Original subtitles

♪Like a flock of birds pressing ever forward♪

♪Stranded on an island shrouded in heavy mist♪

♪We may seem small beneath the vast world♪

♪But not once have we felt despair♪

♪We've crossed waves a thousand layers deep♪

♪Stepped on reefs hidden in the dark♪

♪Facing sharper winds head-on♪

♪Our wounds now stitched into battle robes♪

♪The long night is branded by starlight♪

♪We embrace this deep blue together♪

♪At the edge of the vast unknown, I remain unchanged♪

♪Holding fast with lonely courage, roaring without fear♪

♪Determined to be both my friend and my rival♪

♪No one dares to blindly urge me to turn back♪

♪I choose what I believe is worth it♪

=Rose and Gun=

=Episode 1=

(Somewhere in the Southern Waters of China)

(Navy Amphibious Landing Drill)

Chief of Staff,

the squad has reached the designated sea area.

Commander, all units are in position.

Order all brigades

to launch Plan Two immediately.

Yes, Sir.

All brigades,

launch Plan Two immediately.

Chief,

Blue Blade Special Ops Team is ready.

Please advise.

Fall in.

Yes, Sir.

Soldiers.

At ease.

Start with a fire strike.

It's expected to neutralize

80 percent of enemy forces.

Your mission

is to quickly land

between each fire strike,

destroy the enemy's radio communication station,

and create favorable conditions for the main force to land.

Complete the mission as quickly as possible.

- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.

- Fire. - Fire.

- One, two, three, four. - One, two, three, four.

Squad A, this is the operations room.

You've entered the enemy's territory.

A1 copy.

All teams, begin reconnaissance.

Stay alert. Don't get exposed.

A1, an enemy spotter spotted on the route.

Neutralize it.

A1,

the enemy patrol is approaching

your route.

The distance is 170 meters.

A1 evaded the enemy spotter at 4 o'clock.

Monitor and report immediately if there's anything.

A1, two spotters spotted at 2 o'clock.

The distance is 140 meters, elevation 50 degrees.

A1, our squad is compromised.

Contingency plan. Come towards me.

(Military Installation)

Captain, mission complete.

Artillery cover.

After neutralizing the remaining targets,

launch a full-scale attack upon landing.

Aim at the target.

Launch!

(Chinese People's Liberation Army)

Report.

Come in.

Chief,

the brigade has successfully completed the landing drill.

The special ops brigade is ready to return.

Please advise.

This drill is a success overall.

Your brigade performed especially well.

Thank you, Chief.

Report.

Come in.

Chief,

we've received an emergency distress call.

There's a fishing vessel caught fire near Dayan Reef.

There are no coast guard ships nearby.

We received orders from above

to deploy the drill forces for the rescue.

Which vessel is closest to the incident area?

It's the special ops brigade's dock landing ship.

About three nautical miles away.

Wang Lang.

Yes, Sir.

Send a rescue team immediately.

Yes, Sir.

Quick.

- Jump. - Come on.

This way.

Hurry.

Quick.

Don't look back.

Come back.

Wait.

Where's Mr. Han?

I didn't see him.

Is he still inside?

Where are you going?

The ship is on fire. We can't just leave him.

Help!

Anybody there?

Anybody there?

Help!

Report. Blue Blade is heading to the incident area for rescue.

Wenzhou Medical Rescue Team has also departed.

Help!

Anybody there?

Mr. Han.

Are you in there, Mr. Han?

I'm here.

You should go.

I can't. The door's broken.

One, two, three.

There are iron plates inside the door. It's hot.

Tools.

Get something to pry it open.

Hurry.

Hang in there.

Tang Xin,

go.

Don't worry about me.

Take this. Quick.

(Chinese Navy)

Mr. Han, don't worry.

I won't leave you here alone.

I'll go get the tools.

Wait for me.

Diving equipment.

We're here.

Help!

Don't panic. Grab my hand.

Give me your hand.

Help me!

Get up.

Calm down.

Let's go.

Be careful.

Captain Zong.

- Are you okay, Mr. Han? - Sit.

Sit! It's dangerous.

Hold on. It's dangerous.

Where's Xin?

Did she go looking for you?

Wasn't she with you?

She was, but...

She didn't come to find me.

(Chinese Navy)

(Chinese People's Liberation Army)

Attention.

Brigadier,

Blue Blade Special Ops Team has completed

the marine rescue mission.

All civilians in danger have been rescued.

Please advise.

