Episode 19 recap: Ruan Fei Zhou's attempt to win over Chen Shan He was rejected.
Tan Yao Heng decides to stop writing about food and announces that he wants to retire. He even invites a journalist to witness this moment. However, unexpectedly, Ruan Fei Zhou shows up and declares that he won't allow Tan Yao Heng to retire. Tan Yao Heng, on the other hand, refuses to comply with him.
Ruan Fei Zhou becomes very angry, and Chen Li Xia asks if he came for a meal and invites him inside. Ruan Fei Zhou is furious and slams some money on the table. Soon, the restaurant becomes very popular, and everyone comes to support it. Ruan Fei Zhou feels uncomfortable and approaches Chen Li Xia, offering her some food, but she refuses to eat it.
Ruan Fei Zhou praises Chen Wei Qing's restaurant and mentions that they can't hide the fact that Jin Hui Rong is a resistance fighter. He also comments that he rarely kills people anymore. Chen Li Xia, unwilling to listen to Ruan Fei Zhou, prepares to leave. Ruan Fei Zhou says he feels like killing again, but Chen Li Xia is undeterred, leaving Ruan Fei Zhou frustrated.
At this moment, Tan Yao Heng intentionally raises a toast to all Chinese people, which greatly offends Ruan Fei Zhou, who angrily leaves. Another Japanese chef named Xiaoze plans to open a restaurant on the same street and sets his sights on Chen Wei Qing's restaurant. With the help of Japanese soldiers, it becomes easy for him to take over.
Chen Shan He is still thinking about how to make money because only with money can he challenge Sanguo Youxi. Currently, they can only pass through customs by performing lion dances. However, at an intersection, Liao Liusi notices them. At first, Chen Shan He doesn't realize it, but he accidentally drops a pill, and Liao Liusi becomes suspicious.
Later, Liao Liusi finds Chen Shan He and informs Ruan Fei Zhou about the incident. Ruan Fei Zhou tries to win over Chen Shan He but is rejected. Ruan Fei Zhou claims that he has been keeping an eye on top figures in various industries and promises to protect them as long as they follow his orders.
Ruan Fei Zhou even suggests going with the flow, but Chen Shan He knows that Ruan Fei Zhou wants him to become his supporter, which he refuses. Chen Shan He holds a pill and states that it might save someone's life, making it clear that he doesn't want to cooperate with Ruan Fei Zhou.
Tan Yao Heng is still researching new dishes, hoping to bring in some income for the restaurant. It must be said that Tan Yao Heng is skilled in business, utilizing each ingredient to its maximum advantage.
Jin Hui Rong still holds meetings when they have time, waiting for further actions to be taken.
Chen Li Xia initially wanted to have a meal with Jin Hui Rong and the others here, but Chen Wei Qing hadn't prepared anything. Chen Wei Qing was worried that it would be unsafe for the restaurant if Jin Hui Rong came here in the future. Chen Li Xia felt a bit disappointed, but fortunately, Chen Wei Qing was just teasing her and assured Chen Li Xia that there would always be food available when Jin Hui Rong visits.
Soon, the Chinese army launched an armed defense war, greatly weakening the Japanese forces in China. Ruan Fei Zhou also received a severe scolding from his superiors. Liao Liusi threatened Jin Hui Rong's master, demanding that they hand over Jin Hui Rong and collaborate. Liao Liusi even mentioned that a Japanese art troupe was visiting and demanded their participation. They didn't even have the right to refuse, and Chen Li Xia's master was slapped by Ruan Fei Zhou.
Today, Chen Li Xia's master finally saw through everything. Since the Japanese arrived, they haven't had peaceful days. Jin Hui Rong's master comforted her, and Chen Li Xia's master declared that he would rather be beaten to death than bear the name of a traitor.
Chen Li Xia and Jin Hui Rong invited their masters to have a meal together today. Chen Li Xia quickly poured tea for the masters. Jin Hui Rong also learned about the request for their participation in an event and wanted to rally everyone to resist. However, Jin Hui Rong's master still refused to participate and even wanted to leave Guangzhou as soon as possible. In fact, Jin Hui Rong's master wanted to keep his disciple from causing too much trouble.
Ruan Fei Zhou also approached Mr. Xu to become a member of the council, claiming that all his efforts were for the betterment of Greater East Asia. However, Mr. Xu didn't respond. Chen Shan He learned about Ruan Fei Zhou's visit to Mr. Xu, but Mr. Xu also rejected him.
Mr. Xu handed over everything he had to Chen Shan He and expressed his intention to return to the countryside, no longer wanting to stay here. After a Japanese man mysteriously died after eating at Chen Wei Qing's restaurant, Chen Wei Qing and Tan Yao Heng were captured by the Japanese.
Before Mr. Xu left, Chen Shan He prepared a box of money for him, but Mr. Xu still refused. In fact, he went back to the countryside to join the guerrilla forces and played an important role in the resistance against the Japanese invasion.
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