Sniper Butterfly Episode 23 Recap
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Li Wu was busy packing his clothes and offered to help Cen Jin with hers, but she preferred to sort her things herself. As Cen Jin entered the room, Li Wu accidentally bumped her handbag, causing a contract to fall out. He picked it up and saw it was a "Partner Equity Agreement" for a company between Cen Jin and Shen Yun. Li Wu questioned Cen Jin, who then confessed that she never intended to go abroad.
She admitted to staging the whole situation because she worried he would give up another valuable opportunity for her sake. Li Wu was furious, having envisioned their life in America and even rented a place. He told Cen Jin that he didn't care about opportunities; he only wanted to be with her every moment. Cen Jin tried to explain that going abroad didn't mean they were breaking up, and their bond would remain strong even with distance.
She argued that if she hadn't been so independent, he would still be in Yunfeng Village. Frustrated that Li Wu couldn't understand her intentions, she impulsively suggested they break up. Li Wu was heartbroken and pleaded with her not to, insisting he belonged to her and wouldn't regret their relationship. Cen Jin, however, confessed her regret, believing their relationship should make them better, not turn him into an irrational child.
Despite his desperate pleas, Cen Jin went into the bedroom and locked the door, leaving Li Wu devastated outside. That night, Li Wu heard the door close and found a note from Cen Jin. She stated she was staying at Chun Chang’s house for a few days and would only return after he had left for abroad. At Chun Chang's, Cen Jin became withdrawn, spending her time between work and sleep with little conversation.
Worried about her friend, Chun Chang decided to cheer Cen Jin up by throwing a birthday party using the supplies Li Wu had already prepared. Cen Jin reluctantly agreed to attend, not wanting to disappoint Chun Chang. Cheng Rui and Tao Wanwen also came to the bar. Cheng Rui tried to relay Li Wu's birthday wishes, but Chun Chang quickly interrupted him, not wanting to upset Cen Jin.
Cen Jin sadly remarked that Li Wu always seemed to miss her birthdays. Cheng Rui and Tao Wanwen bickered while working a part-time job. When a man nearby complained about the noise, Cheng Rui, accustomed to Li Wu's presence, mistakenly addressed the man as Li Wu, only to suddenly realize Li Wu had already left for America. After Li Wu had left for the United States, Cen Jin returned home. She found his presence in every corner of the house.
In Li Wu's room, she discovered notes they had made together and a handwritten birthday card from him, which brought her to tears once more. Cen Jin and Shen Yun focused on setting up their new company office. As Cen Jin drove home after decorating, she saw a beauty advertisement featuring Li Wu playing on a large electronic screen outside a shopping mall, making her feel profoundly empty. The year is now 2024.
Li Wu, off work, watched a stand-up comedy show alone. The memory of Cen Jin taking him to his first show dampened his current enjoyment. Meanwhile, Shen Yiyang drove a tipsy Chun Chang home. Chun Chang flirted with him, and during their conversation, Shen Yiyang accidentally spilled his milk tea. While he was disposing of the trash, Chun Chang noticed a greeting card she had once sent in his car, realizing that Shen Yiyang had been secretly attentive to her.
Their emotions surged, leading them to Chun Chang's apartment where they became intimate. The next morning, Shen Yiyang left early for the office due to a "yellow alert," leaving a breakfast and a note for Chun Chang. She humorously concluded that he was playing "hard to get." Cen Jin attended a meeting at Shengcan company to review an advertising proposal for a dating app.
The copy, which talked about "the scent of love," deeply resonated with her, reminding her of Li Wu. She realized that her past connection with him wasn't born out of duty or kindness but true love. After the meeting, it was raining heavily, and her colleagues suggested going for hotpot. Cen Jin declined, stating she had something to do at home.
As she drove, she attempted to call Li Wu to share her feelings, but her phone's mobile network was interrupted, making her unreachable. Concerned when he couldn't reach her, Li Wu called a colleague, Lu Tong, who informed him Cen Jin had left a meeting on Shaping Road, mentioning the heavy rain and that only Litang Road was open. Li Wu immediately set off to find her.
Cen Jin pulled over, waiting for assistance as the rain intensified and the wind blew her umbrella away. Just then, Li Wu appeared, picked up her umbrella, and brought it back to her. Overcome with emotion, Cen Jin rushed into his arms. Afterwards, they returned home together.
