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[The Golden Eyes]
[Episode 42]
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.
Right. In the market, it's really rare to see
a Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain like this now. It's hard for this quality to come by.
You're right!
To be honest, my father
really loves collecting antiques.
- Me, too. - He loves the Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains the most.
I flew all around the globe just to find him these items.
You're filial.
How about this? I'll buy all the Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains
that you have.
Boss Li, we as children
just want to please our elders.
Help us, will you?
Well...
I don't have a lot, but what I have are all authentic items.
However, you will have to wait.
If you give me two days, I will be able to find more authentic pieces for you.
Okay, I'll wait for your good news.
Good. Good.
Would it be okay if you pay a deposit first?
I don't understand.
Why would a boss who deals with millions of cash
live in a place like this?
This place is well-hidden and low-key, so it is unlikely to attract the attention of investigators.
This Boss Li seems so ordinary.
He doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would be pulling strings behind the scenes.
What's wrong? You used your eyes again?
I looked at that Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain earlier.
There's also a "Feng" word inside.
If this boss really treated us as some dumb tycoon,
he will surely make a move soon.
Xiao Fei, let's do this. We'll find a place to hide later.
If he comes out, we'll quickly follow him.
I think you should take Zhuang Rui home so he can rest.
Xiao Yun and I will stay here to keep watch.
I agree. Take him home so he can rest and be better prepared for further action.
Just let us do a low-key task of doing surveillance.
- Go. - All right.
Let's go. Get in the car.
Why are you getting in the car?
We have one, so why are we not getting on it?
It's too eye-catching for us to ride a car in a village like this. Do you want everyone to know that we're here to stalk?
Let's go!
What are you doing?
Take your shoes off!
I...
Why has everyone closed their doors during the day? It feels weird.
We just saw Boss Li come this way,
but how come there's no trace of him now?
Who's to blame here? If you weren't so slow, we wouldn't have lost him.
You try walking barefoot! I am almost freezing to death!
You chose not to wear shoes.
What shoes?
These shoes? Zhuang Rui wouldn't be able to wear them, either!
What are we going to do now? I am cold and starving!
There's a restaurant here.
Wait...
Don't close your door!
We are starving. Can you let us in and give us some food?
Our business hours are over.
Just give us some food. We'll leave as soon as we are done eating.
We've sold everything. Come back tomorrow.
No, just let us in and sit for a while.
Look, we are new here.
We couldn't even see anyone else around. Please be kind.
Okay, please come in.
Thanks.
I recently accepted a huge order.
Try rushing another batch of goods within five to six days.
You mustn't delay my deal.
You better listen.
If you dare carve anything inside these things again,
I'll kill you.
You two don't look like locals, so why did you come to our place?
That, sister, there's something you don't know. My wife is pregnant.
The pressure in the big city is too huge.
We're unable to rent a house nor buy a car, and even endure inhaling smog every day.
I can't let my wife and the child in her womb suffer, right?
You're quite a good man. You bear to walk barefoot and have your wife wear your shoes.
Since you're pregnant, you shouldn't wear shoes like that anymore.
Sister, you know me so well.
I was thinking of taking my wife to a place with verdant hills and limpid water to live the rest of our days.
I then searched online for pictures and found that this place looked good.
But upon coming here, how come this is called Garden Village? I didn't even see a flower.
We even got lost. Aren't we miserable?
That picture of yours must be from years ago.
Before, the air here was very good and the scenery was very beautiful.
Really?
Then, how come it became desolate like this?
At the north of the village, someone acquired our village factory.
At the start, everyone was fighting to get a job there.
But in the end, we heard that there are ghosts in the factory.
Slowly, the factory became deserted and abandoned.
An abandoned factory?
Do you know where it is? Is there anyone in there still?
It's in that deserted area in the north of the village.
It has been abandoned, so how could there still be people in there?
I even heard that noises can be heard from there at night.
There are smoke, flames, and ghost shadows.
A few days ago, someone even went missing near that area.
Everyone is quite scared.
Hence, we will close our doors very early and not go out.
Wife.
Let's just go.
Mr. Yamaki, please take a look.
I didn't disappoint you, right?
