Beautiful Reborn Flower Episode 17 Recap
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Qiao Man appeared visibly sad, prompting Xiao Zhi to ask if Lin Heping had upset her. Xiao Zhi offered to confront him, but Qiao Man quickly stopped her. Shortly after, Anthony called Qiao Man. He accused her of delaying repayment and informed her that he had filed a lawsuit against Qiao Fang. Qiao Man told Anthony to deal with her directly and not to disturb her sister.
Anthony, claiming he was divorced and had lost his wife, said he would lose even more if he didn't get the money and warned them to expect a summons. Disgusted, Xiao Zhi called Anthony "shameless" and a "jerk." Meanwhile, Lin Heping waited downstairs for Qiao Man. As she left, he stopped her, earnestly stating that his feelings from the previous day were sincere and that he didn't want her to leave.
Qiao Man reminded him that she was just a real estate agent and they hadn't known each other for long. Lin Heping confided that his life used to be solely about work, but after meeting her, it had changed, and he now deeply needed her. Qiao Man then questioned if his feelings were because she resembled Nan Sheng, or if he simply preferred that type. Lin Heping didn't answer directly, instead asking if she was willing to stay.
Taking his silence as confirmation of her suspicion, Qiao Man stated she could not accept being a substitute and walked away. Qiao Man found Qiao Fang at the hospital to inform her about Anthony's lawsuit. Qiao Fang was distressed, explaining that He Jian Feng's critical condition meant she couldn't leave him. Qiao Man suggested they ask Xiao Zhi and Han Sen for help.
Although Qiao Fang expressed doubts about Han Sen, Qiao Man assured her of their reliability, emphasizing their urgency. Later, Qiao Man invited Xiao Zhi and Han Sen to lunch, explaining that she and Qiao Fang needed to return to Barcelona to resolve the lawsuit and entrusting them with He Jian Feng's care. Xiao Zhi reassured Qiao Man that she and Han Sen would manage.
Curious, Han Sen asked about He Jian Feng's identity, and Qiao Man revealed he was Qiao Fang's ex-boyfriend. Moved by Qiao Fang's kindness in caring for an ex, both Han Sen and Xiao Zhi immediately pledged their help. Han Sen offered to accompany Qiao Man to Spain, but she declined, not wanting to disrupt his scheduled wine marketing event. Han Sen considered postponing it, but Qiao Man insisted he uphold his business integrity, as invitations had already been sent.
At the company, Ah Li confronted Lin Heping about anonymous online posts defaming Li Ping Ge. The posts claimed their Barcelona exhibits were returned due to poor workmanship and that their products were slipshod. Ah Li confidently asserted that Han Sen was behind the attack. Lin Heping cautioned her against making hasty judgments without proper investigation.
Ah Li, however, accused Lin Heping of being blinded by Qiao Man and unable to distinguish right from wrong, vowing to deal with the situation herself. After she left, Lin Heping privately suspected that Luo Chen was the real culprit. Lin Heping repeatedly tried to call Qiao Man, but her phone was unreachable. He then called Xiao Zhi, who informed him that Qiao Man had already returned to Spain.
Xiao Zhi pointedly asked if he hadn't known, then warned him to stop bothering Qiao Man, asserting that Han Sen was her boyfriend. She further threatened Lin Heping, stating she would not forgive him if he hurt Qiao Man again. Back in Barcelona, as Qiao Fang and Qiao Man arrived home, they were confronted by Anthony, dressed as a clown and aggressively demanding repayment. Qiao Man defended her sister, questioning why Anthony was so hostile, especially as her ex-husband.
Anthony, however, dropped a bombshell, loudly declaring that Qiao Man and Qiao Fang were not biological sisters. A furious Qiao Fang denied his claim and pulled Qiao Man away, telling Anthony to leave. Anthony, gloating that he had exposed the truth, declared they would meet in court. Ah Li later visited Han Sen at his wine marketing event. She directly demanded that An Group delete all online posts defaming Li Ping Ge. Han Sen, genuinely confused, denied any involvement.
Ah Li remained unconvinced, insisting he was feigning ignorance. Annoyed, Han Sen dismissed the topic and then turned the tables on Ah Li, accusing her of having romantic feelings for Lin Heping but failing to win him over. He mockingly offered her a "trick" to "subdue him." Outraged, Ah Li declared her personal matters were none of his concern, called him a maniac, and stormed out. Still in Barcelona, Qiao Man was deeply troubled by Anthony's revelation.
