1 00:01:30,500 --> 00:01:34,979 [The Heir] 2 00:01:35,500 --> 00:01:37,950 [Episode 18] 3 00:01:37,990 --> 00:01:42,070 [Entry Permit for the Tribute Ink Selection] 4 00:01:41,100 --> 00:01:42,039 His Majesty 5 00:01:42,400 --> 00:01:44,920 has moved up the Tribute Ink selection. 6 00:01:45,870 --> 00:01:47,479 Looking across Huizhou, 7 00:01:48,280 --> 00:01:50,200 the Tian family is stuck in lawsuits, 8 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:51,400 while the Chen family 9 00:01:52,479 --> 00:01:54,140 hasn't launched anything new 10 00:01:54,509 --> 00:01:56,310 except the Scholar Ink. 11 00:01:56,680 --> 00:01:58,759 Driven by stress, Lord Yan 12 00:01:59,400 --> 00:02:01,120 came to us and tried 13 00:02:01,560 --> 00:02:03,640 to reconcile us and Zhen. 14 00:02:04,430 --> 00:02:05,400 Today, 15 00:02:05,400 --> 00:02:07,280 we rejected his kindness. 16 00:02:09,150 --> 00:02:10,840 We should pay a visit to him 17 00:02:11,400 --> 00:02:12,190 someday 18 00:02:12,240 --> 00:02:13,800 and apologize in person. 19 00:02:13,960 --> 00:02:16,420 The problem is how we express our apologies. 20 00:02:16,430 --> 00:02:18,310 Are we going to bring Li Zhen along? 21 00:02:18,310 --> 00:02:19,520 If so, before that happens, 22 00:02:19,520 --> 00:02:21,470 should we also hold a grand ceremony 23 00:02:21,470 --> 00:02:22,840 to welcome the Eighth Branch back? 24 00:02:22,840 --> 00:02:23,960 Well said. 25 00:02:25,800 --> 00:02:28,329 Lord Yan obviously looks down on the Li family 26 00:02:28,560 --> 00:02:30,890 and thinks everyone of us as incompetent. 27 00:02:31,150 --> 00:02:32,400 For insisting that we must attend 28 00:02:32,400 --> 00:02:34,360 the Tribute Ink selection with that girl, 29 00:02:34,360 --> 00:02:36,150 he's such a foolish eunuch. 30 00:02:36,910 --> 00:02:38,110 In my opinion, it is he 31 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:40,680 who owes an apology to the Sixth Uncle and the Third Brother. 32 00:02:40,680 --> 00:02:41,430 Enough. 33 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:43,590 If this gets out, 34 00:02:43,840 --> 00:02:45,590 where will the Li family stand? 35 00:02:46,280 --> 00:02:47,870 You must refrain from saying such words again. 36 00:02:47,870 --> 00:02:48,670 Do you hear me? 37 00:02:50,360 --> 00:02:51,560 Yes, Sister-in-law. 38 00:02:54,430 --> 00:02:55,490 As a matter of fact, 39 00:02:55,590 --> 00:02:56,990 Lord Yan took that action 40 00:02:57,120 --> 00:02:59,000 because he holds the Li family in high regard. 41 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:00,310 He holds us in high regard? 42 00:03:00,310 --> 00:03:03,310 Does that mean he has to attach the Eighth Branch to us? 43 00:03:04,680 --> 00:03:05,610 Sister-in-law, 44 00:03:06,120 --> 00:03:08,030 you also think that we should have Zhen back for the selection, 45 00:03:08,030 --> 00:03:08,710 don't you? 46 00:03:11,910 --> 00:03:13,840 Didn't Zhen already make it clear? 47 00:03:13,910 --> 00:03:15,310 She refuses to come back. 48 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:17,710 As someone expelled from the clan, 49 00:03:17,710 --> 00:03:19,970 is she even entitled to refuse anything? 50 00:03:20,560 --> 00:03:21,490 Sister-in-law, 51 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:24,000 do you mean 52 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,520 that if Zhen agrees, 53 00:03:25,840 --> 00:03:27,800 we should admit her back into the clan? 54 00:03:27,800 --> 00:03:28,870 Is it what you're suggesting? 55 00:03:28,870 --> 00:03:29,630 Shut up! 56 00:03:31,079 --> 00:03:32,680 Are you out of your mind, huh? 57 00:03:38,870 --> 00:03:39,870 The Li family 58 00:03:40,560 --> 00:03:42,160 has declined to such a state. 59 00:03:43,120 --> 00:03:45,590 If there were full of talents and excellent ink products 60 00:03:45,590 --> 00:03:46,710 like before, 61 00:03:47,280 --> 00:03:48,280 would Lord Yan 62 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:50,430 have said those words today? 63 00:03:51,430 --> 00:03:52,870 Father, are you saying 64 00:03:53,030 --> 00:03:54,310 that even you don't think 65 00:03:54,310 --> 00:03:57,030 I'm able to create the new Yunsong Ink? 66 00:03:58,560 --> 00:04:00,800 None of you have faith in me, do you? 67 00:04:01,800 --> 00:04:04,680 Nobody in this family believes in me, right? 68 00:04:04,680 --> 00:04:05,400 Jingdong! 69 00:04:05,710 --> 00:04:06,190 You... 70 00:04:06,190 --> 00:04:06,800 Father. 71 00:04:07,750 --> 00:04:08,520 Aunt Rujun. 72 00:04:09,430 --> 00:04:10,520 Over the past few months, 73 00:04:10,520 --> 00:04:13,080 Jingdong has spent days and nights in the ink workshop. 74 00:04:13,080 --> 00:04:14,280 He would even sacrifice his soul 75 00:04:14,280 --> 00:04:16,230 to the new Yunsong Ink if it could help. 76 00:04:16,230 --> 00:04:17,390 I believe we will surely 77 00:04:17,390 --> 00:04:19,120 be granted the privilege to produce the Tribute Ink 78 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:21,850 if we send Jingdong's creation to the selection. 79 00:04:22,720 --> 00:04:23,600 Halt! 80 00:04:26,390 --> 00:04:27,270 Sit down. 81 00:04:41,600 --> 00:04:42,630 This is my fault. 82 00:04:44,240 --> 00:04:45,370 This is all my fault. 83 00:04:49,310 --> 00:04:50,600 I fought Jinshui for nearly 84 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:51,930 the entirety of my life. 85 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:57,090 I also forced Jingdong to compete with Jingqi 86 00:04:57,870 --> 00:04:58,920 and Jingfu 87 00:05:00,070 --> 00:05:01,160 when he was little. 88 00:05:02,190 --> 00:05:03,850 The Tribute Ink case years ago 89 00:05:04,680 --> 00:05:05,810 took Jingqi's life. 90 00:05:06,190 --> 00:05:07,120 Jingfu 91 00:05:07,430 --> 00:05:08,160 died outside 92 00:05:08,160 --> 00:05:10,360 and couldn't even be buried in the ancestral grave. 93 00:05:10,360 --> 00:05:12,040 Jinshui was expelled from the clan. 94 00:05:12,040 --> 00:05:14,160 He even swore an oath 95 00:05:14,430 --> 00:05:15,890 to never make ink anymore. 96 00:05:16,560 --> 00:05:19,490 There's no one left for me and my son to fight against. 97 00:05:21,080 --> 00:05:22,400 Given that, 98 00:05:22,430 --> 00:05:24,360 we've been tormenting each other. 99 00:05:26,870 --> 00:05:28,330 You, Jingdong, are always 100 00:05:29,390 --> 00:05:32,040 harboring resentment and antagonizing others. 