Beautiful Reborn Flower Episode 35 Recap
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Ah Li excitedly told Lin Heping that Qiao Man and Han Sen were getting married. Lin Heping reacted indifferently, which annoyed Ah Li. She warned him not to interfere in other people's relationships and mentioned regretting her decision to let him hold an exhibition in Barcelona, implying that his feelings for Qiao Man started there. Ah Li declared that if Lin Heping continued his behavior, she, Qiao Man, and Han Sen would all suffer.
Lin Heping confronted Ah Li, stating that a relationship between them was impossible, now or in the future, and pleaded with her to stop torturing him. In desperation, Ah Li threatened to take her own life, claiming a woman without hope could do anything. Lin Heping, shocked, grabbed a wine bottle and violently smashed it against his own head, causing blood to stream down his face.
He then begged Ah Li, asking if she was satisfied, and demanded she move out of his home. Xiao Zhi overheard the loud argument between Lin Heping and Ah Li. She immediately told Qiao Man, who dismissed it as a normal couple's quarrel. Xiao Zhi, remembering that Lin Heping was not married, questioned why Qiao Man seemed to consider Ah Li his wife. Qiao Man then revealed a shocking detail: Ah Li had an abortion for Lin Heping.
Xiao Zhi was astonished, questioning if it was true, but Qiao Man confirmed Ah Li had told her personally, and she believed no one would joke about such a serious matter. Feeling uncomfortable, Qiao Man expressed her desire to move out. Xiao Zhi, however, was hesitant, citing the trouble and expense of finding a new place, suggesting they could simply continue paying rent to Lin Heping. Qiao Man insisted on leaving.
The next morning, Lin Heping arrived at work with a bandage wrapped around his head. Qiao Man saw him downstairs and inquired about his injury, but he left without answering. Moments later, Ah Li appeared and approached Qiao Man. Ah Li claimed Lin Heping had deliberately injured himself with the wine bottle because he learned Qiao Man was marrying Han Sen, suggesting he regretted having treated Qiao Man like Nan Sheng and falling in love with her.
Ah Li urged Qiao Man to live happily with Han Sen and to cease interfering in Lin Heping's life, promising to be grateful if Qiao Man allowed everything to return to peace. Upon reaching the office, Mo Hui informed Lin Heping that Mr. Yan was waiting in the meeting room. Just then, Lin Heping received a call from Professor Su. Professor Su apologized, informing Lin Heping of his decision to collaborate with Yi Pin Media instead of Li Pin Pavilion.
Lin Heping calmly accepted, wished him a joyful collaboration, and assured him that Li Pin Pavilion Studio would welcome his return anytime. Mo Hui expressed surprise that Professor Su was leaving, but Lin Heping confirmed his decision was final. Still concerned for Lin Heping, Qiao Man sent him a text message, asking him not to worry.
She explained that her decision to be with Han Sen was for the happiness of all four of them, believing it was the best arrangement. Lin Heping's terse reply stated he would act according to the agreement. Angered by his response, Qiao Man internally branded his behavior as "monopoly" and felt it would be impossible for her to continue working with him. Later, on her way to work, Xiao Zhi encountered Qiao Fang.
Qiao Fang, who had heard rumors about Xiao Zhi taking Han Sen to meet her parents, was concerned Xiao Zhi might have romantic intentions towards Han Sen. Xiao Zhi quickly clarified that she had only asked Han Sen to "pretend" to be her boyfriend to appease her parents and assured Qiao Fang she had no real feelings for him.
Relieved, Qiao Fang stressed the importance of marriage and asked Xiao Zhi to help her protect Qiao Man's happiness by keeping an eye on Han Sen and other women around him. Xiao Zhi made an excuse and quickly left. Meanwhile, An Kailun stopped Han Sen on his way to work, insisting they draft a prenuptial agreement with Qiao Man. Han Sen wanted to prioritize work, but An Kailun argued the prenup was more important.