Good job, everyone.

Return your unit.

Brigadier.

Captain Wu Si

requests disciplinary action.

Yi Nanwang fired

before reaching the launch position,

which exposed the team.

How do you explain?

Brigadier,

Yi Nanwang was just transferred,

and it's his first time joining a drill.

That's why he isn't familiar

with the team cooperation yet.

It's not his fault.

I didn't train him well.

Blue Blade

is doing tri-domain operations.

Do you think Yi Nanwang

can carry out a mission like that on his own?

Aside from marksmanship,

frogmen operations,

high-altitude parachuting,

or covert infiltration,

what can he actually handle?

This was his first drill, and he made a mistake like that.

It shows he can't handle pressure.

Let's deal with this on the facts.

Do you think

he's qualified for Blue Blade?

Brigadier,

Yi Nanwang has been on the reserve team

for a while.

It's true his training has weak points,

and he didn't do well in the drill,

but he does have the ability and potential.

I want to keep him and train him well.

I'll surely bring him up to par.

You want to keep him?

Do you have any idea how much the country

invests in resources and effort

to build

a special ops team like Blue Blade?

Brigadier...

Enough.

Whether he stays or not,

the organization will make the decision.

Listen up,

if he doesn't pass the assessment,

no one can plead for him.

(Minghua: Be A Journalist Who Cares)

You're back.

Hai.

How may I help you, Mr. Tian?

Where's Tang Xin?

Um...

Xin had a minor injury.

She's in the hospital now.

Is it serious?

Mr. Tian,

you didn't see the scene.

It was terrifying.

Luckily, Xin

had great luck.

That was close.

Xin.

You're awake?

You're awake.

Where...

Why am I in a hospital?

Oh, girl.

You're the one to talk.

Why did you try to play hero?

Why did you take the boat and go out to sea?

It was dangerous.

Come.

Do you know?

If the navy squad hadn't arrived in time,

you would be dead.

You know?

Are you okay?

Mom, where's the soldier who saved me?

Where is he?

He's returned to the army.

You think he'd stay here to look after you?

When did he leave?

No, I have to find him.

What are you doing?

Put your shoes on.

You stood up too fast.

Low blood sugar.

You barely ate anything.

Well done, Tang Xin.

Of course.

Xin is the best.

She's brave.

Re-edit

this video.

Zoom in on the part where Tang Xin

saves the person.

Got it.

(Protect Our Motherland) We have this short meeting

mainly to talk about

Yi Nanwang's performance in this drill.

First, I'll reflect on myself.

Yi Nanwang wasn't doing well in the drill.

As the captain,

I take the responsibility.

Captain,

why are you blaming yourself

for his poor performance?

Captain's worried about him passing the assessment.

It can't be.

Back in our time,

one failed drill didn't decide on that.

It isn't just about this drill.

Captain,

I didn't perform well, and that's true.

I haven't done well in regular training either.

This time,

it was my mistake

that exposed everyone.

I'm sorry.

Knowing your shortcomings is also progress.

Train harder when you get back.

Don't overthink it.

I'm only a backup member temporarily transferred here.

If I don't pass,

I'll just go back to my old unit and keep training.

One day,

I'll return to Blue Blade.

Why keep thinking about going back?

If you're training, do it here.

Blue Blade never fails to train a soldier.

Exactly.

Cheng Yuan,

does anyone in Blue Blade ever fail an assessment?

Never.

Hear that? If you're doing this, pull it off in one go.

Don't give yourself a way out.

Yes, Sir.

Louder.

Yes, Sir!

Go back and train harder.

- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.

Excuse me.

May I ask

which ward is the injured female reporter from Dayan Reef

staying in?

I'm from the Marines. I'm checking on her on behalf of the unit.

Miss,

I paid for the bill.

Captain.

Wang Lang.

Good.

So good to see you.

It's been a long while.

It really has.

My bad. I should've visited you.

Why are you running?

Wait.

Come back.

Oh, my.

- Go back. - Dad.

- Go back. - Dad.

Dad!

I have something urgent.

Don't stop me.

What's so urgent? I don't care what it is.

You don't...

Hello, Mrs. Tang.

Dad.

Xin,

don't you recognize me?

Hello, Mr. Wang.

Get inside.

- I heard about Xin's heroic story. - I...

Well done.

Mr. Wang,

I didn't publish the fake news.

I was just about to go deal with it.

I tried to help but failed.

The one who really saved people was the Marines...

