[Yummy, Yummy? Yummy!]
[Episode 7]
[Good night]
[Good night]
We're finally going back.
Why do I feel reluctant to leave?
Indeed. I'm almost used to living in Yong'an.
Once I'm back, I'll surely miss the ancestor.
Here it comes!
Smells amazing.
The moon is full now.
As long as our ancestor is won over
by this Spring Water Lamb, we can go back.
He's coming.
Hurry.
Welcome, Vice Magistrate.
I thought it was just an ordinary meal.
It's so lavish.
You even made many lanterns.
It's special because you're here.
- Yes.
- Ancestor...
Vice Magistrate, please take a seat.
All right.
- Sit.
- Everyone, sit.
Everyone, sit.
Liu Chang, take a seat.
- I...
- Let's sit together.
Uncle Liu Chang, hurry and sit.
Hurry and sit, Young Master Liu.
All right.
Vice Magistrate, try this Spring Water Lamb.
We specially made it for you.
Please.
Well... I won't stand on ceremony then.
- Delicious.
- Yeah!
Calm down!
Lady Shen doesn't have any more worries.
Young Master, you can propose
to dissolve the betrothal, right?
Since everyone's here,
I've something to discuss with you.
What a coincidence.
We also have something to tell you.
Vice Magistrate, go ahead first.
What I have to say is not urgent.
Uncle, please go ahead first.
No, no! You speak first.
Uncle, you should speak first.
Vice Magistrate, you should speak first.
Aunt should speak then.
Huh?
Let me speak then.
Vice Magistrate,
we prepared a farewell gift for you.
Farewell...
This garment was specially made by us.
We designed the pattern
and hired someone to tailor it.
We hope you'll always have brocade robes to wear.
That's right, Vice Magistrate.
We also made these lanterns especially for you.
We hope they can illuminate your future.
That right! Vice Magistrate,
I also have a gift for you.
I drew this family portrait.
[Our Family]
I also drew you in the center.
"Center"?
I guess it means I've been stuffed
into this spot.
It means that you'll always hold
the most important position in our family.
[Our Family]
Thank you.
But you just said this is a farewell gift.
Yes.
It's like this, Vice Magistrate.
We've imposed on you for quite some time.
We should return to our hometown.
Thus, we prepared some gifts for you.
They're small items personally made by us.
We also hope your life in the future
will be more comfortable.
We also tidied up your courtyard
and the interior of the house today.
I hope you don't mind.
Vice Magistrate, we've imposed on you
for this period of time.
Our whole family is deeply grateful.
This cup is a toast to you.
- Here.
- Here.
Here's a toast to Vice Magistrate.
Well... Everyone, stop standing.
- Hurry and eat!
- Come here.
Sit! Take a seat!
Come and sit. Let's eat!
- Vice Magistrate, help yourself.
- Quick, let's eat.
- Yangyang, here.
- Here.
Thank you, Uncle.
Earlier, you said you had something to tell us.
What is it?
It's a minor matter.
It's fine not to talk about it.
Let's eat then.
Here.
Young Master Liu, try this.
Thank you, Aunt.
This is the recipe for rice tofu.
We'll leave it with you. Keep it.
Don't forget to have proper meals after we leave.
Don't be busy with work
and chew steamed buns daily.
[Rice Tofu Recipe]
Aunt, these swaying lanterns
look just like fireflies.
What are... fireflies?
They're glowworms.
Glowworms!
Yangyang, I know a place to see glowworms.
Do you want to go?
I want to! Where is it?
- I'll take you there after dinner.
- All right.
I'll trouble you to look after
Yangyang for me later.
Let's go together.
But if we go out now,
isn't that violating the curfew?
We'll leave by the back door.
We can avoid the night patrols
without going to Zhuque Avenue.
The glowworms by River Cang
are Yong'an's most famous night view.
You will be leaving soon.
If you don't go this time,
I fear you won't get another chance.
Come. Let's finish our dinner and talk later.
So beautiful.
So many.
Uncle Vice Magistrate, when I go back,
I'll surely remember you
whenever I see fireflies.
Uncle Vice Magistrate? Don't call him that.
It's fine.
Aunt, I caught a firefly!
Yangyang, don't catch them.
Fireflies will die within a day if you trap them.
It's better to let them be free.
May you be free, too.
Freedom is my greatest wish in this life.
To be honest, when I first met you,
I thought you were the ancest...
You were a high-ranking official.
I thought you should be enshrined.
But after knowing you, I realize
you have a cold face but a warm heart.
I now actually feel you're like a friend.
It's a pity I'm just a passerby in Yong'an.
I don't belong here.
