1 00:01:30,859 --> 00:01:34,969 {\an8}[Legend of the Magnate] 2 00:01:35,019 --> 00:01:37,870 {\an8}[Episode 8] 3 00:01:38,560 --> 00:01:39,840 Do you know who he is? 4 00:01:41,228 --> 00:01:44,228 He is the greatest warrior of the Qing Empire, 5 00:01:44,590 --> 00:01:46,200 the commander of the Bao Regiment, 6 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:47,789 Bao Qingde. 7 00:01:49,280 --> 00:01:51,349 He came here specifically 8 00:01:51,370 --> 00:01:53,969 to thank Mr. Gu. 9 00:01:54,709 --> 00:01:57,640 He deposited all of Pingyao's 10 00:01:57,759 --> 00:02:00,670 allocated funds in Wanyuan Bank. 11 00:02:01,680 --> 00:02:03,269 Even 12 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:04,969 the provincial governor's office wouldn't dare 13 00:02:04,969 --> 00:02:07,170 ask a single question about that money. 14 00:02:10,330 --> 00:02:12,430 It seems Li Baiwan 15 00:02:12,909 --> 00:02:14,930 really has 16 00:02:15,069 --> 00:02:17,229 put down roots in Pingyao. 17 00:02:18,710 --> 00:02:21,139 He should thank you three. 18 00:02:24,680 --> 00:02:25,210 Boss! 19 00:02:25,240 --> 00:02:27,379 That wasn't our intention. 20 00:02:27,439 --> 00:02:28,509 Stop it. 21 00:02:29,469 --> 00:02:30,400 I don't care 22 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:32,129 if it was your intention or not. 23 00:02:34,079 --> 00:02:35,189 It was you three 24 00:02:35,210 --> 00:02:37,400 who drove him away. 25 00:02:37,909 --> 00:02:40,000 And this is the result. 26 00:02:51,039 --> 00:02:52,189 If you three 27 00:02:52,780 --> 00:02:55,079 still want to stay in this business, 28 00:02:55,960 --> 00:02:57,560 go home, 29 00:02:57,579 --> 00:02:59,740 think carefully, 30 00:03:00,150 --> 00:03:01,800 review your accounts thoroughly, 31 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:03,860 and then come to me for verification. 32 00:03:04,120 --> 00:03:06,310 If you can explain 33 00:03:07,800 --> 00:03:09,430 every account clearly, 34 00:03:10,199 --> 00:03:12,599 I might be able to help you think of a way out. 35 00:03:12,909 --> 00:03:14,240 If you can't, 36 00:03:16,520 --> 00:03:17,520 then go home 37 00:03:18,750 --> 00:03:20,629 and be prepare to live a hard life 38 00:03:20,960 --> 00:03:23,150 with your children. 39 00:03:38,430 --> 00:03:40,629 Like smashing soybeans on a stone slab— 40 00:03:40,909 --> 00:03:42,370 it's a head-on collision. 41 00:03:42,590 --> 00:03:44,430 You two have turned 42 00:03:44,560 --> 00:03:46,159 the entire city upside down. 43 00:03:47,120 --> 00:03:48,539 Not quite upside down. 44 00:03:48,680 --> 00:03:50,590 We just poked a hole in it. 45 00:03:50,710 --> 00:03:52,000 This Mr. Gu 46 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:53,560 does business the way 47 00:03:53,629 --> 00:03:55,030 a general commands troops. 48 00:03:55,030 --> 00:03:55,750 Honestly, 49 00:03:56,150 --> 00:03:58,079 I was really nervous a few days ago. 50 00:03:58,430 --> 00:03:59,629 We spent money renting those warehouses, 51 00:03:59,629 --> 00:04:00,759 and inside were just 52 00:04:00,800 --> 00:04:01,520 pots and pans 53 00:04:01,520 --> 00:04:02,629 and a pile of broken water jars. 54 00:04:02,629 --> 00:04:04,289 It was absolutely killing me. 55 00:04:04,710 --> 00:04:06,770 You're absolutely right about that. 56 00:04:07,400 --> 00:04:08,110 Gu, 57 00:04:08,240 --> 00:04:09,280 think about it. 58 00:04:09,960 --> 00:04:10,750 I, Bao, 59 00:04:10,840 --> 00:04:12,710 risk my life on the battlefield. 60 00:04:13,629 --> 00:04:14,620 If someone 61 00:04:14,800 --> 00:04:15,800 chops off 62 00:04:15,840 --> 00:04:17,040 my head, 63 00:04:18,360 --> 00:04:19,819 wouldn't your 1,000 taels 64 00:04:20,120 --> 00:04:21,430 be wasted? 65 00:04:25,269 --> 00:04:26,000 Say it! 66 00:04:26,560 --> 00:04:27,560 Be honest with me! 67 00:04:28,069 --> 00:04:29,920 General Bao, someone like you, 68 00:04:30,029 --> 00:04:31,329 wearing a Imperial Yellow Jacket 69 00:04:31,329 --> 00:04:32,629 and carrying a waist sword, 70 00:04:32,629 --> 00:04:34,490 is worth far more than 1000 taels. 71 00:04:34,629 --> 00:04:35,769 Forgive me for saying this, 72 00:04:35,769 --> 00:04:37,649 but if you were to die for our country, 73 00:04:37,649 --> 00:04:38,389 I could take your 74 00:04:38,389 --> 00:04:39,870 Imperial Yellow Jacket and waist knife 75 00:04:39,870 --> 00:04:41,240 to the Marshal's camp. 76 00:04:41,779 --> 00:04:42,680 Even if I asked 77 00:04:42,680 --> 00:04:44,430 for two or three thousand taels, 78 00:04:44,430 --> 00:04:46,629 the Marshal would have to buy them back. 79 00:04:47,750 --> 00:04:48,279 Cunning! 80 00:04:48,629 --> 00:04:49,158 Cunning. 81 00:04:49,399 --> 00:04:50,600 Very cunning indeed! 82 00:04:51,000 --> 00:04:52,360 You two young fellows 83 00:04:52,408 --> 00:04:53,829 are truly something. 84 00:04:54,189 --> 00:04:54,920 I can now say 85 00:04:54,939 --> 00:04:56,930 I've seen true heroes 86 00:04:57,240 --> 00:04:58,699 and haven't lived in vain! 87 00:05:12,189 --> 00:05:13,050 Do you think... 88 00:05:13,459 --> 00:05:14,920 that by stirring things up 89 00:05:15,060 --> 00:05:16,790 and punching a hole in Pingyao, 90 00:05:17,360 --> 00:05:19,110 you can get yourself out of trouble now? 91 00:05:19,110 --> 00:05:20,170 Get out of trouble? 92 00:05:20,949 --> 00:05:22,850 As long as my case isn't dismissed, 93 00:05:22,850 --> 00:05:23,750 no matter where I go, 94 00:05:23,750 --> 00:05:25,149 I'll still be a criminal. 95 00:05:27,069 --> 00:05:27,629 If I could 96 00:05:27,629 --> 00:05:29,829 get those who got involved because of me out of this, 97 00:05:29,829 --> 00:05:31,370 I wouldn't mind dying. 98 00:05:32,389 --> 00:05:33,589 Don't talk nonsense. 99 00:05:34,240 --> 00:05:35,069 If nothing else works, 100 00:05:35,069 --> 00:05:36,670 come back to Beijing with me. 101 00:05:36,870 --> 00:05:38,470 My father may know what to do. 102 00:05:38,629 --> 00:05:39,800 The name Li Baiwan 103 00:05:39,829 --> 00:05:40,959 isn't just for show. 104 00:05:41,430 --> 00:05:43,319 He knows so many ministers and nobles. 105 00:05:43,319 --> 00:05:44,529 Helping you clear your name 106 00:05:44,529 --> 00:05:45,860 wouldn't be difficult. 107 00:05:46,069 --> 00:05:46,730 At worst... 108 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:49,649 At worst, I'd kneel and beg him. 109 00:05:50,769 --> 00:05:52,360 A man's dignity is worth more than gold. 110 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:53,490 How can you say that? 111 00:05:53,829 --> 00:05:55,120 Doing business with you 112 00:05:55,120 --> 00:05:56,779 gives me great satisfaction. 113 00:05:56,949 --> 00:05:58,720 If you get caught by the government, 114 00:05:58,720 --> 00:05:59,980 they'll send you back. 115 00:06:04,189 --> 00:06:06,449 You'd better keep your distance from me. 116 00:06:09,839 --> 00:06:11,360 Do you know who I really am? 117 00:06:13,480 --> 00:06:15,680 Do you know what crimes I've committed? 118 00:06:16,420 --> 00:06:18,149 Everyone who's been close to me 119 00:06:18,509 --> 00:06:20,910 has already been implicated because of me. 120 00:06:22,810 --> 00:06:23,629 We should 121 00:06:24,040 --> 00:06:25,120 go our separate ways 122 00:06:25,120 --> 00:06:25,850 from now on. 123 00:06:27,569 --> 00:06:28,430 Actually, 124 00:06:28,639 --> 00:06:29,189 the reason I stirred you up 125 00:06:29,189 --> 00:06:30,720 to cause so much trouble was 126 00:06:31,069 --> 00:06:32,930 simply so we could use each other. 