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[The White Olive Tree]

[Episode 8]

[This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to reality is purely coincidental.]

But

I don't think enjoying cartoons is childish.

I think it's quite cute.

And I won't tell anyone.

Besides,

I've watched

all your reports.

I must say

they're pretty awesome.

Well done, Reporter Song.

Instructor Li,

are you making fun of me?

Then I absolutely can't

let you know my other secrets.

So you have other secrets, Reporter Song?

Reporter Song?

Reporter Song...

It's too cold here.

Let me walk you back.

[Li Zan]

Then I absolutely can't

let you know my other secrets.

♫When the moonlight♫

♫Glows on you♫

♫A soft glowing ring♫

♫You're dancing in the grace♫

♫Moonlight, touch your face♫

Did you mean

this secret?

♫Weave their dreams away♫

♫Let the stars fall in space♫

♫As you're moving close to me♫

♫My heart will never believe♫

Let's go.

♫Cause you are so beautiful♫

♫This love will never change♫

♫Halo on your side♫

♫You are so beautiful♫

♫Like angel from the stars♫

♫Over in the sky, tonight♫

Zan?

Why are you here?

I just took Reporter Song back.

She and Dr. Pei are both sound asleep.

Asleep?

Why do I smell booze on you?

They are both blotto.

Maybe the past few days really stressed them out

Let them chill out for once.

No drinks,

and no dates.

I'm going to hit the hay.

Reporter Song.

Come in, please.

Hi, Instructor Li.

What's up?

I'm here to give you a ride.

Give me a ride?

Aren't you going to the Kazan Hotel

booked by your TV station to check in?

How do you know that?

You told me

yesterday.

I told you yesterday?

What else did I say?

Nothing.

Really?

Reporter Song,

I'll help you

keep this secret.

Reporter Song.

[Kazan Hotel, Eastern Country]

This is your key.

Over there is the elevator.

Thank you.

This is the elevator?

I've never seen an elevator like this before.

This thing's been around

longer than the two of us combined.

Do you want to take a photo?

Yes.

It's okay.

Don't bother.

I'm not in a hurry.

Then let me snap a few pics.

Done.

Remember to close this iron door

when you take the elevator,

or it won't move.

Which floor?

Fifth.

Are you omniscient?

I've seen this elevator before.

Where?

Back when

I did volunteer training in Europe,

we stayed in an old building from the early 20th century

also with

an elevator like this.

Poor elevator.

This ancient lift

still has to carry the two of us young folks.

Zan!

Thought that was a bomb...

That's how it works.

A little jolt

every time it goes up a floor.

OK, sweetie. You need to close the door outside.

This way, the lift can rise.

Honey, you're so cool.

You know everything.

Yeah.

Honey...

Don't worry. I'm here.

Are you scared?

Yeah.

Alright, this is our floor. Let's go.

Let's go.

If you aren't carrying much,

you'd better take the stairs instead.

This way.

Do you want to freshen up a bit?

I'll take my leave.

Zan.

Hold on a second.

Please

take this bottle of water.

Keep it for yourself.

Take it.

Stay safe

and don't get hurt.

Bye.

♫Butterflies♫

♫Flying free♫

♫Tell the story♫

♫Dancing in the rain♫

♫Butterflies♫

♫Hiding from the world♫

♫Never feel alone♫

♫Never let her go♫

For safety,

they have all the windows in Happo

nailed shut.

I suddenly realize

this city is teetering on the edge of danger.

But surprisingly, this is also a city

waking up to a tranquil and beautiful morning

every day.

Beyond the closed windows,

lives still flutter freely.

Song.

Sasin.

It's been a few days,

and you seem to have grown a bit.

I'm not a kid anyway.

Let's get inside.

Everyone is waiting.

Song,

this is Anna.

Hi.

-Zhou, Zhou Chen'an. -Hello.

Hello.

Monkey.

Hello.

Kroll.

Hi.

And this is Mike.

Mike Thomas?

I read your books

and watched your documentaries in college.

But I didn't realize you were here.

By the way, Song,

I brought you

Zhang Tao's bulletproof vest.

Put it on

during your stay in Happo.

Wear it in the city too?

Of course.

See? Everyone's wearing it.

If you go out for interviews,

you have to wear it too.

Happo's different from other places.

It's not that serious, actually.

Look at us.

We're still alive and kicking.

Song Ran,

The picture of "Carry"

that's going viral online is your work, right?

It's awesome!

I love it!

Thanks.

I still have a long way to go.

I was just lucky to snap "Carry"

and have it recognized

by everyone.

Once I can capture a successful

news photo like "Carry,"

I will be content with returning home.

I'm not here for...

Going back home to milk the fame and the benefits

from "Carry"?

That's being smart.

Mike.

If that's what you call "smart,"

then what about you? Spend your whole life

in the world's most dangerous battlefields.

Would you call that "foolish"?

I might not be smart,

but I believe that by sharing the situation here

with the world,

I might help more people.

Wow.

With good eloquence,

you can be a good show host.

Come on!

This way!

Charge forward!

Happo is now

the main base for the armed rebels.

Those malevolent bastards

are totally losing it.

They're now frequently

attacking the civilians in Happo City

by either bombing or shooting.

I need to take this call.

Okay.

Life is getting harder and harder

for the people here.

We really don't have that much money.

It's not possible.

If you don't buy it, there are plenty of people who'd really like to buy it.

You have 150,000 dollars.

So three of you can go.

Why don't you take two of the older kids out first?

When you have the money,

you can return for your wife

and younger son.

Save one at a time.

The ordinary people in Happo

live in fear every day.

They want to escape from Happo

and fly to the neighboring countries for refuge,

but given the limited flights,

tickets are hard to come by.

