Sniper Butterfly (2025) s01e07 Episode Script
Episode 7
♪The possibility inside the impossible♪
♪Is still hiding in a parallel universe♪
♪I don't have the talent for happiness♪
♪I can only admit it♪
♪There must be some kind
of possibility in my imagination♪
♪That will crush
all impossibilities into dust♪
♪Even if they mock my delusion
and slowness♪
♪My foolishness♪
=Sniper Butterfly=
(Adapted from the Jinjiang Novel
"Sniper Butterfly" by author Qibaosu)
=Episode 7=
Instead of looking for a job,
in broad daylight,
you're just hanging around
in my shop, huh?
Don't rush me.
I haven't been this relaxed
in a long time.
I just don't believe
that you can stop
and not look for a job at all.
Nothing gets past you.
Yeah.
Actually, a headhunter
has already contacted me.
There is a great creative company.
They offered me a director position,
but I plan to rest for two days
before I get back to it.
Such a good opportunity!
Hurry up and go.
By the way,
a singer I like
is having a concert here.
You'll come with me, right?
You go by yourself.
I just want two quiet days.
What's up?
Just accompanying your brother, huh?
What?
What's that kid doing?
Going to school?
Any handsome photos recently?
Like in uniform or something?
Uniform photos?
That's his school uniform, okay?
Miss.
Order, please.
(Brother)
(We have exams on Thursday and Friday.)
(Next week?)
(This week.)
(His exam results should be
out by now, right?)
(Why didn't he tell me himself?)
(Could it be that he didn't do well?)
I'm going downstairs for a bit.
Okay.
(Mr. Qi)
(Hello, Mr. Qi.)
(I need to trouble you with something.)
(I want to know)
(Li Wu's exam results this time.)
(He hasn't told me at all.)
(I'm worried that he didn't do well,)
(so he doesn't want to say.)
(So I didn't ask him directly.)
(I hope to take a shortcut through you.)
(If possible,)
(I hope you can send me)
(his scores for each subject.)
(That way,)
(I can also)
(know his exact situation.)
(Check for gaps
and apply the right remedy.)
(Thank you.)
Cheng Rui, slow down.
Wait for me.
You're too slow.
Li Wu! Feichi!
I gotta go! Bye!
You two, slow down.
Pretty fast, huh?
By the way,
you know what?
Today, at the cafeteria,
I was behind Liu Yating in line.
She even turned around and spoke to me.
When was that?
Weren't we just
entering the cafeteria together?
Come on.
She turned her head
to signal him
to keep the noise down.
I thought so.
Don't care about what she said.
Did she speak to me first?
Yes.
The last time you spoke
to pretty girls
was ages ago.
If you count that,
last week, at the office door,
I ran into Tao Wanwen.
She even explained two questions to me.
That counts too.
Wen doesn't count.
Why not?
As a top student, she has a cold face,
and looks unapproachable.
I agree.
But the way she stays quiet
is pretty, too.
I think so.
I'm warning you.
Don't get any funny ideas.
Wen isn't an ordinary person.
"Wen isn't an ordinary person."
Strange.
Li Wu.
Who do you think
is the best-looking in our grade?
Enough.
He's upset about the exams.
I have something to do. I'll go first.
So sudden.
What's going on?
Are you
about to tell me something?
Cen Jin
Does she know you are like this?
You're not afraid I'll tell her?
What is it?
If I hadn't asked,
would you
have kept it from me forever?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Your exam results
have been out for a while.
Why didn't you tell me?
I didn't do well,
so I didn't tell you.
So you planned to keep it a secret?
If you asked me,
I would have told you.
Tell me now.
(Name: Li Wu)
(Class rank: 6, Grade rank: 78)
That's pretty good, isn't it?
Not in the top thirty.
Does someone demand you get top thirty
on your first exam?
What's wrong?
Didn't do well on the exam?
It should be fine.
How fine?
Top thirty in the grade?
No.
Can you give me
this report card?
I want to paste it in my life journal
as a record.
To commemorate your
first successful exam.
If not,
I can make a copy.
Sure.
Li Wu, you're awesome.
From now on, remember to
give me the report cards.
There's one more thing.
My mood was unstable recently.
I don't know
if it affected you.
It won't happen again.
I didn't have siblings growing up.
And I never
interacted with children.
So I don't really know
what kids your age
are thinking about.
I hope that from now on,
whatever you think,
you can tell me honestly.
Anything?
Anything.
Then
Then, in the future,
can you stop
treating me like a child?
I'm already an adult.
Okay.
What's wrong?
Go in quickly.
Don't delay your evening study.
There's still some time.
Sister, you go ahead first.
Wait a moment.
This is
This is lotus seed paste
with salted egg yolk.
At noon, my parents specifically
asked me to bring it to you.
And these are your new shoes.
They arrived and were sent to me.
Try them when you go back.
They should fit this time.
Thanks.
Alright, go ahead.
Thanks, Sister.
Go in quickly.
