1 00:01:30,470 --> 00:01:34,979 [The Heir] 2 00:01:35,360 --> 00:01:37,930 [Episode 12] 3 00:01:39,509 --> 00:01:41,039 Look at the lines of the Four-season painting. 4 00:01:41,039 --> 00:01:42,280 You can touch it. 5 00:01:42,400 --> 00:01:43,000 Touch it? 6 00:01:43,280 --> 00:01:43,920 May I? 7 00:01:43,920 --> 00:01:44,789 Yes. 8 00:01:46,560 --> 00:01:47,820 Zhengliang, touch it. 9 00:01:48,920 --> 00:01:51,120 Third Aunt is skillful, right? 10 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:53,200 Let me see. 11 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:56,680 Manager Shao seems like a rough man, 12 00:01:56,680 --> 00:01:59,140 but his gold-tracing technique is amazing. 13 00:02:02,400 --> 00:02:04,130 There are exactly four pieces. 14 00:02:05,760 --> 00:02:06,920 The Spring piece 15 00:02:07,310 --> 00:02:09,800 is for my beautiful sister-in-law. 16 00:02:10,960 --> 00:02:12,000 Thank you, Zhen. 17 00:02:15,430 --> 00:02:16,360 The Summer piece 18 00:02:16,520 --> 00:02:18,590 is for my loud-voiced mother. 19 00:02:19,980 --> 00:02:21,100 Thank you, Zhen. 20 00:02:22,430 --> 00:02:24,760 The Autumn piece is for my honest brother. 21 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:26,050 Thank you, Zhen. 22 00:02:26,870 --> 00:02:28,200 As for the Winter piece, 23 00:02:28,710 --> 00:02:30,190 it conceals its sharpness to store its energy. 24 00:02:30,190 --> 00:02:32,400 That is for Grandfather. 25 00:02:36,750 --> 00:02:37,680 Grandfather, 26 00:02:37,710 --> 00:02:40,120 the Li family's ink workshop is incredible, 27 00:02:40,120 --> 00:02:42,430 much tidier than others. 28 00:02:42,470 --> 00:02:43,590 When I was young, 29 00:02:43,590 --> 00:02:45,520 I used to play hide-and-seek inside, 30 00:02:45,520 --> 00:02:46,800 going in and out, 31 00:02:46,910 --> 00:02:48,750 but I never knew what that place was for. 32 00:02:48,750 --> 00:02:49,950 Going back this time, 33 00:02:50,079 --> 00:02:51,800 I finally got the hang of it. 34 00:02:52,190 --> 00:02:53,750 I couldn't even count 35 00:02:53,770 --> 00:02:55,970 the amazing things in the ink workshop. 36 00:02:56,079 --> 00:02:57,360 If I could spend 37 00:02:57,360 --> 00:02:59,280 months with the workers in it, 38 00:02:59,470 --> 00:03:01,910 I'd develop many new inks. 39 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:09,150 Zhen. 40 00:03:10,520 --> 00:03:12,380 Although you intended to go back, 41 00:03:12,750 --> 00:03:14,080 I'm afraid the Li family 42 00:03:14,230 --> 00:03:15,670 won't accept you. 43 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:22,120 Zhen. 44 00:03:26,120 --> 00:03:27,240 Tell me, 45 00:03:27,680 --> 00:03:28,560 what are 46 00:03:29,280 --> 00:03:30,280 your plans? 47 00:03:35,800 --> 00:03:36,840 I'll make a plan 48 00:03:41,840 --> 00:03:43,840 after the ink testing event ends. 49 00:03:44,470 --> 00:03:47,079 The lacquer-soot ink isn't truly finished 50 00:03:47,079 --> 00:03:49,079 until the ink testing event is over. 51 00:03:50,870 --> 00:03:51,590 Zhen. 52 00:03:52,240 --> 00:03:53,400 After the event, 53 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:54,630 the lacquer-soot ink 54 00:03:54,630 --> 00:03:56,520 has nothing to do with you. 55 00:03:57,680 --> 00:03:59,210 It doesn't matter, Mother. 56 00:03:59,430 --> 00:04:01,400 Anyway, I have all these skills. 57 00:04:01,590 --> 00:04:03,000 If I win a prize, 58 00:04:03,520 --> 00:04:06,000 I'll buy us a new house. 59 00:04:09,710 --> 00:04:10,510 Grandfather, 60 00:04:11,190 --> 00:04:12,520 will you go to the event? 61 00:04:21,160 --> 00:04:23,560 The colleagues of the Huizhou ink industry 62 00:04:24,070 --> 00:04:25,730 will definitely all be there. 63 00:04:26,310 --> 00:04:27,920 Since I have long sworn 64 00:04:28,680 --> 00:04:30,080 to quit the ink industry, 65 00:04:32,150 --> 00:04:34,350 it wouldn't be appropriate for me to go. 66 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,000 However, 67 00:04:42,720 --> 00:04:43,800 I wish 68 00:04:44,600 --> 00:04:46,200 that your lacquer-soot ink, 69 00:04:47,830 --> 00:04:49,760 the Li family's lacquer-soot ink, 70 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:53,930 will be a great success. 71 00:04:58,560 --> 00:04:59,270 Okay. 72 00:04:59,920 --> 00:05:03,070 I, a maker of lacquer-soot ink, Li Zhen, 73 00:05:04,070 --> 00:05:05,000 announce that 74 00:05:05,360 --> 00:05:07,000 my first ink testing event 75 00:05:07,930 --> 00:05:08,870 starts now. 76 00:06:12,270 --> 00:06:14,040 What do you think? 77 00:06:18,040 --> 00:06:19,720 Let me take a look. 78 00:06:21,750 --> 00:06:24,190 The ink on the lines is like lacquer. 79 00:06:24,720 --> 00:06:27,630 It gives off a lively shine where the stroke ends. 80 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:31,480 As for the layers, it's lyrical and dynamic. 81 00:06:33,190 --> 00:06:35,680 Good ink. 82 00:06:35,800 --> 00:06:39,360 It's a top-notch ink. 83 00:06:44,159 --> 00:06:44,800 Grandfather. 84 00:06:44,800 --> 00:06:46,070 Did I look like you? 85 00:06:48,470 --> 00:06:49,210 [Li's Residence] 86 00:07:00,940 --> 00:07:04,930 [Cuiqiao Cottage] 87 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:14,660 [The Mortuary Tablet of Late Husband Yu Gonghai] 88 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:20,310 Sister. 89 00:07:39,630 --> 00:07:42,560 I didn't expect Miss Li Zhen 90 00:07:42,560 --> 00:07:45,360 could restore the ancient lacquer-soot ink. 91 00:07:46,390 --> 00:07:49,360 Li Zhen has a talent for ink making. 92 00:07:49,830 --> 00:07:51,190 But I didn't expect 93 00:07:51,360 --> 00:07:53,690 that the one who got involved would be her. 94 00:07:54,159 --> 00:07:55,830 Things have settled down. 95 00:07:56,070 --> 00:07:57,240 Since you've tested the waters, 96 00:07:57,240 --> 00:07:59,240 the way forward is clear now, right? 97 00:08:00,040 --> 00:08:02,640 It's my good fortune that God grants my wishes. 98 00:08:03,750 --> 00:08:06,000 It seems you have made up your mind 99 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,120 to invest in Li Ink. 100 00:08:07,720 --> 00:08:08,750 I wonder 101 00:08:09,160 --> 00:08:10,420 whether your decision 102 00:08:11,270 --> 00:08:13,000 involves any selfish motives. 103 00:08:14,190 --> 00:08:15,000 Sister. 