1 00:01:30,550 --> 00:01:34,950 [The Heir] 2 00:01:35,270 --> 00:01:37,910 [Episode 4] 3 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:44,400 Qiu'e, help me. 4 00:01:45,150 --> 00:01:45,789 Coming. 5 00:01:48,560 --> 00:01:50,310 You're working too hard. 6 00:01:50,710 --> 00:01:52,150 If your brother finds out, 7 00:01:52,150 --> 00:01:54,759 he will tell me off for not taking good care of you. 8 00:01:54,759 --> 00:01:57,430 My family has spent too much money on me these days. 9 00:01:57,430 --> 00:01:59,590 I need to hurry up and work 10 00:01:59,950 --> 00:02:01,430 to pay all the money back. 11 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:02,500 [Li Zhengliang's fiancée, Du Qiu'e] 12 00:02:08,750 --> 00:02:09,520 Zhen. 13 00:02:10,190 --> 00:02:12,080 I saved this money myself. 14 00:02:12,310 --> 00:02:13,030 It's not much, 15 00:02:13,030 --> 00:02:13,710 but take it first. 16 00:02:13,710 --> 00:02:14,710 You need it more. 17 00:02:15,190 --> 00:02:17,079 I can't take the money, Qiu'e. 18 00:02:17,240 --> 00:02:18,120 Take it. 19 00:02:18,150 --> 00:02:18,590 Be good. 20 00:02:18,590 --> 00:02:20,079 I broke off an engagement in public— 21 00:02:20,079 --> 00:02:22,050 people out there are all gossiping. 22 00:02:22,050 --> 00:02:23,760 I've implicated you and my brother. 23 00:02:23,760 --> 00:02:25,160 How can I take your money? 24 00:02:25,190 --> 00:02:26,520 I don't care about that. 25 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:28,200 If your brother does, 26 00:02:28,310 --> 00:02:29,240 I won't marry him 27 00:02:29,280 --> 00:02:30,079 in the future. 28 00:02:30,710 --> 00:02:31,280 Take it. 29 00:02:31,520 --> 00:02:32,470 I really can't take it, Qiu'e. 30 00:02:32,470 --> 00:02:33,190 Excuse me. 31 00:02:34,190 --> 00:02:36,120 We'd like to pick some satin to make wedding clothes 32 00:02:36,120 --> 00:02:36,870 for my daughter. 33 00:02:36,870 --> 00:02:38,470 Is there anything suitable? 34 00:02:42,630 --> 00:02:43,150 Yes. 35 00:02:43,150 --> 00:02:44,150 This way, please. 36 00:02:44,560 --> 00:02:45,310 Qiu'e. 37 00:02:45,430 --> 00:02:46,590 You continue with your work. 38 00:02:46,590 --> 00:02:47,850 I'll take care of them. 39 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,430 Here. 40 00:02:48,470 --> 00:02:49,120 Miss. 41 00:02:49,520 --> 00:02:50,280 Take a look. 42 00:02:50,310 --> 00:02:52,030 These are new fabrics. 43 00:02:52,180 --> 00:02:54,340 These are red and gold 44 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:55,800 cloud and phoenix satin. 45 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:56,710 This one too. 46 00:02:56,710 --> 00:02:57,910 This has cranes on it. 47 00:02:58,079 --> 00:02:58,940 This is pretty. 48 00:02:59,000 --> 00:02:59,910 I can guarantee 49 00:02:59,910 --> 00:03:01,680 if you make this into your wedding gown, 50 00:03:01,680 --> 00:03:03,560 you'll be prettier than all the ladies 51 00:03:03,560 --> 00:03:04,910 on the streets. 52 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:05,960 See how it looks on you. 53 00:03:05,960 --> 00:03:06,630 Try it. 54 00:03:07,240 --> 00:03:07,980 Does it look good? 55 00:03:07,980 --> 00:03:08,980 Yes! 56 00:03:09,010 --> 00:03:10,890 It complements your skin. 57 00:03:12,680 --> 00:03:13,360 That's it. 58 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:14,520 Sure! 59 00:03:20,470 --> 00:03:21,360 Qiu'e, I'm leaving. 60 00:03:21,360 --> 00:03:22,150 Remember to lock the door. 61 00:03:22,150 --> 00:03:23,750 All right. See you tomorrow. 62 00:03:24,030 --> 00:03:24,680 Zhen. 63 00:03:29,150 --> 00:03:30,310 The shop is closed. 64 00:03:30,680 --> 00:03:32,030 If you want to buy cloth, 65 00:03:32,470 --> 00:03:33,430 come tomorrow. 66 00:03:34,910 --> 00:03:35,590 Zhen! 67 00:03:35,710 --> 00:03:36,470 Zhen! 68 00:03:36,960 --> 00:03:38,190 Listen to me, Zhen. 69 00:03:41,190 --> 00:03:41,910 Zhen. 70 00:03:42,680 --> 00:03:44,079 As long as you forgive me, 71 00:03:44,800 --> 00:03:46,600 you can scold me any way you want. 72 00:03:47,360 --> 00:03:48,150 I'll make it up to you 73 00:03:48,150 --> 00:03:49,360 100 to 1,000 times. 74 00:03:50,280 --> 00:03:51,280 I'll be extra good 75 00:03:51,590 --> 00:03:52,470 to you 76 00:03:52,800 --> 00:03:54,280 and your family. 77 00:03:56,150 --> 00:03:58,210 As long as you take back what you said, 78 00:03:58,520 --> 00:03:59,520 we can go back to the way we were— 79 00:03:59,520 --> 00:04:01,780 How can one take back hurt and deception? 80 00:04:05,960 --> 00:04:07,890 Return my birthday inkstick to me. 81 00:04:08,470 --> 00:04:10,200 That's the only thing my father 82 00:04:11,190 --> 00:04:12,630 left to me in this world. 83 00:04:13,080 --> 00:04:13,840 Zhen. 84 00:04:15,590 --> 00:04:16,950 Is this really it for us? 85 00:04:17,390 --> 00:04:18,190 No, right? 86 00:04:18,630 --> 00:04:19,959 Give me another chance. 87 00:04:20,680 --> 00:04:21,810 One last time, Zhen. 88 00:04:21,920 --> 00:04:22,750 One last time. 89 00:04:22,800 --> 00:04:25,070 From the moment you set my brother up, 90 00:04:27,070 --> 00:04:28,630 we could never go back. 91 00:04:56,950 --> 00:04:57,800 Zhen. 92 00:04:59,000 --> 00:04:59,800 Zhen! 93 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:01,000 Zhen— 94 00:05:19,070 --> 00:05:20,070 Zhen has been 95 00:05:20,720 --> 00:05:22,480 getting up earlier 96 00:05:22,950 --> 00:05:24,920 and working harder than before. 97 00:05:25,430 --> 00:05:27,490 She's acting like nothing happened, 98 00:05:28,430 --> 00:05:29,680 but I know 99 00:05:30,720 --> 00:05:32,270 she's very sad. 100 00:05:33,270 --> 00:05:34,600 If you want to, 101 00:05:34,830 --> 00:05:36,310 show your power. 102 00:05:37,260 --> 00:05:39,190 Help them resolve their problems. 103 00:05:40,120 --> 00:05:40,920 Can you? 104 00:05:44,890 --> 00:05:45,620 Hey! 105 00:05:45,640 --> 00:05:46,790 How old are you? 106 00:05:46,920 --> 00:05:48,159 So rude! 107 00:05:48,680 --> 00:05:50,340 Why are you back so late today? 108 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:51,600 Father. 109 00:05:51,600 --> 00:05:52,480 Look. 110 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:54,130 Mother is nagging me again. 111 00:05:54,600 --> 00:05:55,240 Father, 112 00:05:55,360 --> 00:05:56,680 Mother always told me 113 00:05:56,680 --> 00:05:58,000 she's very bold— 114 00:05:58,120 --> 00:06:01,000 that she didn't cry when she saw a tiger when she was young. 115 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:02,060 I don't believe it. 116 00:06:02,600 --> 00:06:03,920 I've already seen her crying 117 00:06:03,920 --> 00:06:05,630 a few times over the past few days. 118 00:06:05,630 --> 00:06:06,310 All right. 