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 3=

Why are you spacing out?

Stay calm.

Brigadier, what can I do for you?

Saturday.

6 PM, the usual time.

Pinzhen Restaurant.

Remember to take leave.

Brigadier...

About the blind date,

maybe you should set it up for Zong Qing instead.

Zong Qing doesn't need me playing matchmaker.

Just worry about yourself, will you?

You'd better dress nicely.

- Captain Zong. - Captain Zong.

Looking sharp!

For a blind date?

Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask.

Where's my camera?

Why do you need a camera for a blind date?

I have to see someone first.

Hello? Who's this?

I'm the guy from the Marine unit.

Your camera's fixed.

I can drop it off tonight.

Or if that's not convenient for you,

I can deliver it instead.

Let's just meet in person.

I actually have something to ask you.

I told you last time.

Our unit follows strict rules.

I can't talk about any classified missions.

It's confidential.

I got it. Don't worry.

I've always respected the military.

My dad's in the service too.

After what happened last time,

he gave me a whole lecture about it.

I actually feel really bad about it.

Don't be.

I'm the one who should feel bad.

Let's not keep passing the blame back and forth.

How about this?

Text me your address. I'll find you.

Pinzhen Restaurant.

I'll text you once I'm done.

Isn't Pinzhen Restaurant...

Are you ready?

Just changing into a dress...

Yes, I'm ready.

Come in.

How is this ready?

I clearly told you to wear a dress!

You...

Why are you holding those pants?

Fine...

Dad, let me ask you something.

We're having dinner with Mr. Wang tonight at...

Pinzhen Restaurant, right?

That's right. Why?

Don't tell me you've got other plans.

You little rascal, I'm telling you,

you're not going anywhere tonight!

Dad, why are you holding me so tight?

Tight?

I'll let go once we're inside the room.

You think I like dragging you around?

Once we're in there,

show some manners. Greet everyone.

Don't go in all wild and flailing.

I don't want people saying my daughter...

I'm talking to you!

I heard you!

(Heroic Journalist: Comrade, where are you?)

(Heroic Marine Man: Pinzhen Restaurant, but I can't get away right now.)

Slow down!

I'm wearing heels!

My legs aren't in great shape either!

(Heroic Journalist: Something came up on my end too. Can you come see me?)

(Heroic Marine Man: I can only buy a few minutes.)

(Heroic Journalist: Should be enough. Meet me at the front desk.)

Where are you going?

The restroom, Sir!

Don't take too long.

Don't... Don't resist.

My legs are not doing great.

Just slow down.

We're here.

Dad...

Captain Tang.

Well, say hi!

Brigadier!

Seriously!

Hi, Mr. Wang.

You've gotten prettier.

Thank you, Mr. Wang.

Sit down, please.

Okay.

Where's Wu Si? [*Sounds like numbers five and four.]

Dad,

are you guys speaking in code now?

What codes?

His name is Wu Si.

Oh, come on.

Who would give their kid that weird name?

Hey, that's rude!

It's okay.

Xin, that really is his name, Wu Si.

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

One of the best soldiers I've ever trained.

I brought him here to join our dinner.

Where is he?

He's in the restroom. He'll be back any second.

Don't worry.

Well then, excuse me...

What are you doing?

Blocking me won't help.

He's not here yet. I just need to touch up my makeup.

It's smudged because of the run just now.

Do you want me to see him like this?

No.

Look at my dad, Mr. Wang!

Let her go, Captain.

Girls care about how they look.

Mr. Wang, you really get it.

What now?

Hand over your phone.

What if you don't come back?

Fine!

My god, this is harder than leading troops.

Don't stress.

She's here now, right?

Miss Tang.

Did something unexpected happen to you?

It's a long story. Not important.

You look like you've got something going on too.

Here, this is for you.

Check it.

You didn't go through what's inside, right?

No.

A buddy helped fix it.

Okay.

Any other questions?

Yes.

I just want to know,

you know the person

who carried out the Dayan Reef Rescue, don't you?

You haven't answered my question.

Why do you want to know?

Because I was there that day too.

I know exactly

how dangerous it was.

The reports shouldn't have been about some "superwoman."

They should've been about the marine soldier who was there.

I want to report the truth.

Please give me that chance.

A soldier's duty

is to follow orders and complete the mission.

According to regulations,

I'm not allowed to tell you.

So the rules say you can't talk, huh?

How about just a little hint?

I'm not letting you go until you give me something.

A little hint, right?

Yes.