An exquisite item.
Completely an exquisite item.
I never thought that the Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain craft that has been lost for many years
has reappeared.
How about it? I told you that for this deal, you would surely earn.
How about we sign the contract?
This whole factory will be yours.
Boss Li, you are such a straightforward man.
But you should know
that there are so many factories. Why would I choose to only work with you?
What I'm interested in is not just the factory.
More importantly,
it is this exquisite porcelain craftsmanship.
Of course.
In terms of craft skills,
it is priceless.
A priceless treasure should walk toward a larger and more vast stage.
Let more people understand it. Am I right?
I believe that no one can give you a price higher than mine.
This is ¥50,000,000. ($7,5 million USD)
I hope that you can sell me
your factory and all of its employees.
Jeez, isn't ¥50,000,000 a bit too low?
Of course. This is just the deposit.
Deposit?
I understand your rules.
As long as you sign this contract,
the road ahead is still far.
You will get your share.
Okay. After I sign the contract, I will give you the list of my employees.
What?
Ghosts? No way.
I fear that it's a man-made ghost.
Let me tell you, guys, that village is very weird.
There is not one person out in the streets. All houses have their gates tightly shut.
If not because the store owner was kind enough to give us some wantons,
we would have died on the streets. Am I right?
It's enough to act miserable while outside.
Must you still continue to act upon returning here?
Wife, you have a short temper because of your pregnancy. I understand.
What? Wife?
What? Only you two can act like a couple?
Can't Feifei and I act like one, too?
Let me tell you that my acting was way better than yours.
Right, Feifei?
That, we followed Boss Li going in circles there
and still lost him.
What to do now? Are we going to wait for Boss Li to find us?
No, I heard you two talking about an abandoned factory.
Since it's abandoned, how could there be smoke and ghostly flame?
I think there's something wrong with that factory. Let's go check it tomorrow.
What? You people are even forming a team to look for ghosts?
You guys go by yourself. I'm not going.
Didn't you say that you wouldn't come?
You... people are old, weak, and disabled.
I must protect you guys.
Who are you saying to be old, weak, and disabled?
Him. I must protect Xiao Rui.
Wasn't it because you were afraid of staying on your own, so you joined us?
I'm afraid?!
Let me tell you that if there's a ghost later, I'll hit it when I see one.
If two comes, I'll hit them as a pair.
You all don't interfere. Just let me do it.
I don't believe that there are ghosts in this world.
Anyway, everyone, be careful. Sometimes, people are scarier than ghosts.
It seems to be that place. Let's go in.
Let's go.
This factory is indeed quite old.
No, this place doesn't seem like it's inhabited.
How about we just leave after taking a glance?
Could those have been left by the past productions here?
This... is a shattered piece of porcelain that was just baked not long ago.
In making a Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain, you would need a fine white clay as a base material.
This was created using white clay.
It means that the ghost flames and smoke that villagers were seeing
are flames and smoke created from forming the Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain.
Then that ghost shadow must be the porcelain maker.
No, making a Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain isn't that easy.
There must at least be some equipment and tools.
But this is an abandoned factory.
Let's continue walking forward.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
How long must we guard this crazy man?
Just endure it a little more. After this batch of goods are done,
let's look for someone to replace us and gamble a little outside.
How long will that be?
I'll go take a look.
Don't go anymore.
- Leave it to us. - Peng Fei.
Okay.
Hold this for me.
Say, that crazy man, why won't he just focus on making the goods?
Who are you?!
Bro, we were sent by Boss Li to claim the goods.
- Get the goods? Boss Li didn't tell us that. - Impossible.
He already instructed—
I haven't made any move yet.
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It should be here.
Calm down a little!
Let me die! Kill me!
Calm down a little and listen to us.
We are not bad people. We won't harm you.
Why don't you just let me die?!
Who is the one making those Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains? Was it you?
I don't know! I don't know!
Were you the one who created all these Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains?
It's me. So what?
Hit me then. Hit me!
Only I can make such things!
Then how come...
the Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains here have no character etched inside them?
How do you know there is no word carved inside?
Boss, they are already in the factory.
Get all our brothers here!
