The latest episode of the popular TVB drama Very Solicitor delivered a chilling and complex murder mystery, plunging viewers into the investigation of the so-called “Butterfly Flower Killer.” The segment, which aired Tuesday evening, captivated audiences with the shocking deaths of two young women, Zhuo Ni (played by Iris Lam) and Xing Wenbi (Axity Chong), whose meticulously staged deaths implicated a familiar on-screen face and catalyzed a desperate amateur sting operation to unmask the true culprit.
The mystery began with the parallel murders of the “Butterfly Flower Sisters.” Both victims were found similarly attired in butterfly-patterned dresses, their mouths stuffed with the eponymous flowers, and their faces bearing defacing English language inscriptions—a sinister form of humiliation. The narrative quickly intensified when Xing Wenbi, shortly before her death, reported to police that Zhan Xiongfei (Ricco Ng) was attempting to kill her. This testimony led to Ng’s character being officially sought by authorities and dubbed the “Butterfly Flower Killer” by sensational media. The episode culminated in a high-stakes moment as character Qin Xiangyan (Hera Chan) volunteered to act as live bait, successfully luring the presumed killer, “Sir Zhan,” out of the shadows.
Rising Stars Deliver Intense Performances
The immediate and disturbing revelation of the two victims provided intense focus on the actresses who portrayed them, Iris Lam and Axity Chong, two rising talents in the TVB roster. Lam, known for her breakout role as “Bonnie” in the long-running sitcom Come Home Love: Lo and Behold, demonstrated her versatility in a darker role as the manipulative “makeup KOL,” Zhuo Ni.
Lam expressed the significance of reuniting with co-star Ricco Ng outside the realm of their usual lighthearted comedy dynamic. “Ricco and I have essentially grown up together over the past decade in our careers,” Lam noted. “To transition into such intense, adversarial roles in this series felt like a true professional escalation—it was incredibly memorable.” Regarding her character’s duality, Lam described the scheming yet vulnerable Zhuo Ni as a highly enjoyable role to play.
Despite a brief appearance, Axity Chong’s portrayal of Xing Wenbi left a lasting impression. Axity, whose sister is former K-pop group CLC member Elkie Chong, has also carved out memorable performances in recent TVB projects, including Black Moonlight and Deadly Warning. Her limited screen time was characterized by overwhelming panic and physical distress, particularly during a harrowing kidnapping scene.
The Physical Demands of Macabre Staging
Chong revealed the surprising difficulty in filming the scene depicting her character’s death, which demanded unusual physical maintenance. She described the challenges of maintaining a specific posture: “I had to hold my head back while twisting my waist, all while keeping my eyes open and holding the butterfly flower steady in my mouth. It was technically challenging.”
Furthermore, the high-intensity nature of the preceding kidnapping sequence demanded unreserved commitment. Chong’s performance was marked by incessant screaming and crying, showcasing her character’s extreme terror. “When filming started, I didn’t care about looking good,” Chong admitted, explaining that intense crying caused her makeup to run completely and drenched her eye covering. “The priority was ensuring the audience truly felt the girl’s desperation and fear.”
The episode successfully leverages the actors’ established chemistry and celebrity profiles, even prompting playful online comments referencing the “Come Home Love metaverse” as viewers joked that Ng’s character was seeking revenge on Lam’s character for their sitcom break-up. The dramatic shift in tone and character relationships highlights the actors’ continued growth, contributing to a truly engaging and unpredictable cinematic event in the ongoing legal thriller.
