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[The Golden Eyes]
[Episode 41]
Later, I went back to that desert many times,
but the Buddhist cave never appeared again.
That is to say, in the period of twenty-four years, the Buddhist cave appeared only once.
Correct. I saw it only once.
When the Buddhist cave appeared, the weather condition was abnormal.
The entire ground was covered with quicksand. It was very dangerous.
Furthermore, the Buddhist cave appeared only for a very short period of time.
If you did not come out on time, your life would definitely be in danger.
Perhaps, you might even get buried by sand with the Buddhist cave.
I don't know what you are looking for.
But it's best if you just stop here now.
Go back home safely.
Then, do you still remember the general location of the Buddhist cave?
Do you really want to go there?
We must find the Buddhist cave.
No matter how dangerous it is, we must find it.
Look here.
It is around this place.
But there's no difference in the desert here from the deserts in other areas.
There are no markings at all.
[Old Zeng Guest House]
Twenty-four years ago,
I was pulling my camel and got lost in the desert.
I'd drunk all my water
and was facing the possibility of dying in the desert.
That day, the moon was strangely very big.
How is it? Do you have any clues yet?
I think you don't have to be too anxious.
As long as we are sincere in our hearts and firm in our intention,
perhaps, it would be just like what happened to Old Zeng that year.
The Buddhist cave would come looking for us on its own accord.
Teacher Xiao Jia found me first.
Slowly carry on with your research.
I have to take care of a serious matter now. I'll look for you later.
Hello, Uncle De?
I heard that you rushed back to Gansu only a few days after you came back to Beijing.
I didn't even have a chance to meet up with you. When are you coming over here for a cup of tea?
Right, I came to Gansu to take care of some matters.
When I finish my work here in the next couple of days, I will especially visit you.
What do you mean?
Are you having any problems? Tell me.
Do you know about the super moon?
Super moon? I do have some impression.
This is the basic concept. In the desert,
when a full moon is in the sky, casting its silver beams over the entire desert,
the sand in the desert will begin to move slowly, like the tides of the ocean.
It is very similar to the waves of the ocean.
Right. The condition is exactly like what you have described.
Do you know what condition this is?
There are areas in which it is similar to the tides of the ocean.
All of them are affected by the sun and the moon.
The tides in the ocean occur twice a day.
But to come across such a phenomenon in the desert,
actually, requires some kind of periodic changes.
Periodic changes?
So, does it mean that under a particular condition, I'll still be able to see it?
I can't be certain. You might not be able to see it even once in your whole life.
But it is directly related to the changes experienced with the moon.
This kind of phenomenon can only be discovered, but not sought after.
If you really want to see it, you'll have to wait.
Okay. Thank you, Uncle De.
[Super Moon]
I have a proverb, that without comparison, I want to share with you.
What proverb?
Don't be anxious about matters you can't solve today.
Because tomorrow,
it can't be solved anyway.
So you should just take your medicine quickly
and go rest early. The water is over there.
[Old Zeng Guest House]
Say, this is a place which so many of Nakagawa's men could not locate,
yet he allowed us to go find it.
Could this be a trap?
Then, you really don't know anything about it.
No matter how much money or power
Mr. Nakagawa has,
he does not have a pair of eyes that can look through everything.
What astronomical phenomenon are we foolishly waiting for?
Hey, I found it!
Our luck is good. There will be a super moon in two weeks!
Make preparations quickly!
We are setting out for the desert immediately!
Okay!
Honey.
Teacher Xiao Jia, let me tell you something. You didn't see
how impressive I was riding on the camel this time. I really dispatched my opponent quickly!
Look at your bear-like appearance (loser). Stop bragging.
You can ask them if you don't believe me.
About how I passed through the wind storm
in such a natural manner and even saved someone!
Stop trying to show off. You must pay attention to safety. Do you hear me?
I know. I know. We are not setting out for the desert yet.
Come, give me a kiss.
I miss you, too. Hugs and kisses!
In the future, when you are having video calls, may I trouble you to go out and turn right to the camel shed?
No, this is the only fun I get to have every day!
Are you not being too cruel to me?
You are the one who is being cruel to us.
Teacher Xiao Jia and I are as far away from each other as the horizon.
We can see each other, but we can't touch each other.
But look at this brother. He's feeding us dried dog food everyday. (making us jealous by being sweet with his lover)
Who is the cruel one?
What has this got to do with me? In the future, when you take video calls again, please go out and turn right
to the camel shed! I won't see you off. Thank you!
Hey, Xiao Rui! I heard there is an antique market nearby. Let's go stroll it.
I'm very busy. I won't go.