Fine.

Buzz cut.

Tanned skin.

Broad shoulders.

And?

That's it.

That's it?

That could describe every Marine guy out there!

You're totally brushing me off.

Sorry, I really have to go.

Goodbye.

I heard Lin Lan's application to join the military posting got approved.

It did.

She has quit her job.

She'll be here in a few days.

Good.

You're finally reuniting.

Two people have to stay together

to make a home.

We've been waiting for this day.

Oh, gosh.

Captain Tang.

Wu Si.

Hi.

Hi.

Please sit.

Go on, sit down.

Captain.

Dad, I'm back.

What are you doing here?

Miss Tang?

They know each other?

I don't know.

Have you

ordered the food?

No.

Let's go then.

We have to order food.

That's important.

Captain...

Captain, this is improper.

Right, you're right.

You can listen better. You do it.

Come.

Uh...

- Do it. - This is improper.

Just do it.

What are you doing here?

I'm here for a blind date.

Who's talking now?

I can't hear anything.

Wu Si.

Captain of the Blue Blade Special Ops Team.

Don't tell me you weren't

part of the Dayan Reef Rescue?

I didn't expect that my

blind date would turn out to be you.

Since we're here on a blind date,

let's talk.

Talking is fine,

but just don't try to fish for info.

Relax, Captain Wu. I won't.

It's obvious you took this blind date pretty seriously.

You trimmed your nails,

ironed your shirt,

and even shaved.

But you didn't want it to look like you were trying too hard.

So earlier,

you tugged at your shirt sleeves,

trying to seem more casual.

Maintaining a sharp appearance is part of combat readiness.

And in the Marine,

we've placed extra importance on grooming and presentation.

Take Captain Tang for example,

has he ever left the house without razor-straight trouser creases?

Can we not talk about my dad?

Captain.

This is improper.

If we don't know what they're talking about,

how can we help them speed things up?

Come on...

Captain Wu,

I'll be straight with you.

I really did come here hoping to get to know you.

But if you keep dodging my questions,

this conversation's going nowhere.

You've got a boyfriend.

So why are you even on a blind date?

Han Yuhang said that himself.

I never said we were a thing.

But honestly, Captain Wu,

you're pretty much my type.

What's your type?

Clean look.

Doesn't talk too much.

Easy on the eyes.

Since fate brought us together,

how about we try dating?

It's been a while.

Why hasn't she come back yet?

I'm still a little worried.

Maybe I should give her a call.

Relax.

She's with a military guy.

She's perfectly safe.

Maybe they are hitting it off right now.

How was it?

We didn't connect at all.

We hit it off right away.

And?

Terrible with words.

A boring guy.

Smart.

Confident.

Pretty interesting.

Keep bringing up confidentiality rules.

Keep asking about the Dayan Reef.

It's like he doesn't want me to find out

who rescued me that day.

So,

at the end of the day...

Yes, are you...

Are you going on a date or not?

Going on a date or not?

Captain,

since fate brought us together,

how about we try dating?

Okay.

You agreed so easily.

I know you weren't exactly thrilled about this blind date,

but we have to keep seeing each other.

Because you've got to complete the "blind date mission" too, huh?

My name is Wu Si,

a military officer.

A major, deputy battalion level.

(Military ID) Captain of the Blue Blade Special Ops.

Enlisted in high school, served for a decade.

Got into a military academy while in the force.

Why are you telling me all this?

Didn't we say we'd keep seeing each other?

Figured we should be prepared.

Trade intel in advance.

Better safe than sorry.

Because of the nature of my job,

I won't be able

to go shopping with my girlfriend.

I'll often go off the grid,

and I can't really share anything about my daily life.

No matter what, I'm a soldier first,

then a boyfriend or husband second.

Okay.

Captain Wu, let's save the serious talk for later.

Let's unify the message.

Why did we decide to start dating?

Didn't you say I fit your type?

That won't work.

My dad knows

I've never considered military men my type.

Unless there's an exception.

What exception?

Unless...

You're the Marine

who saved me during the Dayan Reef Rescue.

A lifesaving favor is too big to repay.

Only fair I marry you.

It'd be a super convincing reason.

No way.

Leave Dayan Reef out of this.

That's my hard line.

Fine, you come up with one then.

But it better be good because my dad's not easy to fool.

Just say

I was the one chasing you.

You only agreed to give it a shot and see how things go.

You serious?

Okay, deal!

No take-backs.

I'd like to officially announce

Captain Wu and I will be getting to know each other

with dating as the goal.

