Eight Thousand to Make Me Take the Blame, Twenty Thousand Can't Get Me Back
Chen Shouyi, a master chef with 24 years of experience, discovers that ingredients in the kitchen have been secretly switched, causing a large number of banquet dishes to go wrong. Although the problem lies with the purchasing department, the restaurant tries to make him take all the blame and pressures him into signing a false statement accepting responsibility. Unwilling to betray his conscience, he resolutely quits, walking away from a position he has held for many years. With his exceptional culinary skills, Chen Shouyi earns the appreciation of a new employer, where he starts afresh, refining dishes and overcoming the challenges of banquet cooking. When his former employer offers him a lucrative salary to return, he stands firm on his principles, generously mentors younger chefs, and stays true to the original spirit of his profession through his craftsmanship and integrity.
Main characters: Chen Shouyi
Supporting characters: Xiao Chuan, Shao, Zhou
Also known as: 八千让我背锅，两万请不回我
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Chen Shouyi, seorang cef bertaraf pakar yang mempunyai pengalaman selama 24 tahun, mendapati bahan-bahan di dapur telah ditukar secara rahsia sehingga banyak…
Chen Shouyi, seorang cef bertaraf pakar yang mempunyai pengalaman selama 24 tahun, mendapati bahan-bahan di dapur telah ditukar secara rahsia sehingga banyak hidangan jamuan mengalami kegagalan. Walaupun masalah sebenarnya berpunca daripada bahagian perolehan, pihak restoran mahu meletakkan segala kesalahan ke atas bahunya dan memaksanya menandatangani kenyataan tanggungjawab yang tidak benar. Enggan mengkhianati hati nuraninya, dia nekad meletakkan jawatan yang telah disandangnya selama bertahun-tahun. Dengan kemahiran memasak yang sebenar, Chen Shouyi mendapat pengiktirafan daripada majikan baharu. Dia memulakan semula dengan memperhalusi hidangan dan menyelesaikan pelbagai cabaran penyediaan jamuan. Apabila bekas majikannya menawarkan gaji lumayan untuk memujuknya kembali, dia tetap berpegang teguh pada prinsip, bersungguh-sungguh membimbing cef junior, dan mempertahankan semangat asal seorang cef melalui kemahiran serta integriti.
八千让我背锅，两万请不回我 · Eight Thousand to Make Me Take the Blame, Twenty Thousand Can't Get Me Back