So, I decided long ago not to make friends here.
What a coincidence.
Me, too.
Then, we are not friends.
♫ The moon sets, shadows form a pair;
red clay surround the hearth fire ♫
♫ A season of longing sows
a bucket of red beans ♫
♫ The heart is burning, sorrow is chilling ♫
♫ Looking up, my cheeks blush red ♫
Aunt!
Aunt, look at the fireflies. So beautiful.
♫ Awake or insane, it’s all in the future ♫
♫ Can we not devise any schemes? ♫
♫ No extravagant hopes, no looking back ♫
♫ Think only about today,
don’t ask about the results ♫
♫ From the beginning till the end ♫
Young Master Liu, I've a major matter.
It can be considered a lifelong matter.
Please help me with it.
All right.
So, after that poetry gathering,
I received many poetic letters
from noble ladies of Yong'an.
My usual focus is
on deciphering oracle bone scripts.
I'm not very knowledgeable
about things like lyrical poems.
Please help me to interpret them.
- Here.
- I'll take a look.
[What's written in the book?
Kneel down, eat well, always miss you, read well.]
This praises your outstanding talent
and "battle of wits" on that day.
This praises you as suave, handsome, and dashing.
Is that so?
What is this?
- Handsome and dashing?
- This is even more impressive.
This young lady has a secret affection for you.
Come, let me take a look.
Give me one.
[Dreamed you were by my side.
Suddenly woke up and you were gone]
Are these letters delivered to the wrong place?
This is too unbelievable.
If I'd known it would be like this,
I should have commented
at the poetry gathering, too.
I could also have some fans.
- Joining in the fun?
- And so on, and on.
Here's another one.
How to be a confidante?
How to be a popular beauty?!
Darn.
I didn't expect people here
would have such good taste.
I'm a bit reluctant to leave.
I'll take this affection with me when I leave.
No matter how bad life gets later,
I'll rely on these to keep me strong and live on.
Listen, I...
Where is everyone?
This... This...
You simply don't understand me!
Based on my script, on a full moon's night,
we used a bowl of Spring Water Lamb
to touch our ancestor's heart.
We then bathed in the moonlight,
fell asleep, and woke up in the modern era.
The money we earned here can last us
for a few years when we're back home.
Honestly, I feel that,
it's much easier to earn money
in the ancient era than in the modern era.
I'm reluctant to leave Yong'an.
That's right.
Although you can't play video games here,
and there aren't many modern conveniences,
but it's easy to make money here.
Mom, it's even harder for me
to find a job in the modern era.
And our restaurant isn't doing well now.
Keep looking at me. It's still going bankrupt.
- Darn.
- I say, over here,
if we just cook some modern era food,
the money comes whooshing in.
Besides, I can have many more fans.
Isn't that great?
None of what you say is important.
I heard that next year, Yong'an will host
the first Master Chef Competition.
If we really stay until then,
I might make a name for the restaurant.
If I'm reputable, I can also have many fans.
If I'm famous, I'll have more fans than you.
Enough. You two, stop bragging.
Do you think I'm unaware of your abilities?
Have you both had enough?
Master Chef?
Actually, I think what Dad said isn't bad.
Look at Dad's appearance.
With a little grooming,
he's definitely middle-aged idol material.
Right, Dad?
Dad!
Actually, I also like Yong'an
because the ancestor plays with me.
How about...
we not go back?
No, I... I was just saying it casually.
There's no other meaning.
Actually, we don't need to go back.
In fact, it has some logic.
But Aunt told the ancestor a big lie.
What if he finds out?
Time is almost up.
Stop this wishful thinking.
Accept our fate and go back.
After all, we've so much gold.
Life will get better.
Fine.
I'll take along my fans' affections with me.
Take it.
[Our Family]
You'll always hold
the most important position in our family.
Don't forget to have proper meals.
[Eat on time]
Don't be busy with work
and chew steamed buns daily.
[Yunshui Manor]
[Welcome Home]
Finally, back to a place with wireless internet.
And find a place that buys gold at a high price.
Lady Shen.
Why am I still here?
Lady Shen, everyone was drunk last night
and slept in the courtyard.
Worried that you would catch a cold, Steward Liu
quickly sent you all back
to your respective rooms.
Thinking from another angle,
actually, from the very beginning,
we thought of all the methods for going back.
We've also tried them all.
Since we're really unable to go back now,
doesn't it mean we can only face reality?
Staying here...
it's actually quite good.
I'm not suitable for anything in the modern era
but I'm quite welcomed in this ancient era.
And our ancestor doesn't seem to be a bad person.
Why don't...
we stay here?
