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[The White Olive Tree]

[Episode 4]

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

You're not what you seem.

What's different?

What does he mean?

Buy some apples.

Hey beautiful girl,

do you need some apples?

It's very good.

It's super delicious,

and very good.

How much is the apple?

240 dollars.

Can you make it a bit cheaper?

No, no.

Sorry, I can't.

It's sold for 800 at Gamma.

Okay.

I'll pick a few.

I'll be back in a moment.

Reporter Song, you must be rich.

It's you,

Benjamin.

Reporter Song, you're young and pretty.

That's enough to attract a lot of attention.

Now, you're even showing off your wealth.

Where do you even live

in a place as dangerous as Uglai City?

Let me send you home.

It's safer.

Thank you for your kindness.

But...

I live right here.

You've already done the favor.

Thank you.

I'll be honest.

Don't waste your time on me.

I prefer a man who can farm

to a man who can shoot guns.

Well,

then consider this as

my payment for sending you to your hotel.

What a thief.

What are you talking about,

you brat?

I said mercenaries are all thieves.

Risking your life to make money wasn't enough,

and now you're stealing too.

How shameless.

Give it back to Reporter Song.

Why are you always targeting the mercenaries?

Aren't we mercenaries hired by your country?

If your country is powerful enough,

you wouldn't have to invite us.

There's nothing to be proud of.

Aren't we selling our lives to protect your people,

your country,

and also yourself?

I don't know what's there to be ashamed of.

As for this apple...

As for this apple,

I am interested to hear how you will explain yourself.

It just fell on the ground,

and I happened to pick it up.

I was even wondering if...

I should send it personally to your room.

It appears to me that

this apple didn't fell to the ground,

but instead landed in your hands.

Otherwise, how come

there aren't any scratches?

Sasin.

Reporter Song is not only pretty,

but also very smart.

It's just a pity.

Why does she seem so close to that guy?

What's the matter, Ben?

Why are you still standing there after being rejected?

Come on.

Let's go have a drink.

I won't go.

I still have things to do.

Don't be angry anymore.

You don't have to take Benjamin seriously.

I'm just mad at myself.

I'm mad at myself for being useless.

I'm mad that my country is not strong enough.

I'm mad at that guy...

for actually making some sense.

I'm fine.

Reporter Song.

You should go back first.

Okay.

That chap is being sneaky.

He must be up to no good.

Keep it for yourself.

No need.

I bought it specially for you.

They're all your favorites.

Have them.

Where did he get that

bag of fruits

to please that lady?

And yet, he acts all upright every day?

You don't have to speak like me.

Just be yourself.

I'm a reporter,

so I play a more secondary role.

You're the protagonist.

Hold on.

What's wrong?

Should I look at the camera

or should I look at you?

Either works.

I think I'll look at you.

Don't be nervous.

Just talk to me like you normally would.

He saw me embarrass myself,

but was smiling instead.

[Sent]

As a volunteer,

my main task

is to train Eastern Country's soldiers on

demining and bomb disposal techniques.

So, my main area of activity is in the backend operations.

But...

She's with Li Zan every day?

The situation here is complicated.

No.

I can't let her get the advantage.

Coming.

Rina?

Come in.

Song.

These are fruits my son gave me.

It's delicious.

Try it.

Reporter Song.

You should go back first.

Okay.

My son sent me this photo today.

Look.

He won an award at school.

Your son

is Sasin?

Do we have to be so careful

every time we meet?

I'm here to see my mother,

and not some secret lover.

If people find out

you have a mother like me,

it will affect you.

Besides,

your dad doesn't want us to meet.

If he finds out,

he will be very angry.

I don't care.

But I do.

If you want to continue your studies when you return,

you'll have to rely on your father financially.

This is...

the award from last time?

Today is Mother's Day.

It's my gift to you.

Song,

can you not tell anyone

about my relationship with Sasin?

Okay.

May I ask why?

When I was young,

I was with Sasin's father,

but he married someone else later.

My family is very poor.

It's normal

where I'm from.

But...

Sasin’s father won't let us see each other.

He's afraid that I'll affect him.

No.

His father did the right thing.

In Eastern Country,

I will embarrass Sasin.

If

the others find out

that his mom is a waitress,

people will look down on him.

Sasin is very nice to me.

He comes to see me every now and then.

I miss very much him too.

Song,

can you

not tell others about this?

