Beautiful Reborn Flower Episode 19 Recap
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In front of the company, Zhuo Yang desperately pleaded with Xiao Zhi for reconciliation, embracing her publicly. Xiao Zhi, however, harshly rebuked him and Yang Lan, listing their inappropriate past actions, which drew widespread attention and gossip from onlookers. Just then, Yang Lan arrived and furiously confronted Xiao Zhi, accusing her of defamation. Xiao Zhi, unafraid, challenged Yang Lan to a physical fight. Zhuo Yang tried to intervene and got caught between them.
Ah Li quickly came downstairs and pulled Yang Lan away. Seeing this, Xiao Zhi slapped Zhuo Yang for protecting Yang Lan. Zhuo Yang angrily pushed Xiao Zhi away, only to receive another slap from her before Xiao Zhi stormed off. Qiao Man presented her marketing proposal for Li Ping Pavilion to Lin Heping.
She meticulously outlined the plan, which included inviting the renowned actress Xue Lai to be their ambassador, believing it would help turn the company's fortunes and quell online rumors. Lin Heping, however, felt Qiao Man was unfairly siding with Han Sen and hadn't considered his feelings. He pointed out that if they revealed An Group's past imitation of Li Ping Pavilion's products, the rumors would naturally die down.
Qiao Man found this suggestion unbelievable, arguing that it would jeopardize their hard-won truce with An Group and invalidate all their previous efforts. Lin Heping expressed his disappointment, feeling hurt that Qiao Man consistently supported Han Sen against his own interests. Qiao Man then accused Lin Heping of protecting Ah Li in the matter of He Jian Feng. Lin Heping denied it, but Qiao Man, unconvinced, demanded to see the problematic account book.
Lin Heping claimed he had never seen the book, reinforcing Qiao Man’s suspicion that he was indeed shielding Ah Li. Frustrated, Qiao Man reiterated that Lin Heping never considered her feelings, then left her proposal on his desk and departed in anger. Later, Lin Heping found a dejected Zhuo Yang sitting alone outside the company and invited him to eat.
Zhuo Yang explained that his primary reason for returning to China was to reconcile with Xiao Zhi, but Yang Lan's recent outburst had ruined any chance of that. Heartbroken, he expressed his deep regret. Lin Heping advised Zhuo Yang to move on and distance himself from both Xiao Zhi and Yang Lan.
However, Zhuo Yang was unwilling to give up, admitting he had felt like a "zombie" since Xiao Zhi left and realized she was the person he cared about most. Zhuo Yang also recounted his failed attempts to join An Group, as his applications were repeatedly rejected by high-level management. Lin Heping suspected Xiao Zhi was behind this. Understanding Zhuo Yang's predicament, Lin Heping suggested he attend Han Sen's upcoming cocktail party to approach Xiao Zhi.
Zhuo Yang worried about Ah Li's strict rules against attending An Group events, but Lin Heping promised to take responsibility if Ah Li questioned him. Zhuo Yang, deeply grateful, vowed his loyalty to Lin Heping. Meanwhile, at Qiao Man's home, Jo Fang was cooking while Qiao Man was reading. She discovered documents left by He Jian Feng that a lawyer had delivered to Jo Fang. Opening them, Qiao Man found they related to He Jian Feng's accounting firm.
Jo Fang expressed her suspicion about Ah Li secretly moving He Jian Feng, especially after his sudden illness and disappearance. She blamed herself for having gone to Spain, feeling guilty for not being there for him after he had waited for her for so many years. Qiao Man comforted her sister, reassuring her that she would handle the situation. Back at his company, Zhuo Yang was met with Yang Lan's sarcasm. She rudely told him to leave, expressing her disgust.
Zhuo Yang countered by blaming her for ruining his chance to get back with Xiao Zhi. Yang Lan scoffed at his accusation, but Zhuo Yang defiantly declared that he would reclaim his happiness. In a separate conversation with Ah Li, Yang Lan revealed that she and Zhuo Yang once dated, and it was she who recommended him for a job in Barcelona, which she now regretted.
Ah Li and Yang Lan also shared a condescending view of women like Qiao Man and Xiao Zhi, considering them "inferior." Han Sen met with Qiao Man, expressing his lack of enthusiasm for his upcoming cocktail party because she hadn't promised to attend. He presented her with a beautiful evening dress, insisting she wear it to the event. Qiao Man initially demurred, citing her lack of time and mood due to recent events, particularly He Jian Feng's situation.
Han Sen gently urged her to prioritize her well-being, promising to be her support and help resolve any problems, eventually persuading her to take the dress and agree to attend. At home, Xiao Zhi admired the dress Han Sen gave Qiao Man, though she felt it wasn't glamorous enough. She arranged for Qiao Man to borrow an expensive diamond necklace from a friend who worked at a jewelry brand.
At the store, Qiao Man was captivated by a different necklace called "The Beacon," which bore the same name as her painting. Despite Xiao Zhi's preference for a diamond one, Qiao Man chose "The Beacon" because she found it special. When Qiao Man tried it on, Xiao Zhi agreed that it made her look stunning.
