Episode 5
He's faking an illness.
What should we do?
What are they planning now?
They can't be discussing my marriage.
I have to run!
Count it again carefully.
Father...
How is it?
Our remaining bronze won't be able to last us for a month.
I didn't expect the robbery
to be so damaging.
Yes.
to still be alive,
is already extremely lucky.
You are right.
What should we do about future expenses?
Sister and I still have some silk.
We can sell them and the money can be used to sustain us for a while.
As for the plans for our future,
I'll have to let you both suffer.
Father, don't worry.
I'm here. I'll help the family survive this.
The mission of protecting the flowers is completed.
I really have to think about how to get home.
I won't be able to return if I don't leave now.
No battery!
No way!
I didn't bring the battery charger.
What am I talking about?
Even if I had the battery charger, it's pointless.
There's no plug!
Why can't I make my own electricity generator?
I need...
a magnet,
bronze wire,
and...
screws.
Masterpiece.
It's really a masterpiece.
Look for the materials now.
Stop!
Are you selling?
Young Master Yi.
What's wrong?
You're frowning.
Miss Lu. Come, come, come.
Sit, sit, sit.
Miss Lu,
right now,
I'm making an electricity generator.
The electricity generator is like the one in the picture.
But,
I need two more things, but I can't find them.
One, is the metal wiring,
and the other is a screw.
Can you think of a plan and help me find these things?
I don't understand what you are making,
but
looking at that,
it looks very similiar to
my hair pin.
This is what I wanted to find.
Really?
Can you sell this to me please?
Why do you say that? We owe you our lives.
If
Young Master really likes this hair pin then
I will give it to you as a present.
Thank you, miss.
Young Master Yi,
this is very precious to me.
Young Master, you must look after it well.
I will definitely look after it well.
Act according to your words.
I swear! Is swearing enough?
Yes.
Miss.
Then, what about the copper wire?
Do you have any way to find it for me?
Can copper be made into wire?
You have much to learn.
Young Sir Yi,
although I've never seen metal wiring,
I've seen golden ones. Are they alright?
Gold wires?!
Yes. Are you talking about gold wires?
That is way better than copper wires.
It has better electrical conductivity, do you know that?
You don't know.
Then can you find it for me now?
Mmm. Then wait for me.
If I knew earlier, I would have asked you earlier.
Elder Sister,
it's been a year already
and you're still sewing this golden silk dress.
Of course.
I have to finish making it fast.
Then, I'll wear it for my groom to see.
So,
I have to sew it in detail.
You're thinking of getting married.
Is it this?
You've really found it!
Miss Lu,
You're awesome! I love you to death!
I will be successful.
It will work.
There's power!
I'm successful!!!
I'm going to find Miss Lu!
I've made plans.
Look, I can pawn all the things in this box.
But,
other than this golden silk dress.
Elder Sister,
where did the gold silk on your dress go?
I removed it.
What?
You sewed them on, one by one, for a year.
If you don't think it is a pity, I do.
Even though it doesn't have gold string anymore,
it's still my favorite.
So that's where the gold strings came from.
Now that their family is in trouble,
I can't just stand by and do nothing.
Who is it?
It's Xiao Chuan. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Young Sir. Please wait a second.
It's late. Men and women should keep their distance.
Young Sir, please come again when it's day time.
Oh, yes.
This is the olden days. It isn't like the modern days when we can ask girls out for singing.
Men and women should keep their distance.
This girl is very cute.
Su Su, I'm too imposing.
I shouldn't bother you when it's this late.
I will come again tomorrow.
Young Sir, wait!
Young Sir! Wait!
Young Sir Yi, my sister was rude just now.
I'll apologize to you in her place.
Come in and have a seat.
Sister, why are you like that?
Your sister is really fun.
What year is it now? There shouldn't be such women anymore.
Every woman is fun to be with now.
Two misses.
I'm really sorry.
It's like this. By accident, I overheard your conversation just now.
I suddenly thought of a way to resolve your financial difficulties.
I'm in a rush to tell you.
Really? Then say it.
Father, Young Sir Yi is here.
Young Sir Yi.
Zhi Er said you have something to discuss with me. May I know what is it?
I... am really ignorant.
I never thought you're the famous one here.
No wonder the explanations you gave on the way were so interesting.
You flatter me.
This is it.
Yesterday, I was bored,
so I strolled around on the streets and saw a group of children playing.
saw a group of children playing.
This can't do.
They are neglecting their studies.
I know that you are very learned.
Why don't you open a private school to teach them?
