Original subtitles

(Glory of Special Forces)

(This series is Shanghai's major literary and artistic project)

(Episode 9)

You've talked to each other?

I won't be stubborn anymore.

Special Service's achievements today are all thanks to you.

Let me be blunt.

I don't want to let you go.

Besides,

I want you to have no regrets for your years of hard work.

Each generation has its own talents risen.

Although I'm only in my thirties,

as a company commander,

I'm considered old.

I'm glad that I got to witness

the new generation of soldiers walking into the barracks.

Under the training of this melting pot,

they have gradually acquired the perseverance of soldiers,

until they grow up to be the new guardians of the Republic.

I'm gratified.

I can

leave smiling.

How is Yan Po Yue?

He's tough.

He'll be discharged after a few days of recuperation.

No matter what he did before,

I scorned at him.

But perhaps

I had underestimated his faith and dreams.

He wants to go higher.

I want to do that too.

But I'm not him.

He is younger

and more persistent than me.

Faith is more than just words,

he needs to fight for it.

He fought for it.

He has been fighting for it.

You changed your mind about him

because he saved your mother, right?

He saved my mother.

I'm grateful to him.

He should be rewarded for his contribution.

Yan Po Yue.

Company Commander.

Get in.

Sir,

this isn't the way to the regiment.

Who said we're going back to the regiment?

Are you all healed up?

Report!

I'm robuster than before.

Come with me.

(China)

I passed by here every day during my patrol

when I was in border defence force.

I want to show you this place.

Thank you, sir.

You saved my mother,

I should be thanking you.

It's my duty.

Ting and I

were high school classmates.

We met again after ten years.

And we started dating.

It's been six years since then.

She's been waiting for me to go home and marry her.

But

due to the unique nature of army work,

or rather,

I don't want her to be like other army wives

who can only stay in the army for a month every year

and then go home.

Over and over again.

I kept thinking that after I get demobilized,

I would give her a decent wedding

and start a happy family with her.

And I was always determined to do that.

But every time I went back to the army,

I felt reluctant to leave.

Just like that,

I hesitated over and over again.

I kept her waiting

for six years.

My mum has had enough of the fact that

her son has been wasting a nice girl's time.

They came here

with only one goal in mind,

bring me home.

As the application for cadre demobilization

is usually submitted at the end of the year,

and then it'll be reviewed by relevant departments.

Once the year is over,

it'll drag on for another year.

That's why

they put their own lives in danger to come and find me in the army

during the rainy season.

When I was in the hospital,

I pushed open the door of the ward,

and saw

the most important woman in my life lying there.

If you hadn't created a miracle,

I might never

be able to see her again in my life.

When my mum yelled at me,

all I could feel was

gratefulness.

I'm grateful that

the company I lead

has a soldier like you.

Actually,

I knew it from the first day you joined

the recruit company,

You have strong foundation.

You were trained.

You are stronger than the veterans in the regiment.

I know that

you are bent on joining that unit.

Why?

That's the unit my dad was in.

In the face of life and death,

regular people will have some changes.

But not you.

Whether it's saving lives or killing enemies,

as long as it's a life-and-death situation,

you'll become very excited.

I've considered myself a soldier

since I was eight.

From the time you thought of yourself as a soldier,

you have no comrades.

You're used to fighting alone.

However, in the real battlefield,

the more you want to show your strength,

the more you will ignore your comrades who are fighting alongside you.

This makes it difficult for you to go far.

To go far,

I must be even stronger!

Everyone has their own perspective.

Time will tell.

There are more than 10 days to the Chinese New Year.

After the festival,

report to Squad One.

Really?

Will someone who is leaving

lie to you?

When I made this decision,

I had

a lot of mixed feelings.

I wanted to talk to someone so bad.

But after looking around,

I actually

chose to talk to you in the end.

Do you know why?

Veterans like us,

some of them

were dragged home by their families,

some

found a way to be transferred

as they couldn't see a future and hope,

some were demobilized,

and some

were here for too long that

their bodies have fallen ill and

had to be discharged.

All the brothers

who entered the army with me back then,

I'm the only one left.

