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[The White Olive Tree]

[Episode 11]

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

Fei.

Rina

is Sasin's mother.

These two kids

are the children in the photo called "Carry."

I want to find out

why they've become orphans.

So...

Okay.

No problem.

Go ahead.

The interview today is not complicated.

I can handle it.

Go,

Ms. Song.

We'll take good care of

your colleague.

Thank you.

Be careful.

Thank you,

Benjamin.

Why have they become orphans?

It's just fate.

So your bedroom is inside.

You can take a rest here.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

Rina.

Song.

Lea.

Take your time.

I gotta go. I have something to do.

Thank you.

Tell me.

Why did you come to Happo?

And Sia and Zoro,

why did they come to the orphanage?

Don't tell me...

Their families all...

After that attack,

a lot of people went missing.

Later, they were found

buried in the ruins

or crushed by falling debris.

By the time they were discovered,

it was too late to save them.

Sia's and Zoro's parents

also...

Rina Mama.

Sia.

Sia.

Song, I know it's you.

How did you know it was me?

Yes.

Lea said that a beautiful journalist

comes here to help every day.

So I got it was you.

Comes here to help every day?

But that's not me.

Follow me.

It's Shen Bei.

What candy is it today?

I want this.

Give me. Give me.

Give me candy.

Lea said

there's a journalist from a TV station

who comes to the orphanage every day as a volunteer.

She even brings things for the kids—

candy,

toys…

But she doesn't take photos or conduct interviews.

She just comes to help out every day.

I thought she was talking about you.

Can I have a try?

Please.

Candy. Candy.

Candy. Candy!

Candy, please.

Sia.

Zoro.

Zoro.

Watch out.

Thank you.

It's alright.

Zoro!

Why don't you come out quickly?

I almost fell.

I'm here.

I-I won't…

Are you the kids

in the photo of "Carry"?

Yes.

Do you recognize us?

I heard you're a journalist.

Do you want to take a photo of us?

May I take a photo of you?

Sure.

If you don't take a photo, I can't explain it.

If I don't,

wouldn't it be a waste of Ms. Song's kindness?

How do you know that?

Journalist Song asked us to take a photo.

Zoro!

You must have just run out too fast!

You gave us away!

You can't blame me.

You've been the one talking all this time.

Why isn't it on you?

How dare you talk back?

Do you know what surprised me the most?

Running into me here today?

What's surprising about that?

Last time, I already knew that you came here often.

It's only a matter of time before I meet you.

I just didn't expect it to be this soon.

I was hoping that by the next time we met,

I'd have been fully accepted

and completed my interview.

See?

I'm so goal-oriented.

Why do some people

always like to make themselves sound so bad?

What surprised me

was that your "Carry" wasn't just a coincidence.

You actually have a connection with the two kids

in that photo.

Looks like

you're not just someone

who talks big about grand ideals.

You meant

what you said sometimes.

I didn't know I was so hypocritical

and awful in your eyes.

Yeah.

So awful

that you needed a kid to help you apologize.

Why would I need to apologize?

I just think

there are things about you

that I admire.

You can quietly find a way

to solve problems on your own.

I guess…

I can forgive you.

No need.

Let me make this clear—

all our competition is still on.

But we're not enemies anymore,

just rivals.

Sasin.

Song.

You're here.

Rina is…

She's in the backyard.

Go find her.

Okay.

So?

Want to use my camera

to take some photos of the kids?

I think

your topic,

"Orphans in the Flames of War,"

is actually pretty good.

Showing off again, huh?

Yeah.

The rival I've chosen

can't be mediocre.

I'll catch you!

Why have you become a volunteer?

What about your hotel job?

What exactly happened?

Your friend helped me become a volunteer.

After you all left Uglai,

that manager

still found an excuse to fire me.

But somehow,

Benjamin found out about it.

He stood up for me.

How was it?

Did everything go well?

Yes.

But…

I don't want to be a waiter anymore.

I want to change jobs.

Benjamin

took me to see Instructor Li,

who introduced me to volunteer work.

But being a volunteer

doesn't mean you had to do something this dangerous.

I like helping people,

especially these kids.

When I see them,

it's like seeing you as a child.

I hope that

when they grow up,

they can have the chance to go to college

and become as amazing as you.

Then Eastern Country

won't be like this anymore.

We'll get better,

truly better.

Son.

From now on,

let's not meet in secret anymore.

I was wrong before.

From now on,

if we want to meet, we meet.

Mom.

This...

I just made it for Benjamin.

He took the one

that's yours.

