Sniper Butterfly Episode 28 Recap
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After waking up from his drunken stupor, Li Wu finds Cen Jin in the living room, carefully preparing soup for him. The warm gesture fills him with a sense of comfort, though he immediately worries that her mother might be upset by her staying. Cen Jin reassures him that her mother, realizing she couldn't force them apart and was angry about her staying, has already packed her things and returned home.
As he tastes the soup, Li Wu jokingly notes it is far too sweet, but Cen Jin admits she simply wanted to give him something sweet to eat despite her lack of culinary talent. She encourages him to stay relaxed, telling him that being with him makes her life feel emotionally full and rich, regardless of the hardships they face. Li Wu is deeply moved, knowing that without her constant encouragement, he would never have survived the recent turmoil.
The business side of things remains a struggle as Li Wu and Cheng Rui continue to meet with investment firms only to be met with repeated rejections. While Cheng Rui begins to grumble about the difficulty of finding a new partner, Li Wu maintains a remarkably calm and enlightened mindset. This change in attitude does not go unnoticed by Cheng Rui, who teases that Li Wu has clearly been guided by a wise person—Cen Jin.
Their spirits are lifted when Shen Yiyang calls with a crucial lead: the Yi City Environmental Protection Bureau is opening a bidding process for a targeted environmental project. He has already recommended Tongchen’s CloudMap system, believing the institute finds it innovative and full of potential. Back at the office, Tao Wanwen arrives to conduct an interview that will help Tongchen gain wider public recognition.
To avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest, Cheng Rui insists that Li Wu handle the interview while he plays the role of the attentive host, providing Tao Wanwen with an overwhelming abundance of snacks that leaves the other female colleagues in the office envious. Meanwhile, Chun Chang rejects her mother’s request to attend a cousin’s wedding, planning instead to go camping and stargazing with Shen Yiyang. However, a sudden downpour ruins their outdoor plans.
Seeing her disappointment, Shen Yiyang brings the camping experience indoors, using a star projector to create a romantic atmosphere in the living room. Just as they are sharing an intimate moment in their tent, Chun Chang’s mother unexpectedly returns home. The two scrambled to hide the camping gear before the mother began a polite but pointed interrogation into Shen Yiyang’s background and family business.
Despite Chun Chang's attempts to deflect, Shen Yiyang politely answered, but Chun Chang quickly sent him home when the rain stopped, preventing her mother from asking more questions. At Shengcan, a new challenge arises when the firm takes on a jewelry promotion project for a heritage brand looking to launch a younger subline.
While others worry that a failure could damage the prestige of the main line, Cen Jin sees it as a rare opportunity for creative freedom and takes the lead. At home, she and Li Wu spend their nights working side-by-side, a scene that nostalgically mirrors the time when she used to supervise his high school homework.
Things finally take a turn for the better at Tongchen as well; their bidding materials are submitted, and the legal case against Lao Yi has officially been filed. Cheng Rui suggests a celebratory drink, but both Li Wu and Shen Yiyang decline, having prior dates. Left alone, Cheng Rui jokingly calls them disloyal before immediately calling Tao Wanwen to go look at engagement rings.
Relieved by the company's progress, Li Wu and Cen Jin spend a relaxing evening together, walking through the city. During their stroll, they stop at a newly opened bakery where they participate in a promotional activity. They take a Polaroid photo together, and in a moment of spontaneous affection, Li Wu kisses Cen Jin’s hair as the camera flashes.
Li Wu playfully pays for the treats just so he can keep the romantic photo for himself, telling her he is simply putting his own desires first as she had taught him. Later, Chun Chang takes her mother out to dinner, where she is once again pressured about marriage. Her mother argues that women lose their value as they age, unlike men who become more desirable with maturity.
Chun Chang pushes back against these outdated views, asserting her independence and career, and even reminding her mother of her lack of involvement in her upbringing. Though they argue, Chun Chang later feels a familiar sense of guilt for the recurring conflict. Good news continues to arrive as Tongchen passes the initial screening for the bureau’s project, ranking first among the bidders. Tao Wanwen also reveals that her interview has attracted interest from Xinshang Venture Capital, a top-tier investment firm.
With the second round of bidding involving a formal presentation, Cheng Rui insists Li Wu take the stage since the system is his brainchild and he understands the technology best. Tao Wanwen points out that Li Wu needs to upgrade his appearance to ensure a strong first impression. Cen Jin takes Li Wu shopping and carefully selects a trendy, sophisticated suit for him.
On the day of the presentation, Li Wu’s sharp new look and confident delivery immediately draw the attention of everyone in the room. After the successful meeting, Li Wu and Cheng Rui both rush to report the good news to their respective partners. Back at Tongchen, Cheng Rui excitedly tells Li Wu to check his WeChat Moments.
Cen Jin has finally made their relationship official, posting the Polaroid from the bakery with the simple, pun-filled caption: "A Gift," cleverly referring to the literal meaning of Li Wu’s name. Seeing her publicly declare her love, even without blocking her parents, Li Wu is overwhelmed with joy, finally feeling that he can stand by her side with his head held high.