Bring all the weapons! Do not let them get away!
- Go quickly! - Yes, Boss!
Who are you?
The Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains created by you
are exquisite, and can be passed off as the real items.
Why are you imprisoned in this place?
I'm Feng Guoqing.
This place was originally my family's business.
We specialized in producing modern art.
Later, due to the factory being poorly managed,
I owed money to Boss Li.
In order to pay my debts, I mortgaged the factory to him.
I was also imprisoned in this underground place
and made to create counterfeit Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains day and night.
He said when I was finished making them, my debt to him would be paid.
But how could he release me?
Teacher, do you often fire the porcelains at night?
Then, the rumors of the ghost fire and smoke are true.
Boss Li used this method to force you to create counterfeit Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains.
He is committing a crime.
Because I wanted to guard our family business that was passed down by our ancestors,
I once deceived myself, too;
that one day, I'd escape from here and expose this criminal!
But I never expected that
he went back on his word and was going to sell the factory.
He was even selling it to the Japanese!
I can never agree to that! Never!
Japanese?
Why are the Japanese meddling in this matter?
This factory has stopped production for so long.
It's also rumored to be haunted.
This business deal is definitely not a good one.
I think what he wants to buy
is your skills.
It is your skills in creating Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain.
I will not let him get what he wants.
I have already been used by bad people to do so many illegal deeds.
I will not allow something that my ancestors left behind to be sacrificed!
Master Feng, please don't worry. Since you met us,
we will not sit idly and not do anything to help.
Your skill is a priceless treasure. It is the pride of our people.
Those lowly people are short-sighted. They want to possess all this for themselves.
They need to at least ask whether the majority of our people are willing, right?
I am the first one to disagree.
We are still depending on craftsmen like you
to pass on and publicize our traditional culture.
So, we will definitely rescue you.
Yes.
Don't worry. I'm a cop.
This Boss Li is suspected of making and selling counterfeit goods.
He will definitely pay the price for it.
How did you know there was a word
carved in the Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain?
It was a coincidence. I broke a Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain.
At that time, I saw this word on the inner wall of this Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain.
But I didn't see this word on the inner wall of the Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain which I broke today.
I believe Boss Li must have heard certain rumors outside
and threatened you about it.
Oh, right. There is something which I don't understand.
Among those Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains which you've fired previously,
why was a word carved on all the inner walls?
They are all inside!
- Who are you? - Be careful.
Good question!
I want to know why this fellow is always carving words inside, too.
He ruined my good business.
Catch them all! Do not let anyone go!
Bring them into the vehicle first.
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You can't burn it!
Everything was all my hard work over so many years!
You can't burn them!
Old Feng,
if the old doesn't go, the new will not come.
I will build a new factory for you.
Don't worry, Old Feng.
I will build an even bigger workroom for you.
For the next half of your life, you will have time enough to work hard!
Stop dreaming.
I created those counterfeits for you
only because I wanted to protect my factory.
Now, the factory is gone.
I will no longer be manipulated by you!
I, Feng Guoqing, vow that
even if my hands are made useless,
I will not even make one more counterfeit!
Mr. Feng!
Don't move! Don't move!
Stop!
All of you, stop! Take control of the scene!
Are you all right! Get up quickly!
Are you all right?
Are you okay?
Isn't this... that year, you...
This is not mine.
Throw it away.
[Jinfeng District Police Station]
[Safe and Sound Jinfeng]
Thank you for your cooperation. You may leave now.
How are Feng Guoqing's injuries?
Don't worry. We have already sent him to the hospital.
Although the crime of creating and selling counterfeits is not a small one,
we've already cleared the plot behind it.
We will act with discretion and consideration.
Okay.
♫ Find the light too glaring ♫
♫ Went to change the white window curtain ♫
♫ Even during rainy days, I fear the lighting ♫
♫ I just hide inside my little world ♫
♫ Afraid that when I clean the room again ♫
♫ I will startle all of these ♫
♫ Your fingerprints are still very clear on the glass ♫
♫ Still hasn't changed ♫
♫ I never felt such an intense feeling ♫
♫ Like lightning hitting the surface of the calm sea ♫
♫ The raging water of my yearning ♫
♫ Is about to burst the dam ♫
♫ Toppling my little world ♫
♫ Being foolish until eternity ♫
Is your hand better?
