Beautiful Reborn Flower Episode 40 Recap
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As Han Sen heard sounds from inside Qiao Man's apartment, he called out, but Qiao Man, wary of a confrontation between him and Lin Heping, rushed to open the door, blocking his entry. Xiao Zhi, sensing the tension, quickly guided Lin Heping into the bedroom to hide. Han Sen, detecting an unusual atmosphere, pressed Qiao Man about who was inside, despite her claim that Xiao Zhi was asleep.
When Qiao Man tried to deny any hidden secrets, Han Sen accused her of wanting to fight, which she retorted by suggesting they talk outside instead. Once in the hallway, Han Sen noted Qiao Man's injured leg, reiterating his concern before abruptly proposing they register their marriage the very next day. Qiao Man was taken aback, calling his suggestion "overhasty" and citing her new job and the need to inform family and friends.
Han Sen, however, saw through her excuses, revealing he knew Lin Heping had been in her apartment. He expressed his frustration at always being an "outsider," constantly seeing Lin Heping come to Qiao Man's rescue while he was tied up with work, despite her attempts to reach him. Qiao Man apologized, accepting responsibility for the misunderstanding and offering to move out.
Han Sen then softened, retracting his words and reaffirming his trust in her, but still insisted he would wait for her at the registry the next day. Inside, Xiao Zhi, observing Qiao Man and Han Sen leave, encouraged Lin Heping to depart before they returned. She then told Lin Heping that Qiao Man was deeply in love with him.
Emphasizing that marriage was the most important event in a woman's life, Xiao Zhi urged Lin Heping to be courageous, let go of past burdens, and fight for Qiao Man's happiness, ensuring she had no regrets. Lin Heping listened, deep in thought. Later that night, at home, Lin Heping reflected on Xiao Zhi's words.
Mustering his courage, he sent Qiao Man a heartfelt message, asking her to follow her heart and run away with him to a place where they could be free of worries, as long as they were together. When Qiao Man eventually saw the message, she was overwhelmed with emotion, collapsing to the floor in tears, realizing that despite his plea, she felt unable to be with him and that the memories of their connection were slowly fading.
Meanwhile, at the magazine, Luo Chen faced the wrath of the vice president. Tens of thousands of copies of the "Meet Barcelona" book had been printed, only for them to discover that the copyright had been sold to two parties, with Director Jin Ke holding the other rights. The vice president was furious at such a "stupid mistake" and the risk of the magazine becoming a laughing stock.
Luo Chen took full responsibility, promising to resolve the issue before the books went on sale, even though they hadn't yet been able to contact Jin Ke. Han Sen then informed An Kailun of his plan to marry Qiao Man that day. An Kailun expressed surprise at the suddenness of the decision but then shifted the conversation to a major development within the An Group.
He revealed that the board of directors had approved Yan Lei's proposal to become a shareholder. Yan Lei, the boss of Li Ping Pavilion Studio, would become the second-largest shareholder and had suggested merging Li Ping Pavilion Studio with Yi Pin Media to create a new cultural and art flagship company.
Han Sen vehemently opposed the idea, stating his refusal to work with Lin Heping, but An Kailun reminded him that in business, alliances are fluid, and the merger would be beneficial for the company. Han Sen, unyielding, declared he would not work with Lin Heping and left abruptly to go get married.
Lin Heping, after a restless night, received a visit from Mo Hui, who informed him that the creditor for Ah Li's debt, for which Lin Heping had mortgaged his house, was demanding repayment within three days. Lin Heping, recognizing the gravity of the situation, dismissed Mo Hui's suggestion of asking Ah Li for help.
Instead, he led Mo Hui to his secret room, instructing him to sell all his cherished art collection, except for "The Beacon," a piece associated with Qiao Man. Mo Hui was pained by this decision, knowing the value and sentiment attached to the collection. Lin Heping explained that his passion for collecting had once led him to lose a girl he cared for, and he would not let that happen again.
Mo Hui noticed the empty spot where the "Riverbank Diary" used to be, prompting him to ask if it had been found. Lin Heping confirmed he knew its whereabouts but hinted at a more complex situation. After Mo Hui departed, Lin Heping called Ah Li, directly asking for the "Riverbank Diary." Ah Li initially feigned ignorance, but Lin Heping revealed he had already confirmed with Ke Duo that Ah Li possessed it.