To educate them and train them in etiquette.
This is also for the good of Pei Xian's population.
To do a good deed.
Don't you think so?
Father, I think that opening a private school is pretty good.
Think about it. When that happens, we can have more long term plans.
Moreover, we would not have to worry about our expenses.
What Young Sir says makes sense.
To start a school is advantageous for ourselves and for others,
but starting a school requires a large principal sum.
This would cause a problem.
Old Bo, (Polite way to speak to an elder male.)
regarding this matter, you have nothing to worry about.
I have an idea which will make the rich open their pockets generously to
donate a school for you.
Good!
When will it open for visitors?
We have waited for such a long time!
It's opening! It's opening!
Everyone!
Sorry for the inconvenience!
Lu Gong is not feeling well and cannot take visitors,
so he has sent me to apologize to all of you.
Although Lu Gong is unwell,
but he is still concerned about the people of Pei Xian.
He has heard that
Pei Xian currently does not have a decent school,
so he has decided to open a Lu Shi private school
to take in Pei Xian's children,
to personally teach and instruct everyone.
That's great! When will it start?
I want to bring my son here!
Everyone listen to me,
to study under Lu Gong
will give one a bright future.
Yes! Yes! Me too! Me too!
When are you opening?
Ok, ok. Everyone listen to me,
Lu Gong is not one to seek after fame or gain
and has stopped receiving visitors.
But in order to raise money for this school,
he has decided that on the day of the ChongYang Festival,
he will hold a charity banquet to raise charity funds.
On that day, everyone will have the chance to meet the Lu Gong whom everyone so admires.
But, you only have one chance.
Because after the private school opens,
he would have to concentrate on teaching
and will not take visitors.
Does this mean we will never have the chance to meet Lu Gong?
Yes.
This brother is correct.
Other than the students attending school,
if anyone wants to see Lu Gong,
it would be almost impossible.
Then I cannot miss this!
I want to sign up for the Chong Yang Banquet!
Me too! Me too!
Keep calm!
Since it is a charity banquet,
naturally,
you must give a donation in order to participate.
I mean, anyone who donates can participate.
In order to let everyone better understand the regulations for this banquet,
I have prepared an FAQ for everyone.
Bring it out!
What is it?
Everyone look clearly.
This is the seating plan for our charity banquet.
Each table, and each seat, has their own price.
The nearer you are to Lu Gong, the more expensive it is.
Of course, please don't misunderstand.
Why is this?
Because the closer you are to Lu Gong,
not only can you see him,
you can also talk to him.
You can also shake his hand
and can also drink with him.
Although the price is high,
you only have one chance.
Of course, Lu Gong is not a greedy man.
All the money gathered from this banquet,
every single penny will be used for the school.
It will definitely not end up in Lu Gong's pocket.
Who's going to believe that?
How can you prove that?
Ah yes.
Your question is very good!
I believe that every one of you is asking this question.
So, in order that all of you don't get too worried,
we will mount a tablet here.
We will carve the names of the donors
and the amount they donate.
The accounts for setting up the school
will be open for perusal.
You can match it with this tablet and see everything clearly.
So! That is how!
Lu Gong has loads of experience.
He has considered every detail clearly.
This is for the happiness of Pei Xian's future generations'
happiness.
What you say may be better than what I can think of.
"Knowledge changes destiny" "Education decides future"
"A famous teacher leads to a famous school" "Kind donation leads to kind fate"
"Your Giving Creates Pei Xian's First Major Private School"
Lu Gong! Lu Gong! We wish you success!
Donate! Donate!
Come! Come! Let's all donate!
Give your money one at a time!
Don't rush! Don't rush!
I hope all of you will be able to meet the Lu Gong you admire so much!
Have a toast with Lu Gong and you will live till 99!
Shake hands with Lu Gong!
How heavy!
I must say! Why am I so smart?!
We will lack no more money!
Young Sir Yi,
you're back. How did it go?
I brought you some good news.
All this is money...
Give...
Be careful.
Is it too much?
Is this all money?
Yes. All money.
Really...
You really did as you said.
You are indeed intelligent.
You have such amazing ideas.
I really admire you from the bottom of my heart.
No, no, no. This is what I should do.
Is there any any water to drink?
Yes, yes, yes. I should have given it to you earlier.
Ginseng Tea.
Actually I obtained my inspiration from all those charity banquets.
Wow. Charity banquets?
What is a charity banquet?
Charity banquet?
It is something like today's (event).
Oh, yes.
We still have many high-priced tickets left today.
