Episode Summary
In "Reborn" Episode 4, Qiao Qingyu uncovers devastating truths about her late sister, Bei Yu. She learns from the village doctor about Bei Yu's miscarriage and her mother's violent reaction. Later, Ming Sheng sends her Bei Yu's medical file, revealing she died from AIDS. Amidst this, a fire at her uncle's house, seemingly started by a distraught Auntie Qin, leads Qingyu to discover Bei Yu's partially burned diary. The diary entries paint a picture of an innocent first love, contradicting the cruel rumors. As Qingyu faces bullying at school, Ming Sheng offers support, and the episode concludes with Qingyu determined to get a locked notebook from her mother, believing it holds the key to the boy's identity.
Spoiler Alert
Reborn Episode 4 Recap: Secrets from the Ashes
The fourth episode of "Reborn" plunges Qiao Qingyu deeper into the mystery surrounding her sister's death, unearthing a devastating medical diagnosis and a secret diary from the ashes of a family fire. As Qingyu confronts the painful truth, Ming Sheng grapples with his own family trauma, and the weight of the past begins to crush everyone involved.
A Devastating Diagnosis
Qingyu's investigation takes her to an internet cafe where she logs into her account and finds a message from Ming Sheng. He has sent her Bei Yu's electronic medical file, and the contents are heartbreaking: Bei Yu was HIV positive and died from AIDS.The news hits Qingyu hard, as she immediately connects the diagnosis to the cruel rumors that have been circulating about a boy. She later shares the devastating truth with her younger brother, Jin Yu.
Earlier, her search for answers led her to the village doctor. Under the pretense of seeking treatment for her Auntie Qin, Qingyu inquires about her sister, Bei Yu. The doctor reveals a critical piece of the puzzle: during the summer, Bei Yu had come to the clinic after suffering a miscarriage. When the doctor contacted their mother, her reaction was not one of comfort. Instead, she rushed to the clinic and slapped Bei Yu across the face, leaving her daughter to cry in stunned betrayal.
Ming Sheng's Past Wounds
Meanwhile, Ming Sheng is summoned to the hospital by his estranged father. An awkward attempt at reconciliation over a hamburger only deepens Ming Sheng's resentment, triggering memories of a childhood defined by his father's absence and his mother's eventual departure. Raised by his grandfather, Ming Sheng holds a particular grudge against his father for making a unilateral decision about his grandfather's end-of-life care. Later, seeking solace, he climbs a familiar banyan tree, a place his mother once took him to escape his troubles.
A Desperate Act and a Fiery Discovery
The family's turmoil intensifies back at their old home. A disoriented Auntie Qin mistakes Qingyu for the deceased Bei Yu, grabbing her hand and trying to flee the village. Qingyu notices a notebook in her aunt's hand bearing Bei Yu's name, deepening the mystery of what her aunt knows. The situation culminates in a fire at the uncle's house, which appears to have been started by the distraught Auntie Qin.
While sifting through the debris, Qingyu makes a pivotal discovery: a partially burned diary belonging to her sister. The surviving pages paint a picture not of promiscuity, but of innocence. Bei Yu wrote lovingly about a boy from the village, her words filled with the pure, hopeful longing of a first love. Holding the charred remains of her sister's private thoughts, a grieving Qingyu feels a surge of empathy and strengthens her resolve to uncover the full story and clear her sister's name.
Humiliation at School and a Mother's Regret
The start of the new school semester brings fresh pain. During a school-wide health check, bullies hide Qingyu's shoes, forcing her to walk back to class barefoot. Witnessing her humiliation, Ming Sheng quietly gives her his own shoes after school. When Qingyu arrives home, her mother questions her about the shoes. It's Jin Yu who explains the truth: they are being relentlessly bullied because of the rumors surrounding Bei Yu's death.Overcome with guilt, their mother breaks down and apologizes.
The episode closes with Qingyu noticing her mother locking a notebook away in a drawer. Believing it may hold the key to identifying the boy her sister loved, she enlists Jin Yu's help to retrieve it. The search for the truth is now more urgent than ever, with a crucial clue tantalizingly within reach.
Key Spoilers & Revelations:
- Bei Yu's Medical History: It is confirmed that Bei Yu had a miscarriage and was HIV positive, with AIDS being the official cause of her death.
- The Mother's Reaction: Instead of supporting her daughter, Bei Yu's mother slapped her upon learning about the miscarriage.
- The Burned Diary: Qingyu finds Bei Yu's diary, which reveals she was innocently in love with a boy from their village, contradicting the malicious rumors.
- Auntie Qin's Distress: Auntie Qin's erratic behavior and possession of a notebook with Bei Yu's name suggest she knows more than she is letting on and is deeply traumatized.
- Ming Sheng's Alliance: Ming Sheng is actively helping Qingyu, providing her with the official medical records and protecting her from school bullies.
- The Next Clue: The mother possesses a locked notebook that Qingyu believes contains the identity of the boy involved with Bei Yu, setting up the next phase of the investigation.
