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[The City of Sunlight] [EP05]

You said nothing could

go wrong since you're

from a family of butchers.

I'm off.

Don't forget the umbrella.

Dad, I'll go.

Watch out the sunlight.

I know it's hard to find.

That's why they need us!

Ask someone else!

And tell Sangjie to

stop standing by and seeing.

Gangba sheep is

the breakthrough now.

If we've done with them, you...

I...

How can you be so careless?

Thanks.

Let's go.

Go.

Where's your car?

I returned it to the company.

It's an example of cost savings.

Good Life Website should be a large company.

Can't believe it's so stingy.

No wonder you asked me

to wait at your door.

How will you get there?

You have a scooter.

Stop wasting time. Let's go.

I heard you were doing well

in endoscopy.

What a dark horse.

You've been working on it a lot, right?

But actually,

I don't even know

how it was inserted.

I was just lucky.

I don't think so.

If surgeons relied on good luck,

I would pray for their patients.

Director Yin.

Director.

Director.

Intern?

Has your post been decided?

Not yet.

What about our gastroenterology department?

Did I hear that right?

Director Yin is asking for an intern.

Say something.

Zhaxi is good!

Who is this boy?

I'm fine where I am.

He must be new.

That's a chance we never thought we'd get.

Can't believe it.

What are you thinking?

He's Yin Wei!

What is he thinking?

What was I saying?

You take me to the Gangba sheep seller.

Aren't you afraid that I won't

need you afterwards?

With your tedious demands,

only I and the City

of Sunlight

are your best picks

to meet your standard.

The mind speaks out.

You think it tedious?

Yeah.

Girl, have a costume photo!

We have a great selection of costumes.

Have a look.

Girl, you want braids?

15 yuan for each.

I charge 10 yuan for you.

I can make my braids, thanks.

Do you have Gangba sheep?

No.

Do you have Gangba sheep?

Any Gangba sheep here?

No.

Sir,

do you have Gangba sheep?

No.

No?

Do you have Gangba sheep?

No.

No, either.

Next one.

Do you have Gangba sheep?

No.

Do you have Gangba sheep?

No.

Let's go.

Keep looking.

Do you have Gangba sheep?

No.

Do you have Gangba sheep?

No.

Do you have Gangba sheep?

Yes. How many do you want?

You have Gangba sheep?

Is it authentic?

I need authentic ones a lot.

Gangba sheep is expensive.

We have high mountain merino.

They have the same quality.

Do you want to have a look?

No.

No, thanks.

Bro.

Is she your girlfriend?

Wait a minute.

Here.

Girls don't know it. Look.

Nobody can find the difference?

Nobody can find the difference.

It's less expensive.

If you want more,

I'll give you a discount.

What about the quarantine?

We get this. Don't worry.

Look.

Production date.

You look like an honest guy.

I'll give you the lowest price.

How many do you want?

How many do you have?

You've found one?

Yeah.

Don't tell me it's the one we were just at.

It's the one we were just at.

But there's something wrong.

We can't buy from them.

I took their card.

You can blacklist them

in advance.

He's trying to pass off

as authentic.

You knew he's dishonest

and you were still talking to him.

We have an old saying here.

One liar

can teach you more

than ten teachers.

So you haven't found one yet.

We've been looking all over

these markets.

Hello?

[Suolang.]

I asked my dad.

He said he didn't buy

Gangba sheep much.

But I know a restaurant

that's said to order sheep much.

They may have access.

Then send me

the address.

Okay, I send it to you.

Why don't we think in another way?

How?

We look for the cuisine.

Ask those who cook Gangba sheep

for the access to buy.

What the...

Welcome, Mr. Tudeng.

You come to my show

to learn from me?

Mr. Gongdan.

You tell the best jokes.

Only if you could be a good performer as a

good comedian you're now.

Don't forget we stole

your thunder last time

at Norbu Lingka.

You just can't be nice, can you?

Good day, Mr. Tudeng.

Good day.

You beat us in Sho Dun Festival.

But this time,

we won't let you take the limelight.

The show was meant

to be Nanka's.

Did you pull

a few strings?

To be honest with you.

I went to the director

and asked for this gig

myself.

There are

just a few chances.

The limelight must be

ours.

How can you be so righteous?

Everyone knows the chances are scarce.

What's wrong?

We're far from the opening,

and you can hardly stand up.

Mr. Tudeng.

Remember when we were

on the stage together

40 years ago?