We must find an idea to hype it up.
What is the meaning of "hype"?
"Hype" means finding a point of excitement.
To publicize this point of excitement,
to make everyone believe so
they will react to it and snatch up our tickets like crazy men.
What do you think?
So what point of excitement can be used to hype?
Loads of them!
Marriage, divorce,
famous people, beauties,
The more gossipy it is, the better it is.
I've learnt a lot of things here with you today.
So I have thought of a plan,
Young Sir Yi.
Those unsold seats,
just hand them to me. No problem.
Good!
Customer, please come in.
Xiao Er. Give me a bottle of wine.
Ok.
Do you know Lu Gong is holding a Chong Yang banquet.
You really.
Who doesn't know about the banquet?
One seat isn't cheap!
Those who are going are Pei Xian's who's who.
Lords and learned men!
Yes.
Hey! Has anyone heard about
there's another motive for this Chong Yang banquet?
This we haven't heard before.
This brother. What rumours have you heard?
I heard,
the Lu family has two daughters. This, you all should know, right?
Of course, we know.
We heard that both are most beautiful,
but we just haven't seen them.
They are not just beautiful.
I have heard that Lu Gong has taught them well.
Their elegance and talent are matchless
and they are of marriageable age.
Lu Gong has the intention...
to look for a son-in-law!
Correct.
I heard that the nearer one is to Lu Gong,
the better chances he will have
to be thought highly of by Lu Gong.
You are making my heart leap!
But I wonder, what these two girls look like.
This, you have no worries.
I have asked their family.
I heard that these two girls
will be shopping for the banquet tomorrow.
At that time, all of us can go take a look!
Eh, but...
you must agree not to tell anyone about this matter.
Understand? Understand?
Fine. Let me return to my table to drink my wine.
Ok, ok, ok.
The Lu girls are here. Let's go take a look.
The beauty of the Lu girls are unquestionable.
Why are there so many people watching?
Little Sister.
She's come out.
Elder Sister, why are all these people so strange?
Little Sister, just ignore them.
Let us just go out first.
Move, move.
Hey!
Wake up!
Take a look at the seats here.
Why are you dressed like this?
What? Can't I?
I think dressing like this is very good!
Moreover, the scene today... How can I not join the fun?
Get up! Get up!
See!
Don't be anxious!
These people are really not suitable for both of you.
Aren't we just hyping things up?
This is just their own wishful thinking.
We don't have to take it seriously. No one said
we really have to choose a son-in-law at the banquet.
I didn't realize. You are quite something!
Of course,
you taught me this.
Moreover, I remembered that you said,
what gossip, hype, marriage, rumours.
I simply mixed them up together into a single plan. Smart, right?!
I'll give you four words...
"Pupil Surpasses The Master!"
Thank you!
Anyone else want it?
Here!
This is just like year 2007. Buying bonds and speculating in the stock market!
Buy them! Speculate them!
It's all bubbles!
Y... You...!
You bring disgrace to one's scholarly dignity!
Father,
why are you so angry?
It's but a load of half-truths. A chasing after the wind.
When did you ever say it?
When is our family supposed to find a son-in-law?
It's just that those people are simply having flights of fancy.
Even if we never said it,
but the entire Pei Xian knows.
In the future, how will you ever find a husband?
Didn't I just say?
This is just a half-truth.
What do you mean?
Father,
I always wanted to find a good husband for my sister.
These people who can pay to sit next to Father
are people from distinguished families.
So Father can make use of this opportunity to talk to them, to check their background,
and help sister find a good family.
First, is to let sister
find a good husband and never have to suffer again.
Secondly, we have just arrived in Pei Xian. If we are able to get a powerful and well-connected in-law,
this is an advantage to our Lu family, for us to sink our roots here.
You make sense too.
We have just arrived.
We must not miss the opportunity to get to know the prominent families here.
Zhi Er,
discuss (your plans) with me before you act next time.
I am a reasonable man.
Mmm. I (Daughter) know that I'm wrong.
Other than Su Su, you too, are the pearl in my hand.
Shall Father choose a good husband for you as well?
Me?
I don't want (that),
Father.
Actually,
daughter has someone in her heart already
Hey, Boss.
Why have you set up store at the east market?
Isn't it Chong Yang Festival today?
The Lu Residence is holding a banquet.
I am here to see the crowd, like you.
Where there's more people, there is better business.
I'm not the same as you.
I am not here to see the crowd.
Unless you want to go in too.
Why not?
Huh. I understand now.
You're not here to see the crowd.