104 00:08:15,870 --> 00:08:18,480 The hardest thing in the world is to have it both ways. 105 00:08:18,480 --> 00:08:20,310 Since there is an opportunity now, 106 00:08:20,310 --> 00:08:21,630 why don't I seize it? 107 00:08:21,950 --> 00:08:23,040 Right, Sister? 108 00:08:36,360 --> 00:08:38,000 I was a merchant on the sea. 109 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:40,600 You are a fugitive on the run. 110 00:08:41,360 --> 00:08:43,870 We are both outcasts. 111 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:47,600 If Marshal Qi and General didn't take us in, 112 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:49,600 we would have died long ago. 113 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:55,320 Marshal Qi and General have done us 114 00:08:55,320 --> 00:08:56,450 a tremendous favor. 115 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,120 But Sister, 116 00:08:59,720 --> 00:09:01,450 what exactly do you want to say? 117 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:05,390 I know about your blood feud with the Tian family. 118 00:09:05,390 --> 00:09:06,600 But preparing military supplies 119 00:09:06,600 --> 00:09:08,960 is the top priority of our trip to Huizhou. 120 00:09:09,270 --> 00:09:11,400 We have been sworn siblings for years, 121 00:09:11,750 --> 00:09:13,750 no different from biological ones. 122 00:09:13,870 --> 00:09:15,000 As your sister, 123 00:09:15,000 --> 00:09:17,360 I can't watch you act on impulse, 124 00:09:17,480 --> 00:09:18,440 mess up the task, 125 00:09:18,440 --> 00:09:20,300 and bring trouble upon yourself. 126 00:09:24,030 --> 00:09:25,200 You're right. 127 00:09:26,120 --> 00:09:27,650 Thank you for the reminder. 128 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:30,150 I will definitely go all out 129 00:09:30,200 --> 00:09:32,660 and handle the military supplies properly. 130 00:09:32,750 --> 00:09:33,670 But 131 00:09:34,670 --> 00:09:35,870 how can I stop 132 00:09:36,480 --> 00:09:38,080 avenging them for my family? 133 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:40,390 I just hope 134 00:09:40,870 --> 00:09:42,440 you don't act impulsively. 135 00:09:45,480 --> 00:09:49,900 [Qingfeng Pavilion] 136 00:09:52,750 --> 00:09:54,600 I know what to do. 137 00:09:55,790 --> 00:09:56,720 Sister. 138 00:09:57,670 --> 00:09:58,600 Don't worry. 139 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:03,960 Girl. 140 00:10:04,790 --> 00:10:06,550 The invitations for people in Jinling 141 00:10:06,550 --> 00:10:08,240 have already been sent out. 142 00:10:09,080 --> 00:10:12,140 As for the major ink merchants and managers in Huizhou, 143 00:10:12,390 --> 00:10:13,320 I will let 144 00:10:13,480 --> 00:10:15,080 someone deliver them later. 145 00:10:17,320 --> 00:10:20,550 I will go personally to the ink workshops 146 00:10:21,790 --> 00:10:23,000 that have good relations with Li Ink, 147 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:24,400 and to Third Master Chen. 148 00:10:24,750 --> 00:10:26,270 But as for Lord Yan, 149 00:10:28,600 --> 00:10:31,910 you should go invite him yourself 150 00:10:32,910 --> 00:10:35,200 as you are the maker of the ancient lacquer-soot ink. 151 00:10:35,200 --> 00:10:36,120 Good idea. 152 00:10:36,240 --> 00:10:38,100 Sixth Grandfather, I will go now. 153 00:10:38,150 --> 00:10:38,680 Go ahead. 154 00:10:42,650 --> 00:10:45,030 [Deshan Hall] 155 00:10:49,390 --> 00:10:51,590 Are you going to the ink workshop again? 156 00:10:51,770 --> 00:10:53,000 I changed the ink recipe today. 157 00:10:53,000 --> 00:10:54,150 I seem to have some clues. 158 00:10:54,150 --> 00:10:55,150 Then, go quickly! 159 00:10:55,480 --> 00:10:57,120 The deadline is approaching. 160 00:10:57,120 --> 00:10:58,840 We can't let the whole Huizhou 161 00:10:59,340 --> 00:11:00,670 laugh at Tian Ink. 162 00:11:01,360 --> 00:11:03,560 I'm afraid we are bound to become a joke. 163 00:11:03,910 --> 00:11:05,030 Li Zhen 164 00:11:05,200 --> 00:11:08,060 managed to recreate the ancient lacquer-soot ink! 165 00:11:08,600 --> 00:11:09,390 I heard that 166 00:11:09,670 --> 00:11:11,720 the Li family is going to hold an ink testing event. 167 00:11:11,720 --> 00:11:14,030 They invited all major merchants and famous scholars in Huizhou 168 00:11:14,030 --> 00:11:16,440 to test the ink in their shop. 169 00:11:17,270 --> 00:11:19,630 Father, what should we do? 170 00:11:21,240 --> 00:11:22,150 Why panic? 171 00:11:23,630 --> 00:11:26,000 The Li family wants to hold an ink testing event? 172 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:26,790 Okay. 173 00:11:27,720 --> 00:11:28,960 I'd like to see 174 00:11:29,630 --> 00:11:32,490 how they're going to pull off the ink testing event. 175 00:11:32,600 --> 00:11:35,220 [Yan's Mansion] 176 00:11:43,130 --> 00:11:44,500 [To Lord Yan] 177 00:11:52,480 --> 00:11:53,960 I remember that 178 00:11:54,150 --> 00:11:56,440 your family also announced 179 00:11:56,440 --> 00:11:58,390 to restore the ancient lacquer-soot ink. 180 00:11:58,390 --> 00:11:59,030 Yes. 181 00:11:59,320 --> 00:12:00,670 But now, 182 00:12:01,150 --> 00:12:04,240 the Li family has already made it. 183 00:12:04,480 --> 00:12:06,840 Why is your family holding 184 00:12:06,870 --> 00:12:08,630 another ink testing event? 185 00:12:09,030 --> 00:12:09,720 What are you 186 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,240 going to do? 187 00:12:13,030 --> 00:12:13,910 Lord Yan. 188 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:17,520 I didn't want to be so ostentatious. 189 00:12:18,440 --> 00:12:20,910 But my father asked someone to send this Baibao Ink 190 00:12:20,910 --> 00:12:22,080 to the capital 191 00:12:22,200 --> 00:12:23,750 and present it to Lord Xu. 192 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:26,270 Lord Xu praised it after using it. 193 00:12:26,630 --> 00:12:29,150 I want to hold an event 194 00:12:29,150 --> 00:12:30,910 to honor Lord Xu's favor. 195 00:12:32,870 --> 00:12:35,960 Lord Yan, I hope you will grace us with your presence 196 00:12:36,960 --> 00:12:38,420 and join this grand event. 