first partner.

I have to treat it seriously.

Who is he?

He is my tenant, Mr. Qiao.

I will tell you about it later.

Ding Chan!

Ding Chan!

Ding Chan!

I'm visiting you.

[Zhou Chong, rich second generation, classmate of Ding Chan]

Zhou Chong wanted to pick you up with me.

Who is this guy?

He saved my life.

Mr. Qiao,

this is my classmate.

I thought he was your boyfriend.

I am her boyfriend.

Stop the nonsense.

Ding Chan,

be my girlfriend,

and I can help you with everything.

You are working at the nightclub

for money as well, right?

I can give you that.

Get lost!

I would rather die than taking your money.

Ding Chan, don't be mad.

I'm just saying...

This is hospital.

Please keep it down.

I'm so sorry.

I mean it.

Let's go.

Go.

Let's go.

Let go of me.

Does Ding Chan like him?

I'm not sure about that,

but what I'm sure

is that with the mess of her family,

she doesn't want a relationship now.

He is going to be a trouble.

Tell me immediately

if Ding Chan says something to you.

[Ding's Kitchen]

Zhi,

you can have dumplings once you finish your homework.

Thank you, Grandpa.

It was closed some time ago.

That's why it looks like a mess.

Once it's all cleaned up, it will be fine.

[Canteen]

[Canteen]

[National Culinary Master]

Grandfather,

I will get everything back,

including your reputation.

[Ding's Kitchen]

This is the signed sublease agreement.

Good luck with your business.

May I ask for a favor?

What's that?

Would you like

to work for me?

I can offer you a full-time salary,

plus

the initial share.

Me?

Am I qualified?

I'm just a bartender.

What's wrong with that?

All work is noble.

If you want,

you are going to be the first employee of this group.

Group?

It's only the two of us.

If you join me,

you won't be disappointed.

I promise.

Alright.

Got it, boss.

See you later.

Cut.

It's done.

Thanks, everyone.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Thanks, everyone.

Let's pack up.

Put things away.

Got it.

Miss Tao, you are back.

This is for you.

Alright, thank you.

You are welcome.

I didn't buy anything recently.

You are back.

I got a present for you.

What's that?

Open it up, and you will know.

Really?

You have only one chance.

Tell me the truth.

Alright.

To be honest,

in the home,

my sister and my mother are on the same side,

so why don't we be together

and take the other side?

You have a point,

but in fact,

I'm also on your mother's side.

Fine.

Do you want it or not?

Thank you, Rushuang.

I will take it.

Are you sure it's for me?

They must have sent the wrong thing.

[Dear Jessie, I love you!] Dear...

I...

Who sent this? It's a pervert!

I have no idea.

Since a few months ago,

I've been getting

disgusting texts.

I was followed as well.

And now this sickening package.

I mean...

Have you...

Have you offend anyone?

Who would I have offended?

I'm such a good-temper person.

Okay.

Well,

think about it.

Do you know any man who is a bit off?

I have misandry.

I don't have any male friend.

Misandry?

Are you kidding?

I'm serious.

I feel disgusting when a man touches me.

Alright. Interesting.

You are not a man!

I am a man!

I...

You...

You should call the police.

I can't.

The media can't know about it.

My manager is trying to get a few jobs for me.

No one can find out about it.

Well,

then you need a professional detective.

Fine.

I will talk to my manager.

But you cannot

tell anyone about it.

No problem,

but under

a small condition.

What's that?

Lend me

one hundred thousand.

Are you blackmailing me?

You showed me this disgusting thing.

I need some compensation for my mental distress.

Plus,

I'm borrowing it.

I will return it to you with interest in the future.

No way.

You will spend it on drinking and gambling.

Well,

I have to say

that you don't know me well enough.

I have a quick tongue.

When

I run into something new,

I really like to share it with others.

However,

if I owe you money,

I guarantee that I won't say a word.

I'm impressed.

Thank you.

That's the deal. I will send you my account.

I'm going downstairs. Let me know when it's time to eat.

I should have become an influencer

if I knew they earned so much.

Why am I a chef, to be honest?

Just you wait!

You are back.

What's wrong?

Spill it out.

I was blackmailed by your man for one hundred thousand.

So?

Seriously?

Your man took your sister's money,

and you are not going to deal with it?

It's my own business, not yours.

Amazing.

What a couple.

You are up very early.

Is there something special?

Nothing.

I will leave you alone.

It's okay.

Perhaps

we could have breakfast together?

I'm good.

I'm going to play badminton.

It will be at least one hour.

Once it's all cleaned up, it will be fine.