101 00:05:32,040 --> 00:05:33,240 As for your wife, 102 00:05:33,720 --> 00:05:35,320 she is cautious in every way, 103 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:36,870 trying to protect and pamper you 104 00:05:36,870 --> 00:05:38,480 out of fear of more damage to your legs, 105 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:40,409 which will break your heart again. 106 00:05:40,430 --> 00:05:41,750 And your son... 107 00:05:42,430 --> 00:05:44,430 Every day, he is busy doing heaven knows what 108 00:05:44,430 --> 00:05:46,600 and never steps into the ink workshop. 109 00:05:47,560 --> 00:05:48,650 Look what has become 110 00:05:48,650 --> 00:05:50,510 of a perfectly fine young man. 111 00:05:53,270 --> 00:05:54,600 You're criticizing me. 112 00:05:57,720 --> 00:05:58,850 Then what about you? 113 00:06:01,270 --> 00:06:03,920 Apart from supervising production in the ink workshop, 114 00:06:03,920 --> 00:06:06,450 have you ever made one single piece of new ink? 115 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:08,390 That aside, you even 116 00:06:09,270 --> 00:06:11,750 picked a terrible man 117 00:06:12,310 --> 00:06:14,920 for your daughter as her husband! 118 00:06:14,950 --> 00:06:16,850 Aren't you ashamed when you reprimand me? 119 00:06:16,850 --> 00:06:18,800 It's the father's fault for not properly educating his son! 120 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:19,630 Jingdong! 121 00:06:20,920 --> 00:06:22,680 You've gone way out of line. 122 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:24,170 Quick, come with me. 123 00:06:25,600 --> 00:06:26,480 Old Madam, 124 00:06:26,560 --> 00:06:27,360 Sixth Master, 125 00:06:27,390 --> 00:06:29,430 something happened in the ink workshop! 126 00:06:29,430 --> 00:06:30,070 Old Madam, 127 00:06:30,070 --> 00:06:30,720 Sixth Master, 128 00:06:30,720 --> 00:06:32,240 Manager Shao is taking a group of ink-makers 129 00:06:32,240 --> 00:06:35,040 to the ancestral hall to petition for Miss Li Zhen. 130 00:06:55,159 --> 00:06:55,960 Sixth Master. 131 00:06:56,390 --> 00:06:57,270 Young Master. 132 00:07:00,360 --> 00:07:01,720 What are you lot up to? 133 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:02,800 Sixth Master, 134 00:07:02,950 --> 00:07:04,010 glad that you came. 135 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:06,190 Upon hearing about the main family's discussion 136 00:07:06,190 --> 00:07:08,390 on whether to let Miss Li Zhen return for the Tribute Ink selection, 137 00:07:08,390 --> 00:07:10,430 we decided to come and petition for her. 138 00:07:10,430 --> 00:07:11,230 Sixth Master, 139 00:07:11,240 --> 00:07:12,430 we wrongly blamed Miss Li Zhen 140 00:07:12,430 --> 00:07:13,950 for the previous ink recipe incident. 141 00:07:13,950 --> 00:07:15,510 We'd like to apologize to her in person. 142 00:07:15,510 --> 00:07:17,000 That's right, Sixth Master. 143 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:18,480 The ancient lacquer-soot ink recreated by Miss Li Zhen 144 00:07:18,480 --> 00:07:19,600 has become a top seller in Li Ink. 145 00:07:19,600 --> 00:07:22,040 And her creation of Fu Jin Ink is deeply favored by Lord Yan. 146 00:07:22,040 --> 00:07:22,870 Plus, the medicinal ink 147 00:07:22,870 --> 00:07:24,920 is a legacy left by the Li ancestors. 148 00:07:25,240 --> 00:07:26,750 It's only reasonable to enter these two types of ink 149 00:07:26,750 --> 00:07:28,000 into the Tribute Ink selection. 150 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,240 If Miss Li Zhen returns, 151 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:31,430 Li Ink will surely regain the privilege to produce the Tribute Ink. 152 00:07:31,430 --> 00:07:32,360 -Sixth Master, -Sixth Master, 153 00:07:32,360 --> 00:07:35,690 -please let Miss Li Zhen back. -please let Miss Li Zhen back. 154 00:07:40,159 --> 00:07:42,950 So none of you believe the Sixth Branch then? 155 00:07:45,430 --> 00:07:47,390 You don't think I, Li Jingdong, am 156 00:07:48,190 --> 00:07:51,240 competent for the Tribute Ink selection, do you? 157 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,070 Manager Shao. 158 00:07:54,510 --> 00:07:55,360 Young Master, 159 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:57,570 I don't mean any of that. 160 00:07:57,950 --> 00:07:59,600 We just want what's the best for Li Ink. 161 00:07:59,600 --> 00:08:00,430 Jingdong, 162 00:08:01,870 --> 00:08:03,480 don't be rude to Manager Shao. 163 00:08:03,480 --> 00:08:04,070 Father, 164 00:08:05,040 --> 00:08:06,970 as the manager of the ink workshop, 165 00:08:07,600 --> 00:08:10,200 he's meddling with the main family's affairs, 166 00:08:10,430 --> 00:08:11,390 and has gathered 167 00:08:11,480 --> 00:08:12,810 a large group of workers 168 00:08:13,260 --> 00:08:14,700 to petition for Li Zhen. 169 00:08:15,600 --> 00:08:17,680 Isn't he overstepping his boundaries? 170 00:08:17,680 --> 00:08:19,920 I'm only voicing what we all have in our hearts. 171 00:08:19,920 --> 00:08:22,630 We're acting solely in the best interests of the main family. 172 00:08:22,630 --> 00:08:23,630 What main family? 173 00:08:24,920 --> 00:08:25,980 The Eighth Branch? 174 00:08:26,920 --> 00:08:28,380 Is Li Zhen your master now? 175 00:08:30,120 --> 00:08:30,920 Sixth Master, 176 00:08:31,040 --> 00:08:32,440 please be the judge here. 177 00:08:32,840 --> 00:08:33,510 We are... 178 00:08:33,720 --> 00:08:35,510 doing this in good faith. 179 00:08:35,909 --> 00:08:38,169 The Tian family is troubled by lawsuits. 180 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:41,000 The Chen family can't offer a top-tier ink product as of now. 181 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:41,750 This year, 182 00:08:41,750 --> 00:08:43,120 Li Ink stands 183 00:08:43,150 --> 00:08:44,910 the highest chance of winning. 184 00:08:45,120 --> 00:08:46,840 Please let Miss Li Zhen come back 185 00:08:46,840 --> 00:08:48,840 so as to reclaim the authority over the Tribute Ink. 186 00:08:48,840 --> 00:08:51,640 -Reclaim the authority! -Reclaim the authority! 187 00:08:53,080 --> 00:08:55,240 Listen up, all of you. 188 00:08:57,240 --> 00:08:58,600 Even without Li Zhen, 189 00:08:59,440 --> 00:09:00,510 I, Li Jingdong, am 190 00:09:00,510 --> 00:09:04,110 still able to regain the privilege of producing the Tribute Ink. 191 00:09:04,240 --> 00:09:05,960 Now, go back to your work. 192 00:09:09,870 --> 00:09:11,000 Move! 193 00:09:46,270 --> 00:09:47,840 We in the Sixth Branch are 194 00:09:48,910 --> 00:09:51,110 incapable of sustaining the Li family. 