Sniper Butterfly (2025) s01e16 Episode Script

♪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 16=
Good morning.
Do you want some coffee?
Sure.
Incorrect password.
Oh, no
Incorrect password.
Hurry up.
Jin.
How many times have I told you
you need to change your door lock?
The characters are too small.
I either press the wrong number
or press the wrong spot every time.
Alright.
Wait for Double 11,
then I'll get a face recognition one.
Mom, why did you come so suddenly?
Your dad and I
bought insurance, right?
The insurance company gave us rice,
eggs, and flax seed oil.
I brought you a set.
Hello, Mrs. Cen.
Wu, you are here too.
I'm here
to borrow a power strip.
Then just keep it.
No need to return.
Have you had breakfast?
I'll eat when I get back.
Okay.
Then
What setup are you arranging here?
I just took on a case.
Product testing.
Mom, why did you bring so much?
Just keep it for you guys to eat.
I'm not cooking.
I kept some.
Well, send a WeChat
to Dr. Lu.
Better give me a menu,
so I can prepare too.
Isn't it Saturday for the meal?
Why the rush?
Besides, even if I ask him,
he might not feel comfortable saying it.
You should have a good attitude
if you invite someone to eat.
You'll be clueless if not prepared.
Mrs. Cen
You haven't left?
Well
I happen to be free on Saturday.
How about I come and help you out?
Sure.
A friend of your sister
is coming for a meal.
He knows you,
and he even mentioned you to me.
When?
Last time,
I didn't come up.
I asked Dr. Lu
to bring up the fruits.
He told me.
Wu.
You just
come eat together.
And also help your sister
check everything.
Okay.
No problem.
Paopao.
Bring me some ice.
Mr. Shen,
are you helping again today?
Wait a moment.
Long time no see.
Come, sit, have a drink.
No thanks.
If I drink,
no one will work.
Just one drink.
- Come, sit.
- One drink.
Come.
Open one for me.
Long time no see.
This boss lady is getting more
and more beautiful.
Yeah.
- Chun Chang.
- What have you been busy with lately?
How did you end up here?
This is
Chun Chang.
Please introduce.
Who is this?
My friend.
- Friend?
- Friend?
Really?
If she says so, then it is.
Friend, huh? Come, sit.
Sit together.
Come. Together.
Come.
Here, some liquor.
- A glass for the friend.
- Fill it up.
Let's have a drink first.
To our new friend.
Cheers. Come.
Cheers.
- Come.
- Fifteen or twenty.
Come.
No.
You should stop drinking.
I'll drink for you.
Come, another round.
One more round.
Another round, come.
Three cuts, three cuts.
Four cuts, four cuts.
What's wrong?
A little dizzy.
One more round.
Change place and rest a bit.
- Five cuts, five cuts.
- Three cuts, three cuts.
How do you have time today
to come see me?
I have a business trip tomorrow.
After the trip,
you won't see me for several days.
Will you miss me?
What did you mean
just now downstairs?
Claiming territory?
What do you think?
Wu.
You're 25 or 26 this year, right?
Do you have a girlfriend?
Not yet.
Then you'd better hurry.
What kind of girl do you like?
I like
I like pretty ones.
Young people always look
for good-looking partners.
So now,
do you have someone in mind?
If you do,
go for it immediately.
Boys must be more proactive.
But being proactive
I'm just afraid
that sometimes being too proactive
might make things worse.
You're young,
but think a lot.
How about this?
If you have
a girl you like,
bring her to me.
I'll help you make a move.
Alright.
Mom.
Do the ribs you bought
need a clay pot?
Of course.
For soup, definitely a clay pot.
But your clay pot
hasn't been used for a long time.
Take it down and wash it well.
Mrs. Cen, I'll go then.
Coming.
I remember there
are slippers here, right?
Please sit.
- Lu.
- Mrs. Cen.
Welcome.
The Phalaenopsis you like.
I happened to buy a few
at the flower shop.
Thanks.
This is imported honey.
Remember,
drink with warm water
every night before bed.
It can improve sleep.
Got it, thanks.
Do you want me to help?
No.
Jin, come.
Quick.
Sit with Dr. Lu for a while.
Go, sit.
Sit for a while.
Okay.
Why so polite? You even bring gifts.
For you.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
So lavish.
Yeah.
My mom is just like that.
