Episode Summary
In this episode, a wealthy investor and fan of Ma Qinghao arrives, promising a massive tourism project that could solve his financial problems. Meanwhile, Gun Yueliang is offered the role of artistic director for the embroidery factory to help it innovate, and Wu Aicao accidentally becomes a viral sensation, sparking his interest in live-stream sales.
Spoiler Alert
A New Player Arrives
Ma Qinghao's Money Problem... Solved?
So, we start with Gun Yueliang. She's struggling with a new embroidery design for an order. The traditional patterns she knows so well just aren't cutting it. She has a meal with Gun Changpu and Wu Enyun. Wu Enyun gives her some solid advice. She says innovation is fine, but you can't forget the fundamentals your ancestors passed down.
At the same time, Luo Xiaolin is stressing out. His son still needs over 300,000 yuan for his project. He doesn't see how it's possible. But Ma Qinghao is completely unbothered. He promises he'll figure it out.
And just like that, a solution appears. A luxury car rolls into Cliff Village. A woman and two men get out. They have a photo of Ma Qinghao and are asking around for him. The woman is Xu Baiyun. It turns out she's a rich fan of his and owns a cultural tourism company. She’s here to scout the area for a new project. Tian Yanzi watches this and immediately gets it. This is why Ma Qinghao isn't interested in Lei Tiantian. Xu Baiyun has the looks and the class. Guifu Sao argues that Gun Yueliang is prettier. But she admits Gun Yueliang doesn't have Xu Baiyun's money.
Side Hustles and Big Shows
Wu Aicao Goes Viral
Wu Aicao is just minding his own business. He's walking his little calf across a meadow. He runs into a couple who are live-streaming. They are super friendly and pull him into their broadcast. He starts telling the story of him and his calf. His simple words really connect with people online. The couple is moved. They help drive traffic to his own account. Wu Aicao watches his follower count shoot up. You can practically see the lightbulb go off in his head. That little idea about selling things through live-streaming is suddenly a real possibility.
The Embroidery Exhibition
Ma Qinghao gives Xu Baiyun and her team a tour of the old family house. They happen to run into Gun Yueliang and her friends. Xu Baiyun casually compliments Gun Yueliang's outfit. She says the clothes are exquisite. Long Fengbi immediately jumps in. She says the person wearing the clothes is even better. Then she quickly pulls Gun Yueliang away from the awkward situation.
Later, the embroidery exhibition organized by Xiao Baihe kicks off. The place is packed and buzzing with energy. Ma Xiumei gets on stage first to represent the embroidery factory. Then Gun Yueliang and Long Fengbi lead the other embroiderers in a fashion show. They all wear unique, traditional outfits. Even the young kids get in on the act. The whole show is a huge success and ends with a ton of applause.
Big Money and Big Decisions
The Ten Million Yuan Cable Car
The next morning, Xu Baiyun is eager to get going. She asks Ma Qinghao to take her back to the cliff they climbed before. They survey the area for a bit. Then, right on the spot, she decides to invest. She plans to put in over ten million yuan to build a cable car for sightseeing. The huge number leaves Ma Qinghao completely stunned. He then finds out she has a history with climbing-related projects. This isn't just a random idea for her.
Gun Yueliang Gets a New Job Offer
Xiao Baihe pulls Gun Yueliang aside for a serious talk. She's worried about the future of the embroidery factory. The market is changing fast. She says relying only on traditional patterns isn't enough anymore. They need to innovate. So, all the embroiderers want Gun Yueliang to become their artistic director. They need her to lead them down a new path. Gun Yueliang worries she won't have time with her teaching schedule. Xiao Baihe tells her not to worry about that. She just needs to provide the creative ideas. The factory will handle the rest.
Unexpected Help and Quiet Advice
The Art Expert in the Workshop
Back in the embroidery workshop, Liu Yangxuanyu happens to see the patterns the women are working on. He casually makes a few suggestions. The women find out he used to specialize in fine arts. They get excited and ask him to explain more. It turns out he has a great eye for color combinations and composition. Long Fengbi sees this. She tells all the other women to gather around and learn from him. The workshop suddenly feels like an art class.
Shen Yuechuan's Words of Wisdom
At the dinner table, Gun Changpu brings up Ma Qinghao's guesthouse project. She's trying to be subtle about it. But Shen Yuechuan picks up on her interest in collaborating. He gives her some very pointed advice. He says a good project is important. But a reliable partner is even more critical. He emphasizes that a partner needs to have vision and integrity. His words hit home. Gun Changpu seems to have a much clearer idea of what to do next.
