Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds Episode 17 Recap
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Pei Shangxuan sends flowers to Li Li's hospitalized mother, accidentally leaving his wallet behind. A nurse finds the wallet, leading Li Li to mistakenly believe that Liu Qianren was responsible for the flowers and her mother's transfer to a VIP room. Li Li eventually discovers Pei Shangxuan's missing wallet and returns it, scolding him for doing good deeds anonymously and spending lavishly.
Through this incident, Li Li realizes all that Pei Shangxuan has done for her, prompting him to declare that Li Li is more important than his entrepreneurship, which makes their relationship somewhat awkward. Meanwhile, Li Li and Han Yichen collaborate on a team emblem design for their client, Sister Luo. When they submit their design, Liu Qianren reviews it while feeling unwell.
Li Li notices his poor complexion due to illness and brings him water, taking the opportunity to ask him about the hospital room arrangement. Liu Qianren denies any involvement in either the flowers or the room, refusing to take credit or gain Li Li's favor. Initially, he approves the design, but Sister Luo later rejects the team emblem, deeming it to lack the necessary sporting spirit.
In frustration, Liu Qianren tears up the design after an unsuccessful discussion with Sister Luo. Li Li questions his actions, reminding him of the team's effort. Liu Qianren subsequently calms down, agreeing to continue the design work and reprinting the sketches for Li Li to revise. To help Li Li, Pei Shangxuan impresses her by collecting a vast number of famous team emblems online for her reference.
In another storyline, Daniel's career is flourishing, but he remains in a relationship with Li Jun. Li Jun, trying to secure their bond, buys Daniel a necklace, which displeases Daniel's manager, David. David separates them to privately urge Daniel to prioritize his career. Li Jun accidentally overhears this conversation, leaving her troubled. Later, when they encounter paparazzi, Li Jun lashes out at the reporters, stating she is merely an assistant and already has a boyfriend.
Daniel is deeply concerned by Li Jun's emotional state and confides in Pei Shangxuan about his inability to dedicate himself entirely to Li Jun. As Daniel's fame grows, the rift between him and Li Jun widens, threatening to erupt. During a relaxed outing, Li Li and Li Jun are joined by Daniel and Pei Shangxuan, and the four play a game of truth or dare.
Both Li Li and Pei Shangxuan roll the lowest number, and Pei Shangxuan chooses to speak his truth, describing his "most loved girl" without explicitly naming Li Li. Li Li, listening with a complex expression, understands that he is referring to her; both harbor feelings for each other but hesitate to confess. Daniel attempts to push Pei Shangxuan to explicitly confess, but the moment is interrupted by Daniel's fans.
Han Yichen, in pursuit of Pei Shangxuan, discreetly secures investment from General Manager Gu for Pei Shangxuan's social software startup, which is progressing exceptionally well. Pei Shangxuan, believing his success is solely due to his own abilities, decides to formally confess to Li Li and plans a significant surprise for her. He sets a time for the confession, which Li Li has waited 7-8 years for.
Li Jun sends Li Li a text message, urging her to leave work to meet Pei Shangxuan for his confession. However, an urgent company phone conference disrupts Li Li's plans, preventing her from leaving immediately. Pei Shangxuan is left waiting for hours alone with flowers. The question remains how Li Li will choose between her important work commitments and Pei Shangxuan's long-anticipated confession.