119 00:06:07,510 --> 00:06:09,630 I know you've been trying 120 00:06:09,630 --> 00:06:10,680 to cheer me up. 121 00:06:14,720 --> 00:06:15,560 I know 122 00:06:16,230 --> 00:06:18,680 you have guts and a mind of your own. 123 00:06:20,310 --> 00:06:21,160 But 124 00:06:22,270 --> 00:06:23,560 after what happened, 125 00:06:24,680 --> 00:06:26,800 your life will be hard. 126 00:06:27,270 --> 00:06:28,830 I'm afraid you'll be sad, 127 00:06:29,160 --> 00:06:30,310 that you'll suffer, 128 00:06:30,630 --> 00:06:33,159 and you'll keep it from us. 129 00:06:35,870 --> 00:06:36,920 I am sad. 130 00:06:37,750 --> 00:06:39,120 But what makes me sad is 131 00:06:40,390 --> 00:06:41,190 the humiliation brought upon you 132 00:06:41,190 --> 00:06:42,830 because of my marriage— 133 00:06:44,159 --> 00:06:45,490 especially to grandpa. 134 00:06:45,870 --> 00:06:46,600 I know 135 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:49,720 although he has stopped making ink all these years, 136 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:52,520 he has still been thinking about the ink industry. 137 00:06:53,510 --> 00:06:55,830 But the vow he made on the spot this time 138 00:06:56,800 --> 00:06:59,120 has completely ruined that plan for him. 139 00:06:59,430 --> 00:07:01,230 If I need you to give up something 140 00:07:01,310 --> 00:07:02,970 in exchange for my happiness, 141 00:07:03,430 --> 00:07:05,120 I'd rather never get married. 142 00:07:05,190 --> 00:07:06,600 I'd rather stay at home 143 00:07:06,600 --> 00:07:08,030 to serve you and grandpa forever. 144 00:07:08,030 --> 00:07:09,490 Spouting nonsense again! 145 00:07:10,680 --> 00:07:12,000 Life is bitter 146 00:07:12,070 --> 00:07:13,360 and lonely. 147 00:07:17,870 --> 00:07:18,870 With Mother, 148 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:21,040 I'm not afraid. 149 00:07:28,870 --> 00:07:29,920 Mother. 150 00:07:30,560 --> 00:07:31,720 I'm hungry. 151 00:07:31,750 --> 00:07:33,510 Grandpa and Brother will be back soon. 152 00:07:33,510 --> 00:07:34,680 Go cook for us. 153 00:07:37,870 --> 00:07:39,070 All right, all right. 154 00:07:39,830 --> 00:07:41,000 I'll go cook for you. 155 00:08:06,830 --> 00:08:07,510 Father, 156 00:08:09,430 --> 00:08:11,040 if you're listening, 157 00:08:12,120 --> 00:08:13,870 please comfort Mother for me. 158 00:08:17,270 --> 00:08:18,560 Have her 159 00:08:19,190 --> 00:08:20,510 not cry anymore, 160 00:08:21,120 --> 00:08:21,950 all right? 161 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:42,150 Just cry. 162 00:09:43,360 --> 00:09:44,480 Crying 163 00:09:45,270 --> 00:09:46,720 is a good thing. 164 00:09:48,870 --> 00:09:50,510 Cry your heart out. 165 00:09:52,030 --> 00:09:53,480 Say goodbye 166 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:55,320 to your past. 167 00:10:37,120 --> 00:10:37,840 Zhen. 168 00:10:46,030 --> 00:10:47,200 Still ignoring me? 169 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:48,200 No, Zhen. 170 00:10:48,270 --> 00:10:49,750 I've been wanting to see you. 171 00:10:49,750 --> 00:10:51,120 It's because of my brother. 172 00:10:51,120 --> 00:10:52,630 Were you going to 173 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:54,200 never come see me 174 00:10:54,360 --> 00:10:55,840 or talk to me 175 00:10:55,840 --> 00:10:57,080 because of your brother? 176 00:10:57,080 --> 00:10:58,440 How could that be, Zhen? 177 00:10:58,440 --> 00:10:59,550 Don't get me wrong. 178 00:10:59,550 --> 00:11:00,120 I... 179 00:11:00,790 --> 00:11:02,200 All right, silly. 180 00:11:02,200 --> 00:11:03,660 I'm just pulling your leg. 181 00:11:06,080 --> 00:11:06,910 Ronghua. 182 00:11:07,150 --> 00:11:09,270 Actually, I've been scared lately. 183 00:11:09,480 --> 00:11:11,480 I was also afraid that 184 00:11:11,480 --> 00:11:12,840 you'd ignore me because of this. 185 00:11:12,840 --> 00:11:13,750 Zhen. 186 00:11:13,750 --> 00:11:15,270 Why would I ignore you? 187 00:11:15,270 --> 00:11:17,390 It was my brother's fault. 188 00:11:17,390 --> 00:11:18,750 And we swore 189 00:11:18,790 --> 00:11:20,360 to be good sisters forever. 190 00:11:20,390 --> 00:11:21,550 If you can't be my sister-in-law, 191 00:11:21,550 --> 00:11:23,350 we'll still be sisters forever. 192 00:11:26,870 --> 00:11:28,120 Thank you, Ronghua. 193 00:11:28,670 --> 00:11:29,510 Thank you. 194 00:11:29,790 --> 00:11:30,960 You're terrible! 195 00:11:30,960 --> 00:11:32,890 You're just teasing me on purpose! 196 00:11:35,360 --> 00:11:36,480 Buy me sweet soup! 197 00:11:37,630 --> 00:11:38,080 Sure. 198 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:39,440 I'll buy you sweet soup. 199 00:11:39,960 --> 00:11:40,600 Come. 200 00:11:41,150 --> 00:11:42,480 Don't be angry anymore. 201 00:11:42,550 --> 00:11:43,270 Ma'am! 202 00:11:43,510 --> 00:11:44,240 A pot of tea, please! 203 00:11:44,240 --> 00:11:46,150 -Coming. Ink for sale! 204 00:11:46,550 --> 00:11:48,080 Fine ink! Excuse me, 205 00:11:48,240 --> 00:11:49,120 what would you like to have? 206 00:11:49,120 --> 00:11:50,080 Shexian Lotus Heart. 207 00:11:50,080 --> 00:11:51,630 Ink for sale! 208 00:11:51,630 --> 00:11:52,320 There's an ink seller. 209 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:53,600 Fine ink! 210 00:11:53,600 --> 00:11:54,320 What ink are you selling? 211 00:11:54,320 --> 00:11:55,320 Let me have a look. 212 00:11:55,390 --> 00:11:55,670 Sure. 213 00:11:55,670 --> 00:11:56,790 Show us. 214 00:12:02,510 --> 00:12:03,150 Here. 215 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:04,480 How much is the ink? 216 00:12:04,910 --> 00:12:05,840 If you want it, 217 00:12:05,960 --> 00:12:07,360 I'll sell it for one tael. 218 00:12:15,870 --> 00:12:17,000 Your ink 219 00:12:17,080 --> 00:12:18,610 is worth one tael of silver? 220 00:12:19,440 --> 00:12:20,200 Sir, 221 00:12:20,240 --> 00:12:21,910 it's top-quality ink. 222 00:12:22,790 --> 00:12:23,510 Sirs, 223 00:12:23,510 --> 00:12:24,080 your tea. 224 00:12:24,080 --> 00:12:25,610 You're not a local, are you? 225 00:12:26,270 --> 00:12:27,550 The best inks in the world 226 00:12:27,550 --> 00:12:28,610 are all in Huizhou. 227 00:12:28,840 --> 00:12:30,270 The best among Huizhou inks are 228 00:12:30,270 --> 00:12:32,000 Luo Ink, Li Ink, and Chen Ink. 229 00:12:33,010 --> 00:12:34,170 I'm afraid even 230 00:12:34,200 --> 00:12:36,320 a 3-year-old kid in Huizhou could make this ink. 231 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:38,120 And you're selling it for a tael? 232 00:12:38,540 --> 00:12:39,600 Sell it elsewhere. 233 00:12:39,720 --> 00:12:40,440 Hey, my... 234 00:12:40,460 --> 00:12:41,180 Go, go. 235 00:12:45,000 --> 00:12:45,630 Sir. 236 00:12:46,440 --> 00:12:47,910 Anyone who visits is a guest. 237 00:12:47,910 --> 00:12:49,480 Would you like a cup of tea? 238 00:12:49,510 --> 00:12:50,200 Well... 239 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:51,030 It's free. 240 00:12:51,030 --> 00:12:51,750 Come on. 241 00:12:54,480 --> 00:12:55,120 Here. 242 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:00,270 Thank you, miss. 243 00:13:00,910 --> 00:13:01,670 Sir, 244 00:13:01,960 --> 00:13:04,030 can I see the ink in your hand? 245 00:13:04,870 --> 00:13:05,510 Thank you. 246 00:13:11,660 --> 00:13:14,020 The inscription looks very special. 247 00:13:17,030 --> 00:13:19,490 The ink contains various shell powders too. 248 00:13:20,030 --> 00:13:22,670 You use more materials than the Luo family would. 