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♪Who gazes at the stars in the sky♪
♪Heading towards the shore in a broken boat♪
♪This time, I'll hold onto fate and never bow down♪
♪Family bonds are hard to maintain♪
♪Who will take me to the fearless dream♪
♪As the wind and rain come and fade♪
♪A lone sail sways♪
♪A flower blooms alone amidst the thorns♪
♪its petals pierced by thorns♪
♪Yet it turned into a pair of wings flying against the wind♪
♪Everything grows through the heart♪
♪Even if dreams are lost♪
♪Smoothing out the surging waves♪
♪Breaking through the tumultuous sounds of the heart♪
♪Having the courage to resist♪
♪Embracing the chant of destiny♪
♪Only love brings light♪
♪Only love embrace the thorns♪
♪Everything grows through the heart♪
♪Having the courage to resist♪
♪Embracing the chant of destiny♪
[Blossoms in Adversity] ♪Only love brings light♪
Madam Hua and ladies.
I'm Chen Zhi.
I'm Yu Zhengyao.
I'm Shen Qi.
In the fickleness of the world,
I didn't expect that there were still three men of noble character.
Madam Hua,
I have brought some clothes and food.
They're in the carriage outside.
Your coming here
is already greatly appreciated.
How can we accept
your kindness without cause?
Madam Hua and ladies,
one day of teaching earns a lifetime of fatherhood.
The misfortune of our master weighs heavily on our hearts.
We wish we could suffer it in his place.
Please accept these.
Yes.
Please accept these.
I'll bring them inside.
I'll go as well.
I was wondering why I heard
the magpies chirping early in the morning.
It turns out we have honored guests.
Madam Hua and ladies,
we're here today to discuss an important matter
with you.
Please go ahead.
The truth is, a cousin of mine
works as an orator in Prince Xian's Mansion.
When our master had that incident
yesterday,
I bribed him
and asked him to inquire.
How did it go?
His Majesty has made up his mind.
I had already anticipated this.
But thank you anyway.
Your great kindness
will be remembered by the Hua family.
You're welcome, Madam Hua.
There is one more thing
that I would like to say
and ask you not to take offense to.
Speak freely.
With our master imprisoned,
your family has lost the means of livelihood.
How will you manage in the future?
Indeed, we have no way out now.
Madam Xia, worry not.
We are all disciples of the master,
no different from his sons or nephews.
Yesterday, I, Shen, Yu,
and other fellow disciples
discussed this matter.
The urgent matter is to have a man
who can stand up for you
and handle external affairs.
You are right.
Now,
you still possess wealth.
But merely living
with it is not a solution.
In my humble opinion, buying land
and gathering tenant farmers is the long-term plan.
To maintain
a middle-class household,
at least 15 mu of land are needed.
Also, you need to rent a house
with a few courtyards in the city
to accommodate the entire family.
You can't live in such a place.
That's too little.
It requires at least 35 mu.
Even that's not enough.
I wonder
how much silver one mu of land costs.
Yesterday, we did a calculation
of the total cost.
I wonder if the matriarch is in.
Why not invite her to discuss this together?
My sister-in-law doesn't understand these matters.
I am the one who manages the household.
Madam Xia,
in my opinion,
you should buy the land first.
Once that's settled,
you can go to the city to take care of the housing.
Hua Zhi,
I don't have much cash on hand right now.
I can only buy this much.
In a few days,
I'll bring more to you.
Thank you very much.
We shall consider this aid.
We owe you a favor.
It won't be necessary in the future.
It's no bother.
Our two families are supposed to...
to...
On that day, I had prepared the betrothal letter,
just waiting for my grandpa to return
to visit your family.
But as soon as he came back,
he burned the betrothal letter.
That's when I learned about what happened.
What's past is in the past.
Now is not the time to talk about these things.
Let me do it.
Allow me.
What are you doing?
Zhi,
we are saved.
Grandpa can come back?
Thanks to your grandpa's
benevolent students.
They are willing
to come forward to rent a house for us.
It won't be long before
we can
move back into town.
We should spend only what we have.
They're what you've managed to bring out
with much difficulty.
Are you pawning all of them?
These are all just worldly possessions.
Besides,
we have already discussed it.
For the time being,
we'll endure it.
We won't buy any clothes,
bedding, or servants
for now.
We need to save money
to quickly buy land and a house.
Mother,
have you put your things in there too?
Yes.
Jin'e is right.
We, the women and children,
possess only wealth.