You are here to stir up trouble for others to see,
but you can forget it.
Many of Pei Xian's distinguished families have their eye on the Lu sisters.
You'd better worry about having three square meals a day.
As usual, I will give you free wine and meat.
Brother Liu,
let's make a bet.
If you manage to marry Lu's elder daughter in future,
I will be your servant for the rest of my life.
Fine.
I will take the bet.
Let me stake my bet then,
if I marry Lu's elder daughter,
I will make your dog meat stall world-famous
to repay you for the years of free food and drink.
How's that?
I give you my word.
These are my profits for the day.
I'll give them to you too
as your start-up fund. How's that?
How are you? Please come in.
You came too.
Zhi Er,
look. That gentleman, who looks lively and jovial, is not bad.
He seems a little old.
Surely he is already married.
No way.
If sister becomes the second wife, I will not allow it.
How about that young man?
That one seems much better.
How about this? When you enter the banquet hall,
you must really check them out.
I know.
Quickly! Su Su is coming.
Father,
how are you feeling today?
Good, good!
Let me go play host.
Su Su. Quickly come over here and see.
It's very busy.
So many people came.
Thank you for coming.
Hello, hello.
Please.
Thank you.
Lu Gong.
Today is Chong Yang Festival. Everyone has come to my humble residence.
I am very appreciative.
Please take your seats, everyone.
Thank you, Lu Gong.
Please.
There are really a lot of people.
Lu Gong.
Let me give you a toast.
Please.
Lu Gong, may you choose a good son-in-law!
Please.
How dare he come when he is so old?
- Elder Sister. - Hmm?
What are you doing?
I am rating them.
I'm rating their dress, looks, personality, and physical attributes.
I am giving (out) points for all of that.
What's it for?
Oh this.
This, you wouldn't know.
Aiyo! Don't bother about it.
As for trespassers, please step aside.
We are all from the same village.
Do me a favour.
Three pennies and you want to go in?
Then all of Pei Xian can get in
Do you know how much the cheapest seat cost?
One Thousand Dollars!
Find another 300 beggars like you
and pool your money together.
Go, go, go.
I told you!
He is not here to see the crowd.
He is here to create trouble for all to see.
Evil servant. You look down on others.
You're scolding people now? Want to get beaten up?
Liu San Ye is sub-standard.
A toad lusting after a swan's flesh!
Liu San Ye is sub-standard!
A toad lusting after a swan's flesh!
Liu San Ye is sub-standard!
A toad lusting after a swan's flesh!
Liu San Ye is sub-standard!
A toad lusting after a swan's flesh!
Let San Ye buy some good food for you guys. Do you want some?
Congratulations for getting ten thousand dollars!
Over there.
Take it, take it.
You scoundrel. Are you finished???
Go away now or I'll get violent!
This is across the road. It's not Lu Residence.
Who is that?
Such an important banquet.
Someone dares to make trouble?
No way. I must go and teach him a lesson.
Sister, the whole hall is full of guests. It is not appropriate for you to go out.
Mmm. Su Su said it right.
I'll go and see.
Who dares to create trouble today?
Congratulations for getting ten thousand dollars!
Why can't they shout? Continue shouting!
Go, go!
What are you doing?
Go!
Hang on!
So it is Brother Liu!
We meet again.
Brother,
I'm busy today.
When I am free, I will invite you for a feast of meat and drink buckets.
No need, no need.
Brother Liu,
if you are intending to go in there to pack in some food,
then please accept Lu Family's kindness
and go somewhere else. Give me some face.
I, Liu Bang,
am not here for this chain of money.
I am here for Lu's eldest daughter.
What? How dare you besmirch her reputation!
Go, go, go!
I must seal up your mouth!
Eh! Wait, wait!
What did you say?
What's your name?
I will never change my name. I am third in my family. I am Liu Bang.
What are you looking at?
You are really founder of the Han empire, Liu Bang?
What founder of Han Empire? I am head of the Si Shui Pavilion, Liu Bang.
Founder of Han Empire?
This nickname is not bad,
Founder of the Hans.
Oh yeah!
How would he know his own future?
This trip is really not bad.
First, I am sworn brother of Xiang Yu.
Now, I even met with Liu Bang.
Brother Liu, Brother Liu.
It is my fault. I am the one who did not recognise your exalted status.
Come. Come in with me.
I'll take you in.
Come, come, come.
Please,
Brother Liu.
I am so happy to know you today!
Aiyo! It's him.
Why is it him?
This person is dressed so shabbily.