197 00:12:44,200 --> 00:12:44,910 You... 198 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:45,840 Master, 199 00:12:45,910 --> 00:12:47,080 Miss Li Zhen is here to deliver 200 00:12:47,080 --> 00:12:49,550 the invitation for the lacquer-soot ink testing event. 201 00:12:49,550 --> 00:12:50,390 Invite her in. 202 00:12:50,630 --> 00:12:51,360 Okay. 203 00:12:55,510 --> 00:12:57,030 What a coincidence. 204 00:12:57,550 --> 00:13:00,550 You just delivered an innovation, 205 00:13:01,240 --> 00:13:03,200 and Miss Li Zhen followed it instantly. 206 00:13:03,200 --> 00:13:04,790 What a coincidence! 207 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,130 What a coincidence. 208 00:13:07,750 --> 00:13:08,950 Coincidence indeed. 209 00:13:14,910 --> 00:13:15,630 Zhen. 210 00:13:19,000 --> 00:13:21,000 I didn't expect such a coincidence. 211 00:13:21,030 --> 00:13:22,440 Our two families' ink testing events 212 00:13:22,440 --> 00:13:23,840 are on the exact same day. 213 00:13:25,270 --> 00:13:26,390 Our ink 214 00:13:26,960 --> 00:13:29,960 has already been recognized by Lord Xu in the capital. 215 00:13:29,960 --> 00:13:31,240 I'm afraid Lord Yan 216 00:13:31,480 --> 00:13:33,410 won't be able to attend your event. 217 00:13:35,080 --> 00:13:36,200 I really didn't expect 218 00:13:36,200 --> 00:13:37,790 you to have such a trick. 219 00:13:38,320 --> 00:13:39,180 Don't blame me. 220 00:13:40,080 --> 00:13:41,360 I'm not targeting you. 221 00:13:41,390 --> 00:13:43,120 There are no friends in business, 222 00:13:43,120 --> 00:13:44,520 only winners and losers. 223 00:13:45,120 --> 00:13:48,320 But it's still too early to say who'll come out on top. 224 00:13:48,790 --> 00:13:49,600 Goodbye. 225 00:13:53,480 --> 00:13:54,720 The Tian family 226 00:13:55,390 --> 00:13:58,000 chose to hold their ink testing event 227 00:13:58,550 --> 00:14:00,200 on the same day as ours. 228 00:14:01,630 --> 00:14:04,240 Their intention is self-evident. 229 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:07,240 Shameless. 230 00:14:07,790 --> 00:14:08,870 Despicable. 231 00:14:12,270 --> 00:14:13,120 Rujun. 232 00:14:13,840 --> 00:14:15,300 Shall we change the date of 233 00:14:16,030 --> 00:14:17,360 our ink testing event? 234 00:14:20,480 --> 00:14:21,240 Zhen. 235 00:14:21,600 --> 00:14:22,960 What do you think? 236 00:14:23,390 --> 00:14:24,600 Seventh Grandmother. 237 00:14:24,600 --> 00:14:26,630 If we blindly make a change because of external affairs, 238 00:14:26,630 --> 00:14:28,360 we will lose our own direction. 239 00:14:28,630 --> 00:14:31,790 I don't think we can change the date. 240 00:14:33,510 --> 00:14:34,480 Well... 241 00:14:35,150 --> 00:14:37,270 Doing so carries significant risks. 242 00:14:38,600 --> 00:14:39,440 Now, 243 00:14:40,390 --> 00:14:43,200 compared to the Tian Ink, 244 00:14:44,440 --> 00:14:46,320 the odds of our winning are not great. 245 00:14:46,320 --> 00:14:48,840 Then, we must find a way to increase our odds. 246 00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:52,600 You have an idea? 247 00:14:53,390 --> 00:14:54,510 Seventh Grandmother, 248 00:14:54,510 --> 00:14:55,630 if we could have 249 00:14:55,630 --> 00:14:57,750 an influential master of calligraphy and painting 250 00:14:57,750 --> 00:14:58,910 to test Li Ink, 251 00:14:59,560 --> 00:15:00,540 and an influential 252 00:15:00,540 --> 00:15:02,480 ink merchant present 253 00:15:02,510 --> 00:15:04,440 to help sell the lacquer-soot ink, 254 00:15:04,480 --> 00:15:06,670 our ink testing event will be a success, right? 255 00:15:06,670 --> 00:15:07,670 Yes. 256 00:15:08,650 --> 00:15:11,260 Thank about 257 00:15:11,280 --> 00:15:13,150 the candidates for the ink tester. 258 00:15:13,150 --> 00:15:14,750 Do you have any suggestions? 259 00:15:16,390 --> 00:15:17,200 Mother, 260 00:15:17,630 --> 00:15:19,630 there are a few calligraphy masters 261 00:15:19,670 --> 00:15:21,390 on good terms with the Li family. 262 00:15:21,390 --> 00:15:23,450 Mr. Guangyuan is good at seal script. 263 00:15:23,720 --> 00:15:26,440 Mr. Yuanyou is a Court Style. 264 00:15:26,510 --> 00:15:27,150 Mother, 265 00:15:27,840 --> 00:15:29,030 who do you prefer? 266 00:15:29,870 --> 00:15:30,840 Eldest Aunt. 267 00:15:32,670 --> 00:15:34,440 I think neither of these two gentlemen 268 00:15:34,440 --> 00:15:36,910 is suitable for testing the lacquer-soot ink. 269 00:15:36,910 --> 00:15:37,840 Why? 270 00:15:39,290 --> 00:15:40,320 As for our pine soot ink, 271 00:15:40,320 --> 00:15:42,200 it has a vigorous color. 272 00:15:42,390 --> 00:15:44,650 The seal script matches the Court Style. 273 00:15:44,670 --> 00:15:46,910 But the lacquer-soot ink excels in variation. 274 00:15:46,910 --> 00:15:47,960 Fluctuating lines 275 00:15:47,960 --> 00:15:50,220 can fully reflect its characteristics. 276 00:15:50,630 --> 00:15:53,150 For testing ink in calligraphy and painting, 277 00:15:53,150 --> 00:15:54,750 landscape painting is the best. 278 00:15:54,750 --> 00:15:55,630 Seventh Grandmother, 279 00:15:55,630 --> 00:15:58,080 what do you think of Mr. Dongtu? 280 00:15:58,390 --> 00:15:59,240 Who? 281 00:16:00,510 --> 00:16:01,630 Zhan Dongtu? 282 00:16:03,630 --> 00:16:05,480 Are you sleepwalking? 283 00:16:06,030 --> 00:16:06,670 Li Zhen, 284 00:16:07,150 --> 00:16:08,750 do you know Mr. Dongtu? 285 00:16:08,750 --> 00:16:10,870 Do you know his temper? 286 00:16:10,870 --> 00:16:12,550 You're talking nonsense. 287 00:16:12,750 --> 00:16:13,670 Zhan Dongtu... 288 00:16:14,790 --> 00:16:15,600 Rujun. 289 00:16:16,750 --> 00:16:18,550 Mr. Dongtu 290 00:16:18,750 --> 00:16:20,950 only associates with Third Master Chen 291 00:16:21,270 --> 00:16:23,400 and only tests ink for the Chen family. 292 00:16:24,320 --> 00:16:26,380 I'm afraid we will fail to invite him. 293 00:16:26,870 --> 00:16:28,000 Sixth Grandfather, 294 00:16:29,480 --> 00:16:30,720 if we don't try, 295 00:16:30,960 --> 00:16:32,600 how do we know it won't work? 296 00:16:34,750 --> 00:16:35,960 Zhen is right. 297 00:16:36,510 --> 00:16:38,720 Since you already have a plan in mind, 298 00:16:39,150 --> 00:16:40,670 I will leave 299 00:16:40,960 --> 00:16:43,960 this ink testing event entirely to you. 300 00:16:57,080 --> 00:16:57,790 Master. 301 00:16:57,910 --> 00:16:59,480 There's no problem with this account. 302 00:16:59,480 --> 00:17:00,270 Okay. 303 00:17:02,240 --> 00:17:03,200 Master Qi. 304 00:17:04,750 --> 00:17:05,880 What a coincidence. 