Victor returns to his parents’ Chinatown shop, proudly showing off his “Heart Surgeon of the Year” award. His father, Master Li, unimpressed, emphasizes the value of traditional healing. As family members and neighborhood “aunties” watch, Victor starts questioning his career’s direction, wondering if he’s missing something essential.

In Episode 1, we meet Dr. Victor Li, heart surgeon by day, cultural juggling act by night. He’s living the high life—red carpet galas, magazine covers, and patients who hang on his every word. But while Victor’s rocking the medical world like a rockstar, he’s also haunted by the tug of family roots and mom-approved wisdom. Cue the high-stakes Silverman case, where Victor’s skills are put to the test and family expectations simmer on the sidelines. His stylish wife Iris keeps him grounded (mostly), but even she knows Victor’s got a foot in two worlds. Between hospital heroics and old-school Chinatown values, he’s starting to wonder if his so-called “success” might be missing a few key ingredients. Could true healing mean a little more heart—and a lot less headline?