What heroic story?

Mr. Wang,

aren't you from the Marine Corps?

You must know who saved me,

right?

The military has rules.

I don't have the right to disclose the information.

What is all that?

I'll arrange an interview.

Is that okay?

You can apply,

but it needs to be approved.

Also, it depends on the soldier's personal will.

If he doesn't agree,

I can't force it.

Wait. What did she do?

You've been talking, and I can't even get a word in.

This.

It's too close.

- What's that? Hurry. - I can't read it.

(Minghua News Female Editor Played Heroine In Real Life)

You saved someone?

I failed. I told you I failed.

It was the Marine Corps who did it.

That's fine.

As expected of my daughter.

Now isn't the time to brag.

Let me see.

No, Dad.

Dad,

can you let go first?

It'll be too late if I don't take the new down.

Let go. You're hurting me.

Bye, Mr. Wang.

I should get going.

Be careful.

Bye, Mrs. Tang.

Slow down.

Captain,

is Xin all right?

My wife is taking care of her. She's fine.

Besides,

it's late now.

There won't be anyone at the office.

She's going for nothing.

Was it your soldier she was talking about?

Is he all right?

Did he get hurt?

Don't worry.

He's a tough soldier.

Xin's not bad either. She's brave.

She's kind-hearted

but reckless.

She's still young.

She'll grow mature once she gets married.

Exactly.

This girl really needs to settle down.

She's all over the place all day.

She needs someone to keep her in check.

You have many good soldiers.

Any suitable one?

Captain,

I remember Xin said

she'd never marry a soldier.

She didn't really mean it.

I know my daughter well.

With her personality,

a soldier is exactly what she needs.

You can try to set her up with one.

Captain, well...

Actually, there's someone.

Who?

You should get

a tetanus shot.

I already did. I'm fine.

What's wrong with that female journalist?

We're the ones who saved that man,

but she's making herself

look like a heroine in the news.

She was trying to help.

I'm annoyed because you got hurt.

Hey, shouldn't you control your facial expression?

Look at that. Look at those forehead wrinkles.

You look just like Brigadier Wang.

Zong Qing.

Yes, Sir.

Sir.

Repeat what you just said.

The brave heroine.

Who's got forehead wrinkles?

You're teasing me, huh?

You don't know

where those wrinkles come from?

Report.

They were caused by us.

Glad that you knew.

Brigadier,

have you checked on that journalist?

How's she?

She's fine. Already discharged.

Wu Si, what do you usually wear when you go out?

Brigadier,

I only have a few sets of clothes.

Not sure which you're referring to.

Something that looks sharp.

Brigadier,

all his clothes look the same.

But different material.

Brigadier,

are we going on a business trip?

Something serious.

You're coming with me tomorrow at 6 PM.

To request leave.

Yes, Sir.

A blind date?

Why are you making such a fuss?

It's such an old-fashioned game.

How did you even come up with it?

Old-fashioned?

Your mom and I met on a blind date.

Exactly. How can you call it a game?

Don't be facetious.

Dad, Mom,

if you're tired of me eating your food at home,

just say it directly.

No need to kick me out in such a roundabout way.

I just had a narrow escape.

Cut it out.

I know too well

how strong you are.

Are you going or not?

Just give me a clear answer.

Of course not.

Two strangers

meeting for the first time

with the goal of dating and marriage,

and two matchmakers tagging along.

What could be sillier than that?

If you don't want to do something that silly, fine.

Bring a guy home

and show us.

I'm not even in a rush.

Why are you two so anxious?

Why do you think?

You're a journalist,

always flying everywhere.

We're worried about you.

How can we not find someone to look after you?

Right.

And how old are you now?

Well...

I'm not old, okay?

Besides, love is about

finding the right person.

You can't force two people to be together.

By the time you find the right one,

we'll be in a nursing home.

Don't jinx yourself like that.

Stop being alone,

and just go on a blind date.

Follow orders.

Fine.

Well, then.

Since you two raised me this far,

tell me, how are we doing with this blind date? With whom?

What does he do? Is he in the military?

No need to fish something out of me.

He's more

than worthy of you.

If you really want me to date a soldier,

why don't you ask Mr. Wang Lang

to bring over the man who saved me at the Dayan Reef?

Who knows...

You think this is grocery shopping?

Picking and choosing?

Be serious.

Hold steady.

If it drops,

hold it for two more hours.

Steady.

How's it?

He's practicing.

Mind the distance of the sight alignment.

