Blossom in Heart Episode 48 Recap
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Lang Yuexuan covertly entered Shi Jizhou's workshop, observing workers illicitly adding synthetic grease to raw materials while toiling through the night. He collected samples from the wastewater, identifying it as a component used for "Furong Paste," and also obtained samples of the grease. To his astonishment, he discovered numerous boxes of Lang Liyun's raw materials stored within Shi Jizhou's workshop.
Lang Yuexuan had previously investigated the scene of the fire at Gu Haitang's home and found an unusual type of grease there. Shocked by his findings, Lang Yuexuan hastened home to confront Lang Yueming, who was absent. He then reported Lang Yueming's secret dealings with Shi Jizhou to Feng Chunyan.
Instead of being angered, Feng Chunyan chastised Lang Yuexuan for his perceived lack of concern for family matters, remarking that Lang Yueming was doing the right thing and accusing Lang Yuexuan of doing nothing. Miaolan subsequently advised Lang Yuexuan against interfering with Lang Yueming's affairs, reminding him that he was only a Lang by name and not a true member of the family.
Lang Yuexuan retorted, and Miaolan confessed her jealousy towards Gu Haitang and her desire to live honorably, acknowledging her powerlessness. Meanwhile, Lang Yueming had been selling Lang Liyun's goods directly to the Shi family and taking the money, leading Shi Jizhou to remark to his wife that Lang Yueming was an "insider traitor" and the Lang family was doomed, even as their distraught son Shi Diwen walked by.
Long Deshui, the Grand Marshal, pressed Shi Jizhou to quickly raise money to offset military expenses. Shi Jizhou proposed that once he ruined Lang Liyun, he would honor his commitment, prompting Long Deshui to grant him a few more days. Gu Haitang bid farewell to her neighbors, some of whom revealed that Mr. Han Ruibin had been seen lingering around her house both on the night of the fire and for a significant period beforehand, raising her suspicions.
She returned to her burned-down home, where she found Lang Yuexuan searching for evidence. Concurrently, Lang Qingqing met with Gu Xiahe, intending to sever ties, but Lang Qingqing vehemently vouched for Lang Yuexuan's innocence, promising to help Gu Xiahe uncover the truth and clear Lang Yuexuan's name. She insisted that Lang family matters should not destroy their relationship, expressing her inability to endure separation.
Gu Xiahe, who admitted his love for Lang Qingqing, gently refused her suggestion to elope, stating his obligation to help Gu Haitang rebuild their family and his need to side with his sister, though he too harbored doubts about the truth. Lang Qingqing, who also loved him, maintained her resolve to be with him and promised to uncover the truth. Through Lang Yuexuan's diligent efforts, the truth behind the arson was finally uncovered.
He rushed to Gu Haitang, informing her that the grease he found at the fire scene was a specific type used in mines, and that he had found identical grease at Shi Jizhou's workshop. This confirmed that Shi Jizhou had dispatched someone to set fire to Gu Haitang's home. With the truth laid bare, Gu Haitang embraced Lang Yuexuan, apologizing for her previous wrongful accusations.
She revealed that she had always suspected Shi Jizhou, as his accounts regarding her mother's life had greatly diverged, but she had lacked concrete evidence until Lang Yuexuan's findings corroborated her suspicions. Lang Yuexuan and Gu Haitang reconciled completely. Gu Haitang decided to seek out Lang Sinian to clarify past events, hoping to uncover the truth about her father's death, but Lang Sinian was away at a meeting.
To avoid arousing Shi Jizhou's suspicion, Gu Haitang and Lang Yuexuan agreed to continue their pretense. Unbeknownst to them, Long Mohua overheard Long Deshui planning to partner with Shi Jizhou to dismantle the Lang family. She fervently cautioned Long Deshui against trusting Shi Jizhou, explaining the dire consequences. Long Deshui, after her analysis, realized he had made a grave error and expressed regret.
Long Mohua advised him that helping Lang Yuexuan and Gu Haitang reclaim the Furong Paste was their only remaining hope, acknowledging that a future with Lang Yuexuan was impossible for her. Shi Jizhou extensively promoted Furong Paste, quickly making it a household name in the industry and receiving numerous orders. He sought to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Furong Paste formula from Gu Haitang.
Gu Haitang, however, was quietly working to restore the original formula, wishing to preserve her father's legacy and continue his tradition. When Shi Jizhou offered a substantial sum, Gu Haitang countered by demanding his entire workshop, a demand that caused Shi Jizhou to recoil. Lang Yueming's inability to pay the Lang Liyun workers on time led to a complete strike, forcing the business to shut down.
Desperate, Lang Yueming sought help from Shi Jizhou, who agreed to assist Lang Liyun only if Lang Yueming could obtain the Furong Paste formula from Gu Haitang. Lang Yueming then approached Gu Haitang under false pretenses, claiming Shi Jizhou was exploiting her and offering to help her produce Furong Paste. Gu Haitang flatly refused, openly admitting that her collaboration with Shi Jizhou was specifically intended to destroy Lang Liyun, leaving Lang Yueming no choice but to withdraw.
Meanwhile, Hu Fuguan, who was not dead, had successfully won over most of Long Deshui's troops. He allied with Shi Jizhou, aiming to seize Long Deshui's military power and ruin both Long Deshui and the Lang family. Shi Jizhou requested Hu Fuguan's assistance in eliminating Lang Sinian to prevent his return to Kunyang.
Aware of the plot against them, Lang Sinian and Uncle Quan were fleeing home, with Lang Sinian praying that Lang Yuexuan could save the Lang family until his return. Feng Chunyan, upon learning of Lang Liyun's closure, urged Lang Yuexuan to return home to help resolve the company's difficulties, fearing her inability to account for the situation to Lang Sinian. She also acknowledged that the alliance with Shi Jizhou was wrong but felt powerless. Lang Yuexuan promised to dedicate all his efforts to solving the crisis but firmly stated that only Gu Haitang held the key to saving the Lang family now.
