Sniper Butterfly Episode 30 (Ending) Recap
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During the final bidding session for the AI environmental protection project, Li Wu, serving as the Technical Director for Tongchen Technology, presented the core value of their system. He emphasized their "tailor-made solutions," explaining how the system could be customized to handle highly confidential core data and overcome the limitations of closed large models. While the committee deliberated, Yi, the representative from the competing firm Kejun, approached Li Wu and Cheng Rui with an air of arrogance.
Having heard that they had sold their cars to fund the bidding process, Yi mocked their financial struggles and mockingly offered them a ride home in his car to save them the trouble of taking the subway. However, the atmosphere shifted instantly when the results were announced: Tongchen Technology had won the bid due to its irreplaceable technical advancement and energy-saving advantages.
As Li Wu walked past a stunned Yi, he politely declined the offer of a ride, noting that they were not the same kind of people. He then suggested that Yi keep a close eye out for a court summons regarding his underhanded tactics during the competition. With the company's future secured, Li Wu and Cen Jin visited her parents’ home.
Seeking a private moment, Cen Jin’s mother used the excuse of buying drinks to ask Li Wu to accompany her to the supermarket. She spoke candidly, admitting that while she was often tough-spoken, she was soft-hearted and only wanted her daughter to be happy. She confessed her deep concerns regarding the age gap between them, fearing that Li Wu’s youth might lead to unpredictable changes that Cen Jin could not afford to endure.
Li Wu, visibly nervous and breaking into a cold sweat, gave her his solemn word that he would always be Cen Jin’s shield and support, regardless of what the future held. After this heartfelt conversation, during which Cen Jin's mother also mentioned having read a letter from Li Wu and being touched by his sincerity, she finally gave them her blessing and invited them to return for weekend meals.
Cen Jin was surprised by her mother’s softened attitude later, initially assuming her father had done all the persuasion. Her father clarified that while he helped, it was actually the heartfelt letter Li Wu had written that truly moved her. Cen Jin, unaware of the letter, later found it and read it with tears in her eyes.
In the letter, Li Wu opened up about being orphaned at age five and how his life would have reached a dead end if not for the Cen family’s kindness. He described Cen Jin as more than just a romantic partner; she was his guiding light and a mentor who had dragged him out of the darkness, helped him with his studies, and guided him in his work.
He expressed that his feelings for her transcended simple romance, and having spent two years abroad thinking of her every moment, he was certain he would cherish her forever. The following day, Tao Wanwen arrived at Tongchen with the news that Xinshang Venture Capital was ready to sign the investment agreement, noting that while Li Wu was modest, the investors were truly moved by the company’s inherent value.
That evening, as Li Wu and Cen Jin watched television at her place, he accidentally left his jacket behind. While tidying up, Cen Jin found a receipt for a diamond ring in his pocket. Her suspicions grew the next day when she saw him receiving large packages and acting secretively with Cheng Rui at the bar.
Confused by the suddenness of a potential proposal, she confided in Chun Chang, explaining that she was happy but wasn't ready to move to the next stage of life just yet. On the way home, Li Wu asked about the progress of Cen Jin’s new jewelry ad campaign. She explained that her team was struggling with the "marriage" concept, as many felt that forcing a connection between rings and marriage felt like a lecture to the audience.
She asked for his view on the matter. Li Wu shared that he viewed marriage as a sacred "lighthouse" he longed to reach. Cen Jin, however, advised him that neither love nor marriage should be the lighthouse of his life. She urged him to put himself first and completely belong to himself before considering such a step. Li Wu listened intently and agreed to follow her pace.
When the new jewelry subline launched to great success, the group gathered at Chun Chang’s bar to celebrate. Seeing the rooftop decorated with flowers and a romantic atmosphere, Cen Jin became anxious. Believing Li Wu was about to propose, she pulled him aside to remind him that she wasn't ready and didn't want to rush their relationship.
Li Wu smiled and assured her that he understood, then gently asked her to step aside to make room for the actual protagonists of the night. To everyone’s surprise, Shen Yiyang walked toward Chun Chang with a bouquet. He thanked her for being the quirky, unpredictable spirit who crashed into his world and admitted he had been attracted to her since their first meeting.
He offered her a "choice," explaining that if she was ready, they could marry, but if not, he would wait as long as it took. Overwhelmed with emotion, Chun Chang jokingly scolded him for using Li Wu as a distraction and not warning her to wear a nice dress, before happily accepting his proposal.
After the proposal, Li Wu asked Cen Jin if she felt disappointed, but she replied that witnessing her best friend's proposal made her equally happy and that she still wanted to enjoy their current stage of romance. A few days later, Cen Jin accompanied Li Wu back to Yunfeng Village. There, Village Chief Cheng presented her with a donation certificate.
Li Wu had used Cen Jin's name to fund the construction of the "Wuxin Reading Academy," a project he had initiated shortly after returning to China. As they toured the book-filled room, Cen Jin was deeply moved to realize that he had planned a future involving her from the moment he stepped back onto domestic soil. Later, in the courtyard, Li Wu pulled out the ring he had purchased.
He explained that he had bought it while helping Shen Yiyang and didn't intend it as a formal proposal, but rather as a symbol of their current bond. He told her that the meaning of the ring would be defined by their relationship. Cen Jin happily let him slide the ring onto her finger, and they embraced.
As they looked at each other, they recalled their very first phone call years ago, when she had misheard his name, "Li Wu," as "gift." They both smiled, realizing that he had indeed become the most precious gift in her life.
