Sniper Butterfly Episode 11 Recap
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On Monday, Cen Jin accompanied Li Wu for his follow-up consultation with Dr. Lu. Dr. Lu explained that Li Wu's migraines were due to an unclosed foramen ovale, a condition common in about a quarter of adults, although it increases the risk of migraine attacks by 2. 5 times for those affected. He clarified that some people never experience symptoms congenitally, but an attack could be triggered by external stimuli or trauma.
Li Wu confirmed that previous doctors had also advised rest. Cen Jin inquired about other treatment options, to which Dr. Lu mentioned surgery as a possibility but noted it's usually avoided unless necessary. He recommended focusing on medication and significant lifestyle changes, such as getting enough sleep, avoiding late nights, and maintaining emotional stability. Cen Jin diligently recorded these instructions on her phone, which Li Wu secretly appreciated.
Dr. Lu then invited Cen Jin to an archery club event on Saturday. Li Wu, eager to spend more time with Cen Jin, quickly declared his keen interest in archery, claiming he had always wanted to learn but never had the chance. Dr. Lu happily agreed to let him join. After leaving the hospital with the prescribed medicine, Cen Jin insisted on finding a pill organizer for Li Wu, concerned he might forget his doses.
She eventually located a pharmacy but had to rush to work, instructing Li Wu to buy the organizer and take a taxi home. The story then flashed back to 2016. Cen Jin, as the creative director at AusStar, was overseeing the creative discussions for Bei'ao Motors' G-series advertising campaign.
She was dissatisfied with the two existing internal proposals, and noted that the most popular approach currently was by Wu Fu, the creative director from Yiwen Creative Dream, who had an impressive reputation, having won a One Show award for his self-produced sign language ad. She urged her team to refine their ideas, aiming for something truly innovative.
Later that evening, Cen Jin returned home delighted to see Li Wu's improved academic transcript, showing he had advanced over thirty ranks and was close to the top thirty. She tried to engage him in a discussion about work, asking what features he, as a man, would prioritize in an off-road vehicle, only to remember he had never driven.
To spark new ideas, Cen Jin took Li Wu to a Low-Carbon Lifestyle Expo, specifically to experience an AI simulation game, explaining that she didn't want her creativity to be "trapped by cars." She led Li Wu to a 3D browser exhibit while she went to play a large floor piano with a little girl. The girl's mother, Shen Yun, filmed Cen Jin and her daughter happily playing and later shared the video with Cen Jin, adding her on WeChat.
Li Wu, after his experience, was deeply impressed by the extensive applications of artificial intelligence in areas like environmental protection, data collection, and resource preservation, concluding that AI truly had the potential to transform human lifestyles. This realization inspired Cen Jin, shifting her focus from pure technology to how automobiles enhance people's lives. The following day at work, Cen Jin proposed developing a micro-film drama commercial.
However, her assistant informed her that Bei'ao Motors seemed to be giving AusStar the runaround, suggesting they might have a pre-selected partner. It was rumored that Wu Fu, the creative director from Yiwen Creative Dream, had been seen frequently with Bei'ao's Mr. Chen, indicating a cozy relationship that threatened to block AusStar's entry. Cen Jin asked if there were alternative channels to secure an opportunity.
The assistant recalled that Shen Yun, the head of external communications for Bei'ao and a director-level executive with special approval rights, was the ultimate decision-maker. Cen Jin was surprised to recognize Shen Yun as the "mom" she had met at the expo. Cen Jin deliberately approached Shen Yun at a coffee shop. She introduced herself as the creative director of AusStar, explaining their bid for the G-series marketing project.
Shen Yun acknowledged that Cen Jin's approach was "going over the chain of command" but admitted she had heard of Cen Jin's name from previous projects. However, she knew nothing about AusStar. Despite this, Shen Yun offered to help AusStar get qualified as a vendor, but firmly stated that there would be no favoritism during the actual pitch, which would prioritize the best creative proposal.
Cen Jin expressed her gratitude, understanding that merely getting an entry ticket was a significant step. On the day of the pitch, Wu Fu presented his marketing plan first, emphasizing detailed car performance and reliability to create a "driving-life, fully in control" brand image tailored for middle-aged men. Mr. Chen appeared confident in Wu Fu's presentation. Then, Cen Jin presented AusStar's proposal, themed "Light of Dawn, Master the Extraordinary."
Her approach focused on humanistic appeal, even mentioning Yunfeng Village, and aimed to make the audience connect emotionally with the product through visual enjoyment. An attendee questioned if the video would come across as a tourism promotion centered on poverty alleviation rather than the car, asking why an unfamiliar remote mountainous area like Yunfeng Village was chosen. Cen Jin explained that she had conducted a field study there and that her parents sponsored students in the village.
She highlighted Yunfeng Village's natural environment and challenging road conditions as ideal for showcasing the G-series' multi-terrain adaptation system. She argued that a high-performance off-road vehicle offers not just convenience but also a deeper sense of culture, sentiment, and self-realization that profoundly changes lives and touches the heart. She reassured them that 90% of the video footage would directly or indirectly relate to the G-series, ensuring potential consumers would fully grasp its superior performance.
Shen Yun concluded the meeting, stating that the company would deliberate before making a decision. Later that weekend, Li Wu, thinking Cen Jin was still busy working overtime, called Cheng Rui to confirm plans to stay with him in the dorms. However, upon returning home to collect his change of clothes, he found Cen Jin had prepared hotpot. She explained that her busy period had concluded. Li Wu quickly messaged Cheng Rui, canceling their plans.
During dinner, Cen Jin received news that AusStar had won the Bei'ao Motors project, triumphing over Wu Fu. Overjoyed, she celebrated it as her first independent project success at her new company. Cen Jin informed Li Wu that the ad would be filmed in Yunfeng Village and asked him for recommendations for beautiful locations.
Li Wu suggested the winding mountain road behind his grandfather's old house, which led to Qinglian Peak, offering spectacular sunrises and, on clear days, a breathtaking sea of clouds. He described the unpaved path, the terraced fields, the pristine mountain springs where fruits could be chilled, and the river teeming with small fish and crabs that he and his childhood friends would catch and fry.
Cen Jin was delighted by his descriptions and asked him to sketch out the locations, as they eagerly discussed their vision. In 2017, a year after the successful pitch, Cen Jin's professional abilities earned her significant recognition and trust at AusStar. Her boss offered her several complimentary tickets to a popular stand-up comedy show. Cen Jin, considering Li Wu's limited social activities, took two tickets with the intention of taking him.
That weekend, she called Li Wu, who was at a bus stop returning home from school. She suggested he get off at the Jiu Li Tower stop near her company. As Li Wu disembarked, he noticed an AusStar promotional video playing on a large screen, featuring Cen Jin. Watching her, he reminisced about their first encounter in Yunfeng Village and her consistent kindness and support, realizing that the "most beautiful sister" had stirred profound romantic feelings within him. They then headed to a restaurant Cen Jin had booked nearby to celebrate.