Really?

- That's wonderful! - Okay.

Chill.

(Tang Xin)

(Wu Si)

He's quite handsome, but he's too old-fashioned.

(Tang Xin: Let's make a good team.)

(Wu Si)

(Chinese People's Liberation Army)

Hi, Chief!

Salute!

Why are you standing here?

Wu Si or disciplinary officer?

The disciplinary officer, Sir.

Dress code violation?

And running in the hallway.

You mess around all the time,

and now you've got the guts to pull this right under Chief's nose?

Report!

Come in.

Yes, Sir!

You know what I'm here for?

Yes, Sir.

It's about the press.

Keep going.

Yes, Sir.

During this week's amphibious landing exercise,

our unit received a distress call.

Per higher-up orders,

the Blue Blade Special Ops team was...

Don't gloss over the details.

Tell me what I don't already know.

Yes, Sir.

During the rescue, a reporter fell into the water.

Blue Blade team members responded quickly on-site.

No injuries, just a scare.

The individual was safely rescued.

Afterward,

relevant personnel conducted a debrief and review.

Draw appropriate attention to the matter.

Avoid letting the media blow it out of proportion.

We don't need unnecessary trouble.

Yes, Sir.

Sir,

there were a few complications during the operation.

If there are any negative repercussions,

I'll take full responsibility.

No need to completely dodge the issue.

Go over it with your political commissar.

You can accept

some official media interviews.

Positive exposure for the unit is a good thing.

Just make sure to maintain confidentiality.

Don't go too far.

Yes, Sir.

Hi, Chief!

Are you being punished to stand here?

Chief,

I'll learn from punishment!

How old are you?

19, Sir!

Are you tired?

No, Sir!

Are you hungry?

I am...

Why don't we let him go eat first?

Yes, Sir.

Come stand here again

tomorrow morning.

Yes, Sir.

(Chinese People's Liberation Army)

The soldiers these days

keep getting younger every year.

Just 19,

but already looks like a grown man.

Meanwhile, my daughter never seems to grow up.

Sir,

isn't Yangyang graduating soon?

She just had her graduation ceremony.

She's joining the society soon.

Time flies.

What does she plan to do?

What plan could she possibly have?

(Honey,)

(I know that military marriages aren't easy.)

(But I've never once regretted marrying you.)

(On our wedding day, I vowed)

(to share the good and the bad, and spend my life with you.)

(I'm going back.)

(See you again in a few days.)

(Wenzhou Marine Museum)

Mr. Bai, we're so glad you could join us.

Thank you.

It's truly an honor for us to have

someone with your expertise.

The honor is mine.

Come on. Let me show you to your office.

Okay.

(Luck)

(Mailbox, One notification)

(The information I provided last time about the underwater)

(cultural relics being illegally salvaged near Dayan Reef)

(was to see how sincere you are.)

(The Dayan Reef area is too vague.)

(I'm giving you the exact coordinates this time.)

We've had our drinks.

Out with it.

I need a boat.

Another boat?

What for this time?

Going out to sea.

Miss Tang and I

need to go back to Dayan Reef.

You just had an incident out there!

Now you want to go back?

I told you last time,

stay out of it.

Besides, Dad's overseas right now.

If something happens to you,

what am I supposed to tell him?

Calm down, brother.

If it were anyone else, I wouldn't bother.

But this is about Miss Tang. I can't sit this one out.

Think about it,

the boat I borrowed for her was one of ours from Changzhou.

It caught fire.

She nearly lost her life out there.

Didn't she?

I feel responsible.

Plus, we've got our city's reputation to think about.

I need a chance

to make it right.

Make it right how?

That whole area's massive.

Where are you going to look?

Stop kidding.

This time it's different.

We've got coordinates.

That whistleblower

sent a precise location

to Miss Tang's email.

We'll go straight there.

I've made up my mind.

This is the last time.

If we find something,

everyone wins.

If not,

I think Miss Tang will finally let it go.

So, please,

you have to help me.

It's a win-win-win kind of deal, right?

Come on, bro.

Just so we're clear,

this is the last time.

After this, you're done.

Hurry!

Those behind, try to catch up!

Run faster! Faster!

Hurry up!

Come on!

Those in the back, didn't you eat?

Come!

Faster!

You both are 26.

Good job.

Are you sure I'm not even a little faster than him?

Come on, faster!

Report!

- I thought we were jogging today? - Faster!

This is jogging for Captain.

Yes.

