Summary
Highlights
Shen Lang expands his business by opening a burger store. His success draws the ire of Zhao Tianyu, a former suitor of Leng Ruobing, who attempts to sabotage his business.
Shen Lang, after five years as the Leng family's son-in-law, is divorced by his wife, Leng Ruobing, who considers him a 'loser.' The divorce, however, activates a 'God of Cookery' system, offering him a chance for a new, rebellious life.
Shen Lang, now a single father with custody of his daughter Star, uses his newfound cooking skills to make delicious fried rice. Star's unwavering support encourages him to start a street food stall, aiming to provide her with a better life and make Leng Ruobing regret her decision.
Shen Lang rents a new apartment and re-encounters an elementary school classmate, Wenqing, who shows concern for him. His fried rice stall gains immense popularity, leading to an increase in his cooking skills and 'heterosexual charm value' through customer recognition.
Leng Ruobing is disturbed by Shen Lang's new life as a street vendor and offers him money to stop, which he refuses. His growing confidence and success in the culinary world start to make her question her decision to divorce him.
Shen Lang's restaurant business thrives, leading to the development of a chain store franchise program. Zhao Tianyu, in a desperate attempt to compete, steals Shen Lang's core recipe and uses it to open multiple competing restaurants.
Shen Lang plans to open a Sichuan restaurant and gains support from his friend Wang Gang and Wenqing. Zhao Tianyu, however, continues his attempts to sabotage Shen Lang, even trying to frame him with a fake health violation, which Shen Lang deftly refutes with surveillance evidence.
Zhao Tianyu attempts to discredit Shen Lang's burger business through online slander and by opening a competing store with substandard products. However, Shen Lang's quality leads to Zhao's downfall, further solidifying Shen Lang's reputation.
Shen Lang expertly manipulates Zhao Tianyu's stolen recipe, which relies on a rare 'Spirit Herb' that only Shen Lang can supply. When Zhao's supply is cut, he resorts to using illegal poppy husks to maintain flavor, leading to a public scandal and the bankruptcy of the Zhao family's business.
Zhao Tianyu, in a final act of desperation, kidnaps Star. Shen Lang rushes to save his daughter, while Leng Ruobing, witnessing Shen Lang's true character and dedication, deeply regrets her past actions and realizes her mistakes.
After Star's rescue, Wenqing proves her love and care for Star, prompting Star to ask Wenqing to be her mom. Shen Lang, touched by Wenqing's unwavering support, proposes to her.
Shen Lang is honored as the Restaurant Entrepreneur of the Year. He dedicates his success to his daughter and his beloved, Wenqing, expressing his deep gratitude and love.