305 00:17:07,290 --> 00:17:08,130 Miss Li Zhen, 306 00:17:08,829 --> 00:17:10,790 why do you have the leisure to 307 00:17:10,920 --> 00:17:12,180 visit my humble abode? 308 00:17:12,829 --> 00:17:14,589 No one comes knocking without a reason. 309 00:17:14,589 --> 00:17:16,550 I'm here for you. 310 00:17:18,160 --> 00:17:19,270 Now that I'm here, 311 00:17:19,270 --> 00:17:21,329 won't you invite me in for a cup of tea? 312 00:17:22,109 --> 00:17:23,640 Since you need my favour, 313 00:17:23,640 --> 00:17:25,349 I naturally have good tea to treat you. 314 00:17:25,349 --> 00:17:26,210 Please come in. 315 00:17:26,720 --> 00:17:27,480 Thank you. 316 00:17:28,160 --> 00:17:29,550 Mr. He, make tea. 317 00:17:29,750 --> 00:17:30,880 Okay, Master. 318 00:17:40,830 --> 00:17:42,630 Miss Li Zhen, please take a seat. 319 00:17:43,070 --> 00:17:44,070 That is a couch. 320 00:17:49,110 --> 00:17:49,790 Have a seat. 321 00:17:57,310 --> 00:17:58,710 Miss Li Zhen, 322 00:17:58,880 --> 00:18:00,080 what do you want to do? 323 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:03,050 I came especially to thank you, Master Qi. 324 00:18:04,400 --> 00:18:05,270 For what? 325 00:18:05,680 --> 00:18:06,440 Thank you for 326 00:18:06,440 --> 00:18:08,400 finding the bile for me. 327 00:18:09,960 --> 00:18:10,920 Just for this? 328 00:18:11,790 --> 00:18:12,720 Just for this. 329 00:18:13,310 --> 00:18:14,350 You're welcome. 330 00:18:18,200 --> 00:18:20,000 Master, the tea is here. 331 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:20,510 Good. 332 00:18:22,830 --> 00:18:23,590 Thank you. 333 00:18:27,680 --> 00:18:28,310 Please. 334 00:18:30,830 --> 00:18:31,760 You drink it too. 335 00:18:36,790 --> 00:18:38,640 Good tea. 336 00:18:48,350 --> 00:18:49,110 Miss Li Zhen, 337 00:18:49,550 --> 00:18:50,750 even without me, 338 00:18:50,830 --> 00:18:52,640 you would definitely 339 00:18:52,680 --> 00:18:54,750 find the answer. 340 00:18:55,110 --> 00:18:55,920 Miss Li Zhen, 341 00:18:56,550 --> 00:18:59,720 what exactly is your business with me today? 342 00:19:02,070 --> 00:19:05,480 Master Qi, you're so smart. 343 00:19:05,640 --> 00:19:07,350 I came today 344 00:19:07,640 --> 00:19:10,400 for some other matters. 345 00:19:10,480 --> 00:19:11,280 Please say it. 346 00:19:13,400 --> 00:19:16,600 Tian and Li are holding ink testing events on the same day. 347 00:19:16,920 --> 00:19:19,400 Li Ink needs a major ink merchant 348 00:19:19,400 --> 00:19:20,480 to hold the fort. 349 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:22,070 So, I want to... 350 00:19:23,920 --> 00:19:24,850 The Tian family? 351 00:19:26,640 --> 00:19:27,680 Did they 352 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:30,270 restore the ancient lacquer-soot ink? 353 00:19:30,270 --> 00:19:31,510 Of course not. 354 00:19:31,830 --> 00:19:33,880 They just want to embarrass Li Ink 355 00:19:33,880 --> 00:19:35,350 and ruin our ink testing event. 356 00:19:35,350 --> 00:19:37,550 If our ink testing event fails, 357 00:19:37,720 --> 00:19:39,550 not only will Lord Yan lose face, 358 00:19:39,680 --> 00:19:41,960 but your long-standing plans 359 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:44,510 will also be in vain. 360 00:19:48,880 --> 00:19:50,200 But 361 00:19:50,270 --> 00:19:52,680 it's hard for me 362 00:19:53,200 --> 00:19:54,240 to invite 363 00:19:54,240 --> 00:19:55,550 a major ink merchant. 364 00:19:55,680 --> 00:19:57,510 You flatter me. 365 00:19:58,550 --> 00:20:00,000 The whole Huizhou knows 366 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,400 Master Qi's capability. 367 00:20:07,720 --> 00:20:10,200 If you find it difficult, 368 00:20:10,440 --> 00:20:12,720 just pretend that I never came today. 369 00:20:12,920 --> 00:20:13,590 No rush. 370 00:20:14,030 --> 00:20:14,720 Please. 371 00:20:15,790 --> 00:20:16,550 Thank you. 372 00:20:23,480 --> 00:20:24,680 Then, Master Qi, 373 00:20:25,310 --> 00:20:26,920 I won't disturb you anymore. 374 00:20:26,960 --> 00:20:28,220 I'll take my leave now. 375 00:20:29,350 --> 00:20:30,070 Take care. 376 00:20:36,310 --> 00:20:37,200 Bye. 377 00:20:58,510 --> 00:20:59,350 Miss Li Zhen. 378 00:21:06,920 --> 00:21:08,440 Please rest assured, Miss Li Zhen. 379 00:21:08,440 --> 00:21:09,590 I've known about this issue. 380 00:21:09,590 --> 00:21:11,400 I will do my best to help you. 381 00:21:13,110 --> 00:21:14,310 Thank you, Master Qi. 382 00:21:16,480 --> 00:21:17,550 Girl, 383 00:21:18,160 --> 00:21:19,640 you are truly amazing. 384 00:21:22,160 --> 00:21:23,890 Thank you, Third Grandfather. 385 00:21:25,400 --> 00:21:26,200 Rest assured. 386 00:21:26,590 --> 00:21:27,720 I will definitely attend 387 00:21:27,720 --> 00:21:30,070 your ink testing event to support you. 388 00:21:30,830 --> 00:21:32,560 Thank you, Third Grandfather. 389 00:21:33,160 --> 00:21:35,200 I came today to ask you 390 00:21:35,200 --> 00:21:36,510 to recommend someone 391 00:21:36,680 --> 00:21:39,310 to paint for the event. 392 00:21:46,440 --> 00:21:47,720 I can't. 393 00:21:49,240 --> 00:21:50,440 Third Grandfather, 394 00:21:50,550 --> 00:21:52,350 I haven't even said who it is yet. 395 00:21:53,110 --> 00:21:54,720 Since you came to me, 396 00:21:55,000 --> 00:21:57,030 who else could it be but Mr. Dongtu? 397 00:21:57,270 --> 00:21:58,200 Third Grandfather. 398 00:21:58,200 --> 00:22:00,960 Chen Ink has cooperated with Mr. Dongtu for years. 399 00:22:00,960 --> 00:22:02,510 You must be very close. 400 00:22:02,750 --> 00:22:04,350 Please help me. 401 00:22:06,240 --> 00:22:07,030 Girl, 402 00:22:07,400 --> 00:22:09,070 I'd like to help you, 403 00:22:09,240 --> 00:22:11,350 but I can't. 404 00:22:12,720 --> 00:22:14,520 For the past year, Mr. Dongtu has 405 00:22:14,720 --> 00:22:17,480 devoted himself to painting the Xin'an River Landscape painting. 406 00:22:17,480 --> 00:22:19,350 He has tried and failed many times. 407 00:22:19,350 --> 00:22:20,160 So, 408 00:22:20,480 --> 00:22:23,270 he went to Mount Qiyun to paint in seclusion. 409 00:22:30,550 --> 00:22:31,350 Okay. 410 00:22:31,960 --> 00:22:33,830 Since you won't help me, 411 00:22:33,960 --> 00:22:36,200 then I will go invite him myself. 