Beautiful Reborn Flower Episode 23 Recap
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Lin Heping confronted Luo Chen, suspecting him of orchestrating the slander against Li Ping Pavilion. Luo Chen, with an arrogant smirk, dared Lin Heping to prove it, intensifying their long-standing animosity to the point of a near physical altercation. Professor Su Shan arrived and intervened, dismissing Luo Chen before sitting down with Lin Heping. Lin Heping revealed his desire to secure Xue Lai as an endorser for Li Ping Pavilion.
Professor Su, already aware of Xue Lai's interest in the company, advised Lin Heping that Xue Lai could be persuaded with a significant piece from his art collection, a proposition Lin Heping reluctantly accepted for the company's future. Meanwhile, Qiao Fang and Qiao Man rushed to the hospital after being notified of He Jian Feng's critical condition. They arrived just as doctors were frantically wheeling He Jian Feng into the emergency room.
A doctor later emerged and asked Qiao Fang to sign a critical illness notice. The medical staff, mistaking the sisters for Li Ping Pavilion representatives, expressed their frustration, leaving Qiao Fang consumed with worry. Separately, Han Sen and Xiao Zhi met with Xue Lai, bearing gifts. Xue Lai, stating she would give An Kailun face, agreed to give Han Sen a chance to persuade her.
Han Sen, however, clarified he wanted to earn the opportunity on his own merits without relying on An Kailun's influence, which surprised Xue Lai. Later, during a magazine cover photoshoot, Xue Lai was dissatisfied with the professional photographer's work. Han Sen confidently stepped in, offering his own photography skills. Xue Lai, initially skeptical, challenged him, and Han Sen, wagering the signing deal, showed her a panoramic photo he had taken.
Xue Lai was immediately impressed, much to the delight of Han Sen and Xiao Zhi. While Qiao Man and Qiao Fang anxiously waited outside the emergency room, Xu Ah Li brought Mo Hui to the hospital. Xu Ah Li had earlier confronted Mo Hui, who was tracking her, and claimed she had already informed Qiao Man of He Jian Feng's location.
Upon seeing Xu Ah Li, Qiao Fang, distraught and furious, verbally and physically attacked her, blaming her for He Jian Feng's suffering. In the midst of this chaotic scene, the doctor emerged from the emergency room to deliver the devastating news: He Jian Feng had passed away. Qiao Fang was utterly stunned, then, overcome with grief, rushed into the emergency room. Just as Han Sen and Xiao Zhi celebrated their apparent success with Xue Lai, Lin Heping arrived.
Xue Lai, having already received a call from Professor Su Shan, promptly left with Lin Heping, leaving Han Sen frustrated. Lin Heping took Xue Lai to his private art collection. He intended to offer her a different valuable painting, but she was uninterested and instead became instantly captivated by "The Beacon." She asked for more details, and Lin Heping described it as a friend's painting, not technically outstanding but emotionally resonant. Xue Lai declared she would take it.
Lin Heping, however, reluctantly explained he couldn't give or sell "The Beacon," as its value wasn't monetary. He offered any other painting in his collection, but Xue Lai, feeling he was not being sincere, expressed her disappointment and left. After He Jian Feng's death, Qiao Man attempted to take her sister, Qiao Fang, home, but Qiao Fang insisted on going back elsewhere, leaving Qiao Man exasperated.
Later, when Lin Heping appeared, Qiao Man angrily confronted him, accusing both him and Xu Ah Li of being heartless. Lin Heping, confused, asked what was wrong. Qiao Man revealed He Jian Feng's passing and accused Xu Ah Li of secretly transferring him and allowing him to die alone. She then turned her anger on Lin Heping, accusing him of feigning ignorance and protecting Xu Ah Li for personal gain, vowing to uncover the truth behind the fraudulent accounts.
Lin Heping was visibly shocked by her accusations as Qiao Man stormed away. Meanwhile, Yang Lan visited Wen Jing in Shenzhen, bringing gifts and cash. During their conversation, Yang Lan deliberately slandered Qiao Fang. Wen Jing mentioned Qiao Fang's past of abandoning He Jian Feng to go abroad and questioned if Qiao Fang was now only interested in He Jian Feng's house, which she speculated was worth at least ten million. Yang Lan, hearing this, felt confident in her manipulation.
Qiao Man began packing her belongings to stay with Qiao Fang. Xiao Zhi, seeing this, learned the shocking news of He Jian Feng's death. Xiao Zhi tried to comfort Qiao Man and urged her to move on. However, Qiao Man tearfully declared her intention to clear He Jian Feng's name and expose the truth, advising Xiao Zhi to cherish the present, unlike Lin Heping and Xu Ah Li, who she believed lacked such appreciation.
Xiao Zhi, in turn, offered her unwavering support. Lin Heping confronted Xu Ah Li at the office, demanding to know if she had deliberately delayed notifying the Qiao sisters about He Jian Feng's critical condition to avoid responsibility. Xu Ah Li denied it, claiming she had a sudden realization that morning to share his address and couldn't have foreseen the outcome. She dismissed Qiao Man's accusations as irrational, pointing to her scratched face as proof of Qiao Man's unhinged grief.