Do you want something to drink?
Water or tea?
Water is fine.
Okay.
Wu.
Bring me the green onions.
Okay.
I want a bottle of water.
Thanks.
A bit cold.
It's fine.
Sister. You've got
all this strawberry jam
in the fridge, but you never eat it.
Aren't you afraid they'll spoil?
I forgot you don't like sweet things.
Who says I don't like sweets?
Don't mess with my stuff.
Well,
last time, you said
you wanted to try that liquor,
but didn't get to.
I brought it.
You actually remembered.
I'll go find the corkscrew.
Looking for what?
Corkscrew.
Why isn't it here?
The liquor is by the door.
I'll get it.
Okay.
Do you have one at home?
Probably. You can check it.
I'll go get the corkscrew.
Here.
Let's welcome
Lu to our home.
First, a toast.
Here.
Welcome.
Thanks, Mrs. Cen and you guys.
Welcome.
Just eat, Lu.
Then I won't be polite.
Mrs. Cen, your braised bamboo shoots
taste just like I had as a kid.
Very similar to my mom's.
I'm telling you.
My cooking skills
are top-notch.
If you like it,
you're welcome to come often.
Then I won't be polite.
Thank you, Mrs. Cen.
I should thank you.
If you weren't so thoughtful,
I couldn't have recovered so well.
You're too polite.
It's what I should do.
Cen Jin.
This soup has been
cooked for so long.
It's so good.
Serve a bowl for Lu.
Are you okay?
Burned a bit?
It's okay.
Look at this.
Anyway, he's a doctor.
So thoughtful.
Hurry, put some on.
You're not burned, right?
It's fine.
I'll serve.
Lu.
Sorry.
Cen Jin
excels in both her job
and her studies,
except for housework.
She's really bad at it.
Her dad and I spoiled her.
I often tell her dad,
if she gets married in the future,
what will their life be like?
Thanks.
Well
Actually, Mrs. Cen, I think
as of now, this isn't really a problem.
Right now,
she works so hard every day.
There's no need to insist she
do housework.
If really needed,
just hire a cleaner.
That's a good idea.
Actually,
living together
is always about both people.
If you work together
Mom, your braised pork
looks especially good today.
Since it looks good,
let Lu have a taste.
Here.
- Thanks.
- Try it.
Right?
So delicious, Mrs. Cen.
Everything tastes great.
I think these bamboo shoots
are good.
Aren't you allergic to shrimp?
I forgot.
Here, you can eat this.
Mrs. Cen.
I'll pour another glass.
Okay.
Thanks for your
hard work today, Mrs. Cen.
Next month,
I'll move into my new house.
You must come visit
and try my cooking.
Sure.
We should
visit each other back and forth.
- Cheers.
- Here.
Cheers.
You shouldn't drink.
You're still on medicine.
Medicine?
What's wrong?
I've been busy with overtime lately,
so my immunity dropped.
It's much better now.
You need to take care of yourself.
Mrs. Cen, eat some vegetables.
Okay.
Try this.
Lu.
Drink the soup.
Okay.
Later,
remember to order a driver for Lu.
Absolutely no driving himself.
Got it?
Don't worry, Mrs. Cen.
Understood, Mom.
I'll do it.
Okay.
Thanks.
I'll leave then.
Bye.
Bye, Mrs. Cen.
All done.
Bye.
Let's go.
I'll call a driver for you.
I already did.
Should be here soon.
Then I'll wait with you.
Okay.
What do you think of me?
Do I meet your expectations?
I
I think you're really nice.
I also think you're quite good.
Regardless of hobbies,
career, family, and values,
all are compatible.
But maybe
You feel there's not
enough understanding between us.
But that's okay. We can take it slowly.
Just like Mrs. Cen said,
it's a matter of two people.
As long as we cooperate well,
everything will be fine.
I didn't expect
you to suddenly tell me this.
I didn't expect either why I suddenly
told you this today.
Originally, I wanted to wait
until you met my parents,
so you could understand me better,
and then I'd ask for your thoughts.
Are you willing for our relationship
to move a step further?
I
You don't have to answer me right away.
You can take some time to think.
Sorry.
Actually, being with you all this time
has always made me feel
comfortable and safe.
But maybe I do
still need some time.
It's okay.
Just tell me
as soon as you've made up your mind.
Go upstairs quickly.
