The light in the pickle jar

Chen Qingsong, the wealthiest man in Haicheng, was separated from his mother at a young age and has spent years desperately searching for her. By a stroke of luck, the unique aroma of a special pickle leads him to his mother, Yan Guixiang. He is shocked to discover, however, that she has been mistreated by her daughters' in-laws for years, while a deep misunderstanding has driven a wedge between her and his two sisters. To reconnect with his family discreetly, Chen disguises himself as a delivery driver. Despite enduring endless humiliation, he never leaves his mother's side, and they finally share a tearful reunion. Afterward, a rival company launches a malicious bidding war and conspires with others to frame his mother, while the rest of the family is targeted with relentless schemes and harassment. Through these many trials, his sisters finally see the truth. The family unites to overcome the crisis, thwarting the villains' plot and ensuring the culprits face severe punishment. In the end, the family is finally whole again. Chen Qingsong founds a food company to carry on his mother's culinary legacy, and the story concludes with the heartwarming triumph of family bonds.

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Episode 11:43 Episode 21:44 Episode 31:16 Episode 41:22

About The light in the pickle jar

The light in the pickle jar is a vertical short drama in 50 episodes, streaming free in HD on DramaExpress. Spanning Family Drama and Underdog Rise, the series is sourced from MoboReels and can be watched in English - no account or download required.