Lin Heping pressed her, asking why Qiao Man would harbor such suspicions if Xu Ah Li were truly innocent. Unwilling to continue the argument, he then asked if Wen Jing had been informed of He Jian Feng's death. Xu Ah Li revealed she had sent Yang Lan to Shenzhen to deliver the news in person, considering Wen Jing's pregnancy. This information seemed to somewhat calm Lin Heping. Qiao Fang, consumed by grief, locked herself inside He Jian Feng's house.
Qiao Man and Xiao Zhi spent the night outside, pleading with her to open the door, but to no avail. The next morning, Lin Heping and Mo Hui arrived and found Qiao Man asleep at the doorstep. Concerned for Qiao Fang's well-being, Lin Heping tried knocking and, when that failed, cleverly announced that he knew who had made the fraudulent accounts. This ploy immediately prompted Qiao Fang to open the door, demanding to know the perpetrator.
However, before she could get answers, she fainted from overwhelming grief and exhaustion. At Li Ping Pavilion, Xu Ah Li arrived at work with a visible band-aid on her forehead, prompting widespread office gossip. Zhuo Yang quickly stepped in to defend her. Mo Hui returned and suggested a collection for He Jian Feng's funeral, but Xu Ah Li angrily shut him down, stating Qiao Fang had no legal standing and any support should go to Wen Jing.
Meanwhile, Xiao Zhi informed Han Sen of He Jian Feng's death, which shocked him. Han Sen immediately decided to go to Qiao Man, but Xiao Zhi tried to dissuade him, arguing that the sisters needed privacy. Han Sen, however, declared himself Qiao Man's sole support, stating he wouldn't let Li Ping Pavilion harm them, and promptly left.
Yang Lan reported back to Xu Ah Li, who instructed her to keep He Jian Feng's death a secret from Wen Jing for now. Soon after, Mr. Yan arrived at Li Ping Pavilion, having learned of He Jian Feng's passing. He informed Xu Ah Li that the ten million loss could not be ignored and announced the board's decision to conduct a comprehensive new audit to uncover the truth. Xu Ah Li, unsettled, assured him of her cooperation.
Determined to protect the Qiao sisters, Han Sen sought out Lin Heping. He directly challenged Lin Heping, declaring that he and Qiao Man would find the truth behind the fraud to ensure He Jian Feng received justice. Lin Heping, unfazed, merely stated he would wait to see if Han Sen's efforts proved self-defeating. Later, Han Sen invited Qiao Man to dinner.
Observing her exhaustion from caring for Qiao Fang, he formally invited Qiao Man to leave Li Ping Pavilion and join Yi Pin Media. Qiao Man, however, declined, stating she wouldn't leave until the truth about He Jian Feng's fraud was uncovered. Overwhelmed, Qiao Man confessed her longing for Barcelona. Han Sen, sensing her deep desire, offered to accompany her back when everything was settled.
Later, in his private collection room, Lin Heping instructed Mo Hui and Zhuo Yang to take "The Beacon" painting and deliver it to Xue Lai as a gift. Mo Hui expressed his shock, reminding Lin Heping of the painting's immense value and Qiao Man's deep connection to it as the artist. Lin Heping, however, cut him off, explaining that he only intended for Xue Lai to enjoy it temporarily and would retrieve it later.
He internally reflected on this painful sacrifice, believing it was essential for the company's future. Xue Lai proceeded to sign a temporary three-month agency agreement with Yi Pin Media. Just as the agreement was being finalized, Mo Hui and Zhuo Yang arrived with "The Beacon" painting, presenting it as a gift from Lin Heping. Xue Lai then instructed them to inform Lin Heping that the endorsement with Li Ping Pavilion was "still up for talks," subtly asserting her newfound leverage.
Before fully signing, Xue Lai made an additional request to Han Sen: she wanted to personally handle the Li Ping Pavilion endorsement, a demand Han Sen readily accepted. Later, Luo Chen, celebrating with Han Sen, expressed concern upon learning that Li Ping Pavilion was pursuing Xue Lai's endorsement. He strongly opposed the idea, fearing it would tarnish Xue Lai's brand if she associated with a company with a negative reputation. Han Sen assured him he would consider his concerns.
Back at the company, Lin Heping again confronted Xu Ah Li, directly asking if she was involved in He Jian Feng's fraud. Xu Ah Li vehemently denied it. Lin Heping, though not entirely convinced, decided to trust her "this time" but acknowledged the necessity of a new audit. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Yan officially introduced the new audit team, led by Mr. Lu, to Lin Heping and Xu Ah Li.
Mr. Lu unequivocally stated that they would not depart until the truth about the accounts was fully clarified. Xiao Zhi visited Qiao Man, who was preparing porridge for her sister. Xiao Zhi inquired if He Jian Feng's aunt, Wen Jing, had been informed. Qiao Man expressed her reluctance, knowing the risk of upsetting Wen Jing, who was heavily pregnant. Nonetheless, Qiao Man decided she had to go to Shenzhen herself to tell Wen Jing face-to-face.
Qiao Man traveled to Shenzhen to visit Wen Jing, who was heavily pregnant and still working. After some hesitant small talk, Qiao Man gently broke the news: He Jian Feng had passed away. Wen Jing was in utter disbelief, crying out, "Impossible! No one told me!" She demanded proof, prompting Qiao Man to show her a picture of He Jian Feng. Overwhelmed by the shocking news, Wen Jing immediately went into labor.
