Still sleeping? You're about to lose everything, and your wife even ran off with the money in the middle of the night. Don't joke around. I just rang the opening bell on the stock exchange. The stocks are hitting the ceiling. Wait a minute. Where is my Rolls-Royce? Where is my 300 square meter luxury river-view apartment? Where on earth have I ended up? What a disaster, a total disaster. Other people transmigrate and become legends or powerful CEOs. I was a golden gentleman , yet I transmigrated into someone everyone fears. A village thug that even dogs would shun? In my past life, I built a commercial empire, so in this life, I can surely improve the reputation of this character. Who did you say ran away just now? Who else but your fiancée, To Minh Ngoc? Let's go to the To family and get the dowry back . That money was hard-earned by my back-breaking labor, saved for your younger brother's wedding. Uncle, is To Minh Ngoc pretty? Are you asking me? She's the beauty of a dozen villages around here. That day, you downed two liters of alcohol and insisted on marrying her. Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely get that money back right away. I have seen the light. From now on, I will be a man who chops wood and feeds horses, living a simple life filled with sunshine—wait, this is ruined. Has this kid gone insane from the shock? Uncle, do you trust me? I... I trust you. I'll go get the pig-slaughtering knife for you so we can see what that family of swindlers does. You've got it wrong, Uncle. As youth of the new era, we must win people over with virtue. Take me to their house; I will preach morality to them very kindly. Hey ladies, did you hear about Mr. Ly's family at the west end of the village? Times are truly unpredictable. Everyone, run! That thug Ton Thieu An has escaped! Yeah, yeah, this pathetic village is no longer livable. It's clearly bad karma. Dad, stop scolding me! She ran away, and that’s fine, but she took the dowry too. Does she want our whole family to starve to death? That's right, Dad. We thought her getting married would bring us some glory. We managed to buy Xiao Bao a set of clothes, but now we've lost everything. Dad, you need to split the family's grain supply in half with us. Brother-in-law, why are you being so selfish? That was supposed to be my marriage fund. What the hell does that have to do with you? Are you all trying to push me to my death? I did it for your own good, what's there to argue about? Her illness is truly a bottomless pit. We're in trouble, Mr. Su, Sun Shao'an is here. Uncle Su, I heard my wife ran away, is that true? I just stopped by to see what's going on. Everyone, think about it—if that madman Sun smashes our house, keep your voices down. Last time, Li Lao San just watched and ended up having to pay him off, Ming Yu has already gone far away. She went to visit relatives and will be back, are you trying to fool me? Going to visit relatives on a day like today? Do you take us for a bunch of fools? If she ran away, just admit she ran away. Pay the money back. Return the betrothal money now. Uncle Su, don't listen to my second uncle making such a racket. I, Sun Shao'an, have turned over a new leaf today; you can pay me back slowly. I'm not in a rush; after all, our families will be around for decades to come. I'll get it back eventually, no need to hurry. Dad, I haven't even had children to carry on the family name yet, look at the mess your second daughter has made. Young man, rest assured, within ten days, I'll risk my old life to make sure Ming Yu comes back and becomes your wife properly. Second Uncle, Third Uncle, I said I wouldn't hit or scold anyone, so why are they suddenly crying like that? Dad, let's return the money; we can't push my older sister into a pit of fire . You brat, who told you to come out here from the back room? You have tuberculosis, don't you know that? Do you want the whole village to die along with you? When my sister left, she came to see me; she wanted to take me to the city for treatment, but I didn't go with her. She already left all the money for me. Dad, please let my sister go. Let's just give the money back to them, Dad. Uncle To, your daughter is very ill. Do you know who I am? I’m at my wit's end too. Tuberculosis is highly contagious; anyone who touches her is doomed. There's no way to save her now. I remember the big county hospital was finished this year. There's a high chance Western medicine can cure it. I thought the news was hidden in the village, that nobody knew the county had medicine for tuberculosis. Looking at you, I bet you're just stingy and don't want to pay for her treatment. Finally found it , don't you dare touch this money. I, Dai Cuong, am here to collect. Hurry up and cough up the dowry money. I already said I’d bring the second daughter back within ten days. She’ll come back to be Thieu An's proper wife. There's no reason to be returning any dowry money. Nephew, hurry out here and help me make them pay up. Uncle, what money are you asking for? Once the dowry is paid, how can you ask for it back? Uncle To, you just keep the dowry money. I don't suppose there's any issue if I marry the third daughter instead? Good son-in-law, I knew at first glance that you and my third daughter were fated to be together. To Thieu An, are you actually crazy? That is tuberculosis. Even if it is, I'm willing. Don't come near me like that, my illness will spread to you. You know it's tuberculosis. What you people call tuberculosis, I know the big county hospital can cure it. Your current condition is likely still salvageable. Thank you. No need for that. If you won't get treated, I'll have to go find your older sister. Once I find her, I’ll make her chop wood and work for others to support me. I’m in quite a bit of debt, you know. Your sister will have to work at least three jobs, and since I like to party, she'll have to take on two more. Fine, if you're not afraid, then I'll do society a favor and get rid of you. Spare her. Leave my sister alone, and I’ll go with you. You won't go back on your word, will you? Clean up the house a little. What are you doing? Let me go, being this close will infect you. Behave yourself, or I'm going to find your sister. Look at you, there’s probably nothing of value in your house. Come home with me first. Let’s go home. I can't, I’ll infect you. I say you can, so you can. You need to start taking on your duties as a wife. Brother, open your eyes and look at your precious son. He won't marry a healthy, decent girl, but insists on helping a sickly girl full of disease. Uncle, stop shouting. She is my wife now. Thieu An, listen to me, send her back and I won't ask for the money anymore, okay? We’ll scrape the money together, and I’ll find you a really good match. I will definitely pay back the money I borrowed from you, Uncle. I am determined to marry this woman. Now that you're awake, let’s go home and live our lives. What a tragedy. Ton Thieu An has truly lost his mind. He brought home such a sickly , hunched-over girl. Good, one less eyesore. He said they’re having their wedding night tonight, that can't be true, right? Alright, you sleep in this room, and I’ll sleep in the one next door. Didn't you say you wanted to... you're flat-chested, your hips are narrow, you're skinny as a skeleton, you look like you'd have trouble giving birth. I'll just have to fatten you up first. The way you look right now, I really can't get interested. Get out then, fine, I'll get out. Sleep well. You bag of bones. To Minh Tam’s condition can’t wait any longer; the medicine alone costs over 100 dong a month. Since we’re dirt poor, the only way is to go up the mountain to make some money. With my strength to knock out a sun bear with one punch, plus my hunting and medicinal herb knowledge, I should be able to make money, right? It’s getting cold soon, what will you do dressed so thinly? It looks like I need to make getting warm clothes a priority right away. I need to fix up the house a bit more and buy some charcoal. She’s starting to look like she’s taking on her duties as a wife. Smiling like that is very good, very good. She’s quite feisty too. I have to go out for a while. Take care of yourself at home these few days, normally no one dares to come near here . Also, remember to open the door, and remember to take the blankets out. If you run out of food, just go to Sun Yuting's place and get some. Where do you think you're going? Oh, can't bear to part with me, huh? Don't worry. With a skinny frame like mine, I haven't even tasted life yet, so how could I die? Oh, look over there, the idler. Our village's number one loafer actually wants to go hunting in the mountains now. I bet he won't even make it two miles before he's crying for his mama. You guys are exaggerating way too much. I bet five bucks. He won't even make it to the mountain god's shrine before the mountain spirits scare him running back. But I think Brother Shao'an looks quite imposing. Shut your mouth. Are you guys performing a stand-up comedy act? Do I need to get you some chairs, brew some tea, and bring out a plate of melon seeds? No, no, not at all, Brother Shao'an. We were just telling some jokes. Oh, what kind of jokes? Let's hear them. If they aren't funny, watch me beat the living daylights out of you. Sun Shao'an, you've caused enough trouble, just go home. Going into the mountains to hunt isn't a game. That's awesome, a 16- gauge double-barreled Eagle shotgun. This is some top-notch hunting gear. If you want to play, just wander around the nearby hills; it's very dangerous deep inside. Uncle Fifth, you know what I'm capable of. Even if I run into a black bear, I'll beat it until it can't move. Hunting in the mountains is all about experience. Venomous snakes and wild beasts aren't the scariest part. The scariest thing is getting lost in there. Besides, there's a pack of wolves roaming the mountains lately; it's very dangerous to go alone. Uncle Fifth, how about we make a bet on who can bag more game on this trip? If you lose, that double-barreled Eagle shotgun is mine. What if you lose? If I lose, I'll give you 15 big bills, but on one condition: you must follow us. I don't need any advantage in finding prey, who are you kidding? I just prefer to go alone. How about a three-day limit? Let's just meet at the entrance of the village. Let's go. Follow him and keep an eye on him. Don't let him actually die in the mountains. Dad, he won't be able to come back. Getting rid of Lang Minh is one disaster down, I shouldn't follow his lead. Holy crap, I see a wild goat's tail. Looks like we're having a feast for dinner tonight. I wonder if To Minh Tam has eaten back home yet? Oh my, it smells delicious. What on earth is this? Don't tell me it's a black bear. Aren't wild beasts supposed to be afraid of fire? Why would you drag your carcass here for me to roast? Damn, is my luck really that bad? On the very first day, I'm already facing a pack of wolves. I have to strike first. They're even eating their own kind. What a bunch of beasts. I'm risking my life here. You still dare to eye my meat? Do you want me to blow your brains out first? Bring it on. One. I'm screwed, I just transmigrated here. You're