195 00:09:52,720 --> 00:09:54,120 My son is incapable 196 00:09:55,080 --> 00:09:56,790 of managing Li Ink well. 197 00:09:59,390 --> 00:10:02,480 I, Li Jinhe, am woefully incompetent. 198 00:10:08,790 --> 00:10:09,920 I'm so incompetent. 199 00:10:50,270 --> 00:10:51,720 Father, stop hitting him! 200 00:10:51,720 --> 00:10:53,630 Or Jingfu will die! 201 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:55,690 If you must hit someone, hit me! 202 00:11:02,500 --> 00:11:03,580 I volunteer... 203 00:11:04,750 --> 00:11:06,000 to be removed... 204 00:11:07,030 --> 00:11:08,490 from the family register. 205 00:11:23,670 --> 00:11:24,980 Please. 206 00:11:25,390 --> 00:11:28,320 Please save my father. 207 00:11:28,320 --> 00:11:29,960 Please come out here. 208 00:11:38,870 --> 00:11:39,720 Mother, 209 00:11:40,550 --> 00:11:43,720 just because our names were removed from the family register, 210 00:11:43,720 --> 00:11:47,000 does that mean we're no longer part of the Li family? 211 00:11:47,000 --> 00:11:48,360 From today on, 212 00:11:48,910 --> 00:11:50,240 forget about that home. 213 00:11:51,080 --> 00:11:52,440 This is our home now. 214 00:11:53,030 --> 00:11:54,090 Do you understand? 215 00:11:55,200 --> 00:11:55,960 Yes. 216 00:11:56,670 --> 00:11:57,550 I'll kill anyone 217 00:11:57,550 --> 00:11:58,750 who dares to touch us! 218 00:11:58,840 --> 00:12:00,360 The ritual is completed. 219 00:12:22,480 --> 00:12:23,030 Sister, 220 00:12:24,440 --> 00:12:25,510 did you ask me to come 221 00:12:25,510 --> 00:12:26,360 talk about 222 00:12:26,390 --> 00:12:27,920 the Tribute Ink selection? 223 00:12:29,840 --> 00:12:33,240 Li Zhen has declined Lord Yan's invitation to the selection. 224 00:12:33,440 --> 00:12:34,770 This matter is now known 225 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:36,550 to everyone in Huizhou. 226 00:12:37,240 --> 00:12:38,840 You are seeking cooperation 227 00:12:38,840 --> 00:12:39,910 with both Li Ink 228 00:12:39,910 --> 00:12:41,960 and the New Li Ink. 229 00:12:43,150 --> 00:12:45,600 Her absence from the Tribute Ink selection will inevitably 230 00:12:45,600 --> 00:12:47,720 affect the military supplies procurement. 231 00:12:47,720 --> 00:12:49,450 You should try to persuade her. 232 00:13:05,030 --> 00:13:06,120 In recent years, 233 00:13:06,550 --> 00:13:08,360 ink-making talents in Huizhou have dwindled. 234 00:13:08,360 --> 00:13:12,480 Other prefectures have been in charge of the Tribute Ink production for years. 235 00:13:12,480 --> 00:13:13,510 For nearly a year, 236 00:13:14,150 --> 00:13:16,080 among all the new Hui Ink products, 237 00:13:16,120 --> 00:13:18,550 only the ancient lacquer-soot ink and the Nine-Treasure Ink 238 00:13:18,550 --> 00:13:19,910 have stood out. 239 00:13:20,030 --> 00:13:21,270 And both of them 240 00:13:21,670 --> 00:13:23,870 are creations of Li Zhen. 241 00:13:24,960 --> 00:13:27,270 Given that, you should understand the importance 242 00:13:27,270 --> 00:13:29,070 of her attending the selection. 243 00:13:33,550 --> 00:13:35,200 Sister, I understand that. 244 00:13:36,030 --> 00:13:37,120 However... it is I 245 00:13:37,390 --> 00:13:40,030 who has been taking care of our ink business in Huizhou. 246 00:13:40,030 --> 00:13:41,670 Please don't worry, Sister. 247 00:13:42,790 --> 00:13:44,600 I'm not doubting your ability. 248 00:13:45,550 --> 00:13:47,550 The military supplies procurement 249 00:13:47,670 --> 00:13:49,360 is just too significant an issue. 250 00:13:49,360 --> 00:13:51,480 We are deeply indebted to Marshal Qi and the general, 251 00:13:51,480 --> 00:13:53,630 so naturally this heavy responsibility should be ours. 252 00:13:53,630 --> 00:13:54,510 No blunders 253 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:56,130 are allowed in this matter. 254 00:14:00,960 --> 00:14:01,720 I know. 255 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:28,120 "I wonder if things will remain 256 00:14:28,630 --> 00:14:30,270 the same after today." 257 00:14:34,890 --> 00:14:36,340 It's a doubt about 258 00:14:36,370 --> 00:14:38,570 whether joy will continue after today. 259 00:14:39,030 --> 00:14:39,830 What is it now? 260 00:14:40,240 --> 00:14:41,570 Something on your mind? 261 00:14:43,200 --> 00:14:45,510 The poet did an even better job writing the last sentence: 262 00:14:45,510 --> 00:14:46,870 "Savor today's happiness while it lasts, 263 00:14:46,870 --> 00:14:49,330 as what tomorrow brings is not our concern." 264 00:14:51,080 --> 00:14:52,510 It's truly difficult for ordinary people 265 00:14:52,510 --> 00:14:55,170 to reach the famous poet Mr. Tao's state of mind. 266 00:14:56,440 --> 00:14:57,240 Look, 267 00:14:57,510 --> 00:14:59,150 the weather is lovely today. 268 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:01,360 If you can't continue with the reading, 269 00:15:01,360 --> 00:15:03,840 why not take Mr. Tao's advice 270 00:15:05,870 --> 00:15:07,080 and have some tea 271 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,550 and pastries, 272 00:15:09,910 --> 00:15:11,750 so as to savor today's joy while it lasts? 273 00:15:11,750 --> 00:15:13,410 Stop beating around the bush. 274 00:15:13,910 --> 00:15:15,640 Just say whatever on your mind. 275 00:15:18,630 --> 00:15:20,360 I'm not trying to say anything. 276 00:15:21,600 --> 00:15:23,860 I haven't visited the New Li Ink Workshop 277 00:15:23,870 --> 00:15:25,360 since the renovation was done. 278 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:26,760 That's why I came see you. 279 00:15:30,870 --> 00:15:31,840 Don't you have 280 00:15:32,600 --> 00:15:34,030 anything else to say? 281 00:15:35,390 --> 00:15:36,150 No, nothing. 282 00:15:51,120 --> 00:15:51,920 You're right. 283 00:15:52,240 --> 00:15:53,320 The weather is so lovely 284 00:15:53,320 --> 00:15:54,360 today. 285 00:15:55,720 --> 00:15:57,200 Staying indoors to read 286 00:15:57,200 --> 00:15:59,330 would be a waste of beautiful scenery. 287 00:16:01,480 --> 00:16:02,390 Do you have time today? 288 00:16:02,390 --> 00:16:03,030 Yes. 289 00:16:03,910 --> 00:16:04,960 I'll take you somewhere then. 290 00:16:04,960 --> 00:16:05,690 Let's go now. 291 00:16:15,120 --> 00:16:15,840 Careful. 292 00:16:21,480 --> 00:16:23,360 Whenever I feel distraught, 293 00:16:24,030 --> 00:16:25,270 I would come here. 294 00:16:26,150 --> 00:16:27,240 Every time I'm at this place, 295 00:16:27,240 --> 00:16:28,640 I would feel much better. 