Episode 21 recap: Zhao Jun started dating Dun Ge.
Chen Xun Yao relentlessly pursued Ke Yan in order to make her completely give up. To achieve this, Ke Yan directly confessed that she had a girlfriend, Chen Xiao Man. By doing so, she violated Chen Xun Yao's biggest taboo. Chen Xun Yao ran home, crying and begging her parents to kick Chen Xiao Man out and not allow her to continue living in their house.
Chen Xun Tong, confused by the situation, asked Chen Xun Yao why she was so upset. Furthermore, Chen Xiao Man admitted that she and Ke Yan were already in a romantic relationship before the prohibition. Finally, Chen Xun Tong understood that Chen Xun Yao also had feelings for Ke Yan.
Xu Man quietly comforted Chen Xun Yao, saying that there are good options everywhere in the world, and she would find more suitable candidates for her beloved daughter. Any one of them would be better than Ke Yan. Ke Yan went to discuss with Ma Mu Zhi, wanting to renovate the Huizi Building to attract more young artists and entrepreneurs to the town. Ma Mu Zhi was interested in this plan and, unable to resist Ke Yan's plea, agreed to provide funding and cooperate.
In the evening, Xu Man went to Chen Xiao Man's room and pretended to care about her love life. She heard that Chen Xiao Man had feelings for Ke Yan since their time in Beijing, so she immediately went to Chen Hua Feng's room and exaggeratedly claimed that Chen Xiao Man and Ke Yan had become a couple in Beijing. She urged Chen Hua Feng to quickly consider preparing the dowry.
Xu Man had ulterior motives. She knew very well that according to the rules of Ji Feng, someone closely associated with capital could not inherit the family's techniques. Therefore, Xiao Man could no longer be Chen Hua Feng's apprentice. Chen Hua Feng disliked hearing this. He had just publicly announced that he accepted Chen Xiao Man as his apprentice, so how could he dismiss her because of this baseless matter?
Feeling frustrated, Chen Hua Feng went to his sister's house and told Chen Hua Yun what had happened recently. Chen Hua Yun hit the nail on the head—Xu Man exaggerated Chen Xiao Man's relationship with Ke Yan because she was ultimately concerned about the family's industry falling into someone else's hands. Xu Man had two children, and naturally, she would do everything possible to ensure they inherited the future of the industry.
Chen Hua Feng is also well aware of this, but given the current situation, Chen Xun Tong is simply unable to manage Ji Feng well, and he himself is reluctant to take the risk of taking out the business that has been the effort of several generations in the family. Ke Yan and Liu Shang have started competing for the project of renovating the ancient street. Liu Shang has a wealthy backer, so Ke Yan doesn't have the advantage and can only be more meticulous in the planning and details of the entire ancient city.
Chen Xiao Man and Chen Hua Feng are dedicated to making giant porcelain vases. With the guidance of their master, Chen Xiao Man makes progress every day, and she is very happy with her work. Ke Yan and Xie Jun Yao are also intensifying their efforts in promotion. Xie Jun Yao wants to package Chen Xiao Man with a high-profile image, creating an image of an expert. Ke Yan is enchanted by the porcelain vase that Chen Xiao Man has just fired and reminds Xie Jun Yao that there is no need for excessive packaging. Given Chen Xiao Man's current abilities, she is fully capable of being a spokesperson.
Zhao Jun often invites Dun Ge to hang out. One time, Dun Ge arrived late. Just before that, she was chatting with Chen Xiao Man, and they talked about each other's lives. Dun Ge confessed that she recently lost her job in Beijing and may not be able to pay off her debts all at once.
Chen Xiao Man comforted her, telling her not to worry. Now that the two sisters are working together at the Royal Kiln, they can support each other. As long as they're alive, there's no obstacle they can't overcome. Zhao Jun noticed that Dun Ge's eyes were slightly red and heard her talk about her life in Beijing, and couldn't help but feel compassion. He personally drove to Shanghai and brought her a carefully selected gift. Although Dun Ge initially refused such a valuable gift, Zhao Jun's sincere attitude touched her.
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