♪Sunlight and breeze get tipsy♪
(Class of 2017)
(Insufficient listening)
♪From the moment I first met you♪
♪My heart lost its rhythm♪
♪Time freezes♪
♪All I can do is stand here
and stare at you like a fool♪
♪So jittery♪
♪So jumpy♪
♪I'm almost beside myself♪
♪I yearn to get closer to you♪
♪I pray for a little luck♪
♪But I'm still♪
♪Not brave enough♪
♪I flew across the world,
from East to West♪
♪From the Arctic to the Antarctic♪
♪Just to make a ripple in your heart♪
♪Fate is hard to explain♪
♪It's all meant to be♪
♪At least I could cherish you
as a friend♪
♪Flying across mountains, oceans,
and the solar system♪
♪No matter how hard I try,
I can't reach your heart♪
♪Rumors and gossip♪
♪I try not to see it or hear it♪
♪Only believing
what I've always believed♪
♪Butterfly Effect♪
♪Butterfly Effect♪
Ms. Cen's work experience
and abilities are impressive.
The projects you led before
for top-tier brands
were very memorable.
I've been wanting
to collaborate with you for a while.
I didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Finally fulfilled.
I wonder, Ms. Cen,
what do you know about AusStar?
I really loved the advertisement
that AusStar won an award last year.
It was creative,
compelling, and had
a very youthful concept.
I think
AusStar's corporate culture
gives employees
a lot of freedom to excel.
For me, it's very attractive.
When can you start?
Anytime.
The holiday is coming up.
Then
After the holiday, okay?
Of course.
Great.
Then let's wish
a pleasant collaboration.
Pleasant collaboration.
(A Happy Family)
(Work is done.)
(Back to work after the holiday.)
(Work is done.
Back to work after the holiday.)
(Forward)
(Chun)
(Send)
(Forward)
(Send to Brother)
(Sent)
(Chun)
(Jin. I knew you were the best.)
(Brother)
(Sister.)
(Congratulations.)
Everyone, quiet down.
Listen up.
The holiday is coming.
A reminder to a few students.
Collect yourselves,
and don't just think about
going out to play.
You're almost at the NCEE.
Repeating a year
isn't the last chance in life,
but it's the final push
in your academic journey,
the stepping stone for your future.
You've already
endured a year more than others.
We can't let it go to waste.
Got it?
- Got it.
- Got it.
Hey, Aunt.
(Sister)
(Sister.)
(My aunt hurt her waist.)
(Uncle is working away.)
(No one is collecting
the tea leaves at home.)
(Tomorrow morning, I'll catch
the first bus back to Yunfeng.)
(I won't come back during the holiday.)
Sister.
Why are you here?
Why didn't you think
to ask me to give you a ride back?
I don't want to trouble you.
Still treating me like an outsider?
You'd better come up
with another reason,
or I'll get mad.
No.
It's because
Because you told me yesterday
that you're starting work.
Li Wu,
can you not be so sensible?
(Yi City Yingcai High School)
(Yunfeng)
Aunt!
Come.
Are you okay?
You knew I wasn't,
yet you didn't wait for me.
Sorry.
No need to apologize.
Hurry down.
Your aunt is waiting below.
Slow down.
Be careful here.
Aunt.
Wu.
Ms. Cen, slow down.
Are you okay
doing this work?
It's fine.
I can handle this.
Aunt, how about
you take a rest?
I'll do it.
No. It's faster if we do it together.
Any baskets left?
I can help, too.
Ms. Cen, this task
can't be learned quickly.
No need to do it.
There's a bench over there.
Go rest there.
I have washed pears.
Very big.
Then, Sister,
you go rest first.
We'll handle it.
Okay.
Then I'll go.
You guys go ahead.
♪Light declares a brand-new day♪
♪Yesterday's scenes♪
♪Begin to repeat again♪
I'll stay on the side for a while.
With a hat, I won't get sunburned.
♪Stars accompany the night♪
♪Countless sleepless times♪
All look the same.
Where to pick?
♪Calms all my unease♪
♪I'm used to having
your morning greetings♪
Look here.
Find the core of the leaf.
Once lifted,
it's done.
♪I'm used to having your good nights♪
Like this?
Better not to use
your nails to pinch it off.
See.
Find here.
Use index finger and thumb
Break it like this. Just like it.
Done.
Like this?
♪The wind seems to have fallen♪
Yes.
♪Flowers bloom with smiling faces♪
♪Butterflies linger♪
♪So romantic♪
Go ahead. No need to take care of me.
Okay.
But there are many mosquitoes here.
Be careful. Don't get bitten.
Got it.
Go.
♪Sorry, I arrived late♪
♪The route to the future♪
♪Went around and around♪
♪Heart maintains a sense of direction♪
♪Let love rotate freely♪
♪I'm used to having
your morning greetings♪
♪Turning all hardships
into the simplest things♪
♪I'm used to having your good nights♪
♪Afraid life is too short♪
♪Gone in the blink of an eye♪
♪What should I do♪
♪Loving every good morning
and good night with you♪
♪Writing our days
into great little ordinary moments♪
♪Maybe sometimes we'll drift apart♪
♪Remember to come home on time♪
♪I made your favorite♪
♪Dinner♪
How is it?