412 00:22:36,750 --> 00:22:37,920 I came here today 413 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,510 to let you know, 414 00:22:39,720 --> 00:22:41,250 so as not to lose my manners. 415 00:22:41,400 --> 00:22:43,720 Third Grandfather, I'm leaving. 416 00:22:44,160 --> 00:22:44,750 Wait. 417 00:22:47,830 --> 00:22:49,240 Mount Qiyun is so big. 418 00:22:49,270 --> 00:22:50,750 You haven't traveled much. 419 00:22:50,750 --> 00:22:52,080 Where will you find him? 420 00:22:52,350 --> 00:22:53,200 How about this? 421 00:22:53,200 --> 00:22:55,600 Discuss this issue with your family, okay? 422 00:22:55,680 --> 00:22:56,550 No need. 423 00:22:56,640 --> 00:22:57,830 I don't know where to find him either. 424 00:22:57,830 --> 00:23:00,510 I'll just go to Mount Qiyun and walk around 425 00:23:00,510 --> 00:23:01,440 to look for him. 426 00:23:01,720 --> 00:23:03,440 I'll walk for three or four days, 427 00:23:03,440 --> 00:23:04,400 look around, 428 00:23:04,420 --> 00:23:06,860 and see where Mr. Dongtu is. 429 00:23:07,110 --> 00:23:09,270 Anyway, I'm not your biological granddaughter, 430 00:23:09,270 --> 00:23:10,920 and you don't care about me at all. 431 00:23:10,920 --> 00:23:12,400 Just let me look for him alone. 432 00:23:12,400 --> 00:23:13,160 Stop! 433 00:24:03,680 --> 00:24:04,880 Take this with you. 434 00:24:05,350 --> 00:24:06,960 Mr. Dongtu will see you. 435 00:24:08,920 --> 00:24:09,960 Thank you, Third Grandfather. 436 00:24:09,960 --> 00:24:11,880 Then, I will take my leave. 437 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:14,330 I haven't finished yet. 438 00:24:14,350 --> 00:24:15,350 Go ahead. 439 00:24:16,680 --> 00:24:19,160 Mr. Dongtu is a master of calligraphy and painting. 440 00:24:19,160 --> 00:24:21,160 Don't be abrupt. 441 00:24:22,310 --> 00:24:23,550 Whether this works or not 442 00:24:23,550 --> 00:24:24,240 depends on 443 00:24:24,830 --> 00:24:26,350 you. 444 00:24:26,680 --> 00:24:27,550 I understand. 445 00:24:28,070 --> 00:24:29,160 I know 446 00:24:29,160 --> 00:24:31,000 you adore me the most. 447 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:31,790 Bye. 448 00:24:48,680 --> 00:24:49,440 Miss Li Zhen. 449 00:24:53,640 --> 00:24:54,590 Why are you here? 450 00:24:55,030 --> 00:24:56,920 Are you going to Mount Qiyun 451 00:24:56,920 --> 00:24:58,270 to look for Mr. Dongtu? 452 00:24:59,750 --> 00:25:01,550 You're quite well-informed. 453 00:25:02,960 --> 00:25:04,830 If you don't mind, 454 00:25:04,960 --> 00:25:07,400 would you like to go with me? 455 00:25:09,880 --> 00:25:10,640 Mount Qiyun 456 00:25:10,880 --> 00:25:13,110 is high and far. 457 00:25:13,680 --> 00:25:16,270 There might be inconveniences for you to go alone. 458 00:25:16,270 --> 00:25:19,480 If we go together, we can take care of each other on the road. 459 00:25:19,480 --> 00:25:20,720 What do you think? 460 00:25:25,830 --> 00:25:26,550 Let's go. 461 00:25:31,350 --> 00:25:31,920 Daddy. 462 00:25:31,960 --> 00:25:33,270 Run faster. 463 00:25:34,750 --> 00:25:36,270 Daddy, I'm tired. 464 00:25:36,270 --> 00:25:37,600 I want a piggyback ride. 465 00:25:39,440 --> 00:25:41,310 Daddy, a little faster. 466 00:25:43,000 --> 00:25:44,440 Come on, hold on tight. 467 00:25:52,960 --> 00:25:53,720 What's up? 468 00:25:56,070 --> 00:25:56,720 Nothing. 469 00:25:58,030 --> 00:25:59,360 I just thought of my dad. 470 00:25:59,590 --> 00:26:00,720 When I was young, 471 00:26:00,880 --> 00:26:02,540 my dad would carry me like this 472 00:26:03,270 --> 00:26:05,000 and walk through this archway. 473 00:26:07,400 --> 00:26:09,720 I've heard of your father, 474 00:26:10,680 --> 00:26:14,440 the son of Eighth Master Li, the head of the Five Ink-making Grandmasters. 475 00:26:14,440 --> 00:26:17,500 The title of the rising star of Hui Ink is well deserved. 476 00:26:19,110 --> 00:26:20,030 What a pity. 477 00:26:20,400 --> 00:26:22,200 My father passed away too early. 478 00:26:25,310 --> 00:26:26,480 Then, 479 00:26:26,550 --> 00:26:27,810 we are in the same boat. 480 00:26:27,830 --> 00:26:29,630 My father passed away early too. 481 00:26:35,750 --> 00:26:36,920 Tell me, 482 00:26:37,480 --> 00:26:39,000 did your father 483 00:26:39,790 --> 00:26:41,310 like to challenge things 484 00:26:41,960 --> 00:26:44,160 that seemed impossible, just like you? 485 00:26:45,030 --> 00:26:48,030 Was your father 486 00:26:48,200 --> 00:26:49,400 as helpful as you are? 487 00:26:57,540 --> 00:27:01,290 ♪ Raindrops fall on the moss-covered stone steps ♪ 488 00:26:57,770 --> 00:27:01,590 [Mount Qiyun] 489 00:26:57,880 --> 00:26:58,510 Let's go. 490 00:26:58,720 --> 00:26:59,520 Go 491 00:27:01,720 --> 00:27:05,760 ♪ With a bamboo knife, you make the spring fade away ♪ 492 00:27:06,070 --> 00:27:08,590 ♪ Last year's branches are still hanging in the window ♪ 493 00:27:08,790 --> 00:27:15,260 ♪ The tea left a stain on the sleeve ♪ 494 00:27:15,750 --> 00:27:17,790 I'm exhausted. 495 00:27:15,850 --> 00:27:19,800 ♪ The wreathing smoke gradually dissipated ♪ 496 00:27:18,350 --> 00:27:20,030 Let's sit here and take a rest. 497 00:27:19,830 --> 00:27:24,130 ♪ Counting the games of our childhood ♪ 498 00:27:24,580 --> 00:27:27,190 ♪ You lower your eyes and count the rings of the tree ♪ 499 00:27:26,160 --> 00:27:27,220 Let's rest here for a bit. 500 00:27:27,220 --> 00:27:32,850 ♪ Scars meander like a stream ♪ 501 00:27:38,330 --> 00:27:42,970 ♪ The ink-black distant mountains resemble your eyes and brows ♪ 502 00:27:43,510 --> 00:27:47,940 ♪ Amid the inky darkness, it seems as though a galaxy is shifting ♪ 503 00:27:44,510 --> 00:27:46,240 When you were in front just now, 504 00:27:46,350 --> 00:27:47,680 did you cut your hand? 505 00:27:48,030 --> 00:27:49,270 It's nothing. Look. 506 00:27:48,080 --> 00:27:52,150 ♪ Lend me a bit of the courage of a piece of pine resin ♪ 507 00:27:51,960 --> 00:27:53,510 I wish there were rouge ink. 508 00:27:52,170 --> 00:27:56,440 ♪ Amid the frost, I sketch the unfinished prologue ♪ 509 00:27:55,200 --> 00:27:56,030 What ink? 510 00:27:56,480 --> 00:27:57,270 Rouge ink. 511 00:27:56,580 --> 00:28:01,470 ♪ The hazy, distant mountains are just like you ♪ 512 00:27:59,000 --> 00:28:00,480 It's a kind of medicinal ink. 513 00:28:00,480 --> 00:28:01,590 Applying it to the wound 514 00:28:01,590 --> 00:28:03,240 can reduce swelling and stop bleeding. 