Hurry up.

That dude's probably selling

flight tickets to neighboring countries.

See? You're desperate to stay

while other people are desperate to leave.

That's pretty ironic, right?

He's right.

Take the older kids and leave first.

When you get more money, come back for me and the younger boys.

I can't leave you behind.

Family

sticks together no matter what.

How much money do you have on you?

Can you lend it to me?

How...

How much do you need?

Lend me whatever you can.

Don't worry. You have my word.

I'll repay you once I return to China.

Come on. How many people are you supposed to repay with kindness?

Be realistic, alright?

Plus you're a woman.

I'm borrowing this personally.

And I promise to pay you back.

I can write an IOU,

send my photos with my ID,

my address in China,

and my family's contact information.

I won't be a deadbeat.

Please.

Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

We women just do

what we can to help.

You gave it all to them?

Mike ordered this for you.

He said it was hot outside.

This would help cool you off.

What's up?

The stingy old Mike

treated your friend to a drink!

How rare!

Thanks, Mike.

Here, yours.

Then once again, let's welcome Song Ran to join us.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Cheers.

No need to return the money.

♫And say, Te Amo♫

You're a volunteer too?

Yeah.

I'm a medical volunteer.

How long have you been here?

♫Still we don't know love♫

It's been one week. What about you?

♫But I feel strong when I'm with you♫

What are Zan and the others

doing right now?

♫Just say, Te Amo♫

♫Still we don't know how♫

♫But I feel loved♫

♫When I'm with you♫

Could it be Jiang Lin, Zan, and their team?

Instructor Li,

The EOD is ready.

Let me help you.

Hold your fire!

There's a kid in the vehicle.

Everyone, stop!

You can't kill me!

What should we do, Captain?

Should we fire?

Captain?

You motherfucker!

Captain, what should we do?

Do we fire?

This guy will make all of you remember me!

You can't kill me!

You motherfucker!

Sorry, Captain Jiang.

Seeing that guy's evil smirk,

I couldn't hold back my desire

to kill him immediately.

Move!

Be careful.

Captain Jiang,

don't pull a long face.

I have confidence in my shooting skills.

You are a good shooter,

but not a trustworthy teammate for me.

Open the door.

Don't be afraid, kid.

You're safe now.

Everyone, stop!

EOD!

EOD!

Captain Jiang, I'm in the field.

Go!

Benjamin,

what are you doing again?

Hey, kid.

Remember me?

Don't be afraid.

I'll back you up.

Stay back.

Ben,

take one team

and go find the rest!

Go!

Yes, sir! You three, follow me!

Captain,

let me do it.

No.

The shooting's still going on.

It's way too dangerous.

I'll ask others for backup.

They're not even in bomb suits yet.

We're out of time.

And I took a peek.

That bomb is very complicated,

way beyond what others can deal with.

Jiang Lin,

I will take responsibility for my own life.

And I believe

you've got my back.

right?

Captain! Mission complete.

The enemy has been annihilated.

Jiang Lin,

we're running out of time.

Moris, Carl!

Quickly set up the blast barriers

next to the child.

Everyone, stay alert

and ensure the safety of Instructor Li.

Wow.

The flowers are beautiful.

You like it?

Yeah.

Me too.

You will be fine.

Trust me.

-Captain Jiang. -Captain Jiang.

Reporter Song.

You...

Captain Jiang,

can I go in to film it?

Reporter Song,

don't get any closer.

Stay safe.

How complicated the wiring is.

There's not enough time.

A double detonation system again.

Jiang Lin.

This bomb can't be defused in a short time.

Can't be defused?

What do you mean?

Didn't you just say you could nail it?

You knew it couldn't be removed.

Zan,

you beguiled me into putting you in a deadly situation.

It's not that serious.

I've got an idea.

I'll press the reed

to relieve the pressure between the boy and the seat.

Let's get the kid out first.

You guys get ready to help him.

What about you?

I'll figure out a way.

What way?

Like the explosion in Uglai?

Don't be afraid.

Zan!

Can you sing?

Yes.

Really?

♫In the land of Matuman♫

♫Here's the place where heroes stand♫

♫Through the ages♫

♫You sang your life♫

♫We sing our song to the sky♫

Take the child away.

We still have time.

I have a plan.

You must nail it.

-Reporter Song. -34.

Come with me.

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20.

19.

18.

Captain!

16.

A group of rioters

just showed up.

We've exchanged fire already.

12.

11.

Must keep them away.

Protect Instructor Li and the child.

Reporter Song.

Seven.

Stay calm.

Six.

There are rioters out there.

It's too dangerous.

Four.

Three.

Two

Zan!

Zan!

Zan!

Zan.

Are you alright?

Are you okay?

How do you feel?

I'm fine.

Luckily, the wire was long enough.

I'm okay.

Zan...

You guys go wrap it up.

I'll take a rest.

OK.

Have a good rest.

You outran me

in five seconds.

I'm fine.

Are you injured?

Nope.

I've just been

running on empty without enough sleep

lately.

Here.

Thank you.

You must've been too busy to eat and drink, right?

Just now,

I thought you were going to die.

Really?

Then my camera

would catch a historic moment.

Sorry,

I made you miss that chance.

For that boy,

you defused a bomb that you knew was probably a lost cause.

Just like what you did

in that truck mounted with a bomb

when we were in Uglai.

I had never

seen such a selfless person.

No.

That was responsibility.

I think most people would do the same

in that situation.

I always believe

everyone's got a bit of kindness

deep down inside.

When that moment comes,

people will show their kindness.

You're a reporter.

You must have seen

lots of similar cases in your life.

Yeah.

As journalists,

we get to see

many ordinary people

become heroes.

But there are also

moments of malice.