Xiao Fei, I know you must be very bored, too.
- Why don't we... - Not going.
Everything's almost ready. Let's go.
Take a look, fellow villagers. Take a look!
Hanging ornaments! Beautiful hanging ornaments!
Come, take a look!
They are all good things!
Look at this porcelain vase! It's a blue and white porcelain!
It's very good! Come take a look!
Xiao Yun, it's quite crowded here.
Markets like this one are filled with fake goods.
One look and I know this is a fake.
Mr. Yamaki, let's go to other shops and look.
You only look because you have no money.
Don't think that this is a small place. There are even Japanese here.
- Come, let's go take a look. We might be able to find something. - Okay.
What goods are you two looking for?
What was the two Japanese interested in earlier?
They walk around here every day, just looking. They are not serious.
You look very unwilling. Don't you want to earn money?
They come here every day, but only look and don't buy anything.
They even like to bargain.
They don't look poor at all.
- Look at my items! - Could it be your items are no good?
Let me take a look.
Jadeite.
This one isn't that good. Looking from its material and transparency,
this is just an ordinary piece of jadeite
that has undergone physical and chemical treatments to increase its transparency.
It has no relation at all to the old crater glass-type.
How could you talk like that?
This one is not good, either.
It has nothing to do with jadeite at all.
This is an ordinary precious stone imitation. You can use this to trick people from outside the trade.
I brought so much money here for nothing. I can't spend them.
What are you talking about?
Did you come here today to ruin my business,
or are you looking for a bargain?
Do you believe that I'll get someone to take care of you? Do you believe that?
Boss, don't get so agitated.
It's your goods that are inferior. Why are you blaming me?
Can't you be reasonable about it?
Reason? Where I am concerned, I am the reason!
Let me tell you. If you won't buy this bangle today,
I will not let you off!
Okay.
I don't need the change.
- What is it? - Are you trying to settle with me just by paying ¥200 for my bangle? ($30 USD)
Brother, you should be secretly happy if you can get ¥200 for this!
You can't leave! Let me tell you.
Speak nicely. Do not raise your hand.
The two of you...
Surround them! Don't let them get away!
Excuse me.
Even if your business is unsuccessful, benevolence and righteousness still prevail!
- It is not necessary for you to raise your hand! - Mr. Lin, you are here at the right moment.
Come and be the judge of all these. They ruined my business, yet refused to compensate me.
- Aren't they asking to be beaten up? - You...
There are two brothers who look like you from the big city.
If there's any misunderstanding, let's just explain everything properly. Okay?
And you, too. Is there a need to make it into such a big thing?
Then...
I know you have your own rules.
How about this? I'll buy the bangle today.
Brothers, please calm down and don't be angry.
How about turning a big problem into a smaller one?
¥500. ($75 USD)
Okay. I will show honor to Mr. Lin today.
All of you, go back!
Thank you for helping to get us out of trouble.
No, Brother, why don't you scan the QR code, and I will transfer the money to you?
Forget it. From your looks,
I know you are not locals. Just consider it as paying school fees here.
You two are quite good at hiding your skills.
I can see that your judgment is not bad, either.
That's right. We are from Beijing.
We are just touring this place. We want to get some good bargains to bring home.
I have two treasure items with me. If you are interested, please come with me to look at them.
Okay.
Take a look at my treasure.
This is... a Tang Dynasty tri-color glazed porcelain camel?
The pose is expressive, the color is beautiful.
The glazed pattern is also delicate.
It sounds deep and dull, which is an indication that the quality of the porcelain was loose before color was added.
There is the fragrance of soil, too.
How would you even know about all these?
Well, at the very least, I am half a shopkeeper of Ruiyun Room.
I have seen how a pig runs even if I don't eat pork!
Young Brother, you are truly an expert.
But from what I know, there are very few authentic Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain items existing.
In the whole country, there can't be more than twenty of them
and they are very expensive, too. How did you manage to get one?
This was passed down from my ancestors.
You were really right to come here today.
How much is it?
Listen more, look more. Speak less, buy less.
Xiao Fei, do you know how much this is worth?
If my judgment is right, it is worth at least more than tens of millions!
If I buy this, Xiao Jia and Xiao Rui will definitely look at me with increased respect.
Forget it. It's better to let Xiao Rui come and look at it. What if you misjudge it?
Impossible. This is definitely authentic.
How is it? Have you decided yet?
¥30,000. ($4,500 USD)
Three... Three...
Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands,
hundred thousands, ¥3,000,000! ($450,000 USD)
Xiao Yun, who is the stupid one between us? How could you spend ¥3,000,000 just like that?
