Biohacker Cheng Xun quits his research job and builds a laboratory in his apartment kitchen, using gene-editing technology to grow “designer ingredients”: strawberries with the aroma of cream and cucumbers infused with mint. Haunted by an obsession from his past, he faces public skepticism and mysterious threats, then unexpectedly meets Xia Mo, a journalist determined to uncover the truth. This experiment, which could revolutionize food, must overcome not only technical obstacles but also a gulf in beliefs, as Cheng Xun searches for balance between science and human nature.