127 00:06:33,110 --> 00:06:35,279 You could establish yourself in Shanxi, 128 00:06:35,279 --> 00:06:36,158 and I 129 00:06:37,060 --> 00:06:38,189 could save the people 130 00:06:38,189 --> 00:06:39,120 I wanted to save. 131 00:06:39,310 --> 00:06:40,399 That's all. 132 00:06:41,889 --> 00:06:43,129 As for being friends, 133 00:06:44,050 --> 00:06:45,250 I don't deserve that. 134 00:06:48,569 --> 00:06:49,720 I'll be going now, 135 00:06:50,449 --> 00:06:51,360 Mr. Li Qin. 136 00:06:54,430 --> 00:06:55,120 Gu... 137 00:07:07,509 --> 00:07:08,240 You're here. 138 00:07:08,629 --> 00:07:09,240 Come. 139 00:07:09,560 --> 00:07:10,360 Sit down. 140 00:07:11,040 --> 00:07:12,310 I came for Mr. Chang. 141 00:07:13,040 --> 00:07:14,699 You want that mansion, right? 142 00:07:14,800 --> 00:07:15,720 Take it. 143 00:07:17,519 --> 00:07:18,920 I even brought the deed. 144 00:07:20,160 --> 00:07:20,879 Today, 145 00:07:21,310 --> 00:07:23,259 I also helped you foil the pawnshop's scheme. 146 00:07:23,259 --> 00:07:25,790 This deal can be considered complete, right? 147 00:07:28,509 --> 00:07:29,389 Complete? 148 00:07:30,480 --> 00:07:31,560 Of course it is. 149 00:07:32,949 --> 00:07:34,870 I still have another task for you. 150 00:07:37,000 --> 00:07:38,730 That's not how business works. 151 00:07:39,689 --> 00:07:42,209 How business is done is up to me. 152 00:07:43,069 --> 00:07:45,180 As for Chang Si's house, 153 00:07:45,600 --> 00:07:46,930 I don't want it anymore. 154 00:07:48,430 --> 00:07:50,069 Take back the deed. 155 00:07:50,269 --> 00:07:52,269 Keep it for yourself 156 00:07:52,339 --> 00:07:53,600 or give it to him— 157 00:07:54,069 --> 00:07:56,040 it's a reward for both of you. 158 00:07:56,829 --> 00:07:57,600 However, 159 00:07:58,360 --> 00:07:59,040 I can't 160 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:00,860 release him. 161 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:04,089 You still need to help me with something else. 162 00:08:21,560 --> 00:08:22,720 Have you heard of 163 00:08:23,509 --> 00:08:25,240 King Li's treasure? 164 00:08:32,320 --> 00:08:35,370 It is said that after Li Chuang captured the capital, 165 00:08:35,899 --> 00:08:37,690 he gathered 70 million taels of silver 166 00:08:37,690 --> 00:08:40,580 under the name of redemption funds. 167 00:08:40,960 --> 00:08:43,308 Later, his army was utterly defeated, 168 00:08:43,428 --> 00:08:44,570 so he abandoned Chang'an 169 00:08:44,570 --> 00:08:45,830 and fled to Hunan and Guangzhou. 170 00:08:45,830 --> 00:08:49,230 When passing through Shanxi, he was pursued by the Qing army. 171 00:08:49,389 --> 00:08:50,759 To escape, 172 00:08:51,179 --> 00:08:52,200 he abandoned all this silver 173 00:08:52,200 --> 00:08:54,610 in a mountain valley. 174 00:08:55,389 --> 00:08:56,470 In that valley, 175 00:08:56,750 --> 00:08:58,529 there were eight households. 176 00:08:58,960 --> 00:09:01,830 Stumbled upon this windfall, 177 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:05,519 they began generations of business from then on. 178 00:09:05,870 --> 00:09:07,809 The Eight Families have stood firm 179 00:09:07,870 --> 00:09:09,409 from the late Ming dynasty to today, 180 00:09:09,409 --> 00:09:10,470 all because 181 00:09:10,570 --> 00:09:13,110 they relied on King Li's Treasure. 182 00:09:13,440 --> 00:09:15,509 No matter what disasters came, 183 00:09:15,549 --> 00:09:18,950 they could turn misfortune into fortune with this treasure. 184 00:09:19,440 --> 00:09:22,950 Now I want you to get into the Eight Families 185 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:25,710 and help me find this treasure. 186 00:09:28,720 --> 00:09:29,320 Look. 187 00:09:30,149 --> 00:09:31,750 Taiyufeng has a new manager. 188 00:09:37,360 --> 00:09:38,970 He looks quite young. 189 00:09:41,379 --> 00:09:43,850 I heard he is a close confidant of Mr. Wang 190 00:09:43,879 --> 00:09:45,370 and very capable. 191 00:09:53,240 --> 00:09:54,940 The boss of our bank 192 00:09:55,000 --> 00:09:57,179 is personally welcoming the manager. 193 00:09:57,389 --> 00:09:59,590 Manager, please take a seat. 194 00:10:09,389 --> 00:10:11,360 Ledgers Passing! 195 00:10:11,669 --> 00:10:12,769 {\an8}[Taiyufeng General Ledger] 196 00:10:18,659 --> 00:10:18,990 {\an8}[Taiyufeng General Ledger] 197 00:10:31,600 --> 00:10:34,000 The manager has checked the ledgers! 198 00:10:41,549 --> 00:10:42,980 Congratulations, Boss! 199 00:10:43,120 --> 00:10:45,539 As all streams flow to the sea, 200 00:10:45,750 --> 00:10:48,149 you've acquired the finest talent in the land. 201 00:10:48,149 --> 00:10:50,840 You can rest easy from now on. 202 00:10:51,029 --> 00:10:53,149 Congratulations, Boss! 203 00:10:55,080 --> 00:10:57,039 Congratulations, Boss! 204 00:10:57,480 --> 00:10:58,629 -Congratulations! -Congratulations! 205 00:10:58,629 --> 00:10:59,690 Congratulations! 206 00:11:42,269 --> 00:11:42,840 Heizi, 207 00:11:43,389 --> 00:11:44,990 where have you gone to fight? 208 00:11:45,360 --> 00:11:45,960 Didn't Father say 209 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:47,200 not to pick fights? 210 00:11:49,360 --> 00:11:49,960 People like me 211 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:51,200 can only fight. 212 00:11:51,240 --> 00:11:52,570 I'm not as clever as him. 213 00:11:53,710 --> 00:11:55,309 Who made you angry this time? 214 00:11:57,909 --> 00:11:59,360 Taiyufeng has a new manager starting today. 215 00:11:59,360 --> 00:12:00,090 Did you know? 216 00:12:00,379 --> 00:12:01,029 I don't go out. 217 00:12:01,029 --> 00:12:01,960 How would I know? 218 00:12:04,440 --> 00:12:05,299 The new manager 219 00:12:05,549 --> 00:12:06,980 is Gu Pingyuan, the one our father 220 00:12:06,980 --> 00:12:08,580 saved at the risk of his life. 221 00:12:11,840 --> 00:12:13,570 He's all dressed up and decent, 222 00:12:13,669 --> 00:12:15,320 drinking with the magistrate. 223 00:12:15,320 --> 00:12:16,649 Looking so impressive. 224 00:12:17,720 --> 00:12:19,450 It's true our father saved him. 225 00:12:19,509 --> 00:12:20,970 But he also saved you guys. 226 00:12:24,269 --> 00:12:25,440 He... he is... he... 227 00:12:26,889 --> 00:12:28,120 Can you stop defending him 228 00:12:28,120 --> 00:12:28,850 all the time? 229 00:12:29,059 --> 00:12:29,740 I just feel that 230 00:12:29,740 --> 00:12:31,559 once he got rich, he changed his attitude. 231 00:12:31,559 --> 00:12:32,200 Our father 232 00:12:32,200 --> 00:12:33,259 is still in prison. 233 00:12:34,230 --> 00:12:35,639 Then what do you expect him to do? 234 00:12:35,639 --> 00:12:36,899 Break into the prison? 235 00:12:37,149 --> 00:12:37,669 Heizi, 236 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:39,720 you wouldn't dare either, right? 237 00:12:39,720 --> 00:12:40,570 Or should he 238 00:12:40,629 --> 00:12:42,029 stay home and cry with me? 239 00:12:43,149 --> 00:12:44,870 It's not as if I'm short of company. 240 00:12:44,870 --> 00:12:45,629 He's a good guy. 241 00:12:45,629 --> 00:12:47,090 He's great. He's the best. 242 00:12:47,529 --> 00:12:49,120 A fugitive, living comfortably 243 00:12:49,120 --> 00:12:50,029 like a big shot, 244 00:12:50,360 --> 00:12:52,000 while our father spent his whole life helping others 245 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,120 and is now sitting in a cell. 246 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:54,669 Come with me later to bring him food. 247 00:12:54,669 --> 00:12:56,730 And stop saying such foolish things. 