Shen Baixue, a top chef, finds herself transported into the body of an orphan girl in ancient times. Facing desperate circumstances, she uses her modern knowledge as a weapon and begins her journey to turn her life around with a plate of pickled vegetables. From a small street-side shop to a chain of grand restaurants, by the time her supposedly wealthy relatives arrive looking down on her, she has already become a business magnate whose wealth rivals that of a nation. She disdains the infighting of the inner household and focuses solely on using delicious food to warm people's hearts and change the times. In the end, she stands shoulder to shoulder with a kindred spirit who appreciates her, becoming an unsung light that illuminates an entire era.