Sniper Butterfly Episode 5 Recap
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Cen Jin heard persistent ringing at her door and through the peephole, saw a heavily intoxicated Li Wu. She opened the door, and he hugged her. Sighing, she gently helped him remove his thick coat and went to get him some water. Unexpectedly, Li Wu pulled her into his embrace, pressing her onto the sofa and passionately kissing her. Cen Jin struggled briefly but eventually yielded to the sudden intimacy.
Moments later, Li Wu stopped, his eyes full of a complex emotion, and confessed to Cen Jin, "Sister, I really hate you. . ." He then remembered a time eight years prior, during his first college holiday. His roommates had gone home, leaving him unsure where to go. Cen Jin called him, telling him to pack up and come out, as she was waiting at his school's front gate to pick him up.
Li Wu, surprised and delighted, rushed out and joined her. In the car, Cen Jin asked about his studies and his new roommates, to which Li Wu replied that everything was going well. She emphasized that he must tell her if anything at school upset him, adding that he was very lucky to have her. Cen Jin asked him to choose a restaurant, suggesting he pick something he had always wanted to eat since childhood.
Li Wu admitted he was terrible at choosing and asked for her help. At the restaurant, Cen Jin expressed surprise at his choice of restaurant style and praised his good taste, promising they could visit often. Noticing Li Wu seemed hesitant about the food, she asked if he didn't like it. She then ordered a Sprite for him, clarifying to the waiter that only her "brother" was drinking it.
As they were heading home, Chun Chang called Cen Jin, reporting that she had spotted Wu Fu with another woman and was currently following them. Cen Jin immediately instructed Li Wu to go home, promising to text him the home passcode. Li Wu offered to accompany her, but Cen Jin firmly refused, stating that the matter had nothing to do with him and she needed to handle it herself.
Cen Jin met up with Chun Chang and soon located Wu Fu and Bian Xinran dining intimately by a window in a restaurant. The sight brought tears to Cen Jin's eyes as she remembered a sweet anniversary celebration with Wu Fu two years ago, where he had thanked her for marrying him. To create a diversion, Cen Jin called to report illegal parking blocking a fire lane.
Li Wu then appeared beside her, suggesting that if it were him, he would "rip the two of them apart," rather than just drinking. He offered his help, boasting about his fighting skills and stating, "I've got backup." Li Wu then used his phone to record a video of Wu Fu and Bian Xinran before pulling a distraught Cen Jin away. That night, Chun Chang stayed over, sharing drinks with Cen Jin.
Chun Chang encouraged Cen Jin to express her anger, calling Wu Fu "trash" and urging her to stop dwelling on him and embrace a new life. Cen Jin, feeling foolish for believing in true love, admitted she couldn't cry. The next morning, Li Wu prepared millet porridge for Cen Jin's hangover, explaining that his aunt used to make it for his uncle when he drank too much. Cen Jin asked about his uncle's drinking habits and if he caused trouble.
Li Wu recounted how his uncle would sometimes anger others outside, leading them to their home. When asked if he was bullied, Li Wu stated he would "fight back," explaining that enduring such treatment caused pain not just physically, but emotionally as well. Cen Jin commented on his "feisty" nature. Taking inspiration from Li Wu's words, Cen Jin resolved not to silently endure Wu Fu's baseless accusations anymore.
She went to the house she co-owned with Wu Fu, who was already there, claiming it was still his home. Ignoring his protests, Cen Jin began filming the interior. She found evidence of Bian Xinran's presence, including a fully furnished nursery. When Wu Fu tried to snatch her phone, Cen Jin warned him that her lawyer had already recorded everything. Wu Fu swore he hadn't betrayed their relationship before it broke down and expressed his desire to move forward.
Cen Jin furiously countered, pointing out that he had already moved another woman into their marital home and even had a child before their divorce was finalized, calling him "shameless" and "fake." She accused him of betraying their relationship and then pretending to be the victim, making her feel guilty for losing their baby while he secretly started a new family.
Cen Jin then presented her terms for a new divorce agreement: Wu Fu must "walk away empty-handed" or face a lawsuit that would ruin his reputation. She demanded he repay her mortgage contributions for their Pearl River house, stating she no longer wanted the property because it felt "dirty." Upon returning home, Cen Jin found Li Wu waiting outside. She urged him to go inside and wash his face, asking why he'd waited for her in the heat.
She then changed the smart lock password to "160903," that day's date, ensuring only she and Li Wu knew the new code. She informed him that she would be busy in the coming days and that he should go home by himself if she couldn't pick him up on weekends. Li Wu awoke in a Wuxing Hotel room and called the front desk to inquire who had booked it.
He was told that Cen Jin had booked the room for him. The receptionist also mentioned that Cen Jin's ID had been left at the front desk. Li Wu took the ID, stating he would return it to her. He then asked if Cen Jin had brought him to the hotel last night, which the staff couldn't confirm as they weren't on duty. Li Wu seemed to recall his drunken kiss with Cen Jin and felt a sense of regret.
Back at work, Cen Jin was informed that Shengcan Company needed her and Ms. Shen's original IDs for a company information change. Realizing she had left her ID at the Wuxing Hotel, she called the front desk, who told her that Li Wu had already taken it, claiming he would return it to her. Annoyed, Cen Jin explained she couldn't contact Li Wu directly and asked the hotel staff to retrieve it and mail it to her.
The hotel then called Li Wu, relaying Cen Jin's request, but Li Wu insisted he would deliver it personally and told the hotel not to interfere. Li Wu then messaged Cen Jin, telling her to pick up her ID when she was free. Cen Jin replied, asking him to just mail it. Li Wu responded with a message saying, "Sister, I really hate you." Cen Jin then texted back, demanding he explain why he hated her.
That evening, Cen Jin began gathering some of Li Wu's old items that he had left at her home, planning to return them to him. A flashback to 2016 showed Cen Jin celebrating with Chun Chang after her divorce was finalized and she had abruptly resigned from her job. Chun Chang lauded Cen Jin's efficiency, remarking how in just three days, she had "tore that scumbag apart," made him "walk away empty-handed," and quit her "lousy job."
Chun Chang declared Cen Jin was now "Niuhulu Jin," congratulating her on her rebirth. Cen Jin, however, felt there was nothing to celebrate about being divorced and unemployed in middle age. During their meal, Cen Jin received a message from Li Wu saying he had received his school uniform. She immediately asked if he had tried it on and if it fit, requesting that his roommate take a photo for her.
Chun Chang, curious, peeked at the photo and exclaimed how handsome Li Wu was. She praised his "natural beauty," contrasting it with the handsome guys Cen Jin might see at bars.
