Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds Episode 5 Recap
> Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds Recap
The narrative intermittently flashes forward to 2016. In that year, Pei Shangxuan drove to Han Yichen's company. Upon seeing her, his mind drifted back to 2003. Later in 2016, Pei Shangxuan pressed Han Yichen for Li Li's whereabouts. Han Yichen, who shared a history of love-hate entanglement with Pei Shangxuan, insisted she did not know where Li Li was.
Pei Shangxuan remained skeptical, reminding Han Yichen that she had already obtained everything she desired and should therefore release the past and embrace her new life. Back in the past, Liu Qianren displayed strong hostility towards Li Li's mother and Li Li when they moved into his home. He publicly embarrassed Li Li's mother at dinner, leading to an unpleasant meal and causing Li Li's mother to cry, making Li Li feel helpless.
Liu Qianren also directly told Li Li he would find ways to drive them out. In a new year and place, Li Li's attempt to reconcile with Liu Qianren failed, and she received a warning. In 2003, during the SARS epidemic, many schools were closed. Li Jun (also referred to as Xiao Jun) was hospitalized with a sudden high fever/viral cold. Li Li rushed to the hospital without a mask, showing no concern about being infected by Li Jun.
Their relationship had previously been strained, with Li Jun resenting Li Li because of Pei Shangxuan. However, the SARS period helped mend their friendship. The two best friends had a heart-to-heart talk in the hospital room, finally reconciling and becoming as close as before, letting go of past grievances. Li Li gave Li Jun a treasured pair of cloth dolls, each embroidered with their names, symbolizing their eternal friendship, as enduring as the sun and moon.
After SARS, Han Yichen, Li Li's beautiful cousin, transferred to the same school as Li Li. Han Yichen had vowed in childhood to take everything from Li Li. At the school gate, Pei Shangxuan coolly helped Han Yichen fix her high heel that was stuck, successfully attracting her attention. Han Yichen, with her lively personality, beauty, and wealthy background, quickly integrated into the class.
The male classmates showed immense interest in the beautiful Han Yichen, which amused Pei Shangxuan, who felt his image was being dragged down. Pei Shangxuan gradually became attracted to Han Yichen, becoming infatuated with her, and the two slowly developed a relationship. Han Yichen's childhood vow was realized as she stole Li Li's thunder and became very close to Pei Shangxuan, making other girls envious.
Han Yichen declared, "What she can do, I will try my best to do; what she has, I will definitely have," foreshadowing Li Li's tragic fate. Li Li, despite her unwillingness, silently endured this. At Han Yichen's birthday party, Li Li maintained a poker face throughout, feeling like a drab maid while Han Yichen was the princess. After witnessing Pei Shangxuan being close to Han Yichen yet again, Li Li felt disheartened and walked home alone.
On her way home, Li Li witnessed Liu Qianren arguing with his mother, who planned to go abroad; Liu Qianren accused his mother of being selfish like his father and not considering his feelings. Li Li, feeling sympathy, wrote a letter to Liu Qianren, insightfully pointing out that his hostility towards outsiders stemmed from his profound love for his mother.
The sincerity in her words deeply moved Liu Qianren, causing him to begin to understand, and their family finally started to harmonize. As summer turned to autumn, bringing a sense of melancholy, a group of friends went to the reed fields to watch migratory birds fly south. During this time, Pei Shangxuan and Li Li accidentally met and had the good fortune to watch the beautiful scene of the migratory birds.
The impending end of high school filled Li Li with immense sadness. Pei Shangxuan, showing rare tenderness, affectionately promised her that they would reunite the following year, solidifying their special encounter with a promise.