Open a small restaurant
and enjoy the ancestor's patronage
that we don't have in the modern era.
Maybe we'll end up as the richest family.
Shen Gongcai, look at the time now
and you're still thinking about this?
I'm not...
That's right.
Your younger sister is right.
Your "winning by lying down" mentality is wrong.
One must be positive
and strive when doing things. Right?
But...
if a force majeure's reason
is preventing us from going back,
and if I can enter the Master Chef Competition
and win the title of Top Chef of Yong'an,
that would be quite good.
Top Chef of Yong'an?
So, you don't want to go back?
A'Ji, all these years, your father
hasn't brought back much money.
Our family's having a tough life.
If we can really stay in Yong'an,
at least, our family
will have financial security.
- It makes sense.
- It makes sense.
[Yunshui Manor]
Food is served!
Vice Magistrate.
Round and Reunion.
Family Reunion is coming soon.
Enjoy. Take your time.
Fresh Reunion.
Sweet Reunion.
Go ahead and eat.
Grand Reunion. Small Reunion. Take your time.
Finally Reunited. Never Will Part.
Uncle, you've taken a lot of effort.
Vice Magistrate, I've another
presumptuous request after you finish this meal.
Uncle, what do you want? Feel free to speak.
All right.
I... I...
This... Actually...
It's better for Shaojie to tell you.
Wait a moment.
Please enjoy.
Brother Shen, go ahead and talk.
Actually, we want to...
It's just...
Forget it. Take it that I'm sleepwalking.
Vice Magistrate, we've something to tell you.
We've something to tell you.
Speak freely.
Vice Magistrate, are you hungry?
I'll cook more food for you.
This looks sufficient for me.
That's right.
Then... Vice Magistrate, take your time.
What could be that difficult?
It can't be that, you just said you were leaving,
and you now want to say
you want to keep living in Yunshui Manor?
I...
I guessed it right?
Actually, we indeed faced some circumstances.
We may not be able to leave for the time being.
We're really sorry, Vice Magistrate.
We can't find a place
to go back to for the time being.
So, we can only stay temporarily at your place.
Of course, we've also thought it through.
We earned a lot of money from our stall recently.
We plan to rent a place, open a restaurant,
and earn even more money by then.
In this way, we won't stay here in vain.
We'll pay rent.
What do you think?
Paying rent at the Vice Magistrate's home...
If word were to get out, it's like I'm accusing
His Majesty of an inadequate salary.
This...
Take it back.
You can stay.
When you've time,
just make a serving of rice tofu for me.
Rest assured!
Vice Magistrate. From now on,
your meals are all on us.
Old Shen! Young Shen!
- Thank you, Vice Magistrate.
- Thank you, Vice Magistrate.
You're relieved knowing that
the Shen family is not leaving, right?
I'm not.
No?
Young Master, you're so happy
that your limbs coordinate when you walk.
I...
I just did that?
Why are you dodging so far away?
If I don't, I'll be waiting for you
to deal with me.
Would I do that?
We came out of the Cui family together.
You are the best younger brother in my life.
How could I hold a grudge over a joke?
- I wouldn't.
- Really?
You still say I'm your best younger brother?
Liar!
I'm really not lying to you.
You're really my best younger brother
in this life.
Again? You've used this trick since we were kids.
I've been guarding against you for ages.
You've improved.
However, I haven't seen you like this
for many years.
Since the Shen family arrived,
you've become more relaxed.
But this betrothal must still be dissolved.
Imperial Censor Pei has no bad intentions.
If he finds out, he won't spread it.
But if it were someone else,
tracing things back through the Shen family,
your identity will be in danger.
Vice Magistrate, it's late.
You're not resting yet?
I still have documents to review.
What's wrong with you?
Nothing.
I've just been having problems sleeping
for the past few days.
Vice Magistrate, go back first.
I'll sit in the courtyard for a while
and go back later.
If you've any difficulties,
fortunately, I'm the Vice Magistrate.
Perhaps I can help you.
Thank you.
I'm really fine.
I'll head back first.
Come. This way, please.
[Juxian Alley]
Look at how lively it is.
Yes, that's right.
- Look, so many delicious foods are over here.
- Indeed.
It's said that the best delicacies
in the kingdom are in Yong'an,
and the best dishes of Yong'an
are in Juxian Alley.
If you want to open an eatery,
this is really the right place.
Look. The two most famous restaurants
in Juxian Alley are ahead.
The first one is Yunlai Tavern,
the most luxurious restaurant in Yong'an.
It caters to high-ranking officials and nobles.
You can taste whatever exotic delicacies here.
Look. The second one is Guixiang Restaurant.
Three generations of the Liu Clan run this place.
