Dating in the Kitchen Episode 1 Recap
> Dating in the Kitchen Recap
This is a story of the encounter between food and love. The female lead, Gu Shengnan, is extremely skilled at cooking delicacies, and her craftsmanship is astonishing. She works in the back kitchen of a high-end hotel, has a cheerful and kind personality, and gets along lively and harmoniously with her colleagues. The sunlight, along with the alarm clock, woke her up to a busy day. Gu Shengnan got ready and came to the hotel's back kitchen.
Three baskets of ingredients were already waiting for her to handle. Her assistant and colleague beside her was thinking about her signature dish, called Slap Fried Rice. The fragrance of rice wafted from the small kitchen, attracting the assistant who squeezed into the narrow aisle. Gu Shengnan suddenly remembered she was missing an ingredient. The assistant left after taking a phone call. The back kitchen was left unattended, and a wire caused a burst of fiery red light.
When she returned, the fire was spreading rapidly, burning various bottles and jars. Gu Shengnan ran out, grabbed a basin of water, and immediately rushed back. The male lead, Lu Jin, is a president with a discerning palate. Under the guise of inspecting the back kitchen, he encountered a kitchen fire, which led to the two meeting.
Gu Shengnan mistakenly believed this president was the arsonist, and carrying a basin of water, she went up, effectively splashing out a lot of resentment. Because Lu Jin was there to acquire the hotel, Gu Shengnan had caused considerable trouble. The manager now wished the kitchen had just caught fire, which would at least be better than Lu Jin getting soaked. Without a word, he summoned Gu Shengnan and threatened to fire her.
Meanwhile, he had to apologize to Lu Jin, hoping to play down the incident. Lu Jin, full of resentment, tasted the dishes the manager served one after another. This one tasted like plastic, that one was soaked in garlic; he couldn't taste anything, it was like chewing wax. With no other choice, he decided to give it one last shot and asked for a bowl of Gu Shengnan's Slap Fried Rice. Lu Jin miraculously changed his mind.
Misfortune came in waves. Gu Shengnan's friend, Xu Zhaodi, was cheated and lost her wallet while clubbing. She was yelling and shouting on the phone. Gu Shengnan's sense of justice rushed straight to her head, and she instigated her friend to seek revenge, but they mistook the swindler's car. Coincidentally, they pranked Lu Jin's sports car and got caught red-handed. Is there anything worse than being caught in the act?
President Lu Jin stared at her with deep-seated bitterness, his face showing something like "Is this woman a ghost or something, haunting me like this?" Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, the best is to run away. She babbled Korean in a panic, preparing to slip away, but unexpectedly, Lu Jin's Korean was better than hers, and he insisted on communicating with her. Her spirits flagged, and she knew she couldn't leave now.
Under Lu Jin's coercion, he even made her reenact the crime scene and recorded a video as evidence. With the upper hand, Gu Shengnan could only apologize nicely and promise compensation. Lu Jin wrote his phone number on her bag and continued to threaten her, saying he would call the police if he didn't get a response within half an hour. As luck would have it, today was Lu Jin's birthday.
His assistant suggested various leisure options, but Lu Jin gave no face at all, dismissing the assistant himself and his boring suggestions. He went out alone to find food, but the navigation led him to a food stall. Gu Shengnan also came to the food stall to see her grandfather. Here, outdoor tables and chairs were decorated with colorful lights, the atmosphere was thick with everyday life, and the constant scraping sound of woks and bowls added to the ambiance.
Everything was slow-paced, comfortable, and laid-back. Her grandfather sat at the table and immediately asked about Gu Shengnan being fired. After a few casual words and some comfort, he handed her a large red envelope. He then lamented having no children. Gu Shennan wasn't happy about this and mentioned her grandfather's son, her father. As her grandfather sighed and turned to leave, he reminded Gu Shengnan not to touch his wok spatula.
A straightforward and innocent granddaughter like her would, of course, use her grandfather's wok behind his back. How could she be an obedient girl who does exactly what she's told? At Lu Jin's table at the food stall, before he had even ordered, a bowl of clam noodles was served. His doubts vanished, replaced by fascination with the color, aroma, and taste. He picked up his chopsticks and ate with great relish.
Hearing the sound of cooking still coming from the kitchen, he stepped forward, ready to go inside and see the true face [of the chef]. The chef in front of him had her back turned, tying her apron with swift movements. Her headscarf was neatly tied, her hair neatly coiled. Her technique for turning the spoon and flipping sauces was skilled. Of course, she was also preparing to use her grandfather's wok spatula, truly seizing the opportunity.
As the saying goes, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it. Gu Shengnan was busy cooking in the front, and Lu Jin was exploring behind her. Who knew Gu Shengnan's grandfather was also following behind? The grandfather was wondering why there was a stranger in the kitchen. As he opened his mouth to ask, Lu Jin didn't speak, but Gu Shengnan, head down and back bent, scurried away and disappeared.
Gu Shengnan, having slunk out, fled in a panic, not even noticing that she had knocked over a spoon. Lu Jin picked it up, examining it thoughtfully, and made up an excuse for going into the back kitchen before putting the spoon away. After all, he was very interested in the female chef he had just seen, or perhaps he wasn't sure if he was interested in the clam noodles or the female chef.