That time,

we performed for three days in a row

but didn't feel tired at all.

Can we

collaborate on

Baima Wenba?

I play the king Mudi Jiebu.

You play the Crippled Minister.

You know the audience

expects us to work together.

You stole my opportunity

and you want me to work with you?

In your dreams.

Old man.

You'd better not regret it afterwards.

Listen, don't screw it up.

It's not easy to steal the show from me.

Old man.

Wait and see.

Here comes the Gangba mutton!

Smells so good.

Let's begin.

How is it?

Is it authentic?

I'm too full.

This is what I called

authentic Gangba sheep.

A restaurant this size

must have a stable supply.

They must know where to buy it.

Let's follow the trail

and find the source.

Is the restaurant

owner willing to tell us?

Why not?

Just watch.

Waiter!

Waiter!

You like Gangba mutton?

Yes, and we want

more people to like it.

She's a Tibetan girl from Lhasa.

Her company specializes in mid-range

and high-end products.

Once we work with the suppliers and after

mass production and standardization,

not only us,

people all over the country can enjoy it.

We're not

in competition.

We are trying to get more of

Xizang's best products

on the tables in the mainland.

Yes.

Don't get me wrong.

It's not that I won't tell you,

it's just useless to tell you.

How?

You must need a lot.

Yes.

We're gonna start with 200.

You won't find

a supplier in the entire

city of Lhasa

that can supply 200.

Why?

I've been running this restaurant

for 15 years.

Gangba mutton is my specialty.

Even though, I can't promise to have

a stable supply throughout the year.

Gangba sheep is rare.

And the locals

keep a half.

The other half

can't even reach beyond Shigatse

before they're sold out.

As far as I know,

no one is currently

able to mass produce

Gangba mutton.

The current situation

can't represent the future.

This is what we're gonna do now.

Well, what is Gangba sheep?

Does a sheep that's been to Gangba count?

Does one that's been grazed in Gangba

count?

What about

different varieties but have been

fed in Gangba?

What about the same variety

but has been fed

elsewhere?

Gangba sheep is rare.

And it can't be mass produced.

What are you gonna do?

Yeah, what are you gonna do?

I haven't come up with

a whole plan yet.

But I think efforts should be made.

Someone must take the first step,

right?

You know

my criteria and conditions,

but you don't really know

the market, do you?

Well, I...

Don't be intimidated by what I just said.

What's the market economy?

As long as there is an economy,

there is a market.

You get

your money ready first

and set the purchase

price high.

I'm sure

you can make it.

Yeah.

The market economy will work.

I'll do the math.

No need.

200 sheep mean 400,000 yuan at least.

Get the money first.

What? 400,000 yuan?

Why do you pull over?

The battery's dead.

Don't walk in the middle of the street.

Hear me out.

It's not what it looks like.

I know you're upset.

But I certainly had

more than 400,000 yuan

in start-up capital.

I was afraid that I couldn't supply

enough product after signing

the contract, so I got

chili peppers and honey in advance.

Package designing

also cost money.

So you and your trading company

have no capital now.

That's not true.

We just don't have much.

So you're just a bunch of peddlers?

What does that mean?

You don't even have a regular office.

We have.

It's Gaji specialty shop.

Isn't it just

a specialty shop?

I rearranged it

a bit. It's definitely

an office now.

And look,

we have the Internet now.

The location doesn't matter.

Don't let an office tie you down.

The point is that you

don't have a concrete plan at all.

If so,

we'd better stop wasting

each other's time.

I promise you.

I did a lot of

market research before.

Look, Gangba sheep

is just like Lang County

chili pepper

and Chayu honey.

It is centuries old,

but industrialization

is indeed

a new challenge.

New challenges require

competent people.

I am competent!

Look,

where there's a question, there's an answer.

We can find the answer

together.

You give us

a little more time

and another chance.

We're definitely a great team.

Our cooperation is definitely

going well.

I need no more pep talks

or illusions.

I need Gangba sheep

on our shelf and

at the dinner table of our customers.

I don't need

a dreamer.

I only need

a reliable supplier.

I don't think you're the one.

Dreams can come true!

This old man

really can't hold it.

My heart is not doing well.

You keep on.

Yes, sir.

Do your best.

Sir.

Are you okay, sir?

Are you okay, old man?

Are you okay, sir?

Sir?

Are you okay?

Sir!

Are you alright?

Are you okay?

Call an ambulance!

Alright, give me.

