Liu Xingguang came from a poor family but dreamed of being a chef. He borrowed money to work as an apprentice in the canteen of a steel rolling mill. Although he was despised by his colleagues, he still worked hard and grew up amidst opportunities and setbacks. He fell in love with Zhou Xiaoxi, a nurse in the infirmary. Although the girl's parents objected, he persisted in his love. At the same time, there is intrigue among the neighbors in the courtyard, and Liu Xingguang writes his own story in this complex environment.