515 00:28:01,840 --> 00:28:06,320 ♪ A winding bridge reflected in the water pavilion ♪ 516 00:28:03,750 --> 00:28:04,880 But the rouge ink 517 00:28:04,880 --> 00:28:06,920 is rare even in Huizhou. 518 00:28:07,350 --> 00:28:10,720 ♪ If we are to part ways ♪ 519 00:28:07,480 --> 00:28:09,200 When I was little and playful, 520 00:28:09,620 --> 00:28:10,880 every time I went out, 521 00:28:10,930 --> 00:28:18,970 ♪ Let the ink speak for me and say, “Take care” ♪ 522 00:28:11,110 --> 00:28:12,590 I would come back with injuries. 523 00:28:12,590 --> 00:28:13,830 My father 524 00:28:13,920 --> 00:28:15,650 specially developed it for me. 525 00:28:16,480 --> 00:28:18,070 But the last piece of rouge ink 526 00:28:18,070 --> 00:28:19,200 was given away. 527 00:28:22,110 --> 00:28:22,920 To whom? 528 00:28:23,720 --> 00:28:24,720 A little boy. 529 00:28:25,790 --> 00:28:27,440 It was on the Mid-Autumn Festival 530 00:28:27,440 --> 00:28:28,960 when I met that little boy. 531 00:28:29,640 --> 00:28:30,790 At that time, 532 00:28:31,750 --> 00:28:33,240 he was being bullied by someone. 533 00:28:33,240 --> 00:28:34,400 I went up to help him. 534 00:28:35,240 --> 00:28:36,480 Then, he followed me 535 00:28:36,510 --> 00:28:37,920 to enjoy Harvest Eve Foraging 536 00:28:37,920 --> 00:28:38,960 and got injured. 537 00:28:39,480 --> 00:28:41,830 Then, I took him back to my house, 538 00:28:42,110 --> 00:28:44,240 used rouge ink to treat his wounds, 539 00:28:44,720 --> 00:28:46,750 and gave it to him. 540 00:28:49,000 --> 00:28:50,400 A little boy 541 00:28:51,720 --> 00:28:52,920 was bullied, 542 00:28:53,550 --> 00:28:54,550 and you saved him? 543 00:28:56,080 --> 00:28:57,030 He's a coward. 544 00:28:59,750 --> 00:29:01,000 But was it proper 545 00:29:01,590 --> 00:29:03,640 to bring a boy 546 00:29:03,700 --> 00:29:04,700 you just met home? 547 00:29:04,920 --> 00:29:06,510 What are you talking about? 548 00:29:07,030 --> 00:29:08,830 He was so little. 549 00:29:09,360 --> 00:29:10,750 He wouldn't hurt me. 550 00:29:12,440 --> 00:29:13,350 Besides, 551 00:29:14,920 --> 00:29:16,070 at that time, 552 00:29:16,200 --> 00:29:18,200 I already considered him my friend. 553 00:29:19,400 --> 00:29:20,070 Friend? 554 00:29:22,480 --> 00:29:23,110 Friend. 555 00:29:24,200 --> 00:29:26,440 You don't know how cute he was. 556 00:29:28,300 --> 00:29:29,860 When I met him, 557 00:29:30,310 --> 00:29:32,590 he was a head shorter than me. 558 00:29:33,640 --> 00:29:35,110 His whole face was round, 559 00:29:35,350 --> 00:29:36,750 and his eyes were round, too. 560 00:29:36,750 --> 00:29:38,800 He also had two small hair buns. 561 00:29:39,030 --> 00:29:40,480 He was incredibly cute. 562 00:29:40,590 --> 00:29:41,790 If you saw him, 563 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:43,810 you would definitely like him too. 564 00:29:44,110 --> 00:29:44,830 Maybe. 565 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:49,240 But soon his father took him home. 566 00:29:51,110 --> 00:29:52,110 Later, 567 00:29:53,180 --> 00:29:55,110 something happened to his family, 568 00:29:55,780 --> 00:29:57,430 and I never saw him again. 569 00:29:58,400 --> 00:30:01,160 I wonder where he is 570 00:30:01,550 --> 00:30:02,810 and how he's doing now. 571 00:30:04,440 --> 00:30:05,350 Maybe 572 00:30:06,750 --> 00:30:08,310 he's already gone. 573 00:30:14,480 --> 00:30:16,000 Since he is your friend, 574 00:30:16,560 --> 00:30:18,800 then I wish him well. 575 00:30:20,550 --> 00:30:22,160 But having a friend like you 576 00:30:22,810 --> 00:30:23,740 to remember him, 577 00:30:24,750 --> 00:30:26,010 he'd be very comforted 578 00:30:26,450 --> 00:30:28,970 if he were alive. 579 00:30:38,270 --> 00:30:40,000 We've been walking for a while. 580 00:30:40,070 --> 00:30:41,130 You must be hungry. 581 00:30:44,030 --> 00:30:44,760 Here you are. 582 00:30:45,530 --> 00:30:46,490 Stone Guozi. 583 00:30:47,510 --> 00:30:48,710 Filling our stomachs 584 00:30:49,240 --> 00:30:50,640 will also keep us warm. 585 00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:52,750 You're not from here. 586 00:30:52,750 --> 00:30:54,510 How did you know we locals will 587 00:30:54,640 --> 00:30:57,300 take Stone Guozi as dry rations when traveling? 588 00:30:57,920 --> 00:31:00,160 I'm just following the local customs. 589 00:31:02,480 --> 00:31:04,830 Actually, my father used to do business in Huizhou 590 00:31:04,830 --> 00:31:06,490 and loved Huizhou food so much 591 00:31:06,590 --> 00:31:07,750 that our chef at home 592 00:31:07,880 --> 00:31:09,350 was hired from Huizhou. 593 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:12,480 The chef often made Stone Guozi, 594 00:31:12,680 --> 00:31:14,510 so he also frequently told me 595 00:31:14,510 --> 00:31:16,370 about the customs of Stone Guozi. 596 00:31:17,640 --> 00:31:20,240 You really are a young master from a wealthy family. 597 00:31:20,240 --> 00:31:22,770 You even specially hired a chef from Huizhou. 598 00:31:26,310 --> 00:31:27,880 What about the rest of your family? 599 00:31:27,880 --> 00:31:29,880 Are they still in your hometown now? 600 00:31:34,350 --> 00:31:35,750 It's not peaceful there. 601 00:31:36,200 --> 00:31:38,060 Our home was attacked by bandits. 602 00:31:38,480 --> 00:31:39,640 Except for me, 603 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,270 all my family members were 604 00:31:41,270 --> 00:31:42,750 killed by bandits. 605 00:31:43,070 --> 00:31:45,200 I was the only one who luckily escaped. 606 00:31:49,550 --> 00:31:50,480 I'm sorry. 607 00:31:51,000 --> 00:31:52,440 I didn't know your past 608 00:31:52,510 --> 00:31:53,510 was so rough. 609 00:31:56,400 --> 00:31:57,830 That's all in the past. 610 00:32:01,640 --> 00:32:02,920 But 611 00:32:03,310 --> 00:32:05,070 in the past, I really was 612 00:32:05,070 --> 00:32:06,790 a young master of a wealthy family. 613 00:32:06,790 --> 00:32:07,720 But now, 614 00:32:08,270 --> 00:32:10,030 I can only rely on my own 615 00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:12,480 to build a business. 616 00:32:12,830 --> 00:32:14,880 That is a really capable man. 617 00:32:19,030 --> 00:32:20,090 It's getting late. 618 00:32:20,200 --> 00:32:21,310 Let's keep moving. 