You'll catch a cold otherwise.
The driver should be here soon.
Then I'll leave first.
Okay.
Good night.
Good night.
You're back.
Have you been taking your medicine
on time lately?
Yes.
Really?
Then what is this?
Why did you stop taking
your medicine yourself?
Didn't you promise me
If my headache is gone,
will you still care about me?
What did you say?
Take me back,
bring me home,
and take me to get treatment
Is it because of guilt?
You don't need to feel guilty.
If all you want
is to cut me out as a problem,
you can just say it.
Of course, I don't want
this problem to disappear.
I know what you're going to say.
You're basically saying
that I'm immature.
I'm unwilling to accept it.
I'm tired of hearing these words.
Cen Jin.
I've already told you
I'm not a child anymore.
During the half-year after we separated,
every night, when I closed my eyes,
I dreamt of you.
I was scared to dream of you,
but also wanted to dream of you.
Later, I stayed up
whole nights.
I even went to see
the school psychologist.
He told me
that time will solve everything.
Time can fade everything.
But why does time
not work on me?
So when I realized
letting go of you was futile,
I tried my hardest.
What I want
is just the qualification to stand
in front of you.
I thought
we had already reached a consensus.
You want to move forward,
and my duty is to help you move on
Duty?
Is it just duty?
I'm not either
If I didn't say this,
would you come closer to me?
Yes.
I admit I lied to you.
This may seem
dishonorable to you.
I also feel ashamed.
But
I just can't help but approach you.
I know what I'm doing.
And you?
Can you guarantee
it's just duty?
Just treating me as a younger brother?
It's too late.
I'm going to sleep.
You should rest too.
(Sorry.)
Hello.
Hi, we are from Yanbei University's
Admissions Office.
May I ask if you are Li Wu's parent?
Yes, I am.
Then, may I ask if Li Wu
has finalized
his college application plans?
Is he considering Yanbei University?
Sure.
Then I'll contact you again.
University of Science and Technology?
This still depends on him
checking his scores
and then making a decision.
Jiaotong University?
We'll consider it.
Fudan University?
Okay.
We will contact you again.
Thank you.
Jin.
You haven't stopped
taking calls all afternoon.
My brother is too outstanding.
Even keeping a low profile
is impossible.
But the NCEE results
haven't come out yet.
You didn't know that?
Universities pre-select
top students nationwide.
Really?
First time I've heard about this.
I don't understand
the world of top students.
Congratulations.
Thanks.
(How about eating dinner out?)
(I'll send you the address
after I choose a place.)
(Okay.)
I'll go first.
Where are you going?
I'll have dinner with my sister.
Then go ahead.
I won't disturb you.
Bye.
Bye.
You can't leave me alone.
Alright.
Even if I wanted to,
I couldn't get rid of you.
Cheers.
Here, eat.
By the way, have you decided
on your university choice?
Not yet.
Quite a few schools
have contacted you, right?
I've received so many calls.
Yes.
Not a single one you want to go to?
Not really.
I just
haven't decided yet.
It's okay. Take your time.
Where did you go to university?
At Yijiang University.
School of Journalism.
Our faculty is the best.
Did Yijiang University contact you?
Yes.
After the third mock exam,
they asked me
to pre-register
at their university.
That's impressive.
I admire you.
Truly my good brother.
But you didn't agree, right?
No.
At that time,
I was fully focused on preparing
for the exam.
If I were you,
I'd choose a better school,
like Yanbei University
or Huaqing.
That way, I could meet
even better people.
But
If I go to Yan City,
I might rarely come home.
Of course.
No one goes to university
and comes home all the time.
What are you doing?
You're not reluctant to leave me, right?
It'll always be like this.
When you grow up,
you have to fly far away.
It's not like you won't come back.
Do you still remember?
Back then,
I only asked you to get
into a 211 university.
But you far exceeded expectations.
This proves that your potential
needs a bigger world
to grow.
I wonder if you have
plans to study physics.
Recently, I looked into
Huaqing's physics program.
It is the best in the country.
If you're interested,
I have a friend
from when I studied abroad
who was just hired as a teacher.
I can ask him for you.
Alright, enough.
I can't finish it.
Not for now.
What's wrong with you?
You're allergic to it.
Here.
Wipe your hands.
It's okay.
I'm just giving you some advice.
Anyway, there are still over 20 days.
