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[The White Olive Tree]

[Episode 18]

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

Are you trying to wake Dad up?

All right.

You are already feeling sleepy.

Just go to sleep.

As soon as I close my eyes,

my sleepiness fades.

No, it won't.

I won't leave until you fall asleep.

♫The moon shines on you tonight♫

♫There are countless stars♫

♫Shyly, you close your eyes♫

♫Where are you going in this moonlight?♫

♫The evening breeze blows gently♫

♫Why don't we take a slow walk♫

♫At this moment in the galaxy♫

♫There's only you and me♫

♫Cause you're so beautiful♫

♫And the moonlight too, is so beautiful♫

♫Who'd dare to desire to possess it?♫

♫You are so beautiful♫

♫Even with the light from a million stars♫

♫Only you can light up♫

♫My heart♫

What are you laughing at?

Zan.

I like you so much.

I like you so, so much.

♫Cause you're so beautiful♫

♫And the moonlight too, is so beautiful♫

Me too.

♫And you're incomparable♫

♫You are so beautiful♫

♫Even with the light from a million stars♫

♫Only you can light up♫

♫My heart♫

Let me do it.

A girl’s strength is limited.

No, Uncle Li.

That granny said

I must plant it myself in order

for the wish to come true.

The wish I made

is very important to me.

Uncle Li,

do you believe what that old lady said?

Will my wish really come true?

Well, when it comes to all matters in this world,

as long as you believe in it, it's true.

It therefore exists

and will come true.

Zan said the same thing too.

I can't believe you slept in.

You got up so late.

Don't you feel ashamed?

He didn't sleep well last night.

So it doesn't count as sleeping in.

Why did you dig it open again?

-I made a mistake. -Dad.

I'm feeling a bit hungry.

Do you have anything to eat?

There are glutinous rice balls from Aunt Liu on the table.

Aunt Liu?

Aunt Liu... seems quite nice.

She is really nice.

Dad.

I mean...

It's time you find yourself a partner.

What for find a companion when I have already lived half of my life?

I dreamed of your mother last night.

She got mad at me

and was crying over a small matter.

You're making things up again.

I'm not.

I know your mum's temperament very well.

She's narrow-minded and petty.

If I forget her

and find a new partner,

she will not spare me.

If I were her,

I would be angry too.

So much?

I shouldn't have accepted it if I had known earlier.

You should.

This is our custom.

When we bring our girlfriend back home to meet our parents,

they will give 1,000 yuan minimally.

If they like the girl, they will give 2,000 yuan.

It seems that my dad

really, really likes you.

Of course.

I'm so cute.

Why haven't I ever seen you this thick-skinned before?

I wonder if you are this thick-skinned

in front of your family.

When I left,

I didn’t tell Song Yang where I went.

She sent me many messages.

But I haven't figured out how to reply her.

Why don't you...

come hide at my place for a while?

You can also think about

how to reply to your sister.

How about this?

I'll play a game of imitation with you.

If you do everything right as I do,

I'll agree with your suggestion.

Okay.

Take out your phone.

Yours.

Like this.

Hold it tight.

Like this.

Release one finger.

Two.

Three.

Four.

And the last one.

Zan.

Ran.

I’ve finally found another lonely heart in this vast world.

[11 a.m.]

Ran.

I'll go to work first.

I bought you new slippers.

See if they fit.

Whose idea was it to have this team building?

Why didn't you ask me for my opinion before?

-Good morning. -Good morning.

They said they have asked you previously.

You said you didn't care

and told them not to bother you.

How would I have known

that they would suggest some

real-life battlefield game?

What's the fun in

grown adults pretending to fight

with toy guns?

They said...

they found it quite interesting.

You...

Zhang Jian.

I want to talk to Mr. Luo.

I...

Well...

I'll...

I'll leave first.

Mr. Luo,

I want to participate in

the real-life battlefield game.

I want to...

give it a try.

I've been in pretty good shape lately.

The doctor told me that

I can try to not wear the hearing aid.

Besides,

I want to continue to be a volunteer.

If I can't even stand the game,

I might not be able to do

what I want to do.

Li Zan will join us...

for this team building.

Me?

Of course I'll join.

You are so fierce.

Looks like I'm the only one who would dare

to team up with you at this team building.

[General Outpatient Building]

Not bad.

Your condition has significantly improved.

You've adjusted to the reduced dosage.

We can reduce it further.

But you still need to be careful.

Don't stress yourself out

over life's troubles.

Be careful to not let your condition relapse.

Okay.

I'll be careful.

Dr. Liang,

I have a question.

Can someone completely recover from

post-traumatic stress disorder?

How long will it take?

Post-traumatic stress disorder is more complicated.

If your friend is suffering from it,

you must show him enough patience and understanding.