619 00:32:21,610 --> 00:32:23,340 It's cold in the mountains too. 620 00:32:24,070 --> 00:32:24,680 Okay. 621 00:32:25,400 --> 00:32:25,930 Let's go. 622 00:32:26,070 --> 00:32:26,600 Let's go. 623 00:32:32,010 --> 00:32:32,580 Let's go. 624 00:32:59,550 --> 00:33:00,880 Please come in, you two. 625 00:33:11,590 --> 00:33:12,680 Mr. Dongtu, 626 00:33:12,680 --> 00:33:13,680 I am Li Zhen. 627 00:33:13,720 --> 00:33:15,640 I came here specifically to invite you 628 00:33:15,640 --> 00:33:18,840 to test the new ancient lacquer-soot ink of the Li family. 629 00:33:19,130 --> 00:33:22,050 [Mr. Dongtu] 630 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,540 Third Master Chen 631 00:33:24,350 --> 00:33:26,310 rarely speaks up so easily. 632 00:33:27,160 --> 00:33:30,030 It seems he really likes you two. 633 00:33:30,510 --> 00:33:33,440 The spring cold in Mount Qiyun hasn't passed lately. 634 00:33:33,790 --> 00:33:35,400 I just brewed a pot of tea. 635 00:33:35,400 --> 00:33:36,350 Have some 636 00:33:36,920 --> 00:33:38,050 to ward off the cold. 637 00:33:41,830 --> 00:33:43,090 Thank you, Mr. Dongtu. 638 00:33:45,900 --> 00:33:47,820 You came all this way. 639 00:33:47,960 --> 00:33:50,420 The way must have been hard to travel, right? 640 00:33:51,240 --> 00:33:52,720 Although it was difficult, 641 00:33:52,720 --> 00:33:55,270 there was a sea of clouds and strange pines along the way 642 00:33:55,270 --> 00:33:56,590 with clear mountains and waters. 643 00:33:56,590 --> 00:33:58,160 It felt like walking into a painting. 644 00:33:58,160 --> 00:34:01,270 Mount Qiyun is indeed a blessed 645 00:34:01,270 --> 00:34:02,870 and sacred Taoist mountain. 646 00:34:05,480 --> 00:34:06,310 Master Qi. 647 00:34:08,070 --> 00:34:10,760 I built this studio here. 648 00:34:12,020 --> 00:34:13,489 Do you know why? 649 00:34:16,070 --> 00:34:19,440 Then, I will make a bold guess. 650 00:34:19,840 --> 00:34:21,280 I just observed that 651 00:34:21,440 --> 00:34:22,840 all of your paintings, 652 00:34:22,840 --> 00:34:24,880 whether it's mountain views or river views, 653 00:34:24,880 --> 00:34:26,190 feature pine trees. 654 00:34:26,800 --> 00:34:29,800 Could it be related to the pine scenery here? 655 00:34:30,800 --> 00:34:31,600 That's right. 656 00:34:32,750 --> 00:34:34,280 All my life, 657 00:34:34,280 --> 00:34:36,070 I have loved nothing but pine trees. 658 00:34:36,070 --> 00:34:39,110 But nowadays, the pine forests in Huizhou 659 00:34:39,110 --> 00:34:41,190 are getting sparser year by year. 660 00:34:41,840 --> 00:34:43,840 Only by retreating here 661 00:34:44,280 --> 00:34:47,400 can I find this ideal place. 662 00:34:50,150 --> 00:34:51,670 The pine forests are sparse 663 00:34:51,670 --> 00:34:54,730 because of the booming ink industry in Huizhou, right? 664 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,030 Mr. Dongtu, 665 00:34:57,440 --> 00:34:59,000 my grandfather said 666 00:34:59,000 --> 00:35:01,280 that thousand-year-old pine wood 667 00:35:01,400 --> 00:35:02,710 was everywhere before. 668 00:35:02,710 --> 00:35:06,070 But now, if ink makers want to find century-old pine wood, 669 00:35:06,190 --> 00:35:08,390 they have to go deep into the mountains. 670 00:35:10,150 --> 00:35:12,030 Green and straight pine trees 671 00:35:12,360 --> 00:35:13,510 were cut down, 672 00:35:13,670 --> 00:35:15,030 made into an inkstick, 673 00:35:15,110 --> 00:35:16,920 and then handed to me 674 00:35:17,030 --> 00:35:19,960 to paint the disappearing pine scenery. 675 00:35:20,230 --> 00:35:22,400 It's really ridiculous 676 00:35:23,440 --> 00:35:24,710 and tragic. 677 00:35:26,760 --> 00:35:29,000 Pine trees are the soul of Huizhou 678 00:35:29,400 --> 00:35:31,230 and the foundation of the ink industry. 679 00:35:31,230 --> 00:35:32,760 If no one plants pine trees, 680 00:35:32,800 --> 00:35:36,400 future generations will have no pines to use or admire. 681 00:35:39,190 --> 00:35:40,360 Mr. Dongtu, 682 00:35:40,510 --> 00:35:42,960 I promise you, substituting tea for wine, 683 00:35:43,360 --> 00:35:46,090 that I will plant pine trees every year from now on 684 00:35:46,320 --> 00:35:47,320 for Huizhou, 685 00:35:47,400 --> 00:35:48,590 for the ink industry, 686 00:35:48,590 --> 00:35:49,960 for you, Mr. Dongtu, 687 00:35:50,030 --> 00:35:51,890 and also for future generations. 688 00:35:52,440 --> 00:35:53,360 Then, 689 00:35:53,670 --> 00:35:54,670 count me in. 690 00:35:55,440 --> 00:35:56,840 I will follow Miss Li Zhen 691 00:35:56,840 --> 00:35:58,280 to do something for the ink industry 692 00:35:58,280 --> 00:35:59,670 and pine forests 693 00:35:59,840 --> 00:36:00,880 in Huizhou. 694 00:36:01,150 --> 00:36:01,800 Good. 695 00:36:01,880 --> 00:36:03,630 Since you are so sincere, 696 00:36:04,010 --> 00:36:06,680 when I go down the mountain 697 00:36:07,230 --> 00:36:09,110 depends on you two. 698 00:36:34,630 --> 00:36:35,320 We are back. 699 00:36:36,880 --> 00:36:38,740 Where are you going, Miss Li Zhen? 700 00:36:39,400 --> 00:36:40,190 I... 701 00:36:40,710 --> 00:36:42,190 I'm going home. 702 00:36:44,440 --> 00:36:45,800 I didn't expect you 703 00:36:46,320 --> 00:36:47,760 to be somewhat useful. 704 00:36:48,150 --> 00:36:49,960 Thank you for this time. 705 00:36:50,230 --> 00:36:51,290 I'll go back first. 706 00:36:52,590 --> 00:36:53,150 Okay. 707 00:37:04,760 --> 00:37:05,440 Your bag. 708 00:37:10,190 --> 00:37:10,920 I'm leaving. 709 00:37:11,030 --> 00:37:11,670 Goodbye. 710 00:37:35,360 --> 00:37:36,110 Does it hurt? 711 00:37:37,960 --> 00:37:38,550 No. 712 00:37:38,590 --> 00:37:39,590 Not at all. 713 00:37:59,320 --> 00:38:00,480 At that time, 714 00:38:00,590 --> 00:38:02,590 I already considered him my friend. 715 00:38:03,800 --> 00:38:04,480 Friend? 716 00:38:07,000 --> 00:38:09,760 I wonder where he is 717 00:38:10,190 --> 00:38:11,450 and how he's doing now. 718 00:38:13,110 --> 00:38:14,030 Maybe 719 00:38:15,440 --> 00:38:17,000 he's already gone. 720 00:38:25,860 --> 00:38:27,720 [Li Ink] 721 00:38:27,590 --> 00:38:28,550 In the past days, 722 00:38:28,550 --> 00:38:30,670 everyone was eager to restore the lacquer-soot ink. 723 00:38:30,670 --> 00:38:33,470 Raw lacquer on the market was already very scarce, 724 00:38:33,840 --> 00:38:35,670 and the Tian family aggressively bought up 725 00:38:35,670 --> 00:38:37,920 all the available stock within a hundred miles. 