Sniper Butterfly Episode 8 Recap
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In 2016, Cen Jin arrived at her new company to begin her role as creative director. She was greeted by designer Lu Tong, who expressed admiration for Cen Jin's past work and enthusiastically gave her a tour of the office, highlighting its flexible working hours and amenities like a treadmill and coffee area designed to foster creativity. The general manager then called an immediate creative meeting, formally introducing Cen Jin to the team.
He announced that the company had secured the festive advertising project for Ren Food Group. Given Cen Jin's successful work on their Mid-Autumn new product advertisement last year, she was once again entrusted with leading this significant project, a responsibility she readily accepted. After Cen Jin settled into her new workspace, Li Fei, the Creative Team A leader, sent her all the project materials.
He made it clear that he had previously been in charge of Ren Group's projects and felt slighted by Cen Jin's sudden arrival, feeling his credit had been taken. He pointedly asked her to help revise some unsatisfactory ad slogans, stating he would "look forward to it." Lu Tong advised Cen Jin to disregard Li Fei's attitude, explaining that he was arrogant but admired strength, and his demeanor would change once he recognized her capabilities.
Cen Jin, however, found straightforward people easier to deal with. Later that evening, Li Wu sent Cen Jin a message, asking how she was adapting to her new environment. Noticing he was imitating her conversational style, Cen Jin playfully sent a screenshot as proof. Li Wu was delighted to discover that Cen Jin used a photo of him in his school uniform as her phone's lock screen.
Their conversation continued with Li Wu admitting his struggles with English speaking and listening for an upcoming monthly exam. Cen Jin promised to recommend her favorite English story the following day. Keeping her word, Cen Jin later sent Li Wu a copy of "Andersen's Fairy Tales - The Ugly Duckling," which she described as her "listening practice tool," and he began reading it.
Years later, in 2024, Li Wu was intensely exercising at the gym when Cen Jin sent him a friend request, which he immediately accepted. Cen Jin then proposed that they see a neurologist together the next day. Meanwhile, Shen Yiyang happened to pass by Chang bar and, remembering Chun Chang's previous mention of her establishment, decided to buy some flowers from an elderly vendor outside.
As he attempted to pay with a QR code, Chun Chang stepped in, explaining that the code was linked to the vendor's son, and insisted on paying with cash herself. Just then, Shen Yiyang's colleagues spotted him and tried to persuade him to join them for more drinks. Unwilling to go, Shen Yiyang politely declined, citing an early meeting.
Chun Chang, observing his predicament, cleverly pretended to be his girlfriend, introduced herself, and declared that she wouldn't allow him to drink more. His colleagues, somewhat abashed, departed. Left alone with Shen Yiyang, Chun Chang again asked for his WeChat, and this time, he finally agreed. She then invited him into her bar for a drink, but Shen Yiyang reiterated his need to go home and rest for his important work meeting the next morning.
His repeated refusal only intensified Chun Chang's competitive determination. The next morning, Li Wu, who had spent the night sleeping in his car outside Cen Jin's building, received a phone call from Cen Jin. She informed him that their hospital appointment had been moved up.
He quickly explained that he had lent his car to Cheng Rui, but Cen Jin offered to pick him up from his hotel around nine o'clock, giving Li Wu just enough time to rush back to his hotel, shower, and get ready. At the neurology department, Dr. Lu greeted them. He mentioned that Cen Jin had already informed him about Li Wu's condition but emphasized the need for further tests to formulate a treatment plan.
Li Wu explained that his migraines had been intermittent for four to five years and that previous medications were mainly painkillers. Dr. Lu instructed Li Wu to send photos of his past medications and informed him that an MRI would also be necessary. Dr. Lu then offered to personally take them to schedule the MRI, noting that he wasn't busy and they could get the results the same day.
However, Li Wu, seemingly not wanting Dr. Lu to appear overly attentive in front of Cen Jin, quickly took the paperwork, politely declining the doctor's help and assuring him they could handle it themselves. Cen Jin echoed Li Wu's sentiment, thanking Dr. Lu and urging him to return to his duties. As they left, Li Wu inquired about Cen Jin's weekend plans, to which she replied she would be visiting her parents.
That weekend, Li Wu surprised Cen Jin by arriving at her parents' house ahead of her. It was his first reunion with them since going abroad. He announced his intention to settle in Yi City and visit them frequently, much to Cen Jin's father's delight. Cen Jin's mother, concerned about his current living situation, then asked Cen Jin to help Li Wu find a rental since he was still staying in a hotel.
Cen Jin took Li Wu to view several properties, none of which he found satisfactory. Finally, the agent recalled a new, unlisted property that happened to be directly across from Cen Jin's own apartment. Li Wu feigned initial reluctance, but Cen Jin encouraged him to sign if he liked it. Once Cen Jin had gone home, Li Wu thanked the agent for his part in the act. The following day, Li Wu moved into his new apartment.
Chun Chang was at Cen Jin's place, having tea, and they speculated about Li Wu's true intentions. Just then, Li Wu knocked on Cen Jin's door, explaining that his car was under traffic restrictions and he needed to borrow her car to buy furniture for his new place. Chun Chang immediately told Cen Jin to accompany him, offering to take care of Cen Jin's laundry for her.
Later, while shopping for a mattress, Li Wu asked Cen Jin about the brand of the mattress he had slept on at her home years ago, recalling it as the most comfortable sleep he'd ever had. Cen Jin, however, couldn't remember. As they reached the mall's top floor, they saw a "Roman Holiday" poster outside the cinema. Li Wu reminded Cen Jin that they had watched the film together when she was helping him with English.
Cen Jin observed that many things had changed over time. Li Wu, however, insisted that some core aspects remained constant, affirming that she had always been the most important person to him. He then confessed that his past declarations of hatred were mere words spoken out of fear and that he now understood her intentions were always for his good, providing him with everything he desired, including the opportunity to explore the broader world. Cen Jin was deeply touched, realizing that Li Wu finally understood her original intentions and sacrifices. That evening, both Cen Jin and Li Wu separately rewatched "Roman Holiday."