For you, it's more like a full-on sprint.

Hurry up!

When am I going to be fast enough to catch up with Captain Chen?

You can jog all the way back

to base and ask her yourself.

Forget it.

She can run faster than you even with her eyes closed.

(Captain, message from command,)

(you're to return to base immediately upon receipt.)

Copy that.

Fall in!

Orders from command,

our unit is to regroup and return to base immediately.

Right face!

Eyes front!

At ease!

Attention!

Right turn!

Double time, march!

Grab your gun.

Right dress!

Eyes front!

At ease!

According to a report from the Maritime Authority,

local fishermen recently turned in

several suspicious detection devices.

They also observed unknown

vessels dumping unidentified objects in certain waters.

Preliminary assessment showed foreign agents

may have infiltrated for intelligence gathering.

It concerns national maritime security.

The Coast Guard has requested our support.

Higher command has ordered our team

to proceed immediately to the designated area

and assist in underwater special operations.

Is that clear?

- Yes, Sir! - Yes, Sir!

Right turn!

Left rear turn!

Double time, march!

Liu Qi,

why'd you bring me all the way out here?

You don't know?

Baitun Bay is a newly developed tourist spot.

The guesthouses here are always fully booked.

I thought I'd get your opinion on it.

If it looks promising, I'm thinking of opening one myself.

You want me to weigh in?

You must really trust my judgment.

You're a well-traveled reporter!

You've definitely got a better eye than I do.

Honestly, this place does have a nice vibe.

Let's find a guesthouse first

and drop off our bags,

then we can go explore.

- What do you say? - Sure.

This is your room. What do you think?

It looks nice.

Put your things down first.

My room is next to yours.

Take a break.

We'll go grab some food later.

Sure.

I'm hungry.

See you later.

Okay, see you.

Please enjoy.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Cheers!

Tang Xin, look, there's a souvenir booth over there.

Let's check it out.

- Come on. - There.

I want to get something for my husband.

Haven't seen him in a few days, and I really miss him.

And you want to open a shop here?

Just bring him along and open it together.

Officer, how many times do I have to say it?

That thing isn't mine!

This is your bag, right?

Yes, it's mine.

What is this then?

How should I know?

I told you, the bag is mine,

but that isn't.

Please come with us to the station for further investigation.

Let's go.

Officer, please listen,

I'm a reporter with Minghua News.

I've got my press credentials in my bag. I can show you.

I'm here with a friend!

She just went to the restroom!

Liu Qi!

Wu Si?

What are you doing here?

Please talk to them.

They're insisting there's contraband in my bag.

Officer,

you'd trust a soldier, wouldn't you?

Ask him, he knows me.

I'm his girlfriend!

Honey...

Honey,

they're about to take me away.

Say something, will you?

Sir,

we're just doing our job. We hope you understand.

Wu Si?

Wu Si? Hang on...

Wu Si?

Let them through.

Wu Si!

You...

Say something! Don't you know me?

Wu Si!

Say something! Are you serious?

Did she just say she was your girlfriend?

Captain Tang's daughter.

Who?

Captain Tang's daughter?

Shouldn't we try to do something to help her then?

You think I don't want to help?

We have to figure out what's going on first.

Yes, Sir.

(Press Card)

(Tang Xin, Minghua News)

Explain now,

why would a reporter

have contraband in her bag?

Officer,

I've explained this many times on the way here.

That stuff is not mine.

Whose is it then?

How did it end up in your bag?

How would I know?

Someone must've slipped it in

when I wasn't looking.

Why would someone do that?

Isn't it obvious?

I must've pissed someone off.

In our line of work, it happens.

You step on toes now and then.

We want to believe you,

but until we have evidence, you'll need

to cooperate with the investigation.

Got it. I'll cooperate.

Sir, I'd like to ask you something.

(Sea Story)

That girl who was just taken away by the police...

What happened?

What did she do?

You know her?

Yes.

She's the daughter of our former captain.

I know her case.

She's suspected of possessing contraband.

She's now being questioned by the police.

Possessing contraband?

Captain Huang,

I know her.

She wouldn't hide anything illegal.

Someone must've planted it to set her up.

Words alone won't clear her.

We need evidence.

Captain Wu, what are you looking for?

Security cameras?

Don't bother.

I know this place well.

There aren't any cameras here.

(For Police Network Use Only) Officer Han,

this is footage from a dashcam

near the scene.

Okay.

Slow it down, Officer Han.

That man in the footage, Captain Huang.