If we don't quickly convert it into a house and some farmland,
we will eventually be unable to keep it.
It might
even bring disaster.
That's right.
When we sleep at night,
the maids' feet
are almost
over my head.
This place is too small.
Right.
I can pawn to exchange money to buy land
and rent a house as well.
Why entrust it
to them?
Don't speak nonsense.
How can you, an unmarried girl,
haggle over prices
with those merchants?
Don't mind her.
Everything is here.
It's only half the required amount.
What should we do?
I also have some here.
Having promised you,
I must go all out.
I must do it
anyway.
I will find a way
to make up for the missing money.
Letting you have
a place to settle is the most important.
This is not a small amount.
Ladies,
I, Chen, swear to heaven
not to take a single penny of this wealth.
If I handle it alone,
I'm afraid you will worry.
It's better to have
a supervisor.
Chen,
though my family is poor,
I am willing to offer what little help I can.
If you don't mind,
I will take on the role of supervisor.
I, too, will not take a single penny.
Or perhaps I...
Shen,
your grandpa and father
are officials, as Master Hua was.
It is better for you to stay out of this.
If a supervisor is needed,
it should be someone from the Hua family.
The elders are planning this.
You shouldn't interrupt, little girl.
We women
know nothing about buying land or a house.
Do we?
You all are men of noble character.
You've helped without any reason.
We are eternally grateful.
Mother,
yesterday, we were talking
about how to find a man
to support the family.
And today,
three suitable men have come at once.
It's truly the slivering of the cloud.
and misfortune is turning to fortune.
Mister Chen.
Yes, ma'am?
I have a personal matter to ask you.
You are quite handsome
and have a kind heart.
I wonder if you're married.
I am ashamed
that I'm not married.
Good.
Good.
Really good.
Ma'am?
Thank you.
Take care.
Take care.
Mr. Zhong,
you go follow them.
What are you doing?
I still have to study.
What do you think
of your grandpa's students?
Why say such frivolous words
out loud?
It's dirtied my ears.
You foolish girl.
My eyes
have been tempered.
I've seen Chen Zhi.
He carries himself with the air of wealth and nobility.
And he looks good.
At critical moments, he can take on responsibilities.
His character is impeccable.
I'll strike while the iron is hot
to make him my son-in-law
so that he can get our family
out of this pit of fire.
I won't marry him.
What do you know?
Your grandma said
if a son-in-law is taken in,
the family business will be entrusted to him
to let him support the household.
By then, you and I
will be the ones in charge of the household.
If you take a fancy to him,
you can marry him.
You foolish girl!
Come back to me!
[Forever Prosperity and Stability]
Miss, take a look at this.
It might suit you well.
The material is all top-notch.
Thank you, Chen.
What's with the formalities?
I almost forgot
that you almost became
Miss Hua's husband.
Chen,
this matter is no joke.
It concerns Shen's future.
Never mention it again in the future.
It doesn't matter.
Fate plays with people.
Rest assured. I have a sense of propriety.
Shen,
you should hurry back home.
Yu and I will turn these into money
and return the cart to you tomorrow.
Alright.
I followed them the entire day.
I saw it with my own eyes
that the man named Yu
delivered a cart full of goods
into the pawnshop.
And then the one
named Chen went back home.
Thank you, Mr. Zhong.
But you'll have to continue following them tomorrow.
Okay.
Get some rest early.
Take care.
The food sent by Mister Shen
will all be consumed by tomorrow.
I wonder
whether he will send it again
in the morning or in the evening.
Concubine Qin,
you have a discerning palate,
always picking the tastiest one.
Where is the tasty one anyway?
It's all coarse food from the street.
Even peddlers and footmen can afford to eat it.
I wonder
where the snack chef
from Pingjiang,
who used to work for us, went.
That scumbag.
Miss,
what are you doing here?
Have some hot porridge to warm up.
Have you had any?
I'm not hungry.
Miss, please eat more.
Fudong,
you put your belongings in there too,
did you?
Yes.
That little bit of money I have
isn't of much use anyway.
To me,
following you back to town
to have a bed to sleep in and food to eat
would be enough.
If you follow us,
there is no bed to sleep in.
And it's unknown
if there will be food in the future.
(Aunt Xia and the others are desperate.)
(They can't be dissuaded.)
(If we really lose everything,)
(what should we do afterwards?)
[Li Hou, Sevem-Star Guard]
Chen,
I heard that Deputy Commander Yuan is fuming
and has beaten several prisoners to death.