[Guixiang Restaurant]
It's now managed by Liu Feng, Third Master Liu.
- They emphasize elegance.
- How do you like this piece written by me?
- Scholars and literati love to dine here.
- Excellent.
On the fan-shaped west wall,
[Look Around and Open Your Mind]
there are inscribed verses
by the most famous poets in Yong'an today.
Aroma of rich oil,
steamed with light seasoning.
An expert!
You can smell the specialties of both eateries?
You're overpraising me.
Dad!
Father, you're amazing.
You call this amazing?
My goodness.
The chefs at Yunlai Tavern love to cook
using grilling and deep-frying methods.
Guixiang Restaurant prefers steaming
to preserve the original flavor.
The taste is milder.
If you ask me, it's not very original either.
Wait till my restaurant opens,
these two combined won't be my match.
Take me along...
Come, let's take a look at what's ahead.
Mom, look at Dad. You're not disciplining him?
This is the shop.
[Luo Ji Grocery Store]
Among the vacant shops in Juxian Alley,
this is the closest to the city center.
It's only 400 coins per month.
Remember, money isn't the problem.
The problem is that this shop is too ordinary.
Are there any better ones?
- Yes!
- Isn't this not bad?
This way, please.
You must strongly support me in choosing a shop.
This place is great. Isn't it?
Dad, I would have understood
if you had said that earlier.
You...
[Dried Fruits Shop]
For this size?
Are there any better ones?
Are there any better ones?
Yes. There are.
Take me to see them. Let's go.
This way.
[Jinxiu Tavern]
Among the vacant shops in Juxian Alley,
this is the largest and best one.
Too small.
Still too small.
Still too small!
Shen Jianshe.
Shen Shaojie.
Come here for a while.
What's wrong?
Wait. What's wrong now?
I'm busy here.
Time is money.
Shen Jianshe, are you overly confident?
- Are you overly confident?!
- I'm not.
Have you decided what scale you want to open?
And you are picking and choosing.
You think a two-story building is small?
Do you want to ascend to Heaven?
I... didn't... I'm using tactics.
Do you have the brains for that? Tactics?
That's right. Dad, don't make excuses.
You definitely have a problem.
As for you, Shen Shaojie.
- Mom!
- Why are you joining in?
- It's my fault.
- Why are you joining in?
Dear, just hit him!
Can you let go of me first?
You two, shut your mouths later.
Did you hear me?!
- I heard you.
- I heard you.
Grandma!
Madam, sorry about this.
Can I trouble you to help us find another place?
The location doesn't need to be too prominent.
The place doesn't need to be too big either.
You should have said so earlier.
Of course, I can.
- Money.
- Money is something you still need to...
Come. Look at this place.
This shop originally belonged to
Councilor Kang's family.
He has many properties. This shop is small.
He doesn't pay attention to it.
Only 300 coins per month.
However, there's one condition.
Councilor Kang loves fine good.
He only wants to rent this
to people in the food business.
Who is Councilor Kang?
- You don't know who Councilor Kang is?
- I don't.
He's the most famous food connoisseur
in Yong'an.
Do you know about the
annual Master Chef Competition?
That's his creation.
That Master Chef Competition, right?
Madam, how about this?
We'll pay you one year's rent upfront.
Can you give us a little discount?
How about 250 coins per month?
Dear, have you thought this through?
What kind of nonsense is this?
Besides, 250 coins doesn't sound good either.
It's fine, it suits you.
Make it 280. There's really not much profit.
You look like a straightforward person.
You'll definitely have a surplus. Make it 250.
The backyard has a loft.
Although it's not renovated,
it can be used as a storeroom.
Let's settle for 250.
All right, fine.
You really know how to do business.
Not at all.
Let's consider it as forming a good connection.
This shop is really a bargain.
That backyard connects to the alley.
When you expand later,
it's like getting half a shop for free.
Expand?
You can do that here?
Wait, this is not regulated?
Who regulates it?
Look at how much Yunlai Tavern has expanded.
It occupies half the back alley.
And it's still doing fine, right?
Don't worry. Nothing will go wrong.
Fine. Then... we'll take this place.
- Let's sign the contract.
- Yes. Let's sign it.
- Let's go now.
- Let's go.
[Yong'an]
Young Master, you just said that
the shops in Juxian Alley
violated the law with ill*gal expansion.
Someone must have discovered this in the past
but why wasn't this matter dealt with?
The water runs deeper in Yong'an.
The interests behind the East
and West Markets are deeply entangled.
The recent case of Young Master Yun
for embezzlement was easy to solve.
But we can't lay our fingers on many people here.
That's right.
