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♪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 2=

What's going on?

You were matchmade?

Drop it.

You're too pretty for that.

Come. Let's be serious.

Okay.

Did you see the Dayan Reef

rescue mission on the news?

I did.

Weren't you in charge of

military news after graduation?

Surely, you're close to the army.

Not close, actually.

But I have friends there.

Can you ask them some questions?

Such as?

Such as which unit was dispatched,

and who was on the rescue mission...

As detailed as possible.

Tang Xin, are you out of your mind?

You can't ask about those things.

It's not a military secret.

Just

do me this favor in private.

I'll try.

But don't be mad

if I can't get anything.

Just ask. We'll see.

Okay.

What do you want to drink? I'll order for you.

Americano, please.

Okay.

Hi, two americanos, please.

Okay.

All right.

Not at all.

Okay.

All right. See you.

So?

Confidential matters.

No comments.

You got nothing?

They are tight-lipped.

All right.

I asked you out for nothing.

I might as well attend the matchmaking session.

Hi,

I'm Tang Xin, a journalist from Minghua News.

I'd like

to write a special article

regarding the Dayan Reef mission.

As per the protocols,

I came to the Military Communication Department

to submit my visitation application.

Register here.

Let me check.

Thank you.

The queue is so long.

Right.

So long...

I like the ocean view here.

Let's take a photo.

Sure. Stand there. I'll take a photo of you.

Okay.

Strike a pose.

Done.

What's the matter?

Look.

He's quite cute.

He is.

Since it's such a happy coincidence,

ask for his WeChat.

Go.

Go now.

Go.

(Wu Si: We need you back on the squad.)

Hurry up.

Go.

What? He left!

You took your time.

Now, he's gone.

Mom.

Where's Dad?

In his room.

I'll be on my way.

I...

Mission failed.

I advance my soldier.

I...

Your horse is blocked.

Are you sure?

Take my cannon.

Let me see.

I...

Captain Zong,

if you play it here, you'll lose.

Listen.

A classy spectator never comments on a game of Xiangqi.

It's fine if I lose. It's okay.

I'll

play here.

Wu Si?

I think so.

Captain...

Why aren't you resting?

Is there something on my face?

Why are you staring at me?

Come. Take a seat.

Wu Si,

tell us everything.

Tell you what?

The matchmaking session, of course.

Dad.

You can give me the silence treatment all you want.

I admit I lied to you.

But not because of the matchmaking session.

Because he's in the army!

Let me put out a disclaimer.

I have nothing against servicemen.

I grew up in a military camp.

I admire them greatly.

But

admiration is admiration.

To date one is another story.

Also, shouldn't you ask if I'm okay with it

before setting me up with someone single?

Did I not ask for your permission?

Did you?

When we first met,

Uncle Wang Lang and you were standing

like wedding witnesses.

You two were practically asking for each other's permission.

So only I

wasn't aware that it was a date.

How gullible. Spill it already.

Why didn't you tell me?

If I told you, I'd be asked to do 15 km

of rucking.

Captain,

is she pretty?

Don't be shallow.

Appearance isn't important.

It is.

Shut your mouth.

Do you run your mouth like that before Wu Ke'er too?

Enough.

Stop dodging the question. Tell us.

We didn't meet.

Like I said,

tell Uncle Wang Lang

to bring me the guy who saved me at Dayan Reef.

Then perhaps I might go on a date.

Tang Xin, you're doing this on purpose!

What do you mean?

I have nothing against you

or a soldier.

But if you want me to date a soldier,

my answer is no.

Why?

Okay. Tell me.

What is my primary school?

In my junior high school, was my home class teacher a man or a woman?

Did I pick humanities or sciences in high school?

Enough already, Xin.

Let me finish, Mom. Look.

He can't even answer those three simple questions.

Dad,

I love my country, the military, and all servicemen.

But

I cannot be the woman behind a hero.

Xin!

Do you remember?

When I was little,

you were always away with the Navy for months.

And when you finally came back

and picked me up at the kindergarten,

I kept calling you "Mister".

I was almost four years old.

And I couldn't recognize my own father.

