Beautiful Reborn Flower Episode 29 Recap
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Lin Heping's goods were stolen, and Zhuo Yang told Xiao Zhi that Peter, an associate of Han Sen, was a suspect. Although the video evidence was blurry, the situation was unsettling. Ah Li expressed concern to Lin Heping about the upcoming exhibition without the original artworks. He reassured her that a police report had been filed and they would display other pieces while the search continued. Ah Li instructed Yang Lan to check inventory and deliver alternative pieces to Barcelona.
Ah Li further instructed Yang Lan to urgently bring the inventory pieces, emphasizing the exhibition's importance to the company's reputation. She also criticized Yang Lan for failing to find "The Beacon" creator and for arranging an unreliable guide for Lin Heping. Yang Lan apologized and promised to address the issues. Xiao Zhi enthusiastically shared her news of buying a spacious house with Zhuo Yang's help.
However, Qiao Man was too distraught to celebrate, revealing that the theft of Lin Heping's art pieces was connected to Han Sen. Xiao Zhi confirmed that Zhuo Yang had previously mentioned Peter's resemblance to one of the thieves but lacked proof. Feeling caught between Lin Heping and Han Sen, Qiao Man expressed her agony, not wanting Lin Heping's exhibition to fail nor Han Sen to face legal trouble, especially since he once saved her.
Xiao Zhi proposed an "indirect approach"—stealing the goods back, arguing that Han Sen, having stolen them first, would be in a weak position. Qiao Man, though hesitant, agreed to proceed with only the two of them knowing. While Qiao Man and Xiao Zhi were at Han Sen's basement warehouse attempting to retrieve the artworks, Xiao Zhi called Zhuo Yang for backup. Shocked by their reckless plan, Zhuo Yang was persuaded by Xiao Zhi's plea.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Zhuo Yang called Lin Heping, confessing his earlier concealment of Peter's involvement and Han Sen's pursuit of Qiao Man. He revealed Qiao Man and Xiao Zhi's dangerous mission. Lin Heping, furious about the withheld information, demanded the warehouse location. He arrived just as Han Sen confronted the women. Han Sen pressured Qiao Man to marry him, and when she refused, an enraged Han Sen ordered his men to destroy the art pieces.
Lin Heping intervened, and in the ensuing chaos, took a forceful blow meant for Qiao Man, collapsing. The sound of approaching police sirens sent Han Sen and his men fleeing. Xiao Zhi promptly called for an ambulance. At the hospital, Zhuo Yang was overcome with guilt. The doctor reported Lin Heping was conscious but still weak. Despite his injury, Lin Heping's primary concern remained the exhibition.
Qiao Man tearfully thanked him for protecting her and made an emotional plea: to not press charges against Han Sen, explaining that Han Sen was like "family" to her. Although visibly disappointed, Lin Heping agreed. Meanwhile, Mo Hui informed Ah Li that all the stolen artworks, except one damaged painting, had been recovered. He also reported Lin Heping's hospitalization due to the incident.
Ah Li expressed her concern and instructed Mo Hui to provide daily updates on Lin Heping's condition and to work with Yang Lan to ensure the exhibition preparations proceeded without further issues. Han Sen called Qiao Man, showing no remorse for Lin Heping's concussion. He defended his actions, claiming he too had faced consequences and had just left the police station.
He hinted at Qiao Man showing concern for her "fiancé," but Qiao Man coldly dismissed him, refusing his offer to visit, which further angered him. Separately, Peter confronted Han Sen, accusing him of betrayal for revealing their hideout to Qiao Man, which directly led to Lin Heping finding them. After his discharge, Lin Heping and Qiao Man went to the beach. Qiao Man thanked him for recovering the artworks and expressed confidence in the exhibition's success.
When her shoe broke, Lin Heping quickly improvised a fix using his shoelace. Lin Heping successfully presented Li Ping Pavilion's "Heavenly Crafts" series at the exhibition. Meanwhile, Han Sen accepted Tong Xin's invitation to become an honorary judge for the exhibition, making Yi Pin a key partner. Mo Hui reported this new development to Lin Heping, expressing concern that Han Sen might be targeting Li Ping Pavilion.
