Resumo do episódio 5 de Glaze of Love
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Zhao Xiaocen spent a quiet afternoon in the courtyard of the antique shop, mesmerized by the simple beauty of water drops on lotus leaves. When Xu Xiao approached her, she shared her unique perspective: to her, each water bead was a tiny world, and as they merged, they moved together like knights before flowing into the fish pond. She explained that due to her fragile health as a child, she spent a lot of time confined to a bed.
To pass the time during intravenous drips, she learned to find wonder in overlooked details, like the changing colors and shapes of clouds. While she worried her observations were childish, Xu Xiao found her way of looking at the world full of vitality. Later that evening, when Zhao Xiaocen returned home, her mother, who was applying a face mask, expressed concern over her being late and made sure she drank her medicine, highlighting her ongoing health management.
During a professional course, Ms. Yue Qixin lectured the class on the history of Jingdezhen’s official kilns. She explained that in ancient times, only the finest porcelain was sent to the imperial palace, while the remaining pieces were smashed and buried to prevent imitations. Ms. Yue described the evolution of the local "Ghost Market," which originated in the 1990s as a dawn market for unidentified goods.
She then assigned a practical task: students were to visit the local sculpture porcelain factory and select a single fragment dating from before the Republic of China for under 100 yuan. She warned them that despite the stall owners' claims, the market was full of imitations, making this a true test of their discernment. While seeking shelter from the rain, Zhao Xiaocen visited an antique stall where a blue and white porcelain fragment caught her eye.
The owner claimed it was a genuine Qianlong era piece and spoke at length about "destiny," insisting that every fragment has a fated owner. Although he initially asked for 950 yuan, he offered Zhao a "student price" of 300 yuan after learning she was a freshman at the University of Pottery. He also asked if she was a student of Yue Qixin, admitting he was somewhat familiar with the teacher.
The following day, Zhao Xiaocen showed her find to Xu Xiao, who initially believed it was authentic. However, during the class inspection, Ms. Yue quickly identified it as a fake and even knew exactly which shop it came from. She used the moment to remind the students that in the antique world, a lack of knowledge often results in paying a "tuition fee." While Xu Xiao tossed the fragment into a trash can, Zhao Xiaocen secretly retrieved it later.
To her, the piece remained beautiful and personally valuable despite its lack of historical significance. Ms. Yue then transitioned the class to the production side of identification. She explained that to truly understand fakes, one must understand the process of making them. She tasked the students with imitating classic Yuan Dynasty blue and white patterns on porcelain. These works would be fired in a kiln and graded based on their execution.
Meanwhile, Xu Xiao returned home at his mother’s request to look through his father’s old belongings as she cleared out their former house. Among the items, Xu Xiao found a small porcelain rabbit his father had made for him when he was a child.
Despite the sentimental find, the moment was strained; his mother urged him to move on from the past, questioning why he chose a major that reminded them of the man who had caused the family so much suffering and hadn't visited them in years. Later, Zhao Xiaocen encountered their class monitor, Lin Yuexin, at a shopping mall.
Lin Yuexin was struggling with a claw machine until Zhao Xiaocen shared some observational strategies, explaining the mechanical timing of when the claws' grip is strongest and the best positions to aim for. Following her advice, they won several toys. Lin Yuexin was charmed by this side of Zhao Xiaocen and encouraged her to speak up more in class.
At the prize counter, Lin Yuexin used a membership discount to exchange their winnings for a large plush rabbit, which she gifted to Zhao Xiaocen. When Zhao Xiaocen brought the giant rabbit home, her mother was busy tutoring her younger cousin. While her mother questioned where the toy came from, her cousin tried to use the distraction to escape his studies. However, his mother remained firm, using Zhao Xiaocen’s lifelong academic dedication as an example for him to follow.
That night in the dormitory, the female students discussed the boys in their class, ranking Xu Xiao as the most handsome. The conversation turned to the fact that Zhao Xiaocen and Xu Xiao were often seen together, leading to speculation about their relationship. Lin Yuexin insisted they were just ordinary classmates and became evasive when the others teased her about her own supposed interest in Xu Xiao. As Zhao Xiaocen fell asleep hugging her new rabbit, she reflected on Lin Yuexin's kindness and felt grateful for the growth of their friendship.