Let me tell you. This is my little golden treasure. I am keeping it for the time when I'm getting married.
Aren't you afraid that you might lose your bride and your army, too (double loss)?
Don't use you crow mouth again.
Let me tell you this. What you are carrying in your arms now is worth more than ¥3,000,000.
It is my future blissful life.
I can't afford to carry your future blissful life for you.
You need to have more confidence in rich people like us.
If we dare not make any investments, where would we get any rewards in return?
I'm bringing this back to Beijing. If I'm lucky, I might be able to auction it away for more than tens of millions!
Don't talk about just my own blissful life.
I will also take care of your blissful life!
I knew that fellow selling fake goods would not let us off just like that.
What do you want?
Police. Please come with us.
Uncle Policeman, I am a good citizen.
We suspect you are participating in the reselling of cultural relics. Come with us.
- Impossible! Impossible! - Bring them away.
I'm really a good citizen, Uncle Policeman. You have arrested the wrong man!
[Jinfeng District Police Station]
We have been watching over that Lin fellow for a long time.
All of you are really calm, making a link-up only now.
No, how many times have I said it?
I... have nothing to do with that Lin fellow.
I only went there to buy a souvenir.
And he also said that the item was a treasure handed down from his ancestors.
I don't know anything about any cultural relics.
There is nothing new at all in what you just said.
I advise you to think about it carefully.
Speak the truth before it's too late, and you can fight for a lenient disposal.
Police Officer Miao, that person by the name of Lin Zhong
has been involved in reselling cultural relics on many occasions. We have been watching over him for more than half a year.
But they are always very careful in their transactions.
It's also because we were tipped-off, that's why we set up the arrest.
Unfortunately, this friend of yours
made a transaction with the suspect at this time. He has, therefore, become highly suspicious.
Of course, we will clarify the matter very quickly.
From what I know, there are really very few authentic Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain items now.
Basically, they are all counterfeits.
I think Xiao Yun must have been cheated.
We have already asked for professional authentication.
This Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain camel is indeed an authentic item that is rarely seen.
But the results of the technical authentication will only be known later.
Police Officer Zhang, the authentication report of the Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain camel is ready.
My boss asked me to come over and hand it back to you.
Thank you.
Whether it is from the style
or from the glaze, this Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain item appears perfect.
Unfortunately, it is just a piece of handicraft work.
The result of the authentication report states that this is a counterfeit!
How could this be possible?
Xiao Rui, how did you find out that the Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain item was a counterfeit?
I heard that they tested it for more than half a day with many high technological devices and instruments before they could understand anything.
In the beginning, I was deceived by its appearance, too.
But I discovered later that in the interior wall of that Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain item,
there was a simplified form of "Feng" carved on it.
Since it is the simplified form of the word, it surely can't be created by the ancient people.
This is an imitation.
So this is what it's all about!
Say, why do you think this person carved the word?
Otherwise, I might still be able to sell it!
I heard that historically, there were people who made fake objects
who believed in the karmic reward of cause and effect. They were afraid of the retribution that making fake objects would bring to them,
so they set this tradition of leaving some flaws in the counterfeit objects.
But, why is it this word "Feng"?
It must be due to the fact of leaving a good name for himself,
so that he could tell others to look at his creations
and remember that they were made by the Feng family!
This is strange then. If you are saying that he wanted to leave his name to be seen by other people, then he should have carved it in an obvious place.
Who can see it if it is carved inside?
Someone like Xiao Rui, who has extraordinary vision, would be able to see it.
Then, how many people in this world has Golden Eyes?
I think this person did it because
he wanted the person who should see it to see it.
Do you mean to say that the person who created this Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain item
is in some way related to your Golden Eyes?
No, no. Isn't this just a word that's carved inside?
Why do you talk like it's some shockingly big conspiracy?
I think if we could find the person who created this Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain item,
these questions will be easily solved.
I heard from them that
Mr. Lin bought it at the black market from someone by the name of Old Wu.
If we can find Old Wu, we would have found the source of the Tang Dynasty tri-color item.
No, are you sure there's a black market here?
Even a mouse wouldn't come here, right?
Then, you know nothing about it. Normally, those who engage in illegal activities would choose a place like this.
Old Zeng went through much just to get us this intel.
Peng Fei, keep guard outside.
- If anything serious happens later, call the police. - Okay.
- Please be careful. - Okay.
Let's go.
Be careful.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
Boss, please take a look.
Brother, please have a look.
Brother, look at this piece of leather. You can make accessories with it.
Have a look.
Brother, take a look. It's really cheap!
Money purse, hand purse, card purse, waist purse. Is anyone interested?
