In "Flowers", why does Reiko not save Bao when she dies? "It's a very curious question and a fascinating story. Let me unravel the mystery for you.
Let's review the plot together. In "Flowers", Po is always the one who is most loved by Reiko, there is no doubt about that. Reiko not only gave Mr. Bao the luck talisman that she had worked so hard to get, but more importantly, after Mr. Bao took the luck talisman, he really found the president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. This made everyone wonder how deep Reiko's love for Mr. Bao was.
Some people will ask, in this case, why doesn't Reiko talk to Mr. Bao in the restaurant in Tokyo at night? When Mr. Bao is in a difficult time, why do you pretend not to see it? The answer is actually very simple, let me uncover the mystery of Reiko's death for you.
We need to understand Reiko's personality. She is a love brain, and her love is a very important thing for her. In Mr. Bao's eyes, she is also the only person who can understand him. So, when she received a letter from Mr. Bao with a business card with her name on it and a plane ticket to Shanghai, she was very happy because it represented Mr. Bao's opportunity to look back at her. In order to wait for Mr. Bao, she endured loneliness and waiting, and gave up a better partner, Qiang Mujie.
Reiko also has her own reasons for choosing to die rather than save her. She knew that Mr. Bao had gone bankrupt not long ago. Although she has the ability to help Mr. Bao solve his financial problems, she chose to wait and see. In her opinion, Mr. Bao needs to experience the pain of failure himself in order to truly understand who he loves the most. She hopes to wait for Mr. Bao to lose everything, and then help him rebuild his career and let him understand his worth.
Reiko's death is not because she only wants Bao's total wealth, but because she loves him and hopes that he will grow up in frustration. Although such a choice may make people feel heartache and helplessness, Reiko believes that only when Mr. Bao faces defeat in person can he truly know his heart and understand who he really needs. This is also a kind of affectionate care for Mr. Bao.
Through Reiko's death and not saving, we see the persistence and release in love. She loves Mr. Bao in her own way, although it sometimes seems cruel, but it comes from the true love and trust of Mr. Bao. She believes that Bao will always be able to rise from failure and regain his former glory. This is not only an encouragement to Mr. Bao, but also a persistent pursuit of love.
In "Flowers", Reiko's choice not to save herself highlights the theme in the play: growth and persistence in love. Love is not blindly accommodating and protecting, but requires both parties to experience growth and setbacks together. Reiko's refusal to save Mr. Bao when he saw death, although it seemed cruel, was actually out of deep love and confidence in him. She believes that Bao always needs to go through the pain of failure in order to truly understand his heart and value. This choice tested the affection between them and made them stand together more firmly.
It is precisely because of Reiko's death that Mr. Bao can re-examine his goals and values at the trough of life. By facing setbacks, he learned how to rise from failure and start over. With Reiko's persistent support, he rebuilt his career, regained his confidence, and eventually achieved his own success.
Such a love story not only moves us, but also inspires us to remain true and firm in love. Sometimes, we have to face difficulties and setbacks, but it is these experiences that shape us and allow us to grow into better people. And true love should be mutual support and encouragement, mutual growth and companionship.
Through Reiko's choice of not saving Mr. Bao in "Flowers", we see the greatness and selflessness of love. Love is not only about satisfying one's own desires and needs, but also about allowing the other person to become a better version of themselves. Mutual dedication and understanding is where true love lies.