248 00:13:03,879 --> 00:13:07,149 {\an8}[Shixingdang] 249 00:13:05,909 --> 00:13:07,669 Isn't he from Wanyuandang? 250 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:12,509 The young master of the Li family in the capital. 251 00:13:12,509 --> 00:13:13,200 Mr. Li Qin! 252 00:13:14,330 --> 00:13:16,000 What is he doing here? 253 00:13:18,870 --> 00:13:20,299 He's from Wanyuandang, 254 00:13:20,350 --> 00:13:21,029 right? 255 00:13:33,850 --> 00:13:35,870 I didn't get the chance to congratulate you. 256 00:13:35,870 --> 00:13:36,940 Please forgive me. 257 00:13:37,039 --> 00:13:37,960 Sit down. 258 00:13:40,460 --> 00:13:41,990 Let me introduce everyone. 259 00:13:42,009 --> 00:13:43,049 This is my friend, 260 00:13:43,299 --> 00:13:45,190 Mr. Li Qin, a manager 261 00:13:45,750 --> 00:13:47,600 who works for Li Baiwan in the capital 262 00:13:47,600 --> 00:13:49,200 and the head of Wanyuandang. 263 00:13:51,669 --> 00:13:54,610 This is Li Baiwan's son. 264 00:13:59,750 --> 00:14:00,720 Manager, 265 00:14:02,100 --> 00:14:03,549 since we have such a distinguished guest, 266 00:14:03,549 --> 00:14:05,539 shouldn't you introduce him to us? 267 00:14:05,840 --> 00:14:07,149 This is the head of Wanyuandang, 268 00:14:07,149 --> 00:14:07,789 Mr. Li Qin. 269 00:14:08,549 --> 00:14:09,610 And this is my boss, 270 00:14:09,629 --> 00:14:10,360 Mr. Wang. 271 00:14:10,529 --> 00:14:11,519 Old Mr. Wang, 272 00:14:11,750 --> 00:14:13,009 I've long admired you. 273 00:14:13,070 --> 00:14:14,250 You flatter me. 274 00:14:14,509 --> 00:14:15,960 I am Wang Tiangui, 275 00:14:16,120 --> 00:14:17,250 and I'm not that old. 276 00:14:18,080 --> 00:14:19,860 What a decent young man. 277 00:14:22,440 --> 00:14:24,210 I heard you're the young man 278 00:14:24,269 --> 00:14:26,840 who drove my pawnshop and draft bank 279 00:14:27,149 --> 00:14:28,759 into the red 280 00:14:28,789 --> 00:14:30,000 and thrown 281 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,600 the entire Pingyao 282 00:14:31,669 --> 00:14:33,080 into complete chaos. 283 00:14:34,629 --> 00:14:35,240 Kid, 284 00:14:35,440 --> 00:14:36,340 look around. 285 00:14:36,440 --> 00:14:38,360 See how these people can hardly wait 286 00:14:38,360 --> 00:14:40,600 to eat you alive? 287 00:14:41,440 --> 00:14:42,240 Mr. Wang, 288 00:14:42,509 --> 00:14:43,679 I wouldn't dare. 289 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:46,470 I only seek a place to stand. 290 00:14:46,870 --> 00:14:49,399 I came here as a student to learn the trade. 291 00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:52,019 A student, you say? 292 00:14:52,720 --> 00:14:53,320 Very well. 293 00:14:53,600 --> 00:14:54,840 Move this stool over 294 00:14:54,909 --> 00:14:55,669 today, 295 00:14:56,240 --> 00:14:57,029 and you'll have your place 296 00:14:57,029 --> 00:14:58,389 in Pingyao. 297 00:15:00,320 --> 00:15:01,919 But remember, 298 00:15:02,240 --> 00:15:03,559 those little tricks— 299 00:15:03,600 --> 00:15:05,330 you'd better stop them, right? 300 00:15:05,440 --> 00:15:06,240 Of course. 301 00:15:08,009 --> 00:15:09,480 I apologize if I've offended you. 302 00:15:09,480 --> 00:15:11,120 Please forgive me. 303 00:15:11,200 --> 00:15:11,840 From now on, 304 00:15:11,840 --> 00:15:13,509 I will listen to Mr. Wang 305 00:15:13,840 --> 00:15:15,679 and put an end 306 00:15:15,960 --> 00:15:17,090 to all those antics. 307 00:15:21,080 --> 00:15:22,460 Enjoy. 308 00:15:22,629 --> 00:15:24,159 There's more if you need it. 309 00:15:30,269 --> 00:15:32,259 Something interesting happened recently. 310 00:15:32,259 --> 00:15:34,220 Dozens of appraisers have come to Pingyao. 311 00:15:34,220 --> 00:15:36,350 What do you think they're here for? 312 00:15:37,480 --> 00:15:39,080 Dozens of appraisers and managers 313 00:15:39,080 --> 00:15:40,080 suddenly came to Pingyao, 314 00:15:40,080 --> 00:15:41,200 this small county. 315 00:15:42,360 --> 00:15:43,080 I'm afraid 316 00:15:43,149 --> 00:15:44,409 Ms. Su, the one close to you, 317 00:15:44,409 --> 00:15:45,470 is behind it. 318 00:16:00,440 --> 00:16:01,389 It's my honor 319 00:16:01,389 --> 00:16:02,789 to have you all here 320 00:16:03,000 --> 00:16:04,080 in Pingyao. 321 00:16:05,059 --> 00:16:06,289 Everyone present 322 00:16:06,669 --> 00:16:08,419 is among the most senior 323 00:16:08,480 --> 00:16:10,059 pawnshop appraisers 324 00:16:10,149 --> 00:16:11,580 and draft bank managers in Shanxi. 325 00:16:11,580 --> 00:16:13,600 You rarely step out of your doors. 326 00:16:14,889 --> 00:16:16,409 A toast to you. 327 00:16:28,389 --> 00:16:30,240 Why are my family in Nanjing? 328 00:16:30,870 --> 00:16:32,480 What's going on here? 329 00:16:32,580 --> 00:16:33,350 Really? 330 00:16:33,370 --> 00:16:34,769 What's written on yours? 331 00:16:35,620 --> 00:16:36,360 When I left home, 332 00:16:36,360 --> 00:16:37,480 everything was fine. 333 00:16:37,480 --> 00:16:38,240 Really? 334 00:16:38,259 --> 00:16:39,590 -Yeah. -What happened? 335 00:16:39,840 --> 00:16:40,580 Who did this? 336 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:41,460 I've paid you well 337 00:16:41,460 --> 00:16:42,820 to come. 338 00:16:44,720 --> 00:16:47,190 If you want to know how big this deal is— 339 00:16:47,840 --> 00:16:48,750 well, 340 00:16:49,440 --> 00:16:50,269 it's a big one. 341 00:16:51,809 --> 00:16:52,789 In business, 342 00:16:53,389 --> 00:16:54,889 some pursue wealth, 343 00:16:54,919 --> 00:16:56,200 some pursue fame. 344 00:16:56,320 --> 00:16:57,519 I pursue the country. 345 00:16:59,269 --> 00:17:00,470 I come from the south. 346 00:17:01,389 --> 00:17:02,320 The south? 347 00:17:02,360 --> 00:17:03,669 None of you in this room 348 00:17:03,960 --> 00:17:06,019 can escape 349 00:17:06,400 --> 00:17:07,509 the charge of 350 00:17:07,828 --> 00:17:09,660 colluding with the enemy. 351 00:17:15,108 --> 00:17:15,640 Here. 352 00:17:16,640 --> 00:17:18,029 Here's to 353 00:17:18,220 --> 00:17:19,309 this accusation. 354 00:17:20,440 --> 00:17:21,700 Let's drink together. 355 00:17:37,029 --> 00:17:37,789 Bro, 356 00:17:38,950 --> 00:17:40,349 this woman is not simple. 357 00:17:40,619 --> 00:17:41,680 Stay away from her. 358 00:17:42,509 --> 00:17:43,170 Otherwise, 359 00:17:43,400 --> 00:17:45,730 it could bring disaster to your whole family. 360 00:17:45,730 --> 00:17:48,190 I've wanted to tell my father the same thing, 361 00:17:48,309 --> 00:17:49,480 but he won't listen. 362 00:17:51,720 --> 00:17:52,579 What about you? 363 00:17:53,029 --> 00:17:53,829 What about me? 364 00:17:54,420 --> 00:17:55,200 You're now 365 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:56,559 the manager of Taiyufeng— 366 00:17:56,559 --> 00:17:59,259 {\an8}[Taiyufeng] 367 00:17:57,200 --> 00:17:58,750 a position so many envy. 368 00:17:59,720 --> 00:18:01,309 Apart from the Eight Families in Hedong, 369 00:18:01,309 --> 00:18:02,829 the most powerful person in this region 370 00:18:02,829 --> 00:18:04,420 is Mr. Wang. 371 00:18:05,480 --> 00:18:06,880 So now that you've taken this post, 372 00:18:06,880 --> 00:18:08,509 are you going to follow its rules 373 00:18:08,509 --> 00:18:09,440 and start opposing me 374 00:18:09,440 --> 00:18:10,880 from now on? 375 00:18:11,400 --> 00:18:12,730 I'm just playing along, 376 00:18:12,920 --> 00:18:13,750 nothing more. 377 00:18:16,200 --> 00:18:16,960 Why don't you 378 00:18:17,400 --> 00:18:18,859 just resign your position 379 00:18:18,920 --> 00:18:20,720 and come work at my Wanyuandang? 380 00:18:21,109 --> 00:18:22,640 Or I could write to my father 381 00:18:22,680 --> 00:18:24,000 and have the charges against you dropped. 382 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,000 Anyway, as long as you 383 00:18:25,000 --> 00:18:26,269 remain manager here for a day, 384 00:18:26,269 --> 00:18:27,869 I won't feel at ease for a day. 385 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:29,109 Wanyuandang 386 00:18:29,109 --> 00:18:30,509 doesn't want an enemy like you. 387 00:18:30,509 --> 00:18:31,269 I also don't want 388 00:18:31,269 --> 00:18:32,269 an enemy like you. 389 00:18:34,029 --> 00:18:35,690 I appreciate your kind offer. 390 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:36,640 But right now, 391 00:18:36,640 --> 00:18:38,750 I still have some unfinished business. 392 00:18:38,750 --> 00:18:40,509 If one day I find myself with nowhere to turn, 393 00:18:40,509 --> 00:18:42,039 don't forget what you said. 394 00:18:47,720 --> 00:18:49,160 The country is divided in two, 395 00:18:49,160 --> 00:18:51,069 and the Resistance Army already controls half. 396 00:18:51,069 --> 00:18:53,069 Jiangnan is the wealthiest region, 397 00:18:53,400 --> 00:18:55,029 but after years of war 398 00:18:55,640 --> 00:18:56,880 and turbulence, 399 00:18:57,240 --> 00:18:58,960 even the draft banks and pawnshops in Nanjing 400 00:18:58,960 --> 00:19:00,200 are completely gone. 401 00:19:00,960 --> 00:19:02,160 And there's Zhejiang, 402 00:19:02,160 --> 00:19:03,640 Suzhou, Yangzhou, 403 00:19:03,680 --> 00:19:04,829 Zhenjiang, Ningbo— 404 00:19:05,069 --> 00:19:06,309 which of these places 405 00:19:06,349 --> 00:19:07,809 wasn't rolling in wealth? 406 00:19:07,920 --> 00:19:10,519 Now they're all desolate in terms of commerce. 407 00:19:11,400 --> 00:19:12,589 The Resistance Army intends 408 00:19:12,589 --> 00:19:14,160 to reorganize Jiangnan's finances 409 00:19:14,160 --> 00:19:15,619 and get commerce flowing, 410 00:19:16,230 --> 00:19:18,440 but many of those skilled in running draft banks and pawnshops 411 00:19:18,440 --> 00:19:19,309 have either died or fled. 412 00:19:19,309 --> 00:19:21,400 For a time, we couldn't find many of them. 413 00:19:21,400 --> 00:19:23,069 That's why I invited you here. 414 00:19:26,240 --> 00:19:27,829 Those of you who are willing to go south 415 00:19:27,829 --> 00:19:29,000 to make a living— 416 00:19:29,430 --> 00:19:30,789 I can help 417 00:19:31,549 --> 00:19:33,210 send your families to Nanjing 418 00:19:33,789 --> 00:19:34,920 and settle them properly 419 00:19:34,920 --> 00:19:36,180 with absolute safety. 420 00:19:36,720 --> 00:19:37,900 Once you're there, 421 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:40,599 you can select prime shop locations, 422 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:42,140 hire capable assistants, 423 00:19:42,160 --> 00:19:44,559 start new draft banks, and be your own boss. 424 00:19:44,680 --> 00:19:46,789 The initial funds will be provided by the Resistance Army. 425 00:19:46,789 --> 00:19:48,400 And your descendants can take the imperial exams 426 00:19:48,400 --> 00:19:49,920 and become officials in the south. 427 00:19:49,920 --> 00:19:51,069 Those who do well 428 00:19:51,240 --> 00:19:52,900 might even earn a noble title. 429 00:19:53,680 --> 00:19:55,150 That makes some sense. 430 00:19:55,240 --> 00:19:56,849 In these turbulent times, 431 00:19:56,869 --> 00:19:58,440 could such a good opportunity really exist? 432 00:19:58,440 --> 00:19:59,480 If it's true... 433 00:19:59,660 --> 00:20:01,009 I guarantee you 434 00:20:01,440 --> 00:20:02,569 that within 3 years, 435 00:20:02,750 --> 00:20:04,680 money will be flowing in the south. 436 00:20:05,880 --> 00:20:06,890 After 3 years, 437 00:20:07,470 --> 00:20:09,930 if you want to stay in the south, you can stay, 438 00:20:10,269 --> 00:20:11,509 and if you want to come back, 439 00:20:11,509 --> 00:20:12,700 I can make that 440 00:20:12,750 --> 00:20:13,509 happen too. 441 00:20:14,490 --> 00:20:17,339 {\an8}[Li Mansion] 442 00:20:17,039 --> 00:20:17,960 Why didn't you tell me about 443 00:20:17,960 --> 00:20:19,720 such a major matter as the allocated funds? 444 00:20:19,720 --> 00:20:21,549 I only just received the news. 445 00:20:21,750 --> 00:20:22,680 General Bao Qingde 446 00:20:22,680 --> 00:20:24,400 has given all the allocated funds of Pingyao 447 00:20:24,400 --> 00:20:26,029 to Young Master's bank— 448 00:20:26,829 --> 00:20:29,490 millions of taels of military funds every year. 449 00:20:29,750 --> 00:20:31,349 Those draft banks in Pingyao 450 00:20:31,829 --> 00:20:33,230 are absolutely jealous. 451 00:20:34,509 --> 00:20:35,630 This kid. 452 00:20:35,660 --> 00:20:36,960 He only focuses on business 453 00:20:36,960 --> 00:20:39,019 without leaving himself any way out. 454 00:20:39,160 --> 00:20:40,240 You yourself said 455 00:20:40,309 --> 00:20:42,480 that no one in this world gives way to others. 456 00:20:42,480 --> 00:20:43,500 Whether it's storefront pawning, 457 00:20:43,500 --> 00:20:44,349 door-to-door pawning, 458 00:20:44,349 --> 00:20:45,480 or clergy-oriented pawning, 459 00:20:45,480 --> 00:20:46,609 without such a reputation, 460 00:20:46,609 --> 00:20:48,480 how could anyone land a deal like this? 461 00:20:48,480 --> 00:20:49,079 In ancient times, a man offered 462 00:20:49,079 --> 00:20:49,720 1000 gold coins to buy a horse's corpse to show sincerity. 463 00:20:49,720 --> 00:20:50,920 In less than a month, Young Master 464 00:20:50,920 --> 00:20:51,920 achieved so much. 465 00:20:51,920 --> 00:20:53,180 You should praise him. 466 00:20:53,349 --> 00:20:54,440 Praise him? 467 00:20:55,200 --> 00:20:56,549 This is a victorious start. 468 00:20:56,549 --> 00:20:57,480 Don't you think? 469 00:20:59,240 --> 00:21:00,109 That's true. 470 00:21:00,509 --> 00:21:01,750 He hasn't been in Shanxi long 471 00:21:01,750 --> 00:21:03,109 and has already made such a breakthrough. 472 00:21:03,109 --> 00:21:04,440 It's truly remarkable. 473 00:21:05,309 --> 00:21:06,039 Can I say this 474 00:21:06,480 --> 00:21:07,549 to Young Master? 475 00:21:07,829 --> 00:21:09,490 Don't praise your own people. 476 00:21:10,750 --> 00:21:13,329 Any other news from Shanxi? 477 00:21:14,640 --> 00:21:16,630 Young Master wrote that Gu fellow 478 00:21:16,680 --> 00:21:18,200 has already returned to the pawnshop. 479 00:21:18,200 --> 00:21:20,730 They've each settled in their positions now. 480 00:21:25,589 --> 00:21:26,400 How should we 481 00:21:26,569 --> 00:21:27,829 reply to Young Master? 482 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:29,460 Write back and tell him 483 00:21:29,480 --> 00:21:31,180 that friends in business 484 00:21:31,240 --> 00:21:33,069 are the least trustworthy people 485 00:21:33,069 --> 00:21:34,250 in the world. 486 00:21:37,309 --> 00:21:38,000 Boss. 487 00:21:43,160 --> 00:21:43,819 Forgive me. 488 00:21:44,349 --> 00:21:46,829 How does it feel to be 489 00:21:47,680 --> 00:21:49,309 the manager of Taiyufeng? 490 00:21:51,880 --> 00:21:54,069 My position is precarious. 491 00:21:54,750 --> 00:21:56,349 I just perform whatever role 492 00:21:56,440 --> 00:21:57,509 you assign me. 493 00:21:58,960 --> 00:22:00,109 Are you 494 00:22:00,640 --> 00:22:03,109 interested in Chang Si's daughter? 495 00:22:05,920 --> 00:22:07,269 How could you say that? 496 00:22:08,200 --> 00:22:09,160 What's my status now? 497 00:22:09,160 --> 00:22:10,269 And what's hers? 498 00:22:10,869 --> 00:22:12,670 How could I be interested in her? 499 00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:18,880 It doesn't matter if you are. 500 00:22:19,589 --> 00:22:21,160 You're now 501 00:22:21,400 --> 00:22:23,750 the head manager of Taiyufeng. 502 00:22:24,029 --> 00:22:26,829 You can afford to spend lavishly. 503 00:22:29,589 --> 00:22:31,720 I'll give you wealth and honor. 504 00:22:32,220 --> 00:22:33,160 Do you want it? 505 00:22:33,900 --> 00:22:35,400 You know where I came from. 506 00:22:36,240 --> 00:22:36,960 The people locked up there 507 00:22:36,960 --> 00:22:38,160 are all men of wealth. 508 00:22:38,549 --> 00:22:39,950 That taught me one thing: 509 00:22:41,269 --> 00:22:42,400 in this world, 510 00:22:42,710 --> 00:22:43,309 nothing matters 511 00:22:43,309 --> 00:22:44,680 more than staying safe. 512 00:22:56,789 --> 00:22:58,200 In 10 days, 513 00:22:58,740 --> 00:23:01,829 representatives of the Eight Families will gather at Jinyang Villa. 514 00:23:01,829 --> 00:23:03,160 Among these Eight Families 515 00:23:03,160 --> 00:23:04,829 is the Kang family. 516 00:23:05,920 --> 00:23:09,109 They lost His Highness's military supplies. 517 00:23:09,190 --> 00:23:11,190 The imperial court is furious. 518 00:23:11,400 --> 00:23:14,509 This time the imperial court will definitely punish them. 519 00:23:14,509 --> 00:23:15,509 The Kang family 520 00:23:15,549 --> 00:23:17,680 has been in the bodyguard business for generations 521 00:23:17,680 --> 00:23:19,309 and is very wealthy, 522 00:23:19,920 --> 00:23:21,109 but now 523 00:23:21,680 --> 00:23:24,480 they have no choice but to sell off their property. 524 00:23:25,240 --> 00:23:27,440 Do you think they're selling property? 525 00:23:27,640 --> 00:23:31,039 What they're selling is their business name and reputation. 526 00:23:32,210 --> 00:23:33,880 I understand what you mean. 527 00:23:34,920 --> 00:23:36,480 You want to go all in— 528 00:23:36,960 --> 00:23:38,289 buy out the Kang family, 529 00:23:39,240 --> 00:23:41,299 join the ranks of the Eight Families, 530 00:23:41,549 --> 00:23:43,160 and get your share 531 00:23:43,269 --> 00:23:44,529 of King Li's Treasure. 532 00:23:49,029 --> 00:23:50,319 But even if you know 533 00:23:50,349 --> 00:23:51,960 where the treasure is, 534 00:23:52,509 --> 00:23:54,039 what could you possibly do? 535 00:23:54,579 --> 00:23:55,440 After all, that treasure 536 00:23:55,440 --> 00:23:57,970 is jointly controlled by the Eight Families. 537 00:24:03,140 --> 00:24:04,789 People say you're a nerd, 538 00:24:04,829 --> 00:24:06,779 and you really are. 539 00:24:07,259 --> 00:24:09,180 What is money? 540 00:24:10,109 --> 00:24:12,609 A small amount of money can reach the gods, 541 00:24:12,880 --> 00:24:14,029 and a vast amount 542 00:24:14,829 --> 00:24:16,710 is the god itself! 543 00:24:28,269 --> 00:24:29,309 Ms. Yu'er. 544 00:24:33,750 --> 00:24:34,880 Where are you going? 545 00:24:35,000 --> 00:24:35,880 Don't touch me. 546 00:24:41,920 --> 00:24:42,920 It's getting cold. 547 00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:43,450 Put it on. 548 00:24:49,349 --> 00:24:50,880 Did my clothing offend you? 549 00:24:52,069 --> 00:24:53,960 You look quite pleased with yourself. 550 00:24:53,960 --> 00:24:55,559 I haven't seen you in so long. 551 00:24:57,269 --> 00:24:58,400 Mr. Chang is in jail. 552 00:24:58,420 --> 00:24:59,349 I'm worried too. 553 00:25:00,200 --> 00:25:02,160 But what good would it do for me to go back? 554 00:25:02,160 --> 00:25:04,019 Should I cry with you face to face? 555 00:25:05,849 --> 00:25:07,309 But you still didn't come, 556 00:25:07,750 --> 00:25:09,609 leaving me there guessing alone. 557 00:25:10,029 --> 00:25:10,589 Heizi— 558 00:25:10,680 --> 00:25:11,450 you know him. 559 00:25:11,549 --> 00:25:13,410 He never thinks before he speaks. 560 00:25:14,880 --> 00:25:16,900 You look drunk, 561 00:25:17,589 --> 00:25:19,589 not at all like someone about to cry. 562 00:25:20,160 --> 00:25:20,829 What? 563 00:25:21,029 --> 00:25:21,960 In your eyes, 564 00:25:21,980 --> 00:25:24,240 am I someone who only cares about wealth? 565 00:25:24,680 --> 00:25:26,640 You think I want to be stranded in a strange land? 566 00:25:26,640 --> 00:25:27,589 You think I want to be this 567 00:25:27,589 --> 00:25:28,720 puppet manager? 568 00:25:29,809 --> 00:25:31,470 How is Pingyao a strange land? 569 00:25:31,480 --> 00:25:32,960 I was born here. 570 00:25:32,960 --> 00:25:33,349 I... 571 00:25:35,509 --> 00:25:37,000 I mean... 572 00:25:38,920 --> 00:25:39,920 My home is in Huizhou, 573 00:25:39,920 --> 00:25:41,180 and now I can't go back. 574 00:25:42,400 --> 00:25:44,930 So I can't fulfill my filial duty to my mother. 575 00:25:45,480 --> 00:25:46,829 So for me, Pingyao 576 00:25:47,160 --> 00:25:49,200 is indeed a strange land. 577 00:25:51,180 --> 00:25:53,180 You're always so clever with words. 578 00:25:53,200 --> 00:25:55,180 Anyway, nothing I say seems right. 579 00:26:01,400 --> 00:26:03,029 You're driving me crazy. 580 00:26:04,309 --> 00:26:05,549 My father is sick, 581 00:26:05,640 --> 00:26:07,269 sometimes better, sometimes worse. 582 00:26:07,269 --> 00:26:09,250 He lives there without sunlight. 583 00:26:09,549 --> 00:26:11,920 Though he's treated better than other convicts, 584 00:26:11,920 --> 00:26:13,269 it's still a prison. 585 00:26:13,589 --> 00:26:14,740 I told him to rest well, 586 00:26:14,740 --> 00:26:16,470 yet he asks about you every day. 587 00:26:16,509 --> 00:26:17,960 How am I supposed to answer that? 588 00:26:17,960 --> 00:26:19,829 Tell him you're the head manager now, 589 00:26:19,829 --> 00:26:21,400 dressing all fancy every day 590 00:26:21,400 --> 00:26:23,150 and wearing a big black cloak? 591 00:26:23,240 --> 00:26:24,640 Just tell Mr. Chang that. 592 00:26:25,440 --> 00:26:26,640 See if he believes it. 593 00:26:27,109 --> 00:26:28,319 As for you, 594 00:26:28,440 --> 00:26:30,480 don't keep listening to all that gossip. 595 00:26:30,480 --> 00:26:31,920 It's all just for show. 596 00:26:32,920 --> 00:26:34,269 Only a fool would believe it. 597 00:26:34,269 --> 00:26:36,069 I'm not a fool. 598 00:26:36,700 --> 00:26:37,940 Although I said that to you, 599 00:26:37,940 --> 00:26:39,400 I don't really believe it. 600 00:26:39,549 --> 00:26:40,960 I told Heizi 601 00:26:41,000 --> 00:26:42,750 that if you were a person chasing wealth, 602 00:26:42,750 --> 00:26:44,680 you would have stayed on the grasslands. 603 00:26:44,680 --> 00:26:45,269 I... 604 00:26:48,309 --> 00:26:50,269 I'm just anxious. 605 00:26:52,509 --> 00:26:53,160 Alright. 606 00:26:53,750 --> 00:26:55,079 Stop talking nonsense. 607 00:26:55,240 --> 00:26:56,769 Didn't I tell you last time? 608 00:26:56,789 --> 00:26:57,549 Wang Tiangui asked me 609 00:26:57,549 --> 00:26:59,029 to complete two tasks for him. 610 00:26:59,029 --> 00:27:01,759 Only when they're done will he release Mr. Chang. 611 00:27:05,720 --> 00:27:06,920 Someone's upstairs. 612 00:27:08,680 --> 00:27:10,589 You keep saying the same thing over and over. 613 00:27:10,589 --> 00:27:12,059 Get lost, Gu! 614 00:27:12,269 --> 00:27:13,240 What? 615 00:27:16,880 --> 00:27:17,589 It's so cold today. 616 00:27:17,589 --> 00:27:18,309 Keep it for yourself 617 00:27:18,309 --> 00:27:19,769 so you can live a long life! 618 00:27:21,240 --> 00:27:22,819 You ungrateful thing! 619 00:27:23,000 --> 00:27:23,789 Get lost! 620 00:28:16,230 --> 00:28:18,029 This was given to me by a Russian. 621 00:28:26,309 --> 00:28:26,960 This... 622 00:28:27,309 --> 00:28:28,069 This... this... 623 00:28:28,069 --> 00:28:29,309 What's with all this stammering? 624 00:28:29,309 --> 00:28:31,200 You, a young master, have no clue 625 00:28:31,220 --> 00:28:32,589 about doing a thief's job. 626 00:28:32,589 --> 00:28:34,789 Someone's been sitting here for ages, 627 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:36,410 and you didn't even notice. 628 00:28:37,029 --> 00:28:38,539 I wasn't born to be a thief. 629 00:28:38,960 --> 00:28:40,029 I'm just curious. 630 00:28:41,549 --> 00:28:42,349 Curious? 631 00:28:43,559 --> 00:28:44,890 What do you want to know? 632 00:28:50,680 --> 00:28:52,160 Was it you who sent those dozens of people 633 00:28:52,160 --> 00:28:53,240 over there? 634 00:28:54,029 --> 00:28:55,890 To the south of the Yangtze River? 635 00:28:56,680 --> 00:28:58,589 You really are a rebel? 636 00:29:00,160 --> 00:29:02,289 Didn't you already know that? Why ask? 637 00:29:02,349 --> 00:29:04,279 And my father still listens to you? 638 00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:05,480 Doesn't he know that dealing with 639 00:29:05,480 --> 00:29:05,920 someone like you 640 00:29:05,920 --> 00:29:07,680 could get our whole family executed? 641 00:29:07,680 --> 00:29:08,829 Well said. 642 00:29:09,400 --> 00:29:10,880 You truly are a filial son. 643 00:29:13,750 --> 00:29:15,269 Shouldn't you ask your father 644 00:29:15,269 --> 00:29:16,880 why he listens to me? 645 00:29:17,109 --> 00:29:18,750 Why are you here interrogating me? 646 00:29:18,750 --> 00:29:19,349 Yes. 647 00:29:19,589 --> 00:29:20,880 Of course I'll ask him. 648 00:29:21,269 --> 00:29:22,730 But I want to ask you first. 649 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:24,160 You must know the reason. 650 00:29:24,160 --> 00:29:25,240 Of course I do. 651 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:28,400 But your father 652 00:29:28,400 --> 00:29:29,660 told me not to tell you. 653 00:29:30,109 --> 00:29:31,640 He said you're just a child. 654 00:29:42,789 --> 00:29:44,279 You want to know 655 00:29:44,309 --> 00:29:45,970 why I came to Pingyao with you? 656 00:29:47,400 --> 00:29:48,400 Now you know. 657 00:29:49,089 --> 00:29:50,349 I have my own business. 658 00:29:50,960 --> 00:29:51,650 You should 659 00:29:51,680 --> 00:29:53,640 just do your job as the young master. 660 00:29:53,640 --> 00:29:54,680 Don't cause trouble. 661 00:29:54,680 --> 00:29:56,539 Before we left, I told your father 662 00:29:56,920 --> 00:29:59,609 it didn't matter whether you could make a profit or not. 663 00:29:59,609 --> 00:30:02,200 If you lose, just see it as a joke. 664 00:30:03,109 --> 00:30:04,690 The bigger the joke, 665 00:30:04,789 --> 00:30:06,789 the better it works as a cover for me. 666 00:30:07,549 --> 00:30:08,630 No wonder. 667 00:30:08,789 --> 00:30:09,829 Of course. 668 00:30:10,440 --> 00:30:11,789 If it weren't for you stirring things up here 669 00:30:11,789 --> 00:30:13,789 and drawing everyone's attention, 670 00:30:13,829 --> 00:30:15,160 gathering all those people 671 00:30:15,160 --> 00:30:17,089 would have made me too suspicious. 672 00:30:17,240 --> 00:30:17,960 Come to think of it, 673 00:30:17,960 --> 00:30:19,690 you made a great contribution. 674 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,240 If we get a chance to go to the south, 675 00:30:21,240 --> 00:30:23,369 I'll make sure to reward you properly. 676 00:30:23,829 --> 00:30:25,400 You've finished your business. 677 00:30:25,400 --> 00:30:26,309 Now leave. 678 00:30:26,829 --> 00:30:28,589 My father is extremely wealthy. 679 00:30:28,589 --> 00:30:30,160 Even if he owed you any favors, 680 00:30:30,160 --> 00:30:31,640 they should be repaid by now. 681 00:30:31,640 --> 00:30:32,240 Go. 682 00:30:34,720 --> 00:30:36,309 You're quite amusing, kid. 683 00:30:37,029 --> 00:30:39,359 There's no way I'd ever let your father go— 684 00:30:40,160 --> 00:30:42,400 and now I won't let you go either. 685 00:31:01,880 --> 00:31:04,309 You really think I wouldn't dare pull the trigger? 686 00:31:04,309 --> 00:31:05,680 If you're going to do it, 687 00:31:05,750 --> 00:31:07,880 at least choose something that works. 688 00:31:08,549 --> 00:31:10,150 This is a gift from my friend. 689 00:31:10,240 --> 00:31:11,569 It's never been loaded. 690 00:31:12,200 --> 00:31:13,160 Every time I play with it, 691 00:31:13,160 --> 00:31:14,750 I polish it carefully for hours. 692 00:31:14,750 --> 00:31:15,480 Put it away. 693 00:31:16,109 --> 00:31:18,529 You're holding it so carelessly. 694 00:31:18,640 --> 00:31:20,769 Aren't you afraid it'll hurt my heart? 695 00:31:20,869 --> 00:31:21,529 Put it back. 696 00:31:31,200 --> 00:31:32,460 You just won't listen. 697 00:31:34,430 --> 00:31:35,349 Seriously. 698 00:31:36,509 --> 00:31:38,039 You've gotten it all dirty. 699 00:31:41,160 --> 00:31:44,089 There's no bullets in it. Who are you trying to scare? 700 00:31:56,589 --> 00:31:57,720 Next time you enter my room, 701 00:31:57,720 --> 00:31:59,380 I'll put a bullet in your head. 702 00:31:59,680 --> 00:32:00,400 Get out. 703 00:32:11,680 --> 00:32:12,480 Stop. 704 00:32:13,509 --> 00:32:14,789 Tomorrow, bring more men 705 00:32:14,789 --> 00:32:15,829 and get the carriages and horses ready. 706 00:32:15,829 --> 00:32:17,490 We're going to Jinyang Villa. 707 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,400 The Kang family of the Eight Families of Hedong 708 00:32:19,400 --> 00:32:20,750 is selling their property. 709 00:32:20,750 --> 00:32:22,150 I'm determined to get it. 710 00:32:23,269 --> 00:32:25,099 And tell your friend 711 00:32:25,160 --> 00:32:26,829 that if he doesn't want to be sent back to Ningguta, 712 00:32:26,829 --> 00:32:28,890 he'd better not cause trouble for me. 713 00:32:38,450 --> 00:32:44,950 {\an8}[Jinyang Villa] 714 00:32:55,920 --> 00:32:57,200 Excuse me, are First Master Jin and First Madam Jin 715 00:32:57,200 --> 00:32:57,789 at home? 716 00:32:57,880 --> 00:32:59,200 I'm the manager of Taiyufeng. 717 00:32:59,200 --> 00:33:00,309 My name is Gu Pingyuan. 718 00:33:00,309 --> 00:33:01,200 This is my calling card. 719 00:33:00,460 --> 00:33:02,869 {\an8}[The Eight Families of Hedong, First Madam Jin] 720 00:33:05,200 --> 00:33:07,259 The manager of Taiyufeng is so young. 721 00:33:08,720 --> 00:33:09,720 That old dog Wang Tiangui 722 00:33:09,720 --> 00:33:10,880 must be blind. 723 00:33:14,480 --> 00:33:16,680 Could you please deliver my card? 724 00:33:17,069 --> 00:33:18,200 I am First Madam Jin. 725 00:33:19,880 --> 00:33:20,339 Come in. 726 00:33:21,680 --> 00:33:22,549 I've heard so much about you. 727 00:33:22,549 --> 00:33:23,950 It's an honor seeing you. 728 00:33:36,740 --> 00:33:37,589 Manager Gu, 729 00:33:37,960 --> 00:33:39,059 please have a seat. 730 00:33:39,269 --> 00:33:41,160 I'll attend to my husband while he takes his medicine 731 00:33:41,160 --> 00:33:42,960 and then come back to talk to you. 732 00:34:12,150 --> 00:34:14,079 So you like stones too, Manager Gu? 733 00:34:16,630 --> 00:34:18,190 They have a certain rustic charm. 734 00:34:18,190 --> 00:34:18,670 Do you know 735 00:34:18,670 --> 00:34:20,269 the history of these stones? 736 00:34:20,880 --> 00:34:22,139 They're Taihu stones, 737 00:34:22,440 --> 00:34:24,099 transported from Taihu Lake. 738 00:34:25,800 --> 00:34:26,599 Partly right, 739 00:34:27,110 --> 00:34:28,110 and partly wrong. 740 00:34:28,760 --> 00:34:29,480 These 741 00:34:30,070 --> 00:34:31,480 were the stones personally chosen by Emperor Huizong 742 00:34:31,480 --> 00:34:33,139 of the Northern Song Dynasty. 743 00:34:33,190 --> 00:34:34,480 He gathered rare stones from all over the land 744 00:34:34,480 --> 00:34:35,880 to be shipped back to Bianjing. 745 00:34:35,880 --> 00:34:36,760 But before the boats arrived, 746 00:34:36,760 --> 00:34:37,760 the dynasty fell. 747 00:34:37,769 --> 00:34:38,920 The boatmen, to save their lives, 748 00:34:38,920 --> 00:34:39,630 dumped all these stones 749 00:34:39,630 --> 00:34:40,670 into the Yangtze River. 750 00:34:40,670 --> 00:34:43,599 And the river washed over them for hundreds of years. 751 00:34:44,190 --> 00:34:45,789 My husband loves stones too. 752 00:34:46,360 --> 00:34:47,820 He spent five years 753 00:34:47,860 --> 00:34:49,460 having all of them salvaged. 754 00:34:51,030 --> 00:34:52,559 Truly a man of great wealth. 755 00:34:53,000 --> 00:34:54,730 These are national treasures. 756 00:34:55,150 --> 00:34:56,349 National treasures? 757 00:34:56,800 --> 00:34:57,530 If you ask me, 758 00:34:58,070 --> 00:34:58,760 they're nothing but things 759 00:34:58,760 --> 00:35:00,559 that ruin families and nations. 760 00:35:01,280 --> 00:35:02,210 In famine years, 761 00:35:02,960 --> 00:35:05,019 they're not even worth a steamed bun. 762 00:35:06,280 --> 00:35:07,400 Madam, 763 00:35:07,800 --> 00:35:09,530 that's a very insightful view. 764 00:35:10,550 --> 00:35:11,610 Save the flattery. 765 00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:14,599 My husband is in poor health. 766 00:35:14,670 --> 00:35:15,929 Didn't you just see it? 767 00:35:16,840 --> 00:35:17,480 Yes. 768 00:35:18,550 --> 00:35:20,070 I didn't expect he's... 769 00:35:20,590 --> 00:35:22,250 I came at an unfortunate time. 770 00:35:23,230 --> 00:35:24,920 He's been like this since he was young. 771 00:35:24,920 --> 00:35:26,110 He's simply too clever, 772 00:35:26,110 --> 00:35:27,320 too skilled in business, 773 00:35:27,320 --> 00:35:28,440 and he stole heaven's secrets. 774 00:35:28,440 --> 00:35:29,769 At his age, he's already 775 00:35:30,320 --> 00:35:31,670 like a candle flickering in the wind, 776 00:35:31,670 --> 00:35:32,960 a lamp caught in the rain. 777 00:35:32,960 --> 00:35:33,880 He has no son, 778 00:35:34,190 --> 00:35:36,250 and his siblings are a complete mess. 779 00:35:36,280 --> 00:35:38,210 Everything falls on me alone. Sit. 780 00:35:41,230 --> 00:35:42,159 Please sit down. 781 00:35:42,480 --> 00:35:43,679 Let's talk business. 782 00:35:46,960 --> 00:35:49,150 My boss sent me specifically 783 00:35:49,360 --> 00:35:51,070 to pay respects to everyone from the Eight Families. 784 00:35:51,070 --> 00:35:52,280 He wishes to use his own funds 785 00:35:52,280 --> 00:35:54,280 to buy all of the Kang family's property 786 00:35:54,280 --> 00:35:55,070 and help them 787 00:35:55,110 --> 00:35:56,969 survive their present hardship. 788 00:36:00,480 --> 00:36:01,079 What else? 789 00:36:02,960 --> 00:36:04,360 Our boss also said that 790 00:36:04,840 --> 00:36:06,480 the Eight Families of Hedong have been prominent 791 00:36:06,480 --> 00:36:09,070 in the Qing Empire's business world for more than 200 years 792 00:36:09,070 --> 00:36:11,280 and have been leaders among merchants across the country. 793 00:36:11,280 --> 00:36:12,840 He holds your families in great admiration. 794 00:36:12,840 --> 00:36:14,000 If he can take this opportunity 795 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,460 to buy out the Kang family, 796 00:36:15,510 --> 00:36:17,239 would you be willing to help him 797 00:36:17,670 --> 00:36:19,360 gain a place among the Eight Families? 798 00:36:19,360 --> 00:36:20,760 It would also be a way 799 00:36:20,880 --> 00:36:22,539 to contribute to the country. 800 00:36:25,360 --> 00:36:26,400 Wang Tiangui 801 00:36:26,440 --> 00:36:28,039 would never say such things. 802 00:36:28,480 --> 00:36:30,110 Mr. Gu, you're an educated man. 803 00:36:30,110 --> 00:36:32,039 These are your words, aren't they? 804 00:36:33,440 --> 00:36:34,190 Yes. 805 00:36:35,230 --> 00:36:36,590 It's polite talk, 806 00:36:37,320 --> 00:36:39,119 but it's also truly what I think. 807 00:36:42,010 --> 00:36:43,360 The Eight Families? 808 00:36:45,150 --> 00:36:46,349 What Eight Families? 809 00:36:46,920 --> 00:36:49,119 We've long been scattered to the winds. 810 00:36:50,590 --> 00:36:52,550 Master Sun from Sun family in southern Shanxi 811 00:36:52,550 --> 00:36:53,840 and the Li family in northern Shanxi— 812 00:36:53,840 --> 00:36:54,800 they all have more influence 813 00:36:54,800 --> 00:36:55,929 than our Jin family. 814 00:36:56,880 --> 00:36:57,400 But... 815 00:37:09,510 --> 00:37:11,449 Meeting you today 816 00:37:11,510 --> 00:37:12,909 is already a great honor. 817 00:37:13,230 --> 00:37:13,920 Since that's the case, 818 00:37:13,920 --> 00:37:15,320 I won't trouble you further. 819 00:37:15,320 --> 00:37:16,579 I'll take my leave now. 820 00:37:32,280 --> 00:37:33,760 I, Gu Pingyuan, Manager of Taiyufeng, 821 00:37:33,760 --> 00:37:35,699 am here to pay my respects to you, Mr. Li. 822 00:37:34,989 --> 00:37:36,659 {\an8}[The Eight Families of Hedong, Li Zhongdeng] 823 00:37:35,840 --> 00:37:36,300 Please. 824 00:37:55,030 --> 00:37:55,960 Fujian rock tea? 825 00:37:56,340 --> 00:37:58,320 It really is the finest tea in the world. 826 00:37:58,320 --> 00:37:59,019 You know tea? 827 00:37:59,019 --> 00:38:03,079 {\an8}[Beauty of Spring] 828 00:37:59,280 --> 00:38:00,280 I'm from Huizhou. 829 00:38:01,030 --> 00:38:02,880 I grew up in tea fields. 830 00:38:03,280 --> 00:38:05,340 I've sampled a little with my family. 831 00:38:05,400 --> 00:38:07,460 Since you know tea, you're not a fool. 832 00:38:08,480 --> 00:38:09,280 Let me ask you. 833 00:38:09,760 --> 00:38:10,920 What makes you think 834 00:38:11,360 --> 00:38:14,000 that Taiyufeng can enter the Eight Families of Hedong 835 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:16,400 just by buying the Kang family's property? 836 00:38:16,510 --> 00:38:17,880 Is Wang Tiangui alone 837 00:38:18,440 --> 00:38:19,639 richer than all of us? 838 00:38:19,719 --> 00:38:20,710 Of course not. 839 00:38:21,320 --> 00:38:22,670 The Eight Families of Hedong 840 00:38:22,670 --> 00:38:24,730 have always looked after each other. 841 00:38:24,800 --> 00:38:27,400 Why would we need outsiders bringing in money? 842 00:38:27,400 --> 00:38:28,530 Wang Tiangui thinks 843 00:38:29,070 --> 00:38:30,329 he can compete with us, 844 00:38:30,400 --> 00:38:30,949 doesn't he? 845 00:38:30,949 --> 00:38:31,800 No, not at all. 846 00:38:31,960 --> 00:38:32,809 Let me ask you another question. 847 00:38:32,809 --> 00:38:33,510 Mr. Li, 848 00:38:33,670 --> 00:38:35,480 I've long admired your reputation. 849 00:38:35,480 --> 00:38:37,409 I came specially today to meet you. 850 00:38:37,710 --> 00:38:39,230 You're the host and I'm the guest. 851 00:38:39,230 --> 00:38:41,630 Would you allow me to say a few words as well? 852 00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:45,530 Go ahead. 853 00:38:46,400 --> 00:38:47,630 As you said, 854 00:38:48,230 --> 00:38:50,960 the Eight Families have always looked after each other. 855 00:38:50,960 --> 00:38:52,920 The other seven families are wealthy beyond measure. 856 00:38:52,920 --> 00:38:54,280 They could easily spare a fraction of their wealth 857 00:38:54,280 --> 00:38:55,920 to cover the deficit the Kang family is facing. 858 00:38:55,920 --> 00:38:56,630 So why has the Kang family 859 00:38:56,630 --> 00:38:58,489 been forced to sell its property? 860 00:39:00,190 --> 00:39:01,070 But anyway, 861 00:39:01,440 --> 00:39:02,550 Taiyufeng 862 00:39:02,670 --> 00:39:04,769 is the wealthiest household in Pingyao. 863 00:39:04,769 --> 00:39:06,230 Even if we join the Eight Families, 864 00:39:06,230 --> 00:39:08,489 at least we wouldn't bring you any shame. 865 00:39:08,960 --> 00:39:10,679 Yet Madam Jin spoke vaguely, 866 00:39:10,800 --> 00:39:11,710 and you turned me away 867 00:39:11,710 --> 00:39:12,840 outright. 868 00:39:13,030 --> 00:39:14,510 Has our boss 869 00:39:14,590 --> 00:39:15,710 offended you somehow? 870 00:39:15,710 --> 00:39:17,119 Or is there something else 871 00:39:17,119 --> 00:39:18,440 behind all this? 872 00:39:25,230 --> 00:39:26,829 That old guy Wang Tiangui... 873 00:39:26,840 --> 00:39:28,369 I never admired him before. 874 00:39:28,630 --> 00:39:29,789 But now I suppose... 875 00:39:30,590 --> 00:39:31,840 I admire him a little. 876 00:39:33,110 --> 00:39:35,199 How did he manage to get someone like you 877 00:39:35,199 --> 00:39:36,230 working for him? 878 00:39:39,190 --> 00:39:40,280 I am Li Zhongdeng. 879 00:39:40,880 --> 00:39:43,079 I'm paying my respects to you this time. 880 00:39:44,360 --> 00:39:44,840 Please. 881 00:39:46,429 --> 00:39:47,070 This way. 882 00:39:50,230 --> 00:39:51,090 Please come in. 883 00:40:04,840 --> 00:40:05,960 Mr. Gu, come. 884 00:40:10,309 --> 00:40:10,960 Ms. Su. 885 00:40:12,519 --> 00:40:14,360 I should have come to pay my respects long ago. 886 00:40:14,360 --> 00:40:15,630 Today I finally meet you. 887 00:40:15,630 --> 00:40:17,889 Why should you pay respects to me, Mr. Gu? 888 00:40:20,110 --> 00:40:21,420 You stirred up 889 00:40:21,480 --> 00:40:23,010 such a commotion in Shanxi. 890 00:40:23,280 --> 00:40:24,670 I'm truly impressed. 891 00:40:26,110 --> 00:40:27,110 If it weren't 892 00:40:27,110 --> 00:40:28,630 for your clever tricks 893 00:40:29,110 --> 00:40:30,170 making the merchants of Pingyao 894 00:40:30,170 --> 00:40:31,639 fall ill, 895 00:40:32,150 --> 00:40:34,750 I wouldn't have had my hands free to do all this. 896 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:36,000 In a sense, 897 00:40:36,510 --> 00:40:37,789 I ought to thank you. 898 00:40:40,440 --> 00:40:41,099 Have a seat. 899 00:40:41,400 --> 00:40:42,730 Let's sit down and talk. 900 00:40:45,110 --> 00:40:47,480 Wang Tiangui is determined to succeed this time. 901 00:40:47,480 --> 00:40:48,610 If you want to buy it, 902 00:40:48,840 --> 00:40:50,170 please give me a chance. 903 00:40:50,809 --> 00:40:51,869 We're brothers. 904 00:40:51,960 --> 00:40:53,760 Of course I can give you a chance. 905 00:40:54,030 --> 00:40:55,889 But she's the one who's buying it. 906 00:41:02,030 --> 00:41:02,670 Kang, 907 00:41:03,510 --> 00:41:04,639 explain to everyone 908 00:41:05,280 --> 00:41:07,150 why you insisted on sending out notices 909 00:41:07,150 --> 00:41:08,480 to wealthy merchants across the country 910 00:41:08,480 --> 00:41:09,400 to buy your family's property. 911 00:41:09,400 --> 00:41:11,110 {\an8}[The Eight Families of Hedong, Jin Wencai] 912 00:41:11,210 --> 00:41:12,909 {\an8}[The Eight Families of Hedong, Kang Suyuan] 913 00:41:11,360 --> 00:41:13,230 There are no outsiders here today. 914 00:41:13,230 --> 00:41:14,510 Make it clear to us. 915 00:41:15,000 --> 00:41:16,730 If you can't explain yourself, 916 00:41:17,400 --> 00:41:18,860 don't even think about leaving this room. 917 00:41:18,860 --> 00:41:20,289 {\an8}[The Eight Families of Hedong, Sun Yucheng] 918 00:41:25,110 --> 00:41:26,480 Rumors have been spreading 919 00:41:26,480 --> 00:41:27,190 that the Eight Families 920 00:41:27,190 --> 00:41:29,050 are guarding King Li's Treasure, 921 00:41:29,440 --> 00:41:30,030 and the stories 922 00:41:30,030 --> 00:41:32,090 have grown more and more outrageous. 923 00:41:32,239 --> 00:41:32,880 The imperial court 924 00:41:32,880 --> 00:41:34,230 is now watching us. 925 00:41:35,239 --> 00:41:37,840 They can't raise funds for the war in the south. 926 00:41:38,030 --> 00:41:39,320 This time our family was transporting 927 00:41:39,320 --> 00:41:40,900 His Highness's military supplies, 928 00:41:40,900 --> 00:41:41,800 and somehow 929 00:41:41,840 --> 00:41:43,769 a big fire burned everything down. 930 00:41:44,400 --> 00:41:45,570 Our opponent is clearly keeping an eye 931 00:41:45,570 --> 00:41:47,630 on how much property our family owns. 932 00:41:49,400 --> 00:41:50,360 If I quietly 933 00:41:50,400 --> 00:41:51,429 use your money 934 00:41:51,800 --> 00:41:52,659 to repay it, 935 00:41:52,920 --> 00:41:53,920 the imperial court's suspicions 936 00:41:53,920 --> 00:41:55,150 will be confirmed. 937 00:41:57,070 --> 00:41:57,760 Everyone, 938 00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:01,159 if the Kang family doesn't go bankrupt now, 939 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,360 the Eight Families 940 00:42:03,400 --> 00:42:04,730 will truly be finished. 941 00:42:05,670 --> 00:42:06,730 The imperial court 942 00:42:06,760 --> 00:42:08,559 will definitely strike us hard. 943 00:42:08,590 --> 00:42:10,280 I might as well sell everything 944 00:42:10,280 --> 00:42:11,440 and go home to look after my children and tend the land, 945 00:42:11,440 --> 00:42:12,320 which would be much easier. 946 00:42:12,320 --> 00:42:13,380 Don't you think so? 947 00:42:28,440 --> 00:42:29,550 That makes sense. 948 00:42:31,190 --> 00:42:32,789 You've suffered a lot, Kang. 949 00:42:33,440 --> 00:42:34,710 Here, get up first. 950 00:42:36,840 --> 00:42:37,590 Kang, 951 00:42:38,150 --> 00:42:39,550 this isn't the right way. 952 00:42:40,190 --> 00:42:41,340 Do you think that if you sacrifice your family to ease the trouble, 953 00:42:41,340 --> 00:42:43,469 the imperial court won't suspect you? 954 00:42:43,590 --> 00:42:44,590 Not necessarily. 955 00:42:44,590 --> 00:42:45,550 Can't you see? 956 00:42:46,320 --> 00:42:47,320 Everyone outside 957 00:42:47,400 --> 00:42:48,510 is only after 958 00:42:48,530 --> 00:42:49,909 King Li's Treasure. 959 00:42:50,510 --> 00:42:52,760 Buying the Kang family's property is just an excuse. 960 00:42:52,760 --> 00:42:54,000 Their real goal is to get into the Eight Families 961 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,889 and find out 962 00:42:55,920 --> 00:42:57,110 where the treasure is. 963 00:42:57,110 --> 00:42:58,239 Then let them buy it. 964 00:42:58,800 --> 00:43:00,150 Once they do, 965 00:43:00,550 --> 00:43:02,000 they'll realize 966 00:43:02,030 --> 00:43:03,250 it's not like it seems.