He wants to return it

to you himself.

It won't be the same.

You gave that star to me

on my 18th birthday.

I'm 20 now.

It won't work anymore.

Silly boy.

I made them both with my own hands.

My love for you hasn't changed.

How could it not work?

Mom,

you're better with words than before.

But…

why did you make one for Benjamin too?

You're a journalist.

He's a soldier.

He's in even more danger.

Of course, I had to make one for him.

You were wasting your effort.

He doesn't care about something like this.

That's not true.

I saw the way he looked at it.

He wants it.

♫Butterflies♫

♫Flying free♫

I want it.

♫Tell the story♫

♫Dancing in the rain♫

♫Butterflies♫

♫Hiding from the world♫

♫Never feel alone♫

♫Never let her go♫

[Bar]

A soldier ordered this for you.

He said he had training today

and might be late.

This is compensation for waiting for him.

He also said,

"Drink this.

Don't waste it anymore."

Thank you.

Goodbye, Instructor Li.

Bye.

Zan.

It's still early.

Where are you planning to go?

Where should I go?

The orphanage, of course.

Ms. Song is there, isn't she?

Don't you want to see her?

Isn't she about to be transferred back home?

You should take every chance to meet her.

I wish I could take Rina's star

and stick it on your mouth

to shut you up.

Zan.

Sasin should be

on his way to the orphanage too.

If he cries in his mom's arms,

take a photo and send it to me.

You really have the heart

to miss something like that?

That's because

I have a date with Dr. Pei.

Bye.

What happened?

Shen Bei.

Shen Bei.

Shen Bei.

Shen Bei.

We can't stay here.

Stop crying.

Be quiet.

Come with me.

Stay there.

Shen Bei.

We have to hide.

Be quiet. Don't cry.

Don't cry.

Come on. Let's go.

Don't cry.

Don't be afraid.

Don't be afraid.

Don't be afraid.

Everybody's here.

Don't be afraid.

Don't be afraid.

Sasin!

Rina.

Sasin.

Anyone there?

All clear!

Let's go.

Song Ran, are you okay?

Those bastards are headed to the backyard.

Zoro… Zoro and Sia

are in the backyard.

Sia…

I'll go look for them.

Song, take care of my mom

and these children.

Sasin.

You bastards!

How can you even kill children?

Kill her!

Keep searching!

There may be someone else in there.

Lea.

Sasin.

Sasin.

Sasin.

Hold them.

Don't let them run out.

There's something.

There's no one here.

Sasin.

Sasin.

Sasin, how are you feeling?

Zoro…

Rina Mama, Zoro is still inside.

I'll go.

Song.

I saved the two of them back then.

I must protect them.

Don't go.

Don't go.

Take care of Sasin for me.

Rina.

Rina.

Rina!

Zoro!

Sia!

Sia!

You can't go.

Get them together and kill them at once.

Everyone down!

Kill them!

Kill them all!

Move!

Don't show mercy.

Let them know what we've got!

Let's move! This way!

Kill them all!

I'll go this way.

Send a soldier.

Please send a soldier to help us.

Hurry! Save the people!

Here…

Here!

♫Stepping on my heart alone♫

We're here!

Over there!

Help them.

♫You're triggering a bomb unknown♫

♫The sun of life reflects♫

♫Just stay where you are, don't go♫

♫Exploding into pieces♫

♫We flow above our souls♫

Ms. Song.

♫Exploding into pieces♫

♫We fall, we're falling slow♫

Zan.

♫We fall, we're falling slow♫

It'll be fine.

Zoro.

Zoro.

Benjamin,

have you seen Rina?

She went inside to look for Zoro.

Where's Rina?

Where's Rina?

Rina!

Take care of Sasin for me.

Also,

this is the little star I made for you.

Sasin said you wouldn't like it.

But

your job is dangerous.

Remember

to carry it with you.

Rina.

Rina!

Rina.

Search every inch.

Track those bastards down and tear them to pieces!

Follow me!

You, stop! Stay where you are!

Watch out! She's got explosives on her!

Take cover!

Help me! Help me, please!

Please, please, please.

I'll go take a look.

Stop moving!

Help me!

They tied a bomb to me.

Please, I don't want to die.

Don't worry. We can get you out of that.

Please, your arms up.

Okay.

Okay.

Just keep your arms in the air.

I know you're scared.

You need to cooperate.

Zan.

Come on. Get out of here! Move!

Come on!

Zan.

Come back!

Zan!

It took me a long time to fully understand the consequences

of that explosion and attack.

