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To Be a Better Man

  • 2016-2016
  • 1 season
  • Drama

The 42-part Chinese language series follows the story of a tough Chinese chef working at a Michelin 3-star restaurant in the United States. Following the death of his best friend in a car accident, he returns to mainland China with his friend's remains. At home in China, he runs into the person he least wants to see. His unresolved relationship and new relationships become a tangled mix. "To Be A Better Man" was written by award-winning scriptwriter Li Xiao ("May December Love"), and produced by Linmon Pictures (series "Love You, Leave You"), a boutique producer and distributor for the Asian markets.

Season 1 Episode Guide

42 Episodes 2016

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

45 mins

Episode 2

Episode #1.2

46 mins

An unexpected death pulls Hao Kun away, leaving Gan Jing with a lot of questions for Lu Yuan.

Episode 3

Episode #1.3

45 mins

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Episode 4

Episode #1.4

45 mins

Lu Yuan meets someone by chance, and it turns out that they have a shared enemy.

Episode 5

Episode #1.5

45 mins

Lu Yuan and Jia He settle in at the house of her grandmother, who mistakes Lu Yuan as her son due to advanced dementia.

Episode 6

Episode #1.6

45 mins

Episode 7

Episode #1.7

46 mins

While Lu Yuan struggles to find work, Jia He takes advantage of Gan Jing's generosity.

Episode 8

Episode #1.8

45 mins

During his time in the U.S., Lu Yuan quest to become a chef was littered with hurdles. 100 days after Chen Feng's death, Jiang Lai lashes out at her brother again.

Episode 9

Episode #1.9

45 mins

Lu Yuan and Gia He devise ways to trick her grandmother into going into a nursing home.

Episode 10

Episode #1.10

45 mins

While Lu Yuan and Gia He have one vision for her grandmother, she has a decidedly different one of her own. After a prophetic visit from Peng Hai, Lu Yuan rekindles his love for cooking.

Episode 11

Episode #1.11

45 mins

With Jia He as his guinea pig, Lu Yuan works tirelessly to regain his cooking skills.

Episode 12

Episode #1.12

45 mins

Lu Yuan finds a backhanded way to prove himself to a local restaurant.

Episode 13

Episode #1.13

45 mins

Episode 14

Episode #1.14

44 mins

Jia He struggles to cope with the loss of her father. When she acts out, could she end up in a dangerous situation?

Episode 15

Episode #1.15

45 mins

Aspiring chef Xiao Cai's persistence pays off when Lu Yuan agrees to put his skills to the test.

Episode 16

Episode #1.16

45 mins

When Gan Jing agrees to meet Hao Kun's parents, Lu Yuan loses hope of winning her back. Plus, Lu Yuan brings an ally into the kitchen at Gia He's urging.

Episode 17

Episode #1.17

45 mins

Lu Yuan trains Xiao Cai to be his tongue in the kitchen. Hao Kun makes Lu Yuan an enticing offer.

Episode 18

Episode #1.18

45 mins

Episode 19

Episode #1.19

45 mins

Gia He works her way closer to Gan Jing so that she can manipulate her relationship with Lu Yuan. Lu Yuan receives a very expensive gift.

Episode 20

Episode #1.20

45 mins

Gan Jing takes Gia He to a psychologist to address Lu Yuan's mental health--however, the discussions turn to someone else. Gia He and Hao Kun are both playing each other to their own advantage.

Episode 21

Episode #1.21

45 mins

While Gia He's grandmother approaches her social circle to set up Lu Yuan on dates, he has other ideas in mind.

Episode 22

Episode #1.22

45 mins

When Gia He starts to crack, Lu Yuan steps up. At the restaurant, Lu Yuan finally discovers the identity of his boss.

Episode 23

Episode #1.23

45 mins

Gia He starts working at the restaurant, and Jiang Lai orchestrates a cruel setup.

Episode 24

Episode #1.24

45 mins

After Jiang Lai tears everyone down, a lot of truths come out.

Episode 25

Episode #1.25

43 mins

After Jiang Lai's setup, Gan Jing has a change of heart. Now that Jiang Lai knows the devastating truth about Chen Fang, she's allowing herself to slowly waste away.

Episode 26

Episode #1.26

45 mins

Jiang Lai has a goal that has given her a new lease on life. Lu Yuan has turned his focus to Gia He.

Episode 27

Episode #1.27

45 mins

Lu Yuan suffers through a series of arranged dates. Gia He and Gan Jing orchestrate a meeting between Lu Yuan and a psychologist that takes a turn for the worst.

Episode 28

Episode #1.28

45 mins

Jia He sets up a date for Lu Yuan--at Jiang Lai's restaurant.

Episode 29

Episode #1.29

45 mins

Episode 30

Episode #1.30

45 mins

Hao Kun, hard at work planning the wedding, has some ideas about he and Gan Jing's future that may not align with what she wants. Things come to a head at their engagement party.

Episode 31

Episode #1.31

45 mins

In the wake of their engagement party, Gan Jing and Hao Kun struggle to find the footing in their relationship. With Grandma's dementia rapidly worsening, Lu Yuan reaches out to Xu Li.

Episode 32

Episode #1.32

45 mins

When Lu Yuan opens up to Xu Li about his past, she develops an interest that may be beyond just professional. Gia He goes on a date.

Episode 33

Episode #1.33

45 mins

Lu Yuan makes an effort to bring Gan Jing and Hao Kun back together. Xiao Cai has it coming after Lu Yuan finds out about his date with Jia He.

Episode 34

Episode #1.34

45 mins

After declarations of love from two different women, Lu Yuan falls back into an old pattern in an effort to cope.

Episode 35

Episode #1.35

45 mins

Episode 36

Episode #1.36

45 mins

Lu Yuan goes to extreme measures to get Gan Jing the perfect wedding present, but Hao Kun is dead set on preventing him from showing up.

Episode 37

Episode #1.37

45 mins

Hao Kun does everything in his power to keep Lu Yuan away from his wedding. But Lu Yuan is determined to deliver his gift.

Episode 38

Episode #1.38

45 mins

Lu Yuan regains something precious to him that he once lost. And With Jia He's 18th birthday approaching, he begins to make unpopular plans.

Episode 39

Episode #1.39

45 mins

Jia He and Jiang Lai strike a deal to further a common interest--to convince Lu Yuan to stay in Shanghai.

Episode 40

Episode #1.40

45 mins

Jia He is determined to set up Jiang Lai and Lu Yuan so that he won't leave, but her scheme nearly turns deadly.

Episode 41

Episode #1.41

45 mins

Gan Jing finds out some shocking information. Plus, Jia He finally turns 18.

Episode 42

Episode #1.42

47 mins

In a moment of clarity, Grandma Peng demands the truth. Lu Yuan finally deals with Da Hai's death.

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