Zhu Fan, overhearing, called his sister, Zhu Ti, who promptly arrived and confronted An Kailun. Zhu Ti mistakenly believed An Kailun was trying to divide assets due to Han Sen's impending marriage and demanded to know how much money her brother, Zhu Fan, would receive. An Kailun clarified that he only asked for an asset declaration, not a division, to protect the An Group's interests.
Zhu Ti continued to criticize Han Sen, claiming Yi Pin Media was reliant on the Group. In response, Han Sen offered to take Yi Pin Media and leave the An Group entirely. An Kailun tried to dissuade him, but Han Sen, firm in his decision, left for work. An Kailun then explained to Zhu Ti that Yi Pin Media was a rising asset for the Group, and the prenup was a strategic move.
Realizing her mistake, Zhu Ti asked Zhu Fan to chase after Han Sen. Zhu Fan caught up to Han Sen downstairs, trying to smooth things over and excuse his sister's behavior. However, Han Sen, still upset, accused Zhu Fan of always opposing him and even insinuated that he had influenced An Kailun to demand the prenup. Zhu Fan denied the accusation but then suggested the prenup could be a way to "test" Qiao Man's feelings for him.
Han Sen vehemently rejected this idea, declaring that only he had the right to test Qiao Man, and he would not allow anyone to bully her in the name of testing. He warned that anyone who dared to interfere with his marriage would be his enemy forever. Separately, Xiao Xi negotiated with Ben to purchase the film rights for Qiao Man's novel, "Meeting Barcelona."
Xiao Xi offered RMB1 million, arguing that Qiao Man was not a famous author, merely an online writer, and that this price was fair. Ben initially thought the price was too low given the market value but eventually agreed, stipulating a one-time payment. Xiao Xi readily agreed and asked to meet Qiao Man. Ben, however, was evasive, stating he was fully authorized to handle the rights and that Qiao Man was currently not in Beijing.
He silently congratulated himself on securing the rights before Xiao Xi could contact Qiao Man directly. Back at the Li Pin Pavilion, Lin Heping presented his proposal to expand the company's business using "The Beacon" as a central theme, highlighting its emotional depth. Mr. Yan and other board members generally approved, finding it promising. However, Ah Li immediately objected, arguing that "The Beacon" was created by Lin Heping's friend, making his choice subjective and potentially disregarding the company's profits.
Lin Heping defended it as an outstanding and emotionally powerful work. Despite Ah Li's continued objections, the board decided to support Lin Heping, as he was in charge of product development. Mr. Yan reminded Lin Heping of the immense pressure for the company to list next quarter and the severe consequences if financial targets were not met. Ah Li reiterated her disagreement, threatening to withdraw from the project if Lin Heping remained stubborn.
Mr. Yan then asked Lin Heping to persuade Ah Li to stay, emphasizing the need for unity. Later, Lin Heping asked Zhuo Yang to contact Qiao Man about exploring the worth of "The Beacon" painting. Zhuo Yang hesitated, revealing he was reconciling with Yang Lan and felt awkward interacting with Xiao Zhi, who was close to Qiao Man and had been his previous girlfriend.
Lin Heping, surprised by the news of Zhuo Yang's reconciliation, playfully teased him about his romantic entanglements. Zhuo Yang then ventured to advise Lin Heping, suggesting that Ah Li, who had always been there for him, was the most suitable partner, implying Qiao Man was merely a fleeting interest. Lin Heping quickly dismissed Zhuo Yang's unsolicited advice, stating that he and Ah Li were strictly business partners and would never be together, even without Qiao Man in the picture.
Unknown to them, Ah Li was standing nearby and overheard this conversation. Meanwhile, Qiao Man met with Director Jin Ke, who expressed his admiration for "Meeting Barcelona." Jin Ke criticized Ben, Qiao Man's representative, for being overly ambitious with the price. He offered Qiao Man 500,000 RMB for the film adaptation rights, with the possibility for her to participate in future editing. Qiao Man, flattered and forgetting Ben's earlier instructions, happily signed the agreement.