249 00:13:22,670 --> 00:13:24,000 Is the origin of this ink 250 00:13:24,080 --> 00:13:25,080 from the coast? 251 00:13:25,300 --> 00:13:26,960 You are knowledgeable, miss. 252 00:13:27,120 --> 00:13:29,150 This ink is of good quality. 253 00:13:29,550 --> 00:13:30,510 In my opinion, 254 00:13:30,510 --> 00:13:32,510 this ink is worth a tael 255 00:13:32,510 --> 00:13:33,200 or two. 256 00:13:33,240 --> 00:13:34,440 You're right. 257 00:13:35,360 --> 00:13:38,020 The extra ingredients in the ink are secondary. 258 00:13:38,200 --> 00:13:40,320 What's rare is the main material used. 259 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:42,270 This is no ordinary pine, 260 00:13:42,390 --> 00:13:45,240 but the dwarf black pine from the coastal regions. 261 00:13:45,440 --> 00:13:46,440 Dwarf black pine? 262 00:13:46,870 --> 00:13:48,030 According to ancient books, 263 00:13:48,030 --> 00:13:48,960 dwarf black pine 264 00:13:49,030 --> 00:13:50,200 has a burnt color 265 00:13:50,200 --> 00:13:51,390 and touches like cream. 266 00:13:51,390 --> 00:13:52,550 If it's used to make ink, 267 00:13:52,550 --> 00:13:53,840 the ink'd be top quality. 268 00:13:53,840 --> 00:13:55,910 But it grows slowly— 269 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,750 barely three inches a year— 270 00:13:57,840 --> 00:14:00,120 so it's very precious. 271 00:14:01,080 --> 00:14:03,200 It took me a lot of effort 272 00:14:03,320 --> 00:14:04,510 to get this ink. 273 00:14:05,790 --> 00:14:08,670 But I didn't expect that it wouldn't sell 274 00:14:09,000 --> 00:14:11,000 no matter how much I lower the price. 275 00:14:11,390 --> 00:14:13,520 Outsiders normally only know Hui Ink, 276 00:14:13,630 --> 00:14:17,070 and among Hui Ink, people only recognize the three main families. 277 00:14:17,070 --> 00:14:18,670 Not many people would believe it 278 00:14:18,670 --> 00:14:21,400 even if I tell them what's special about this ink. 279 00:14:23,030 --> 00:14:24,490 Don't be too discouraged. 280 00:14:25,320 --> 00:14:26,270 In my opinion, 281 00:14:26,480 --> 00:14:28,600 since this ink is unique 282 00:14:28,670 --> 00:14:31,360 and the ink-blending technique is different from local ones, 283 00:14:31,360 --> 00:14:33,240 you can sell it to an ink workshop 284 00:14:33,240 --> 00:14:34,200 as a reference. 285 00:14:34,390 --> 00:14:35,790 The three families 286 00:14:35,870 --> 00:14:37,120 of Hui Ink—as you just mentioned— 287 00:14:37,120 --> 00:14:39,650 I'm sure any of them will buy it at a high price. 288 00:14:40,870 --> 00:14:43,130 This is something I've never thought of. 289 00:14:43,200 --> 00:14:44,390 Thank you for your guidance. 290 00:14:44,390 --> 00:14:45,320 You're welcome. 291 00:14:46,360 --> 00:14:47,840 Your... Your ink! 292 00:14:47,840 --> 00:14:49,120 You have a discerning eye. 293 00:14:49,120 --> 00:14:50,750 I can't repay you just for giving me tea. 294 00:14:50,750 --> 00:14:52,810 Please take this ink as a return gift. 295 00:15:41,360 --> 00:15:42,480 Take care, sir. 296 00:15:42,480 --> 00:15:43,360 Busy, Mr. Shui? 297 00:15:43,600 --> 00:15:44,240 Yes. 298 00:15:44,240 --> 00:15:44,600 Take care. 299 00:15:44,600 --> 00:15:45,910 Mr. Shui, the bill, please! 300 00:15:45,910 --> 00:15:46,440 Let's go. 301 00:15:46,480 --> 00:15:48,080 Wait for me. I'll get some food. 302 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:49,480 Let's go. Let's eat on the way. 303 00:15:49,480 --> 00:15:50,120 Let's go. 304 00:15:50,320 --> 00:15:51,080 Mr. Shui. 305 00:15:55,790 --> 00:15:56,600 Mr. Shui, 306 00:15:57,120 --> 00:15:59,240 why are there so many people today? 307 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:03,390 Today is the day the Luo family chooses pine materials. 308 00:16:03,390 --> 00:16:05,860 If your pine gets selected by Eldest Young Master Luo, 309 00:16:05,860 --> 00:16:08,570 you will make a huge fortune. 310 00:16:08,600 --> 00:16:10,000 That explains the crowd. 311 00:16:10,630 --> 00:16:13,000 Doesn't the Luo family have their own pine farm? 312 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:15,390 Since the Luo family won the rights to Tribute Ink, 313 00:16:15,390 --> 00:16:17,870 they've received a huge number of orders. 314 00:16:18,720 --> 00:16:19,840 I also heard that 315 00:16:20,360 --> 00:16:21,720 the Luo family recently 316 00:16:21,720 --> 00:16:23,120 received a huge order. 317 00:16:23,550 --> 00:16:25,320 I guess that's why. 318 00:16:26,360 --> 00:16:28,360 No wonder he's become more arrogant 319 00:16:28,670 --> 00:16:30,080 every time I see him now. 320 00:16:30,580 --> 00:16:32,050 [Selection Invitation] 321 00:16:34,910 --> 00:16:35,720 Mr. Shui. 322 00:16:36,150 --> 00:16:38,000 Why is there a document here? 323 00:16:39,720 --> 00:16:41,320 The Chen family from Lin'an? 324 00:16:41,790 --> 00:16:44,870 They must've left this behind when they left in a hurry. 325 00:16:45,030 --> 00:16:45,910 You're fast. 326 00:16:46,120 --> 00:16:47,150 Take it to them. 327 00:16:47,150 --> 00:16:48,440 Don't delay them. 328 00:16:49,270 --> 00:16:50,150 I'll go now. 329 00:16:50,150 --> 00:16:51,410 Don't worry, Mr. Shui. 330 00:16:55,080 --> 00:16:55,870 I... 331 00:16:56,910 --> 00:16:58,370 I finally caught up with you. 332 00:16:58,370 --> 00:16:59,320 Zhen, why are you here? 333 00:16:59,320 --> 00:17:00,580 You left your document 334 00:17:00,910 --> 00:17:02,080 at the tea shop. 335 00:17:04,550 --> 00:17:05,720 Thank you, Zhen. 336 00:17:05,829 --> 00:17:06,680 Unfortunately, 337 00:17:06,680 --> 00:17:08,339 God didn't give us the chance. 338 00:17:08,880 --> 00:17:10,280 You ran here for nothing. 339 00:17:10,310 --> 00:17:11,109 This document 340 00:17:11,750 --> 00:17:12,609 is now useless. 341 00:17:13,160 --> 00:17:15,680 Did the pine selection end early? 342 00:17:15,890 --> 00:17:17,200 It hasn't even started yet. 343 00:17:17,200 --> 00:17:18,460 Don't even mention it. 344 00:17:19,030 --> 00:17:20,030 That Young Master of the Luo family, 345 00:17:20,030 --> 00:17:22,069 even before we could introduce our pine, 346 00:17:22,069 --> 00:17:22,920 glanced at our goods 347 00:17:22,920 --> 00:17:24,510 and humiliated us by saying, 348 00:17:24,510 --> 00:17:27,200 how dare we try to sell such low-quality goods to them. 349 00:17:27,200 --> 00:17:27,589 So, 350 00:17:27,589 --> 00:17:29,310 we were kicked out 351 00:17:29,960 --> 00:17:31,510 before we even met the pine appraiser. 352 00:17:31,510 --> 00:17:32,110 Forget it. 353 00:17:32,110 --> 00:17:32,920 The Luo family 354 00:17:33,270 --> 00:17:35,000 is too high-and-mighty for us! 355 00:17:35,030 --> 00:17:36,680 But we have so much pine. 356 00:17:37,130 --> 00:17:38,280 If the Luo family doesn't take it, 357 00:17:38,280 --> 00:17:39,350 who will? 358 00:17:41,640 --> 00:17:43,170 What a terrible situation. 359 00:17:51,400 --> 00:17:52,240 Come over. 360 00:17:53,160 --> 00:17:53,920 Quick. 361 00:17:58,030 --> 00:17:59,510 I might have a way 362 00:17:59,640 --> 00:18:00,440 to get the Luo family 363 00:18:00,440 --> 00:18:02,680 to buy your pine materials at a high price. 