Beautiful Reborn Flower Episode 33 Recap
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Nan Sheng arrived at the disciplinary office, where Mr. Su and security personnel questioned her about her student ID, which had been found near the school fence. Mr. Su asked why she climbed over the fence late the previous night. Nan Sheng explained she was late due to an urgent family matter and feared punishment if she used the main entrance, so she chose to climb the fence, promising not to repeat the act.
However, the security guards accused her of being intimate with someone by the fence, demanding to know the identity of the person. Nan Sheng vehemently denied any intimacy, stating she only climbed the fence with another classmate, but the guards refused to believe her, asserting they clearly saw what happened.
Meanwhile, on the basketball court, Xiao Zhi rushed to tell Luo Chen that Nan Sheng was at the disciplinary office, facing trouble over rumors of her intimacy with a boy while climbing the school fence. Alarmed that Nan Sheng might be made an example of, Luo Chen immediately abandoned his game and hurried to the office.
As Mr. Su expressed his disappointment in Nan Sheng and threatened school disciplinary action if she didn't reveal the boy's identity, Luo Chen burst in. He declared that he was the one courting Nan Sheng and was intimate with her, offering to face punishment alone to shield her.
Nan Sheng quickly tried to deny Luo Chen's claims, but he insisted she stop hiding their "relationship" and pulled her out of the office, much to Mr. Su's annoyance, who then stated the school would proceed with its own handling of the matter. Outside the office, Nan Sheng questioned Luo Chen about why he claimed they were lovers to Mr. Su. Luo Chen explained that he only did it to protect her from punishment, acknowledging his apology.
Nan Sheng appreciated his help but asked him not to make such claims again. Taking this opportunity, Luo Chen then confessed that his words to Mr. Su were sincere and asked for a chance to officially court her. Nan Sheng, however, gently rejected him, stating he had misunderstood and asked him to forget his words. Undeterred, Luo Chen vowed never to give up on pursuing her.
Xu Zhensheng, having skipped class after an argument with his sister, Ah Li, sought out Lin Heping, who was busy sorting out a large batch of low-quality handicrafts. Xu Zhensheng recounted how Ah Li had slapped him for expressing his desire to quit studying, despite her sacrifice of their parents' house for his education. He then urged Lin Heping to confess his feelings to Nan Sheng, fearing she might be swept away by others.
Lin Heping, however, remained unconcerned, believing Nan Sheng wouldn't easily fall for someone else. He then scolded Xu Zhensheng and sent him back to school to focus on his studies, brushing off Xu Zhensheng's warning that he would regret not taking his advice. Later, Ah Li praised Lin Heping for sending Xu Zhensheng back to school, acknowledging his influence over her brother.
Back in his art class, Luo Chen rallied his classmates, seeking their help to publicly confess his love to Nan Sheng. His classmates, already privy to the rumors about Luo Chen and Nan Sheng's late-night fence encounter, readily agreed. Meanwhile, Nan Sheng was in her dorm, contemplating the self-criticism letter she was writing, wondering if her honesty would lead to a lighter sentence.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a commotion outside as Luo Chen and his friends gathered below, loudly calling her name. Luo Chen passionately declared his love, telling Nan Sheng that she was special and he wanted to protect her. Xiao Zhi, fearing that any response would escalate Nan Sheng's disciplinary issues, urgently advised her to ignore him.
As Lin Heping continued to sort through the poor-quality handicrafts, he devised a plan to sell them by combining them with cartoon pictures to attract younger customers, an idea Ah Li found brilliant. He intended to approach Mr. Ma, the manufacturer, believing this solution would not only clear their current stock but also help Mr. Ma move his warehouse inventory. Ah Li, impressed, offered to accompany him, but Lin Heping decided to create a sample first.
Later, when they visited a factory to request the use of their printing technology to implement the idea, they were met with a firm refusal. The factory manager cited past financial losses from their goods and dismissed the new concept as a "losing business." Xu Zhensheng went to Mr. Su to complain about Luo Chen's persistent pursuit of Nan Sheng.
He disclosed that Nan Sheng already had a boyfriend, Lin Heping, explaining that Lin Heping's family had adopted her after her father's passing, making them a well-suited pair. Mr. Su, surprised and finding the situation "complicated," then had security bring Luo Chen to the office.