the best, Second Brother. You dare to ambush me? Are you planning to stick with me for good? Alright then. Considering you just saved my life earlier. Today I'll be generous, I need to skin it while it's still warm. The most valuable thing on this animal is its hide. Phew, it's tough, stinky, and sour too. Do you really call this meat? You sure aren't picky at all. I've hunted quite a bit now. Should I bring it home first? Are you really going to stick to me? Do you have separation anxiety or something? Two. Oh wow, these leaves and these roots, this must be at least 50-year-old wild ginseng. You good-for-nothing, do you even deserve to eat wild ginseng? Move aside . Second Brother, ha ha ha, you really are my lucky charm. Follow me home, from today on, as long as I have rice, I won't let you starve. Dong Tu, I heard you guys hit the jackpot this time? Just the wild chickens and rabbits alone are over a dozen. Of course, Uncle, come over to my place for a drink when you're free. That guy Ton Thieu An actually dared to try and imitate you guys. Him? He wants to try? He still hasn't shown his face back yet . I bet he was taken out by a blind bear ages ago. Exactly. Good riddance to that jinx. My wife can finally get a good night's sleep now. Who dared to say Sun Shao'an was dead? I'll smash that person's mouth in. Oh my, oh my. What are you doing, Second Uncle? Gathering to start a fight? Shao'an, you're still alive? Sun Shao'an, are you even still human? Did you hunt all this prey by yourself? An assistant? It's actually real. A wild boar, a giant wild boar. Shao'an, it's charging at you! What is there to fear? This is my assistant, Second Brother, that I picked up on this mountain trip. Good boy, Second Uncle, the harvest is pretty good this time. Let me take inventory, and I'll bring some home for the family to have a better meal. Hey, alright. Wife, I'm home. Have you been missing me so much these past two days that you couldn't eat or sleep? Still acting all proud, huh? But your body is still too weak. Holy crap, look at those wolf skins. So many wolf skins. Shao'an, did you run into a wolf pack? Yes. Just a small pack of about 20 of them. I just happened to kill seven of them. You call twenty-something wolves a small pack? Do you have some misunderstanding about wolf packs? I even beat up two black bears. A pack of wolves like this is nothing for me to handle. This kid is really something else. That's cool. Wild goats and muntjacs. I plan to take them to town to sell; the rest we can share between our families for a better meal. This is what I risked my life to hunt. Just give me a chicken and a wild rabbit. My family has enough to eat. Sell the rest and use the money. Winter is coming, you need to fix up your house. Second Uncle, I've caused you a lot of trouble over the past three years; I've finally woken up, and from now on, our families will live well. Yes, good, very good. If your father saw you turn your life around like this, he would surely be very happy. With this much meat, I'll go into town tomorrow to sell the rest for some money. I think I forgot to feed Second Brother last night. Just for a bit of meat, a guy like you trying to act all tough. If Second Brother rams you, you could lose your life. Second Brother, this is my wife, you have to listen to her from now on. Did you hear me? It’s a wild boar, as if it can understand you. Ha ha. Its name is Second Brother. We’ll raise it together from now on. Oh, right. Clean this up. Follow me to the city this afternoon. We’ll sell the meat first today. Then I’ll take you to the hospital. Your condition needs thorough testing. I don’t want any other complications to arise. Is he really going to use the money he risked his life for in the deep forest to treat me? Why aren't you saying anything? Should I sing you a song? If you don't speak, I'll take it as a yes. Dear Minh Tam, you sit on the bedside, and I'll climb over the wall. The two of us, swaying ever so gently. What the hell is that jerk singing? I sit on the bed, you climb the wall. When the moon rises, I hide in the straw stack. Hiding in the straw, I call out for my wife. This song is for To Minh Tam. Hearing the song, she hides under the blanket. Spring comes and flowers bloom . Minh Tam and I, hand in hand. Ton Thieu An, if you keep singing, don't blame me for beating you to death! See, wouldn't it have been better if you spoke up sooner? You forced me to use my special move. It's goat meat. Young man. How are you selling this meat? Don't push, it's eight dimes with coupons, and one dollar without. Meat coupons, grain coupons, or labor coupons. I want to buy, sell to me, sell to me first. I was here first. Little boss lady, come see how much money we've made. I haven't finished counting yet. Why don't you count it yourself? Hey kid, I heard you made a killing? What do you want? You brat, you dare to open a stall here without knowing who Master Hei is? Step back, kid. I mean no harm. If you have good goods later, come find us. Master Hei’s prices will definitely satisfy you. It seems this Master Hei has some influence. I've found a place to sell the century-old wild mountain ginseng I dug up. No need to wait for next time. I have some good goods right here now. It's a wild mountain ginseng over 100 years old; I wonder if the Hei family can afford it. Young man, this place is too crowded and complicated. It's not convenient to talk here, let's move to another spot. It's quiet here. If you have something good, hurry up and show it to me. The ginseng head is slender with layered growth, the rings are dense, and the texture lines are very clear. This is truly a rare find, not seen once in ten years. What a waste; no one would want to dig it up when it's almost fully extracted. I'm sure it had never encountered a wild boar charging at it before. It just took a couple of bites and broke off. I already stewed it for my wife to nourish her. If it were an intact century-old ginseng, I could pay you 5,000 yuan. But for this one, the most I can offer is 1,000 yuan. Mr. Hei. Look, even though it's been bitten, it's still basically all there. Next time I have good goods, I'll bring them to you again. 1,200 yuan at most. Deal. Those items sold for 500 yuan, along with these ration coupons. And here is an extra 200 yuan. You just take it all . With this much money, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold onto it. If a wife doesn't keep the money, who will? Hold on tight, honey. We're heading to the hospital. Director Kang, doctor, my wife's illness can still be treated, right? What kind of husband are you? You let her condition get this serious before finally bringing her in for treatment. If you had been just 10 days later, you would have been the death of her. Yes. The doctor is right to scold me. It's all my fault; please, Director Kang, you must do your best to save her . You must cure my wife at any cost. Who would have thought that a notorious hooligan known for ten miles around would be so willing to be scolded by a doctor without daring to look up, and even voluntarily admit his faults. Alright, it's fortunate that it's not too late, but she needs to be hospitalized for a while to avoid widespread infection. We have professional doctors to take care of her here, so you don't need to worry; you should go home first. Make sure to follow the doctor's orders during this time, I'll come pick you up in half a month. Mm, if you don't come to pick me up, I'll just walk back myself. I knew you liked me a lot, didn't I? You just can't stand to be away from me. So bossy. Yes, yes. Left 1000 yuan for To Minh Tam's medical check-up, this is all I could buy with the rest. This money disappears in the blink of an eye . I still don't know where to find the money to fix the house. Looks like I'll have to make a trip into the mountains. Uncle Two, I've come to pay you back the dowry money. I told you last time there was no need to pay back the dowry . Look at you, bringing it all the way here. Then I'll be going now. You can't just do that, I dare you. Alright then, Uncle Two. It's about to snow. Are you going to Xiao'an Mountain? The frost has already set in. It's too dangerous in the mountains, can't you wait until spring? I can wait until spring, but my wife's illness cannot wait any longer. Oh, that's right, Uncle Two. If you're skilled, please help me fix the roof and the door; every time it's cold outside, it's the same inside. Don't worry, Xiao'an, I'll come over and fix it in a bit. Let's go, Senior Brother. This time, I'm going to make you proud. If you dare drag me down, I'll eat your meat. Then let's set off. Second Senior Brother. This wild boar is mine. Aside from failing to find ginseng, you're spot on at finding absolutely anything else. Get lost, I said we're here to find ginseng. Why are you looking for red deer again? Are you craving wild boar meat again? Which corner did you wander off to? Are you even planning to show your face for dinner? Are you playing for real? You even want to eat wild boar meat. Are you a human or a pig? You devil, what kind of rival are you? Alright then. So we're going for that biggest male wild boar, right? Take it out. Second Senior Brother, you jinx. You animal. Damn you. You're really lacking in any sense of loyalty, Senior Brother. Agh, I said we were here to find ginseng! You had to go and call the whole clan. The two of us almost got wiped out by your entire family. Humph. If you don't find any ginseng by tomorrow. Then it'll be your turn on the chopping block. Second Brother, go over and take a look. Huh? Old Nam Lam is really bold. He even dares to provoke a bear. Circle around behind the bear. Wait for my command before you charge. Hold on. I told you to circle around, and you went to bite the cub; sooner or later I'm going to stew you. Dad, that's Ton The's wild boar, I recognize it! Lam Bac, stay here and look after your eldest and second brothers. Lam Nam, Lam Trung, grab your hunting rifles! Those people risked their lives to save us! Run! Of course. Ton Thieu An, are you alright? It's just a small scratch. I'll apply some medicine and it'll be fine. That's good then. We don't know how to repay this life-saving favor. If you two ever need anything from us in the future? We will definitely not refuse. Brother Thieu An, our lives are yours from now on. Stop it, that gives me goosebumps. The black bear down there must have fallen to its death. And also, there's a bright red lingzhi on the cliff. It must be a Red Lingzhi. So, Thieu An, you saved their lives. The black bear was also taken down by you. And you were the one who found the lingzhi. If you tell everyone you saw it, wouldn't that be like taking it for yourself? We men of the Lam family have to have some dignity. From now on, regarding everything we harvest on this mountain, us Lams can play fair; let's just finish the work first. Uncle Lam, picking lingzhi is as easy as pie; just watch me, go slowly, and hold on tight. A fire lingzhi this big, with a perfect , flawless exterior, is truly a divine herb. Cut it with the knife, and remember to leave a part of the mycelium. Who knows, maybe it will grow back later. Holy cow, that's a huge lingzhi, we're