364 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:04,270 But you shouldn't spread it around 365 00:18:04,270 --> 00:18:05,870 once you get this advantage. 366 00:18:07,920 --> 00:18:08,550 Please. 367 00:18:08,550 --> 00:18:09,550 Thank you. 368 00:18:10,160 --> 00:18:11,290 Wait for my message. 369 00:18:15,920 --> 00:18:16,830 Say something. 370 00:18:17,880 --> 00:18:19,110 The pine appraiser 371 00:18:19,550 --> 00:18:21,000 suddenly fell ill 372 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:22,570 and can't come anymore. 373 00:18:22,640 --> 00:18:24,300 Why didn't you say so earlier? 374 00:18:24,440 --> 00:18:25,480 We need to choose 375 00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:27,440 the best quality pine today. 376 00:18:27,550 --> 00:18:28,310 I won't be able to pick 377 00:18:28,310 --> 00:18:29,750 so much wood by myself. 378 00:18:31,550 --> 00:18:32,240 Eldest Young Master, 379 00:18:32,240 --> 00:18:34,960 I-I can't find someone else on such short notice. 380 00:18:34,960 --> 00:18:36,000 This is Huizhou. 381 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,310 Ink workshops are everywhere. 382 00:18:37,310 --> 00:18:38,440 Find someone for me! 383 00:18:38,480 --> 00:18:40,080 Don't come back if you can't! 384 00:18:42,030 --> 00:18:42,720 Useless! 385 00:18:46,030 --> 00:18:46,920 You 386 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:48,070 dropped your shoe. 387 00:18:48,160 --> 00:18:49,960 Who's laughing there? 388 00:18:51,590 --> 00:18:53,000 Well, 389 00:18:53,050 --> 00:18:54,350 isn't this the famous Miss Li Zhen of Huizhou, 390 00:18:54,350 --> 00:18:55,880 who broke off an engagement 391 00:18:56,130 --> 00:18:58,530 so publicly on the streets? 392 00:18:58,560 --> 00:18:59,920 Such high praise, Eldest Young Master Luo. 393 00:18:59,920 --> 00:19:01,270 It's thanks to you 394 00:19:01,270 --> 00:19:03,470 that I have Huizhou attached to my name. 395 00:19:04,400 --> 00:19:06,160 I'm flattered, Miss Li Zhen. 396 00:19:06,590 --> 00:19:09,200 I just seized the opportunity— 397 00:19:09,200 --> 00:19:11,260 though this had nothing to do with me. 398 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,200 Thankfully, this situation is over. 399 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:14,000 Otherwise, 400 00:19:14,110 --> 00:19:15,790 you'd have taken 401 00:19:15,790 --> 00:19:17,450 every opportunity possible. 402 00:19:18,920 --> 00:19:20,200 You know me well. 403 00:19:21,680 --> 00:19:23,030 Miss Li Zhen, 404 00:19:23,510 --> 00:19:25,790 why are you here? 405 00:19:26,200 --> 00:19:27,110 I heard that 406 00:19:27,110 --> 00:19:28,720 you need a pine appraiser. 407 00:19:29,310 --> 00:19:30,770 I'm here to appraise pine. 408 00:19:31,030 --> 00:19:32,160 You? Appraise pine? 409 00:19:33,640 --> 00:19:36,110 Every piece of pine wood here watched you grow up. 410 00:19:36,110 --> 00:19:37,570 You want to appraise them? 411 00:19:37,640 --> 00:19:38,510 On what basis? 412 00:19:38,510 --> 00:19:40,310 Just on the fact that I am the top of the Five Ink-making Grandmasters, 413 00:19:40,310 --> 00:19:41,970 Li Jinshui's granddaughter. 414 00:19:42,240 --> 00:19:43,550 Ever since I first learned to read, 415 00:19:43,550 --> 00:19:45,510 my eyes have known only ink recipes. 416 00:19:45,510 --> 00:19:46,590 It's just appraising pine wood— 417 00:19:46,590 --> 00:19:47,640 that's nothing hard. 418 00:19:47,640 --> 00:19:48,720 How arrogant. 419 00:19:49,550 --> 00:19:50,720 Mr. Luo, 420 00:19:50,830 --> 00:19:52,230 do you dare to bet with me? 421 00:19:52,720 --> 00:19:54,160 Let's appraise the pine separately. 422 00:19:54,160 --> 00:19:55,000 If the ones I pick 423 00:19:55,000 --> 00:19:56,330 match the ones you pick, 424 00:19:56,350 --> 00:19:57,400 that means 425 00:19:57,680 --> 00:19:59,480 I can earn the title of a pine appraiser 426 00:19:59,480 --> 00:20:01,000 and be paid like one. 427 00:20:01,030 --> 00:20:02,440 And what if you don't? 428 00:20:08,350 --> 00:20:09,680 In that case, 429 00:20:10,680 --> 00:20:12,270 you can have this inkstick. 430 00:20:18,110 --> 00:20:19,880 You're betting with my young master 431 00:20:19,880 --> 00:20:21,750 with ink of this quality? 432 00:20:23,790 --> 00:20:24,550 Sure. 433 00:20:25,270 --> 00:20:26,920 I'll use this ink as a stake. 434 00:20:27,570 --> 00:20:28,890 If you choose well, 435 00:20:28,910 --> 00:20:30,710 not only will you get the reward, 436 00:20:30,750 --> 00:20:32,590 I'll give you another 10 taels. 437 00:20:32,590 --> 00:20:33,480 Young Master. 438 00:20:36,110 --> 00:20:37,110 What do you think? 439 00:20:37,960 --> 00:20:38,830 It's a deal. 440 00:21:11,750 --> 00:21:12,750 Miss Li Zhen. 441 00:21:14,240 --> 00:21:15,100 It's your turn. 442 00:21:22,240 --> 00:21:23,640 She's so young, 443 00:21:23,640 --> 00:21:25,350 what does she know? 444 00:21:25,480 --> 00:21:27,140 Does she know what to look for? 445 00:21:27,630 --> 00:21:28,350 Excuse me. 446 00:21:28,380 --> 00:21:29,010 Excuse me. 447 00:21:51,350 --> 00:21:52,750 You've made your choice? 448 00:21:54,980 --> 00:21:55,520 Come. 449 00:22:08,950 --> 00:22:10,350 [Zhao] [Feng] [Jiang] 450 00:22:12,160 --> 00:22:13,490 Did you see what I wrote? 451 00:22:14,270 --> 00:22:15,110 I, Li Zhen, 452 00:22:15,200 --> 00:22:17,060 will never do something so lowly. 453 00:22:21,400 --> 00:22:23,790 Interesting, Miss Li Zhen. 454 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,640 Very interesting. 455 00:22:30,350 --> 00:22:32,640 Mr. Luo, please keep your word. 456 00:22:33,350 --> 00:22:36,310 Take Miss Li Zhen to get her payment from the Luo family's accounting office. 457 00:22:36,310 --> 00:22:37,400 Yes, Young Master. 458 00:22:37,640 --> 00:22:38,240 Wait. 459 00:22:39,070 --> 00:22:40,040 Mr. Luo, 460 00:22:40,070 --> 00:22:41,110 are you really 461 00:22:41,640 --> 00:22:43,500 just going to choose these three? 462 00:22:46,030 --> 00:22:48,240 What do you mean? 463 00:22:49,310 --> 00:22:50,830 But the best pine material 464 00:22:50,880 --> 00:22:51,830 is not here. 465 00:22:52,350 --> 00:22:53,240 Then, 466 00:22:53,440 --> 00:22:55,960 where is the best pine? 467 00:23:03,650 --> 00:23:04,270 Okay. 468 00:23:04,550 --> 00:23:05,240 Deal. 469 00:23:07,590 --> 00:23:09,190 The Chen family from Lin'an! 470 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:10,600 Come over. 471 00:23:10,680 --> 00:23:11,240 All right! 472 00:23:11,240 --> 00:23:11,960 Coming! 473 00:23:11,960 --> 00:23:12,510 Come! 474 00:23:12,550 --> 00:23:13,030 He picked us! 475 00:23:13,030 --> 00:23:14,240 Turn around now! 476 00:23:20,510 --> 00:23:22,270 This wood is dark 477 00:23:22,270 --> 00:23:23,670 and its texture is rough. 478 00:23:23,880 --> 00:23:25,510 Not to mention my young master, 479 00:23:25,510 --> 00:23:28,110 even I've never seen such low-quality pine. 480 00:23:28,400 --> 00:23:28,880 Do... 481 00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:30,640 Do you think we are fools? 