And now,

even

I'm leaving.

I am leaving!

Yan Po Yue.

Yes, sir!

People of our generation

are gradually exiting the stage,

but this is our land,

we must keep it guarded.

Yes, sir!

At all times and in all circumstances,

you must stand up straight, never bend down!

Our land will not be violated by anyone!

You must pass on the glory and dignity of a soldier,

the spirit of Special Service from generation to generation!

I want you

to be honest to a veteran

who has decided to leave, but hasn't officially

taken off his uniform.

Can you

do it?

I can!

They say any soldier who has eaten Special Company's braised tofu

can win battles.

See this?

Some people are unconvinced.

Try it.

Yes, ma'am.

What do you think?

This is made especially for me. It's different indeed.

Let me get a taste of this braised tofu too.

I ordered many dishes.

Try other dishes too.

Try this meat.

But this Mapo tofu and stir-fried tomato and scrambled eggs

taste better if it's cooked in big pot.

Right?

Staff Officer Ai, try it.

Did you see that?

He just glared at you.

Okay.

Congratulations on your transfer to combat squad.

You heard?

The whole regiment heard, okay?

A tiger is leaving Tiger Special Service,

but they got another one joining them.

I've got too much on my plate lately.

I'll officially join them after I finish all the works.

Here.

(Practice hard and strive to be strong) During the festival,

the entire company will be on operational readiness.

As people are getting more relaxed during holidays,

we must be more vigilant

to prevent any unforeseen event.

During this festival, my company will be responsible

for the security and mobile defence of the regiment's gate guards,

regimental headquarters, armoury and other areas.

Spending the festival in the army, each squad and platoon

should maintain daily schedule and arrange reasonable rotating shift.

Yes, sir!

It's New Year's Eve.

This year's New Year's Eve dinner

will be prepared by soldiers from Squad One, Two and Three,

together with the kitchen squad.

We'll make dumplings.

But we're not just making dumplings,

it'll be a friendly competition between squads,

leading by each squad leader.

There's prize for the winning squad

It's easy to see which squad wins in terms of speed,

but in terms of taste, who will be the judge?

Well, a simple solution. Each squad will judge each other.

After the dumplings are cooked, divide them into three portions.

You can't eat the dumplings made by your own squad,

the soldiers from the other three squads will taste them.

You'll collectively vote for

the best presentation, best tasting

and fastest winner.

Are you confident to win?

We are!

Instructor.

-Everyone's here. -We're waiting for your fillings.

-What do you think? -You're generous with the meat today.

Well, of course!

It's the New Year. The food must suffice.

Squad Leader Fan,

some of men went to the outpost today.

We're short-handed.

Why don't you let Yan Po Yue help out?

It's not the New Year yet.

He's still my soldier.

Just for a few hours.

-Yan Po Yue! -Yes, sir!

Come here.

Yan Po Yue...

Which squad would you like to help?

I'll go wherever you want me to go!

Squad One is short-handed.

They need you to peel all the garlic.

Yes, sir!

A grown up child doesn't obey his parents anymore.

Get to work!

Here come the tomatoes!

-Put here. -Okay.

-You can do it! -You can do it, sir!

♫ Celebrate the new year with joy ♫

♫ Every family comes to celebrate the festival ♫

Whoever eats these blessing dumplings that are made by me,

I wish him all the best for the year.

Yes!

We must be combat ready.

We mustn't let our guard down, or we will bleed.

Happy Chinese New Year.

This is called walk the talk.

-It's too salty. -Enough.

Okay, it's super salty.

Let me make them

a grief-stricken dumpling.

It's green and eco-friendly.

Come, let's spice things up.

♫ Unity is power ♫

♫ Unity is power ♫

♫ This power is iron, this power is steel ♫

♫ Harder than iron, stronger than steel ♫

♫ Firing at the Fascism ♫

♫ Wipe out all undemocratic systems ♫

♫ Toward the sun and freedom ♫

♫ New China shining bright ♫

Sit!

- Here come the dumplings! -Yes!

Celebrating the new year!!

-Eat dumplings! -Celebrating the new year!

The final event of our festival competition,

that is, eat!