rich! The fire lingzhi just picked from the cliff is full of water; after drying, it might weigh about eight or nine catties, but at worst it should sell for 400 yuan, and we can trade it for a lot of work points. I'll be honest with you, Uncle Lam, you're a bit too honest. Did you two really trek deep into the forest just to earn a few work points? What else can we do? Fine, I'll go with you to the province this time. Oh right, the bear injured Lin Xi and Lin Dong, we need to carry them back. We'll have to hide the bear meat for now and come back for it later. But it's fine to just take the bear paws and gall bladder for now. Uncle, you're experienced; let's just take the paws and gall bladder back first. We'll carry as much meat as we possibly can. My friend, what good stuff have you brought me this time? Master Hei, see for yourself. It’s a Fire Lingzhi that grew on a cliffside. Look at this age and this color, Master Hei. You should take a closer look. This is a premium cliffside Fire Lingzhi. Look at this thickness. Look at this color. The exterior is flawless, but it still can't compare to wild ginseng. The highest I can offer you is 2,000 yuan. 5,000 yuan. You’re really trying to rip me off, kid. Do you think a Fire Lingzhi is worth as much as a hundred-year-old wild ginseng? That’s my price, and it’s already a very fair deal. Look, my brothers are all skilled hunters, we can provide you with a steady supply later on. Alright, the most I can offer is 3,000 yuan. This stuff isn't like ginseng; I'm not even sure if I can resell it. Master Hei, here is the stuff you wanted. Impressive. Young man, you all have certainly brought me quite a few surprises this time. I'll buy it all at the highest market price for you. Deal. Let’s weigh it. Uncle Lin, we sold everything for a total of 5,700 yuan. Here, you take this 500 yuan. Xiao An, what are you doing? We didn't really do anything. Everything was hunted by you alone. Besides, you even saved my whole family's lives. How could I possibly take more of your money? Uncle Lin, everyone contributed, I can't let you work for free. Think about Lin Dong and the others. It’s also time for Lin Bei to get married. If you refuse this money, then from now on, we go our separate ways. This money is nothing; you saved the lives of my whole family. Wouldn't it be better if you just did that from now on? Uncle Lam, you all go back to the village, I need to go to the hospital to pick up my wife. Minh Tinh, your husband is so handsome, I just want to kidnap him and take him home. He’s not a good person at all. Chi Chi, don't let his appearance fool you. Minh Tinh, you’re also so beautiful. Your husband must have had good karma for eight lifetimes to marry you. Why are you exaggerating like that ? It’s true, haven’t you noticed since you got here? The ward entrance is crowded like a festival, everyone wants to get a glimpse of you. Brother-in-law, you're here? Minh Tinh has missed you so much these days that she’s gained a few pounds. I’m so embarrassed I could die. Chi Chi, if you keep talking nonsense, I’ll rip your mouth off. My wife has gained some weight. Not a telephone pole anymore, but still flat-chested and skinny. What will we do about our future children? Who wants to have your kids? Ah! What are you doing? Put me down now. This is a hospital. So that means it’s okay if we aren't at the hospital, right? That’s not what I meant. It’s decided then. I happen to have some urgent business today, let me take you shopping. See which skewers you like. Let’s buy some for the second senior brother. The second senior brother doesn't want to eat these. He only wants to eat meat. So, will the second senior brother that I’m holding hands with eat? Of course I will. Why wouldn't I? I’ve only been able to eat this once before. This time I’ll make the owner of Nam Xuyen treat us, okay? Sure thing. You guys are really bold. You dare to steal my money? Sir, we didn’t steal any money at all. You say you didn’t steal, so it means you didn't? I have to search you myself to be sure. Ha ha. Youngest aunt. Damn it! Ah, my arm is broken. Beat him, beat him to death for me. I am Ton Thieu An from Song Thuy village. Whoever isn't afraid of dying, come at me. He is the strongest, most unreasonable, and most arrogant bully in all ten miles and eight villages. That's Sun Shao'an. I was lucky enough to see him fight once, chasing down a hundred people all by himself, from Donglan all the way to Xinshui, hacking until his blade was chipped. Aunt, don't be afraid, it's me . Shao'an? Shao'an, is it really you? Mingxin, come here, this is our aunt. Hello, Aunt. Aunt, this is my wife, Su Mingxin. Oh, that's wonderful. Shao'an, you've really grown up. I'm giving you one more chance to call your crew. Bring whoever you can, bring them all here. Brother Shao'an, it's like a flood washing away the Dragon Temple— we didn't know this was your aunt. I really...Everyone, apologize to her immediately! I was wrong, Aunt. Please forgive me. Take these 200 yuan as compensation for the distress caused to you. Aunt, where is my uncle? Why are you only with Danya? He passed away from an illness the year before last. My mother-in-law couldn't handle the shock, so she passed away too; I was busy arranging their funeral. I had to sell the house. Then where have you been living usually? I usually just wander around with Danya. Ernya works for others, wherever we can find work, we just go. Why didn't you come back to Songshui Village to find me or Uncle Er ? Back then, because I insisted on marrying Danya's father...I had a huge fight with the family, and I couldn't bring myself to face them again. Aunt, come home with us. I'm here now. From now on, no one will dare to bully you. Shao'an? Things are different now. Let's go home and live a good life together from now on. Okay, okay. Shao'an, this is...This is my Second Brother, that hunting pig was raised by Sun Shao'an. Huh? We stay in the east wing, the heated bed is very large, it's comfortable even with a few more people. We even have a wolf-skin mattress underneath, it's very warm. A mattress? A wolf-skin mattress, you say ? In the wardrobe, there are some clothes I just bought for my wife. You two are about the same size. They should fit you. When I have time, I'll sew some new outfits for Danya and Ernya too. All of these things were bought with the money I earned from hunting and selling the game. We're having chicken stew for dinner tonight. Aunt, Daya, Erhya, just keep eating. Our family is not short on meat. Uncle, will we be able to eat meat every day from now on? Every single day. Eat until you’re tired of it. Aunt, look at this Butterfly sewing machine. In the future, you can use it to sew clothes for Daya. Our family, our family actually has a sewing machine? Thieu An, you have truly grown up. Your parents in heaven must be very happy. The house is still too small, I need to find a way to earn more money. I remember in my past life, an expert discovered that the soil in Song Thuy village was kaolin, perfect for firing high-quality white porcelain. I still remember the manual porcelain firing process, but materials to build the kiln and the coal costs would be at least 20,000 yuan. This small amount of money in my hand isn't even enough to fill the gaps in my teeth, though I haven't earned little. Even though we aren't a wealthy household, we still have quite a bit of savings. Those 3,000-plus yuan, I've kept them all tucked away safely. 3,000-plus yuan is a lot in the village, but for a big project, it’s not even a drop in the bucket. What kind of big project? I have a huge business opportunity, guaranteed to make a profit and never lose. The only problem is I need capital and I'm empty-handed. You don't even bother to ask what I want to sell. That's speculation and profiteering; it's illegal. Absolutely not! Can't we just honestly farm the land? Or if you want to earn money, you could take the second senior brother into the mountains to hunt or forage for herbs. Wife, you need to broaden your horizons ; to get rich, you have to be willing to invest. It's only 3,000, yet you're already feeling the pinch. How can you ever accomplish something great that way? Yeah, manual labor? In this life, I will never go do manual labor. I have to earn that massive fortune, and by then, I'll be able to help even more people. Hmph, then you'll have even less money. Go ahead and live on fresh air while doing your meddlesome business. Ha ha. Cousin, your wife is so beautiful, aren't you satisfied yet? That's right. Cousin-in-law is really great. I like my cousin-in-law the best . You're not allowed to find someone new. Otherwise, we're cutting ties with you. You two little rascals. The white rabbit candies I brought were for the kids. If anyone gave me 10 white rabbit candies, I'd definitely call them a good person and even help you woo my cousin-in-law. Aunt, Da Ya and Er Ya are secretly eating candy again. What was that? Cousin, you're really annoying. Stand right there, let me see if I can't catch you two. Ha ha. Shao An? If you're visiting, just come on in . Why all the trouble with gifts, Man Cang? It's just a small token of my respect, Zhi Qiang. It's been a while since I've seen you. I hear you've been having quite a harvest in the mountains lately? It's just out of necessity, Uncle. My new wife just had a check-up at the hospital. It already cost 2,000 yuan. It's really heartbreaking, Uncle. Shao An, it’s not that I'm being nosy . You’ve spent so much money on that sickly girl. It’s a huge loss. In the future, even if you go to the mountains , don't sell it, just bring it back to the village for work points. Do you think your uncle would let you suffer a loss, or do you think I'm a fool? Uncle Man Cang, Aunt, I didn't come here today to talk about the mountains. I have a profitable business opportunity, I wonder if you’d be interested in hearing about it? Shao An. Whatever way you have to get rich, go ahead and tell us. Let me say one thing first, our village absolutely cannot engage in profiteering or speculation. It's not profiteering, Uncle; I want to open a brick kiln in our village. You both know about brick kilns; the whole country is pushing for construction, so demand surely exceeds supply. The kiln in the neighboring Liu village makes over 40 yuan in net profit a day; they’ve become the richest village in the area. If they can do it, our village can too. Shao An, do you have any idea how much it costs to build a brick kiln? Building the kiln alone costs over 10,000 yuan. That’s not even counting the brick press, sheds, coal, and other expenses. Where is our village supposed to dig up that kind of money? I will take care of both the capital and the labor. The brick kiln just needs to operate under the village's name; I will pay the contract fee properly to the village. As long as the village provides the land and helps me with the paperwork, I will pay the village 15 yuan every day. That comes to 450 yuan a month, just write it clearly in the contract for me. Shao'an , are you serious about this? Of course I am. But I'm not sure if I'll only be firing bricks. Who knows, maybe later I'll also fire bowls, plates, or tea sets. Please add ceramics to the application for me. Better safe than sorry, uncle. Firing ceramics? How can you do it alone? Even large state-run factories need hundreds of workers for that. Look, uncle, aren't bricks and ceramics both fired in a kiln? It's all roughly the same. Well done, you have real ambition. I will write the application exactly as you wish. If it weren't for the village's tight budget and my own family's needs, I'd want to invest in this with you too. Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Man. Once the kiln is built, I'll hire people from the village so everyone can earn money and help our village grow. Oh, and Uncle Man, please take this small token of my appreciation for your help with the paperwork. Oh my, we're all family, why be so formal with me? That Sun Shao'an, does he really think he can pull this off, wanting to fire ceramics ? He's just daydreaming! Ceramic firing technology is over ten times harder than brick firing; let him go ahead and be crazy. Either way, we aren't losing a single penny. Shao'an, this time you're going deep into the forest, it might take a while. I know, the goal of this trip is to find aged ginseng. Mushrooms or whatever else is valuable, I'll gather it all. The money to build the kiln all depends on this trip. I've boiled 10 eggs for you in this bag, take them to eat on your way. Are you worried about your husband? I'm worried about my second brother, actually. If you get him killed, who's going to open the door for us? Get out of here! This is my wife. Shao'an, you're in big trouble. Your wife, your wife, she's here. Isn't your wife right here? I meant this wife is Su Mingyu. Big sister, where have you been lately? You had me worried to death. It's a long story. I found a job in the city, but when I heard you were marrying Sun Shao'an, I rushed back here. Who would have thought Dad would set me up with someone else. I had no choice but to run to you to hide. Little sister? Are you and your husband doing well? Very well, sister. My illness. Sun Shao'an took me to get it completely cured. Plus, I get to eat every meal, no one hits me, and no one scolds me anymore. Don't you hate me? Why would I hate you ? Even though I wasn't exactly willing when I was snatched away by some tyrant back then. You heartless thing. Do you think I wanted to snatch you? You were the one who shamelessly clung to me, demanding to come home with me. Someone snuggled into my chest and held on tight, refusing to let go. You clung on for dear life and tried to make a scene . You're only saying that to use my sister against me. Besides, I'm a good person now. A decent, respectable man; and you still dare to call me a tyrant. I'll sue you for defamation. Hey, Su Mingxin. Big sister, don't be afraid, he's just a paper tiger. He acts all arrogant and bossy outside, but at home , he's just a softie. Who's a softie? This is my big sister; from now on, you have to listen to her too. What a pig you are, hmph. The pet pig that Sun Shao'an raises is named Second Senior Brother. He's very obedient and cute, the only problem is he hates bathing. Mingxin, is this your big sister? Indeed a beautiful young lady, just call me Mingyu. My big sister has a perfect figure, too. Everyone says she has big hips and can bear a whole litter of children. She could raise five or six kids without them ever going hungry, this girl. Alright, you two sisters take your time catching up. I'll be off now. This is our last trip into the forest before spring arrives. We'll likely be gone a while, hoping to bring back something good. Just tell my sister to stay here and make herself at home. Shao'an, knowing you're heading into the woods today, Zhiqiang and I came to see you off; you must stay safe out there. Uncle Man Cang, you’re such a busy man, I’m truly honored you came all the way to the village gate to see us off. After all, you are the only hunting team left in the village. Shao'an, Lao Wu, whatever game you catch this time, don't take it to the city to sell anymore. You must prioritize the village; with the New Year coming, everyone needs some meat to eat. Uncle Man Cang, rest assured, we’ll leave all our catch for the village, but the weather is cold and it’s snowing. Game is hard to come by , so we can’t promise exactly how much we'll bring back. Heh, with this wild boar here, why worry about not finding anything good? Brother Zhiqiang , having him along is exactly the problem. He eats 15 kilos of meat in one sitting; more than half of what we catch ends up in his belly. 15 kilos of meat a day? Even my family doesn't eat that lavishly during the New Year. Shao'an, why don't we just slaughter this beast and eat it? Who could possibly afford to keep him? Having him along is the only way it's safe for us to go deep into the forest. Even if we run into a pack of wolves or a black bear, we won't be afraid. Besides, he is not just an animal, he is my comrade-in-arms. Uncle Lin, let's head out, let's go up the mountain. Hmph. Brother Shao'an, that old man Lin Man Cang has been bleeding us dry for years , why did you agree to sell the game to him? How much we catch? Who we sell to? Isn't that for us to decide? Uncle Lin is right. But we still live under Lin Man Cang's thumb, we have to show him some respect. And by selling to him, the folks in the village will at least have some meat to eat. Don't worry, we'll definitely make a bigger haul on this trip than the last one. Brother Shao'an, just tell us straight, what's our plan for this trip? Uncle Lam, this time back I plan to open a brick factory to find a long-term living for our brothers. The forest is dangerous; we can't be hunters for our whole lives . Brother Thieu An, a brick factory? I heard you need skilled brickmakers for that. None of us even know what a brick kiln looks like. I heard the kiln in Luu Noi village cost over 10,000 yuan just to build; where would we get that kind of money? I'll just ask one thing: when the time comes, will you follow me ? You saved our lives. Whatever you do, we will follow you and do it. That's right, following Brother Thieu An means living the good life. Brother Thieu An, we will listen to you in everything. This trip up the mountain, we're not just hunting animals, we have to find something else. Kaolin clay, the kind used to fire white porcelain. I surveyed the area last time, the reserves are huge; once we find it, opening a pottery factory won't be just a pipe dream. Shoot the big ones, spare the small ones, fire! "Second Senior Brother," you're quite a lucky pig, even better than a hunting dog. Tonight I'll reward you with a roasted lamb leg . I'll make sure you get enough liquor too. Uncle Lam, you guys just take the catch and head back first. I'll take Second Senior Brother deeper inside for a bit longer. You're not coming back with us? This pile of game can sell for a lot of money. But this isn't enough to build a pottery factory. I have my own plans. Just take this haul of game straight to the city and ask Mr. Hac to help us handle it. Keep one deer, a few rabbits and pheasants to give to Man Thuong so he can report and hand them over. Alright. Be careful then. What are you doing? I told you to find a giant ginseng. What the hell are you running around for? What are you afraid of? I even beat a black bear until it was half-paralyzed. Don't be lazy or I'll cut your roast meat portion. Good pig. At least seven or eight decades old. Ha ha. Second Senior Brother, you really are a lucky charm. When we get home, I'll find you a mate, let you have a few litters, and we'll all go ginseng hunting together. By then, we'll expand our operations and rule this dangerous wilderness. No way, right? Did we really run into a black bear? It's injured, it won't get far. Chase it. This must be its lair. Second Brother, you go first and lead the way. Hmm? I'm going to be rich; I have enough money to build a porcelain kiln now. Since the tiger's scent hasn't faded yet, other wild beasts won't dare come near, so we can sleep peacefully here tonight. Second Brother, why is your pee so yellow? And it’s sparkling gold, too. Holy crap. It's real gold. Real gold. A single pee and you found treasure? What on earth is hidden inside this wall? What a pig, only good for eating. This lock is completely rusted. Who knows what might be hidden inside. Pork. Second Brother, you really are a lucky pig; you found a treasure just by taking a leak. What exactly could be in here? These things can't be taken out for now. The situation isn't right, so let's just leave them here for a while. Besides, nobody dares to come to this place except for tigers. Second Brother, let's go, it's time to head home. Brother, your people just sold quite a bit yesterday, and you've already got new prey today? This time I've got something special, a large tiger over 3 meters long. The whole thing is a treasure. One this big is extremely rare. Let's do this, I won't beat around the bush, just name your price. 18,000, if I lose any more than that, I won't be happy. I also have seven perennial mountain ginseng roots, all decades-old wild ginseng. They are in perfect condition. Buy it all from me. 18,000 for the tiger, 12,000 for the seven ginseng roots, 30,000 total. How about it, do we have a deal? But I also need some industrial equipment and industrial coupons. Can you help me arrange that? I'll give you a 2,000 commission. Deal, brother. Just give me a list; here in this small town of Linjiang, there's nothing I can't get for you. Second Brother, don't run! If you don't take a bath, you're not getting any meat. Sun Shao'an, how is the pig you raised able to run so fast? Shao'an, I heard you just got back, so I stopped by to see what your next plan is. Uncle Lin, you came just in time. I was just about to go look for you. This is the money from yesterday's meat sales for your group, 6,000 yuan. Uncle Lin, this part belongs to everyone. We couldn't have caught so much game without Second Brother; we didn't put in much effort, so I can't take the money. My kids are all reaching marriage age; with five children, I have to worry about five wedding dowries. And even after they're married , they can't all squeeze into three rooms. Building a house is another huge expense. Alright, I'll listen to you. I've already asked Master Hei to prepare the machinery, and 20,000 yuan should be enough. Lin Manchang also agreed that once the brick kiln is finished, he'll lease it out to me. I just need to pay 450 yuan in rent each month. Wait, if we're the ones building it and spending our own money, why are we building it for the village? What benefit do we get? There's really no other way right now. To get it done, we have to borrow; it'll be fine in the future. I used to work moving bricks at a brick kiln. Experienced kiln masters can generally make over 400 yuan a month at the kiln, and you're taking on a contract? Have you calculated if there's any daily profit? That's right. None of us know. I heard the technical requirements are very high; everyone will know when the time comes. Once we fire the finished products, it will definitely leave everyone speechless. The technology is all in my head, and for manpower, we have Old Wu Lin's