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
Selembar Resep Rahasia, Membalikkan Hidup yang Terpuruk (31 episode)
Restoran yang dibangun Gu Yan dengan susah payah dijual tanpa belas kasihan oleh orang tuanya, Gu Changhai dan Wang Cuiqin, hanya demi membuka jalan bagi…
Restoran yang dibangun Gu Yan dengan susah payah dijual tanpa belas kasihan oleh orang tuanya, Gu Changhai dan Wang Cuiqin, hanya demi membuka jalan bagi kakak laki-lakinya, Gu Cheng. Kekasihnya, Xia Nuan, juga pergi dengan putus asa. Di tengah keputusasaan, kakeknya, Gu Fu'an, menyerahkan seluruh tabungan seumur hidup dan resep rahasia warisan keluarga kepadanya, seraya berpesan agar ia hidup dengan bermartabat. Membawa harapan para orang tua di keluarganya, Gu Yan meninggalkan kampung halaman dan bersumpah untuk membalikkan nasib dengan usahanya sendiri. Berbekal kegigihan dan kecerdasan bisnis, ia bertemu Su Meng, seorang investor yang memiliki pandangan tajam. Keduanya berjuang bersama, memulai dari kedai kecil di pinggir jalan, lalu bangkit menuju kesuksesan hingga berhasil membangun jaringan restoran yang sangat populer dan menemukan cinta sejati.
一纸秘方，翻盘落魄人生 · A Secret Recipe, Turning Around a Down-and-Out Life
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