Several?
[Zheng Hu, Sevem-Star Guard]
Greetings, sir.
Sir,
please have some tea.
No, thank you.
Then, do you have any orders?
No.
You chat.
I'll just stroll around.
Stroll?
I'll take you for a stroll. Let's go.
Our new head
seems to have a good temper.
We've arrived. This way, please.
The first floor
of the Seven-Star Bureau is mainly filled with cells.
There are a total of 17 cells.
The left side holds death row inmates.
The right side is for prisoners with lighter sentences.
The place for daily affairs
is on the second floor.
Your area is also on the second floor.
This way, please.
Mind the stairs.
I am Chen Qing. If you need anything,
just give me your orders.
The commander's office is just ahead.
This way.
Watch the steps.
That is your seat.
Sir,
I'll go brew a pot of tea for you.
Go ahead.
Right away.
When you sharpen your knife, don't aim it at me.
You are back.
Chen,
how is it?
His temperament
is good.
I'm coming, sir.
This is what I purchased new this year.
Sir, spare my life.
Go brew another pot.
Call over Deputy Commander Yuan for me.
Yes.
As for your matter,
we'll talk about it later.
Yes.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you.
Sir,
Chen is feeling a bit dizzy.
Let me pour you another pot of tea.
Thank you.
Chen,
what's the matter?
Hou,
how have I usually treated you?
Not bad.
Polish the walnuts
for me in the future.
You don't want them?
And take good care
of my old mother at home.
It's no big deal.
You don't want to live?
Why did that girl
sneak out?
[Chen Mansion]
Sir,
look.
We have the finest spirits here.
Would you like two jars?
You want to see me?
You're here.
Have some tea.
I am busy.
I have no time for tea.
You've just arrived.
If you have any questions, just ask me.
How coincidental!
It so happens thatI have a question for you.
Three days ago,
you went to the palace and saw His Majesty.
You violated the rules of the Seven-Star Bureau
and secretly entered the palace without your commander's knowledge.
What exactly was it for?
Spare me this act.
If it weren't for my turning Qi Ruhai in,
how could you, someone living in luxury,
have taken this position of commander?
Having gained an advantage,
yet here you are, questioning and accusing.
You know me?
I have been in the bureau for 17 years.
There is nothing or no one in the imperial capital
that I do not know.
Gu Yanxi,
I'm afraid you can even consult with me
about the matters of your household.
Then please enlighten me.
In the eighth year of Chengtian,
when you just turned ten,
you entered the palace under a decree and were raised alongside His Majesty.
And Prince Ling went to the mountains to cultivate
and has stayed away from the imperial court ever since.
Do you know why?
Back then,
it was Qi Ruhai and I who personally
dealt with that matter.
Now, I'm the only one left in the bureau
who knows about it.
In the eighth year of Chengtian,
my maternal family plotted a rebellion.
His Majesty didn't want
to implicate too many people's lives.
So he kept it a secret.
Thus, my mother
and many officials were saved.
Since His Majesty has raised me by his side,
I have known this since I was a child.
Deputy Commander Yuan,
I originally thought
that you were just vile in character.
But to my surprise,
you actually stooped to such stupidity.
You've underestimated His Majesty too much.
And you've underestimated me too.
I'm afraid you're not up
to this job anymore.
Leave your waist token and sword behind.
[Seven-Star Bureau]
Deputy Commander Yuan,
do you think drawing your sword
will pave the way for your survival?
Would you spare my life
if I didn't?
No.
Please spare me.
It's not your turn yet.
Summon everyone for me.
I have something to say.
You must be wanting to ask
why Deputy Commander Yuan died.
For so many years,
His Majesty has always held Qi Ruhai
as his right-hand man.
He was beaten to death
because the previous day,
Deputy Commander Yuan made a secret complaint to His Majesty,
exposing his conspiracy against me.
Yuan was confident in his favors for me.
Little did he know that the favors
came from His Majesty,
not him.
As the commander is loyal to His Majesty,
the Seven-Star Guards should be loyal to the commander.
The bureau
knows all affairs in the capital.
You all must
know very well who I am.
Outside this door, my identity is not important.
But once within the bureau,
I am your commander.
Yuan Qi served for many years,
holding the deepest secrets
of countless people.
He thought he could blackmail me with these
in exchange for his life.
But he was wrong.
His Majesty has given you
this assignment
to keep secrets,
not sell them for credit.
A dog that bites its master to death
is something I cannot tolerate.