What kind of underground black market is this? It's obviously a ghost market!
Everything that should be here is here.
The market opens before night falls.
When morning comes, it scatters naturally like the morning breeze blowing the fog away.
What sort of people organized this place?
Markets like this can be separated into two kinds.
The first type is not organized or managed by anyone.
The second type has a boss who sets the rules.
The way I see it, this belongs to the second type.
What are all these nonsense things? I get goosebumps just looking at them!
You can find all kinds of things here.
For most of them, you won't know where they originated from.
If you can find them outside, you will also find them here.
If you can't find them outside, you still will find them here.
But there are a few authentic goods. There are many fake goods though.
Then, why are people still coming here to buy them?
Deals here have particular rules.
Look at the goods, but don't ask questions about it.
You can look and choose any items you like,
but you can't ask where it came from.
If you fancy something, pay the money and you'll get the goods.
When both sides are cleared, neither party is expected to own up if anything goes wrong.
If you are cheated, all you can do is admit that you are unlucky.
Whether you make the right judgment or not depends on your own ability.
Is it really that exciting?
But there are many excellent goods here.
Really, there are people who were able to make a big find here.
Furthermore,
this place not only transacts physical goods, but they also transact information.
So, at this place,
you can buy anything, even the things you never imagined existed.
I made a look around again and found that this is not a bad place after all.
But how did you know all these things?
Did you secretly go to many places like this behind my back?
What are you thinking about? I found out about all these from Old Zeng.
Would you dare to come here without any knowledge?
- What is it? - What's wrong?
I can feel someone following us.
This is a place where fish and dragons (crooks and honest people) mix together. We better be more careful.
Dad, I discovered Zhuang Rui's whereabouts somewhere near the desert.
The men whom I sent will be there very soon.
They have the experience of going into the desert. All of you must cooperate well.
Yes, I understand.
If you find something valuable,
you can give Zhuang Rui up if it's needed.
But isn't Zhuang Rui still useful to us?
If we can really find out how to unravel the secret of the Golden Eyes there,
as far as we are concerned,
he is no longer useful.
Do you understand?
Just sell this to me, okay?
Boss, I offer this price.
Boss, look carefully. I am offering this starting price.
Boss, I am offering this price.
I have never been disappointed with Old Wu's goods before.
Yes, yes! You are our old client.
Of course.
Let's take a look.
Boss,
I offer this price.
Would you like one as well?
- Boss. - Are you unwell again?
That... actually I want to...
Actually, I'm looking to buy some information from you.
Where are your Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain items from?
As long as you tell me, I'll pay the price you ask for.
You name the price?
You are rich. I don't care what you buy.
- But there is something. You have violated a taboo here. - What?
That is, you are not allowed
to ask where the items originate from.
You look unfamiliar. You are new here, right?
Young fellow, it's all right if you don't know the rules here.
Don't blindly interfere with matters around here. Please go.
Come over here.
Here.
Leave!
What should we do now? The world has changed.
I can't even spend my money properly though I have it.
These are his rules.
He will not be persuaded by you. No matter how much money you spend, it is useless.
It's going to be morning soon.
Boss Wu should be closing his stall and getting his stock replenished.
Let's wait around here. We can follow him anytime.
No, what if...
that's the only item he has? What if he doesn't replenish his stock?
He won't do that. Since these Tang Dynasty tri-color items are imitations,
and they have reached the stage where they could be passed off as authentic goods,
they will be reproduced and copied in large numbers.
If in such a short time,
this boss can sell this Tang Dynasty tri-color item for such a high price,
then he will surely replenish his stock.
Let's go.
Don't get agitated!
Who are you really?
Why do you keep following me?
Police investigation. You are suspected of engaging in swindling activities.
Take a trip with us.
Swindling?
What do you mean by that?
- I think you are fake police, too. - Huh?
You are selling counterfeit Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain items. If this is not swindling, what is it then?
How dare you talk like that.
My Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain items are definitely authentic items with an honest price.
Everyone here knows about it.
I will not sell fake goods.
Are you here to create trouble?
Attack!
Wait a moment!
What if I can prove that your Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain items are counterfeits?
You are too bold in your words.
How are you going to prove it? On what basis?
Then, surely you don't know about this.
He is the youngest member of the Association of the Precious Stones of China.
He is a first-class antique collector and appraiser in the circle.
If I can prove that your Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain item
is a counterfeit, then you must tell me
where it originated from.
Young fellow, do not play any tricks with me.
If you are tired of living, I can kill you anytime.
He's crazy! Catch him!
Wait!
