Arc 1Noodles and Qiaojiao Beef

After saving Xia Yao, Zhou Yan revived Zhou Erwa Restaurant with hand-pulled noodles, defeated Wang Laowu’s stall, and expanded into Qiaojiao Beef. The restaurant’s success brought in Zhao Hong and steady earnings, while Zhou Yan began pursuing a new influence goal around the Textile Factory.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2Zhou Yan’s Restaurant Takes Off

Zhou Yan expanded Zhou Erwa Restaurant beyond noodles, trained apprentices, and drew factory workers and managers with his cooking. After Wang Hongliang praised his dishes and the restaurant sold out, Zhou Yan counted a strong profit and hoped to repay the family’s remaining debts before the wedding banquet.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries