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[Falling Before Fireworks]

[Episode 22]

Mr. He.

What can I do for you?

You're so smart.

I like people like you.

No wonder I fell in love with

the garden you designed at first glance.

Garden?

Don't go too far.

The Jing Garden belongs to the village.

I can't decide on my own.

Don't be modest.

I've asked around.

That house is left

to you by your grandpa.

You rente the land from the village committee.

And the committee gave you a discount.

You offered your shares

to share the ticket revenue with the village.

So the Jing Garden

is still in your hands.

Am I right?

Yes.

But I'm not going to sell it.

I'm also not going to buy it.

Just like you,

I want to rent it for 4 to 5 decades.

If you want to do art,

I'll get you another land so you can do whatever you want.

It's a waste

to have that garden in your hands.

What, in your mind, is not wasting it?

Building hotels, developing tourism,

and, of course, buying the land to build buildings.

There is a hot spring behind it, right?

Such good resources

plus your house.

Have it renovated and make it trendy.

It will feel like Yuerong Resort all at once.

The ticket at that time will not be charged 80

but 1,800 yuan!

When did you start

to covet this garden?

You even thought about the ticket price?

I'm sorry, Mr. He.

I...

There is no hurry. You can contact me anytime

before you go to court.

What Karaoke? Come on.

Chen.

My parents don't want to lend me money.

So I sold all my gaming equipment.

The money is on this card.

Chen.

Take it if you think I'm your brother.

No.

Why not?

You don't think it's too little, right?

Right.

Just over 100,000 yuan is not enough anyway.

Wait for me.

I'll figure something out.

How many times have I told you?

I can solve the money problem.

What can you do? That's a few millions.

You don't have a car or a house.

Even if you want to sell yourself, you won't have that much money.

My mentor has a car and a house.

Bah!

No way.

Of course not.

Don't even think about it.

I'm just kidding.

I...

What's wrong?

Speak of the devil.

My mentor knows everything.

Okay.

Where are you now?

Wait for me. I'll be right there.

Surprise!

When did you arrive?

Why didn't you tell me?

What if I didn't get your call?

It doesn't matter.

I came back this time mainly for this house.

Secondly, it's to

have you in my bed.

Put me down! Hurry!

Jing Chen.

How about we stay here tonight?

There's nothing here.

Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?

I just have my own house. I'm so excited.

Let's stay for one night

as a commemoration.

Okay?

Of course, only tonight.

Don't even think about it until the decoration is done.

How about this?

Is this better?

Not really.

Forget it. Let's do French decoration.

I want to make a bar counter at the restaurant.

So we can

drink coffee while working.

Okay.

Where should I put the sofa?

The sofa...

Put the sofa here.

When winter comes,

we can stay in the sun

and play with the phone while sitting on the sofa.

Mrs. Jing.

Aren't you afraid of the recurrence of your strabismus?

Fine, I'll read.

And the bathroom.

I want to make the bathroom door into an arch.

Because the bathroom must be clean and bright.

And bedroom.

Do you think we have enough cabinets in our bedroom?

But if we separate a dressing room,

will the cost be too high?

No.

Design, craftsmanship, painting,

and some uncomplicated installations.

I should be able to handle them for you.

I almost forgot.

My Mr. Jing has built a

4A scenic area.

Let's see other furniture.

Look.

Does this look like Sleepy?

We can buy two of them

and put them next to the sofa.

[Fire Hydrant]

We'll come back next time

when you have a vacation.

Okay.

The elevator is here.

[Siqing]

This community is newly constructed.

If you sell now, the tax will be high.

It's not worth it, and it's not easy to sell it.

I know.

I can cover all the taxes.

I just want to sell it as soon as possible.

Please don't mind me asking.

Did anything bad happen in your house?

Don't worry. Absolutely not.

So are you in urgent need of money?

How many times have I told you?

I can solve the money problem.

What can you do?

A few millions. You don't have a car or a house.

Even if you want to sell yourself, you won't have that much money.

My mentor has a car and a house.

Bah!

Of course not. Don't even think about it.

[Juwu Real Estate Agency]

My husband is going to be a solo hero.

I have to support him.

[Stage Two of Kangcheng International]

[Urgent Sale]

What is this colorful painting on their face?

[Crafts and Hearts]

[Crafts and Hearts]

Jing Chen.

You let us see these photos,

but we really can't see anything.

[Crafts and Hearts]

However, this morning,

I received a call from their company's lawyer.

They warned us

not to speak carelessly.

They said if we say anything,

they will sue us.

They want us to pay millions in compensation.

You can't afford

this amount of money.

I received their call too.

[Crafts and Hearts]

If you ask me,

we shouldn't have taken on this business in the first place.

Foreigners are shrewd.

They are not easy to get along with.

Zhan.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Back then,

they liked your lanterns,

and you even praised them for their good taste.

[Crafts and Hearts]

Okay, let bygones be bygones.

Can I ask what we should do next?

We can't really sue them, right?

The makeup on the photo is not good,

but if we go to court just because of the makeup...

If I lose,

how can I compensate them?

Grandpa.

We couldn't do it decades ago because we didn't know how.

But things are different now.

Yes.

[Crafts and Hearts]

Back then, we could at least

support ourselves with this craft.

Now,

after putting in so much effort.

My half body is going to the grave.

It's embarrassing for me to file a lawsuit.

Do you think it's embarrassing for you to go to court,

or is it more embarrassing that a hundred years later,

our descendants

can't recognize their ancestors' own crafts?

No need to wait for a hundred years.

Right now,

no one in my Zhan family

likes our own craftsmanship.

I'm old.

If they get into trouble because of me,

they will spit in front of my grave.

You...

You can say I have no guts.

[Crafts and Hearts]

You can say I only care about money.

I don't care.

Anyway,

as for this lawsuit, I'm out.

[Crafts and Hearts]

I'm old too.

I'm out too.

Chen.

I know you're doing this for our own good.

Forget it.

I'm out.

[Crafts and Hearts]

You're still young.

Change your profession now.

Chen.

Don't make it hard for them.

It's not easy for them.

When I was young, my family was poor.

And my parents passed away early.

I never went to school,

and I didn't know a word.

Then I married your grandpa Chen.

He said I was stupid,

but in the end, he taught me the craft of straw plaiting

and how to write my name.

It's a pity that

I haven't written my name properly in decades.

Today, you gave me this chance.

Tell me where to sign.

[Letter of Authorization]

Here.

[Delegation Period] [From the date of signature until the above matters are completed]

[Mandator]

[Letter of Authorization]

[Letter of Authorization]

Granny.

I may lose.

Don't worry.

I have money.

It doesn't matter if we lose.

We have to fight for it.

Most importantly, we can't let those people

think we are easy to bully.

Regardless of anything else,

it's not right that

my girls cannot wear or deserve to wear

the bag I plait.

Okay.

When are you going back to Beicheng?

Tomorrow night's flight.

I have a morning meeting on Monday. I can't take leave.

I left your number at the agency.

Please help me if they call you.

You've thought it through?

Every man will change his heart.

Although this man is Jing Chen,

I have to confirm

that you are really willing to do that?

Of course not.

I wanted to call them the moment

I came out of the agency and tell them I'd changed my mind.

But if I don't help him either,

it'll be even harder for him.

As for the house,

it doesn't matter.

My home is still there.

And I prefer this place.

With him,

and you guys.

Seeing you do this for him

makes me want to give it a try.

Try what?

A relationship.

The two-way relationship.

What are you doing?

How old are you?

Are you eight?

Even kids won't use

such childish tricks to get girls' attention.

Let's go.

Who would sell such a place?

What about you?

I...

Of course I wouldn't.

Just these ducks.

They are a bit noisy.

But I've grown attached to them in the past few months.

No wonder you didn't learn anything

but got more stubborn like ducks.

They're coming.

If you're a man, you should share weal and woe with me

and share half of the firepower.

You pay for the cat food and dog food this year.

Deal.

What are you doing?

Bending for food.

See?

This is what a married man is like.

What are you talking about?

I only saw

the childishness and jealousy of a single man.

I can only say that there's a reason for being single.

Yes, there is.

What about your reason?

Is it still there?

Do you dare...

I told you there was something going on between them.

They're hugging. Look.

Let's go home.

It's so scary!

How old are you to be afraid of dogs?

How old are you?

Did you do it on purpose?

Are you taking advantage of me?

Are you taking advantage of me?

I didn't.

Are you?

Well.

You wait.

Come with me.

[Hanfu Studio]

Great artist.

Calm down.

Even if you covet my beauty,

you can't just come on to me

in broad daylight.

What if some tourists see us?

It will affect the reputation here.

Now no one can see us.

No, I really have something to do this afternoon.

Look.

Jing Chen is calling me.

[Jing Chen]

[Decline] [Accept]

[Jing Chen]

[Decline] [Accept]

[Jing Chen]

[End]

Alright, let's get to the point.

[Afternoon appointment is full] [Do not disturb] [Remind all]

Wait.

Listen to me first.

I think

we should

take things slow.

Am I right?

Sure.

Reach out your hand.

If you can't change your habit of being afraid of dogs,

don't go out.

Animals are so cute.

It's fluffy and innocent.

Look at it.

Try it.

Well,

I give it a try?

Touch it!

Look at you.

Turn around.

I'm not laughing at you. I'm laughing at him.

Look at him.

The procedure is done.

Just wait for the trial the day after tomorrow.

I've asked them to expedite my property ownership certificate.

Ask that agent

if there is anyone who wants to see my house.

Is there anyone who wants to see the house now?

Now there are two interested clients.

I'll send them a video

and confirm the time.

Manager Si, don't worry.

Your house's location is good,

and it has a good view.

I promise I'll sell it for you in a month.

Okay, thank you.

Did you hear that?

You heard everything?

This house is not for sale.

This is...

This is the landlord's husband.

Since he said he wouldn't sell it, we won't sell it.

I'll call you later.

Okay.

This house is not for sale.

So are you going to

sell the Jing Garden?

I can build another Jing Garden,

but I can't build this house.

This is a safe zone she has imagined countless times.

It's a sense of security that even I can't give.

Yun Pian.

You're a girl.

You'd understand better what this house means to her.

Fine.

Looks like I worried for nothing.

What's wrong?

You two are really amazing.

You make me

want to marry a man.

What are you talking about?

Your husband.

He is indeed the man I once liked.

Chen.

Chen.

You built the garden on such a large scale

just for Grandpa?

Everyone is saying that the garden is well repaired.

Someone even recognizes

that it was built with the craft of the mortise and tenon joint.

[Yanfu Temple]

Chen, good job.

I thought you liked this place.

So I prepared a surprise for you.

This is just a house.

[Jing Restoration Record]

[Crafts and Hearts]

This is what you want to do, right?

Light them up

and let more people pay attention to them.

I like wood,

mortise and tenon joints,

and them too.

They are the warmest part in my memory.

Let's have a toast.

Happy birthday, Chen.

Happy birthday.

So pretentious.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Why did you hang such a gothic photo?

To ward off evil spirits.

There are many photos frames.

We can fill them up slowly.

This is just a house.

Only a house with a family

can be called home.

Mr. He, I've made up my mind.

Because I have something more important than the garden.

Thank you.

Help me.

Let's go home for dinner after cleaning up.

Why are you back?

I heard from Yun Pian that she met you here yesterday.

I knew

you would sell the Jing Garden for me.

As the heroine, of course,

I have to come and witness this highlight.

I wanted to give you a grand cleaning,

but I don't think the weather is good.

Why don't we stop cleaning?

This garden

will belong to someone else in two days anyway.

Let your brother's stepfather

use it as fertilizer.

There is a downside to have such a big garden.

It's too tiring to clean.

It's not as good as my two-room house.

A robot vacuum will do.

But remember,

you must make a high bid.

Don't let your brother's stepfather take advantage of us.

Siqing.

I may lose this case.

I'll support you!

Please be quiet in the audience.

I will now announce the court discipline.

First, no audio, video, or photography

without the permission of the court.

[Plaintiff]

Second,

[Defendant]

No one is allowed to enter the trial area

except for those who are allowed to enter the trial area for the work of the court.

Third, there should be no applause,

noise, or clamoring.

[Judge] [Secretary] [Juror]

[Plaintiff]

Regarding the brand's promotional posters

and marketing programs published

on the official website of the brand except for China,

[Judge] [Secretary] [Juror]

we have a clear view that

the defendant

has implicated defamation of China

[Plaintiff]

and insulting Chinese consumers.

Respecting China and Chinese people

[Defendant]

is the bottom line for all brands to enter China,

instead of the upper limit.

According to the contract

with the Phip company of our client,

Article 3, Paragraph 4,

we have the right to terminate the contract

without the need to compensate.

Besides,

we request the defendant

to remove all promotional graphics and sales paths

that insult and defame China

[Defendant]

and apologize

for the impact of its misconduct

on China, the Chinese market,

and Chinese craftsmen.

We have finished our presentation.

[Judge] [Secretary] [Juror]

Defendant, please undergo cross-examination.

Your Honor,

we refuse to admit the relevance of this set of evidence

provided by the plaintiff to this case.

First,

as for the makeup of the model

on our alleged promotional page,

it's just a Halloween makeup

for the Ghost theme.

[Plaintiff]

There are only differences between Eastern and Western customs and aesthetics.

Your Honor, the defendant is deliberately confusing right and wrong.

[Judge] [Secretary] [Juror]

[Plaintiff]

They used Halloween posters and

cultural differences as an excuse,

but refuse to mention any other behaviors that insult Chinese consumers.

[Plaintiff]

[Defendant]

For example, the evidence we provided demonstrated that

there is an official website

[Plaintiff]

that maliciously markets

and places discrimination restrictions

[Defendant]

on those who buy Ms. Chen Yunxiang's plaited straw bags.

[Plaintiff]

They are just hunger marketing advertisement strategies.

And after the group found

the improper words used by the advertiser,

we removed them immediately

and promptly issued a statement

explaining the misunderstanding.

[Plaintiff]

Now you can take a look online.

Many Chinese have bought this product

[Defendant]

in Phip's stores.

[Justice for the People]

Do you think

we can win?

Yes.

One percent chance.

Doesn't that mean we are going to lose for sure?

I find that

you're always pessimistic.

The winning rate for the first prize

in the double-color ball lottery is 1 in every 17 million.

The probability is hundreds of thousands of times lower than ours.

Still, there are people who won the first prize.

Okay.

I'll be optimistic this time.

If Jing Chen

seizes this one percent chance,

you and I can have a go.

[Strive to let the people feel fairness and justice in every judicial case]

[Xi Jinping]

Those bastards are so despicable.

They put the blame on the advertisers.

I see that most of the photos online

are Internet celebrities and purchasing agents.

They should be attracted by discounts.

Even if they don't change their marketing strategy,

we also have no way to prosecute them

for their small actions abroad.

Our termination is not a big problem.

But they may ask us to return the payment for goods.

Thank you, Attorney Chen.

I can return the money,

but I won't admit defeat.

Where's Siqing?

She's picking someone up. She'll be back soon.

It's almost time. Let's go inside.

[Strive to let the people feel fairness and justice in every judicial case]

[Xi Jinping]

I'd like to start by reiterating a point to the defense here.

As an international brand,

respecting China and Chinese culture

is the premise for Phip to enter China's market.

It's the bottom line, not the upper limit.

Phip keeps slapping their own face.

In the name of cultural differences,

they posted insulting advertisements on public platforms.

Whether it's because of ignorance

or arrogance,

or whether it's intentional or subjective malice,

it's enough to prove that Phip is trying to gain benefits,

[Defendant]

so they put a smile on their faces

and stab us in the back.

Their despicable actions and words

[Plaintiff]

are smearing

our traditional craftsmanship.

They are killing

generations of craftsmen who have never given up

their crafts for thousands of years.

All this time,

Phip has had high regard for

Chinese culture and Chinese people.

[Defendant]

But now,

Phip is defamed

as an anti-Chinese racial brand.

This has seriously damaged the brand image

[Plaintiff]

and cost us a huge loss.

Here,

we beg Your Honor

to dismiss the plaintiff's withdrawal claim

[Judge] [Secretary] [Juror]

[Plaintiff]

and order them

to fulfill the liquidated damages according to the contract.

[Defendant]

Please make your final statement.

[Judge] [Secretary] [Juror]

[Defendant]

Before today,

many people told me

that I would lose this case for sure

and even lose quietly.

I insisted on this lawsuit

[Plaintiff]

to show them our standpoint

that Chinese manufacturing

and Chinese traditional craftsmanship

will no longer remain silent.

My mandator, Ms. Chen Yunxiang, said

there is no right that

our own girls

[Plaintiff]

can wear the bag she plaited.

We should show the world

Chinese craftsmen

and their hearts.

[Plaintiff]

These are some craftsmen's profiles I collected

for the exhibition this year.

Some of them are over 80.

They've been learning their crafts since they were 15.

To this day,

they are still accompanied by their crafts every day.

Mr. Lu from the Xijiao Village.

To make an umbrella, it will go through nearly 100 processes.

He can guarantee that it won't damage over using 3,000 uses.

Immerse in water for one hour without melting.

The five-level wind won't deform it.

The selling price is 22 yuan.

Nowhere near the price of luxury goods.

Some are in their prime.

They suffer in a workshop of two square meters

letting life grind them to the breaking point

but never bowing to mechanization.

In the old streets and alleys you don't know,

in the countryside,

our craftsmen

have guarded their crafts for generations.

They're just used to silence,

but they never disappeared.

[Plaintiff]

In this best

and fastest era,

in order not to be discriminated against,

we must create

our own national brand.

Maybe

it's a long journey.

Maybe

the dawn is coming.

But I believe in the future

after you see the world,

you will understand more about the beauty of China.