Stay Young Stay Passion

Plot Synopsis

After the Guangzhou 415 counter-revolutionary coupin 1927, the communist underground couple, Mr. and Mrs. Han, valiantly sacrificed their lives. Their three separated children were adopted by ordinary families.

The eldest child became an apprentice in apharmacy, the second child became a chef, and the youngest, a daughter, became a Cantonese opera actress. Under the guidance of their respective masters, they grew intoprominent figures in their respective industries.

Just as they found the enemies responsible for killing theirparents and werepreparing for revenge, the war of resistance broke out, and Guangzhou fell under occupation. The fate of the three siblings also underwent significant changes.

The eldest child engaged in a seven-year struggle against a Japanesepharmaceutical merchant, defending traditional Chinese medicine formulas from being lost. Ultimately, he sacrificed his life while combating the Japanese's biological weapons.

The second child refused to collaborate with the enemy and fled to Hong Kong, where he excelled in Cantonese cuisine. When he achieved success in his career, he returned to Guangzhou to join forces with his older brother in saving thepeople.

The youngest sister led a theatrical troupe and devoted herself toperforming for the cause of resistance. Meanwhile, she continued to refine her Cantonese opera skills, seeking balance between the harsh realities of life and the enchanting world of the stage.

Until the end of the war, the three siblings upheld their national integrity and carried forward their respective crafts,preserving andpassing on their skills.

Translation into English:

Chen Shanhe (played by Yang Shuo)

He is the eldest brother of the Chen family's three siblings, tough but not lacking tenderness. From a young age, he took on the responsibility of the eldest brother, working hard to take care of his younger brother and sister, and developed a steady and fatherly character. After their family was destroyed and their loved onesperished, he coincidentally became an apprentice in apharmacy. With his own efforts and steady character, he aims topromote and innovate the essence of Cantonese medicine.

Chen Wei (played by Zhang Han)

He is the second son of the Chen family, mischievous since childhood, and a warm and sunny guy who brings warmth to everyone around him. After the siblings were separated, he sought refuge on a vegetable boat to escapepursuit, and learned cooking from his master Lin Beijiang. Later, he became an apprentice in a Cantonese restaurant. He dreams of becoming a famous Cantonese chef andpromoting Cantonese cuisine.

Chen Lixia (played by Guo Xiaoting)

She is the youngest sister of the Chen family, straightforward and decisive, and loves everything fresh. After the changes occurred, she was saved by the famous Cantonese opera actress Jin Huirong, and was then taken in by a theater troupe. She deeply loves the stage and represents the youngpeople of that era whopursue brightness. Her love for Cantonese opera goes beyond thepursuit of skills and is full of hope for its future development.

Jin Huirong (played by Cao Jun)

He is a famous actor in the TaiPing Nian Ban opera troupe and the senior brother of Chen Lixia. As a renowned Cantonese operaperformer, Jin Huirong has exceptional skills and a great reputation, but he is never arrogant. He has a broaderperspective beyond the stage.

Kuang Qingkui (played by Yu Zhen)

He is ruthless and cunning with a meticulous mind. He claims to be loyal to his duty and is willing to do anything andplay both sides. What kind of hatred exists between him and the three siblings of the Chen family?

Tan Yaoheng (played by Li Naiwen)

He is a well-known food critic, and one article from him can influence the rise and fall of a restaurant. He is straightforward and outspoken, vain butproud. He meets Chen Wei through a series of events, and their relationshipgoes from enemies to friends. What kind of story will unfold between them on this journey?

Episodes Recap

Tan Yao Heng
(Li Nai Wen)

Chen Li Xia
(Guo Xiao Ting)

Kuang Qing Kui
(Yu Zhen)

Chen Shan He
(Yang Shuo)