While Lin Heping was initially doubtful, Ah Li firmly believed Han Sen was acting with malicious intent. Zhuo Yang soon arrived, verifying that Han Sen's appointment as a judge was a last-minute addition requested by Tong Xin. Lin Heping paused, contemplating the implications. Later, Han Sen encountered Qiao Man after the exhibition but was evasive about his role as a judge.
Qiao Man called Xiao Zhi, who lightheartedly suggested Han Sen's actions were a way of expressing love, despite Qiao Man's worries about him deliberately targeting Li Ping Pavilion. Qiao Man, exasperated, ended the call. Ah Li, disregarding Lin Heping's objections, instructed Yang Lan to prepare gifts for bribing the judges. Lin Heping intervened, stating that the situation was not yet desperate. Ah Li argued with him, proposing that Qiao Man persuade Han Sen to award Li Ping Pavilion.
Lin Heping firmly rejected this, maintaining that it was premature to concede defeat. Overhearing their conversation, Qiao Man went to confront Han Sen, pleading with him not to unfairly target Li Ping Pavilion. Han Sen took offense, feeling Qiao Man was demeaning him. Lin Heping arrived, and Han Sen seized the opportunity to mock him, accusing him of using his relationship with Qiao Man and threatening to manipulate the judging outcomes.
Lin Heping, enraged, was about to physically retaliate, but Qiao Man quickly pulled him away. Outside, Qiao Man criticized Lin Heping's impulsiveness. Lin Heping, still agitated, voiced his concern that Han Sen was trying to win Qiao Man over, which made her smile. Ah Li and Yang Lan proceeded with their plan, secretly attempting to bribe Tong Xin, the head of the judging panel. Tong Xin refused the gifts, noting that Li Ping Pavilion's strength made such attempts unnecessary.
Ah Li then voiced her suspicion that Han Sen might resort to underhanded tactics. Tong Xin reacted angrily to this accusation, vowing to personally oversee the judging process to ensure fairness, and walked away in a huff. Back in the lounge, Yang Lan expressed worry about Lin Heping's reaction, but Ah Li seemed unconcerned. At this point, Chairman Yan arrived. Upon learning that Yi Pin was a co-organizer, he expressed apprehension about Han Sen causing trouble.
Ah Li seized the chance to exaggerate Lin Heping's relationship with Qiao Man to Chairman Yan. Shortly after, Chairman Yan advised the returning Lin Heping to handle his affairs carefully. Lin Heping realized Ah Li had revealed his personal life, and although annoyed, Ah Li remained indifferent. Qiao Man rushed to inform Lin Heping and Ah Li that Shelley, who was scheduled to attend, could not come due to a family emergency. Both Lin Heping and Ah Li became tense.
Ah Li, suspicious, accused Qiao Man of conspiring with Han Sen to sabotage Li Ping Pavilion. After a brief contemplation, Lin Heping formulated a new plan. During the judges' voting, Li Ping Pavilion and a fashion company found themselves in a deadlock. Tong Xin turned to Han Sen for the decisive vote, but before he could cast it, a messenger brought urgent news, causing both of them to abruptly leave the room.
It was revealed that Lin Heping had publicly announced Li Ping Pavilion's withdrawal from the competition, a move that surprised and angered the judging panel. Tong Xin and Han Sen confronted Lin Heping. Han Sen accused him of trying to elevate himself by discrediting the competition. Lin Heping retaliated by accusing Han Sen of deliberately preventing Shelley's participation and of joining the judging panel to stifle Li Ping Pavilion.
He also stated that Qiao Man no longer needed to be caught in the middle. Seeing his resolve, Han Sen and Tong Xin made no further attempts to persuade him. Later, Han Sen approached a pensive Qiao Man and, after she defended Lin Heping's actions, presented her with the official judging results. Qiao Man was astonished to see that Li Ping Pavilion had been awarded first prize.
