The Story of Pearl Girl Episode 23 Recap, Plot

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At the Qionghua Festival, the many songstresses displayed their talents, vying for the audience's admiration. Cheers echoed through the venue, while those with weaker backgrounds or less polished dance skills faced mockery from the crowd. Bai Xiaoshu, despite her exquisite pipa performance, had stolen Duan Wu’s inlaid shell accessory design. Originally a sample that Duan Wu hadn’t sold, Bai Xiaoshu had greedily taken it.

Unaware that the inlay was crafted from delicate bamboo, Bai Xiaoshu broke a fingernail mid-performance, unable to continue. Duan Wu didn’t place her bets solely on Huan Lang; she also assisted Xue Liniang. First, she provided her with dance shoes, then suggested a strategic partnership with Huan Lang—Huan Lang’s expert pipa skills and Xue Liniang’s graceful dance would make them a formidable duo with a higher chance of success.

Although Xue Liniang was hesitant, she couldn’t refuse after receiving the shoes. In the end, Xue Liniang placed second, while Huan Lang claimed the top spot. During her acceptance speech, Huan Lang publicly announced that all her jewelry came from Mingjing Pavilion and that she would no longer compete in future festivals. Duan Wu emerged as the festival’s greatest winner—Mingjing Pavilion's reputation soared, allowing her to establish her own shop in Hangzhou.

Duan Wu went to the bridge Yan Zijing crossed daily. Now that she had her own jewelry shop, they stood on equal footing; Duan Wu no longer had to look up to Yan Zijing. Calmly, she declared that she would continue to make her mark in Yangzhou and expand her jewelry business with great fanfare. After the festival, Duan Wu held a celebration banquet, inviting all the songstresses to join in.

Since Bai Xiaoshu hadn’t won, there was less resentment among the attendees. Besides, many knew they would need to buy jewelry from Mingjing Pavilion in the future and thus flattered Duan Wu. As they drank and sang, someone remarked on the difficult fate of songstresses, who, despite their efforts, remained playthings for the wealthy and often met with tragic endings. Duan Wu disagreed, urging them to be independent and not to pin their hopes on fickle men.

Only by relying on their own hard work could they secure their future. Inspired by Duan Wu’s words, many songstresses decided to join Mingjing Pavilion as jewelry ambassadors. Duan Wu suddenly had a strong support team, with a skilled promotion crew and talented artisans, ensuring a bright future. Zheng Zhiheng presented Duan Wu with a contract for her to sign. Smiling, she picked up a brush and covered the contract with strokes, rendering it unreadable.

She firmly reminded Zheng Zhiheng that now, the Zheng family was only a shareholder of Mingjing Pavilion. The profits would be more than enough to support Zheng Zhiheng and his mother, with no need to rely on others. Recognizing Duan Wu's value, Zheng Zhiheng realized he couldn’t assert control over her. Returning from Zheng Zhiheng, Duan Wu felt a newfound sense of freedom.

She had escaped from the Pearl Tower, later found refuge with Yan Zijing’s fleet, and now was no longer a slave at anyone’s mercy. She would have her own jewelry shop and control her own destiny. That night, Duan Wu dreamed again of Xiao Xiami, Cao Da, Meng Sihui, and the brothers Xiang Sheng. Although she had finally achieved success, her favorite people were no longer by her side.

On Mingjing Pavilion’s grand opening, Duan Wu stood out in a red celebratory gown, energetically attracting customers as business boomed. Since Bai Xiaoshu’s loss, her popularity had dwindled. She visited Zhen Lang Pavilion multiple times, attempting to get close to Yan Zijing, only to be turned away by Kang Ju. Kang Ju, who disliked her heavy makeup and demeanor, coldly reminded her that a person without any value was unworthy of associating with his master.

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