Captain Tang,

do you know how long it took me

to start calling you Dad instead of Captain Tang?

Do you know how long it took me

to get used to your presence at home?

Do you know when I was old enough,

I almost cried out of fear when I saw you

sleeping next to my mom in the same room?

I...

I even wrote a complaint letter

with Pinyin

so that I could report you to the police.

My childhood is full of foolish things like this.

I don't want my kids

to have the same childhood.

Then do you know who I missed the most

when I was in the army?

I missed you and your mom.

Yet,

only with the millions of us

stationing in the sky,

on the sea,

or by the border,

that we can give you peace!

I know.

So I never resent you.

I bragged about you all the time

in front of my friends when I was little.

But I'm an adult now.

I have free will.

I know what I want. I can decide for myself.

I don't need someone to find me a suitor.

I don't need someone

to tell me the life I should have.

Even if it's from you.

All right, Dad.

The brigadier

postponed it to another day.

Another day?

When is it then?

Why do you have so many questions?

You are never this keen during training.

Extra training for you tomorrow.

Captain,

I have to go now.

You're staying?

Okay.

Good luck next time.

Go away.

Please.

Just give it another try.

How can you be so sure

that this guy I picked is not the right guy?

- Aren't you curious? - Stop.

Don't you dare cry in front of me...

I...

Just this time.

Just this time.

Give it a try.

Did the seawater

get into my head or something?

Who do I keep thinking about him?

(Captain Tang added you and Nonchalance into a group chat.)

Who is this?

(Captain Tang: Cheers to Friendship)

Mute it.

Tang Xin,

say something.

We must stay in formation.

I see.

It's my date.

(Captain Tang changed the group name to "Birds of a Feather".)

(Nonchalance's Moments) Nonchalance?

He is in the army, all right.

He has the same Moments as my dad's.

How nonchalant.

(Captain Tang changed the group name to "Profound Care".)

Dad,

you do this first.

You can't blame me for being mean.

(Tang changed the group name to "Organic Fruits Flash Sales".)

Tang Xin.

Tang Xin!

You're driving me up the wall!

Change the name back.

I won't.

Let me change the name again.

Captain Wu.

What are you looking at?

You've been sitting here ever since I came.

What's so enticing?

What does this name mean?

(Wenzhou Authentic Meatballs - Doorstep Delivery Available)

Get me the spare keys!

I'll unlock this door!

Open up!

All right. No need to do that.

I'll use a proper name, okay?

Change the name now.

Then...

Well, Building Trustworthy Bonds for Tang.

Online 24 hours.

(Building Trustworthy Bonds for Tang - Online 24 hours)

What is this weird group?

(Tang) Don't click on it.

It's against the rules.

Good enough.

All right.

No need for the spare keys.

(Minghua News Female Editor Played Heroine In Real Life)

(You went to Dayan Reef)

(to investigate lost, sunken relics?)

(Did you find anything?)

(Are you the whistleblower)

(who told me that someone)

(was salvaging the relics illegally at Dayan Reef?)

(I went there to investigate,)

(but my boat caught on fire accidentally.)

(I couldn't find anything,)

(but I'll continue investigating.)

(Dayan Reef is a huge area.)

(It's difficult to investigate without a precise location.)

(If you know the coordinates of the sunken ship,)

(please let me know.)

(Dear Tang Xin, the night is dark.)

(Put Me In Your Hands)

Your mango pomelo sago.

Thank you.

Miss,

you're here alone?

Drinking milk tea alone is boring.

Would you like to add me on WeChat?

Perhaps we can place a group order in the future.

No, thanks. I don't know you.

That will change after you add me on WeChat.

Add me.

What's there to be afraid of?

I'm not a bad guy. I'm serious.

What are you drinking?

Mango pomelo sago?

Look.

I see you every time I come here.

Isn't this

fate?

Sorry.

I'm waiting for someone.

There are other tables here.

Can you sit somewhere else?

No.

I like the seat

next to you.

Don't go.

- I just want to be your friend. - Let go.

I'm not a bad guy. But... You...

Please behave.

Who are you?

He's the guy I'm waiting for.

You heard her.

