Beautiful Reborn Flower Episode 15 Recap
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The next morning, Ah Li and Lin Heping arrived at work together. Ah Li exited the car while Lin Heping went to park it. Qiao Man witnessed this interaction, causing her to freeze. Ah Li, noticing Qiao Man, approached her with a triumphant air, implying that Lin Heping would always choose her over others, despite any momentary distractions. Qiao Man, feeling a deep sense of unease, could only offer a polite acknowledgment.
Meanwhile, Yang Lan was getting a drink when she unexpectedly saw Mr. Ma, from the audit team, place a forged ledger into his bag. Realizing the accounting fraud was on the verge of exposure, Yang Lan immediately reported the incident to Ah Li. Ah Li, instructing Yang Lan to remain calm, urgently told her to arrange for He Jian Feng to go on an extended holiday, far away, and assured her that money was not an issue.
Elsewhere, Qiao Fang consulted a doctor about He Jian Feng's medication. The doctor informed her that using medical insurance could significantly reduce the costs. Following this, Qiao Fang messaged Qiao Man, asking her to go to He Jian Feng's house to retrieve his medical insurance card. Later, Qiao Fang, needing to find work, was recommended to Yi Pin by Xiao Zhi.
Han Sen, excited by the prospect of Qiao Fang working there, as it meant more opportunities to see Qiao Man, prepared a celebratory party. However, Qiao Fang had to cancel, prioritizing He Jian Feng's care. When Xiao Zhi went to Han Sen's office, he eagerly opened the door, expecting Qiao Fang, but his enthusiasm vanished upon seeing only Xiao Zhi. Xiao Zhi, observing his disappointment, chastised him for being lovesick.
Han Sen tried to justify himself, but Xiao Zhi left in a huff. Upon receiving her sister's message, Qiao Man went to He Jian Feng's house. Before she could even close the door, Yang Lan walked in, startling both of them. Yang Lan quickly made an excuse about being in the wrong house to see a friend and hurried away, leaving Qiao Man confused by the strange coincidence.
Qiao Man then went to the hospital to give the medical card to Qiao Fang. She asked her sister if He Jian Feng knew Yang Lan from their company, and Qiao Fang confirmed that Yang Lan had previously visited, claiming to be a colleague picking up items for him. Back at the office, Director Yan, accompanied by Mr. Ma, confronted Ah Li with the forged ledger, which showed a deficit of 10 million RMB, demanding an explanation.
Ah Li disavowed any knowledge of the ledger, claiming that He Jian Feng had always managed the company's accounts and was now unreachable, implying he had fled due to guilt. Director Yan, skeptical of Ah Li's claims, declared his intention to find He Jian Feng to uncover the truth, emphasizing that he would not let his investment in Li Ping Pavilion Studio go to waste.
As Director Yan and Mr. Ma left, they encountered Lin Heping, whose serious demeanor suggested he was aware of the issues. Director Yan curtly told Lin Heping to question Ah Li, as she was responsible for the company's finances, adding that he wouldn't hesitate to take action if corruption was involved. Lin Heping promptly went upstairs. Lin Heping immediately confronted Ah Li about the suspicious accounts.
Ah Li dismissed the accusations as the board of directors deliberately trying to find fault. Lin Heping reminded her that she had accepted Director Yan's investment, against his advice, to expand the company, and now they had a responsibility to explain the issues. Ah Li vehemently stated that she accepted investments for the company’s growth and insisted she would cooperate fully with the investigation. Lin Heping questioned why she wouldn't simply call He Jian Feng to clarify matters.
Ah Li replied that she couldn’t reach him and was frustrated by the situation. At that moment, Yang Lan rushed in, about to report something, but seeing Lin Heping, she quickly made an excuse about a supplier issue and led Ah Li away. Lin Heping, suspicious, took Ah Li’s phone and tried to call He Jian Feng, only to find it switched off, deepening his concern about the financial officer's mysterious disappearance.
Qiao Man returned to the office and was stopped by Ah Li and Yang Lan. Ah Li, in an imperious tone, demanded to know Qiao Man's relationship with He Jian Feng. Qiao Man, maintaining her composure, refused to discuss personal matters, infuriating Ah Li, who gleaned no useful information. As Qiao Man settled back at her desk, she found Lin Heping waiting there. Still simmering from her encounter with Ah Li, Qiao Man vented her frustration at him.
Lin Heping, intending to leave, was stopped by Qiao Man, who then inquired about He Jian Feng. Lin Heping, surprised by her interest, explained that He Jian Feng was the former Chief Financial Officer, and they were looking for him regarding company accounts. Qiao Man confirmed her connection, stating that He Jian Feng was very close to her sister.
