Eighteen Pleats of the River Wharf (41 episodes)
Starting from a dumpling shop in Nanzhen at 4 a.m., the story follows craftsman Lin Sheng (A Sheng), who upholds the dumpling-making skills passed down from…
Starting from a dumpling shop in Nanzhen at 4 a.m., the story follows craftsman Lin Sheng (A Sheng), who upholds the dumpling-making skills passed down from his father. Clashing with his aunt over business philosophies and ingredient quality, he eventually chooses to strike out on his own with the purple bamboo rolling pin left by his father. Centering on the perseverance of craftsmanship and personal growth amid ordinary neighborhood life, the drama reveals the warmth and value of traditional craft through details like the dispute over winter bamboo shoots and uncompromising meat standards. Amid the rhythmic sound of chopping meat at the river wharf at dawn, he completes a transformation of dignity and independence, conveying the simple truth that craftsmanship earns one's standing and integrity is paramount.