Ah Li then admitted to having the diary but refused to return it, explaining her desire for him to completely forget Nan Sheng. Lin Heping tried to convince her he had moved on, but Ah Li insisted on keeping it as a condition for him to truly let go. Exasperated by her stubbornness, Lin Heping threatened to leave Li Ping Pavilion Studio, even at the cost of his equity.
Ah Li scoffed at his threat, questioning if Qiao Man would still love him if he lost everything, and then hung up. Alone, Ah Li wept over the "Riverbank Diary," contemplating burning it to erase Nan Sheng's lingering influence. However, Yang Lan arrived just in time, stopping her. Yang Lan warned that destroying the diary would irrevocably ruin her relationship with Lin Heping.
Ah Li lamented how Nan Sheng, even in absence, continued to hold Lin Heping's heart, and now Qiao Man had appeared. She expressed despair over ever winning his affection, despite years of waiting, but Yang Lan tried to comfort her, assuring her that Lin Heping would eventually appreciate her love and dedication. The next morning, Qiao Man, who had ignored Lin Heping's message, prepared to register her marriage with Han Sen. However, Lin Heping was waiting outside her door.
She returned his watch, stating her firm decision to marry Han Sen and wishing him well. Lin Heping desperately questioned her choice, reminding her of their mutual love and asking why she would go against her own heart, but Qiao Man maintained it was her decision. Shortly after, Han Sen arrived to pick up Qiao Man. Upon seeing Lin Heping, Han Sen assertively declared their impending marriage registration, effectively warning Lin Heping to cease interfering.
Lin Heping watched them leave, heartbroken. On their way to the registry office, Qiao Man and Han Sen were unexpectedly diverted by Director Jin Ke, who urgently needed Qiao Man to revise a script. Surprisingly, Han Sen agreed to the delay. Qiao Man returned home to work on the script through the night. Later that evening, deeply missing Qiao Man, Lin Heping sent her messages asking to meet, but she politely declined, telling him to rest.
Lin Heping returned to his apartment, feeling a profound sense of distance, while Qiao Man, despite her refusal, found herself worrying about him. With Lin Heping on an extended leave of absence, Ah Li became furious over the perceived incompetence of her company's design team. Her outburst was interrupted by Yan Lei, who calmly advised her to be more patient. He then made a shocking announcement: Yi Pin Media and Li Ping Pavilion Studio would merge.
Ah Li, blindsided, confronted Yan Lei, demanding to know why she, as director, hadn't been informed or a board meeting convened. Yan Lei dismissed her, stating the board had lost trust in her and Lin Heping's leadership due to their mismanagement, necessitating his intervention to save the company. Ah Li accused him of betraying them, especially given Yi Pin Media's past plagiarism, but Yan Lei argued that they were the most viable partner.
He declared the decision final, irrespective of her agreement, and asked her to tell Lin Heping to report to him. Ah Li, seething, told him to leave. When Lin Heping eventually returned home, he found Ah Li tidying his place. He curtly told her to leave, but Ah Li, ignoring his dismissal, presented him with the "Riverbank Diary."
She spoke candidly, expressing her newfound understanding of his profound connection to Nan Sheng and asserted her right to pursue him now that Qiao Man was married. She pledged never to leave him and to win his love. Lin Heping, touched by her understanding but unwavering, still insisted she couldn't stay. He carefully placed the diary back in its empty spot, his heart filled with a poignant longing for Nan Sheng and the irreplaceable memories it contained.
His thoughts drifted back to his youth. Nan Sheng was relentlessly calling her aunt, worried about her uncle's disappearance and the money he had taken, which was needed to repay Chief Ma. Lin Heping took the phone from her, explaining that her uncle, Yao, likely wouldn't return home after his mistake. As they discussed their predicament, Nan Sheng revealed she had sprained her ankle climbing over the school gate the previous night.
Lin Heping, ever caring, retrieved medicinal wine and gently massaged her injured ankle, teasing her about her recklessness but also promising to always be there to help her climb walls. Overjoyed by his attentiveness, Nan Sheng confessed her desire to be with him forever. Lin Heping embraced her, and the two young lovers pledged to spend their lives together.