296 00:16:30,150 --> 00:16:32,030 Mr. Dongtu is unattached to the mundane world, 297 00:16:32,030 --> 00:16:33,080 while you, Zhen, are 298 00:16:33,080 --> 00:16:34,320 a lady of her word. 299 00:16:35,150 --> 00:16:36,680 I truly find you admirable. 300 00:16:37,390 --> 00:16:38,840 I'm so flattered, Master Qi. 301 00:16:38,840 --> 00:16:40,370 This is just the beginning. 302 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:43,390 Realizing Mr. Dongtu's dream 303 00:16:43,550 --> 00:16:44,480 is by no means 304 00:16:44,510 --> 00:16:46,000 an overnight effort. 305 00:16:46,200 --> 00:16:46,840 Fine. 306 00:16:47,550 --> 00:16:48,610 Then from today on, 307 00:16:49,000 --> 00:16:50,120 count me in. 308 00:16:54,670 --> 00:16:55,510 I know you came 309 00:16:56,120 --> 00:16:57,270 meet me today just to talk me 310 00:16:57,270 --> 00:16:59,200 into attending the Tribute Ink selection. 311 00:16:59,200 --> 00:17:00,360 Over these few days, 312 00:17:00,870 --> 00:17:04,069 everyone thinks I should attend the Tribute Ink selection. 313 00:17:04,069 --> 00:17:05,200 But they are unaware 314 00:17:05,680 --> 00:17:07,160 that the Tribute Ink 315 00:17:08,109 --> 00:17:09,589 is like a thorn in my side. 316 00:17:10,240 --> 00:17:11,720 Every time I think of it, 317 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:13,750 all that comes to mind 318 00:17:15,160 --> 00:17:17,619 is the whipping my father was punished with, 319 00:17:18,349 --> 00:17:20,109 the pouring rain in which I knelt before the Li Residence 320 00:17:20,109 --> 00:17:21,270 with my brother, 321 00:17:23,030 --> 00:17:24,560 the tears my mother shedded 322 00:17:25,160 --> 00:17:28,490 in front of my father's memorial tablet without us knowing, 323 00:17:28,880 --> 00:17:30,510 and my grandfather's hands, 324 00:17:31,110 --> 00:17:33,240 stained dark by years of working with ink— 325 00:17:33,240 --> 00:17:35,300 yet they could never touch ink again. 326 00:17:37,350 --> 00:17:40,210 I hate to get involved in the family power struggle. 327 00:17:41,750 --> 00:17:43,070 I also hate to be a pawn 328 00:17:43,440 --> 00:17:45,110 in the Tribute Ink battle. 329 00:17:45,880 --> 00:17:49,080 I want to be away from those nightmares as far as possible. 330 00:17:51,750 --> 00:17:53,310 Do you know why I haven't 331 00:17:53,550 --> 00:17:55,750 brought up the Tribute Ink today at all? 332 00:17:57,960 --> 00:17:59,310 Because what I value... 333 00:18:00,550 --> 00:18:01,440 is you, 334 00:18:01,720 --> 00:18:02,720 Zhen. 335 00:18:03,880 --> 00:18:08,010 This has nothing to do with you attending the Tribute Ink selection or not. 336 00:18:09,860 --> 00:18:12,160 Plus, as I'm looking at this pinewood again today, 337 00:18:12,160 --> 00:18:13,560 I'm feeling more assured 338 00:18:13,880 --> 00:18:15,880 that even without the authority over the Tribute Ink, 339 00:18:15,880 --> 00:18:17,030 you, Li Zhen, 340 00:18:17,640 --> 00:18:19,830 will definitely become Ming's 341 00:18:19,830 --> 00:18:21,110 best ink maker one day. 342 00:18:24,030 --> 00:18:24,880 Ming's 343 00:18:25,590 --> 00:18:26,830 best ink maker? 344 00:18:29,790 --> 00:18:30,550 I aspire 345 00:18:30,550 --> 00:18:33,440 to become a much greater ink maker 346 00:18:33,440 --> 00:18:34,480 than my grandfather. 347 00:18:34,480 --> 00:18:36,160 I want everyone in Huizhou— 348 00:18:36,200 --> 00:18:36,750 no— 349 00:18:36,830 --> 00:18:39,030 everyone in Ming 350 00:18:39,240 --> 00:18:41,350 to know my name, Li Zhen. 351 00:18:41,590 --> 00:18:42,720 I believe you. 352 00:18:44,160 --> 00:18:45,440 Your words 353 00:18:46,160 --> 00:18:48,020 have reminded me of an old friend. 354 00:18:50,550 --> 00:18:52,480 I guess it must be... 355 00:18:53,000 --> 00:18:53,960 that 356 00:18:54,680 --> 00:18:56,200 cowardly little boy, right? 357 00:18:56,200 --> 00:18:57,930 Don't say that about my friend. 358 00:18:58,350 --> 00:18:59,110 Fine, sure. 359 00:19:00,310 --> 00:19:01,830 If he were still alive, 360 00:19:02,310 --> 00:19:03,240 he would be 361 00:19:03,640 --> 00:19:04,830 about your age now. 362 00:19:07,400 --> 00:19:09,600 But he surely wouldn't be as tall as you. 363 00:19:09,790 --> 00:19:12,390 Because you said he was only this big last time. 364 00:19:17,640 --> 00:19:18,400 Qi Jiu, 365 00:19:19,270 --> 00:19:20,730 I never thought you'd come 366 00:19:21,750 --> 00:19:23,880 for something other than to persuade me. 367 00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:24,640 You are the first one 368 00:19:24,640 --> 00:19:27,960 who isn't trying to talk me into attending the Tribute Ink selection. 369 00:19:27,960 --> 00:19:29,000 But I'm aware 370 00:19:29,110 --> 00:19:30,400 that you came to Huizhou this time 371 00:19:30,400 --> 00:19:31,930 exactly for the selection. 372 00:19:32,400 --> 00:19:34,660 My decision might put you in a tough spot. 373 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:37,960 If you want to withdraw your investment in the New Li Ink Workshop, 374 00:19:37,960 --> 00:19:39,240 I'll have no complaints. 375 00:19:39,240 --> 00:19:40,030 No, no. 376 00:19:40,720 --> 00:19:42,960 I've always trusted my own judgment. 377 00:19:43,030 --> 00:19:43,920 It's just 378 00:19:44,070 --> 00:19:46,070 that I trust you even more right now. 379 00:19:46,160 --> 00:19:47,820 So I definitely won't withdraw my investment 380 00:19:47,820 --> 00:19:49,280 in the New Li Ink Workshop. 381 00:19:49,680 --> 00:19:50,640 Zhen, 382 00:19:51,200 --> 00:19:53,160 just do whatever you want. 383 00:20:00,720 --> 00:20:01,440 Then... 384 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:04,590 If the New Li Ink Workshop performs 385 00:20:04,590 --> 00:20:06,390 better and better in the future, 386 00:20:06,480 --> 00:20:09,410 I'll be glad to give you an extra share of the benefits 387 00:20:09,550 --> 00:20:11,610 as a reward for your trust in me today. 388 00:20:12,550 --> 00:20:13,350 Good. 389 00:20:13,880 --> 00:20:15,310 I'll be waiting to receive 390 00:20:15,310 --> 00:20:16,790 dividends from you then, Zhen. 391 00:20:16,790 --> 00:20:17,450 No problem. 392 00:20:17,960 --> 00:20:18,880 This pinewood 393 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:20,590 is the witness to our pact. 394 00:20:21,160 --> 00:20:21,680 Sure. 395 00:20:32,270 --> 00:20:32,790 Come on, 396 00:20:32,790 --> 00:20:33,550 dear guests, 397 00:20:33,550 --> 00:20:34,550 this way, please. 