The pain he's enduring

may be beyond your imagination.

I'm Song Ran.

Song Ran?

It's been a long time since we spoke.

Shen Bei?

What are you calling me for?

No.

I mean,

I called you several times but you didn't answer.

I thought you didn’t want to get in touch with me anymore.

Of course not.

I've just been busier these days,

so I didn't contact you.

I heard about your resignation

when I was sending materials to the station today.

You liked being a reporter so much.

I would love to know why.

Are you bored now that

you don't have a rival like me?

It's not boredom,

it's loneliness.

But that's not why I quit.

I just want a change of environment

and live a more carefree life.

I don't think that sounds like a bad idea.

As long as you are happy.

So that...

So that I don't fall into depression again,

right?

What about you?

Have you been well?

What are you busy with?

Have you met Sasin and the rest?

I've met them.

They...

Although they didn't say anything,

I know they all miss you.

Song Ran.

Have you ever thought of

coming back to Eastern Country?

Yes.

But now's not a good time.

Let's give it some time.

I might not be able to do it right now.

The pain he's enduring

may be beyond your imagination.

Give him some more time.

That's great.

I was just testing you.

I don't want you here this early.

Come back only when I'm more famous than you here.

Have you forgotten?

I only accept victory.

Come on.

Alright.

I'll go get busy.

Keep in touch.

Take care, Shen Bei.

Bye.

Bye

♫In this desert♫

♫Let every wish fly with strength♫

♫Fly♫

♫In your eyes♫

♫Let every light and warmth fly♫

♫Fly to every corner of the world♫

♫Let love take root freely♫

♫Sprout and grow♫

♫Can I make a wish?♫

♫That there's no sadness under every ray of sunshine♫

♫Can I make a wish?♫

♫For every story in spring to bloom♫

♫Blossom and travel far♫

Zan.

I submitted a pitch for a documentary to Dicheng's

broadcasting station.

I really appreciate the style

of their documentaries.

That sounds great.

But...

I think there were also many others who submitted a pitch.

I might not be chosen.

It's okay.

I don't really want to go to Dicheng either.

How could that be?

Don't worry.

They will definitely choose you.

Why are you so sure?

This time, the drafts will be reviewed back-to-back.

They don't care about our past results.

Didn't you achieve your past successes

based on your own merit?

Trust me.

How could I not know

my own girlfriend?

When will you be done with your training?

How about this?

Let me carry you.

Carrying extra weight helps me train more efficiently.

Will I not be too heavy?

You think I don’t know

how much you weigh?

Come.

Okay.

Hurry up.

Be careful.

I am seated.

-Are you ready? -Come on.

Here we go.

Come on!

Don't move.

Be careful.

Get off first.

No, I won't.

I'll sit tight then.

I won't move anymore.

I'll be good.

Are you sure?

Here we go.

I'm in no hurry for you to finish now.

I think you can do another 200.

Alright.

Okay.

As for these 200,

I don't want to do push-ups anymore.

What do you want to do instead?

I want to do overhead presses.

How are you going to do it?

♫Don't know where this road♫

♫Takes me to♫

♫Don't know where to restart♫

♫Feeling fool♫

♫I'm staring out the night♫

♫Bury deep my pain♫

♫To the place feeling good♫

♫Don't cost a thing♫

♫This is not what I want♫

♫I'm not running from♫

♫Where your love♫

♫Always been enough for me♫

♫Goodbye, my friend♫

♫Should have known you'd♫

Ran.

♫Bring me this way♫

My company is having a team building event today.

♫Saying goodbye to the place where I call home♫

I might be back late.

Be sure to eat timely.

Why are all of your clothes

different from mine?

Because you're a medic today.

Use these

to treat our soldiers.

Why?

Why?

Because I'm in charge of you.

Here.

[The Chronicles of Eastern Country]

Song Ran.

Mr. Luo.

Please have a seat.

Okay.

I ordered coffee for you.

It's the one you used to drink.

How thoughtful.

You still remember how I like my coffee?

I am no longer working now,

so my brain has some capacity to spare.

I was a bit surprised

by your resignation.

But when I think of our "Fleeting Century",

it seems like

it wasn't too bad an idea.

By saying this,

does it make me

seem very realistic?

To be precise,

you're being practical,

and it sounds better too.

Mr. Luo,

I'm really sorry.

Due to my personal reasons,

this book got delayed again and again.

You never give up,

not even once complaining.

Thank you so much.

Song Ran.

Judging by your tone, are you trying to...

terminate our collaboration?

How dare I?

No.

Mr. Luo,

don't worry.

That's good.

Actually, I have a new idea

I'd like your advice on.

Go ahead.

I've given much thought

to your suggestion of

going back to Eastern Country.