482 00:23:31,680 --> 00:23:33,310 Normally, 483 00:23:33,440 --> 00:23:35,680 good quality pine is light in color 484 00:23:35,960 --> 00:23:37,310 and smooth in texture. 485 00:23:37,720 --> 00:23:39,480 But according to ancient books, 486 00:23:39,480 --> 00:23:40,680 dwarf black pine 487 00:23:40,750 --> 00:23:41,990 has a jet-black color 488 00:23:42,030 --> 00:23:43,510 and feels as smooth as cream. 489 00:23:43,510 --> 00:23:44,590 If it's used to make ink, 490 00:23:44,590 --> 00:23:45,990 the ink'd be top quality. 491 00:23:46,480 --> 00:23:48,480 But it grows slowly— 492 00:23:48,680 --> 00:23:51,200 Less than three inches each year. 493 00:23:51,270 --> 00:23:51,960 Therefore, 494 00:23:52,070 --> 00:23:53,270 it's very precious. 495 00:24:00,720 --> 00:24:03,750 Is this the dwarf black pine you mentioned? 496 00:24:06,440 --> 00:24:07,400 Mr. Luo, 497 00:24:08,030 --> 00:24:08,920 why don't you 498 00:24:09,110 --> 00:24:10,770 take a closer look at this ink? 499 00:24:16,270 --> 00:24:18,240 You are devoted to making ink. 500 00:24:18,790 --> 00:24:20,250 It's not difficult for you 501 00:24:20,410 --> 00:24:22,140 to see if I'm telling the truth. 502 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:26,920 Miss Li Zhen. 503 00:24:28,240 --> 00:24:30,200 Dwarf black pine 504 00:24:30,640 --> 00:24:31,960 is indeed fine. 505 00:24:35,550 --> 00:24:36,400 Ping'an. 506 00:24:37,350 --> 00:24:38,440 Add this to the warehouse log. 507 00:24:38,440 --> 00:24:39,030 All right. 508 00:24:39,030 --> 00:24:39,750 Remember, 509 00:24:40,160 --> 00:24:41,720 put this batch of pine wood 510 00:24:42,240 --> 00:24:43,590 in the south warehouse. 511 00:24:43,750 --> 00:24:45,720 It has to be somewhere dry to avoid bug infestation. 512 00:24:45,720 --> 00:24:46,510 Got it? 513 00:24:46,550 --> 00:24:48,750 Due to the dampness of where it's grown, 514 00:24:48,790 --> 00:24:50,000 the storage of dwarf black pine 515 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:52,110 is also different from that of ordinary pine. 516 00:24:52,110 --> 00:24:53,160 It must be placed somewhere 517 00:24:53,160 --> 00:24:54,880 dark and humid. 518 00:24:55,110 --> 00:24:55,680 Otherwise, 519 00:24:55,680 --> 00:24:56,440 the inkstick would easily crack 520 00:24:56,440 --> 00:24:58,270 when it's used to make ink. 521 00:24:58,790 --> 00:24:59,750 Miss Li Zhen. 522 00:25:07,270 --> 00:25:08,070 Here you go, 523 00:25:08,200 --> 00:25:09,530 the silver you deserve. 524 00:25:13,750 --> 00:25:15,240 Do you need to weigh it? 525 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:17,110 No. 526 00:25:17,400 --> 00:25:18,330 I've counted it. 527 00:25:18,400 --> 00:25:19,330 Not a penny less. 528 00:25:21,440 --> 00:25:22,040 By the way, 529 00:25:22,110 --> 00:25:22,920 Mr. Luo, 530 00:25:23,680 --> 00:25:25,410 I have a presumptuous request. 531 00:25:25,550 --> 00:25:27,920 I came to appraise pine today on a whim. 532 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:30,070 I hope you won't spread the word. 533 00:25:30,510 --> 00:25:31,270 No problem. 534 00:25:31,790 --> 00:25:33,750 I also have a favor to ask. 535 00:25:34,550 --> 00:25:35,030 Sit. 536 00:25:37,440 --> 00:25:38,880 We don't have that many rules here. 537 00:25:38,880 --> 00:25:39,480 Sit. 538 00:25:44,350 --> 00:25:45,110 Miss, 539 00:25:46,440 --> 00:25:47,350 I want to 540 00:25:48,350 --> 00:25:51,080 invite you to work for the Luo family— how's that? 541 00:25:56,350 --> 00:25:58,270 Mr. Luo, 542 00:25:58,270 --> 00:26:00,270 you're someone I'd normally avoid. 543 00:26:03,590 --> 00:26:05,640 What do you know about me? 544 00:26:08,240 --> 00:26:09,750 If you want to judge me, 545 00:26:09,750 --> 00:26:11,680 it's useless to say anything else. 546 00:26:12,070 --> 00:26:13,600 All I care about in this life 547 00:26:13,750 --> 00:26:15,200 is ink. 548 00:26:16,230 --> 00:26:18,200 I hate the Tian family 549 00:26:18,480 --> 00:26:20,480 for tainting the reputation of ink. 550 00:26:21,110 --> 00:26:22,750 If you're interested in ink, 551 00:26:23,350 --> 00:26:24,350 I like you. 552 00:26:25,720 --> 00:26:28,380 Your family has a great recipe for ink blending, 553 00:26:29,830 --> 00:26:32,510 so I wanted to get it by any means. 554 00:26:34,960 --> 00:26:35,960 At this point in time, 555 00:26:35,960 --> 00:26:36,880 Miss Li Zhen, 556 00:26:37,510 --> 00:26:38,680 I, Luo Wensong, 557 00:26:40,510 --> 00:26:42,240 would like to apologize to you. 558 00:26:52,510 --> 00:26:54,440 I'm sincere about 559 00:26:54,680 --> 00:26:56,310 hiring you. 560 00:26:57,480 --> 00:26:59,830 I cherish your talent for ink making. 561 00:27:01,750 --> 00:27:02,590 Talent? 562 00:27:03,000 --> 00:27:04,960 Being talented doesn't mean I like it. 563 00:27:04,960 --> 00:27:06,070 In Huizhou, 564 00:27:06,200 --> 00:27:08,160 the ink industry is huge. 565 00:27:08,240 --> 00:27:10,070 Some obsess over it all their lives— 566 00:27:10,070 --> 00:27:11,330 and what comes of that? 567 00:27:12,250 --> 00:27:13,890 It's good enough for me 568 00:27:13,920 --> 00:27:16,030 to use my talent to cheat you 569 00:27:16,030 --> 00:27:17,030 out of your money. 570 00:27:18,110 --> 00:27:19,480 I can tell 571 00:27:19,550 --> 00:27:21,010 whether you like it or not. 572 00:27:22,830 --> 00:27:23,920 People often talk about 573 00:27:23,920 --> 00:27:27,160 how someone is talented at something, 574 00:27:28,550 --> 00:27:30,200 but they're just not interested in it 575 00:27:30,200 --> 00:27:31,400 and thus waste their time 576 00:27:31,400 --> 00:27:32,240 and their talent. 577 00:27:32,240 --> 00:27:34,070 That's bullshit. 578 00:27:34,750 --> 00:27:36,310 If you don't like it or obsess over it, 579 00:27:36,310 --> 00:27:37,790 that's not talent. 580 00:27:38,110 --> 00:27:39,960 Even if you get things right sometimes— 581 00:27:39,960 --> 00:27:41,880 that's just sometimes. 582 00:27:42,920 --> 00:27:45,590 It's not just sometimes for you. 583 00:27:46,200 --> 00:27:47,790 I could tell when you were 584 00:27:48,070 --> 00:27:49,590 appraising the pine just now. 585 00:27:49,590 --> 00:27:52,160 If you don't care about ink, 586 00:27:52,240 --> 00:27:54,400 how could you know it so well? 587 00:27:54,960 --> 00:27:55,640 Besides, 588 00:27:56,750 --> 00:27:57,480 Li Zhen, 589 00:27:58,640 --> 00:27:59,720 your family 590 00:28:00,200 --> 00:28:01,550 has been eliminated. 591 00:28:02,350 --> 00:28:04,750 Li Jinshui swore never to make ink again. 592 00:28:05,400 --> 00:28:08,030 If you really want to work with ink, 593 00:28:08,590 --> 00:28:10,310 and you don't come to the Luo family, 594 00:28:10,310 --> 00:28:12,240 do you have a better place to go? 595 00:28:13,960 --> 00:28:15,400 I'm curious too. 596 00:28:15,920 --> 00:28:16,920 I'm a woman. 597 00:28:17,200 --> 00:28:18,110 If you take me in, 598 00:28:18,110 --> 00:28:19,400 it's against the industry rules 599 00:28:19,400 --> 00:28:21,860 and the interests of the Li and Luo families. 