398 00:20:39,110 --> 00:20:41,160 Ronghua, I hope this letter finds you well. 399 00:20:41,160 --> 00:20:42,480 Autumn has just arrived. 400 00:20:42,480 --> 00:20:43,940 How are you in the capital? 401 00:20:44,350 --> 00:20:46,270 Everything is as usual in Huizhou. 402 00:20:46,270 --> 00:20:49,440 The New Li Ink Workshop has started off on the right track. 403 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:51,680 An adequate number of ink-makers and workers have been hired. 404 00:20:51,680 --> 00:20:52,440 This time, 405 00:20:52,790 --> 00:20:55,000 I've even managed to recruit a female worker. 406 00:20:55,000 --> 00:20:56,640 The business is picking up. 407 00:20:57,270 --> 00:20:58,270 Ronghua, will you 408 00:20:58,270 --> 00:21:01,160 return to Huizhou for this year's Mid-Autumn Festival? 409 00:21:01,160 --> 00:21:02,310 If you will, 410 00:21:02,640 --> 00:21:04,440 we must have a proper gathering. 411 00:21:08,270 --> 00:21:09,110 Ronghua. 412 00:21:12,270 --> 00:21:12,920 Mother. 413 00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:24,920 Be seated. 414 00:21:29,640 --> 00:21:31,880 I'm so sorry that Qi unluckily 415 00:21:32,550 --> 00:21:34,480 passed away due to a sudden illness 416 00:21:34,630 --> 00:21:37,030 before he could marry you. 417 00:21:37,960 --> 00:21:40,640 Today, I'm here to ask you 418 00:21:41,640 --> 00:21:43,720 about your plans for the future. 419 00:21:46,070 --> 00:21:46,790 Mother, 420 00:21:47,240 --> 00:21:50,240 although I couldn't become your daughter-in-law for real, 421 00:21:50,240 --> 00:21:52,100 you treat me as your own, and saved 422 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:54,130 the Tian family from grave trouble. 423 00:21:54,130 --> 00:21:55,860 For that, I'm deeply grateful. 424 00:21:59,310 --> 00:22:00,770 Mother, if you don't mind, 425 00:22:00,920 --> 00:22:03,520 I'd love to be a loyal companion to you forever, 426 00:22:03,590 --> 00:22:05,000 paying respects morning and evening, 427 00:22:05,000 --> 00:22:06,510 so as to repay your great kindness by fulfilling filial duties 428 00:22:06,510 --> 00:22:08,110 in the Young Master's stead. 429 00:22:08,510 --> 00:22:09,440 Get up. 430 00:22:13,110 --> 00:22:13,790 Sit down. 431 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,790 Ronghua, 432 00:22:19,310 --> 00:22:22,350 you may call me Aunt from now on. 433 00:22:24,040 --> 00:22:26,490 Yes, Aunt Wan. 434 00:22:26,960 --> 00:22:28,480 I will keep that in mind. 435 00:22:33,070 --> 00:22:35,110 Given your young age, 436 00:22:35,270 --> 00:22:38,270 staying in the manor all day will definitely bore you. 437 00:22:38,310 --> 00:22:39,170 How about this? 438 00:22:39,200 --> 00:22:40,110 In a few days, 439 00:22:40,590 --> 00:22:42,920 I will take you to meet Sage Qing He. 440 00:22:43,090 --> 00:22:45,020 He is now a noble royal preceptor. 441 00:22:45,480 --> 00:22:46,920 If he agrees to let you stick around, 442 00:22:46,920 --> 00:22:48,850 you'll get to see more of the world. 443 00:22:52,060 --> 00:22:52,740 There you are, Hua'er. 444 00:22:52,740 --> 00:22:53,500 Hua'er. 445 00:22:55,430 --> 00:22:56,280 Zhen! 446 00:22:56,310 --> 00:22:56,830 Hua'er. 447 00:22:56,830 --> 00:22:57,920 The New Li Ink Workshop's business 448 00:22:57,920 --> 00:22:59,200 is really booming now. 449 00:22:59,200 --> 00:23:00,200 Come sit down. 450 00:23:00,510 --> 00:23:01,440 Here, be seated. 451 00:23:02,240 --> 00:23:02,830 Zhen, 452 00:23:03,270 --> 00:23:04,930 let me tell you some good news. 453 00:23:06,440 --> 00:23:07,550 Starting today, 454 00:23:07,640 --> 00:23:10,040 I will be working in the New Li Ink Workshop. 455 00:23:10,310 --> 00:23:10,830 Really? 456 00:23:10,920 --> 00:23:11,200 Really. 457 00:23:11,200 --> 00:23:12,550 Has the Seventh Grandmother agreed? 458 00:23:12,550 --> 00:23:13,960 Yes. Not only that, 459 00:23:14,030 --> 00:23:16,290 she also asked me to bring you something. 460 00:23:17,440 --> 00:23:19,880 She said the freshly fermented stinky mandarin fish inside 461 00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:21,790 is your favorite, Zhen. 462 00:23:21,790 --> 00:23:23,990 So she had me deliver it to you in person. 463 00:23:24,160 --> 00:23:26,000 How considerate of the Seventh Grandmother. 464 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:28,480 But why are there pine branches on top? 465 00:23:29,480 --> 00:23:32,960 The Seventh Grandmother said this is a Huizhou tradition. 466 00:23:33,070 --> 00:23:34,640 It symbolizes 467 00:23:34,830 --> 00:23:37,000 everlasting prosperity 468 00:23:37,030 --> 00:23:38,200 and good luck. 469 00:23:38,990 --> 00:23:41,830 So, I plucked some from the pine yard. 470 00:23:41,830 --> 00:23:43,430 That was why I came a bit late. 471 00:23:45,590 --> 00:23:46,350 Anything wrong? 472 00:23:46,350 --> 00:23:47,240 What's wrong? 473 00:23:49,510 --> 00:23:50,640 It's the fish head. 474 00:23:51,480 --> 00:23:52,590 Just the fish head. 475 00:23:53,270 --> 00:23:55,480 Zhen, you gave me such a fright. 476 00:23:55,680 --> 00:23:56,720 I have so much more to say, 477 00:23:56,720 --> 00:23:58,200 yet I can't speak it out now. 478 00:23:58,200 --> 00:23:59,590 Alright. 479 00:23:59,680 --> 00:24:00,960 My bad, Hua'er. 480 00:24:01,070 --> 00:24:02,720 Go on. Go on with your talk. 481 00:24:05,030 --> 00:24:06,790 Next, there's a message 482 00:24:06,790 --> 00:24:08,520 from the Seventh Grandmother. 483 00:24:13,510 --> 00:24:14,840 She said, "Little Zhen, 484 00:24:15,640 --> 00:24:19,300 it's up to the Li family to decide about the Tribute Ink selection. 485 00:24:19,890 --> 00:24:21,440 After all, this is an obstacle 486 00:24:21,440 --> 00:24:23,840 that the Li family must tackle on their own. 487 00:24:23,920 --> 00:24:26,000 It is in no way related to you. 488 00:24:26,590 --> 00:24:28,880 Should they win or lose, 489 00:24:29,160 --> 00:24:30,640 it won't concern you. 490 00:24:31,110 --> 00:24:32,270 Little Zhen, 491 00:24:32,310 --> 00:24:35,350 just try your best to run the New Li Ink Workshop. 492 00:24:36,790 --> 00:24:39,680 Also, congratulations on creating Fu Jin Ink 493 00:24:40,070 --> 00:24:42,160 and helping others out of hot water. 494 00:24:42,310 --> 00:24:46,110 That makes you truly worthy of being called upright and honorable." 495 00:24:49,400 --> 00:24:51,200 I didn't say a single word wrong. 496 00:25:00,670 --> 00:25:02,930 Many thanks to the Seventh Grandmother. 