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Upon hearing this, Chairman Ma and the others were extremely excited, repeatedly praising Song Jiyun for her generous heart and kindness, saying not only did she inherit her father, Song Youliang's, mantle, but also his character. When Song Jiyun explained the reason for inviting them, Chairman Ma and the others were moved to tears, one after another praising her for leaving a way out for everyone in Jingde Town, as if Song Jiyun were the merciful Guanyin Bodhisattva coming to save those in distress. Not only did they reassure her to boldly collect the various families' porcelain blanks, but they also offered advice, telling her which business families were honest and reliable, and which were cunning and deceitful, some even eagerly offering to write her a list by hand.