600 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,350 Aren't you afraid that the Li family 601 00:28:23,350 --> 00:28:24,750 would invoke the Founder's Black Banner 602 00:28:24,750 --> 00:28:26,480 and come knocking at your door? 603 00:28:26,680 --> 00:28:28,140 Let me show you something. 604 00:28:34,920 --> 00:28:36,550 My aunt, Luo Mengzhen, 605 00:28:37,030 --> 00:28:38,830 gave this to me when I was three. 606 00:28:40,590 --> 00:28:41,790 Let me put it this way— 607 00:28:42,400 --> 00:28:45,070 half of the Luo family's ink business 608 00:28:45,400 --> 00:28:47,830 was established by my aunt, Luo Mengzhen. 609 00:28:48,270 --> 00:28:49,720 She was a woman too. 610 00:28:50,720 --> 00:28:51,510 Rules? 611 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,550 What are rules for? 612 00:28:53,640 --> 00:28:55,400 They are to get things done. 613 00:28:55,590 --> 00:28:56,480 To achieve something, 614 00:28:56,480 --> 00:28:57,750 if you need to break the rules, 615 00:28:57,750 --> 00:28:58,750 then break them. 616 00:29:03,440 --> 00:29:04,680 And your aunt... 617 00:29:09,400 --> 00:29:12,030 Red ink marks and blots out the dust before my eyes, 618 00:29:12,030 --> 00:29:15,230 this year's spring has vanished before I knew it was here. 619 00:29:16,880 --> 00:29:17,830 The only person 620 00:29:19,350 --> 00:29:21,240 I respect in Huizhou 621 00:29:22,030 --> 00:29:24,000 is my aunt, Luo Mengzhen. 622 00:29:29,640 --> 00:29:30,480 Mr. Luo. 623 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:31,960 At the end of the day, 624 00:29:32,240 --> 00:29:34,550 it was just because your pine appraiser was sick today 625 00:29:34,550 --> 00:29:36,270 and you needed temporary help. 626 00:29:36,270 --> 00:29:38,610 Where did all this talk come from? 627 00:29:39,160 --> 00:29:40,290 I don't understand. 628 00:29:40,680 --> 00:29:43,590 Whether I take the path of the ink industry or not 629 00:29:43,790 --> 00:29:46,000 has nothing to do with you. 630 00:29:47,880 --> 00:29:48,440 Goodbye. 631 00:29:53,920 --> 00:29:54,520 Oh, right. 632 00:29:54,920 --> 00:29:56,030 I forgot to mention this— 633 00:29:56,030 --> 00:29:57,030 dwarf black pine 634 00:29:57,030 --> 00:29:58,550 should be kept away from light. 635 00:29:58,550 --> 00:29:59,640 If you don't believe me, 636 00:29:59,640 --> 00:30:01,170 go check the ancient books. 637 00:30:17,320 --> 00:30:20,160 Enter the altar! 638 00:30:29,170 --> 00:30:32,170 Welcome the deity! 639 00:30:46,200 --> 00:30:47,110 Mother! 640 00:30:48,720 --> 00:30:49,310 Mother! 641 00:30:50,680 --> 00:30:51,240 Mother! 642 00:30:51,710 --> 00:30:52,640 Guess what? 643 00:30:52,790 --> 00:30:54,920 Today, I appraised pine for the Luo family 644 00:30:54,920 --> 00:30:55,750 and earned 645 00:30:55,880 --> 00:30:57,530 a reward of 20 taels! 646 00:31:00,350 --> 00:31:01,240 What's wrong, Mother? 647 00:31:01,240 --> 00:31:03,570 Aren't you happy even though I made money? 648 00:31:04,270 --> 00:31:05,750 Your grandpa insisted on going back to the ancestral home 649 00:31:05,750 --> 00:31:07,440 to attend the Li family's centennial ritual. 650 00:31:07,440 --> 00:31:08,720 I couldn't stop him! 651 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:10,330 The centennial ritual? 652 00:31:10,590 --> 00:31:11,550 Why would he go? 653 00:31:11,720 --> 00:31:13,200 Our family has been eliminated. 654 00:31:13,200 --> 00:31:14,680 Wouldn't going there be inviting humiliation? 655 00:31:14,680 --> 00:31:15,830 Exactly. 656 00:31:15,880 --> 00:31:16,750 But your grandpa 657 00:31:16,750 --> 00:31:18,350 dragged your brother along. 658 00:31:22,590 --> 00:31:23,240 Zhen! 659 00:31:23,830 --> 00:31:24,480 Zhen! 660 00:31:30,880 --> 00:31:32,240 Kneel! 661 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:40,510 Bow! 662 00:31:43,070 --> 00:31:44,310 Rise! 663 00:31:46,030 --> 00:31:47,510 Up! 664 00:31:51,030 --> 00:31:52,200 Kneel! 665 00:31:56,270 --> 00:31:57,440 Bow! 666 00:31:59,240 --> 00:32:00,350 Rise! 667 00:32:00,350 --> 00:32:02,480 Didn't Eighth Master Li get expelled? 668 00:32:02,680 --> 00:32:04,410 It's the centennial ceremony. 669 00:32:04,650 --> 00:32:06,410 The ancestors can refuse to acknowledge Eighth Master Li, 670 00:32:06,410 --> 00:32:08,740 but he cannot refuse to acknowledge them. 671 00:32:23,160 --> 00:32:25,200 Read the invocations! 672 00:32:26,070 --> 00:32:28,830 I shall serve you. 673 00:32:41,590 --> 00:32:42,790 Kneel! 674 00:32:45,790 --> 00:32:46,720 Bow! 675 00:32:46,790 --> 00:32:48,960 The Eighth Branch is so shameless. 676 00:32:49,640 --> 00:32:50,830 Rise! 677 00:32:52,830 --> 00:32:53,660 Up! 678 00:32:54,200 --> 00:32:55,160 Eighth Uncle. 679 00:32:57,200 --> 00:32:59,480 As an incompetent elder, 680 00:32:59,720 --> 00:33:01,350 don't be an eyesore here. 681 00:33:01,350 --> 00:33:02,310 Bow! 682 00:33:03,200 --> 00:33:04,000 You... 683 00:33:04,480 --> 00:33:05,340 Li Zhengliang. 684 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:08,310 Your father got drunk and made a mistake, 685 00:33:08,440 --> 00:33:10,640 causing the Li family to lose the right to Tribute Ink 686 00:33:10,640 --> 00:33:12,840 and causing my husband, Jingqi, to die. 687 00:33:13,160 --> 00:33:14,310 Everyone, 688 00:33:14,440 --> 00:33:15,720 what right do they have 689 00:33:15,720 --> 00:33:17,160 to worship their ancestors here? 690 00:33:17,160 --> 00:33:19,440 Eighth Master Li is just bowing in front of the ancestral hall. 691 00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:20,400 He didn't go in. 692 00:33:20,680 --> 00:33:22,720 Why are you being so aggressive? 693 00:33:22,810 --> 00:33:23,830 That's right. 694 00:33:23,830 --> 00:33:25,110 That's right. 695 00:33:25,430 --> 00:33:26,780 Am I being aggressive? 696 00:33:26,960 --> 00:33:28,960 He drove my family to their deaths. 697 00:33:28,980 --> 00:33:30,440 Can't I say anything about them? 698 00:33:30,440 --> 00:33:32,400 They are the sinners of the Li family. 699 00:33:32,400 --> 00:33:34,440 Not to mention in front of the ancestral hall, 700 00:33:34,440 --> 00:33:35,590 they should feel ashamed 701 00:33:35,590 --> 00:33:36,510 to even be in 702 00:33:36,510 --> 00:33:38,440 Shexian or Huizhou. 703 00:33:38,790 --> 00:33:39,880 Bow! 704 00:33:40,200 --> 00:33:42,200 Stop kowtowing here. 705 00:33:42,790 --> 00:33:44,400 You jinx. 706 00:33:44,550 --> 00:33:45,510 You will forever be sorry 707 00:33:45,510 --> 00:33:47,480 to our ancestors. 708 00:33:47,480 --> 00:33:50,070 You deserve to be condemned forever. 709 00:33:50,830 --> 00:33:51,960 Grandpa, let's go. 710 00:33:52,880 --> 00:33:54,280 The ceremony continues. 711 00:33:55,270 --> 00:33:56,030 Guards, 712 00:33:56,400 --> 00:33:57,590 remove them. 713 00:33:58,160 --> 00:33:59,220 What are you doing? 714 00:33:59,310 --> 00:33:59,830 What are you doing? 715 00:33:59,830 --> 00:34:00,560 Zhengliang. 716 00:34:00,880 --> 00:34:01,610 Zhengliang! 717 00:34:01,720 --> 00:34:02,450 Zhengliang. 718 00:34:03,400 --> 00:34:04,800 Causing a scene in public 719 00:34:04,880 --> 00:34:06,070 and disgracing our ancestors 720 00:34:06,070 --> 00:34:07,270 is something we shouldn't do. 721 00:34:07,270 --> 00:34:07,920 Grandpa. 