To Be a Better Man
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.
- 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
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.