No problem, right?
Thanks for your help, Yiyang.
You're too polite.
It's not our first collaboration.
You provide the funding,
and our institute
also has funds for experiments.
This is a win-win.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Enjoy.
I've stopped contacting them.
If you don't believe me,
I can delete
everyone in my contacts.
No need.
It's fine.
Chang.
What are you doing here?
How did you get here?
If not for Paopao
accidentally spilling it,
I wouldn't have known
you had someone else behind my back!
Who is he?
He is
Who is he?
Calling it betrayal
is the most shameful.
Aren't you ashamed?
I've given so much to you,
planned our future,
and this is how you repay me?
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
I really didn't know
who to choose.
Both of you are too good.
I don't expect your forgiveness.
People like you don't deserve true love.
From now on,
don't contact me again!
Okay.
Remember to pay the bill.
I didn't eat a bite.
Didn't even drink.
Chun Chang.
Li Wu?
When did you come back?
You've been gone so many years.
You didn't even contact me.
He is
Shen Yiyang.
Really sorry.
How about taking your pants
to the cleaners?
I'll pay for it.
No need.
Anyway, I just saw a good show.
It balances out.
Hey, Ms. Cen Jin.
Hey, Cheng Rui.
Can you help me
get Li Wu to come downstairs?
You're downstairs at our company?
Li Wu isn't here.
He went to talk to my uncle.
Did you call him?
I did, but he didn't pick up.
Then, he probably isn't done yet,
but should be soon.
After finishing,
this workaholic will definitely
return to the office.
Why don't you come up for some water,
sit and wait for him?
We haven't chatted in ages.
Every time we meet,
it's always for a meeting.
No time to talk.
Alright, wait for me then.
Finally got rid of them.
If not for my mom
forcing me to meet each one,
I wouldn't have bothered.
Each one weirder than the last.
There's one we haven't started yet,
but he has already decided
how many kids I'll have after marriage.
And I must go to his home
for the Chinese New Year.
Another one was even weirder.
One day,
I accidentally
found a spreadsheet on his phone.
On that spreadsheet,
there were at least 20 girls.
They're all the times and places
he met every girl.
Isn't he a time management master?
But if you're breaking up,
just break up.
Doing this
only ruins your own image.
Hurts the enemy a thousand,
harms yourself eight hundred.
But I had no choice.
This guy
has an inexplicable confidence.
If I don't use these tactics,
I just can't get rid of him.
(Cheng Rui)
Hello.
Okay.
I have something to do.
I'll go first.
Okay, go ahead.
Sure, see you later.
Leaving first, Yiyang.
Well
Li Wu.
Don't forget.
Hello.
You're Shen Yiyang, right?
I'm also Li Wu's friend.
My name is Chun Chang.
Let's add each other on WeChat.
I have a bar nearby,
called Chang.
Come by sometime.
No need to trouble yourself.
Look.
I even dirtied your clothes.
We should
exchange contact info.
I'll transfer you the laundry fee.
I'm not used
to scanning strangers' payment codes.
I'm not used
to scanning strangers' WeChats.
Just transfer directly to me.
Okay.
You decide the amount.
Bye.
Wait a moment.
It'll be quick.
Okay.
Here.
Li Wu's treasured white tea.
Very fragrant.
Good for the skin.
Be careful. It's hot.
Okay, thanks.
Li Wu always forgets
to take his medicine.
I'm almost
becoming his caregiver.
This is his medicine?
Yes.
Who else
could it be?
Here too.
An old problem.
Insomnia.
Migraines.
Plus, working like crazy.
I always say
that his deadly trio
relies on these bottles to cope.
Does he often have insomnia?
Hasn't he seen a doctor?
He has.
Treatment is only 30%.
The other 70% is self-care.
But when he works,
he goes all out.
His insomnia can't be cured.
Ms. Cen Jin.
You know him very well.
He is a very driven person.
He shoulders everything himself.
When he first went abroad,
he didn't tell us anything.
I only found out about it
after arriving in the US
and asking his classmates.
When he first arrived,
he was in a terrible state.
No one knows where he is all day long.
He hardly slept either.
(During the first few months,
they hardly saw him)
(in the dorm.)
(He lost a lot of weight.)
Daniel.
It's already 3:30 AM.
Why aren't you sleeping?
Yeah.
I'm going to sleep now.
I'll get some water.
Okay.
Daniel, you can't keep staying up
like this.
Go to sleep.
Yeah.
Good night.
Good night, man.
(When he finally perked up,)
(I thought everything would get better.)
(But he started studying like crazy.)
(Every day it was either school or work,)
(or he'd be in the library,)
(or in the computer lab.)