You drained my battery in just one day.

Yuntai.

I'll go up first.

Okay.

I'll charge it later.

It's okay.

Bro, you're back.

What are you doing here?

I'll go up.

I'll buy you dinner some day.

What are you doing?

You're listening to Tibetan Opera again?

Where's Dad?

Sis said he went straight to bed

after coming back this afternoon.

Sleep already?

Bro.

Morning.

You're not working today?

I've been working for over a whole

week.

Let me take a break.

Sorry.

I'm a vagabond

with no concept of time.

Take my breakfast

to my room.

Dad's not home today.

He's in the Sweet Tea House.

You can have breakfast at home.

Dad bans me from home.

I can't go in.

Just help me bring my breakfast.

Didn't realize you're a man of principle.

The noodles are ready.

Okay.

Do you need pepper?

No pepper.

Hello, Sis.

Zhaxi, is Dad home?

No.

I thought he's in the Sweet Tea House.

No.

Mr. Ciren asked him out.

He didn't answer my calls.

No way.

I'll check.

I'll call you later.

Bro.

Come here.

I won't go in. What's up?

Just come.

What's wrong?

Cuo?

Did someone pass away?

I heard Mr. Gongdan died of a heart

attack the other day.

Mr. Gongdan?

Dad's old rival?

Who called you?

It's Sis.

She said Dad wasn't in the Sweet Tea House.

You call Dad,

I'll go out to find him.

He's not picking up the phone.

You call him again.

Grandma.

I went to the ceremony of

the 7th day after Gongdan's burial.

I pray that he will go to Elysium.

I never thought

I'd be so sad

when he's gone.

He's clenching his chest

before he went on stage.

He didn't look right

on stage either.

Why didn't I take it seriously?

And I'm pissed off at him.

Mr. Tudeng.

It's his fate.

It's not your fault.

But he's

only 2 years older than me.

Death is inevitable.

All feasts will come to an end.

People only realize

how precious life is

when they're facing death.

That's such a sad truth.

Ma'am,

I suddenly feel scared,

scared that I won't

have enough time.

Fear creeps in

when you have regrets.

Tudeng,

what are your regrets?

The day when Gongdan passed away,

he asked me to partner

with him in performing Baima Wenba.

Because we were

always in competition,

I felt like if I agreed,

it'd mean I'd lost to him.

I never thought

that would be

the last thing he said to me.

Looking back now,

I really regret it.

I could have just

said yes.

I missed

my last chance to

perform with him on stage.

Dad,

if Gongdan knew

what you're thinking,

he'd be happy.

He and I

competed on stage for years.

Sometimes our two troupes

were ready to battle

head-to-head,

to see who could pull in more people.

Back then,

I spent day and night thinking about

how to perfect my performance

and how to

surpass Gongdan.

Tibetan opera was

appealing then.

Now that he's gone,

it feels like half of Tibetan opera

is gone with him.

I want,

I want to do

something for him.

Dad,

we're here for you.

It's time.

The Nanka Tibetan Opera Troupe

needs a new successor.

Mr Tudeng,

you're still fit.

You can perform on stage for another ten years.

I'm sixty years old.

Whether I step off the stage tomorrow

or go on until I'm 70, 80, or 90,

that's up to the blessings

of our Tibetan opera founder, Tangdong Jiebu.

I can't wait until the clouds are looming

to pick up stones in mountains

and fix the roof.

The Nanka Tibetan Opera Troupe

needs a new

inheritor to

lead it forward.

Mr Tudeng,

I'll follow your guidance.

I'll work hard

and do my best to become

a worthy successor like you.

Good.

What opera did you rehearse this morning?

We practiced Brothers Don-yod and Don-grub.

Okay.

The future of the troupe

depends on all of you.

Don't worry.

Alright, I gotta go.

Okay, take care.

Goodbye.

Zhaxi, time to get up.

[Dr Zhaxi!]

Don't forget to

find your own purpose!

I will!

Gesang, rise and shine.

Why did you have instant noodles so early?

[Dad, Mom,]

[I'm heading to Lhasa to find my brother.]

[Don't worry about me.]

This is bad!

Wait, just a second.

- I've got no choice. - Please wait.

Sir, were you looking for me?

Mr Xu,

you're finally here.

What's going on?

What's in the truck?

You need to help me sort this out.

It's stock for the community specialty shop.

There're all kinds of tourist souvenirs.

Things like boxes, bags, and scarves,

all printed with the Barkhor Street logo.