What's with that look? Got scolded?

I want to sign up for a combat competition for Yi Nanwang,

but all the spots are full.

Full? Give him mine.

Don't you want your score?

Then what?

What about the training camp?

I don't think he can make it to the training day.

Yangyang, wait for me.

Why are you walking so fast?

I saw you just now.

You were throwing up in the restroom.

What are you talking about?

I didn't throw up. Who said I did?

We've been classmates this long.

You think I don't know you?

We're having

a supraspinatus muscle dissections this afternoon.

Well, I won't say anything more.

You've been throwing up from regional anatomy

to complete anatomy,

then back to regional.

We're about to graduate,

and you still haven't made it through.

Honestly, I feel bad for those cadavers.

I want milk tea.

How about coming to the milk tea shop with me?

No. I have a class this afternoon.

Let me show you a video to cheer you up.

Here.

Watch this.

(Minghua News Female Editor Played Heroine In Real Life)

Whoa!

Xin.

Not so loud.

(Minghua News) Why were you out at sea?

You saw the news?

Not just me, the whole city saw it.

What happened?

The news said

you were pulled out of the sea.

Watch what you say.

Anyway, I'm relieved that you're fine.

Why did you go out there?

I got a tip. It's a routine investigation.

But a fire broke out halfway.

Luckily, the Marine Corps came to the rescue.

Came to the rescue?

Are you in love now?

Well, I'm hanging up.

Work on your thesis.

We'll talk at graduation.

Bye.

Our hero got disgraced so soon?

(Heroic Journalist) Mr. Tian, did you approve the news?

I did. What's wrong?

Look.

Views, shares, and those comments. It's on the trending search.

Whether it's trending or not, it's a fake story without authorization.

Take it down.

How's that fake?

You did save the man, right?

You did run into the flame, right?

Yes, but

I was also saved by someone else.

It's not like you didn't try to save.

Our report is true.

How the public interprets it is their own business.

The Planning Department has the copy ready.

We'll start the big push soon. Get ready to be a celebrity, Miss Tang.

You can't be serious, Mr. Tian. You picked the wrong person.

You should be promoting the Marines.

They're the ones who saved the man.

I can't take that honor.

Tang Xin,

you've been in this industry this long.

How are you still so clueless?

Military topics are sensitive.

Who can guarantee the timeliness?

Fine.

I will.

Leave it to me.

Mr. Han,

take this.

Don't worry, Mr. Han.

I won't leave you here alone.

I'll go get the tools.

Wait for me.

Yuhang.

I just heard

the ship caught fire.

Are you all right?

In one piece.

Have a seat.

I went for a checkup yesterday.

The doctor said I'm okay.

Just choked on some smoke.

That's a relief. I was scared to death.

You should've told me

you were heading out to sea to have fun.

I could've lent you my yacht.

Why did you take a fishing boat?

It wasn't for fun this time.

I had something to do.

You had something to do?

What business could you possibly have at sea?

A friend of mine

heard that someone

had been illegally digging relics from a sunken ship

near Dayan Reef.

She wanted to investigate

but didn't have a boat,

so she asked me for help.

It's just hearsay,

and you went out just like that?

Where did she hear it from?

Someone sent her

a bunch of leads by email.

They also hoped

our local media of Wenzhou

could look into this.

And my friend

is a journalist.

That's her job.

Tang Xin.

I'm reminding you, as Director of Menghua News,

why didn't you submit the topic

and go out to sea and film without approval?

You're not

an on-the-scene reporter anymore.

You're now the Editor of the Media Convergence Center.

If you find a good topic,

you should let me know first.

It wasn't even confirmed yet.

If I didn't find anything,

wouldn't that be lying to you?

Yes, I'll definitely report to you if I do find something.

And then I hope you will support me.

Then support me first.

Don't take the report down yet.

If it goes viral, it'll be a good opportunity.

If you don't take it down,

I'll have to report the truth in my own way.

Fine, fine.

I'll take it down.

Captain.

Brigadier Wang.

It's been a long time.

Yeah, a really long while.

Let me introduce you.

This is Wu Si.

Captain of Blue Blade Special Ops Team in the Marine Corps.

He's the best soldier I've ever trained.

Nice to meet you, I'm Tang Yuanchao.

Nice to meet you, too, Captain Tang.

Have a seat.

Just sit when you're asked to.

Yes, Sir.

Mrs. Tang isn't here?

Well,

she's not coming.