(Even harder than in senior year.)
(During the pandemic, he got COVID.)
(He had a fever,)
(but didn't stop studying.)
(I was scared just watching him then.)
(Later, he published several articles.)
(Actually, very few people)
(could publish continuously)
(in top journals)
(in such a short time.)
(But he worked too hard,)
(either doing experiments,)
(generating data,)
(or looking for topics,)
(writing new articles.)
(He began applying for internships)
(before graduating.)
(But he didn't neglect working
with us on our startup.)
(When we just started,)
(he attended classes
and interned during the day.)
(At night, he'd work with us)
(handling Tongchen's work online.)
(He couldn't even sleep
for three hours a day.)
(I've also asked him what exactly)
(he was rushing against the clock for.)
(He didn't say.)
(When I first went abroad,)
(his headaches)
(had already started.)
(Never fully healed?)
(Don't even mention curing them.)
(Later, it got so bad,)
(and he needed medication.)
(And then later,)
(ordinary medicine didn't work.)
(But he's stubborn,)
(and won't listen to persuasion.)
(Keeps shouldering it himself.)
(I'm afraid, one day,
he'll just collapse.)
(Ms. Cen Jin.)
(If you have a chance,
please try to persuade him, too.)
(He'll listen to what you say.)
Want some?
What are you thinking?
Want some?
No, thanks.
Jun.
Do people around you get migraines?
Many get migraines
during their period.
Sinusitis can also cause headaches.
My dad also has a headache.
And my daughter sometimes says,
"Mom, my head hurts so much today."
We took her to the hospital,
but nothing was found.
So we just drop it.
What's wrong? Your head hurts?
I have painkillers.
Not me.
It's a friend of mine.
Is it serious?
I heard
he's taking level-2 painkillers.
That's pretty serious.
Isn't Dr. Lu a neurologist?
You could introduce
your friend to see him.
Jun. I'll take a half-day off.
Going out for something.
(Where is she?)
(Ms. Cen Jin said she had something
to do and left.)
Li Wu.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Enjoy.
Drinking coffee at this hour?
Won't you have trouble sleeping tonight?
No.
This
(Cen Jin)
Here you go.
That day
That night, I
That night
It's fine.
Fine?
I mean
I won't take
what you said
when you were drunk seriously.
So no need to worry about it either.
Okay.
Is there anything else
you came to see me today?
I want to apologize to you.
Since you came back,
we've never
had a calm and proper conversation.
I feel
I owe you a proper apology.
Back then,
I didn't handle things well.
Maybe there were better ways.
But I chose
Have you ever regretted it?
No.
At that time,
you had to leave.
So what are you apologizing for?
Cheng Rui told me
your health is not good.
It's an illness you get
after going abroad
And it's been many years
♪I don't have the talent for happiness♪
He always exaggerates.
They're actually minor issues.
I can take care of myself.
If you're just here to say this,
then I'll leave first.
Li Wu.
Chronic headaches,
and insomnia
are not minor issues.
They do great harm to your body.
If you're willing,
I know a very good neurologist.
I want to take you to see him.
♪To see if some kind of happiness
is possible♪
♪Evaporate the past,
survive against the odds♪
Are you concerned about me?
♪Writing in different times and spaces♪
Yes.
Isn't that okay?
♪There must be some kind
of possibility in my imagination♪
During the worst years
of the pandemic in the US,
you never contacted me even once.
And now you care about my health?
I know, over these years,
you have suffered a lot.
I also won't defend my actions.
But now, I can help with your condition.
I can't just leave you alone.
Can't we reconcile?
I really don't want
to keep being awkward with you.
Without WeChat,
we're strangers.
No question of reconciliation.
Then I'll add you on WeChat.
♪Lingering only has one possibility♪
Hello.
Mr. Li, are you at the computer?
Our video meeting
starts in ten minutes.
I'll join right away. I'm downstairs.
♪That will crush
all impossibilities into dust♪
I've still got work to do.
Remember to confirm me on WeChat.
♪My delusion and slowness♪
♪My foolishness♪
♪Light declares a brand-new day♪
♪Yesterday's scenes♪
♪Begin to repeat again♪
♪Saying good morning♪
♪Stars accompany the night♪
♪Countless sleepless times♪
♪Your "good night"♪
♪Calms all my unease♪
♪The wind seems to have fallen♪
♪Flowers bloom with smiling faces♪
♪Butterflies linger♪
♪So romantic♪
♪Without noticing♪
♪I found where my heartbeat began♪
♪It started long ago♪
♪Sorry I arrived late♪
♪I'm used to having
your morning greetings♪
♪Turning all hardships♪
♪Into the simplest things♪
♪I'm used to having your good nights♪
♪Afraid life is too short♪
♪Gone in the blink of an eye♪
♪What should I do♪
♪Loving every good morning
and good night with you♪
♪Writing our days♪
♪Into great little ordinary moments♪
♪Maybe sometimes we'll drift apart♪
♪Remember to come home on time♪
♪I made your favorite♪
♪Dinner♪
♪Is still hiding in a parallel universe♪
♪I don't have the talent for happiness♪
♪I can only admit it♪
♪There must be some kind
of possibility in my imagination♪
♪That will crush
all impossibilities into dust♪
♪Even if they mock my delusion
and slowness♪
♪My foolishness♪
=Sniper Butterfly=
(Adapted from the Jinjiang Novel
"Sniper Butterfly" by author Qibaosu)
=Episode 7=
Instead of looking for a job,
in broad daylight,
you're just hanging around
in my shop, huh?