She examined old photos and pressed her sister for the truth. Qiao Fang vehemently denied Anthony's claim, accusing him of trying to create discord between them and reminding Qiao Man of his manipulative personality. She stressed their many years living together as sisters and urged Qiao Man to stop dwelling on it, as they had a court appearance the next day. Meanwhile, back in China, Ah Li had visited Lin Heping's apartment.
She brought him new bedsheets and bedding and proceeded to cook him a meal, subtly portraying herself in a domestic role. At the hospital, a bored Han Sen called Xiao Zhi, complaining about being stuck alone with a comatose He Jian Feng and urging her to relieve him. Xiao Zhi, who was cooking soup, told him she'd come when she was done. Discovering she was out of salt, Xiao Zhi went to borrow some from Lin Heping's apartment.
Ah Li opened the door and, recognizing Qiao Man's friend, deliberately flaunted her domestic presence. Upset, Xiao Zhi left. Inside, Lin Heping, recognizing Xiao Zhi's voice, asked Ah Li who the visitor was. Ah Li then told him about her confrontation with Han Sen, defending her actions. Lin Heping chastised her for acting rashly without clear evidence and warned that he would not accompany her to apologize if Han Sen was proven innocent.
Xiao Zhi arrived at the hospital, only to find Han Sen absent from He Jian Feng's room. She confronted him outside, scolding him for leaving the patient. Han Sen claimed he was hungry and that a nurse was now with He Jian Feng. Xiao Zhi sent him away, saying she would take over.
As Xiao Zhi entered the hospital, Yang Lan appeared, informing Xiao Zhi that He Jian Feng was their company's CFO and she had been assigned to care for him. She dismissed Xiao Zhi and then called Ah Li to confirm Xiao Zhi had been sent away. Yang Lan traveled to Shenzhen to meet He Jian Feng's only known relative, a pregnant woman. The woman expressed her sorrow over He Jian Feng's condition and her inability to care for him.
Yang Lan offered for her company to take full responsibility for his care and presented an authorization letter for her to sign. Grateful, the woman signed the document. Yang Lan then gave her money from the chairman and called Ah Li to report that everything was settled. Meanwhile, Director Yan visited Li Ping Ge, expressing serious concerns about the online smear campaign. He emphasized the upcoming Shenzhen International Artwork Exhibition and reminded Lin Heping of his ultimate responsibility as chairman.
After Qiao Fang's court case concluded successfully, the two sisters returned to China. Lin Heping intercepted Qiao Man at her doorstep, reproaching her for leaving without informing him. Inside, Xiao Zhi told Qiao Man that Yang Lan was now caring for He Jian Feng, explaining that they were taking turns since he was a company employee.
Qiao Man was immediately alarmed, questioning why Yang Lan was involved, especially since she knew Ah Li and Yang Lan had been secretly searching for He Jian Feng. She suspected their intentions were far from noble. Qiao Man rushed to the hospital, only to discover He Jian Feng had been secretly transferred. She stormed into Li Ping Ge, interrupting Ah Li's meeting and demanding to know his whereabouts. Ah Li feigned ignorance. Lin Heping intervened, asking what was happening.
Seeing his genuine confusion, Qiao Man told him it had nothing to do with him but warned Ah Li of greater embarrassment if she refused to cooperate. Lin Heping followed Qiao Man out, pleading for an explanation. Qiao Man revealed that Yang Lan and Ah Li had conspired to transfer He Jian Feng, who was Qiao Fang's ex-lover. She was convinced Ah Li had hidden him out of guilt.
Lin Heping urged Qiao Man to trust Ah Li, suggesting she only meant to ensure He Jian Feng received good care. Qiao Man, however, expressed doubt in his judgment and demanded that He Jian Feng be returned immediately. Later, Han Sen visited Qiao Man's home, where Qiao Fang and Xiao Zhi were discussing their concerns. Xiao Zhi immediately accused a jovial Han Sen of falling into Yang Lan's trap, and the two began to argue heatedly.
At the company, Lin Heping confronted Ah Li, demanding the truth. Ah Li reiterated that He Jian Feng's well-being was crucial to Li Ping Ge and denied any wrongdoing. When Lin Heping pressed her for his location, Ah Li, convinced he was siding with Qiao Man, refused to disclose it.
Lin Heping reminded her of his position as a partner, but Ah Li retorted that their agreement confined his authority to product management, warning him not to interfere in other company matters.