But it's not quite possible yet.

So,

I want to write this book in a different way

I want to use a love story as a hook,

so as to link up everything that I saw and heard in Eastern Country.

Sort of like a travel journal.

What do you think?

Love.

War.

There's a stark contrast between

cruelty and romance,

and it creates a huge impact.

I think it's possible.

And there's one more thing

that is very important.

What?

Your current self

must be very at ease with

writing novels of such style,

where inspiration flows effortlessly, right?

Is it that obvious?

No.

Apart from seeing the word "love"

written all over your face the moment I walked in,

there were no other obvious signs.

Mr. Luo...

I'm just curious.

Who was able to

transform the gentle yet resilient Reporter Song

into the person she is today?

I really want to meet him.

Are you trying to hide him?

If you were a woman,

I might just do that.

Maybe he's tired from the team building event today.

[10 hours ago]

Whoa, there's one over there.

Who are you looking for?

This way, quick.

Coming!

Take some cover.

Over there.

Be careful.

Zan!

Zan!

Get down!

Zan!

Be careful!

Zan!

Zan!

Get down!

Zan!

Get down!

Zan!

Get down!

Get down!

Zan!

Zan!

Zan!

Zan!

-Zan! -Zan!

Zan!

♫Stepping on my heart alone♫

I was the one who caused Jiang Lin to die.

♫You're triggering a bomb unknown♫

Jiang Lin was trying to save me.

♫The sun of life reflects♫

I'm indeed the one who got Jiang Lin killed.

♫Just stay where you are, don't go♫

It was my fault.

♫Explode into the pieces♫

♫We flow from our souls♫

♫Explode into the pieces♫

♫We flow, we're falling slow♫

♫We flow, we're falling slow♫

Ran.

Zan.

What's wrong?

I...

I had a nightmare.

Did I wake you up?

No.

I couldn't sleep,

so I came out to see you.

Are you trying make me sleepy?

What was your dream about?

It's still the same things.

Explosion.

People dying.

I often have nightmares like that too.

Then...

what do you do when you have nightmares?

Lie down quietly

and look at the ceiling.

Slowly,

the sun will rise.

But it's different now.

At least now

I have you by my side

to wait for the sunrise.

Ran,

I'll heat up some milk for you.

Perhaps you will feel better

after drinking it.

I want to eat the bunny-shaped custard buns too.

Okay.

Wait for me.

I'll prepare it for you.

No.

I'll go with you.

It's hot.

This cup of milk will probably cost

600 east dollars in Eastern Country, right?

Shen Bei called me a few days ago.

That's it?

Is there anything else you want to ask?

I don't know...

if I should ask.

My girlfriend

is easily jealous.

I dare not ask carelessly.

Come on.

Shen Bei said

she is very busy in Eastern Country,

and that Sasin and the others

miss us very much.

Ran.

Do you want to go back to Eastern Country?

Yes.

But I dare not.

♫She is a white island♫

What about you?

♫The colorful wind rushes past♫

♫Lonely waves, starlit glow♫

♫Quietly leaning together♫

I do.

♫Autumn reflects in the water♫

But I can't.

♫He is a blue sailboat♫

One dares not,

one can't.

♫Sailing alone♫

♫Through the boundless night♫

Look how well we match.

♫His sails dancing in the wind♫

No wonder Yue Lao wanted to bind us together.

♫Silently by her side♫

♫Heading toward her shore♫

Then I hope Yue Lao's thread

can bind us even more tightly,

♫The sky turns a deeper blue♫

and more firmly.

♫The brilliant night♫

So firmly that even though I know

♫Has never shone so bright♫

Jiang Lin's death is my fault,

♫A white island♫

it will never snap.

♫Blooms in the vast sea♫

♫I wish I could pick it♫

♫And give it to you♫

Why are you here?

I am preparing to go to the office.

Didn't I ask you to wait for me in the changing room yesterday?

Why did you leave?

You didn't answer my calls

nor reply to my messages.

You...

Mr. Luo.

I was...

too tired yesterday.

I fell asleep as soon as I came back.

I didn't mean it.

So why are you still going to the office today?

Why don't you visit Dr. Liang?

First you said you couldn't contact me,

then you blame me for appearing in front of you.

You are really quite difficult

to figure out as a boss.

The more at ease you are,

the more I think something's wrong.

I just don't want you

to be more anxious than I am.

I've asked Dr. Liang.

She said I was too impatient.

I shouldn't have attended the team building event yesterday.

Next time,

I will definitely take your advice.

Li Zan.

If you have something on your mind,

you should tell your family,

or your significant other,

or...

your friends.

In any case,

don't keep it to yourself

and bottle it up.

Don't return to work today.

Take a day off to rest at home.

Are you back?