A Bowl of Hot Rice Warms Human Nature
Cui Tieshan, the foreman of a steel-rebar crew, and his brothers work hard to make a living at a construction site. But after being humiliated over a bowl of extra rice, he breaks with the unscrupulous fast-food owner Ma Changgui. He leads thirty workers to Xiaoman Canteen, a struggling restaurant on the verge of closing, and teaches its owner, Xu Xiaoman, the principles of transparent pricing and fair payment. As business begins to thrive, Ma Changgui resorts to price-cutting, spreading rumors, and cutting off the water and electricity. During a freezing cold snap, he even sabotages the generator, leaving four hundred workers at risk of having no food. Cui Tieshan leads everyone in building a makeshift stove with coal, vegetables, water, and red bricks, protecting their hot meals and the dignity of working people. Eventually, the truth comes to light, Xiaoman Canteen becomes a trusted place to eat, and Xu Xiaoman grows into a responsible business owner who stands by the rules.
Main characters: Cui Tieshan, Xu Xiaoman
Supporting characters: Ma Changgui, Hongmei
Also known as: 一碗热饭暖人性
Semangkuk Nasi Hangat Menghangatkan Sifat Kemanusiaan (48 episode)
Cui Tieshan, kepala regu pekerja pemasang tulangan baja, bersama rekan-rekannya bekerja keras di lokasi konstruksi demi mencari nafkah. Namun, setelah dihina…
Cui Tieshan, kepala regu pekerja pemasang tulangan baja, bersama rekan-rekannya bekerja keras di lokasi konstruksi demi mencari nafkah. Namun, setelah dihina hanya karena meminta tambahan semangkuk nasi, ia memutuskan hubungan dengan Ma Changgui, pemilik restoran cepat saji yang licik. Ia membawa tiga puluh pekerja ke Kantin Xiaoman yang hampir gulung tikar, sekaligus mengajarkan Xu Xiaoman, sang pemilik, prinsip harga yang transparan dan pembayaran yang adil. Ketika bisnis mulai berkembang, Ma Changgui justru menurunkan harga, menyebarkan fitnah, serta memutus pasokan air dan listrik. Bahkan, pada malam ketika gelombang dingin melanda, ia merusak generator hingga empat ratus pekerja terancam tidak mendapat makanan. Cui Tieshan memimpin semua orang membangun tungku darurat menggunakan batu bara, sayuran, air, dan batu bata merah demi mempertahankan makanan hangat sekaligus martabat para pekerja. Pada akhirnya, kebenaran terungkap. Kantin Xiaoman menjadi tempat makan yang tepercaya, sementara Xu Xiaoman tumbuh menjadi pemilik usaha yang menjunjung aturan dan berani bertanggung jawab.
一碗热饭暖人性 · A Bowl of Hot Rice Warms Human Nature
Semangkuk Nasi Hangat Menghangatkan Sifat Kemanusiaan - Episode 1