A Bowl of Soup with a Conscience
For over a decade, Zhou Liang has run his breakfast stall, Zhou Ji, staying true to quality ingredients and fresh produce every day. But when rising ingredient costs force him to make a slight price adjustment, his longtime customers turn against him and collectively blacklist his stall. Driven out by his rival to an isolated corner on the neighboring street, Zhou Liang watches his business hit rock bottom while his opponent monopolizes the entire street and makes a fortune every day. Refusing to compromise on quality even if it means earning nothing, Zhou Liang gradually builds a reputation through his honest cooking at his little out-of-the-way shop. In the end, he publicly reveals a complete set of evidence, prompting regulators to launch an investigation and conduct a surprise raid. They uncover the rival's long-standing use of expired ingredients, illegal recycled cooking oil, and excessive seasoning to conceal spoiled food. A food safety scandal erupts, and Zhao Neng faces criminal charges, loses his business license, and sees his reputation destroyed.
Main characters: Zhou Liang, Zhao Neng
Also known as: 良心一碗汤
Semangkuk Sup Berhati Nurani (60 episode)
Selama lebih dari sepuluh tahun, Zhou Liang mengelola kedai sarapan Zhou Ji dengan selalu menggunakan bahan-bahan berkualitas dan segar setiap hari. Namun,…
Selama lebih dari sepuluh tahun, Zhou Liang mengelola kedai sarapan Zhou Ji dengan selalu menggunakan bahan-bahan berkualitas dan segar setiap hari. Namun, ketika harga bahan baku naik, ia terpaksa sedikit menaikkan harga. Para pelanggan setianya justru berbalik memusuhinya dan ramai-ramai memboikot kedainya. Diusir oleh pesaingnya hingga ke sudut terpencil di jalan sebelah, bisnis Zhou Liang terpuruk, sementara sang pesaing memonopoli seluruh jalan dan meraup keuntungan besar setiap hari. Zhou Liang lebih memilih tidak memperoleh penghasilan sama sekali daripada menurunkan kualitas. Kedai kecilnya yang berada di tempat terpencil perlahan membangun reputasi berkat bahan-bahan berkualitas dan kejujurannya. Pada akhirnya, Zhou Liang mengungkap seluruh bukti kepada publik, sehingga pihak pengawas membuka penyelidikan resmi dan melakukan inspeksi mendadak. Mereka menemukan bahwa pesaingnya telah lama menggunakan bahan kedaluwarsa, minyak jelantah ilegal, serta bumbu berlebihan untuk menutupi bahan makanan yang sudah busuk. Skandal keamanan pangan pun meledak. Zhao Neng dituntut secara pidana, izin usahanya dicabut, dan reputasinya hancur.
良心一碗汤 · A Bowl of Soup with a Conscience