Don't rush me.
I haven't been this relaxed
in a long time.
I just don't believe
that you can stop
and not look for a job at all.
Nothing gets past you.
Yeah.
Actually, a headhunter
has already contacted me.
There is a great creative company.
They offered me a director position,
but I plan to rest for two days
before I get back to it.
Such a good opportunity!
Hurry up and go.
By the way,
a singer I like
is having a concert here.
You'll come with me, right?
You go by yourself.
I just want two quiet days.
What's up?
Just accompanying your brother, huh?
What?
What's that kid doing?
Going to school?
Any handsome photos recently?
Like in uniform or something?
Uniform photos?
That's his school uniform, okay?
Miss.
Order, please.
(Brother)
(We have exams on Thursday and Friday.)
(Next week?)
(This week.)
(His exam results should be
out by now, right?)
(Why didn't he tell me himself?)
(Could it be that he didn't do well?)
I'm going downstairs for a bit.
Okay.
(Mr. Qi)
(Hello, Mr. Qi.)
(I need to trouble you with something.)
(I want to know)
(Li Wu's exam results this time.)
(He hasn't told me at all.)
(I'm worried that he didn't do well,)
(so he doesn't want to say.)
(So I didn't ask him directly.)
(I hope to take a shortcut through you.)
(If possible,)
(I hope you can send me)
(his scores for each subject.)
(That way,)
(I can also)
(know his exact situation.)
(Check for gaps
and apply the right remedy.)
(Thank you.)
Cheng Rui, slow down.
Wait for me.
You're too slow.
Li Wu! Feichi!
I gotta go! Bye!
You two, slow down.
Pretty fast, huh?
By the way,
you know what?
Today, at the cafeteria,
I was behind Liu Yating in line.
She even turned around and spoke to me.
When was that?
Weren't we just
entering the cafeteria together?
Come on.
She turned her head
to signal him
to keep the noise down.
I thought so.
Don't care about what she said.
Did she speak to me first?
Yes.
The last time you spoke
to pretty girls
was ages ago.
If you count that,
last week, at the office door,
I ran into Tao Wanwen.
She even explained two questions to me.
That counts too.
Wen doesn't count.
Why not?
As a top student, she has a cold face,
and looks unapproachable.
I agree.
But the way she stays quiet
is pretty, too.
I think so.
I'm warning you.
Don't get any funny ideas.
Wen isn't an ordinary person.
"Wen isn't an ordinary person."
Strange.
Li Wu.
Who do you think
is the best-looking in our grade?
Enough.
He's upset about the exams.
I have something to do. I'll go first.
So sudden.
What's going on?
Are you
about to tell me something?
Cen Jin
Does she know you are like this?
You're not afraid I'll tell her?
What is it?
If I hadn't asked,
would you
have kept it from me forever?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Your exam results
have been out for a while.
Why didn't you tell me?
I didn't do well,
so I didn't tell you.
So you planned to keep it a secret?
If you asked me,
I would have told you.
Tell me now.
(Name: Li Wu)
(Class rank: 6, Grade rank: 78)
That's pretty good, isn't it?
Not in the top thirty.
Does someone demand you get top thirty
on your first exam?
What's wrong?
Didn't do well on the exam?
It should be fine.
How fine?
Top thirty in the grade?
No.
Can you give me
this report card?
I want to paste it in my life journal
as a record.
To commemorate your
first successful exam.
If not,
I can make a copy.
Sure.
Li Wu, you're awesome.
From now on, remember to
give me the report cards.
There's one more thing.
My mood was unstable recently.
I don't know
if it affected you.
It won't happen again.
I didn't have siblings growing up.
And I never
interacted with children.
So I don't really know
what kids your age
are thinking about.
I hope that from now on,
whatever you think,
you can tell me honestly.
Anything?
Anything.
Then
Then, in the future,
can you stop
treating me like a child?
I'm already an adult.
Okay.
What's wrong?
Go in quickly.
Don't delay your evening study.
There's still some time.
Sister, you go ahead first.
Wait a moment.
This is
This is lotus seed paste
with salted egg yolk.
At noon, my parents specifically
asked me to bring it to you.
And these are your new shoes.
They arrived and were sent to me.
Try them when you go back.
They should fit this time.
Thanks.
Alright, go ahead.
Thanks, Sister.
Go in quickly.
