Sister Dongfang’s family connection to Rou Lingzhi spans three generations. Her grandfather first discovered a wild Rou Lingzhi deep in the Qinling Mountains, sparking the family’s collecting journey. The next generation expanded the collection and began systematically researching care methods.
In her generation, Sister Dongfang chose not to be merely a collector but to become a cultural advocate and guardian. She built a comprehensive system for authenticating, caring for, and exhibiting Rou Lingzhi, allowing these family treasures to be shared with the world.
“Each Rou Lingzhi is a masterpiece that nature spent centuries sculpting — we are merely their temporary guardians.” These are Sister Dongfang’s oft-spoken words, and the driving force behind her life’s work.