Fine.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Thank you.

I'm doing my part.

Wait.

Can I have your number?

Sure.

I'm Zong Qing.

I'm Lan Yangyang.

Yangyang. Noted.

See you.

Hi,

I'm looking for Miss Tang.

Tang Xin?

Yes.

The second room on the left.

Thank you.

Mr. Han, you're here.

Hi, Hai. We meet again.

You're looking for Xin?

Yes, is she available?

Yes.

Come with me.

Thanks.

I came

to express my gratitude.

For what?

For saving my life.

The ship caught on fire.

It was so dangerous.

Only you

returned to save me.

I didn't save you precisely.

We were both saved by the marine.

Whether you succeed or not is another story.

But this favor of yours...

I will not forget it.

No need for that, Mr. Han.

I feel bad enough.

I asked you to help me.

And in return, you suffered a huge loss.

I am most ashamed

of myself.

It's my fault

for engaging a faulty ship.

Not only couldn't I help you,

but I also tossed you over to the sea.

Let's stop taking the blame.

Regardless, I can't possibly

buy you a new ship.

You were never at fault anyway.

We did our own investigation.

There was a problem with the engines.

They short-circuited.

Well, I no longer have to feel guilty about it.

Of course.

Are you free tonight?

I'll buy you dinner.

That way, I'll feel better for ruining your plan

with a faulty ship.

Report!

I am ready for climbing.

Go!

Hurry up. Don't slack.

Grab tight. Watch your feet.

♪When I speak with the sky♪

Steady.

Don't slack.

Hurry up.

♪If you can't see the end♪

♪Do you still dare depart?♪

Watch where you're grabbing.

♪Enter the ocean with my whole life♪

♪The wild waves♪

Report!

Climb down.

♪Respond to my opponent with my determination♪

- Report, I am ready for descent. - Report, I am ready for descent.

♪Just let me face♪

Report, I am ready for descent.

♪As there's a lighthouse in my heart♪

♪Trust me♪

(White Bunny: I'm visiting Wenzhou tomorrow.)

Are you sure this is the shop?

Absolutely.

Trust me.

The items they put on display

and the items

you received are not the same ones.

I see.

Bring this kind man to the accounting

to reward him.

I like your frankness.

Let me know

if you ever need my help.

Should we take photos or visit them in secret?

Let's take a page out of their playbook

and do a live stream.

(Wenzhou Zhou Xin's Jewelry)

(What secret does this shop hide? Find out now.)

(What about this shop? Nice one, streamer.)

(Is something wrong with this shop?)

(Are you here to decipher something?)

(What secret does this shop hide?)

It looks great on you.

This one.

This one is sold out.

Hi, Miss. What do you need?

I'll pick what you like for you.

Can I try this one?

This one.

Excellent choice, Miss.

We imported the jade from Myanmar.

Look at the color.

It's green

and flawless.

We only ask for 888 yuan.

Other shops will ask you to pay thousands for it.

Really?

(Call the police.) Normal jades

have to go through manufacturers, agents, and wholesalers

before they arrive at the shop.

But we source our gems from Myanmar directly.

There are no intermediaries.

We import good and cheap gems.

Do you want to buy one?

Yes.

This one, please.

Sure. I'll pack it for you.

Miss, why not

try this jade bangle as well?

Its color is beautiful.

Try it.

Okay.

Hi, Mister.

(How to tell if the bangle is real or fake?)

(She is so brave.) Can I look at this one?

Here. Once you've made your choice, I'll pack it for you.

Okay.

Okay. Give me a moment.

Thief!

What is going on?

That woman ran away with my jade bangle.

Thief!

(What secret does this shop hide? Find out now.)

(Be careful!)

Stay there.

(What secret does this shop hide? Find out now.)

Well, are you all right?

I'll talk when the police are here.

Come.

Write down your personal details.

Sign it.

Then decide who should pay

for the jade bangle.

If there's nothing else, you may go.

Sir,

it's not just about the bangle.

What about my camera?

And Mister,

why did you go after me?

I thought you stole something from someone.

I didn't have time to remove the jade bangle.

I know you want to do good.