♪Sunlight and breeze get tipsy♪
(Class of 2017)
(Insufficient listening)
♪From the moment I first met you♪
♪My heart lost its rhythm♪
♪Time freezes♪
♪All I can do is stand here
and stare at you like a fool♪
♪So jittery♪
♪So jumpy♪
♪I'm almost beside myself♪
♪I yearn to get closer to you♪
♪I pray for a little luck♪
♪But I'm still♪
♪Not brave enough♪
♪I flew across the world,
from East to West♪
♪From the Arctic to the Antarctic♪
♪Just to make a ripple in your heart♪
♪Fate is hard to explain♪
♪It's all meant to be♪
♪At least I could cherish you
as a friend♪
♪Flying across mountains, oceans,
and the solar system♪
♪No matter how hard I try,
I can't reach your heart♪
♪Rumors and gossip♪
♪I try not to see it or hear it♪
♪Only believing
what I've always believed♪
♪Butterfly Effect♪
♪Butterfly Effect♪
Ms. Cen's work experience
and abilities are impressive.
The projects you led before
for top-tier brands
were very memorable.
I've been wanting
to collaborate with you for a while.
I didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Finally fulfilled.
I wonder, Ms. Cen,
what do you know about AusStar?
I really loved the advertisement
that AusStar won an award last year.
It was creative,
compelling, and had
a very youthful concept.
I think
AusStar's corporate culture
gives employees
a lot of freedom to excel.
For me, it's very attractive.
When can you start?
Anytime.
The holiday is coming up.
Then
After the holiday, okay?
Of course.
Great.
Then let's wish
a pleasant collaboration.
Pleasant collaboration.
(A Happy Family)
(Work is done.)
(Back to work after the holiday.)
(Work is done.
Back to work after the holiday.)
(Forward)
(Chun)
(Send)
(Forward)
(Send to Brother)
(Sent)
(Chun)
(Jin. I knew you were the best.)
(Brother)
(Sister.)
(Congratulations.)
Everyone, quiet down.
Listen up.
The holiday is coming.
A reminder to a few students.
Collect yourselves,
and don't just think about
going out to play.
You're almost at the NCEE.
Repeating a year
isn't the last chance in life,
but it's the final push
in your academic journey,
the stepping stone for your future.
You've already
endured a year more than others.
We can't let it go to waste.
Got it?
- Got it.
- Got it.
Hey, Aunt.
(Sister)
(Sister.)
(My aunt hurt her waist.)
(Uncle is working away.)
(No one is collecting
the tea leaves at home.)
(Tomorrow morning, I'll catch
the first bus back to Yunfeng.)
(I won't come back during the holiday.)
Sister.
Why are you here?
Why didn't you think
to ask me to give you a ride back?
I don't want to trouble you.
Still treating me like an outsider?
You'd better come up
with another reason,
or I'll get mad.
No.
It's because
Because you told me yesterday
that you're starting work.
Li Wu,
can you not be so sensible?
(Yi City Yingcai High School)
(Yunfeng)
Aunt!
Come.
Are you okay?
You knew I wasn't,
yet you didn't wait for me.
Sorry.
No need to apologize.
Hurry down.
Your aunt is waiting below.
Slow down.
Be careful here.
Aunt.
Wu.
Ms. Cen, slow down.
Are you okay
doing this work?
It's fine.
I can handle this.
Aunt, how about
you take a rest?
I'll do it.
No. It's faster if we do it together.
Any baskets left?
I can help, too.
Ms. Cen, this task
can't be learned quickly.
No need to do it.
There's a bench over there.
Go rest there.
I have washed pears.
Very big.
Then, Sister,
you go rest first.
We'll handle it.
Okay.
Then I'll go.
You guys go ahead.
♪Light declares a brand-new day♪
♪Yesterday's scenes♪
♪Begin to repeat again♪
I'll stay on the side for a while.
With a hat, I won't get sunburned.
♪Stars accompany the night♪
♪Countless sleepless times♪
All look the same.
Where to pick?
♪Calms all my unease♪
♪I'm used to having
your morning greetings♪
Look here.
Find the core of the leaf.
Once lifted,
it's done.
♪I'm used to having your good nights♪
Like this?
Better not to use
your nails to pinch it off.
See.
Find here.
Use index finger and thumb
Break it like this. Just like it.
Done.
Like this?
♪The wind seems to have fallen♪
Yes.
♪Flowers bloom with smiling faces♪
♪Butterflies linger♪
♪So romantic♪
Go ahead. No need to take care of me.
Okay.
But there are many mosquitoes here.
Be careful. Don't get bitten.
Got it.
Go.
♪Sorry, I arrived late♪
♪The route to the future♪
♪Went around and around♪
♪Heart maintains a sense of direction♪
♪Let love rotate freely♪
♪I'm used to having
your morning greetings♪
♪Turning all hardships
into the simplest things♪
♪I'm used to having your good nights♪
♪Afraid life is too short♪
♪Gone in the blink of an eye♪
♪What should I do♪
♪Loving every good morning
and good night with you♪
♪Writing our days
into great little ordinary moments♪
♪Maybe sometimes we'll drift apart♪
♪Remember to come home on time♪
♪I made your favorite♪
♪Dinner♪
How is it?