She wanted to inform Lin Heping immediately, but Han Sen pointed out that the public withdrawal had severely damaged the judging panel's reputation and rendered the competition meaningless. Qiao Man was deeply apologetic. Despite the withdrawal, Lin Heping's bold move garnered significant public support online. Ah Li celebrated this "victory" with the staff, but Lin Heping felt a pang of regret for having sabotaged the exhibition. Qiao Man did not attend the celebration.
She met with Lin Heping and showed him the award list. He dismissed it as merely Han Sen's attempt to cover up his previous actions, which infuriated Qiao Man. She expressed her frustration at his unilateral decision to withdraw after all her hard work. Lin Heping quickly apologized, but Qiao Man, still angry, walked away. Chairman Yan was pleased with the outcome for Li Ping Pavilion. Yang Lan informed Ah Li that there was interest in buying her house.
Ah Li, however, decided against selling, opting to rent it out, indicating her intention to stay with Lin Heping. With Lin Heping's loan approved before hers, Ah Li instructed Yang Lan to use his funds to cover her outstanding debts. An Kailun, learning of the exhibition's events, vehemently reprimanded Han Sen. Xiao Zhi, however, provided comfort to Han Sen. Qiao Fang then arranged a meeting between Han Sen and Qiao Man.
Lin Heping visited a jewelry store and chose a "Beacon of the Other Shore" necklace for Qiao Man, which brought back memories of Nan Sheng. Qiao Man had been giving him the cold shoulder for several days. Lin Heping waited outside her building with the necklace and apologized, but Qiao Man accused him of not trusting her or her friends. Lin Heping dismissed her concerns, leaving Qiao Man feeling profoundly disappointed.
At that moment, Han Sen arrived to take Qiao Man to Qiao Fang's birthday party. Qiao Man left with him, leaving Lin Heping behind. In the car, a classic Bossa Nova tune reminded Qiao Man and Han Sen of their memories in Barcelona. Han Sen expressed a desire for them to return to their past, but Qiao Man swiftly changed the subject. Tong Xin, a long-time friend of Shelley, had suffered significant losses due to Li Ping Pavilion's withdrawal.
Shelley called Lin Heping, and Tong Xin directly criticized his unilateral decision, stating it had ruined years of her hard work and created animosity between them. Shelley then informed Lin Heping of her intention to terminate her contract. Despite his pleas, she was unyielding. At Qiao Fang's "birthday" party, Qiao Fang publicly pressured Qiao Man to marry Han Sen. Mortified, Qiao Man stormed out, and a chaotic scene ensued as Qiao Fang began drinking heavily.
Lin Heping retrieved the "Beacon of the Other Shore" painting from Shelley, and gazing at it, his mind drifted back to the past. He remembered Luo Chen teaching Nan Sheng to paint. To help her uncle-in-law, Nan Sheng began modeling at Luo Chen's studio and later volunteered to help a struggling factory, Feng Shang Craft Factory, that Luo Chen had been asked to assist. She connected Lin Heping, who was hustling for money with Ah Li, with the factory.
Lin Heping negotiated with Section Chief Ma and confidently secured a trial batch of goods. Returning to the present, Lin Heping instructed Mo Hui to convene a meeting of the "Heavenly Crafts" series creators. He then found Qiao Man downstairs, troubled by her sister's meddling. Lin Heping shared his own experiences with his mother, explaining that such behavior was another form of family affection, which brought Qiao Man some relief.
Mo Hui called, requiring Lin Heping's return to the company for the meeting with Professor Su and several masters regarding Shelley's contract termination. Qiao Man, alarmed, wanted to confront Han Sen, but Lin Heping stopped her. At the company, Lin Heping acknowledged the importance of quality and won over the masters by proposing to use their names for promotional purposes. Meanwhile, convinced that Han Sen was behind Shelley's decision, Qiao Man called him.
Han Sen took her to meet Shelley, who criticized Lin Heping's actions for harming many people's interests. Qiao Man passionately defended Lin Heping, even revealing sensitive information about Yi Pin. Shelley, in turn, defended Han Sen's character and urged Qiao Man and Han Sen to reconcile.