Now the goods are here,

but we've got nowhere to store them.

You want them to make some room, right?

Exactly.

Suolang's stuff has taken up the warehouse,

and now our goods have arrived.

Before,

when the warehouse was empty,

we let them use it.

But now our stock...

Sir,

we agreed on this before.

They could only use the warehouse

before signing the contract.

But now,

the chili peppers and honey are stored there,

and they won't sell.

I've got other deliveries to make.

Are you unloading your goods or not?

Well, sir,

I'm really sorry about this.

Can we work something out?

How about this?

Can you deliver the goods two days later?

Two days later?

I know, I know.

Sorry about the trouble.

But we've got

a storage issue right now.

Here, take this 200 yuan

to cover your gas.

And let me treat you to some sweet tea

and a bowl of Tibetan noodles.

In a couple of days,

I'll give you a call.

Please come and deliver the goods again.

How does that sound?

Alright, fine.

Thanks a lot.

I really appreciate it.

Thank you, sir.

Take care.

Sir,

will the warehouse be cleared out so soon?

I'll see what I can do.

There are three main types of

Lang County peppers.

First, there's a kind of chili peppers

growing upwards.

They're shorter,

usually about 5 to 7 centimeters long,

and 2 to 3 centimeters wide.

Right.

Very spicy, yeah.

The second type

looks similar,

but the fruit grows downward,

opposite of the first type.

Yes.

And the fruit is bigger,

about 6 to 8 centimeters long,

and around 2 to 3 centimeters wide.

It's all detailed

in the project description.

I've got a guest here.

How about I call you back later?

Okay, okay.

Goodbye, Mr Zhang.

Busy, huh?

Shaojie, what brings you here?

Just came to check on you.

You're here by yourself?

Where are Sangjie and Mamuha?

Sangjie

got a call from his Dad

and hurried back home.

Mamuha's at home looking after the shop.

Since the deal went south,

he's been

feeling down

and trying to prove himself.

Hello?

Sir,

yeah, that's right.

The address is on the business card.

Yes, I'm here.

You can come by anytime.

Don't worry,

the quality is top-notch.

The goods are all here.

Come check them out whenever you want.

Alright, I'll be waiting.

Okay,

see you later.

All families have issues.

That's just how it is.

We're just starting out.

Shaojie,

I know,

even if others disagree with me,

you're always on my side.

Come on,

that's for sure.

If you ever need help,

just let me know.

Shaojie,

do you need something?

No, I was just passing by

and thought I'd stop by to see you.

Nothing serious.

So, how's

the stock selling?

I'm trying to connect with buyers.

But they either want just five or ten kilos.

Small orders like that

don't really solve anything.

Or they're offering

dirt-cheap prices

and telling me to take it or leave it.

You can't sell at those prices.

You can't take a loss.

And it's not just

my money in this.

Sangjie and Mamuha

put their savings

into the start-up funds too.

And because of the shelf life

I really need to speed things up.

If you're gonna

store this stuff here

for a longer time,

maybe you should find

a better warehouse.

This place is fine.

Dude, don't worry about me.

You've got enough on your plate already.

Hello?

This is the City of Sunlight,

not Twilight.

You've got the wrong number.

Wrong number?

I just don't think this is the right place.

Look how small it is,

and there's no ventilation.

Your goods are

of good quality,

but if you store them here,

they'll spoil.

Shaojie,

is it because I'm storing my stuff here,

the people in the community are against it

and are putting pressure on you?

No, no, don't overthink it.

There's absolutely no pressure.

Even though you're

listed as unemployed now,

with your ability,

I believe you're

gonna be a role model

for entrepreneurs in our community.

Really?

Really.

Seriously, no problem?

No problem at all.

Are you sure?

One hundred percent sure.

If everything's fine, I'll get back to work.

Go ahead.

Shaojie,

take this. You can have it in the morning.

I don't need it.

Drink honey water,

and it's good for health.

Trust me.

This is premium honey from Chayu.

Hello?

Ma'am,

he came by to check the goods yesterday.

He hasn't gone back yet?

Alright,

I'll tell him when I see him.

I think he's...

I really can't say it.

[I'll pass by later,]

[and I'll tell him then.]

He hasn't finished clearing out the room?

He's been inside for an hour,

and he still hasn't come out.

It's not so busy now.

I can take the sweet tea over.

Alright, alright.

Go on, go on.

When one is all sweaty,

a sip of sweet tea

feels great.