Mr. Zhuang,
I'm really grateful to you.
Otherwise, I would still be locked up underground.
I was afraid I might have to create counterfeits for the rest of my life.
No need to be courteous. This is what I should do.
Boss Li was also arrested.
The police investigation has already been cleared.
You are a free man.
I have always wanted your advice on a matter.
How did you find out
there was something wrong with that Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain?
Could it just have been a complete coincidence
that you saw the word on the inside of shattered porcelain?
To be able to share such fate with you
is really a great honor for me. I am very happy, too.
But why do you persevere in asking this question?
I don't understand.
There should not be any problems with my skills.
I have a thorough grasp of the work as far as making Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains are concerned.
How did you manage to find any weakness in it?
If you insist on talking about weakness,
then it is because your creation is too perfect.
Perfect?
Is being perfect wrong then?
As they say, the moon waxes only to wane, and water brims only to overflow.
The Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains created by you were too perfect.
Although you produced its grace and charm,
it lacks the precipitation of history and vicissitudes of life.
I think you know that
the precipitation of time and vicissitudes of life can't be imitated.
It requires the vicissitudes of time, changes in the mountains and rivers,
and time, before it can be formed.
This is also the spiritual nature of the item.
This kind of spirituality
is endowed by both history and the maker of the item.
An item must have spirituality
in order that people might be able to feel
the vicissitudes and changes in history,
the rise and fall of dynasties,
the timelessness of a culture.
I can create its form,
but I can't give it a soul.
Actually, your skills are not below the standard of the craftsmen of ancient times.
If you would create things which you like,
I believe after hundreds and thousands of years later,
it will become treasures that people will fight over to collect.
I... can't. I can't.
I'm left only with this little bit of
a hobby.
Now, craftsmen with exquisite skills are getting fewer in numbers.
A great master like you is as rare as the phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
The Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains created by you are the only modern art pieces that
I am unable to find any flaws with.
If you don't try it, how would you know?
If you tried it, I will definitely be your number one fan.
Master?
Now, I can't even preserve the dignity
of a craftsman.
The laboratory was destroyed.
The factory was burned down. If we want to fire the oven again,
I can't even afford
just the production fees alone.
I can help think of ways for financing.
Hello, Mr. Feng.
You have a visitor. This way, please.
Hello, Mr. Feng.
I'll take my leave then.
Mr. Feng,
may I sit?
Thank you.
You are the one from the stock company
who wants to purchase the factory?
Mr. Feng,
I am very interested in
the antiques and crafts of China.
I really appreciate your Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains very much.
I am here this time
to invite you to make a trip to Japan.
I will provide you with the best work space over there,
the best laboratory, and first-class assistants.
In addition,
I will provide you annually
with production fees of not less than US$3,000,000.
You will be able to create
even more porcelain items that will surprise the world.
You are asking me to continue counterfeiting Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains?
No.
It is research.
It is to bring your skills to a new height of development.
It is to allow more people to understand, know, and worship you.
It is also to allow more people to understand, know, and worship
Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelains.
Sorry!
Please go back.
I can't leave this tiny piece of land that's China.
Okay.
Mr. Feng,
if you are unwilling to leave China,
I can build a factory in China
that belongs solely to you.
It will be managed by you.
I guarantee that
you will still continue to enjoy
the best treatment in China
and live the most dignified life.
In China, there were many nightmares in the past.
I hope you will forget them
and restart your life again.
[Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain camel]
This is really great!
Look. The face of that little Japanese is green with anger!
But I still feel hurt about my Tang Dynasty tri-color camel.
Even though it is a fake,
it would still be good if I could bring it back as a gift for Teacher Xiao Jia!
Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain! Tang Dynasty tri-color porcelain!
You are even thinking about it in your dreams!
I think you should stop thinking about this matter.
Go and get ready quickly. We are setting out very soon.
Okay.
We are setting out for the desert immediately.
My men should arrive there very soon.
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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 ♫