In the modern drama Zhong Mo Yuan, Lin Yi Ran leaves her career in Beijing to care for her sick mother in her hometown. Settling in Taohua Town, she joins the Economic Development Office and witnesses the decline of the traditional Xuan paper industry, once championed by the thousand-year-old Xuan family. Determined to preserve this cultural heritage, Lin Yi Ran spearheads creative projects, from designing Xuan paper notebooks and securing wallpaper contracts in Beijing to organizing a grand cultural festival for the Four Treasures of the Study. Through her dedication, she not only revitalizes the local trade but also rediscovers her deep connection to her roots. Along the way, she meets Xuan Lu, a talented yet misunderstood artisan devoted to cultural innovation. Realizing they share the same ideals, the two join forces to forge a sustainable future for the historic craft. Zhong Mo Yuan is an inspiring tale of heritage preservation, community growth, and shared dreams.
Other names: 種墨園