family; everything is set. Now we're just missing the paperwork. I'll go find Lin Manchang tomorrow. Xiao An, go to the team headquarters; you're going to ask if the brick kiln documents are ready, right? Take a look. Shao'an, all the paperwork and procedures are complete. So, have you finished preparing the money to build the kiln? This is not a small sum of money. Uncle Manchang, 10,000 yuan is too much. I only have 7,000 in my hands now, that's fine, I'll just take it slow. How about I find a kiln builder for you? 6,000 yuan is enough for the initial phase. Building a brick kiln is a big deal for us. Could you lend me 2,000? Once I make money, I will definitely pay you back. Shao'an, you know I just finished building my house, and your brother Zhiqiang cost me a lot of money two months ago. How could I have any money left to help you? You don't need to worry, I'll take care of it myself. The paperwork is all done, could you please help me find some villagers to build the kiln? Take a look at this. It's winter now, and there are many people idle in the village, but how should we calculate their wages? Five yuan a day per person, and I'll provide lunch too. Shao'an, do you have so much money you don't know where to spend it? Five yuan a day per person plus meals. I'm doing this for the village; even if I paid one yuan a day now, plenty of people would scramble for it. Uncle, just listen to me, we're all neighbors here. Everyone is doing heavy manual labor; I don't mind spending a little money. Alright, you're the boss, you decide. Sun Shao'an has only been at it for half a month, the kiln isn't even built yet and he's burning through money like water. He always says, "We'll see when the time comes." I think he's just acting recklessly, insisting on building this brick factory—is it really going to work? Why does it look so different from other brick kilns? Our kiln is more advanced, just wait until we produce the finished bricks. By then, everyone will see he's doing a good job. It's only been half a month and the kiln structure is already finished. Uncle Man Cang, are you here to inspect the work? This is considered a major event for the village, after all. Anyway, this kiln is considered village property. Uncle Man Cang is right. The brick kiln is naturally the property of the village. I am just the contractor. Sun Shao'an, don't be afraid if you don't make money. The village has your back. Haha, Shao'an, we'll come back when the kiln is finished. Lin Dong, Lin Xi, come to the city with me. Brother Shao An, why are we going to the city this time? Market research. We make bricks, so what market research are we doing in the city? Stop the cart. Hello comrade, I am Xiao Juan. Happy to be of service. May I ask what you need to buy? Hello, I wanted to buy white porcelain, but it feels too expensive. Brother Shao An, white porcelain is a rare item these days. One and a half yuan each and still in short supply. Since white porcelain sells so well, why don't you stock up more? It's not that we don't want to, we just don't have the quota. There's nowhere around here to get it; we can only go to Hai City to collect it. If not for our manager's connections, we probably wouldn't even have this much stock. So white porcelain is indeed a hot item; you even need connections to get it. It seems that once my white porcelain is successfully fired, I won't have to worry about sales. Brother Shao An, do you have a wife yet? Brother Shao An, don't run away. Next time you come, I'll gift you a set of white porcelain, Brother Shao An. Ha ha. Stop talking. Stop laughing, and if anyone dares to mention it again. I'll break your legs. Yes. Brother Shao An. Ha ha. Brother Shao An? Weren't we planning to fire red bricks? Why are you asking about making white porcelain? Firing red bricks and firing white porcelain are basically the same thing. Just stoke the fire and bake it hard, that's it. Firing red bricks only earns a few coins. You guys saw the white porcelain in the shop. One bowl is worth more than a day of me firing over 1,000 bricks. More than enough for you to take. If firing bricks and firing white porcelain were the same, why isn't there a single pottery kiln in the whole county? What the hell do you guys know? What I've decided is how it will be. I won't just fire white porcelain, I'll fire other things too. By then, I'll have brought in over 30,000 yuan. Now there's less than 200 left, even the 3,000 I hid away at the start is all gone. Shao An, what exactly are you thinking? The kiln is finished, yet you won't hire a master craftsman. Shao An, if this is just an experiment, let it go. If it doesn't work out, we'll just go back to the mountains to hunt. Alright, everyone, pull yourselves together. I have my own plans in mind. Aunt, take the women back first; you aren't needed for the tasks ahead. I didn't go through all this trouble just to put on a show; listen, I'm setting up Lin Dong and Lin Xi. Tomorrow, you two go haul some high-quality stone. Uncle, you lead Lin Nan and Lin Bei up the mountain to dig soil at the spot I pointed out. Absolutely do not let Lin Zhong install the machine. Lin Man Cang has been hauled over, we’ll start work tomorrow. Tell me, this time Lin Ma is running around handling permits and even hooking up electricity, that’s not like him. In the two days we've been building the kiln, they've come to snoop over a dozen times. He’s just waiting for us to fail so he can easily take over this kiln. If he has a devious scheme, I have a cunning plan; just watch me in action tomorrow. This clay bowl is truly beautiful, the rim is perfectly round, and the clay texture is so smooth; once fired, it’ll surely be a top-tier ceramic bowl. I told you this kiln looked strange. So you guys aren't planning to fire bricks? Thieu An, were you planning to fire bowls from the very beginning? Doesn't this kind of plate sell for much more than red bricks? A bowl sells for thirty cents; firing 1,000 a day means making 300 dollars daily. Even if you account for costs, there's still a net profit of over 100. So what if you can make clay bowls and plates? You have to succeed in firing them first; a bricklayer needs at least a few years of training. He definitely lacks the skill, so if it breaks, he'll just lose money. Master Dong, Master Minh. You two—one is a kiln foreman, the other a ceramic shaper—are both masters of the trade. Take a look at that brickyard down there; I don't think much of it. Bunch of amateurs, for sure. This kiln is called a horseshoe kiln. And the cart isn't anything special either. But it's so tiny, how many bricks could they possibly fire? For the past few days, I've noticed the soil they're digging up looks just like white clay. If it is indeed white clay, I'll be able to tell at a glance. If they try to use this dirt to fire pottery, they’ll lose so much they won't even have a pair of shorts left. Spent my whole life hunting, only to be blinded by a goose. This brat Sun Shao An probably thinks he’s dug up white clay, so now he wants to play at making pottery. It’s infuriating. If I take over this pottery kiln and leave you in charge, there shouldn’t be any problems, right? Rest assured, with us here, we’ll make it the biggest kiln for miles around. You can ask around this whole region, boss. Our craftsmanship is the absolute best. Excellent. Just let Sun Shao An keep at it; he won’t last much longer anyway. We can just sit back, relax, and wait to take over. You sent everyone home. Why are you still staying here all by yourself? Just wait two more days. Wait until the greenware is completely dry, then we’ll put it in the kiln. Our first batch of pottery together. I have to watch over it personally. Sun Shao An. Tell me the truth. Do you actually know how to fire pottery or not? What if I told you I didn't? Then I’d just have to dip into my secret stash to compensate you. My wife actually has a secret stash? Of course, what kind of lady of the house would I be without holding the keys to the coffers? Let's eat. Why are you the one bringing lunch today, brother? Am I that dirty? You dare criticize your own brother. Your face is black as coal and you're covered in grime, yet you still want a kiss? Don't tell me you won't give me a kiss. Keep dreaming in broad daylight. You won't even let me have one kiss? Fine then, I'll go find Ming Yu. I'll make her my wife someday. How dare you! Do you have designs on my sister? I'll risk my life to fight you. I believe you. But I'm not the type to be easily intimidated. She still refuses. Fine, I'll let you kiss me, is that okay? Whoa. Su Ming Zhen, I never expected you to be this kind of person. I treated you like family, yet you dared to have such intentions. That girl, she only cares about herself; even the prettiest girl in a ten-mile radius would fall for her charm, it’s a real headache. I clearly have talent, so why does nobody see it? Shao An is truly different; he dares to say these things to a girl, his level is really high. You, just you wait; our business is not over yet. A little brat like you wants to compete with me? Brother Shao An is top-tier, truly top-tier. Do you see that Little Cui from the next village wanting to learn? I will teach you guys ; as long as you study properly, I will pass it on to you. We will learn; we'll start learning right now. Uncle Man Cang, I'm opening the kiln today and I don't even know how things turned out inside yet. Why has everyone gathered here? I know you spent a lot of money on this kiln, so I brought the villagers here. Who knows, maybe you'll bake something we can sell on the spot. Everything I do is for your own good. Then thank you for your support, Uncle Man. Open the kiln. That's not right. This smell is not right. Fire the bricks, open the kiln. The smell of fired clay and the burning scent is hitting my nose so hard; at this rate, it might all be burnt and ruined. Or maybe it just baked into something cracked and useless. How could that be? In this whole city, who even knows how to fire white porcelain? This is white porcelain. Wasn't it supposed to be red bricks? How did it turn into white porcelain, and it's so white? It's even whiter than the goods sold in the state-run store. Am I dreaming? Just a single bowl alone could sell for over a yuan. Just a single bowl? There must be at least a thousand pieces here. How much money is this whole kiln load worth? Shao An, so that was your plan when you insisted on adding "porcelain" to the permit application. So from the very beginning, this is what you wanted to fire; you're very talented, I'm very happy for you. Thank you, Uncle Man Cang. Since you came to support me today, please accept these few items. Wrap these up for Uncle Man Cang to take. Shao An, you're only giving us this little bit? I'm afraid that's, Uncle Man Cang...That is also what I mean. There’s a contract, we both signed it, how could they possibly back out? It's beautiful. Shao'an, when you're free, come over to my place for dinner. Your aunt will make braised pork belly for you. Yes, thank you. Shao'an, if he eyes our workshop, we must be ready to handle it, no worries. Uncle, just have you and Lin Dong move all the kiln boxes inside. Two large plates, one