# WebtoonLib — Flower and the Beast #3

## Series
- title: Flower and the Beast
- slug: flower-and-the-beast-1c04d4

## Chapter
- number: 3
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
This chapter pivots to the comedic and wholesome dynamics of Hwayeon's new life, highlighting the extreme protectiveness of her father, Chung Ryu, and her maid, Gihae. The two are portrayed as a "gorgeously ridiculous" duo, with Chung Ryu acting as a doting father and Gihae displaying a "rabid energy" in her mission to shield Hwayeon from all men. While some find their actions overbearing, most readers find the behavior both amusing and justified, reasoning that Hwayeon is still perceived as a child after her 12-year coma. The chapter's central tension is established with the prominent feature of the male lead, the Crown Prince Muyeong, who is described as a red-haired, tan-skinned man whom readers immediately find attractive, reinterpreting his "beast" moniker as "hotness." This positive reception starkly contrasts with Chung Ryu's disdain for the prince, whom he calls a "brat" and a "battlefield monster," setting up an anticipated conflict between the overprotective father and his daughter's future love interest. The audience overwhelmingly appreciates this shift to a loving family environment, viewing it as a healing and positive second chance for Hwayeon after the trauma of her previous life as Yeonu Lee.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
This chapter pivots to the comedic and wholesome dynamics of Hwayeon's new life, highlighting the extreme protectiveness of her father, Chung Ryu, and her maid, Gihae.

### Spoiler summary
This chapter pivots to the comedic and wholesome dynamics of Hwayeon's new life, highlighting the extreme protectiveness of her father, Chung Ryu, and her maid, Gihae. The two are portrayed as a "gorgeously ridiculous" duo, with Chung Ryu acting as a doting father and Gihae displaying a "rabid energy" in her mission to shield Hwayeon from all men. While some find their actions overbearing, most readers find the behavior both amusing and justified, reasoning that Hwayeon is still perceived as a child after her 12-year coma. The chapter's central tension is established with the prominent feature of the male lead, the Crown Prince Muyeong, who is described as a red-haired, tan-skinned man whom readers immediately find attractive, reinterpreting his "beast" moniker as "hotness." This positive reception starkly contrasts with Chung Ryu's disdain for the prince, whom he calls a "brat" and a "battlefield monster," setting up an anticipated conflict between the overprotective father and his daughter's future love interest. The audience overwhelmingly appreciates this shift to a loving family environment, viewing it as a healing and positive second chance for Hwayeon after the trauma of her previous life as Yeonu Lee.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Flower and the Beast #3](/series/flower-and-the-beast-1c04d4/chapter-3)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/flower-and-the-beast-1c04d4

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.