But read the situation.

And you didn't see the guy

running before me?

I didn't see him.

I saw you running like a suspect.

Fine.

You were careless,

but you acted out of goodwill.

I won't fault you.

You're a soldier?

Which unit?

In the marine.

My cousin is serving there too.

Li Xing, do you know him?

Mr. Officer,

just because you're his colleague

doesn't mean you can commit nepotism in front of me.

What makes you think that this is nepotism?

Also, we're not colleagues.

Wait.

You're in the marine, right?

Do you know who was on

Dayan Reef rescue mission?

Sorry.

It's a confidential matter.

We cannot disclose

our operations and our operators.

Miss,

what about the jade bangle?

Sir, I'll pay.

Come with me to ask the shopkeeper about the price.

Sir.

I took the jade bangle.

I should pay up.

It's my first time seeing people fight to pay for a broken item.

- It's not like we're in a restaurant. - It's not about the money.

He acted out of kindness.

I can't punish him for being kind.

I appreciate that.

But in the army, we have a rule.

If we break something, we pay up.

You know what?

I'll pay for the jade bangle.

But I need you

to fix my camera.

That's going to take a while.

I'll fix it.

How can I contact you?

Thank you.

I never switch off my phone.

Let me know once you fix it.

So?

You pay for the bangle?

- Okay. - I'll pay for the bangle.

Who are you?

Her boyfriend.

What are you doing here?

The interrupted live stream left me hanging.

I had to come here to see how it goes.

If there's nothing else, I'll drive you home too.

No need. I'm going back to the office.

I'll drive you to your office then.

After I fix the camera,

I might not be able to give it to you in person.

Can I courier it to you?

No.

I have an expensive camera.

Let's do this in person.

I can come to you.

I'll come to you.

Okay.

Let me know once you fix it.

My dear.

Let me take a look at you.

I've missed you.

Close the door.

We need to talk.

Are you going on another mission again?

I hope

you can agree to this.

You're here in Wenzhou anyway.

Initially, I wanted to sign it and send it to you.

Chen.

What is the meaning of this?

Chen,

I know living separately can be difficult.

I'm busy with my work so I can't see you often.

Let's calm down.

We can

solve whatever problems together.

It cannot be solved.

We should have divorced

long ago.

What do you mean?

Why should we get a divorce?

Look. Stop sulking.

Stop the tantrum.

I brought you

your favorite snacks. Come.

Come.

Look.

Take a seat.

Chen.

Potato chips.

Share them with your comrades.

And this...

I can count on one hand

the days

we spent together after we got married.

I know what you've been through

from dating me

to marrying me.

I don't want your life

to be affected by my choice.

I already explained

to you, but you never listen.

You know what?

I'll call your parents

and ask what they think of it.

I'm serious.

We're both still young.

You have plenty of options.

I won't be surprised

if you have admirers.

So don't waste your time on me.

I'm confident enough to know

that I have admirers.

But I'm sure you also have admirers.

- Because... - You're making things up.

Since you're here,

let's settle this.

We love each other.

How come we're talking about a divorce now?

Enough.

I'm serious about the divorce.

Please think about it.

Bye.

Stop right there.

I'm telling you now, Wang Chen.

Don't ever think about the divorce.

I will not agree to that.

Bye.

(Forgive me, Zijian.)

(I cannot be this selfish.)

(We've been living separately,)

(and I can't leave the army to spend time with you.)

(I haven't also been able)

(to give you a child.)

How far did you run before he tackled you?

At least 800 m.

Not bad.

Your athletic foundation is still there.

Yes!

You see, Dad.

Had the street not been crowded,

he wouldn't have been able to catch me.

Enough already.

He's a soldier. He can be a brute.

What if it leaves a scar?

I'm not that fragile.

It's just a scratch.

A military kid will always have scratches.

Exactly.

Just watch your television.

Don't shower these two days.

If you wet the wound, you slow down the recovery process.

I can't.

I'm attending Yangyang's graduation ceremony tomorrow.

Will her father be there?

He wants to be there.

But Yangyang won't let him.

In case he frightens her friends.

So he's just like me.

