In the original work of "Flowers", the character of Reiko appeared relatively late, and her relationship with Po was not as close as that between Miss Wang and Li Li. She and Po met through Po's good brother Tao Tao, and a special friendship was established between them. Reiko once had a marriage, and later Tao Tao introduced her to a lawyer and helped her go through the divorce procedures. For some time after the divorce, she went to Japan to live for many years, eventually returning to Shanghai and opening a restaurant called "Night Tokyo". Po gets acquainted with Reiko during a night meal in Tokyo and forms a deep friendship. However, the ending of Reiko in the original book is alone, and her role is also simply brought over.
In the drama version, Reiko's character has been changed, and her relationship with Tao Tao is not as close as Po in the play, but she has a special connection with Po. As the proprietress of Night Tokyo, Reiko seems to be pursuing money on the surface, and is always looking for ways to get Po's money. However, in reality, she is helping Po save money. Po's business investment is hugely risky, and if it fails, Reiko can help him pay for it. Business in Tokyo has always been very good, which has allowed Po to learn from Reiko's experience to expand his business. Night Tokyo has also become a channel and information for Po to communicate with all parties**. Po has a very high level of trust in Reiko, and although he knows that Reiko is looking for reasons to ask him for money, he still indulges her, which also causes the other elders to be a little dissatisfied. Obviously, Reiko is deeply fond of Po, and the relationship between them gives people the feeling of an old husband and wife. However, Po's thoughts about Reiko are unknown. In addition, on the character relationship chart, Reiko also has a suitor, Mr. Qiang, but judging from the whole play, Reiko is Po's best destination.
Miss Wang's character in the original book is not very good, and her private life is also a little chaotic. Her relationship with Po has also experienced some twists and turns. In the original book, Miss Wang has a husband named Hongqing, and in order to show her youth, she asked her husband to call her Miss Wang. The two of them got married and had a child, but because the husband was a public official, the policy dictated that they could only have one child. Miss Wang wanted to have a second child, so they planned a fake divorce, and Miss Wang and Xiaomao got married. However, at a party, Miss Wang had a drunken relationship with Mr. Xu in Changshu, and she herself did not know whether the child's father was her husband or Mr. Xu. Miss Wang originally planned to keep the matter a secret, but Li Li deliberately leaked it, and her husband became angry because of it, and the fake divorce became a real divorce. Mr. Xu was also unwilling to be responsible, and Xiao Mao's death added to Miss Wang's psychological burden. Doctors also found out that she was pregnant with a two-headed freak, and she decided to give birth to the baby.
In the drama version, Miss Wang's character design has also changed, and her relationship with Ah Bao has become closer and she has become a business collaborator. Miss Wang's feelings for Po are very sincere, she cares about Po's career very much, and even does not hesitate to give her own eyes. Po is also very kind to her, and when others taunt and harass her, Po will stand up for her and fight for her. For Miss Wang, Po is more of a relationship of family affection and friendship. In the character relationship diagram, there is a feeling of love and killing between Miss Wang and Mr. Wei played by Zheng Kai. In the later stages of the plot, Mr. Wei will also take the initiative to pursue Miss Wang. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether Miss Wang can finally be with Mr. Wei.
In the original book, the only heroine Ah Bao has ever touched is Li Li played by Xin Zhilei. Po had liked Betty when she was younger, but she suddenly disappeared. Subsequently, Po and Xuezhi fell in love and failed. Until they met Li Li, they almost achieved a positive result. However, at the most critical moment, Li Li chose to become a monk.
Li Li had a more painful experience. In the original book, her younger brother runs away from home after committing suicide, becomes a model, and is betrayed by her trusted good sister and reduced to a dusty woman. She would rather die than give in, and met a wealthy businessman who became his lover. After the breakup, the wealthy businessman gave her a sum of money. She uses the money to open a coffee shop and meets Po. Li Li has always had a crush on Po, but deep down she has always had a desire to find a spiritual home, and finally decided to become a monk.
In the drama version, Li Li's character design is basically the same as the original book. She was also Po's former first love, but they couldn't be together because of her beliefs and practices. In the play, Li Li often appears in Po's dreams in the form of a beautiful shadow, and the dialogue between them is also very philosophical and enlightening. Li Li plays the spiritual sustenance in Ah Bao's heart, she is Ah Bao's most exciting woman, and she is also the woman he wants the most, but he can't have it. Li Li's choice also hints at Po's life path, where he needs to find his inner peace and meaning.
Chen Yinhu is another important female character in "Flowers", and there is a special emotional entanglement between her and Po. In the original book, she is the general manager of Shanghai Foreign Trade Company, with a lofty identity and status, but she is not the object of Bao's admiration. However, in an accident, Po rescued her and temporarily stayed at his house, and the two began to live together. Chen Yinhu dressed himself as happy, provided a warm home for Bao, and was also a helper and supporter in his career. She gave Po great encouragement and support when he failed, and she was Po's most solid backing.
In the drama version, Chen Yinhu's personality has changed, she is no longer the general manager of Shanghai Foreign Trade Company, but Bao's comrade-in-arms, business partner, and one of Bao's most sincere friends in life. It can be seen from the plot that Chen Yinhu has a deep affection for Bao, and she gave him encouragement and support when Bao encountered difficulties. She paid silently when Po chose to leave her comrades-in-arms and end her career, always waiting by his side. Chen Yinhu is the woman who understands Bao's heart, she can feel Bao's pain and pressure, and give him help and encouragement at critical moments. She is a strong, independent, and responsible female image in the play, and through her presence, she lights up the brilliance in Po's heart.