Episode 18 recap: Chen Xiao Man expressed her dissatisfaction to Ke Yan.
Ma Mu Zhi played chess with Ke Yan and asked him if he really intended to become the son-in-law of the Chen family. Ke Yan understood Ma Mu Zhi's meaning and made it clear that he genuinely cared for Chen Xiao Man. He mentioned that his relationship with Chen Xiao Man and their future plans were separate matters, and he would handle them properly to avoid a mutually damaging outcome.
Chen Xiao Man followed Xie Jun Yao's advice and received a closed acupuncture treatment, which temporarily relieved the pain from tenosynovitis. However, after the treatment, she was not allowed to get the injection site wet or engage in excessive physical exertion. There were also many side effects. Ke Yan saw the painful expression on Chen Xiao Man's face during the injection and couldn't bear it.
When Chen Xiao Man met Xie Jun Yao, she questioned whether he was the one who suggested the acupuncture treatment. Xie Jun Yao reminded her not to let romantic emotions cloud her judgment, as Chen Xiao Man was an indispensable asset for their victory. During the lifting of the ban ceremony, Ke Yan also actively promoted the event. He specifically attracted businesses near the Imperial Kiln, allowing ceramic craftsmen to set up stalls without any charge. The streets were lined with handicrafts for sale. Chen Hua Feng saw various fresh elements and realized that it was Ke Yan's initiative. He found the event very meaningful.
The sales of Extreme Wind Porcelain Company had rapidly declined in the past few months. Xu Man asked the sales department what was happening. Besides the monthly release of one artwork, there was a competing craft company called "Yu Jing" that emerged in the industry. Their techniques were equally impressive as Extreme Wind's, and their prices were much lower, making them highly competitive. Xu Man was curious about their sudden and rapid rise and believed that there must be some tricks involved.
Xu Man went to Yu Jing and met Zhao Zhi Hong. It became clear to her that Zhao Zhi Hong was Chen Hua Yun's husband and had worked at the Imperial Kiln for a long time, building a vast network of contacts. Some of the crafts produced by Extreme Wind could be replicated by Zhao Zhi Hong through certain means. Every time she saw this person, Xu Man felt nauseous, but there was nothing she could do. That night, she told Chen Hua Feng about her visit to Yu Jing, not realizing that Zhao Zhi Hong was the owner of the company. However, Chen Hua Feng chose to remain calm and comforted Xu Man, saying that Zhao Zhi Hong's greed would eventually lead to his downfall.
To help promote the company, Xie Jun Yao would arrange for some dinners without prior consultation. When it was close to the scheduled time, he would call Ke Yan. Although Ke Yan knew that Chen Xiao Man didn't like these arrangements, he still brought her along when the clients had arrived. To prevent them from feeling disappointed, Ke Yan took Chen Xiao Man to the entrance of the restaurant. Upon hearing people inside mentioning her name, Chen Xiao Man understood most of it. Nevertheless, she put on a forced smile and went in to socialize.
After returning from the dinner, Ke Yan remained silent and guilty. Chen Xiao Man couldn't hold back and finally told him that she truly enjoyed what she was currently doing. Creating a public persona was not her forte, and she hoped that Ke Yan could give her some space and not arrange any more business activities for her. Just like during the last interview for the public account, the first time she created a masterpiece that soared to great heights, it developed cracks not because of her hands being injured but because of her lack of skill. However, the interviewer insisted on showcasing her most outstanding and inspiring side for the sake of popularity.
After being scolded by Chen Xiao Man, Ke Yan felt confused and panicked. The plan had only just begun, and he had already upset Chen Xiao Man. If she were to find out in the future that he had been using her all along, she would never forgive him.
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