[Canteen]

It can be seen

as the bride price, right?

It's my honor.

Mr. Zhu

does not meet with just anyone.

We received a report

that recently, your restaurant

purchased some smuggled beef.

The beef is not legit.

I'm done.

You played well.

Man,

it's just badminton.

You don't have to be brutal.

I'm sorry.

Come on.

I guess being a lender is not that bad.

You are cooking for me now.

Your sister made it.

That's why it is horrible.

Is she a different person?

Let me tell you.

I'm not going to borrow your money for nothing.

I will get that pervert for you.

You?

What's the problem?

I mean...

You see,

you lent me one hundred thousand,

and I will not only pay it back to you with interest,

but also get that pervert for you.

Think about it.

Don't you think it's a great deal?

Look at your body.

You want to be my bodyguard?

If anything happens,

perhaps I will be the one saving you.

Frankly,

even if you're not lending me the money,

I will help you anyway.

What?

How can I just let someone else

harass you?

[Canteen]

Alright.

There's a lot to be done.

Let's do it.

Chan,

it's really you.

Ms...

Ms. Chen.

How dare you come back?

When are we going to get

the salary your father owed us?

If you don't give us some answers today,

we won't allow this restaurant to open.

That's right.

It was our life-saving money.

Pay us back!

Pay us back!

What's the noise outside?

I got a little present for the neighbor across the street.

Across the street?

I thought you already took it down.

Is someone else taking it over?

The owner's name is Qiao Zhi.

It seems like he used to live in this food street

Whoever he is,

if he wants to compete with me,

he is my enemy.

I won't go easy on him.

You are indeed

growing on me.

Shikun!

I suggest that you give up on your dirty thought.

What do you want to have?

You.

Stop it!

Ms. Chen,

my father owes you the salary.

When I have the money,

I will definitely pay it back to you.

He is new here. He doesn't know you.

Please don't make it difficult for him.

Chan,

you are a good girl,

but all of us

need to support our family.

We worked for your father for half a year,

but we didn't get a penny.

How are we going to make a living?

It's been about half a year.

It's been a long time.

This is the new owner, right?

You must have

signed a contract.

Then you should have get some money from him.

Chan,

how about this?

Give us that money.

We will share it

and leave.

Otherwise,

your restaurant

is not going to work.

That's the only option.

That's right.

I do have some money,

but it's to save my mother.

I understand. I should pay for my father's debt,

but I really have no money now.

Could you please give me a bit more time?

It's the same for us.

Both of us need the money.

Whenever we ask, the answer is no.

What should we do?

We all need money.

Everyone,

please listen to me.

I have two ideas,

and I want to share them with you.

First,

when the restaurant is open,

we will need staff.

If any of you

needs a job,

I'm willing to choose from you.

Second,

I've taken over this restaurant

from Ding Chan,

but she still works for this restaurant,

and she is a shareholder.

So,

I'm willing to vouch for her.

She will pay you back

in half a year.

Half a year?

Really?

You are trying to buy more time.

If half a year later, you run away again.

Where are we going to get the money?

That's right.

Well, Ding Chan,

you are going to be in charge of the recruitment.

Set the salary

based on the standards of the market.

In addition,

half of the profit of the restaurant each month

will be shared

by the staff.

Mr. Qiao, what are you talking about?

I'm saying

that half of the profit of the restaurant each month

will be used as bonus

for our staff.

I promise.

You have to take responsibility for your word.

You can join us and find out yourself.

I also think

that it's never easy to work in the catering industry.

You have to get up early and work till late.

So, if you work for me,

you will get

three and a half days off each week.

Three days off?

Mr. Qiao,

you are going to ruin your business.

Are you running a restaurant for the first time?

This is

not going to work.

Well, then you will

have to find another job.

He seems to be a good boss.

It sounds good.

If you make up your mind,

tomorrow,

you can sign the contract with Ding Chan.

Deal. We will do it!

You are a good man.

We will work for you.

Then tomorrow, I will bring everyone here to sign.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Qiao.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Qiao.

You don't have enough money for the renovation yet, Mr. Qiao.

Your restaurant is not open yet.

It's fine.

About the money,

I will figure it out.

[Guizong Food Street]

What are you thinking?

This is not the way to do business.

How do you know without trying it?

You are giving too many benefits to the staff.

Plenty of benefits

and a good attitude

allow them to give our customers

excellent service and experience.

Good food is not enough for a restaurant.

Service is essential as well.

Plus, they all once hit rock bottom.

They‘ll cherish the opportunity better.