She was worried

I'd get into a fight

with my daughter again,

so she ran off.

Please sit.

Pretty good.

How are you doing?

I'm good.

You've spent half your life on a warship,

and now you've transferred out.

Your wife must be happy.

Happy?

I was always away back then,

and now I'm always home after the transfer,

but she tells me to go out.

Well, you see.

How about you?

Have you brought Lin Lan back yet?

Not yet.

It's fine. Both of you are still young.

Right.

You have time.

Enough about me.

Where's Xin?

She's coming.

She's been very busy these days.

Well, you sit here. I'll make a call.

Sit.

Relax.

Brigadier,

what's going on?

I'm setting you up with someone.

Captain Tang's daughter.

This is too sudden.

What?

I told you earlier

so you'd have time to think about how to dodge it?

But...

No buts.

Sit.

(Tang)

Mr. Tang, why are you rushing me?

I'm almost there.

I didn't forget the blind date. Don't worry.

You're so cooperative.

Something's wrong with you.

I'm just actively responding

to your call, right?

Well, see you later. Don't rush me.

Okay. Don't hang up.

She's in the parking lot. Coming up now.

Listen,

Mr. Wang brought him here.

Here. Hang on.

Say hi to her.

Say hi.

Hi, Mr. Wang.

You're already there?

This place is so hard to find.

I circled around three times and still couldn't get a parking spot.

Say something.

You...

Your destination, Momo Coffee Shop,

is 200 meters ahead.

All right, Mr. Wang, I'll go park first.

I'm hanging up.

You all go ahead and eat. Don't wait for me.

(Tang)

Come on.

Hello,

I'm Wu Si.

See you later.

Good. That's good.

Easy, easy. Sit.

Hello?

Your hand's hurt?

I'm Wang Lang.

It's nothing. Just a small injury.

Is the bone all right?

- It's fine. - Got it.

Good.

Captain, I'm sorry.

I just received a call.

I have to report back early.

Go on.

Leave this person...

No.

Leave Wu Si here

for me.

Okay. I'll head off then.

Go on.

I'll walk him out.

Go ahead.

Go back.

Brigadier, since I'm already here,

I won't back out.

I just want to see you off.

Button this.

Brigadier,

I left it undone on purpose.

Zong Qing taught you this?

I put a lot of good words for you this time.

Show some spirit.

When she arrives,

take the initiative.

Yes, Sir.

I'll report back to you once I return.

Have some water.

Did she spark all the way to Hainan?

Hello, Dad?

Xin,

are you parking or building a car?

What took you so long to come upstairs?

What? I'm already up here.

I'm meeting the guy.

What?

Hold on.

I didn't see you.

You...

Who are you meeting?

Isn't this the guy you set me up with?

You know what?

Dad, you have really good taste.

Maybe it'll really work out.

What do you mean?

The guy is sitting here.

Who do you think is going to work out with you?

I met the wrong person?

Oh, that's funny.

This guy seems nice too.

Xin.

I see, you're pulling a trick on me.

I don't care where you are right now.

Get over here this instant. You hear me?

I can't come now.

Maybe

this is my Mr. Right.

Well, I'll keep chatting with him.

We'll talk when I'm home. Bye.

You!

♪The vast sky and sea, this deep blue expanse♪

♪So deep, so boundless♪

♪Just like your arms♪

♪Shielding me from the dark clouds♪

♪Always bearing it all in silence♪

♪Even the long, long road gives me peace when you're there♪

♪Not one to show romance in front of others♪

♪You speak of dreams with such calm simplicity♪

♪But I know your heart holds much deeper hopes♪

♪I truly understand♪

♪You speak of love so slowly♪

♪But your eyes have already told me everything♪

♪Using up all my fortune♪

♪Just to trade a lifetime with you♪

♪Thank you for awakening♪

♪The courage once hidden in my fear♪

♪Turning every chance into certainty♪

♪Turning every tie into companionship♪

♪Blooming into brilliance for all the years to come♪

♪No one can tear us apart♪

♪Each time my palm feels warmth again♪

♪The memories return, and I'm no longer alone♪

♪No matter how far across time and space♪

♪My longing reaches you in silence♪

♪No need to call out loudly♪

♪No matter how much it takes♪

♪To bring this drifting heart to shore♪

♪Thank you for standing behind me♪

♪Lighting up the darkness and despair♪

♪The bigger the world, the lonelier it feels♪

♪Only by your side♪

♪Can I truly feel this warmth inside♪