Episode Summary
The long-standing feud between the Gun and Ma families finally ends with a peaceful dinner. A suspicious photographer causes a stir in the village, but the locals realize he is a professional after a tense confrontation. In the city, Ma Qinghao and Gun Yueliang successfully pitch their village's culture to investors, securing interest from a major business group.
Spoiler Alert
Burying the Hatchet
We start with a massive breakthrough. Grandma Wu Enyun finally got through to Gun Dayue. Her words worked like magic. He actually sat down and thought about the years of fighting. He realized it was time to let it go.
Ma Yongbing had a similar change of heart. He listened to his son’s advice. He decided to stop fighting Gun Dayue. Both families felt a huge weight lift off their shoulders. They even started planning a joint family gathering. This is a huge deal for the village.
The Stranger with the Camera
A photographer named Zhou Qizheng showed up in the village. He was just looking for scenery. But Lu Guifu was watching him. Lu Guifu is a veteran. He has sharp instincts. He watched Zhou for a while and then reported back to Ma Qinghao.
Most people thought Lu was overreacting. They figured the guy was just a hobbyist. Lu disagreed. He worried the photos might get used by bad people. Ma Qinghao didn't care at first. He didn't think Cliff Village had any dark secrets to hide.
Then Lu dropped a bomb. He said Zhou was acting flirty and taking too many pictures of Gun Yueliang. That changed everything. Ma Qinghao got furious instantly. He wanted to go confront the guy right then. Wu Aicao stepped in. He stopped Ma Qinghao and Gun Changpu from doing anything stupid. He told them to get the facts first. They didn't need an embarrassing mix-up.
The Interrogation
Zhou followed Gun Yueliang to the embroidery workshop. He took close-ups of the stitching. He also took photos of the women working there. Gun Changpu played detective. He tailed Zhou the whole way. He saw Zhou laughing with the ladies. In his mind, this confirmed Zhou was just an old creep.
Gun Changpu rounded up the posse. He grabbed Ma Qinghao and Wu Aicao. They tricked Zhou into going down to the river. They surrounded him. They started grilling him. Zhou didn't panic at all. He actually laughed. He said it felt like a tribunal. Then he pulled out his ID from the Photography Association.
The guys checked a news video online. It confirmed Zhou was legit. They felt terrible. They apologized profusely. They even offered to let him stay for free. Zhou politely said no. He had plans to visit a nature reserve. But he did do one favor. Wu Aicao wanted to learn how to use high-end camera gear. Zhou agreed to teach him.
Showtime in the City
The Cultural Industry Promotion Conference kicked off. Zhang Wenzhong gave the opening speech. Ma Qinghao was a bundle of nerves. Gun Yueliang had to calm him down. He went on stage wearing a handmade Miao outfit. He nailed it. He spoke about mixing tradition with modern economics. Gun Yueliang modeled the clothes. She explained the cultural meaning behind them. They made a great team.
Zhang Wenzhong introduced them to a VIP afterward. His name was Han Zhouzhong. He runs the Green Distance Group. He loved the embroidery. He saw real potential in Cliff Village. But he gave them a warning. He said his group only invests if the local policies are real. He hates watered-down promises.
Xiao Baihe stepped up. She promised him they were honest. She said they rely on facts. She invited him to come see for himself. Han liked that answer. He agreed to visit. He swapped contact info with An Ying.
A New Chapter
An Ying wanted the team to stay in Shanghai longer. They couldn't do it. They had to prep for the "Village Show" back home. They left feeling good about the trip.
Back in the village, a miracle happened. Gun Dayue and Ma Yongbing sat at the same dinner table. It was the first time in nearly eight years. They ate together peacefully. The old grudge is officially dead.