This is a private matter between you and Sasin.

I will keep it a secret for you.

However,

I don't think it's shameful

for Sasin to have a mother like you.

I feel that those who think so

should change their old-fashioned views.

Thank you,

Song.

What you said is just like what Sasin said.

It's hard...

to expect change.

Our country

is different from yours.

W-We're very backward.

Come in.

This is...

Song Ran sent it back from Eastern Country.

I think the next topic

should be Song Ran's.

I've watched these videos several times.

I have to admit that

she did better than me.

Also,

Director,

I want to

apply to go to Eastern Country.

Song.

My mom said

you promised to keep the secret for us yesterday.

She asked me to take you

to Uglai City's monthly market

to thank you.

This market mainly sells

life's necessities.

You can barter too.

It's filled with Eastern Country's charms.

What do you want to look at first?

Or if you have any requests,

you can tell me.

I don't want to visit this market

as a tourist.

I want to know

their most authentic lives.

Can I?

Sure.

But you have to listen to me.

Put the camera away.

They won't open their hearts

to someone who only wants

to take photos.

When I put my camera away,

I realized

that I was

just a bystander before.

Perhaps, like Sasin said...

Like all foreign reporters,

I'm more like a recorder.

I was trying to record their desperate circumstances,

observe their hardships,

and even pity

or sympathize with them.

But I've never truly

walked into their lives.

So, I could never

empathize

with their despair.

When our Eastern Country trip is over,

we can still go home

and live happily.

That's all.

But today,

after I had temporarily forgotten

my job and identity,

I seemed to be able to

empathize with them more.

[Eastern Country's language]

What does she mean?

There is a saying in Eastern Country

that when people reach a certain age,

they can communicate with spirits.

We call them old immortals.

If these old immortals meet

their fated ones,

they will give or sell

something

to them.

This old woman

wants to sell something to you.

[Eastern Country's language]

She said these are

seeds of white olive trees.

Olive trees

have always been regarded as the symbol of peace.

But in Eastern Country...

Have you noticed?

Many places in Eastern Country

experience heavy sand and dust,

so the olive trees here

all seem to be covered with dust.

They look dirty.

Apart from protecting peace,

olive trees have another meaning.

It has a tenacious vitality.

No matter how hard the environment is...

it can grow tenaciously.

I know what you want.

It will help you.

If you can plant it,

the white olive will make

your wishes come true.

How much is this?

[Eastern Country's language]

348 east dollars.

This price is too expensive.

However, the things given by these old immortals

are non-negotiable.

What costs 348 dollars?

For such a small bag?

Olive tree seeds.

It's the seeds of the white olive tree.

The old woman said

it can bring me good luck.

Reporter Song, you're so smart.

Why do you trust this guy?

Maybe...

he colluded with others

to cheat you.

Do you think everyone is like you

and only care about money?

Then tell me.

Where have you seen a white olive tree before?

Come, show us.

Have you seen it?

Have you heard of it?

No.

Even if you haven't seen

or heard of it,

it doesn't mean it can't exist.

Many things exist if you believe it.

She sold this to Reporter Song.

Let Reporter Song decide.

♫In this desert♫

Thank you

[East Country language]

♫Let every wish fly with strength♫

♫Fly♫

♫Fly to every corner of the world♫

Your wish will come true.

♫Let love take root freely♫

♫Sprout and grow♫

Reporter Song.

♫Can I make a wish?♫

Are you thirsty?

♫For every story in spring to bloom♫

Thank you.

♫Blossom and travel far♫

Will my wish...

come true?

Song,

many things these old immortals said

have come true.

Someone who only knows about drinking,

flirting with girls,

and fighting for money

won't understand even if you explain.

Brat.

At least I'm responsible for my actions.

I'm better than people like you

who don't admit what you secretly do.

What nonsense are you talking about?

Fine.

Then I'll tell everyone

what nonsense I'm talking about.

Who's the petite waitress

you met secretly at Roya Hotel?

What did you do after hiding inside

the storage closet?

Reporter Song.

Tell me.

Am I talking nonsense?

Or did he do something shady?

Benjamin.

Don't talk nonsense.

It's not what you think.

It's not what I think?

I saw it with my own eyes.

Reporter Song.

Don't be fooled

by his innocent appearance.

Shut up!

If you talk about my mom again,

I will...

I...

Mom?

