Nara, a historical famous city in Japan, the successor of the Tang Dynasty's elegance.
Lu Zheng and Lin Wan strolled through the famous Todaiji Temple, where various styles mixed with Tang and Japanese influence, and rather harmoniously at that.
"No wonder those who lived well back then said that Chinese heritage resides in Japan; they do have something worthwhile."
Lin Wan counted on her fingers one by one, "Architecture, painting and calligraphy, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, Tang swords, Tang martial arts..."
Lu Zheng nodded, "What a pity, they only learned the surface but not the essence."
Lin Wan couldn't help but chuckle, "Economic base determines the superstructure. Back in the day, Japan's culture was what we learned from."
Lu Zheng replied with a smile, "That's also the surface. After all, Japan does a good job with appearances, and we have to admit that."
"So what is the essence?"