Do you understand?
Yes!
The Seven-Star Bureau
has been infamous, not just for a day or two.
Now that I am the commander,
you must follow my rules.
I will lead you the way
I used to lead my soldiers.
From today onwards,
the Seven-Star Guards must not fight in private,
oppress the good,
or extort people.
If I find out
that someone is misusing the name of the bureau
to cause trouble,
I will take his life first.
Yes.
Any more questions?
Sir,
I have a question.
Deputy Commander Yuan was highly skilled in martial arts.
What move did you use to kill him?
I'll teach you next time.
Okay.
What is your name, and how old are you?
Sir,
my name is Li Hou.
I am 18.
You've joined the bureau at such a young age.
Sir, do not underestimate
this brother of mine.
Speaking of swiftness,
no one in the bureau can match him.
Alright. Dismiss.
Yes.
Sir,
I am willing to sever my own arm
in exchange for you to spare my life.
An arm for a life?
There is no such a good deal.
Sir,
what has he done to make you
insist on taking his life?
You are rather righteous.
But when did I say
to take his life?
Thank you, sir!
As for how to deal with him,
allow me to consider it further.
What is your name?
I am Zheng Hu.
Hu, as in tiger.
Tiger?
From today onwards,
you will take over
the position of Deputy Commander.
As for your brother,
you should ask him yourself
what exactly he did .
Thank you, sir.
No backing out after the bet is placed.
No backing out.
I told you to bet big at that time,
[Rongfeng Casino] I told you to bet big at that time,
but you wouldn't listen.
Big! Big! Big!
Open!
You've lost!
Big! Big! Big!
Wait.
Isn't this my brother's jade?
Well, well.
He pretends to be so proper all the time.
It turns out he's been playing secretly.
I'll take this jade.
Young Master Shen, please take it.
I must show this to my father.
Let's go.
[Yongchang Pawnshop]
Miss, what do you wish to pawn?
Sir,
a few days ago, my family pawned a batch
of silk fabrics and jewelry.
Are they in your storehouse?
We haven't taken any silk
over the past few days.
Miss, perhaps you've remembered incorrectly.
The pawner's name is Chen Zhi.
Miss, you must be joking with me.
Mister Chen brought the items that day,
only to store them for half a day.
He took them away the same night.
Mister Chen's family
runs a pawnshop of their own.
Why would they pawn things to me?
It seems I've misremembered.
Could you tell me how to get to Chen's pawnshop?
It's been two days already.
We haven't heard anything
from Mister Chen.
Mister Shen hasn't sent
any food here either.
Huilan,
what's the rush?
Hasn't that servant
already delivered the pawn ticket
into our mother's hands?
They can't run.
Moreover,
buying land and renting a house is a serious matter.
You can't just rush into it.
If he were to
bring over the deed immediately,
I would be suspicious of him
acting too hastily.
Indeed.
Even if you go to the countryside to buy a cow,
you still have to be picky,
checking out the teeth and all.
As for Mister Shen,
just don't count on him.
His parents
are all about chasing profits.
Can't you see
he didn't mention the betrothal matters at all?
If this matter can't be settled at once,
Mister Chen
should make another visit
to explain things clearly to us.
Huilan,
you've only spent that bit of money.
And now you're suspecting Chen Zhi?
That bit of money is still money.
[Chen's Pawnshop]
Shen Qi?
Hua Zhi.
What are you doing here?
I...
Are you here to see Chen Zhi?
Something strange happened today.
My brother saw the jade pendant
I took off the other day
at your home
at a gambling house today.
Father was so angry that he wanted to ground me.
I was at a loss for words.
I had a hard time getting out.
Someone lost it in the gambling house.
Yes, indeed.
But Chen
clearly pawned this jade pendant.
I'm afraid their pawnshop
has a thief
who's stealing things out.
I just went to Chen's mansion to look for him.
But the doorman said he wasn't home.
So I came to check the pawnshop
to remind him.
Mister Shen, you go back first,
lest your father get angry again.
I know where this 'thief' is.
Madam!
Mister Chen has arrived.
What was I saying?
Hurry and fetch our mother.
See?
Greetings, Madam Hua.
I have not shown up for two days.
You must be worried by now.
Not at all.
We have great confidence in your handling of affairs.
I am ashamed.
How so?
I've been going around these two days trying to borrow money,
hoping to make up the shortfall
and quickly get the deed.
But the world is cold.
