This Meal Has Been Waiting for Thirty Years
Thirty-year-old Liang Jianing has grown accustomed to being taken care of by her parents. But after an unexpected family crisis, she has no choice but to face life on her own. After several unsuccessful job applications, she finds work in a construction site's cafeteria, starting with washing dishes and preparing vegetables. With guidance from her mentor and colleagues, she learns to cook, breaks her bad habits, and gradually comes to understand how hard her parents have worked for her. Facing misunderstandings and workplace challenges, she learns to take responsibility and stand by her principles. When her father is hospitalized again, she uses her savings and willingly takes on the family's burdens. From waiting for someone else to serve her meals to preparing a family feast with her own hands, she finally shows her parents through her actions that this time, it is her turn to take care of them.
Main characters: Liang Jianing
Supporting characters: Lao Liang
Also known as: 这桌饭等了三十年
Hidangan Ini Dinanti Selama Tiga Puluh Tahun (86 episod)
Liang Jianing yang berusia tiga puluh tahun sudah terbiasa menerima penjagaan daripada ibu bapanya. Namun, satu perubahan besar dalam keluarga memaksanya…
Liang Jianing yang berusia tiga puluh tahun sudah terbiasa menerima penjagaan daripada ibu bapanya. Namun, satu perubahan besar dalam keluarga memaksanya menghadapi kehidupan seorang diri. Selepas berulang kali gagal mendapatkan pekerjaan, dia mula bekerja di kantin tapak pembinaan, bermula dengan membasuh pinggan dan menyediakan sayur-sayuran. Dengan bantuan guru dan rakan sekerja, dia belajar memasak, membuang tabiat buruk dan sedikit demi sedikit memahami pengorbanan ibu bapanya. Ketika berhadapan dengan salah faham dan masalah kerja, dia belajar memikul tanggungjawab serta berpegang teguh pada prinsipnya. Apabila bapanya dimasukkan ke hospital sekali lagi, dia menggunakan wang simpanannya dan mengambil alih tanggungjawab keluarga dengan rela hati. Daripada seseorang yang hanya menunggu makanan dihidangkan, kini dia mampu menyediakan jamuan keluarga dengan tangannya sendiri. Akhirnya, dia membuktikan kepada ibu bapanya bahawa kali ini, giliran dia pula menjaga mereka.
这桌饭等了三十年 · This Meal Has Been Waiting for Thirty Years