At the time, I was hit directly by the shockwave.

My spleen ruptured,

my cornea was partially damaged,

and I sustained multiple injuries.

I was rushed to the capital for emergency treatment

and was soon transferred back home.

For most of the journey,

I was unconscious.

I woke up sometimes,

but the intense pain

made me unable to move.

The world was a blur,

and the sounds around me were muffled and unclear.

But I knew one thing for sure—

[During the operation]

in those fragments of memories…

Zan.

Zan was not there.

You sure know how to play the good guy in front of our daughter.

Every time, I'm the one who has to be the bad guy.

Look at her now.

Tell me.

What should we do?

Calm down first.

The doctor said it's not serious.

She had surgery, and she's fine now.

No one wanted this to happen.

Do you think I'm not worried?

But this is the job she chose.

You've seen her success yourself.

You're so vain…

Zan.

and hypocritical.

You're being unreasonable.

How am I being unreasonable?

Listen, Song Zhicheng.

I only have one daughter.

You have plenty.

If anything happens to Ran,

I won't let this go.

Zan…

Ran.

Ran, you're awake.

Ran, you're awake.

How are you feeling?

Zan…

Zan…

What are you saying?

Ran, don't worry.

You'll be fine soon.

Your eyes are fine too.

The doctor said

you'll recover in a few days.

Ran, don't be afraid.

It's okay.

Zan…

A lot of people have come to see you.

The room is filled with flowers.

Once your eyes heal in a few days,

you'll be able to see them.

We even had to move some out.

Who came to see me?

The leaders and colleagues from the TV station.

I wasn't mistaken.

Go get a doctor.

Doctor.

There's no trace of Zan.

Doctor.

[Emergency Dept]

Over the next few days,

I kept calling everyone

and sending them emails.

Zan, Sasin, and Benjamin.

[Are you all okay? I miss you so much. Looking forward to your reply. Song Ran.]

But...

none of them

ever replied to me.

Zan.

Where are you?

Are you okay?

Time flies. Ran, you're getting discharged tomorrow.

We'll come pick you up tomorrow.

Where is Shen Bei?

She got transferred to the 16th floor.

She came back from Eastern Country in disgrace

yet still got into the most sought-after entertainment department.

She has connections after all.

Shen Bei isn't like that.

Don't talk about her that way anymore.

On the day of my discharge,

I even went to find Luo Zhan,

who I had only met once.

It felt like

he was my last straw to grasp.

Mr. Luo.

Ms. Song?

Why are you...

Li Zan

is in Liangcheng, right?

Who told you that?

Did he contact you?

No.

His car is clean,

so I thought…

I'm a bit of a neat freak.

I don't want his car to be dirty when he comes back.

Do you have any news about Li Zan?

Is he okay?

No.

We haven't been in touch for a long time.

If there's nothing urgent,

we don't really contact each other.

Why…

why wouldn't he be okay?

Mr. Luo,

haven't you seen the latest news from Eastern Country?

We were attacked

in Eastern Country.

I was injured and sent back home.

He was there too.

Li Zan will be fine!

If he's back, he'll definitely contact you.

Because he mentioned you to me.

He rarely mentioned anyone.

I have work to do.

I have to go.

Sorry.

The number you have reached

is not in service.

Why is his number not in service?

Could something really have happened to Li Zan?

Why didn't I call him more often before?

How's your recovery going?

I'm fully recovered now.

Don't worry.

That's good.

Oh, right,

there's something I need to tell you.

Your camera,

along with all the footage you shot in Eastern Country,

was brought by Shen Bei.

I have to say,

those photos

are really impressive.

The station has decided to select a few

to submit for the Boshi International News Award.

Pick some yourself.

Thank you.

I'll let you pick.

I'm fine with anything.

Alright then,

I'll pick them for you.

Get back to work.

Excuse me.

I'm looking for Shen Bei.

Is she here?

Shen Bei,

someone's looking for you.

She was just here.

Maybe she went to the restroom.

She'll be back soon.

That's her desk.

You can wait there.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I know Shen Bei is avoiding me.

I understand.

Honestly,

I even think it might be a good idea.

After everything that happened in Happo,

everyone has something

they don't want to face.

I'm no different.

Song Ran?

You're amazing.

We've all seen the videos and photos

you took.

They're absolutely shocking.

The director said

your footage

is the only evidence of the attack.

It has caused an uproar internationally.

Many countries have started sending aid to Eastern Country.

Every traveler from afar

can reach out, take something from the tree,

and then walk away without looking back,

leaving it forgotten.