For example, the two most famous shops
in Juxian Alley
are Guixiang Restaurant and Yunlai Tavern.
They have wealth and influence.
If you really investigate,
I wonder who behind them is involved?
Why not present a gift token?
Since I'm the Vice Magistrate
of Jingzhao Prefecture,
I can't neglect my duty.
Come here, A'Ji.
Look at the shop we chose.
Isn't it good?
And it's quite big, too.
A'Ji find someone quickly
to make a few cooking pots for me.
The pots here don't suit my hands well.
There's still so much work here.
A'Ji, you always have good ideas. Take a look.
How should we decorate this place?
By the way, A'Ji, the broker said
we can expand this place.
Of course, I'm afraid we might be investigated.
You decide.
You decide. I'm fine with anything.
Aunt, you seem a bit unhappy.
Do you still want to go back to the modern era?
Here's a lollipop for you.
Thanks, Yangyang.
A'Ji, you must accept reality.
Think carefully. Our restaurant
will go bankrupt sooner or later.
What's there to go back for?
What's worth missing there? Right?
Is it about your account with only 200 followers?
Or that "genius" ex-boyfriend of yours?
That guy...
A'Ji, I initially also didn't think much
of this place.
But after thinking later, I find it's not bad.
Think of our restaurant in the modern era.
It wasn't even a third of this size.
- That's right.
- We can make money here.
We also have the blessing of our ancestor.
- It's good.
- Yes.
A'Ji, talk to me.
Why do you want to go back so badly?
It's nothing.
It's okay. Talk about it. Don't bottle it up.
Bottling it up is uncomfortable. Speak up.
I just can't understand.
How could we suddenly
come to this godforsaken place?
Before, I worked day and night on side jobs.
I... It wasn't easy to save some money
to buy a dishwasher for our home.
It was over ¥3,000.
I never even used it once.
We tried to run a proper business here
and we're still looked down on.
They called us the lower class.
During the day,
I must learn to be polite to others
and I can't go out at night either.
Yes. We can sneak out
but it's sneaking out.
We don't have freedom at all.
You're used to it. None of you wants to go back.
- Aunt.
- Don't be anxious.
Take it slow.
We've only just started here.
Who knows? We might suddenly go back one day.
A'Ji, don't be anxious. Don't.
About this... you need to adapt slowly.
Yes. Look, isn't everything
slowly getting on track?
Since we're here, we should make the best of it.
Anyway, we can't go back. So, let's just...
Aunt.
Maybe.
I'll try to adapt. I'll be fine in a few days.
Yes. You'll be fine in a few days.
Don't worry.
We really have to survive in a society like this.
But what can I do while staying here?
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[Shaoguang's Food Notes]
[People in Yong'an brew tea
like brewing medicinal herbs.]
[They break the tea into pieces,
roast them and add boiling water.]
[Add scallions, ginger,
and tangerine peel for repeated boiling.]
Things changed after Lu Yu appeared.]
[As China's first key opinion leader
in the tea industry,]
[he wrote the epic bestseller,
"The Classic of Tea".]
[Tea then became a proper field of study.]
[Vice Magistrate Lin used the official tea brewing method
promoted by Lu Yu.]
"Where to Go" - Wang Weiyi
♫ Like a sunken boat in a dark current
not a single night fire is seen ♫
♫ It’s hazy ahead,
light and darkness intertwine ♫
♫ Sadly, the heart was toyed with by fate
several times and left hanging in the air ♫
♫ Falling into a fog, I pursue in confusion ♫
♫ If not for the thoughts stirring the heart,
creating conflicts ♫
♫ How could I know it’s unpredictable? ♫
♫ Had I known it would bond us,
we should never have met ♫
♫ The pain won’t stop until it ends ♫
♫ Persistently walking deep inside,
I realize how thick the fog is ♫
♫ Who knows where to go? ♫
♫ Passing through the mortal world,
looking back at the dream ♫
♫ Is it still there? ♫
♫ Like a sunken boat in a dark current
not a single night fire is seen ♫
♫ It’s hazy ahead,
light and darkness intertwine ♫
♫ Sadly, the heart was with toyed by fate
several times and left hanging in the air ♫
♫ Falling into a fog, I pursue in confusion ♫
♫ If not for the thoughts stirring the heart,
creating conflicts ♫
♫ How could I know it’s unpredictable? ♫
♫ Had I known it would bond us,
we should never have met ♫
♫ The pain won’t stop until it ends ♫
♫ Persistently walking deep inside,
I realize how thick the fog is ♫
♫ Who knows where to go? ♫
♫ Passing through the mortal world,
looking back at the dream ♫
♫ Is it still there? ♫