You're lying.

Why do you have to sneakily meet your mom?

It's true.

Stop talking about it.

He has his reasons

for not wanting to talk about it.

Ridiculous.

Any reason is absurd.

You don't even dare to see your mom openly.

You don't deserve to have a mom.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Why is that guy so flustered?

Reporter Song.

Can I borrow your camera?

It's a bomb.

Looks like they want to drive the car over

and detonate it in a crowded place.

Shit.

I'm off today.

I forgot my gun.

Ben.

What about you?

Do I look like I have a gun to you?

You are

a failure.

I saw a garrison pavilion

at the east of the market.

I'll ask for help.

You are a civilian.

The garrison won't listen to you.

Ben,

go with him.

Leave this part to me.

I'll help you.

Are you kidding me?

You're not a soldier.

Take care of Reporter Song.

Don't cause me any trouble.

You can't do it alone.

Him?

I can handle two more.

You can handle the man,

but what about the bomb?

Fine.

I'll handle the man.

The bomb is yours.

Remember.

Be careful.

Don't act tough.

Reporter Song.

Hide somewhere safe.

Be careful.

What's wrong?

This building has been abandoned for a long time.

The rooftop window should be sealed shut.

Oh no.

Wait here for me.

He has a gun.

Run!

Are you crazy?

Using a stone to hit a sniper?

Are you trying to get killed?

Your arm.

Stay here and don't move.

If you move again,

I'll kill you myself.

This way!

Come on. Here!

Retreat!

Quickly, this way!

We can't let them hit the bomb.

How long can you resist?

It's a double detonation system.

There's no time.

Zan!

What are you doing?

How are things?

This bomb is a double detonation system.

It's a bit complicated.

But I can solve it.

I just need some time.

You disperse the crowd first.

They need to be at least 50 meters away.

You...

Don't you trust me?

Don't waste time.

Go disperse the crowd.

Is that Zan in the car?

What is he doing?

Zan!

Zan!

Zan!

Zan.

Come on. This way.

Get him inside!

Get away.

Has anyone seen Instructor Li?

No, you can't go in.

Who?

Instructor Li,

Li Zan.

The one who just defused the bomb.

He's in the hospital.

Zan.

Zan.

♫We're at the farewell station again♫

Hide somewhere safe.

♫I wait with you but don't want the train to come♫

♫I can't find you♫

♫You don't belong to me anymore♫

♫We look at each other from afar♫

♫Far away from each other♫

Reporter Song.

What's wrong?

Don't cry.

♫Now, on other ends of the earth♫

I...

It's just a scratch.

It's okay.

♫How many places do you want to go?♫

It just looks scary.

Actually, I'm completely fine.

Don't be afraid.

♫When the flight and distance♫

♫Are no longer problems♫

♫Unfortunately♫

♫We lost contact long ago♫

♫When love is buried deep♫

♫The castle piled up on the beach♫

♫Time washes it away♫

Why are you crying?

It must be because Reporter Song

got scared by the blood on me.

♫Let me guess♫

♫Have you ever walked into♫

You know,

girls have never seen this kind of scene.

♫The castle you built for me♫

It's understandable

that she's emotional.

♫And disappeared at dawn♫

I'll take Reporter Song

to get some fresh air.

Okay.

♫Let me guess, have you ever walked into♫

Can I?

♫The castle you built for me♫

♫And disappeared at dawn♫

Wipe it.

Thank you.

I used the corpse of a rioter

to push down the detonation system.

So...

I'm fine.

The Li Zan I know

is always confident and calm.

The expression on his face

right now

is one I've never seen before.

I'm fine.

It's a kind of dejection

that subtly stabs at my heart.

I'm fine too.

I mean just now.

Just now...

I was fine.

Have you experienced

something like this before?

I've only seen this on TV before.

This was my first time experiencing it in person.

I'm still shocked.

I experienced it last time I came here.

But no matter how many times

you experience something like this,

you can never get used to it.

Song,

Instructor Li.

Sasin.

I heard a bomb was found in Roya Hotel.

My mom is still there.

What's happening?

Why's everyone running out?

There's a bomb inside. Don't mill around.

It's dangerous!

Excuse me.

Have you seen Rina?

Rina is in charge of

the VIP floors,

but I didn't see her come out.

I'll go ask Ben

if he needs help.

I'll help Sasin find Rina.