Soon after, the money was transferred to her account. Overjoyed, Qiao Man called Qiao Fang, eager to share her good news and offer her 350,000 RMB for a house down payment, attributing her success to Ben's persistence in getting her to write. Qiao Fang, however, revealed she had already borrowed money from Han Sen for the down payment. Qiao Man was concerned, insisting Qiao Fang repay Han Sen quickly, reminding her they weren't married yet.
Qiao Fang eventually agreed to return the money. Concurrently, Ben received a cheque for 1 million RMB from Xiao Xi. Xiao Xi, pleased with the quick transaction, emphasized that "Meeting Barcelona" was no longer connected to Ben and asked for Qiao Man's contact information. Ben, though agreeing, cleverly evaded giving her the actual number, secretly pleased that he had acted fast enough to prevent direct contact between Xiao Xi and Qiao Man.
Back at the office, Lin Heping was frustrated because his designers were unavailable for "The Beacon" project. Zhuo Yang rushed in with a letter from Ah Li. In her note, Ah Li stated she was leaving due to her inability to face Lin Heping or herself. She wrote that ten years of devotion had yielded nothing, and the wine bottle incident had shattered her courage and pride as a woman, leaving her with "nothing to live for."
She explicitly asked Lin Heping not to search for her. Panicked, Lin Heping instructed everyone to search for her separately. He rushed home to find Ah Li's clothes gone and called Yang Lan, asking her to check Ah Li's old apartment. Yang Lan, who had handled the renting of Ah Li's previous apartment, confirmed it was occupied, making it impossible for Ah Li to be there.
Lin Heping then urged Yang Lan to contact all their friends and family, and a frantic search ensued. During this time, Lin Heping repeatedly called Ah Li, expressing his profound worry and urging her to tell him where she was. Elsewhere, Luo Chen confronted Xiao Xi about the 1 million RMB she spent from the company card.
Xiao Xi explained she bought the copyrights for "Meeting Barcelona" because the chief editor liked it, and she felt it would benefit Luo Chen's position in the development department. Luo Chen, however, was annoyed that she had used half of their 2 million RMB budget without his consultation, worried about the financial risk. He admitted he hadn't even read the novel. Xiao Xi defended it as a very famous online novel she had worked hard to acquire.
Luo Chen, still unconvinced, instructed her to combine it with other novels and sell the rights quickly before its popularity waned. Qiao Man tried unsuccessfully to contact Ben, which added to her growing unease. Xiao Zhi reminded her about her wedding dress fitting with Han Sen. Qiao Man suddenly expressed deep doubts about her decision to marry.
Xiao Zhi, adopting a surprisingly firm tone, encouraged Qiao Man to honor her decision, warning that backing out now would deeply hurt Han Sen. She also advised Qiao Man that if she chose to marry Han Sen, she must not have anyone else in her heart. At the bridal shop, Han Sen was already waiting, congratulating Qiao Man on her success as a writer.
Qiao Man was happy, and when Han Sen mentioned that Qiao Fang had already repaid the loan, he felt it was unnecessary since they were becoming family. Qiao Man smoothed over the awkwardness. Xiao Zhi tried to leave to give them privacy, but Qiao Man insisted she stay to help choose.
While Qiao Man was trying on a magnificent, top-tier wedding gown, Han Sen received a phone call from An Kailun, who was still pressing him about the prenuptial agreement and insisted he return after the fitting to discuss it further. Han Sen, visibly annoyed, firmly told An Kailun not to meddle in his personal affairs.
As Qiao Man admired herself in the mirror, she couldn't help but recall Lin Heping's previous words, questioning her love for Han Sen and accusing her of lying to herself by asserting that she truly loved him.