Someone came for the debt?

Perhaps I can help?

You must be here to make fun of me.

How's that possible?

I'm here to help.

You need money, right?

As long as you can be my girlfriend,

I can give you as much money as you want.

To pursue someone,

you have to respect her first.

Excuse me.

I don't know anything about respect.

If I can't get it,

I will ruin it.

I mean, are you

watching too many dramas with a macho hero?

That's right.

Ding Chan likes me being a macho man.

Does your restaurant need some money?

Say some nice words

and I will help you.

Chong...

It's fine.

I...

Let's go.

Mr. Qiao.

Mr. Qiao.

Why did you stop me?

This amount of money means nothing to him,

and he will leave us alone in the future.

Didn't you say

that you would rather die than taking his money?

But for you

and for Canteen,

I can do it.

No.

Listen to me, Ding Chan.

From now on,

don't put up with anything for anyone else.

You are the employee of Canteen

and my business partner.

I won't let anyone bully you.

Hey, George.

Ellie.

Zhan Shikun asked me for dinner tonight.

Great.

Are you ready?

Of course.

It's so easy for me,

but

are you sure about it?

Of course.

Baiwei Group

is getting most of their profit from pre-made food.

They are also the biggest threat

for Huasheng Group to enter this country.

This is a tough game.

We are not going to win

without some scheme.

Got it.

I won't let you down.

It's our pleasure to visit

the base of Huasheng Group today.

It was really impressive.

Huasheng Group is

one of the world's top 500 enterprises.

You have

top-quality ingredients.

I'm amazed.

The base has just been established.

If we have a chance, we could invite you

to Singapore.

It will be our honor.

You are so young

and can deal

with this enterprise

so successfully.

You are so young

and can deal

with this enterprise

so successfully.

Thanks for the compliment.

70% of the restaurants

are owned by Baiwei Group.

We very much admire Mr. Zhan

and hope to have more opportunities to collaborate in the future.

We also look forward to providing

top-quality ingredients for Baiwei Group.

Is Huasheng Group only interested

in the production

of ingredients in this country?

I heard you are also involved

in the production of pre-made food, aren't you?

Semi-finished products do not line up with our high-end concept.

You know,

the local development has been getting better.

And everyone's consuming capacity is generally increasing.

Actually, I have inspected

the Japanese cuisine,

supermarkets, and shopping malls here.

I found the higher class are willing to pay.

Semi-finished products are not selling.

So, I choose to only

manufacture the top-notch products.

But I've seen the production

in the guided tour today.

We visited the factory today.

Stupid! Who's letting you make the decision?

Pardon, Ma'am. It's my dereliction of duty.

Stop the production right now,

or you will be fired.

Be fired?

This is too much.

Is she mad?

Yes.

In fact, I told her about it before.

She probably forgot about it.

You made her lose face,

so she wants to shut it down immediately.

It's a rushed decision.

She's reckless.

What are they saying?

They are complimenting that you have a business mind

and a clear understanding of the market so quickly.

So your business here

is mainly

a practice

for her, right?

A practice?

She is here for holiday.

I thought she would get bored and leave,

but do you know what she said?

She told me that the nightclubs here

are better than the rest.

Well,

you can take her with you.

Let us

have a toast.

Let's hope

that Ellie can run

her semi-product factory

successfully!

Cheers.

Cheers.

I know exactly what you said.

[Guizong Food Street]

Maybe you should take some money from me.

No way.

It's the life-saving money for your mother.

I will make some calls and figure out something.

Two hundred and fifty thousand?

I think the architect would punch us

the second when we say that number.

Punch who?

I can do it for you.

Why are you here?

It's my day off.

I was passing by

and wanted to come in and see if I can help with anything.

No.

Well,

do you have all the utensils and furniture?

A friend of mine is specialized in the catering industry.

I already have everything.

Then

how about the ingredients?

Let me tell you.

The price from one of my neighbors...

It's not necessary.

Tell me what you want.

Nothing important.

It's about the tofu you made last time.

You were the one who made it,

so I feel like I owe you.

It's not right.

It's okay.

I don't work there anymore.

Still,

I'm working there,

and I'm not that kind of person,

you know?

How about this?

When your restaurant is open,

I will consider this my home.

Let me know whenever you need me.

I can help with anything.

Thank you.

No problem.

Mr. Qiao!

It's good to see you.

What do you think

about the design last time?

I've checked it out,

but

about the price,

could you make it lower?

I'm especially here to tell you

that the headquarters has given an exception for your case.

You can get it for 400,000.