When questioned about his behavior and whether Nan Sheng was his girlfriend, Luo Chen boldly asserted that she was "not now, but sooner or later, she will be," declaring that his actions were "worth it for love." Xu Zhensheng chastised Luo Chen for his disrespectful attitude, referencing his prior deception regarding the fence incident, but Luo Chen remained defiant. Infuriated by Luo Chen's unapologetic stance, Mr. Su ordered him to follow for further disciplinary action.
Luo Chen received disciplinary action, but instead of a genuine apology, he posted a "self-criticism" that students viewed as a mere calligraphy exhibition. In it, he proudly declared his confession a "beautiful mistake" and "worth it for love," sparking varied reactions among students, some questioning if he was mocking the rules or treating Nan Sheng lightly. Lin Heping, having been alerted to the ongoing drama and Luo Chen's public antics, rushed to the school, climbing over the fence.
He confronted Luo Chen, who, in a display of defiance, openly challenged Lin Heping, declaring that he didn't deserve Nan Sheng and shouldn't assume she was his just because his family adopted her. Enraged, Lin Heping punched Luo Chen, leaving him with a bleeding lip on the ground.
Nan Sheng and Xiao Zhi hurried to Luo Chen's side, and Nan Sheng immediately chastised Lin Heping for resorting to violence in school, reminding him of his past expulsion for fighting and defending Luo Chen as her classmate. Despite Lin Heping's attempts to explain, Nan Sheng sided with Luo Chen, leaving Lin Heping to ponder that this moment might mark the beginning of an irreconcilable gap in their relationship.
Luo Chen, meanwhile, expressed his gratitude to Nan Sheng for her support. Qiao Man visited Lin Heping at his home to inform him of her decision to stay in Beijing and not return to Barcelona, which delighted him. She explained that she intended to help her sister, Qiao Fang, with her house loan, implying she would soon move out of Lin Heping's residence.
Qiao Man later elaborated that her sister's failed marriage had left her with little motivation, and owning a house provided her with a crucial sense of security; thus, Qiao Man felt obligated to support her, considering her sister saw her as her "whole world." Lin Heping, seizing the opportunity, proposed using Qiao Man's art, "The Beacon," as the theme for a new product line and invited her to return to Li Ping Pavilion Studio as a designer.
Qiao Man, however, firmly refused, stating she had finally resolved her issues with Li Ping Pavilion Studio and would not return. She cautioned Lin Heping against using "The Beacon" to avoid angering Ah Li, but he maintained he had his own plans. Lin Heping then asked if they could remain friends, to which Qiao Man responded with a gentle smile. Xiao Zhi's parents arrived in Beijing, upset that she had returned from Barcelona without informing them.
Meeting them at a restaurant, Xiao Zhi apologized, explaining her fear of being perceived as a failure for not succeeding overseas. While her father was understanding, her mother remained visibly displeased. When asked about Zhuo Yang, Xiao Zhi revealed they had broken up, prompting her mother to immediately press for marriage and offer to arrange blind dates back in their hometown. Panicked, Xiao Zhi blurted out that she had a new boyfriend, Han Sen.
Upon learning he was a Chinese-Spaniard, her mother insisted on meeting him before they left Beijing, leaving Xiao Zhi in a difficult predicament. That night, Ah Li stealthily took a photo with a sleeping Lin Heping and sent it to Han Sen. In her accompanying message, she urged him to take Qiao Man away and prevent her from interfering between Ah Li and Lin Heping, threatening to "embarrass her" if he didn't comply.
Han Sen was asleep when Zhu Fan noticed the photo on his phone. Zhu Fan woke Han Sen, who, seeing the picture and realizing Qiao Man wasn't answering his calls, immediately intended to go retrieve her. Zhu Fan, however, stopped him, advising that allowing Ah Li to handle Qiao Man—letting "woman fight woman"—was the most effective strategy to make Qiao Man "suffer" and willingly return.
