Blue-and-White Porcelain: A Different Kind of Fireworks

Chen Mengyao is descended from a Jingdezhen family of ceramicists. He guards a family heirloom manual containing complete blue-and-white porcelain recipes from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, along with detailed instructions for their techniques. The remains of a Ming-dynasty workshop buried beneath his family's backyard are even more precious evidence, the sort others could only dream of finding, and many people covet them in secret. He and Wen Wanting grew up together and understood each other well. He had hoped that once their bid for heritage status succeeded, they could spend their lives together. But among their childhood friends, tangled romantic entanglements grew ever more complicated. By the time the application for intangible cultural heritage status was settled, the two lovers had failed to end up together. He could protect the craft of the kiln, but not necessarily his love; he could guard the ancient ruins, but not escape the schemes of others. Fireworks fade quickly, but only blue-and-white porcelain can endure the flames and be passed down for generations. After countless hardships, the craft has been preserved. But where should this cherished affection find its home?