Although my friends and family helped,
it's still not quite enough.
Since we already have the better part,
we could rent the house first.
As for buying land,
we can plan for it gradually.
Madam Hua,
it's 150,000 cash short.
I have an older friend who is a great scholar
from the capital.
He heard that the Hua Mansion has a vast collection of books,
including rare editions,
and all are brought out of the residence by you.
He is willing to pay
twice the market price for these books.
Consider it a loan for reading.
When you can manage your finances,
redemption is an option again.
I didn't expect that Zhi
would make a good deal
by sheer fluke.
I've found
a large dwelling with four rows.
The owner is eager to sell. It's of good quality and inexpensive.
If we can't get the money in two days,
it will be hard for us to find such a place again.
Thank you, Mister Chen.
Ladies, please return.
Wait.
Mr. Zhong.
[Plum Blossom Numerology]
What are you doing?
Why give these books to Mister Chen?
By selling these books today,
we will be able to move into
a proper residence tomorrow.
I want to thank you,
Zhi.
On the day of the raid,
you gave up wealth to save the books.
I understand your intention.
But matters must be weighted
with priority and urgency.
Right now, we are without clothes and food at home.
The need is pressing.
As for these books...
Money can always be managed.
But these books
must never leave this place.
Madam Xia,
what's going on here?
Zhi,
you have always
been wishful,
never associating
your uncles, aunts, and sisters.
Now you are not allowed
to be so willful anymore.
Your grandma can decide on these books.
And I can too.
Mister Chen,
feel free to sell them.
Chen Zhi is simply not a good person.
He's squandered
all our money on gambling.
You have no proof.
Do you have evidence?
This is Shen Qi's jade pendant.
He took it off right here
the other day.
Chen Zhi lost it at the gambling house.
Bet again! Big! Big!
Big! Big! Big!
Don't move.
Who's it?
You are so feeble,
and you dare to commit crimes.
Mister Yu, I will ask you something.
If you answer clearly,
I will let you go immediately.
If you lie to me or hide something,
I will send you to the authority
to strip you of your scholar's title.
I'll talk.
This is Yu Zhengyao's statement.
Chen Zhi threatened Yu Zhengyao
to collude with him
to swindle the wealth of our family.
Yu Zhengyao always borrows money from Chen Zhi
for living expenses.
So he had no choice but to agree.
[Yu Zhengyao]
That pawnshop belongs to the Chen family.
And he is the owner.
He merely transferred our money from one pocket to another.
Someone!
Someone!
Someone!
Quick, go call someone!
Mr. Zhong!
Someone!
- Quick, get someone! - Mr. Zhong!
Chen Zhi,
aren't you afraid of being sued?
Being sued?
I know where this money
comes from.
You guys
smuggled it out secretly.
I dare to take your wealth.
Dare you report to the authorities?
Beast!
You beast!
Then let's strike a deal.
Leave these books with me.
I don't spit out what I take.
These books can't be sold anyway.
I'll take them back,
burn them all as firewood,
and throw away the ashes.
Even if you report me, you have no proof.
You lowly wenches!
You should feel lucky that you're not enslaved
and keep your head down.
Yet you dream of fine clothes and food?
How dare you argue with me?
So, there's no room for discussion.
Get lost!
Zhi!
Zhi!
Is Sir Duan of the Seven-Star Bureau here?
I have an unexpected merit
to present it to you both.
What merit?
Tell me.
When our house was raided,
we smuggled out.
some gold, silver, and treasures.
Today, I'm here to turn myself in.
Where is that wealth now?
It was stolen by this person
and hidden within his pawnshop.
Sir, it's a misunderstanding.
You also need to come with me.
Wait...
Stop!
Nice strength.
But your skills are not there yet.
Sir.
Sir, wipe off the sweat.
Truly impressive, sir.
Shall we take a break and have some tea?
Still a long way to go.
Back when I was in the North Land,
I had to practice daily
for an hour or two.
Who else will spar with me?
I'll do it.
You're not qualified.
Me.
Report!
Commander,
when stationed outside the Zihuang Residence,
we've confiscated a new batch of the Hua family's property.
Where did it come from?
Chen Zhi has been captured
and is locked up in prison.
And Miss Hua has also been captured
and is confined outside,
waiting for your judgment.
Having waited in the wilderness for several days
and been used by someone,
you seem quite happy.
Hand over Chen Zhi to the government office.
Is that Miss Hua called Hua Zhi?
Yes.
So it is her.
Let her go.