The next morning, Ah Li encountered Qiao Man during her jog and was surprised by her calm disposition. Ah Li provocatively asked if Han Sen had come to find her. When Qiao Man expressed confusion, Ah Li revealed that she had "told him" that Qiao Man was once again interfering in her relationship with Lin Heping. Qiao Man, unfazed, dismissed Ah Li's attempts, stating that if someone could be so easily swayed from the truth, then justice itself was meaningless.
Qiao Man was at home, actively searching for new job opportunities online. Xiao Zhi, meanwhile, was visibly troubled, grappling with her parents' insistence on meeting Han Sen, especially since Han Sen had not agreed to play the role of her fake boyfriend. When Qiao Man offered to call Han Sen on her behalf, Xiao Zhi quickly intervened, revealing that Han Sen was reluctant because he genuinely harbored feelings for Qiao Man and couldn't feign a relationship with someone else.
Xiao Zhi then unexpectedly lashed out at Qiao Man, criticizing her for repeatedly rejecting Han Sen despite his devotion and warning that if Qiao Man continued to do so, someone else would claim him. Finding Xiao Zhi's outburst "a bit weird," Qiao Man watched as Xiao Zhi angrily departed. Qiao Fang visited Han Sen, interrupting his conversation with Zhu Fan.
She requested a loan of 300,000 RMB for a house down payment, explaining that this would secure a home for her and Qiao Man, ensuring Qiao Man would not return to Barcelona, with both of them contributing to the mortgage. Without hesitation, Han Sen handed her his bank card, reaffirming his deep commitment to Qiao Man and his determination to marry her one day. He even revealed that the card's password was Qiao Man's birthday, which deeply moved Qiao Fang.
Impressed by his sincerity, she encouraged him to actively pursue Qiao Man and pledged her full support. Han Sen then asked Qiao Fang to persuade Qiao Man to join Yi Pin Group, his company, as it would be easier for him to look after her now that she had left Li Ping Pavilion Studio. Qiao Fang promptly agreed to his request. Lin Heping arrived at Qiao Man's home while she was still searching for jobs online.
He informed her that he had already secured a designer position for her at an art company, scheduled to start the next morning. Qiao Man, however, declined the offer, explaining that she preferred to find employment independently and disliked relying on connections, even from a friend. Lin Heping then questioned if there was any chance for them to reconcile now that she was staying in Beijing. Qiao Man directly asked if his interest was solely because she resembled Nan Sheng.
Although Lin Heping denied it, Qiao Man remained convinced, believing he would not have noticed her in Barcelona otherwise. She firmly stated her refusal to be Nan Sheng's replacement, irrespective of his past with Nan Sheng, and dismissed his attempts to regain her trust, effectively sending him away. Ah Li was overwhelmed with company issues, compounded by Lin Heping's unavailability.
Yang Lan reported that Professor Su Shan's renowned painting, "The Bewitching Charm," had been acquired by Yi Pin Group, much to the anger of Director Yan. Ah Li instructed Yang Lan to bring Professor Su Shan to their company to discuss art for the upcoming season, despite the professor's recent arrogance and uncooperative behavior since his rise to fame.
Yang Lan reminded Ah Li that Lin Heping had previously rejected Professor Su Shan's work, which made their current efforts to court him particularly challenging. Meanwhile, Luo Chen and Han Sen discussed their strategy regarding Professor Su Shan. Luo Chen was pleased that Yi Pin Group had successfully obtained "The Bewitching Charm," anticipating the embarrassment it would cause Li Ping Pavilion Studio.
He further revealed his plan to offer Professor Su Shan an advisory position at Yi Pin Group, confident that the professor's diminished trust in Li Ping Pavilion Studio would make him easy to recruit, a plan Han Sen fully supported. Under renewed pressure from her parents, Xiao Zhi once again approached Han Sen at his office, desperately pleading with him to act as her fake boyfriend.
She brought him cold medicine, carefully prepared with a thoughtful note, and explained that her parents had threatened to visit his office if they didn't meet him today, which would cause her immense embarrassment. She apologized for mistakenly naming him under duress. Moved by her sincerity and thoughtful gesture, Han Sen, though initially hesitant due to his genuine feelings for Qiao Man, reluctantly agreed to help her, but only "this time." Xiao Zhi, overjoyed, promised it would be a one-time event and assured him that Qiao Man would not be jealous.