soup bowl. This batch should be enough to assemble 60 sets. Separate the quality pieces from the rejects. I haven't slept for three days . You should go get some sleep. I'll keep an eye on things here. From now on , I'll follow Brother Shao'an and have a bright future. Brother Shao'an told us early on to hurry up and learn how to fire ceramics. In the future, we’ll be master potters. Dong, what the hell is a "master potter for horses "? I don't know either. I guess it means being as strong and smart as a horse. Exactly. Brother Shao'an values him highly. We absolutely cannot let him down. What's wrong? Look at this rouge-snow color, and there's also golden-thread iron-wire, moon-white, fire-stone red, tear-stain, and purple-mouth glaze. Out of 1,500 pieces , we got 12 top-tier fire-glazed porcelains, not bad. Smash all these defective pieces. Shao'an, these are still usable, it's such a waste to smash them. That's right, if they don't sell in the city, we can take them to the country market and sell them cheap to make some money. You guys are truly like frogs at the bottom of a well! I spent so much effort bringing the machines here, not to ruin our own reputation. If these defects hit the market, who's going to explain they're just seconds? They'll just point fingers and say our kiln only produces trash. Listen to me and smash them now. Shao'an. These remaining top-tier pieces should definitely fetch a sky-high price. Who said I was going to sell them for money? I'm not selling these top-tier pieces either. What did you say? Not only am I not selling them , I'm going to give them all away. Sun Shao'an, have you baked your brain along with the pottery? We've already smashed a pile, and now you want to give the rest away for free? Even if I explained it all, you wouldn't understand it anyway. Just keep your eyes wide open and watch how I cast this big net. Hello Director Fang, I am Sun Shao'an. We are from the white porcelain workshop in Shuangshui Village. Shuangshui Village has a white porcelain workshop? Since when does our Linjiang County have a white porcelain workshop? You aren't trying to pull my leg, are you? Is this really fired from your own kiln? Director Wang, if you doubt it, you are welcome to visit our kiln in Shuangshui at any time. Are you from Shuangshui Village? You brought these here hoping to sell them at the General Department Store, right? Director Wang? I brought 50 sets, but I'm not selling any of them. If you're not selling, why the hell did you bring them to me? To give them to you. Give them to me? That's right. These 50 gift sets of white porcelain are a token of our appreciation for the General Department Store staff. But I have one condition. What condition? Let me hear it. I hope you can set up a display for them right here in the General Department Store. If the staff here find them good, please put in a good word for us. Your name is Sun Shao'an, right? I'll just call you Shao from now on. I understand what you're trying to do. As long as your workshop can really fire this quality of white porcelain, our General Department Store will handle all your sales, Director Wang. Director Li from the People's Mall was also here; he said he wanted to buy you out and asked if you agreed. Director Wang, it’s not that I don't want to, but Director Li from the People's Mall is also a good brother. I fired 100 sets of white porcelain this time, and I've already promised to share them with him. Shao'an, you know Li Bai? Don't you know the General Department Store and the People's Mall are bitter rivals? Calm down, how can the People's Mall compare to the General Department Store in terms of revenue or scale? It's just that I’m in a difficult position, so it's hard for me to refuse him. Otherwise, I'd just give everything to Bach to make things easier, and the price would be cheaper, but since we're all acquaintances, let's just split it down the middle. Shao An, let's settle on that then. You must not show any favoritism when it comes to the supply. Each month, I will deliver 500 sets to Mr. Wang here, and 400 sets to Mr. Li. What do you think? Deal. Tomorrow, I will send someone to your village to sign the purchase contracts. Brother Shao An, do you really know Director Li from the People's Department Store? What on earth do you know? It was just a ruse to scare them. You haven't even met him , and you claim you're acquainted? Yet you acted as if it were all true. Oh, do you think Wang Anguo doesn't know for sure that he's a big director? How could he not see through such a petty little trick? Can't you kids use your brains a little? Let's go, we're heading to the People's Department Store. You shameless guy. Say it again, you were the one who snatched my bicycle purchase deal last time. And today you come to snatch the ceramic procurement deal too. Why do you keep haunting me? Is the Shuangshui Ceramics Factory owned by your family or something? Do you want your department store to hog everything again this time ? Today, I declare right here that the entire stock of ceramic gift boxes belongs to the People's Department Store. We've been rivals for a long time, let's settle this once and for all today. Department store purchases 500 sets monthly for 16,000; People's Department Store 400 sets for 12,800, with a 30%advance of over 8,000 yuan. Mr. Hahou, Mr. Sima, greetings to you both, I am Sun Shao An. Mr. Sun, our director specifically told me to personally express his gratitude. This batch of ceramics has helped us a great deal. Mr. Sun, I've long admired your reputation, and Director Li said that if you need anything in the future, just come find him at the People's Department Store. Gentlemen, the Shuangshui white porcelain is the village's property; if you want to sign a contract, you must sign it with the village. Of course, the village has already contracted it out to Sun Shao An. But under current policy, a company cannot sign contracts with individuals. Sun Shao An, once you make money, don't forget this village. Of course, even if I forget, I could never forget Uncle Man. Just wait and see, Uncle. Let's keep this money in the village account for now as a security deposit. In case you can't deliver the goods, the village will have to be held responsible. Once the delivery is made on time, the money will be returned to you. Uncle Lam, we'll be heading out now. Brother Hahou, Brother Sima, sorry for the trouble of coming all this way. Please accept this small gift. Oh my, this is too much. This is flambé glazed porcelain, these bowls and plates. Goodness, this jade green color looks exactly like my jade piece. Brother To, if you ever have any trouble in the future, just come find your brother. Same here. Then could you please relay a message to Director and Director Ly for me? I will be firing a special kind of flambé porcelain next. Special flambé porcelain? Young Master Ton, have you mastered the secret to controlling the flambé glaze? It's a secret. Fine. Young Master Ton, we'll take our leave now to report back to our directors. Old Ton, do you think Thieu An will actually achieve anything ? Minh Tam, you should go in and talk some sense into him. Thieu An has truly lost his mind. He suddenly made us buy all these random colored stones and metals, and then even grind them all into powder. I think he's trying to blow up this white porcelain kiln. Young Master Ton, what kind of trick are you pulling this time? What is all this fuss about with these bottles and jars? If the firing fails, we'll become a laughingstock. You really are starting to look like a proper housekeeper. Let...let go of me! All that meat you've been eating these past few months didn't go to waste. These cheeks are so chubby and soft. If you don't let go, I'll bite you to death! You're done for. Today, one of us is definitely going down. If you don't die , I'll fight you to the end. I'll bite you to death! Go ahead and bite. Your cheeks are still in my hands, aren't they? What are you going to use to bite me? I'll risk it all against you! Big brother, look at how he's flirting with that young lady. Pinching cheeks... maybe I should try that technique next time. But what did she call this last time? She said whenever she sees your face, she remembers how Xiao Quan went to such lengths for you. That’s a good thing, really. They say if she sees you next time, she’ll pounce on you and hold on tight—no way you’re escaping. Cut the nonsense, man. You’re not here to keep acting mysterious, just prepare yourselves. Let's be honest, traditional white porcelain isn't enough; everyone says you're crafting something special to make the brand famous, especially with that gold-plating. The added value is absolutely massive. Even if I told you, you wouldn't understand. Uncle Lin, we are opening the kiln tonight. This batch is a bit special. Go to the city and notify Wang Anguo and Li Bai Chuan so they can witness it themselves. Director Wang, I'm from the Songshui white porcelain workshop; we're opening the kiln tonight. Shao An said, "This batch is a bit special, so he told me to come get you.""Something special, you say?""Do you know how special it is ?""Shao An said you'll know once you get there." Done. I've told you, now I have to go tell the director of Shang S. I'll take my leave now, Mr. Li, no need to trouble yourself. I'll just have someone call him; that'll be enough. Let's just head straight back to Songshui. If I don't tell Li Bai Chuan, wouldn't I be able to keep this whole batch for myself? Shao An, let's hurry and open the kiln; the higher-ups are really pushing for it. My old contacts are just waiting for your white porcelain gift boxes. There. Wang Anguo, are you trying to take it all for yourself? Don't even dream of it, what are you in such a rush for? Acting as if there's no share for you. You despicable villain, it's one of us or the other today! Hmph, you old man, how dare you ruin my plans. You're trying to take the food right out of everyone's mouths. Uncles, what time do you think it is to still be standing there causing a scene? If we don't win today, forget about getting that individual achievement title. Hit him until his face is a blooming mess. Alright, enough noise, open the kiln. This is transmutation glaze. It's sacrificial red glaze, sacrificial red glaze. Transmutation glaze. This stuff is worth more. This kiln is mine, don't you try to fight me for it. Even your grandfather wants this kiln, you brat. You two, take a look underneath. Oh, this whole kiln is full of red transmutation glaze. That's right. Ha ha ha. I'll take this one. Everything is mine. Minh Tam. I put so much heart and soul into these things. It’s all to build the Shuangshui white porcelain brand, you go negotiate the price with them later. Me? I'm afraid I won't be able to do it. Later, just tell them this. Brother Wang, Brother Li, we are all family here. You know the value of these transmutation porcelain sets better than I do. Even if we found someone else to sell to and raised the price, demand would still outstrip supply. Sister-in-law, just tell us straight, how much for these transmutation porcelain sets? One 10- piece set of transmutation bowls and plates with a wooden gift box is 46 