A Secret Recipe, Turning Around a Down-and-Out Life
The restaurant that Gu Yan painstakingly built is mercilessly sold off by his parents, Gu Changhai and Wang Cuiqin, just to pave the way for his older brother, Gu Cheng. His girlfriend, Xia Nuan, also leaves in despair. At his lowest point, his grandfather, Gu Fu'an, gives him his lifetime savings and a secret recipe passed down through generations, urging him to live with dignity. Carrying the hopes of his elders, Gu Yan leaves his hometown, vowing to turn his life around through his own efforts. With perseverance and business acumen, he meets Su Meng, an investor with a keen eye for talent. The two work side by side, starting with a small roadside eatery and fighting their way to success, eventually building a popular restaurant chain and finding sincere love.
Main characters: Gu Yan, Su Meng
Supporting characters: Gu Changhai, Wang Cuiqin, Gu Cheng, Xia Nuan, Gu Fu'an
Also known as: 一纸秘方，翻盘落魄人生
Sekeping Resipi Rahsia, Mengubah Nasib Hidup yang Terpuruk (31 episod)
Restoran yang diusahakan Gu Yan dengan penuh kesungguhan dijual tanpa belas kasihan oleh ibu bapanya, Gu Changhai dan Wang Cuiqin, semata-mata untuk membuka…
Restoran yang diusahakan Gu Yan dengan penuh kesungguhan dijual tanpa belas kasihan oleh ibu bapanya, Gu Changhai dan Wang Cuiqin, semata-mata untuk membuka jalan bagi abang sulungnya, Gu Cheng. Teman wanitanya, Xia Nuan, turut pergi dalam keadaan kecewa. Ketika berada di jalan buntu, datuknya, Gu Fu'an, menyerahkan seluruh wang simpanan seumur hidup serta resipi rahsia warisan keluarga kepadanya, sambil berpesan agar dia hidup dengan bermaruah. Membawa harapan orang-orang tua dalam keluarganya, Gu Yan meninggalkan kampung halaman dan bertekad mengubah nasib dengan usaha sendiri. Dengan ketabahan dan kebijaksanaan perniagaan, dia bertemu Su Meng, seorang pelabur yang berpandangan jauh. Mereka berganding bahu, bermula dari kedai makan kecil di tepi jalan, berusaha mengatasi segala kesukaran sehingga berjaya membina rangkaian restoran yang popular dan menemukan cinta yang tulus.
一纸秘方，翻盘落魄人生 · A Secret Recipe, Turning Around a Down-and-Out Life
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