497 00:25:13,350 --> 00:25:14,110 Hua'er, 498 00:25:15,240 --> 00:25:16,510 where did you say 499 00:25:16,920 --> 00:25:18,640 you got these pine branches? 500 00:25:19,160 --> 00:25:20,550 The Li family's pine yard. 501 00:25:20,550 --> 00:25:21,480 Anything wrong? 502 00:25:22,520 --> 00:25:24,640 Come with me to the Li family's pine yard. 503 00:25:24,640 --> 00:25:25,920 What for? 504 00:25:28,750 --> 00:25:29,680 Mr. Zhao! 505 00:25:30,480 --> 00:25:32,240 Bring a message to the Sixth Master at Li Ink. 506 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:33,000 Tell him... 507 00:25:33,820 --> 00:25:36,880 there might be a problem with the Li family's pine yard. 508 00:25:47,440 --> 00:25:48,750 Hua'er, hurry. 509 00:26:00,310 --> 00:26:01,310 This way, Hua'er. 510 00:26:04,030 --> 00:26:04,830 Do be careful. 511 00:26:20,680 --> 00:26:21,880 As I speculated, it is 512 00:26:22,750 --> 00:26:24,090 an outbreak of pine wilt disease. 513 00:26:24,090 --> 00:26:25,730 The ink workshop has the pine yard 514 00:26:25,730 --> 00:26:27,660 inspected once every half a month. 515 00:26:28,160 --> 00:26:30,350 How did they fail to detect this situation? 516 00:26:30,350 --> 00:26:32,400 Pine wilt disease spreads very quickly. 517 00:26:32,400 --> 00:26:34,030 It tends to occur in obscure locations. 518 00:26:34,030 --> 00:26:35,420 Unless one happens to cut off 519 00:26:35,420 --> 00:26:37,160 a pine tree's trunk in the early stages, 520 00:26:37,160 --> 00:26:38,270 the condition can't be noticed. 521 00:26:38,270 --> 00:26:39,310 However, now, 522 00:26:39,830 --> 00:26:41,400 the illness has reached the top branches 523 00:26:41,400 --> 00:26:43,110 and entered an incurable phase. 524 00:26:43,110 --> 00:26:45,310 W-What should we do then? 525 00:26:45,990 --> 00:26:47,990 Li Ink is known for its pine soot ink. 526 00:26:48,680 --> 00:26:50,440 Now, with this outbreak of pine wilt disease, 527 00:26:50,440 --> 00:26:52,510 the production will inevitably decrease. 528 00:26:52,510 --> 00:26:55,240 It'll also likely to affect Li Ink's performance 529 00:26:55,480 --> 00:26:57,140 in the Tribute Ink selection. 530 00:26:57,960 --> 00:26:58,750 Hua'er! 531 00:27:00,070 --> 00:27:01,200 Sixth Grandfather! 532 00:27:01,880 --> 00:27:02,750 Sixth Grandfather. 533 00:27:02,750 --> 00:27:03,440 Hua'er. 534 00:27:05,830 --> 00:27:06,550 Zhen, 535 00:27:07,070 --> 00:27:08,330 how are the pine trees? 536 00:27:10,900 --> 00:27:11,900 Give me the knife! 537 00:27:13,680 --> 00:27:14,880 -Sixth Grandfather! -Sixth Grandfather! 538 00:27:14,880 --> 00:27:15,830 No need to examine those. 539 00:27:15,830 --> 00:27:17,630 I've just had a check over there! 540 00:27:18,920 --> 00:27:19,480 Hold it. 541 00:27:34,310 --> 00:27:36,510 Heaven has turned against us Li family. 542 00:27:38,310 --> 00:27:41,110 Heaven has turned against us Li family! 543 00:27:55,520 --> 00:27:56,270 Old Madam, 544 00:27:56,510 --> 00:27:57,570 Eldest Young Lady. 545 00:28:04,640 --> 00:28:05,480 Sixth Uncle. 546 00:28:14,960 --> 00:28:16,200 It's true. 547 00:28:16,930 --> 00:28:18,890 It's truly the pine wilt disease. 548 00:28:23,920 --> 00:28:24,880 Jinhe, 549 00:28:26,110 --> 00:28:27,370 now, will it be too late 550 00:28:27,960 --> 00:28:31,400 to preserve the woods by cutting down the infected trees? 551 00:28:34,510 --> 00:28:35,710 If we had taken action 552 00:28:36,400 --> 00:28:37,350 half a month earlier, 553 00:28:37,350 --> 00:28:39,550 a patch of the woods might be protected. 554 00:28:39,920 --> 00:28:42,720 But now, the disease is spreading to every corner. 555 00:28:42,920 --> 00:28:46,380 We can do nothing but wait for the trees to recover on their own. 556 00:28:46,640 --> 00:28:48,900 It will take at least three to five years. 557 00:28:49,160 --> 00:28:51,290 The number could go up to as high as ten. 558 00:28:56,200 --> 00:28:57,310 Manager Shao, 559 00:28:58,030 --> 00:28:59,830 how much pine wood is left 560 00:29:00,350 --> 00:29:02,350 in the ink workshop now? 561 00:29:02,750 --> 00:29:04,720 Can it help us finish 562 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:06,640 all the existing orders? 563 00:29:08,550 --> 00:29:10,010 Old Madam, we have exactly 564 00:29:10,030 --> 00:29:11,690 500 cubic meters of pine wood. 565 00:29:12,200 --> 00:29:13,510 If we use it sparingly, 566 00:29:14,160 --> 00:29:16,360 it might last us for another two months. 567 00:29:23,590 --> 00:29:25,110 Right now, 568 00:29:25,970 --> 00:29:27,570 we have no choice but to pause 569 00:29:27,640 --> 00:29:29,170 the development of new ink. 570 00:29:30,640 --> 00:29:32,640 Pool all the pine wood together 571 00:29:32,640 --> 00:29:34,750 to quickly produce ordered ink. 572 00:29:35,030 --> 00:29:36,920 Send someone out of town 573 00:29:37,110 --> 00:29:38,920 to look for new pine wood 574 00:29:38,920 --> 00:29:41,030 to fill the future shortage. 575 00:29:41,240 --> 00:29:42,100 Mother, are you 576 00:29:42,270 --> 00:29:45,000 giving up on the upcoming Tribute Ink selection? 577 00:29:46,400 --> 00:29:47,240 Rujun, 578 00:29:48,750 --> 00:29:50,210 the Li family has long been 579 00:29:50,640 --> 00:29:51,880 without a foothold. 580 00:29:53,240 --> 00:29:54,700 The Tribute Ink selection 581 00:29:56,720 --> 00:29:59,510 is our only chance to turn things around. 582 00:30:01,000 --> 00:30:02,240 Yes, Mother. 583 00:30:06,510 --> 00:30:07,480 Jinhe, 584 00:30:09,030 --> 00:30:11,830 the Tribute Ink selection is held every few years. 585 00:30:11,960 --> 00:30:13,510 Even if we bail on it this time, 586 00:30:13,510 --> 00:30:15,440 we can still go for it another time. 587 00:30:16,110 --> 00:30:19,550 However, if we stop the supply of pine soot ink, 588 00:30:20,070 --> 00:30:21,920 we'll suffer a loss 589 00:30:23,030 --> 00:30:24,440 of ink buyers. 590 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:28,640 They will go find another supplier. 591 00:30:28,960 --> 00:30:30,400 When that happens, 592 00:30:30,510 --> 00:30:33,200 the Li family will really become destitute! 593 00:30:33,750 --> 00:30:35,210 Ever since ancient times, 594 00:30:35,720 --> 00:30:37,400 survival has always been 595 00:30:37,750 --> 00:30:39,480 prioritized over prosperity. 596 00:30:39,960 --> 00:30:41,360 The Li family's business 597 00:30:42,160 --> 00:30:43,420 has always centered on 598 00:30:43,880 --> 00:30:46,550 pine soot ink for large orders. 