Lin Hai, a head chef, worked at the Hu Family Restaurant for twelve years before the owner, Hu Ming, framed him for theft and used the accusation as an excuse to fire him, all to promote his incompetent cousin. After leaving, Lin Hai unexpectedly rescues Fang Pingping, a wealthy heiress suffering from anorexia. A comforting bowl of egg fried rice restores her appetite, and the two gradually fall in love. The owner of Xianglong Restaurant recognizes Lin Hai's culinary talent and hires him at a generous salary. With his genuine skills, Lin Hai makes Xianglong's business flourish and eventually defeats formidable competitors to win a prestigious cooking competition. Meanwhile, the Hu Family Restaurant rapidly goes bankrupt as its cooking standards collapse. Hu Ming, now down on his luck, begs Lin Hai to return, but is rejected. In the end, Lin Hai achieves success in both his career and love, while Hu Ming is left destitute.