No problem, right?
Thanks for your help, Yiyang.
You're too polite.
It's not our first collaboration.
You provide the funding,
and our institute
also has funds for experiments.
This is a win-win.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Enjoy.
I've stopped contacting them.
If you don't believe me,
I can delete
everyone in my contacts.
No need.
It's fine.
Chang.
What are you doing here?
How did you get here?
If not for Paopao
accidentally spilling it,
I wouldn't have known
you had someone else behind my back!
Who is he?
He is
Who is he?
Calling it betrayal
is the most shameful.
Aren't you ashamed?
I've given so much to you,
planned our future,
and this is how you repay me?
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
I really didn't know
who to choose.
Both of you are too good.
I don't expect your forgiveness.
People like you don't deserve true love.
From now on,
don't contact me again!
Okay.
Remember to pay the bill.
I didn't eat a bite.
Didn't even drink.
Chun Chang.
Li Wu?
When did you come back?
You've been gone so many years.
You didn't even contact me.
He is
Shen Yiyang.
Really sorry.
How about taking your pants
to the cleaners?
I'll pay for it.
No need.
Anyway, I just saw a good show.
It balances out.
Hey, Ms. Cen Jin.
Hey, Cheng Rui.
Can you help me
get Li Wu to come downstairs?
You're downstairs at our company?
Li Wu isn't here.
He went to talk to my uncle.
Did you call him?
I did, but he didn't pick up.
Then, he probably isn't done yet,
but should be soon.
After finishing,
this workaholic will definitely
return to the office.
Why don't you come up for some water,
sit and wait for him?
We haven't chatted in ages.
Every time we meet,
it's always for a meeting.
No time to talk.
Alright, wait for me then.
Finally got rid of them.
If not for my mom
forcing me to meet each one,
I wouldn't have bothered.
Each one weirder than the last.
There's one we haven't started yet,
but he has already decided
how many kids I'll have after marriage.
And I must go to his home
for the Chinese New Year.
Another one was even weirder.
One day,
I accidentally
found a spreadsheet on his phone.
On that spreadsheet,
there were at least 20 girls.
They're all the times and places
he met every girl.
Isn't he a time management master?
But if you're breaking up,
just break up.
Doing this
only ruins your own image.
Hurts the enemy a thousand,
harms yourself eight hundred.
But I had no choice.
This guy
has an inexplicable confidence.
If I don't use these tactics,
I just can't get rid of him.
(Cheng Rui)
Hello.
Okay.
I have something to do.
I'll go first.
Okay, go ahead.
Sure, see you later.
Leaving first, Yiyang.
Well
Li Wu.
Don't forget.
Hello.
You're Shen Yiyang, right?
I'm also Li Wu's friend.
My name is Chun Chang.
Let's add each other on WeChat.
I have a bar nearby,
called Chang.
Come by sometime.
No need to trouble yourself.
Look.
I even dirtied your clothes.
We should
exchange contact info.
I'll transfer you the laundry fee.
I'm not used
to scanning strangers' payment codes.
I'm not used
to scanning strangers' WeChats.
Just transfer directly to me.
Okay.
You decide the amount.
Bye.
Wait a moment.
It'll be quick.
Okay.
Here.
Li Wu's treasured white tea.
Very fragrant.
Good for the skin.
Be careful. It's hot.
Okay, thanks.
Li Wu always forgets
to take his medicine.
I'm almost
becoming his caregiver.
This is his medicine?
Yes.
Who else
could it be?
Here too.
An old problem.
Insomnia.
Migraines.
Plus, working like crazy.
I always say
that his deadly trio
relies on these bottles to cope.
Does he often have insomnia?
Hasn't he seen a doctor?
He has.
Treatment is only 30%.
The other 70% is self-care.
But when he works,
he goes all out.
His insomnia can't be cured.
Ms. Cen Jin.
You know him very well.
He is a very driven person.
He shoulders everything himself.
When he first went abroad,
he didn't tell us anything.
I only found out about it
after arriving in the US
and asking his classmates.
When he first arrived,
he was in a terrible state.
No one knows where he is all day long.
He hardly slept either.
(During the first few months,
they hardly saw him)
(in the dorm.)
(He lost a lot of weight.)
Daniel.
It's already 3:30 AM.
Why aren't you sleeping?
Yeah.
I'm going to sleep now.
I'll get some water.
Okay.
Daniel, you can't keep staying up
like this.
Go to sleep.
Yeah.
Good night.
Good night, man.
(When he finally perked up,)
(I thought everything would get better.)
(But he started studying like crazy.)
(Every day it was either school or work,)
(or he'd be in the library,)
(or in the computer lab.)
(Even harder than in senior year.)
(During the pandemic, he got COVID.)