599 00:30:47,200 --> 00:30:48,310 If... 600 00:30:49,590 --> 00:30:52,190 the foundation of our family business is gone, 601 00:30:52,830 --> 00:30:56,200 what else will be left for us? 602 00:30:58,520 --> 00:31:00,730 [Ink Recipe] 603 00:31:14,750 --> 00:31:16,720 Jingdong, it's time to eat. 604 00:31:16,750 --> 00:31:18,550 Take it away. I'm not hungry. 605 00:31:20,030 --> 00:31:21,590 Grab a few bites at least. 606 00:31:21,590 --> 00:31:23,320 I'm telling you to take it away. 607 00:31:28,880 --> 00:31:29,510 Father. 608 00:31:48,070 --> 00:31:48,790 Jingdong, 609 00:31:49,550 --> 00:31:51,030 eat some of it at least. 610 00:31:52,680 --> 00:31:55,270 Don't let Ying's good intentions go to waste. 611 00:31:55,680 --> 00:31:56,350 Father, 612 00:31:57,000 --> 00:31:59,070 the Tribute Ink selection will begin soon. 613 00:31:59,070 --> 00:32:00,480 I'm running out of time. 614 00:32:05,110 --> 00:32:08,040 We won't attend the upcoming Tribute Ink selection. 615 00:32:12,400 --> 00:32:13,000 Father, 616 00:32:15,160 --> 00:32:16,690 what are you talking about? 617 00:32:16,880 --> 00:32:19,400 I'm saying that we're quitting the Tribute Ink selection. 618 00:32:19,400 --> 00:32:20,510 Why? 619 00:32:20,980 --> 00:32:23,000 There's an outbreak of pine wilt disease in the pine yard. 620 00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:23,590 Father, 621 00:32:25,160 --> 00:32:26,620 even with that condition, 622 00:32:26,790 --> 00:32:28,990 we can still go out to look for pine wood. 623 00:32:30,310 --> 00:32:32,310 Why do we have to quit the selection? 624 00:32:32,590 --> 00:32:34,480 Why must we give up, Father? 625 00:32:35,830 --> 00:32:36,510 Father. 626 00:32:41,750 --> 00:32:42,480 Father! 627 00:32:43,550 --> 00:32:44,830 We must not bail on it. 628 00:32:46,590 --> 00:32:47,310 Father, 629 00:32:49,110 --> 00:32:51,200 do you know how much effort I've put 630 00:32:52,200 --> 00:32:54,270 into this selection? 631 00:32:56,480 --> 00:32:58,960 We can't just give up, Father. 632 00:32:59,110 --> 00:33:00,070 Listen to me... 633 00:33:00,070 --> 00:33:01,790 No, you listen to me, Father. 634 00:33:02,880 --> 00:33:05,000 Do you remember what you told me 635 00:33:05,000 --> 00:33:06,720 when I was a child? 636 00:33:08,160 --> 00:33:09,640 You said that men should 637 00:33:10,270 --> 00:33:11,440 always fight 638 00:33:12,030 --> 00:33:13,240 and strive, 639 00:33:14,510 --> 00:33:16,510 and that quitting is not an option. 640 00:33:16,960 --> 00:33:18,160 Do you remember? 641 00:33:18,440 --> 00:33:21,310 You said that the Eighth Branch 642 00:33:21,550 --> 00:33:23,750 was not superior to us the Sixth Branch. 643 00:33:24,160 --> 00:33:25,510 So I took your words. 644 00:33:26,200 --> 00:33:27,400 I was more 645 00:33:27,680 --> 00:33:29,140 hardworking and diligent 646 00:33:29,270 --> 00:33:30,550 than Jingfu and Jingqi 647 00:33:30,550 --> 00:33:32,590 when I was little. 648 00:33:32,680 --> 00:33:34,400 I did it so that one day 649 00:33:34,400 --> 00:33:36,270 everyone would come to realize 650 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:37,590 that I, 651 00:33:37,960 --> 00:33:39,350 your son Li Jingdong, am 652 00:33:39,400 --> 00:33:40,960 better than them both! 653 00:33:40,960 --> 00:33:42,070 Just hear me out... 654 00:33:42,070 --> 00:33:42,830 Father! 655 00:33:44,480 --> 00:33:46,540 The Eighth Branch has been expelled. 656 00:33:46,640 --> 00:33:49,070 Isn't this the best time for us the Sixth Branch 657 00:33:49,070 --> 00:33:50,510 to prove ourselves? 658 00:33:52,440 --> 00:33:55,720 I will have everyone know 659 00:33:56,110 --> 00:33:58,240 that I, Li Jingdong, am 660 00:33:58,270 --> 00:34:00,400 the backbone of this family! 661 00:34:01,070 --> 00:34:03,960 I am better than that little girl Li Zhen! 662 00:34:04,920 --> 00:34:07,180 The Li family does have a competent heir. 663 00:34:07,880 --> 00:34:08,480 Father, 664 00:34:09,880 --> 00:34:11,210 I don't care what you do. 665 00:34:11,800 --> 00:34:12,960 But I will by no means 666 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,800 back down! 667 00:35:08,810 --> 00:35:13,140 [Champion of Ink Making] 668 00:35:15,110 --> 00:35:17,170 My dear seventh and eighth brothers, 669 00:35:19,070 --> 00:35:20,870 I'm sorry to be a disappointment 670 00:35:23,920 --> 00:35:25,710 to you and the Li family. 671 00:35:37,400 --> 00:35:38,360 I'm sorry. 672 00:35:53,710 --> 00:35:55,710 Zhen, Zhen. 673 00:35:56,150 --> 00:35:57,840 Why are you back so late today? 674 00:35:59,110 --> 00:36:02,190 Mother, after much consideration on the pine wilt disease, 675 00:36:02,190 --> 00:36:04,100 I think I should tell Grandpa about it. 676 00:36:04,100 --> 00:36:05,760 Anyway, Wuyuan isn't far away. 677 00:36:05,760 --> 00:36:08,510 I plan to go pick Grandpa up early tomorrow morning. 678 00:36:08,510 --> 00:36:10,620 You're heading to Wuyuan tomorrow morning? 679 00:36:10,620 --> 00:36:11,210 Yes. 680 00:36:17,030 --> 00:36:17,920 Grandpa? 681 00:36:18,030 --> 00:36:18,760 Father? 682 00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:20,210 Why would you come back? 683 00:36:20,960 --> 00:36:22,430 I got a message from Rujun. 684 00:36:22,800 --> 00:36:24,840 The pine wilt disease outbreak has to be handled at once. 685 00:36:24,840 --> 00:36:26,700 I'm going to the Li Residence now. 686 00:36:28,070 --> 00:36:29,710 B-Be careful then! 687 00:36:42,030 --> 00:36:43,030 Jinshui. 688 00:36:44,320 --> 00:36:45,190 Rujun. 689 00:36:46,890 --> 00:36:48,600 Jinshui, why are you back? 690 00:36:50,670 --> 00:36:52,360 Regarding the pine wilt disease, 691 00:36:52,360 --> 00:36:53,880 Jinhe, Rujun, 692 00:36:54,150 --> 00:36:55,360 what are your plans? 693 00:36:55,360 --> 00:36:57,150 This outbreak could be said 694 00:36:57,230 --> 00:36:59,150 as a lethal blow to Li Ink. 695 00:37:00,550 --> 00:37:02,030 Perhaps Li Ink will have to 696 00:37:02,840 --> 00:37:06,480 miss out on the upcoming Tribute Ink selection. 697 00:37:09,710 --> 00:37:11,310 Due to the pine wilt disease, 698 00:37:12,480 --> 00:37:14,550 the best solution right now 699 00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:17,000 is to withdraw from this selection. 700 00:37:19,960 --> 00:37:21,620 Why, just because you said so? 701 00:37:22,110 --> 00:37:24,960 Who are you to offer any advice to the Li family? 702 00:37:26,230 --> 00:37:27,190 Withdraw? 