722 00:34:07,920 --> 00:34:08,670 Zhengliang. 723 00:34:08,710 --> 00:34:10,239 Something we shouldn't do? 724 00:34:11,070 --> 00:34:12,360 Look at the state the Eighth Branch 725 00:34:12,360 --> 00:34:13,800 has brought the Li family to today. 726 00:34:13,800 --> 00:34:15,630 What have you not done? 727 00:34:17,030 --> 00:34:17,760 If I were you, 728 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:19,070 I would have gone to the underworld 729 00:34:19,070 --> 00:34:22,000 and asked Jingqi and our ancestors for forgiveness. 730 00:34:23,110 --> 00:34:24,310 If it weren't for you, 731 00:34:24,330 --> 00:34:25,320 Jingqi would have been 732 00:34:25,320 --> 00:34:27,480 the next head of the Li family. 733 00:34:28,400 --> 00:34:30,199 I would've been the clan matron. 734 00:34:31,400 --> 00:34:33,070 The Eighth Branch will forever 735 00:34:33,070 --> 00:34:34,550 be indebted to me! 736 00:34:45,400 --> 00:34:46,400 Jingqi's wife, 737 00:34:47,320 --> 00:34:48,230 hate me 738 00:34:49,030 --> 00:34:50,230 if you want. 739 00:34:50,960 --> 00:34:52,360 That's useless. 740 00:34:52,960 --> 00:34:55,360 If I hate you, will Jingqi come back to life? 741 00:34:55,800 --> 00:34:57,000 You all should die. 742 00:34:57,000 --> 00:34:58,280 Die! 743 00:34:58,630 --> 00:34:59,800 What are you waiting for? 744 00:34:59,800 --> 00:35:00,670 Go! 745 00:35:01,330 --> 00:35:01,960 We'll leave. 746 00:35:01,960 --> 00:35:02,630 Don't touch my grandpa! 747 00:35:02,630 --> 00:35:03,510 We'll leave. 748 00:35:03,670 --> 00:35:04,590 We'll leave. 749 00:35:05,400 --> 00:35:06,330 We'll leave now. 750 00:35:06,510 --> 00:35:07,440 We'll leave now. 751 00:35:07,670 --> 00:35:08,710 Li Zhengliang. 752 00:35:08,840 --> 00:35:10,280 This is the centennial ceremony. 753 00:35:10,280 --> 00:35:12,110 How dare you! 754 00:35:12,880 --> 00:35:14,280 Who do you think you are? 755 00:35:15,840 --> 00:35:16,510 Grandpa! 756 00:35:17,230 --> 00:35:17,980 -Grandpa! -Grandpa! 757 00:35:17,980 --> 00:35:18,980 Are you all right? 758 00:35:20,910 --> 00:35:22,660 Look at this family. 759 00:35:23,760 --> 00:35:25,760 They say they wouldn't do anything, 760 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:28,280 but here they are causing a ruckus. 761 00:35:28,920 --> 00:35:29,710 Li Zhen, 762 00:35:29,840 --> 00:35:31,920 you take after 763 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,280 your shrewd and barbaric mother! 764 00:35:33,280 --> 00:35:35,440 That's why you're an unwanted, cheap woman. 765 00:35:35,440 --> 00:35:36,320 What did you say? 766 00:35:36,320 --> 00:35:36,800 Say it again! 767 00:35:36,800 --> 00:35:37,550 Say that again! 768 00:35:37,550 --> 00:35:38,440 Say it again! 769 00:35:39,000 --> 00:35:39,630 You can insult me, 770 00:35:39,630 --> 00:35:40,630 but not my mother! 771 00:35:40,710 --> 00:35:42,000 Say it again, Tian Chanyue! 772 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,630 Grandpa! 773 00:35:42,630 --> 00:35:43,110 Zhen! 774 00:35:43,110 --> 00:35:43,840 Say it again! 775 00:35:43,880 --> 00:35:45,070 Stop shouting! 776 00:35:51,620 --> 00:35:54,540 Today is the centennial ceremony for me, Li Mo. 777 00:35:55,590 --> 00:35:57,510 What is the Eighth Branch doing? 778 00:35:57,880 --> 00:35:59,360 It wasn't us. 779 00:35:59,760 --> 00:36:01,110 Everyone saw it— 780 00:36:01,360 --> 00:36:02,800 she was the one who hit first. 781 00:36:02,800 --> 00:36:04,190 She hit first? 782 00:36:04,590 --> 00:36:06,920 If you had stayed at home, 783 00:36:07,060 --> 00:36:08,290 would she have hit you? 784 00:36:08,290 --> 00:36:08,670 You! 785 00:36:08,670 --> 00:36:09,400 Zhen. 786 00:36:10,630 --> 00:36:11,280 Zhen. 787 00:36:16,150 --> 00:36:16,920 Very well. 788 00:36:17,480 --> 00:36:18,740 It's an important day— 789 00:36:19,280 --> 00:36:20,760 I'll let this slide. 790 00:36:21,480 --> 00:36:22,190 Grandpa. 791 00:36:22,550 --> 00:36:23,680 Let's go home first. 792 00:36:24,280 --> 00:36:24,960 Let's go. 793 00:36:24,960 --> 00:36:26,070 Li Jinshui. 794 00:36:26,360 --> 00:36:29,400 How dare you pay respect to your ancestors? 795 00:36:29,590 --> 00:36:31,630 First, your grandson stole the ink recipe, 796 00:36:31,630 --> 00:36:35,560 and then you let Zhen go to the Luo family to make money appraising pine. 797 00:36:35,920 --> 00:36:38,880 Is this how one of the Five Ink-making Grandmasters should act? 798 00:36:38,880 --> 00:36:41,840 That was not the vow you made! 799 00:36:48,360 --> 00:36:49,110 Zhen. 800 00:36:50,150 --> 00:36:51,350 What pine appraisal? 801 00:36:53,070 --> 00:36:54,230 At this point, 802 00:36:54,320 --> 00:36:55,480 drop the act. 803 00:36:55,630 --> 00:36:56,480 Don't you find it disgusting? 804 00:36:56,480 --> 00:36:57,110 Enough! 805 00:37:00,880 --> 00:37:02,000 Everyone knows 806 00:37:02,080 --> 00:37:03,440 what happened with the ink recipe. 807 00:37:03,440 --> 00:37:05,840 The Tian and Luo families set my brother up. 808 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,800 Even if my brother was careless, 809 00:37:07,960 --> 00:37:09,320 you blocked the bridal sedan in public 810 00:37:09,320 --> 00:37:10,950 and forced Grandpa to make a vow. 811 00:37:10,950 --> 00:37:13,070 We don't owe each other anything anymore. 812 00:37:13,070 --> 00:37:14,530 As for the pine appraisal, 813 00:37:14,710 --> 00:37:15,630 I had no choice 814 00:37:16,150 --> 00:37:17,670 since I have debts 815 00:37:17,880 --> 00:37:18,760 to pay. 816 00:37:18,880 --> 00:37:20,810 I had to make a bet with Luo Wensong. 817 00:37:20,880 --> 00:37:22,340 I have no ulterior motive. 818 00:37:22,630 --> 00:37:24,800 My grandfather doesn't know about this either. 819 00:37:24,800 --> 00:37:26,110 Don't you slander us! 820 00:37:26,150 --> 00:37:27,880 Whether it's slander 821 00:37:27,930 --> 00:37:30,560 or you're just good at quibbling, 822 00:37:30,760 --> 00:37:32,280 I'm sure everyone knows. 823 00:37:32,750 --> 00:37:35,750 If it weren't because Seventh Grandmother liked you, 824 00:37:35,800 --> 00:37:37,190 you would have been 825 00:37:37,550 --> 00:37:40,070 kicked out of Shexian 826 00:37:40,070 --> 00:37:41,400 and Huizhou. 827 00:37:42,110 --> 00:37:43,710 I hope you suffer for the rest of your life 828 00:37:43,710 --> 00:37:46,170 and will never be able to turn things around! 829 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:49,590 All these years, 830 00:37:50,950 --> 00:37:52,960 our family has been atoning for losing the rights to Tribute Ink 831 00:37:52,960 --> 00:37:54,280 and the loss of our kin. 832 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:57,040 But it has already happened. 833 00:37:57,760 --> 00:37:59,190 We can't change the past. 834 00:38:00,070 --> 00:38:02,510 We just want to live an honest life 835 00:38:02,550 --> 00:38:04,400 and help our family survive. 836 00:38:05,230 --> 00:38:07,960 Why won't you give us a way out? 837 00:38:08,110 --> 00:38:10,710 It's not that I can't forgive you, 838 00:38:11,400 --> 00:38:14,000 but that Li Ink can't forgive 839 00:38:14,110 --> 00:38:15,760 those who betray our ancestors 840 00:38:15,760 --> 00:38:18,400 and destroy our ancestors' foundation. 