How could an ancient Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain item have a simplified Chinese word on it?
This... is impossible!
You are the ones creating trouble! Cripple him!
Stop!
- Stop! - Beat them to death!
Stop!
Impossible! This is definitely impossible!
Return my Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain item to me!
It is Boss Li who tricked me!
How are you? Are you injured?
We're okay.
I never expected that after sleeping inside there for one night,
the sun would already be up!
What's wrong? Did you use your eyes again?
Quickly take your medicine. You can't just stop taking it.
Thank you.
Why are you starting to show off again?
When there was danger, all you could do was hide behind Zhuang Rui.
Isn't that because I knew for sure you would immediately rush to the front to protect Xiao Rui?
Is there a need for me to do anything at all?
Furthermore, if I can fight like you,
would I still need you and Xiao Fei to come and save us like heroes?
But can you teach me some of your moves later?
At least, I can then protect Teacher Xiao Jia. Right?
- I think you should just focus on protecting yourself. - Right.
Wait a while.
Hello, Teacher Xiao Jia.
We were just talking about you when you video called.
Doesn't this prove that the telepathy between us has increased?
Say, why are you still so thick-skinned?
Well, this is the first time you video called me so early in the morning, isn't it?
What is it? You can't wait to see me the moment you get out of bed?
Who would miss you? If not because you sent more than ten messages in a row,
would I be calling you?
Sorry, Teacher Xiao Jia, I disturbed you from resting. I was just too excited. Okay?
Do you remember that
Old Wu mentioned someone by the name of Boss Li yesterday?
Looks like this Boss Li is the person we are looking for.
Come, let's get into the car.
Why are you looking for me?
Do you know what day it is today?
What day is it?
Today is the day commemorating the 45th day of us being in love.
Teacher Xiao Jia, you are still so full of personality!
Bro, let's go!
Police Officer Zhang concentrated all his effort to finish this case and interrogated Old Wu.
But this Old Wu only has superficial knowledge about Boss Li.
He doesn't know anything about the designated venue for transactions and his telephone number.
This person is very careful.
Those in this trade are most afraid of having their dens exposed.
They will definitely hide everything closely. I have already entrusted Old Zeng to go and find out more about it.
We should have some results.
Furthermore, this name "Boss Li" is too widespread.
There is nothing special about it at all.
Even a code name is stronger than this.
Feifei, get someone to check that person's address.
Perhaps, we can find some clues.
That old fellow peddles these broken playthings the all day long,
but I didn't see him earn much from it. I also haven't seen his goods.
The few broken boxes here are all there is.
I was thinking of selling them off as junk.
Please have some water.
Then, do you know someone by the name of Boss Li?
How can I care so much about all these things?
I don't even get to see Old Wu much myself at all.
Oh, right. Have you been burning straw lately?
Straw?
We stopped burning it a long time ago. Only the villages further away are still doing it.
Here? And it's even called Garden Village?
I think it's more like an abandoned village.
Old Zeng found out there were five bosses by the name of Li around here.
There's one living here in this Garden Village.
Let's go.
Wait! Wait! Wait!
Where are you going? Are you going just dressed like this?
If I were Boss Li, I would not like you, either.
How many times have I told you?
Rich people like us must look like rich people.
Am I right?
How about it? Is it worthy of your attention?
This Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain item has a full body shape.
Its glaze is variegated and unrestrained.
Beautiful. Very beautiful.
You know the goods.
Okay, I want it. Do you have any others?
There are really not many authentic items around now.
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♫ Can't tell apart whose faces are these ♫
♫ Seeking the crowd, only finding moon in the water ♫
♫ Dream is like smoke, disappearing at one glance ♫
♫ When we meet again, what year would it be ♫
♫ How many years did love go through ♫
♫ Before it was able to exchange for this moment ♫
♫ This moment that you gave ♫
♫ Even if it is goodbye forever ♫
♫ How many years must I still must miss ♫
♫ Before I can cultivate this tribulation ♫
♫ No matter how many tribulations ♫
♫ I will still return to your side ♫
♫ Can't tell apart whose faces are these ♫
♫ Seeking the crowd, only finding moon in the water ♫
♫ Dream is like smoke, disappearing at one glance ♫
♫ When we meet again, what year would it be ♫
♫ How many years did love go through ♫
♫ Before it was able to exchange for this moment ♫
♫ This moment that you gave ♫
♫ Even if it is goodbye forever ♫
♫ How many years must I still must miss ♫
♫ Before I can cultivate this tribulation ♫
♫ No matter how many tribulations ♫
♫ I will still return to your side ♫
♫ Return again ♫
♫ to your side ♫