Yes.
Commander,
she won't leave.
She insists on seeing you.
I will drive her away immediately.
[Plum Blossom Numerology] [Mo-tse]
Bring her in.
Yes.
[Plum Blossom Numerology]
I didn't expect
you to hurl yourself willingly into the net.
The privately hoarded wealth of my family
has been confiscated.
These books are not among those confiscated.
Can I have them back?
Are these books so important?
They might be worthless to you.
But to me, they are extremely important.
Speaking of the initial raid on the Hua Mansion,
His Majesty had instructed
that the manuscripts of Minister Hua
not get into the public domain.
The Seven-Star Guards searched thoroughly
and only found some
old works that had been published.
Not a single new word was found.
Isn't that strange to you?
My grandpa is old and frail.
He has long ceased to write.
Presumably, he has no new work,
sir.
So naturally, nothing was found.
So that's how it is.
Then it's not surprising
that their work wasn't meticulous.
Can I have the books back now?
I've been bored lately.
I just want to read some books to relieve my boredom.
I think one called Plum Blossom Numerology
is quite good.
(Could it be that he knows?)
Miss Hua, you are truly stingy.
You're not willing to lend me even a few books.
So be it.
Take your book
and get lost.
Thank you.
This is not the place for you.
You two.
Quickly clear these eyesores of books
away from me.
Send them back
to where you found them.
Yes.
Tell those two cheap 'tools'
that starting today,
they don't have to watch over the Huas anymore.
Yes.
Who among you still has energy?
Practice with me again.
Sir,
let's do it another day.
I'm out of stamina.
I just heard
that Chen Zhi is locked up in jail.
Bring him to the practice ground for me.
Beast!
What a beast!
It's all my fault.
I shouldn't have rushed to tell you.
Now it's all over.
There's no way out anymore.
They say losing wealth wards off disasters.
But who would have thought that Zhi
would dare to provoke the Seven-Star Bureau?
What foolishness!
Is it time
to think about these things?
Zhi was taken away by the spies.
Now her life hangs by a thread.
Madam, Mister Shen is here.
Madam Xia.
Mister Shen.
I must have been blind
for not seeing
that you were the only integral one.
The other two
are both unforgivable beasts
with rotten hearts.
Mister Shen,
what brings you here?
I heard that Chen Zhi was paraded with a cangue.
Only then did I realize I was deceived by him.
I failed to see through bad people.
I let you down.
I thought Hua...
that you must be anxious,
so I came.
Chen Zhi came to rob us.
He didn't hurt anyone.
Now he and Hua Zhi
have been taken to the Seven-Star Bureau.
Mister Shen,
please sit for a moment.
I will have my daughter
- pour you a cup of tea. - No.
Madam Xia, I'm leaving now.
What's the rush?
Madam,
my family has some acquaintances
among the imperial guards.
They might be able to speak
with the Seven-Star Bureau.
The pressing matter at hand
is to bring Hua Zhi back.
By the way, Madam Xia,
I don't have any cash on me at the moment.
Once I have raised the money,
I will immediately send it to you.
Farewell.
Ling! Ling!
Shen Qi is leaving.
Hurry and see him off.
Why should I see him off?
Just do as I say.
He is
a true gentleman.
Don't be foolish.
Even if he has discussed marriage with Hua Zhi,
they are not engaged.
It's still undecided who will
get him in the end.
Don't you know our situation?
Isn't it shameful enough already?
We are now at the end of our tether.
He is our
only hope.
Since he's willing to come to see us,
it means he retains
a thread of old affection.
What if the Shen family
is willing to lend us a hand?
Come on. Just go.
I won't.
Mother, don't worry.
I'll go.
♪A tea plant never grows old♪
♪The sky drops rain, birds eat worms, chickens leave manure♪
♪Effort and sweat to water and nourish♪
♪The tea leaves may be rustic♪
♪But the taste is of spring♪
♪Ah, joy in the clear spring, pick a little♪
♪Ah, enjoy the abundant spring together♪
♪Not a patch of land is wasted♪
♪A tea plant never grows old♪
♪The sky drops rain, birds eat worms, chickens leave manure♪
♪Effort and sweat to water and nourish♪
♪The tea leaves may be rustic♪
♪But the taste is of spring♪
♪Ah, joy in the clear spring, pick a little♪
♪Ah, enjoy the abundant spring together♪
♪Ah, joy in the clear spring, pick a little♪
♪Ah, enjoy the abundant spring together♪
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