Beautiful Reborn Flower Episode 8 Recap
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Lin Heping called the police after discovering his secret room had been ransacked. When Ah Li arrived, Lin Heping explained that all his paintings and, crucially, the Riverbank Diary were gone. Ah Li tried to console him, pointing out that the paintings were insured and could be replaced. However, Lin Heping remained fixated on the Riverbank Diary, lamenting that it was irreplaceable. Ah Li grew exasperated, accusing him of dwelling in the past and prioritizing the least valuable item stolen.
She then stormed out, telling him not to call her again. Believing the thief would see no value in the diary and simply discard it, Lin Heping put on gloves and meticulously searched through the community’s trash bins. Ke Duo, a security guard, approached him, feigning concern and apologizing for the security lapse. Lin Heping explained that the diary, though ordinary in appearance, held immense personal meaning.
Ke Duo offered to help search, even though he had already sold the diary to a bookseller for a small sum. Lin Heping promised a substantial reward for its recovery, fueling Ke Duo's true intentions. Meanwhile, Yang Lan updated Lin Heping on their investigation, revealing that the counterfeit artworks plaguing their market originated from a subsidiary of An Kailun's company. Lin Heping recalled An Kailun’s wife, Judy, illicitly taking photos at their exhibition, strengthening his resolve to confront them.
Lin Heping and Yang Lan then visited An’s Red Wine Company, where they witnessed Zhu Fan, Judy’s brother and An Kailun’s brother-in-law, attempting to sell counterfeit products. Yang Lan exposed his fraud to a potential client, who promptly left. Zhu Fan angrily threatened to call the police, but Lin Heping retorted that his company was the victim of copyright infringement and would be pressing charges.
Unrepentant, Zhu Fan argued that his counterfeits boosted the popularity of Lin Heping's originals and offered a monetary settlement. Lin Heping refused, demanding the company’s closure and promising a lawsuit. Their confrontation was interrupted by Han Sen’s arrival. Recognizing Lin Heping, Han Sen became hostile, declaring his allegiance to the An Group and threatening Lin Heping for harming their interests and for "messing with Qiao Man." Lin Heping defiantly warned Han Sen to stay out of the dispute.
After Lin Heping left, Han Sen questioned Zhu Fan, who confessed to selling counterfeits to fund his movie, a venture An Kailun had refused to support. Frustrated by Zhu Fan's recklessness, Han Sen hesitated to involve An Kailun, knowing his fierce temper. Zhu Fan, however, begged Han Sen to intervene. Han Sen reluctantly called An Kailun, cautiously explaining the situation. An Kailun exploded in anger, especially upon learning of Lin Heping's involvement.
Han Sen gently urged An Kailun to consider the repercussions for Judy. Judy herself tearfully pleaded for her brother, reminding An Kailun that Zhu Fan was immature. An Kailun eventually agreed to handle the matter. During a visit to An Kailun and Judy, Xiao Zhi suggested leveraging Qiao Man’s past connection with Lin Heping to resolve the dispute quietly. Judy agreed this was a viable solution.
An Kailun then telephoned Qiao Man, explaining Zhu Fan’s situation and asking her to intercede with Lin Heping. Qiao Man felt awkward, having just argued with Lin Heping, but An Kailun’s persistence eventually swayed her to agree to try. At Li Ping Pavilion Studio, Mr. Zhang, the lawyer, was ready to initiate legal proceedings, noting that the evidence of original authorship was strong. Lin Heping was pleased. Shortly after, Yang Lan informed him that Qiao Man was waiting.
Lin Heping went to meet her. Qiao Man directly asked Lin Heping to drop the lawsuit against the An Group, explaining that Zhu Fan was Judy’s brother and An Kailun deeply regretted the incident. Lin Heping immediately refused, suspecting Han Sen's involvement. Qiao Man defended Han Sen, explaining his familial ties to An Kailun, but Lin Heping remained unconvinced.
As Qiao Man turned to leave, Lin Heping tried to stop her, but his old neck injury flared up, causing him intense pain. Concerned, Qiao Man insisted on taking him to a doctor. The doctor prescribed medication. Qiao Man attentively reminded Lin Heping about the dosage and aftercare, even giving him medicine for old bruises. Touched by her care, Lin Heping agreed to reconsider the lawsuit against the An Group, but firmly stated that Zhu Fan would still face punishment.
Qiao Man was overjoyed, but as Lin Heping watched her smile, his mind drifted back to memories of Nan Sheng. A flashback revealed Lin Lan, Lin Heping’s mother, at the factory. Factory Director Zhao De Yu, aware that Lin Lan had adopted Nan Sheng, attempted to coerce her into marrying Nan Sheng to his disabled nephew. Lin Lan furiously chased him away with a broom. Nan Sheng, arriving with food, witnessed the scene.
Burdened by the thought of causing trouble, Nan Sheng returned home, leaving a note for Lin Lan and Lin Heping before departing. On the road, she was accosted by several thugs. Lin Heping, having found her note, arrived just in time to fend off her attackers and bring her back home. He sternly admonished her, making her promise never to leave again and to formalize her commitment by writing a letter of guarantee. Separately, Qiao Fang reconnected with He Kuaiji.
He sarcastically commented on her return to China without a plan after leaving for Spain, noting her current plight of seeking both housing and employment. Qiao Fang retorted that she was grateful they had broken up, as she would be even more miserable otherwise. Despite their contentious past, He Kuaiji offered her a spare room in his own house for free, in exchange for some copywriting work.
Qiao Fang initially resisted, wary of his motives, but her difficult circumstances left her with no other choice. Later, Qiao Man met with her sister, Qiao Fang. The sisters showed concern for each other, and Qiao Fang briefly explained her new living arrangement, which Qiao Man found amusing. Meanwhile, Qiao Man confronted Ben, the amateur novelist, to collect her debt. Ben revealed he had broken his arm after a fall, making it impossible to write and thus repay her.
He claimed he could only pay her €50,000 once his novel was complete. Eager to recover her money, Qiao Man offered to type for him, suggesting a €50,000 fee for her services. Ben reluctantly agreed, on the condition that she guarantee the completion of his novel. He then set out house rules, including not touching his possessions due to his OCD. Qiao Man soon discovered he was only on the third of twelve chapters, expressing her dismay, but he insisted she type as he dictated.