726 00:38:37,920 --> 00:38:38,670 Sixth Master 727 00:38:38,670 --> 00:38:40,280 only has this left. 728 00:38:41,440 --> 00:38:42,900 How much lacquer-soot ink 729 00:38:43,190 --> 00:38:44,850 can this raw lacquer produce? 730 00:38:45,190 --> 00:38:46,650 Even at maximum capacity, 731 00:38:46,880 --> 00:38:48,680 we can only produce ten catties. 732 00:38:51,440 --> 00:38:53,190 That is far from enough. 733 00:38:54,760 --> 00:38:55,400 Listen, 734 00:38:56,110 --> 00:38:58,510 send all our people out to find raw lacquer. 735 00:38:58,590 --> 00:39:01,360 You can assign the servants at will. 736 00:39:01,760 --> 00:39:03,510 Go north to Xi'an, 737 00:39:03,510 --> 00:39:04,840 and south to Zhangzhou. 738 00:39:05,230 --> 00:39:06,150 Hurry. 739 00:39:07,000 --> 00:39:07,630 Yes. 740 00:39:09,780 --> 00:39:13,720 [Ink Workshop] 741 00:39:09,900 --> 00:39:10,730 Manager Shao, 742 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:11,840 Manager Shao, 743 00:39:14,710 --> 00:39:15,510 Manager Shao, 744 00:39:15,630 --> 00:39:17,480 Seven or eight carriages are outside, 745 00:39:17,480 --> 00:39:20,000 carrying five hundred catties of raw lacquer. 746 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:20,800 Who sent them? 747 00:39:21,230 --> 00:39:22,510 The leader's name is Xiao Qi. 748 00:39:22,510 --> 00:39:23,590 He said 749 00:39:23,630 --> 00:39:25,030 Master Qi from Yihousheng 750 00:39:25,030 --> 00:39:26,890 sent it especially to our family. 751 00:39:30,070 --> 00:39:31,000 Master Qi. 752 00:39:31,840 --> 00:39:34,000 Your raw lacquer 753 00:39:34,510 --> 00:39:36,070 is truly a timely help 754 00:39:36,840 --> 00:39:38,840 for Li Ink. 755 00:39:39,420 --> 00:39:41,610 It solves our urgent need. 756 00:39:44,070 --> 00:39:44,960 I 757 00:39:46,360 --> 00:39:47,890 will use tea instead of wine 758 00:39:48,360 --> 00:39:49,440 to toast you. 759 00:40:02,100 --> 00:40:04,230 Seventh Old Madam, don't be so polite. 760 00:40:04,360 --> 00:40:07,320 Even without my raw lacquer, 761 00:40:07,480 --> 00:40:09,670 I think this small matter wouldn't stump you, 762 00:40:09,670 --> 00:40:13,000 as you have been powerful in the ink industry for many years. 763 00:40:13,000 --> 00:40:13,960 It's just that 764 00:40:14,030 --> 00:40:14,840 I 765 00:40:15,360 --> 00:40:17,230 have traveled far and wide for many years, 766 00:40:17,230 --> 00:40:18,800 and have seen more 767 00:40:18,800 --> 00:40:21,080 petty tricks of despicable people than you, 768 00:40:21,080 --> 00:40:22,840 so I stayed ahead of them 769 00:40:22,960 --> 00:40:24,290 by taking one more step. 770 00:40:26,490 --> 00:40:28,610 You are too modest, Master Qi. 771 00:40:30,840 --> 00:40:33,480 The ink testing event is tomorrow. 772 00:40:34,230 --> 00:40:36,670 Zhen has invited Mr. Dongtu. 773 00:40:37,880 --> 00:40:39,510 Your raw lacquer 774 00:40:40,190 --> 00:40:42,030 is precious 775 00:40:43,030 --> 00:40:44,760 to the Li family. 776 00:40:47,110 --> 00:40:48,000 Master Qi, 777 00:40:48,590 --> 00:40:50,230 the Li family's business 778 00:40:51,550 --> 00:40:53,670 has always valued fairness. 779 00:40:54,440 --> 00:40:55,760 No matter what the price of raw lacquer 780 00:40:55,760 --> 00:40:57,550 in Huizhou is, 781 00:40:57,550 --> 00:40:59,510 I will definitely pay 782 00:40:59,510 --> 00:41:01,000 every penny to you. 783 00:41:01,840 --> 00:41:02,590 Old Madam, 784 00:41:03,110 --> 00:41:04,510 I am a businessman. 785 00:41:04,630 --> 00:41:07,290 So, I don't care about immediate petty profits. 786 00:41:07,710 --> 00:41:08,760 The reason I came this time 787 00:41:08,760 --> 00:41:10,630 is to establish 788 00:41:10,710 --> 00:41:11,880 a long-term business 789 00:41:11,880 --> 00:41:14,510 with the Li family. 790 00:41:16,320 --> 00:41:19,150 Not only will I give this raw lacquer 791 00:41:19,150 --> 00:41:20,190 to Li Ink for free, 792 00:41:20,400 --> 00:41:22,800 but I will also take out one thousand taels of silver 793 00:41:22,800 --> 00:41:25,200 to invest in the ancient lacquer-soot ink. 794 00:41:27,150 --> 00:41:28,190 It seems 795 00:41:29,030 --> 00:41:31,110 your intention 796 00:41:33,070 --> 00:41:34,510 to give us the raw lacquer 797 00:41:34,590 --> 00:41:36,840 is not to help us. 798 00:41:38,840 --> 00:41:41,000 Old Madam, you worry too much. 799 00:41:41,400 --> 00:41:42,800 The raw lacquer is 800 00:41:43,110 --> 00:41:45,880 my sincerity in cooperating with the Li family. 801 00:41:47,800 --> 00:41:51,320 We invited Mr. Dongtu to the ink testing event, 802 00:41:52,400 --> 00:41:54,190 but those ink merchants and scholars 803 00:41:54,190 --> 00:41:56,390 haven't replied to the invitation yet. 804 00:41:56,480 --> 00:41:59,630 The ancient lacquer-soot ink may not be a great success. 805 00:42:00,920 --> 00:42:02,670 How could I 806 00:42:02,840 --> 00:42:04,630 let you 807 00:42:05,000 --> 00:42:06,880 bear such a risk? 808 00:42:09,000 --> 00:42:09,840 Old Madam, 809 00:42:10,710 --> 00:42:11,710 business 810 00:42:12,320 --> 00:42:13,710 is bound to have risks. 811 00:42:13,920 --> 00:42:16,780 Thank you for considering my interests, Old Madam. 812 00:42:17,320 --> 00:42:18,800 But I am a businessman, 813 00:42:19,110 --> 00:42:20,920 so I never fear risks, 814 00:42:21,470 --> 00:42:24,070 and I'm willing to bear the consequences voluntarily. 815 00:42:24,070 --> 00:42:26,070 The Li family and Li Ink 816 00:42:27,030 --> 00:42:30,070 are my only choice for cooperation. 817 00:42:31,670 --> 00:42:32,590 Thank you, 818 00:42:34,280 --> 00:42:37,280 Master Qi, for your high regard for Li Ink. 819 00:42:39,960 --> 00:42:40,760 But 820 00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:43,640 investing in ancient lacquer-soot ink 821 00:42:45,230 --> 00:42:47,760 is about passing down the heritage of Li Ink. 822 00:42:48,590 --> 00:42:51,800 It's not just a simple business deal. 823 00:42:55,550 --> 00:42:56,610 Seventh Old Madam, 824 00:42:57,230 --> 00:42:58,360 I see. 825 00:42:58,920 --> 00:43:00,710 After the ink testing event ends, 826 00:43:00,710 --> 00:43:01,480 I 827 00:43:02,150 --> 00:43:03,710 will visit you again.