(He had a fever,)
(but didn't stop studying.)
(I was scared just watching him then.)
(Later, he published several articles.)
(Actually, very few people)
(could publish continuously)
(in top journals)
(in such a short time.)
(But he worked too hard,)
(either doing experiments,)
(generating data,)
(or looking for topics,)
(writing new articles.)
(He began applying for internships)
(before graduating.)
(But he didn't neglect working
with us on our startup.)
(When we just started,)
(he attended classes
and interned during the day.)
(At night, he'd work with us)
(handling Tongchen's work online.)
(He couldn't even sleep
for three hours a day.)
(I've also asked him what exactly)
(he was rushing against the clock for.)
(He didn't say.)
(When I first went abroad,)
(his headaches)
(had already started.)
(Never fully healed?)
(Don't even mention curing them.)
(Later, it got so bad,)
(and he needed medication.)
(And then later,)
(ordinary medicine didn't work.)
(But he's stubborn,)
(and won't listen to persuasion.)
(Keeps shouldering it himself.)
(I'm afraid, one day,
he'll just collapse.)
(Ms. Cen Jin.)
(If you have a chance,
please try to persuade him, too.)
(He'll listen to what you say.)
Want some?
What are you thinking?
Want some?
No, thanks.
Jun.
Do people around you get migraines?
Many get migraines
during their period.
Sinusitis can also cause headaches.
My dad also has a headache.
And my daughter sometimes says,
"Mom, my head hurts so much today."
We took her to the hospital,
but nothing was found.
So we just drop it.
What's wrong? Your head hurts?
I have painkillers.
Not me.
It's a friend of mine.
Is it serious?
I heard
he's taking level-2 painkillers.
That's pretty serious.
Isn't Dr. Lu a neurologist?
You could introduce
your friend to see him.
Jun. I'll take a half-day off.
Going out for something.
(Where is she?)
(Ms. Cen Jin said she had something
to do and left.)
Li Wu.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Enjoy.
Drinking coffee at this hour?
Won't you have trouble sleeping tonight?
No.
This
(Cen Jin)
Here you go.
That day
That night, I
That night
It's fine.
Fine?
I mean
I won't take
what you said
when you were drunk seriously.
So no need to worry about it either.
Okay.
Is there anything else
you came to see me today?
I want to apologize to you.
Since you came back,
we've never
had a calm and proper conversation.
I feel
I owe you a proper apology.
Back then,
I didn't handle things well.
Maybe there were better ways.
But I chose
Have you ever regretted it?
No.
At that time,
you had to leave.
So what are you apologizing for?
Cheng Rui told me
your health is not good.
It's an illness you get
after going abroad
And it's been many years
♪I don't have the talent for happiness♪
He always exaggerates.
They're actually minor issues.
I can take care of myself.
If you're just here to say this,
then I'll leave first.
Li Wu.
Chronic headaches,
and insomnia
are not minor issues.
They do great harm to your body.
If you're willing,
I know a very good neurologist.
I want to take you to see him.
♪To see if some kind of happiness
is possible♪
♪Evaporate the past,
survive against the odds♪
Are you concerned about me?
♪Writing in different times and spaces♪
Yes.
Isn't that okay?
♪There must be some kind
of possibility in my imagination♪
During the worst years
of the pandemic in the US,
you never contacted me even once.
And now you care about my health?
I know, over these years,
you have suffered a lot.
I also won't defend my actions.
But now, I can help with your condition.
I can't just leave you alone.
Can't we reconcile?
I really don't want
to keep being awkward with you.
Without WeChat,
we're strangers.
No question of reconciliation.
Then I'll add you on WeChat.
♪Lingering only has one possibility♪
Hello.
Mr. Li, are you at the computer?
Our video meeting
starts in ten minutes.
I'll join right away. I'm downstairs.
♪That will crush
all impossibilities into dust♪
I've still got work to do.
Remember to confirm me on WeChat.
♪My delusion and slowness♪
♪My foolishness♪
♪Light declares a brand-new day♪
♪Yesterday's scenes♪
♪Begin to repeat again♪
♪Saying good morning♪
♪Stars accompany the night♪
♪Countless sleepless times♪
♪Your "good night"♪
♪Calms all my unease♪
♪The wind seems to have fallen♪
♪Flowers bloom with smiling faces♪
♪Butterflies linger♪
♪So romantic♪
♪Without noticing♪
♪I found where my heartbeat began♪
♪It started long ago♪
♪Sorry I arrived late♪
♪I'm used to having
your morning greetings♪
♪Turning all hardships♪
♪Into the simplest things♪
♪I'm used to having your good nights♪
♪Afraid life is too short♪
♪Gone in the blink of an eye♪
♪What should I do♪
♪Loving every good morning
and good night with you♪
♪Writing our days♪
♪Into great little ordinary moments♪
♪Maybe sometimes we'll drift apart♪
♪Remember to come home on time♪
♪I made your favorite♪
♪Dinner♪