yuan. These eight kilns produced 1,180 premium sets, you each take 500 sets. Good heavens, I'm a director, my monthly salary and allowance only total 80 yuan, I work hard all year and it’s not even worth one kiln batch. Shao An, how about I fire the white porcelain for you? Build 10 kilns here, at this rate, you'll be the richest person in a year. That's right, Shao An , what are you waiting for, hurry up and fire some more. From now on, we only open the kiln once a month, no more than 1,000 sets each time. Why is that? Do you understand what makes something rare and precious? Ours is a premium product, the lower the output, the more valuable it is. Besides, only I know this technique, rest assured, there won't be another one like it for the next 10 years. We'll listen to you, open the kiln once a month. If there's any trouble later, the two of us will clear it up for you. Uncle Lam, take these 2,000 yuan for the five Lam brothers who contributed the most; from now on, whenever we fire the kiln once a month, no, this is too much, they only did some manual labor. How could I dare to accept so much money? You know my personality, Uncle, I don't like dragging things out. If you don't accept it, don't come to the brick kiln anymore. It's a deal then; the Lam Dong kids are all grown up now, it's time for them to get married. That would be great, Second Uncle. You've worked really hard these past few days. Take this 1,000 yuan, Uncle. Thieu An? Second Uncle, I lived wrongly in the past. You and Aunt scolded me often, but you never abandoned me. When I was hungry and poor, without food or clothes, it was thanks to you that I didn't starve to death. From now on, just come to the kiln every time we fire it, and your wages will be...If you still consider me family, don't say anything more. Oh, Thieu An. As for me, forget it; I only look after the cooking and washing clothes. Just take it, Aunt. If not for yourself, think of the elder and younger girls; keep it as a dowry for them later. There’s 17,000 left here; I’ll keep 7,000 as working capital for the kiln, and I plan to use the remaining 10,000 to build two large tiled houses. Just tear down the old house and build it right on top. Why are you making such a fuss, building two houses? Is one for the youngest aunt? The youngest aunt is still young and pretty; she can find a husband to move in with us later. You rascal, how dare you make fun of your aunt? Are you going to spend your whole life raising the girls, youngest aunt? You still have a long life ahead, you should find someone who knows how to love and look after you. Let's go, from now on, let him be; he can cook for himself or starve for all I care. Men get into trouble when they have money. You said that yourself, remember. Hmph. We'll hold onto this money so you don't go out flirting around. What are you laughing at? Everyone scatter, Tet is almost here. Take the money and go do your Tet shopping. Shh. My friend, you are truly my benefactor. Do you know that the whole county is in total chaos today? Your white silk porcelain set is the rarest New Year's gift this year. The department store released 100 sets, and they were completely sold out in just one hour. You provided me with 100 sets all at once. I am truly honored and proud. I didn't even want to sell them. You say the department store only released 100 sets? What else? People outside are fighting like crazy for them. Alright, here is 5,000 yuan in cash for the 100 sets. I still have to go buy some meat to nourish my wife. What meat at a time like this? You've been sold out for over ten days now. Now, it's hard to find even a single piece of meat in this whole market. With New Year's approaching, every family is looking for meat. Even if you have money, you can't buy any. How can we celebrate New Year's without meat? Your Black family has to celebrate the New Year, right? You have to eat meat, too. Let's negotiate, brother, share some with me. Without it, I won't eat meat this New Year. You're going to chew on white cabbage without any meat? Old Black? Even when the porcelain is in high demand, I set aside 100 sets just for you. Are you just going to keep making excuses like this now? Do you still want to do business together in the future? Second Tiger, go get the meat I just bought. Remember to leave some back so my brothers and I can have it for the New Year. Leave some back. Oh, this Old Black. I'm only doing this for your own good. Eating too much meat at our age leads to high blood pressure . It's better to eat more greens for your health. Put the meat on the donkey cart, let's go. Ah! Brother, I want to eat fruit candy. I also want to eat dried persimmons. I want some too, I want cakes and fruit, all you ever think about is eating. Let's go buy new clothes first. Shao An, you came without even letting us know. Don't you know our Shenshan white porcelain is selling like hotcakes? It barely hit the shelves for an hour before being snapped up. I heard you only sold 100 sets? Hey, don't say that, this shipment absolutely cannot be kept for anyone else, brother. You must be very careful these days. There are many people plotting against you; I’m warning you now. You absolutely must not sell your goods to anyone else! Brother Xiahou, I still have to go shopping for the New Year. As for those eyeing me, let them watch! We are all on the same boat, after all. Right, right, right, we are family. Let’s go , brother. I’ll take you to get your New Year shopping done, I guarantee the prices will be dirt cheap. Brother Shao'an, you're in big trouble! Your house gate is completely surrounded by people. What? Who is tired of living to dare surround my gate? I don't even know them. Some of them look like the directors of the commune supply and marketing cooperatives. They must be here to buy white porcelain. Let’s go back and see what's going on. What are you all doing here? I am the director of the Da'ze Village cooperative. Here is my referral letter. I want to purchase the wave-rimmed white porcelain gift boxes. I am the head of the procurement department for the Liucheng County People's Trade Center. Comrade, we have brought a lot of sincerity; the purchase price can be increased by 50 yuan. Give everything to our resource company; we have even more sincerity. Please, you must set a purchase price; stop making so much noise. Listen to me, we only fire the kiln once a month. Production is limited, and the entire procurement quota has already been given to the city’s general department store and the trade center. We don't have any more procurement quotas left. If you want white porcelain, go find Wang Anguo and Li Baichuan. They hold the procurement quotas in their hands. I have their home addresses right here. We already sent people to intercept them on the road. They told us that you are the one who makes the decisions. We came here to intercept you precisely because they gave us your home address. Comrade Sun Shao'an, have you mastered the kiln transmutation glaze formula? We invite you to work in Jiang City, transfer your household registration, and we will even introduce a spouse to you. I already have a wife, so you can stop dreaming. These two guys really have no shame; they sold me out long ago. They are truly masters of playing mind games. Comrade Sun Shao'an, is it possible to increase production? We can help build a few more kilns, completely free of charge. We just need the purchase quota, or we can find you some apprentices to help expand production. I cannot promise anything. You should all leave now. Go find Wang Anguo and Li Bai. They are the ones who have the final say. Ha ha ha, what on earth is going on? How am I supposed to celebrate the New Year like this? If I can't afford to provoke them, can't I just hide? Brother Shao'an, where do you plan to hide? I'm heading into the mountains; the meat distributed isn't enough for our families to share. I might as well hunt some extra meat to bring back. Shao'an? Don't go into the mountains in this freezing weather. It's too dangerous. I'm not just going into the mountains to hunt this time. I'm going away for a while to lay low. I didn't expect the reputation of our Shuangshui white porcelain to be so renowned. Troubles have come along with it as well. But there's no need to hide in the mountains for that. I'll only be gone for four or five days, I'll definitely be back before the New Year. Lin Dong, you five take care of the house and the kiln. If anyone comes looking for me, just drive them all away. Don't worry, Brother Shao'an. We'll stay awake at night to guard the door and keep the place safe. Senior Brother, let's head out. Ah! You idiot, when I tell you to keep your mouth shut , you just keep blabbering. Now look what you've done. Look at that belly full of fat. If we run into a black bear or a mountain king later, Will you be able to run for your life? You're basically a walking buffet right now. Still not satisfied, huh? Hey, hey, don't turn around and head back. Fine, I won't tease you about being fat anymore, okay? Next year, I'll build a pig farm and pick 200 sows just for you ; you'll be forced to lose weight then. I didn't know you were such a womanizer of a pig. But on second thought, I still shouldn't let you breed. Once you pop out a whole litter of piglets, Are you telling me to sell them or eat them ? I think it's best to just trade you away, all you do is focus on eating and sleeping. You're like a monk with no desires at all. Alright, enough joking around. When I get back, I'll find you a wife. I don't even want to eat your kids. Once they get a bit bigger, I'll just release them all into the wild. Did you really think we came out here to go hunting? You little guy, your vision is way too narrow. Last time at the tiger's den, I found a treasure map . Let's go, it's located to the northwest. Damn it, it seems I've made a wrong decision. How am I supposed to find it like this? The person who drew this map is so irresponsible, they should have at least given a clear hint . It's freezing cold out here, yet this little stream hasn't frozen over at all . It's even giving off a bit of warmth. Come on, Second Brother, let's go check it out. This is a hot spring inside a cave, but why would the treasure map mark this place? So comfortable. You useless teammate, you didn't even know how to help me earlier. What do I even keep you for? Get to the shore quickly, it's really strange down here. I almost fell into a trap, but in the midst of bad luck, I discovered an underwater cave entrance; maybe that's where the treasure is hidden. Second Brother, you stay on the shore and keep watch for me . I'm going down there for one more trip. Red agate? And it's even Warring States period blood agate. This isn't just a pond; it's clearly a basin of treasures. I need to remember this location first; I'll bring the equipment and come back later. I don't know when Sun Shao'an will be back; he insisted on going into the mountains when there are only two days left. Sister, don't worry, Second Brother is with him anyway. He's a little tyrant in the forest. That Second Brother, besides eating and getting fat, can he even run anymore? If we don't catch any game this time, we're just going to stew Second Brother. You can't stew Second Brother. He's our good friend. I still need to ride him to chase rabbits . If we don't stew Second Brother, where will we get meat to eat? Then how about stewing half of him? Let's stew the hind leg. I want to eat the big pig's trotter. Save the rest of the meat for Second Brother. Ha ha. I'll thank you on behalf of Second Brother. I'm home. Did you all miss me? Nu Second Brother, Mingyu wants to eat Second Brother's meat. Big Sister, you're really being unfair to me. As soon as your brother gets home, you start tattling. Big Sister, don't worry , she's just scaring you. I caught quite a lot of game this time, so you can eat to your heart's content. Lin Dong, call a few people to help me haul the game back. Hello, Uncle Lin. Uncle, this wild boar must weigh 300 catties. How much for the two families? 