You've been tinkering

with the pinhole camera.

You sure you know how to fix it?

Do you?

Of course. I've studied for this at my university,

and I can fix it with my eyes closed.

Squat down.

Don't stand there. I know you're tall.

Take it. Fix it for me.

I knew it.

Who are you doing this for?

A

heroic friend.

All right. Look at the camera.

You there. Huddle closer.

All right. Look at the camera.

One. Two. Three.

We have graduated!

Good.

One. Two. Three!

I have graduated.

You have finally graduated.

Xin!

When did you arrive?

A long time ago. I've been watching you for a while.

It's your big day.

I said I'd be there so I must be there.

I finally graduated.

Should we celebrate this important occasion?

Come.

Let's have milk tea.

Field medic?

South Sea Fleet is recruiting.

My dad sends me the enrollment list every day.

He is dying to drive me there.

Being a field medic is not easy.

Do your hands still shake when holding a scalpel?

Yes.

And I feel sick from the sight of blood.

You're a medical student.

How can you be sick at the sight of blood?

This is so unfair.

Your father lets you pick your major and your work.

Why are my dad and your dad so different?

Let's swap dads then.

My father will ask you to get married every day.

You should try that.

So did you manage to identify your savior?

I wish.

Their non-disclosure rule leaves me no choice.

Take it away.

Don't.

It's yours.

May you land all your shots. Keep it.

Go away.

Fine.

I'll use this to cheer Cheng Yuan up.

He's no longer the only sharpshooter in our unit.

Don't be a snob.

He can defeat you

without using a gun.

We agreed to never bring this up.

Did you fix the camera?

Yes.

Guess what I discovered after I fixed the camera?

You find out

that the camera

belongs to the journalist in Dayan Reef.

I recognized her right away.

But she didn't recognize me.

I don't think she ever will.

The mission is over.

She has nothing to do with me anymore.

I don't want to get myself into any trouble either.

But the trouble might come to you instead.

When I was catching a thief several days ago,

I broke my camera.

I asked the marine guy

to fix it for me.

After it's done,

I'll ask him to send it back.

And then?

That's how you build connections.

I create opportunities from nothing.

What a convoluted way.

You might as well barge into the camp.

The queue is still that long.

It's just milk tea.

Why can't they buy one somewhere else?

Why must they queue up here?

Different shops make a difference.

You won't get it.

What?

Xin, hear me out.

This shop is my lucky star.

What do you mean?

Remember the cute guy

I mentioned in the car

that I have a huge crush on?

We met here.

Now, that's lucky.

Look. What do you think?

Isn't he super cute?

He's not bad.

But I remember

that when you were little, you swore to marry a soldier.

Did you understand the answer

the lecturer provided just now?

I don't understand it either.

It's so difficult.

Yes, it's so difficult.

The exam is around the corner.

What do we do?

Should we find a tutor?

Sure.

(Zong Qing: Hey, it's Zong Qing. Are you at school?)

(I'm nearby due to work. I brought milk tea and cakes. Do you like them?)

What's the matter?

Carry this for me.

(Lan Yangyang: Yes! I'm there. I want them!)

Captain Zong,

it's about time we head back.

Listen.

Go back first.

I'll be right there.

Here I am.

You're in the army?

I came out to do some grocery.

Here.

Thank you.

I should get going.

You're leaving already? We just met.

It's time for me to head back.

Goodbye.

Bye.

All right.

Stop grinning like a fool.

You can't be that smitten.

You don't get it.

Once love finds you,

you'll be smitten before you know it.

Yes, I don't get it.

But if you're happy, I'm happy.

Come.

A toast to a dream come true.

You've found a military boyfriend.

Isn't it romantic?

Dating a soldier is this romantic.

Have you thought about

what your father would do

if he found out about your secret beau?

He has been keeping you under his protection

so that you don't start dating at a young age.

And now, as soon as you graduate...

Listen up, Tang Xin.

Never tell my dad about this.

I'll break the news to him myself.

All right.

I'll keep this a secret.

No problem at all.

But you have to do me a favor.

If my camera plan fails,

I might need to borrow your military boyfriend.

♪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♪