Why does he look like
the most distinguished guest?
This - you call distinguished?
No matter how I see it, he is thick-skinned to the extreme.
He just wants to cause trouble.
Later, when Xiao Chuan catches him, I must give him a good tight slap.
Isn't he the freeloader, Old Liu San?
He is gluttonous and lazy.
He is so poor till he trembles.
He is but the head of a small pavilion, who brags a whole lot.
Why he is here?
I think that's weird too.
Come. Come in here.
Brother Liu,
this is Lu Gong.
Shi Shui Pavilion Head, Liu Bang. I have met Lu Gong.
You are the one who instigated the shouting, "Congratulations for getting ten thousand dollars?"
Yes, yes, yes.
I don't think you have ten thousand dollars with you,
perhaps ten thousand lice is more likely.
You might laugh at me now
but you might have to beg to me in future.
Beg to you?!
That Liu Bang. I didn't think that he would be so arrogant and conceited.
I think that he is rather unique.
Look,
everyone is flattering Father incessantly.
As for him, he is neither overbearing nor self-effacing.
So many people are laughing at him. He's quite pitiful.
Elder sister, let's go and help him.
Help him?!
No way!
Look at him
He is obviously here to make us lose face.
I won't help him.
I can't wait to throw him out of here
and give him a good beating!
Elder sister, don't be so angry.
Calm down.
How can I not be angry?
Just looking at him like that! So annoying!
Lu Gong, let me tell you,
you cannot underestimate this person.
He will be someone great in the future.
Someone come
here.
Add another seat. Yes.
Thank you, Lu Gong.
I told you earlier. This Liu Bang is not a commoner.
Liu Sir, we have been fated today.
Let me give you a toast.
I wouldn't dare to. Lu Gong, please.
What is going on?
Let me introduce to her you.
This Miss Luo is the general manager of Zhao Shi Corporation.
All these years they have been funding our research.
Your scholarship and research funding, part of it comes from their donation.
You should all thank them.
Hello, I am Luo La.
Hello.
I have heard much about Dr. Yi. I finally meet you today. Pleasure is mine.
It's just a meeting.
Why get so happy?
Today is the open house for our research centre.
Many of our supporters will be here for a visit.
Miss Luo specially mentioned about meeting you.
We have always paid close attention to Dr.Yi's research. If I may be rude to Prof. Yi...
You will definitely surpass your teacher in the future.
You're too kind.
Da Chuan,
please take Miss Luo for a tour. Take a walk.
Miss Luo, let me take my leave.
Please do.
Miss Luo,
this is my mother.
Bo Mu. (Polite way of speaking to an elder woman.)
Hello, hello.
Hello.
Dr. Yi really looks like you.
Ah yes, yes, yes. Da Chuan looks more like me.
Clever and handsome.
He is also kind-hearted. This child...
Mother...
This is...
This is my coworker's little sister.
Hello.
How about this? Let me give you a tour around.
Ah... ok.
Mother, you carry on.
Ok, ok.
This way please.
This is the research lab.
At the front is...
Lan Lan,
what do you think of Miss Luo?
Good.
Not bad, right?
I also think
Da Chuan has a good chance this time!
How about this? I'll take you to...
Sorry.
Son.
Mum thinks this Miss Luo is not bad.
It's hard to find a beautiful girl who likes archaeology.
You must grasp this opportunity to talk to her.
Learn more about her.
I think you are quite fated to be together.
Enough mother. Be quiet please,
people can hear. How embarrassing.
Son, you must take hold of this time.
You must not miss this opportunity!
Enough, enough. We'll talk when we get back.
This... this child.
Pitiful Yi Da Chuan.
Miss Luo,
let's go.
Dr. Yi. Let's have a meal tonight if you have the time.
Isn't that too soon?
What's too soon?
Nothing. Nothing.
I am working tonight.
That's a pity.
I have a few friends who are entrepreneurs. I had asked them out for dinner tonight.
I wanted you to meet them.
In this way, we can bring more opportunities for the research center.
If that is so, it will indeed bring us more opportunities.
How about this? I will try to change my shift with someone else.
That's good. I won't disturb you then.
Ok.
Good-bye.
See you tonight.
Do you think I should button up or not?
Isn't it just a dinner?
Is there a need to dress up so formally?
Eh, this is work.
Dinner is work too? Who with?
This is important work.
Since it is so important, why didn't you ask your mom to do quality control?
Why did you ask me here?
If she knew, she would have other ideas,
and you wouldn't.
How do you know I wouldn't?