100 catties each. The remaining 100 catties . Lin Dong, cut off 10 catties and give it to Lin Erqiu. He helped us before, so consider him a seasonal worker at the brick factory; let him have some. Shao'an, his family doesn't even have meat to eat, one catty is enough. That kid is very well-informed. If he goes around asking questions, it won't be a blessing, but a grudge. We'll still need him for odd jobs next year. Do you want to haul the coal and goods yourself? Yes, that's right. Shao'an, you're back? What's the matter? Did something major happen? It's not time for the shipment yet. It's not about the shipment. Did people from Haicheng come looking for you two days ago? Yes, they came looking for me. Don't worry, I sent them all away. Oh no, those people are from Haicheng. Why did you go and offend them? What, did they come looking for you? Shao'an, they didn't come for us. But they are putting pressure on the higher-ups; word has come down to the department store and the people's shopping center. They won't buy your white porcelain anymore, do you understand? This isn't just causing trouble for you; they want to cut off your source of income. They are forcing you to bow your head. So, how did you end up answering them? They’re playing a heartless game. They want the full formula for my flame-glaze glaze. Xiao An, listen to my advice. If you hand over the formula today, they'll kick you to the curb tomorrow. You absolutely must not give it to them. Everyone, rest assured, I have my own way of dealing with them. They have someone powerful backing them . Don't fight them to the death; it’s not worth it. My two brothers, they have backings, but don’t you two have your own? The technique belongs to me. Why should I bow down to them when the formula is mine? If you two can help me make the right connections, I’m willing to give up thirty percent of the profits. Well played, young man. Why didn't we think of this angle before? As long as you have a different backer, you'll be well-protected. Right , right, right. Those businessmen think they can squeeze us? They're dreaming. We may not have much, but we have enough connections to get you through this. It's good that you know how to handle things. Since you’ve all come all this way. I just got back from hunting, and the New Year is almost here. You two take two wild chickens and two wild rabbits each. This kid really knows how to act. Shao An, be careful when you get to Hai Cheng. When you get back, I’ll treat you to a drink. Brother Shao An, can you go with me to take some meat to Xiao Juan’s house? Isn't it just dropping off some meat at Xiao Juan’s place? Why do you have to make me go with you? Last time, her dad chased me with a cleaver for five miles. Don't complain, who else can you blame but yourself? You're the one who started fawning over her the moment you saw her, and even shouted that it was all Lin Nan’s idea. Brother Shao An did the exact same thing last time. Look at how close Brother Shao An and your sister are now . If you want to win her heart, at least wait until her dad isn't around. With him standing right there, if I were her dad, I’d also chase you with a cleaver like Brother Shao An said. Sincerity, do you guys agree or not? I was so sincere about wanting to hold Xiao Juan's hand, then she said that, even though it was clear she was head over heels for me. Whoever ends up with someone like you is truly cursed for eight lifetimes, being tortured like this by you guys. Let her be a real hero! We still have a box of ceramics from the kiln at home that we were saving for a dowry. What's the point of those small items? I have things, take everything I have. You guys are just causing trouble, all five of you are big as giants, people will think you're here to start a fight. At home, we are frying chicken and fish, we're swamped. Okay, tonight we brothers will...This Zhangji village is much richer than ours. The village chief is Xiao Juan's father. The village chief led the villagers to plant crops a few years ago, and even dug a pond, he really gets things done. In that case, the prestige of Xiao Juan's family is quite something, isn't it? It’s a miracle you haven't been beaten to death for harassing their daughter. Shao An, this is Xiao Juan's house. Knock on the door . Who is it? We are closed to guests today. Uncle Zhang, I came to see Xiao Juan. Please open the door. It's the New Year, why are you closing the door? Get lost, Lin Dong. Xiao Juan won't see you. You say that, but Xiao Juan definitely wants to see me. She might even do it for me. Why wouldn't she? I think you're the one standing in the middle, talking nonsense. My Xiao Juan said if you come again, she will jump off the cliff. Isn't that the same thing? Can't you understand human language? I don't believe it, have Xiao Juan come out and tell me herself. Uncle Zhang, do you still remember me? I'm Sun Shao An. Can we talk properly? Talk then, don't think I'm afraid of you just because you're a village bully . Sun Shao An, let go of my father. If you're so tough, come at me instead. Uncle Zhang, Xiao Juan, don't get agitated, we're just here to give you New Year's gifts. Lin Dong, take the stuff out. Take it away immediately. Who needs your things anyway? You think my house is lacking these? Open it up. Is this really the White Porcelain Fire-Transformation? It's just too beautiful. How could our family dare to use such precious items? Father, what are you doing? They came to pay their respects, but I don't care for it, take it away! This young lady, Zhang Xiaojuan, can actually influence Father's decisions. It seems the recent development of Zhangjiatun village is definitely thanks to this girl's efforts. Life must be very comfortable indeed. Uncle Zhang, I came here with Lin Dong to settle things clearly. Let’s stay calm, Uncle; no matter the result, we won't be bothering you again . Furthermore, we absolutely will not be taking these New Year gifts back. Dad, that’s enough. Sit down and let’s talk. Xiaojuan, take the meat and the gift boxes inside. Bring out a pot of good tea. Uncle Zhang, I came today to ask on behalf of my brother Lin Dong; he’s honest and truly likes Xiaojuan. So why can’t the two of them be together as husband and wife? Honesty is key. What kind of young man acts like that? He hadn't even met us yet and was already talking about bestowing blessings upon us; I almost asked if there was something wrong with his head. Can you not see any merits in him? Does running away for dear life count as a merit, Xiaojuan? Lin Dong is a good person; just give him a chance, and he will be loyal to you for life. Uncle Zhang, you are a straightforward man, so please just say it clearly; if not, we won't bother you anymore. Sun Shao'an, as the elders say, women marry hoping for a stable home. He has five brothers to support and works in the forest all year round, risking his life ; how could I ever agree to this with our family's conditions? Uncle Zhang, they work at the white porcelain kiln, earning 20,000 to 25,000 a year, that’s not bad at all. Next year it will be even more, and next year Lin Dong will build a big house outside. The dowry is 1000, I will add the rest myself, totaling 2000 yuan. Dad, please get a grip. They are lying to you. In such a dirt-poor village, where would they get that kind of money? Where did you all even get that much money? Is this family actually considering taking stolen money? Uncle, just listen, do you think my white porcelain business makes money as easily as drinking water ? Next year, I also plan to build a chicken and cattle farm. In a few years , we will move to the city; the five brothers will each have a place. Are you serious about our kids’ future schooling and work? Will our Little Juan really get to go to the city too? What guarantee can you offer? Great question! Once I branch out, I will have a major project. By then, you can see for yourself if I have the ability to take them to the city, Uncle. Don't judge Lin Dong by his looks; he is just as smart as our Little Juan. Once over there, who will be the one holding the money? Naturally, it will be our Little Juan. His biggest strength is listening to his wife; if he dares not to, you and Uncle Lin can beat him black and blue. Besides, they are five brothers; they won't be bullied anywhere they go. With many children and grandchildren in the future, the family will prosper; our Little Juan will be the head of the house. In the future, the kids will all have to listen to her. Alright, after the New Year, we will bring Little Juan to your village. It’s decided then. What a good-for-nothing. I know Little Juan is beautiful, but you're obsessed; calm down a bit and go home to prepare the dowry. Look at this, everyone. Did it work? Of course it worked. Shao'an personally went to see Little Juan. After the New Year, he will help Little Juan. Don't listen to his nonsense. After the New Year, I will hire people to build a big house; if there isn't enough money, just take some. It's enough, it's enough. I have kept the money you gave me very well. It's more than enough to build you a new house; Shao'an also said he'll take us to the city in a few years to live off state rations. Why will we also get to go to the city and eat state-provided food? To be honest, building a new house in the village means we won't be staying in the village anymore. I want to take the eldest and the second sister up there. The children are very smart, they will surely have a bright future. Of course, I will take everyone with me , Auntie. I originally wanted to build a new house for you so you could live a better life. With the two little ones being this smart, their futures are definitely wide open. As for the eldest and second sister, just let them go to school in town. Leave this matter to me to decide. Our children must wear nice clothes and attend the best schools. In the future, I will even send them abroad to study and see the outside world. Once I move out, I need to start a kiln. Those fire-glaze formulas need to be adjusted, and I also need to get Auntie a city residency permit. So that the eldest and second sister can go to school. There is still a large unused plot by the white porcelain kiln; I should build an integrated farm there. Why are there so many things to do? What on earth did I come here to do?