National Chef Returns, They All Regret (42 episodes)
Wang Jianguo, the former head chef of the State Guesthouse, resigned after his wife's passing to fulfill her dying wish. For three years, he worked as an…
Wang Jianguo, the former head chef of the State Guesthouse, resigned after his wife's passing to fulfill her dying wish. For three years, he worked as an unpaid nanny in his daughter's home, handling all chores and caring for his grandson, only to be humiliated, kicked out, and falsely accused of theft on his wife's third death anniversary. In his deepest despair, his loyal apprentice Li Tao took him in. Relying on thirty years of master culinary craftsmanship, Wang Jianguo revived Li Tao's failing restaurant and rose to fame. He went on to represent China at the World Culinary Championship, winning the championship and becoming the head chef of state banquets. Ultimately, his daughter and her family came to their senses, the family reconciled, and Wang Jianguo achieved both culinary heritage and family harmony.