Right at that moment,

he's slipping unidentified items

into Miss Tang's bag.

What are you doing here?

I took time off from the unit.

I'm here to pick you up.

(Police)

Coming to pick me up in the morning?

You just want to see me embarrassed, right?

Let me ask you,

when the police took me away, I called out to you.

Why didn't you help me?

What was I supposed to do?

Snatch you back from the police?

But you knew I was innocent!

I did.

But the police need evidence.

You could've at least told them

you knew me,

that I'm not a criminal, right?

Didn't you already tell them that?

You were yelling it loud enough.

Yes, you heard me,

and you didn't help me.

I'll apologize to you.

Miss Tang...

Save it.

But

you can tell me

who was involved in the Dayan Reef Rescue.

No way.

Then your apology means nothing.

It means something, but it doesn't override principle.

Oh, so it's principle now to let the cops haul me away?

You know, thanks to you,

I've been detained twice.

If they hadn't found the evidence,

I'd be getting slapped with drug charges right now.

Would you take responsibility if I went to jail?

Would you take care of my parents?

If my future kids couldn't get a government job because of this,

would you help them?

Miss Tang,

let me break it down for you.

First, it was the police who took you in,

because there was

suspicious contraband in your bag.

Second, if you're in possession of that kind of material,

you are a suspect, period.

Third, you won't go to jail,

because I will find the evidence.

No "what ifs."

You're even "breaking it down" to me right now?

However,

impersonating a soldier's girlfriend

and resisting arrest in public?

That's enough to land you a few days in detention.

While you're learning your lesson at the station,

I'll take good care of Captain Tang and your mom.

As for your future kids,

we can worry about their job prospects

after you have one.

Wu Si!

Wu Si...

Come on, please just tell me.

I need to find the person who saved me...

It's really important.

Whatever kind of help you need,

start by speaking normally.

Fine.

Alright, back to the point.

Whether you accept it or not,

I owe you an apology.

But now I have work to do.

I have to return to my unit. Bye.

No! You can't just leave!

You let the police drag me off

in front of everyone that day!

I was humiliated!

What do you want me to do then?

I've told my parents

that we're still getting to know each other.

Even if it's just pretend, don't we at least make it look believable?

Make it look believable?

Let's meet this weekend.

Mr. Han.

Mr. Han, you called for me?

I need you to trace

the owner of this email account.

The sooner, the better.

Also,

keep this among us for now.

- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.

Go on.

(Inbox)

Dad, Mom, I'm home.

Where have you been?

Baitun Bay.

What were you doing there?

I was there for a vacation.

Vacation in the police station?

How did you guys find out?

Wang Lang called earlier, asking if you were back yet.

Dad, I'm telling you,

this time it really wasn't my fault.

I was framed.

Right, you're always being framed.

His unit was out there on duty.

Why did you disturb him?

I disturbed him?

I just ran into him, okay?

It was totally a coincidence.

I didn't even know they were out on a mission there.

Good thing you didn't get in their way.

If Wu Si had brought you back,

I would've sent you back to the station

and let them lock you up for a few days.

Go on then!

Take me back

right now.

Tough mouth, soft heart.

I'm going to bed.

Didn't sleep a wink last night.

I'll be in my room, Mom.

Alright now.

My finger is stuck again.

100 more.

Hang in there.

Squad Leader Zhou, didn't you owe me a bottle of water?

Once we're done with this, we're even.

Stand up!

Where is Yi Nanwang?

Sir,

Captain took him.

What's going on?

Now we have to compete just to give the rookie extra training?

I finished putting together a whole training plan.

We even had snacks prepped.

Still waiting in line.

Yi Nanwang's entire schedule

is booked until the day after tomorrow.

Tomorrow has assigned to Captain Cheng.

Then he's mine the day after tomorrow.

No, he's mine that day.

You'll get him next time.

Captain!

Sit!

How are you?

I'm fine, Captain. Just a minor injury.

Switch to a different drill this afternoon.

Yes, Sir.

Thanks, Captain.

Captain,

am I the worst soldier you've ever trained?

I don't train bad soldiers.

You're not bad at all.

You've just never been put in the right role.

I'm not even sure what role I am right for.

Why are you being dispirited?

Have you forgotten what you did the day I came to your unit

to pick recruits?

What do you want?

Captain Wu,

I'd like to join Blue Blade!

I have to join Blue Blade!

I remember, Captain.

I meant every word back then.

And I meant it when I picked you

out of the unit.

♪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♪