Lin Yan, an ancient book restorer hidden in the market, has a pair of eyes that can see through the essence of things and a heart as calm as an ancient well. He can read thousands of years of wind and frost in the mottled calligraphy and painting, and can feel the craftsman's sigh from the broken porcelain.
However, when his mentor's lifelong efforts faced the crisis of being swallowed up by capital, he was forced to walk out of his quiet study and step into the bustling city where materialism abounded.
When arty pseudo-masters harvest huge wealth with false knowledge and packaged stories;
When luxury brands that pursue fame and fortune use fabricated history and empty culture to build business empires;
When everyone is intoxicated by the flashy appearance——
Lin Yan became the only "other".
"This so-called authentic painting by Tang Yin, with its ink usage, is more like an imitation from the mid-Qing Dynasty."
"It is a pity that the 'token' on which the century-old brand heritage story that you are so proud of is based on is a fake that I just restored last month."
"The real luxury is not the price, but the accumulation of time and people's hearts. You... Have nothing."
This is a story that uses knowledge as a spear and ingenuity as a shield. See how an ancient book restorer, in the hustle and bustle of the secular world, uses a pair of golden hands to discern authenticity and distinguish people's hearts, reshape the world in the palm of his hand, and reach the top.