Well, mate,

there was

an emergency,

and I only have 250,000 in my account.

What do you think?

Of course,

we can get rid

of some details.

Mr. Qiao, you are making it difficult.

No architecture firm

will accept that price.

Well,

mate, I'm sorry

to interrupt.

Do you trust me?

If you do,

I can do it for you

with 10,000.

Really?

Of course.

With some low-quality materials, yes.

Mr. Qiao,

this is a restaurant.

If anything happens

to your customers,

it will be very serious.

Alright, man.

Listen to me.

When I was working in the building industry,

you are not even born,

you know?

I'm saving you the hassle.

We can do it ourselves.

See you. Goodbye.

Bye.

Off you go.

I'm leaving anyway.

Wait,

are you serious?

I'm serious.

I got it,

and rest assured, all safe and green materials.

A lot of my friends work in this line.

Plus, this is a renovation,

not a makeover,

right?

And it happens that I don't need to work these two days.

My friends and I will do it for you.

It will be amazing if it's possible.

Don't be strangers!

This is Ding Chan. She works here, too.

Hello.

Hello.

Well,

tell me about it.

It's basically like this.

Look.

We can still follow this.

But in fact, her hair is bad.

It looks good though.

There are a lot of split ends.

Really?

I think it's okay.

Jessie, what's wrong?

Nothing.

I feel like someone was secretly taking photos

of us.

It's so common

for what we do.

Perhaps I'm too sensitive.

I need some coffee to wake me up.

I still have more than ten outfits.

You are working so hard.

I'm done.

You have a date?

It's enough.

Stop being lovey-dovey.

Hey,

I'm off. Pick me up.

I remember you can walk, right?

We had a deal.

You are going to be my bodyguard.

I've sent you the location.

See you on the B2 parking lot.

I'm your bodyguard, not your driver.

I saw that pervert this afternoon.

He was taking photos of me,

and he had a huge bag with him.

I'm worried

that he has a weapon.

Are you being too sensitive?

I'm working on the renovation. I'm busy.

Pay me back then.

Give the one hundred thousand back to me.

What? Why do you bring this up again?

I've spent it.

Then

I'm going to take your life!

I got this.

Where is he?

I know I can't trust any man.

Why there's no signal?

Stop!

Useless.

What is he doing?

Qiao Zhi!

Qiao Zhi,

how are you?

Don't die.

I'm not taking your life anymore.

I won't ask for the one hundred thousand either.

Please, hang on.

I'm fine.

I don't see any gut. I won't die.

This is not the time to joke!

Call 120...

120!

Alright, alright.

[Outpatients]

[Operating Room]

How is he?

I don't know.

The doctor is not out yet.

But he lost a lot of blood.

Why were you with him?

I don't want to explain it.

You should go.

I can stay here.

No.

He got injured because of me.

When have you become friends with him?

Something happened,

and he was willing to save me with his life.

If it were you, you wouldn't do that.

Did you call the police?

I did.

The police has collected the evidence

and started investigating with all their efforts.

Is there any other leads?

Yes.

What?

There's a pervert pretending to be my fan in my live.

He sent me a lot of money

and wanted to sleep with me.

I blocked him.

This is huge.

Why didn't you tell me or mom?

Because you always look down on my job,

and you never listen to my words!

Except Qiao Zhi,

no one in this family cares about me!

You ruined

my savior plan!

I asked you to scare her, not to stab anyone!

You didn't tell me there would be a man.

He was tough.

If I didn't stab him, I would get caught.

You should have shown up earlier.

I didn't expect anyone else either.

Anyway,

you should hide for a few days.

Bin,

will I be put in jail?

Don't worry.

His wound is not that bad.

Alright.

I'm counting on you.

I got it. Just leave.

Okay.

♪One day♪

♪In front of me♪

♪You'll look at my face♪

♪I'll tell you♪

♪My oaths♪

♪One by one♪

♪You'll find♪

♪Oh, my heart♪

♪Has never changed♪

♪Just like the sea♪

♪That always reflects♪

♪The scene of the sky♪

♪I'll take you out of the hustle-bustle of the world♪

♪To go wild freely♪

♪Don't worry about the journey ahead♪

♪Just keep going♪

♪You'll find the tears I left behind♪

♪You'll also see me writing my own poems♪

♪And I'll always hold you tight♪

♪I'll take you out of the hustle-bustle of the world♪

♪To go wild freely♪

♪Don't worry about the journey ahead♪

♪Just keep going♪

♪You'll find the tears I left behind♪

♪You'll also see me writing my own poems♪

♪And I'll always hold you tight♪