Lu Zhou, the heir to the century-old Lu family's traditional braised food business, is framed by his uncle's family for stealing money and secretly keeping the family recipe. He is thrown out of his home, and his girlfriend coldly breaks up with him. At his lowest point, he unexpectedly binds himself to a Master Chef System, receiving startup funds and a secret imperial palace braising recipe. He starts making a living by setting up a street stall in a suburban neighborhood. Acting on the dying wishes of Old Master Lu, Wang Dashan secretly helps him build a reputation. Food blogger Lin Youyou and investor Xu Zhiyun subsequently lend their support, helping Lu Zhou expand into both online and offline business. After uncovering the truth about his background, he remains committed to craftsmanship, wins the championship of a culinary competition, and eventually establishes a nationwide chain brand, carrying on a century-old culinary legacy.