A Southern Song Culinary Legend: From Small Shop to Business Empire

Su Ran, a modern chef, is struck by a mysterious explosion while developing a new dish in his kitchen and unexpectedly transmigrates to Lin'an, the capital of the Southern Song dynasty. Armed with his modern culinary skills, he sets out to build a restaurant business in the Southern Song.

Su Ran's restaurant is an instant hit, but its success sparks the envy of his competitors and lands him in one crisis after another. In the midst of his troubles, he happens to rescue the emperor, who is traveling incognito. He not only averts disaster but also gains a chance to grow his business.

Along the way, Su Ran gets caught up in a complicated love triangle. He first rescues the gentle Liu Shishi, and the two begin to fall for each other. But then Zhao Ling'er, daughter of Lin'an's richest man, pursues him, leaving him torn. Zhao Ling'er lets love turn to hate and frames Liu Shishi. After breaking with her, Su Ran sets off to seek his fortune elsewhere with Liu Shishi.

As his business empire continues to expand, Su Ran becomes the richest man in the Southern Song. When foreign enemies invade, he puts his country first and gives generously to support the war effort. In the end, Su Ran clears up the misunderstandings in his relationships and marries both Liu Shishi and Zhao Ling'er. His life is the stuff of legends: not only does he achieve extraordinary commercial success, but he also devotes himself to charity and earns a place in the history books. His story inspires future generations to keep striving.