Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds Episode 4 Recap
> Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds Recap
Driven by his desire to protect his incomplete family, Liu Qianren repeatedly intimidated and intercepted Li Li, warning her not to move into his home with her mother. Li Li often endured Liu Qianren's strong-willed actions. However, Pei Shangxuan, spirited and righteous, consistently stepped in to defend Li Li, acting as her protector whenever he saw Liu Qianren accosting her.
He even gave Li Li a small doll symbolizing peace to calm her down, and later a "Sun Bird" as a mysterious gift for protection, which greatly moved her. Li Li's eighteenth birthday coincided with her mother and Liu Father formalizing their marriage. Liu Father celebrated Li Li's birthday, viewing it as a new starting point in life.
However, Liu Qianren, undeterred by Pei Shangxuan's presence, presented Li Li with a meticulously prepared, special gift during a visit to the Liu family home: a broken mirror. Li Li was left shocked and helpless by the gift. Liu Qianren visibly enjoyed Li Li's distress, openly declared that he would never permit others to move into the Liu home, and angrily argued with his father, turning what should have been a joyous day into one of unhappiness for everyone.
Li Li's eighteenth birthday was thus ruined by Liu Qianren. Feeling heartbroken, Li Li left the Liu home, walking alone in the dark, wishing she could return to her childhood when her parents celebrated her birthdays together, reflecting on her past happy memories versus the present adult troubles, and holding back tears. Upon returning home, Li Li was startled by a surprise birthday celebration meticulously arranged by her Uncle Guoqiang and attended by Pei Shangxuan and others.
The sudden appearance of everyone and their heartfelt cheers of celebration brought Li Li a mix of happiness and sorrow, marking this as her second birthday celebration that day. Her Uncle Guoqiang presented her with a notebook and a telescope, gifts of significant meaning to Li Li. This night proved unforgettable for Li Li, filled with both joy and sadness.
Following these events, Li Li and her mother moved into the Liu family home, with Liu Father having prepared a room for Li Li, making Li Li and Liu Qianren nominal siblings. Nevertheless, Liu Qianren's hostility towards Li Li and her mother persisted, and their conflict continued. He secretly threw away Li Li's cherished cloth doll(s), including two she had bought with Li Jun.
When Li Li persistently questioned him, he confessed to throwing them into the outdoor garbage bin, claiming he thought they were trash. Treating her beloved doll(s) as precious treasures, Li Li ventured out into the dark night to search the garbage bin and successfully retrieved them. Liu Qianren's behavior, described as resembling a venomous snake poised to strike, solidified Li Li's determination to protect her mother.