Lin Heping, intrigued, pressed for details about their relationship, but Qiao Man, annoyed, refused to gossip, instead pressing him for more information about the company's financial issues. Lin Heping deflected, advising her to focus on preparing for the upcoming design competition. Meanwhile, Han Sen and Xiao Zhi ventured to a high-end wine reception to distribute flyers for Yi Pin Winery’s upcoming promotion.
Their efforts quickly disrupted the event, leading to a confrontation with Luo Chen, who rudely told them to leave. Han Sen, incensed, grabbed a wine bottle, but Xiao Zhi managed to restrain him. Undeterred, Han Sen decided to make a public spectacle, dramatically tossing flyers onto tables before striding out with Xiao Zhi. Back at Yi Pin, Han Sen found An Kailun preparing to return to Barcelona the next day.
Han Sen informed him about his plans for a wine exhibition, which An Kailun approved, remarking that such low-investment, high-return ventures were the key to prospering family businesses. An Kailun then instructed Zhu Fan to keep a close watch on Li Ping Pavilion Studio, ensuring all loose ends regarding the An Group agreement were tied up—either by retrieving the agreement or by leaving no trace to allow them to sue, thus making Li Ping Pavilion face public humiliation.
Zhu Fan readily agreed. Lin Heping later approached Qiao Man, who was preoccupied with finding a care worker. Lin Heping deduced she was looking into He Jian Feng's situation, but Qiao Man remained evasive. However, Qiao Man shrewdly pointed out that He Jian Feng's issues were connected to the company's accounts. Lin Heping, impressed by her perceptiveness, conceded the point.
Annoyed by his tone, Qiao Man declared she would soon be leaving Li Ping Pavilion and wished him and Ah Li a long and happy life together, which displeased Lin Heping. After work, Lin Heping intercepted Qiao Man, subtly using the An Group settlement agreement as leverage to convince her to stay. Lin Heping then took Qiao Man to his favorite noodle shop, a place he frequented since childhood and had only brought Nan Sheng to before.
He shared how he used night runs to relieve stress and deal with thoughts of Nan Sheng. Qiao Man remarked on Ah Li’s potential heartbreak, but Lin Heping countered that profound feelings didn't simply vanish. After their meal, as they chatted, Lin Heping subtly tried to ascertain He Jian Feng's whereabouts. Qiao Man, however, deftly sidestepped his questions, prompting Lin Heping to internally admire her intelligence while wondering what other secrets she might be keeping.
The next morning, Yang Lan arrived at the office exceptionally early, surprising Mo Hui. Yang Lan stated her determination to win the upcoming competition. After Mo Hui left, Yang Lan noticed Qiao Man's USB drive still plugged into her computer. Seizing the opportunity, she covertly took the USB drive and deleted the corresponding design files from Qiao Man's computer. Later that day, Qiao Man was outside on a bench, checking her phone.
Ah Li approached, feigning concern, and tried again to extract information about He Jian Feng's location. Qiao Man feigned ignorance, prompting Ah Li to assert that Yang Lan could attest to seeing her at He Jian Feng’s residence. Qiao Man, in turn, questioned Ah Li’s motives for seeking He Jian Feng. Ah Li, realizing Lin Heping had not confided in Qiao Man, felt a surge of satisfaction, believing Lin Heping remained loyal to her.
Disinterested in Ah Li's pronouncements, Qiao Man simply stood up and walked away. Soon after, Zhuo Yang, having returned from abroad, arrived at Li Ping Pavilion seeking employment from Lin Heping. Yang Lan vehemently opposed this, urging security to remove him. However, Lin Heping, honoring a past promise, chose to give Zhuo Yang a chance, despite Yang Lan’s strong objections, and told them to get along as colleagues. The design competition began with Master Su Shan as a judge.
Qiao Man arrived late, visibly flustered. Ah Li, irritated by the delay, questioned her. Qiao Man, distraught, explained that her USB drive was missing, and the backup file on her computer had been deleted. Ah Li, scoffing, accused Qiao Man of feigning an excuse because she feared losing to Yang Lan. Lin Heping, unwilling to see Qiao Man's months of hard work wasted, intervened and asked if she might have left the USB drive at home.
Qiao Man, disoriented, admitted it was a possibility. Ah Li, impatient with the delay, insisted Qiao Man forfeit, citing Master Su Shan's precious time. To resolve the impasse, Master Su Shan suggested that Yang Lan proceed with her presentation first, allowing Lin Heping to send Mo Hui to Qiao Man's home to search for the USB drive within a twenty-minute timeframe.