841 00:38:25,400 --> 00:38:26,190 Zhen. 842 00:38:26,510 --> 00:38:27,040 Let's go. 843 00:38:27,050 --> 00:38:28,570 Grandpa, let me finish. 844 00:38:30,150 --> 00:38:32,950 Many things happened to my family when I was a child. 845 00:38:32,950 --> 00:38:34,180 Though I was a child, 846 00:38:34,510 --> 00:38:35,880 I know everything happened 847 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:37,760 because of ink. 848 00:38:38,510 --> 00:38:39,480 From then on, 849 00:38:40,030 --> 00:38:41,110 ink became 850 00:38:41,110 --> 00:38:42,570 an unspoken taboo at home. 851 00:38:43,880 --> 00:38:44,960 All these years, 852 00:38:45,670 --> 00:38:46,710 Grandpa, Mother, 853 00:38:47,070 --> 00:38:47,920 Brother, 854 00:38:48,230 --> 00:38:48,960 and I 855 00:38:49,110 --> 00:38:50,710 have been very careful. 856 00:38:51,590 --> 00:38:53,480 We've been avoiding it, 857 00:38:53,480 --> 00:38:55,670 wanting to just live our own lives. 858 00:38:56,480 --> 00:38:57,710 But there are always people 859 00:38:57,710 --> 00:38:59,510 who wouldn't let us off the hook. 860 00:39:00,110 --> 00:39:02,570 The Luo family covets Grandpa's ink recipe. 861 00:39:03,000 --> 00:39:05,930 The Tian family wants Grandpa's ink-making skills. 862 00:39:06,400 --> 00:39:08,440 You threaten us only because 863 00:39:08,670 --> 00:39:10,880 you're afraid of what Grandpa has mastered throughout his life— 864 00:39:10,880 --> 00:39:13,030 you're afraid that the Eighth Branch will be able to start anew. 865 00:39:13,030 --> 00:39:14,150 No matter what we do, 866 00:39:14,150 --> 00:39:16,030 it is always wrong in your eyes. 867 00:39:17,070 --> 00:39:18,270 Since I can't escape, 868 00:39:19,030 --> 00:39:20,000 I shan't 869 00:39:20,550 --> 00:39:21,960 hide anymore. 870 00:39:23,190 --> 00:39:24,280 We will 871 00:39:24,800 --> 00:39:26,400 continue to stay in Huizhou. 872 00:39:26,400 --> 00:39:27,860 We're not going anywhere. 873 00:39:28,070 --> 00:39:30,270 We will live a better life than you, too! 874 00:39:33,150 --> 00:39:34,150 Uncle Jingdong. 875 00:39:35,110 --> 00:39:36,190 Fourth Aunt. 876 00:39:37,280 --> 00:39:38,880 Just watch! 877 00:39:39,840 --> 00:39:40,710 Third Brother. 878 00:39:41,030 --> 00:39:42,280 Stop wasting your breath on them. 879 00:39:42,280 --> 00:39:43,840 Drive them away! Shoo! 880 00:39:43,960 --> 00:39:44,760 I'm sorry. 881 00:39:44,960 --> 00:39:45,360 I'm sorry. 882 00:39:45,360 --> 00:39:46,110 Don't touch my grandpa! 883 00:39:46,110 --> 00:39:46,510 Sorry. 884 00:39:46,510 --> 00:39:47,460 Don't touch my grandpa! 885 00:39:47,460 --> 00:39:48,450 We'll leave. 886 00:39:48,480 --> 00:39:49,140 Don't move! 887 00:39:49,360 --> 00:39:50,000 I'm sorry. 888 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:50,660 Don't move! 889 00:39:50,880 --> 00:39:51,670 Don't move! 890 00:39:51,880 --> 00:39:52,710 Don't move! 891 00:39:52,800 --> 00:39:53,110 Jin. 892 00:39:53,110 --> 00:39:54,030 Don't you dare move. 893 00:39:54,030 --> 00:39:54,880 I'll kill anyone 894 00:39:54,880 --> 00:39:56,080 who dares to touch us! 895 00:39:56,110 --> 00:39:57,000 What are you doing? 896 00:39:57,000 --> 00:39:57,760 Put down the knife! 897 00:39:57,760 --> 00:39:59,400 The ceremony is completed. 898 00:40:27,280 --> 00:40:27,920 Zhen. 899 00:40:28,360 --> 00:40:28,960 Zhen! 900 00:40:30,150 --> 00:40:30,670 What... 901 00:40:30,670 --> 00:40:32,030 What are you doing? 902 00:40:34,030 --> 00:40:34,920 From now on, 903 00:40:35,400 --> 00:40:38,190 this will be the ancestral altar for the Eighth Branch. 904 00:40:38,190 --> 00:40:38,710 You... 905 00:40:38,880 --> 00:40:40,150 Nonsense! 906 00:40:40,320 --> 00:40:42,760 That's not something you can build at will! 907 00:40:47,760 --> 00:40:48,480 Zhen. 908 00:40:48,800 --> 00:40:49,860 What are you doing? 909 00:40:57,070 --> 00:40:58,070 Stop right there! 910 00:41:00,550 --> 00:41:01,760 How can you touch 911 00:41:02,590 --> 00:41:04,250 the Grandmaster's portrait! 912 00:41:05,800 --> 00:41:06,530 Zhengliang. 913 00:41:07,760 --> 00:41:09,400 Bring back the Grandmaster's 914 00:41:09,400 --> 00:41:10,230 portrait. 915 00:41:13,480 --> 00:41:14,280 Zhen. 916 00:41:16,360 --> 00:41:17,000 Zhen. 917 00:41:17,030 --> 00:41:18,360 How inappropriate! 918 00:41:23,960 --> 00:41:25,880 Even if you want to worship the ancestors, 919 00:41:25,880 --> 00:41:27,880 you don't have to go to the Li family. 920 00:41:27,960 --> 00:41:29,630 There is no rule saying 921 00:41:29,920 --> 00:41:31,840 we can't build our own ancestral hall. 922 00:41:31,840 --> 00:41:32,880 Zhen. 923 00:41:34,310 --> 00:41:35,940 One stroke can't write two Li's. 924 00:41:35,940 --> 00:41:38,020 It can't write one either. 925 00:41:38,480 --> 00:41:40,510 Breaking rules to build an ancestral altar 926 00:41:40,510 --> 00:41:41,590 is better than you being humiliated 927 00:41:41,590 --> 00:41:43,590 by going to the Li family to blindly practice filial piety. 928 00:41:43,590 --> 00:41:44,850 Have you thought about 929 00:41:45,480 --> 00:41:46,810 Mother, Brother, and me 930 00:41:47,390 --> 00:41:49,130 when you acted like this today? 931 00:41:50,110 --> 00:41:51,880 We are your family! 932 00:41:51,960 --> 00:41:52,760 Grandpa. 933 00:41:53,510 --> 00:41:54,920 Zhen is right. 934 00:41:55,880 --> 00:41:57,540 I will take what you said today 935 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,480 as a joke. 936 00:42:03,190 --> 00:42:04,520 Don't mention it again. 937 00:42:05,590 --> 00:42:06,760 You were forced 938 00:42:07,070 --> 00:42:09,190 by them to make the vow. 939 00:42:09,590 --> 00:42:11,550 And today, you were bullied by them like that. 940 00:42:11,550 --> 00:42:13,320 My heart aches. 941 00:42:15,590 --> 00:42:17,280 I hate your foolishness. 942 00:42:19,110 --> 00:42:20,880 But I hate myself for not being able 943 00:42:20,880 --> 00:42:22,070 to protect you. 944 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,360 From now on, 945 00:42:26,150 --> 00:42:27,760 I won't allow anyone 946 00:42:27,760 --> 00:42:29,360 to bully our family again. 947 00:42:30,920 --> 00:42:33,030 They're afraid that we will start an ink business 948 00:42:33,030 --> 00:42:34,510 and that we will do well. 949 00:42:35,320 --> 00:42:36,580 I will do exactly that. 950 00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:39,030 I will live even better than they do. 951 00:42:39,360 --> 00:42:40,480 From now on, 952 00:42:41,190 --> 00:42:41,960 I, 953 00:42:42,360 --> 00:42:44,280 swearing to our ancestors, 954 00:42:45,000 --> 00:42:46,960 will start learning ink blending. 955 00:42:47,880 --> 00:42:50,610 Every bit of shame the Eighth Branch has endured, 956 00:42:50,840 --> 00:42:53,920 every ounce of dignity my father and grandfather lost— 957 00:42:54,320 --> 00:42:55,520 I will take it all back 958 00:42:55,800 --> 00:42:58,000 with ink, in the light of day. 959 00:42:59,670 --> 00:43:00,550 Grandpa! 960 00:43:01,030 --> 00:43:02,670 Please teach me how to make ink!