703 00:37:27,230 --> 00:37:28,440 How could you even 704 00:37:28,440 --> 00:37:30,240 bring yourself to suggest that? 705 00:37:30,840 --> 00:37:31,630 Aunt Rujun, 706 00:37:32,220 --> 00:37:36,430 outsiders can't share weal and woe with Li Ink. 707 00:37:36,710 --> 00:37:39,420 You know better than I do about what kind of situation 708 00:37:39,420 --> 00:37:41,320 the Li family has been reduced to today. 709 00:37:41,320 --> 00:37:43,760 If we give up on this Tribute Ink selection, 710 00:37:43,880 --> 00:37:45,400 there will be no place 711 00:37:45,630 --> 00:37:48,150 for Li Ink in Huizhou anymore. 712 00:37:48,150 --> 00:37:49,480 Jingdong, 713 00:37:50,320 --> 00:37:52,190 I understand you're fully dedicated 714 00:37:52,190 --> 00:37:53,510 to Li Ink. 715 00:37:54,030 --> 00:37:55,550 But now, given the pine wilt disease 716 00:37:55,550 --> 00:37:56,230 and the importance of... 717 00:37:56,230 --> 00:37:58,710 Not many people know about the current condition yet. 718 00:37:58,710 --> 00:38:00,630 We can even afford 719 00:38:01,360 --> 00:38:02,840 century-old pine wood. 720 00:38:02,840 --> 00:38:05,040 All we need to do is procure wood in time. 721 00:38:13,880 --> 00:38:15,610 Even if we try to hide the truth, 722 00:38:16,360 --> 00:38:18,090 how long can we keep it a secret? 723 00:38:18,710 --> 00:38:20,320 Once the news gets out, 724 00:38:20,880 --> 00:38:22,840 the price of pine wood will surely surge. 725 00:38:22,840 --> 00:38:26,190 Merchants will hoard it for a higher price. 726 00:38:27,150 --> 00:38:29,150 If our delivery of goods is delayed, 727 00:38:29,510 --> 00:38:30,840 that will be a disaster. 728 00:38:30,840 --> 00:38:34,150 What disaster could be worse than what happened years ago? 729 00:38:35,710 --> 00:38:36,510 Li Jinshui, 730 00:38:36,840 --> 00:38:38,590 to put it bluntly, 731 00:38:39,190 --> 00:38:40,000 you 732 00:38:40,230 --> 00:38:41,440 and the Eighth Branch 733 00:38:41,510 --> 00:38:43,440 are the root cause of all disasters! 734 00:38:43,440 --> 00:38:44,360 Jingdong! 735 00:38:46,960 --> 00:38:47,630 Aunt Rujun, 736 00:38:48,230 --> 00:38:52,030 I'm wholeheartedly fighting for the best interests of Li Ink. 737 00:38:52,510 --> 00:38:53,510 However, 738 00:38:53,840 --> 00:38:57,400 you keep defending this sinner of the Li family. 739 00:38:57,840 --> 00:38:58,510 Fine. 740 00:38:59,000 --> 00:39:01,030 Now that you all want to give up, 741 00:39:02,280 --> 00:39:04,790 I, Li Jingdong, will set up my own business. 742 00:39:04,810 --> 00:39:06,150 Let's part ways 743 00:39:06,150 --> 00:39:08,410 so you won't be bothered with me anymore! 744 00:39:08,590 --> 00:39:09,510 You vile spawn! 745 00:39:10,540 --> 00:39:11,740 What did you just say? 746 00:39:11,960 --> 00:39:13,290 Say it again, I dare you! 747 00:39:27,590 --> 00:39:28,400 Jinhe... 748 00:39:32,400 --> 00:39:33,800 Jinshui, get up now. 749 00:39:34,480 --> 00:39:36,880 I'm not strong enough to help you up. Get up. 750 00:39:44,360 --> 00:39:45,800 Rujun, Jinshui, 751 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:46,510 come on. 752 00:39:48,360 --> 00:39:49,920 Take a look at this. 753 00:39:52,670 --> 00:39:55,730 Is this the map of pine trees on Mount Huang? 754 00:39:56,360 --> 00:39:57,230 Yes, exactly. 755 00:39:58,400 --> 00:40:00,600 I got it from the Literary Association. 756 00:40:01,480 --> 00:40:02,590 Over these years, 757 00:40:03,280 --> 00:40:05,510 new pine woods have been discovered, 758 00:40:05,920 --> 00:40:08,180 in which the pine trees are old and solid. 759 00:40:08,730 --> 00:40:09,130 Look. 760 00:40:09,150 --> 00:40:09,880 Jinhe, 761 00:40:12,350 --> 00:40:14,080 you want to enter the mountain? 762 00:40:15,000 --> 00:40:17,360 No, I disagree. 763 00:40:19,160 --> 00:40:19,980 Listen, 764 00:40:20,480 --> 00:40:21,940 Jingdong is making a fuss. 765 00:40:22,010 --> 00:40:23,410 Are you joining him now? 766 00:40:41,800 --> 00:40:42,670 Rujun, 767 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:47,330 Jingdong is a bit stubborn, 768 00:40:49,190 --> 00:40:50,920 but some of what he said is true. 769 00:40:53,630 --> 00:40:56,800 If we give up on the upcoming Tribute Ink selection, 770 00:40:57,960 --> 00:40:59,840 there will probably be no place 771 00:41:00,590 --> 00:41:01,800 for Li Ink in Huizhou 772 00:41:02,320 --> 00:41:04,070 in the future. 773 00:41:06,110 --> 00:41:09,280 I just checked the ledgers at the ink workshop. 774 00:41:10,070 --> 00:41:11,960 Ten years of heavy taxes have almost 775 00:41:11,960 --> 00:41:14,160 emptied Li Ink's century-old savings. 776 00:41:15,070 --> 00:41:17,190 Business is getting worse day by day. 777 00:41:17,820 --> 00:41:20,030 At this rate, even if we make it through 778 00:41:20,510 --> 00:41:22,510 this outbreak of pine wilt disease, 779 00:41:24,150 --> 00:41:25,320 who knows 780 00:41:26,550 --> 00:41:29,350 if we can make it to the next Tribute Ink selection. 781 00:41:37,360 --> 00:41:38,110 Rujun, 782 00:41:39,630 --> 00:41:42,190 Li Ink might not have another chance. 783 00:41:43,760 --> 00:41:45,160 Please allow me to go find 784 00:41:45,440 --> 00:41:46,900 pine wood in the mountain. 785 00:41:49,920 --> 00:41:50,670 Rujun! 786 00:41:55,960 --> 00:41:57,840 Miss Li, we're getting off work. 787 00:41:58,550 --> 00:41:59,440 Nice work today. 788 00:41:59,440 --> 00:42:00,280 Get some rest then. 789 00:42:00,280 --> 00:42:00,760 Sure. 790 00:42:09,630 --> 00:42:10,550 We're closed for today. 791 00:42:10,550 --> 00:42:11,410 Please come... 792 00:42:11,590 --> 00:42:14,440 Young Lady, are you even going to turn me away? 793 00:42:15,440 --> 00:42:16,570 Sixth Grandfather, 794 00:42:17,110 --> 00:42:18,310 what brings you here? 795 00:42:18,960 --> 00:42:19,880 Good for you. 796 00:42:21,410 --> 00:42:24,050 You've really started your own ink workshop. 797 00:42:24,510 --> 00:42:25,710 It must be no easy job. 798 00:42:27,760 --> 00:42:30,090 Now that you're here, Sixth Grandfather, 799 00:42:30,400 --> 00:42:32,320 please sit down for a cup of tea. 800 00:42:35,190 --> 00:42:36,630 Today, I came here... 801 00:42:37,960 --> 00:42:40,070 to ask you a favor. 802 00:42:41,150 --> 00:42:42,150 Take a seat first. 803 00:42:42,190 --> 00:42:42,920 Sure. 804 00:42:44,840 --> 00:42:46,320 Speak your mind then. 805 00:42:48,110 --> 00:42:49,920 There's an outbreak of pine wilt disease, 806 00:42:49,920 --> 00:42:52,230 yet Li Ink needs pine wood for the Tribute Ink selection. 807 00:42:52,230 --> 00:42:53,670 In a few days, 808 00:42:54,190 --> 00:42:56,190 I'll go to Mount Huang for pine wood. 809 00:42:58,510 --> 00:43:02,280 I'd like you to come back and manage the Li Ink workshop.