You can think it over slowly.
(If I go to Yan City,)
(I might rarely come home.)
(Of course.)
(No one goes to university)
(and comes home all the time.)
You're not reluctant to leave me, right?
(Yi City High School Entrance Exam
Information Management System)
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(Total score 718, rank: s-000007)
(Send to friend)
(Sister)
(Send)
(Sending image)
Li Wu.
You're amazing!
How are you so awesome?
You really are great.
You've worked hard lately.
(Dad)
Hello.
Dad.
It's out.
Seven hundred eighteen points.
Impressive, right?
Really great.
Jin.
Wu is really capable.
I never expected
he'd manage the house.
I can't even get involved.
Unlike some people.
Why suddenly
drag me into this?
Wu is simply excellent.
I just want to praise him.
Isn't that okay?
Sure.
How's his university application going?
Still considering.
But with his score,
Huaqing should be guaranteed.
Really?
Now you can
completely relax.
I wasn't very worried anyway.
You know,
during this time,
I received many calls
from universities,
all competing for Li Wu.
So that's how it feels
to be a parent of a top student.
If only I had tried harder back then,
so you and Dad could experience
this pride.
Wu, you're back.
Mrs. Cen.
Don't worry. I'll hang it.
You hang it?
If you really want to make me happy,
think about your own matters.
What matters?
Don't play dumb with me.
Wu is about to go to university.
We've done our part
and fulfilled our duty.
Shouldn't you
think about
your own matters?
How long have you been divorced?
What do you want to do?
Stay single for the rest of your life?
That's possible.
Give up this thought, okay?
Being single
isn't that easy.
You're young now.
You can enjoy life.
Who will be with you when you're old?
Your third aunt
keeps mentioning it to me.
She says, with your conditions,
those who haven't been married before
have gradually come asking.
So I think if you're willing,
let your third aunt
set up a meeting.
You can meet them individually.
Mom.
I have a job
where I can really perform,
earn money and have a sense
of achievement.
I really live
very fulfilling days.
I just think simply about
how to do things well.
I really feel
these years
are the most comfortable time for me.
Um
Shouldn't people always look forward?
I never asked you
to remarry immediately.
Besides work, can you
socialize more?
Meet more people.
What's wrong with that?
The other day, I saw
your college classmate,
Jiao's social media.
Look how happy she is with her life.
Alright, Mom.
I need to go to work.
If you have nothing else,
go back and rest.
Don't hold up
your afternoon mahjong game.
Look at you.
Whenever I talk about serious matters,
you always change the topic.
Li Wu.
I'll probably be home late tonight.
Don't wait for me for dinner.
Take care of yourself.
No need.
I'll cook here.
I'll eat with Wu.
Mom, I'm leaving.
I'll book a ride for you.
As soon as I arrive, you'll kick me out.
Who dares?
Wu, I'm leaving.
- Bye, Mrs. Cen.
- Bye.
(Chinese Universities)
Hello.
Li Wu.
Has Wen contacted you?
No.
Why?
Wen disappeared.
Her parents came to my place
early this morning,
saying when she started filling
in her choices yesterday,
she didn't tell her family
and applied to Yanbei University's
Journalism program.
All her other parallel choices
were journalism programs
in other provinces.
This morning, she disappeared.
Her room is all cleaned up.
And her phone is off.
Her parents are going crazy looking for her.
I contacted a lot of people.
They all said they didn't know.
Where are you?
I'll come find you.
I'm at the station now.
I'll send you the address.
How did she go to Yan City?
How should I know?
Are we going now?
Of course.
She's alone in a different city.
- What if something happens?
- Should we inform her family?
No.
Look.
She just warned me.
If I tell them,
she'll cut ties with me.
Then move somewhere else,
so I won't find her either.
Are you coming with me or not?
One word.
Give me half a minute.
I'll make a call.
Who is it?
Don't worry. I'll call my sister
to explain it,
so she won't worry.
Don't worry.
I won't betray you.
(Sister)
(Cheng Rui and I
are going to Yan City.)
(We'll be back soon.)
(Don't worry.)
Done?
Let's go.
Make sure it's done quickly.
Okay.
(Brother: Sister, Cheng Rui
and I are going to Yan City.)
(Brother)
Hello.
The number you dialed is off.
Sorry.
What's going on?
♪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♪