Lin Xia partners with her eldest paternal aunt, Lin Hong, to open a hot pot restaurant. They agree to open 100 branches and split the profits equally, but Lin Xia is dismissed with just 20,000 yuan. Furious, she returns to her hometown and discovers that the villagers cannot sell their abundant chili pepper harvest. Determined to revitalize her hometown with her culinary skills, Lin Xia prepares hot pot base from freshly harvested chili peppers, stir-frying the ingredients on the spot. Her extraordinary flavors unexpectedly make her a sensation, attracting diners from across the city. Jealous of her success, Lin Hong uses every means at her disposal to sabotage her, only to have Lin Xia counter every move. In the end, Lin Hong suffers the consequences of her own actions, her brand collapses, and she finally comes to her senses after falling into ruin. Meanwhile, Lin Xia stays true to her craft, leads the entire village to prosperity through fresh chili peppers, and establishes her own brand, Qing Shi Da Yuan.