Later, at the cocktail party, Xiao Zhi frantically presented Han Sen with a meticulously prepared speech, urging him to review it thoroughly due to the event's importance. Han Sen, however, casually dismissed it, stating he would simply read it on stage. Moments later, Zhuo Yang unexpectedly arrived. Xiao Zhi was both surprised and angry, immediately trying to leave, with Zhuo Yang following close behind her.
As Qiao Man, elegantly dressed in her chosen gown and "The Beacon" necklace, was about to leave for the party, Lin Heping called out to her. He complimented her necklace but suggested that the red dress he had given her would have complemented it better. Qiao Man, however, stated that her current dress was more appropriate, as the red one was "too dazzling" and might steal the spotlight.
On stage, just as Han Sen was about to deliver his speech, his notes were unexpectedly blown away by a gust of wind. Initially embarrassed, he improvised. From the crowd, Qiao Man subtly encouraged him. Han Sen, visibly regaining his composure, took a sip of red wine and launched into an eloquent, impromptu speech. He drew a parallel between himself and a fine Bordeaux wine that takes time to appreciate but ultimately proves trustworthy.
He openly shared his past as a "gangster" in Spain, crediting "a girl" with helping him find direction and rise from his failures. He concluded by introducing himself as the CEO of Yi Pin Winery and raising a toast to "the most important person by our side," implicitly acknowledging Qiao Man for her profound influence. The speech was a resounding success. Afterward, Han Sen met Qiao Man, who praised his excellent performance.
Han Sen then asked for an "encouraging hug," which Qiao Man, despite a moment's hesitation, granted. Lin Heping witnessed this embrace. Feeling a pang of sadness, he silently resolved to stop conflating Qiao Man with Nan Sheng and using her as an emotional continuation, vowing to move forward. The cocktail party proved to be a triumph. Han Sen attributed half of its success to Luo Chen.
Luo Chen presented his meticulously crafted proposal for venturing into the cultural industry, which Han Sen readily approved, agreeing to collaborate. Luo Chen politely declined Han Sen's invitation to a celebratory lunch, citing prior engagements at the magazine publisher. Back at Li Ping Pavilion, Ah Li called a meeting, demanding that everyone who attended Yi Pin Winery's cocktail party confess. Qiao Man boldly stepped forward, admitting her attendance.
Ah Li retorted that Qiao Man was not considered an employee of the company. Qiao Man retaliated by mocking Ah Li for hiding He Jian Feng's whereabouts. Ah Li then produced an authorization letter from He Jian Feng's aunt, Wen Jing, granting the company permission to care for him. She insinuated that Lin Heping also knew about this, attempting to drive a wedge between Qiao Man and Lin Heping.
As Qiao Man absorbed this, Lin Heping arrived to call Ah Li to a meeting. Qiao Man then sarcastically commented that she needed to get to know Lin Heping "all over again." During the subsequent meeting about Qiao Man's proposal to hire Xue Lai, Lin Heping supported it in front of the investor, Mr. Yan. However, after Mr. Yan left, Ah Li confronted Lin Heping, criticizing him for the decision. As Qiao Man walked away, Lin Heping followed.
Qiao Man angrily confronted him, accusing him of intentionally obstructing her search for He Jian Feng and making her feel manipulated. She speculated that he and Ah Li were colluding to take over the company and make He Jian Feng a scapegoat. Lin Heping seemed genuinely confused by her accusations. Qiao Man, resolute, demanded to know Wen Jing's current address.
Meanwhile, at Yi Pin Winery, the employees who had previously resigned returned, seeking their old jobs back now that the company was thriving. Han Sen initially met them with biting sarcasm and offered them probationary salaries, but after they all agreed to the harsh conditions, he surprised them by instructing Xiao Zhi to rehire them at their original salaries, to their delight. At the magazine publisher, the editor encouraged Luo Chen's cooperation with An Group.
Xiao Xi congratulated Luo Chen, but he revealed his true motive was solely to dismantle Lin Heping's power. Xiao Xi tried to persuade him to let go of his past grudges, but Luo Chen remained fixated on his desire to see Lin Heping's downfall. Frustrated by his unwavering animosity, Xiao Xi stormed away. Qiao Man obtained He Jian Feng's aunt's address from Lin Heping and quickly arranged to travel to Shenzhen with Jo Fang.
However, her plans were interrupted by a frantic phone call from Ben. His creditors had cornered him in a KTV, subjecting him to non-stop singing until his debt was cleared. Ben, desperate, fabricated a story about Qiao Man being his girlfriend to get them to stop and pleaded with her for help. Though angered by his deception, Qiao Man could not abandon him and took responsibility for his debt.
That evening, Han Sen was at Qiao Man's apartment, preparing a meal for her. While chopping onions, he was overcome with tears. He instructed Xiao Zhi to open the door for ventilation, which was seen by Lin Heping upon his return home.