You must be worn out.

Not really. It's no big deal.

Is there enough space now?

Just barely.

Suolang's stock can be stored here,

but there's no room for the sofa.

Have some sweet tea.

Let's move it

outside later.

Move it outside?

Is there space outside?

Yeah.

Let me take a look.

It'll work.

We can put the sofa there for now.

There's no other place for it.

Look at you, all sweaty.

Let me see.

I've really gotten used to

an easy life these past few years.

Back when I was in the army,

I used to hike mountains

with heavy loads

and run for miles.

That was a real workout.

Well, all these

little tasks you're doing now

count as exercise, right?

It's not the same.

One builds strength,

the other

builds patience.

Did you talk to Suolang?

Not yet.

I was thinking

I'd sort out his stuff first,

and then tell him.

Maybe he'll handle it better.

He's always talking about this deal,

or that partnership.

None of them are happening.

Your brother

is doing something

that's no small feat.

Look,

with a specialty shop,

any goods labeled with

Barkhor Street

sell really well.

Am I right?

All the other stores sell that way too.

But not

your brother.

He is different.

He's not interested in

common souvenirs.

Then he hit me

with all these big ideas.

Honestly,

I didn't get a word of it.

But

there's one thing I did understand.

He wants to do

something special,

a big deed that helps a lot of people.

A big deed?

Yeah.

That's not easy.

Have people in the community

started complaining today?

That's why

Suolang needs support and

understanding more than ever.

Young people have ambition

and the guts to start their own business.

That's a good thing.

Entrepreneurship is supported

in this community,

but no one is interested.

Suolang is different.

He's brave enough to take the lead.

So we need to encourage

and support him even more.

I'm willing to be that person.

You always think

you can handle everything by yourself.

No, I have to

step in whether for work or personal reasons.

For work,

I'm the one who brought Suolang

on board.

Now that he's starting a business,

I can't just

dampen his motivation.

And personally,

he's my future brother-in-law.

We just purchased these peppers

back from Lang County.

Lang County chili peppers

have way more vitamins

than regular ones.

There's 220 milligrams of

vitamin C in every 100 grams.

And 2.20 milligrams

of vitamin B3

per 100 grams.

Not to mention the iron content.

Is this honey?

Yeah, it's from Chayu.

Chayu?

Exactly.

We personally inspected

every single bottle on-site.

If it's fake, we'll pay you ten times over.

Mr Suo,

I trust your goods.

But since I take in

such a huge batch all at once,

the price...

Buddy,

this is the lowest price I'll accept.

And the quality

is absolutely guaranteed.

We brought it back

after inspecting under

the highest local standards.

If it weren't for the cancelled

cooperation with our previous partner,

and it definitely

wasn't our fault,

we wouldn't be selling at a loss.

Alright,

as you asked,

this amount.

50,000 yuan?

Sir, it's fine.

The power just tripped. No big deal.

Hang tight for a sec.

I'll be right back.

Suolang,

it's just the electric card.

I forgot to top it up.

Didn't I mention I was bringing

a client over to check the goods today?

I wasn't paying attention to the electric card.

I'll go get some cash from the butcher shop.

Don't use your Dad's money.

But I haven't got any.

I'll transfer the money to you.

Go get the electricity back.

Okay, I'm on it.

- Hurry up. - Don't get upset.

Sir,

that young guy

is a bit sloppy.

He forgot to top up the electricity.

Don't worry about it, it's fine.

So, we're set on the price, right?

Yes.

This amount.

What do you mean?

It's not easy for young folks these days.

Everything needs money.

It's better to

have some cash on hand.

Don't you think?

Ashlie, your food delivery's here.

Who ordered it? Is there a name?

I don't know.

It says it's for Dazhen.

Alright, thanks.

Okay, I'll get going then.

Hello?

How long

have you been back?

I haven't seen a trace of you.

You know how it is,

work comes first.

Wasn't your job in Shanghai

going well?

Why did you come back?

It wasn't an impulsive decision.

I thought about it for a long time.

First,

my Mom's

about to retire.

I want to spend more time with my parents.

That makes sense.

And second?

The head office launched

the Xizang Selection Project.

But the director in charge here

is under investigation now.

So I volunteered to take over

as the new director and fix things.

So, you haven't

had time to hang out with me?

Sounds like the situation is quite tough.

Well, there's always a way.

Right now,

this project is at its most challenging

yet also most exciting stage.