Dig in. Go on.

-What are you waiting for? -Dig in.

-Come on. -Dig in.

If you don't start eating, I'll see it as you've all forfeited!

Xiao Yun Jie.

Yes, sir.

Take the lead for Squad One.

You go first.

Okay then.

I'll take the lead for Squad One.

Yes!

How is it?

Yan,

this festival dumpling is super salty.

It reminds me of my mum.

What's everyone else waiting for?

Squad leaders take the lead, dig in!

Come on, let's dig in!

When other people make dumplings,

it's dumpling with wasabi,

but for you brats from Squad Two,

it's wasabi with dumpling!

Every one of it is burning.

You Squad Three has gone too far.

Looks like everyone is very happy to spend festival together.

Rise!

Left face! Right face!

Salute!

Down!

Happy New Year, Chief!

-Sit down. -Sit!

Very nice.

It's dumplings.

Who made them?

We all made it together.

Eat up then.

Eat it while it's warm, or it'll get soggy.

Let's eat!

Let me try one.

What's the matter?

May I have one?

-Yes. -Yes.

That's right. It's such a nice food.

I have to try it too.

This dumpling tastes...

Tastes very nice.

Have some water, sir.

It's fine.

You guys carry on.

I should get going.

Sir! Sir!

You guys stay and eat with them.

Regiment Commander didn't talk much today.

It's such a joyful atmosphere.

I suppose it's beyond words.

Give me water.

These little brats.

Half of the filling is salt.

Regiment Commander has left. Loosen up!

Dig in!

Instructor and I will take the lead then.

I love dumpling.

Company Commander! Give him water!

Sir, sir!

Who made that?

Why is it so spicy?

Company Commander, Instructor,

I'll apologize!

Everyone added something into the dumplings.

We just wanted to spice things up a little, but then it started

to get out of hand.

Oh, Zhang Tian Yang,

you usually are the most disciplined one.

It's making dumpling,

not making biological weapon.

In front of a powerful enemy...

Give him water!

Take another sip.

We shall fight to the death!

Kitchen squad!

Yes, sir!

Mix all the remaining dumplings together

until no one can tell the difference, understood?

Yes, sir!

Let me re-set the rules of the competition.

You are not allowed to spit out

any of the dumplings you eat.

Whichever squad finishes first

is the winner.

Is that clear?

Yes, sir!

Okay!

Special Service's

New Year's Eve dumpling eating contest

begins now.

Ready, eat!

Eat! Eat!

Don't chew, just swallow!

Water. The filling came out.

Slow down.

Hold on, hold on.

Liu, have some water to go with it.

-Give me a pair of chopsticks. -Don't chew, just swallow.

-One more! -Here.

-One more! -Here.

Just swallow it.

Drink water, drink it.

The filling came out.

I see the place is well organized.

I thought I was in a five-star hotel.

Sir.

Finish your last shift in the kitchen squad.

You're in Squad One now.

I got out from kitchen squad.

No matter where I am,

I won't embarrass you.

Don't give me that.

Take off your apron and come with me.

Do you know what I'm best at?

Minelaying.

This thing about mines,

it can kill lots of people.

I wasn't going to teach you,

but judging by your attitude,

you'll go to the real battlefield one day.

By then, if you don't know this skill,

you might step into other's trap.

This morning,

I laid a minefield

in this forest.

I've laid all the land mines, booby traps I know.

Walk out of this forest,

and you'll learn everything.

(If you want to learn minelaying,)

(you have to learn demining first.)

(Understand the minelayer's mind,)

(and you'll know how to dismantle his mine.)

(There's a pattern for defusing normal mines.)

(But when it comes to booby traps,)

(the deminer will have to depend on his own experience and perception)

(to complete the removal.)

(Your enemies will create all kinds of illusions,)

(so don't easily believe what you see.)

(An expert minelayer has no pattern.)

(Any so-called pattern is anti-pattern that paralyses the opponent.)

(Protect your hands.)

(Remember the slightest touch to all parts)

(so that these touches are imprinted in your nerves.)

Impressive!

You brat.

You came out two hours earlier than I estimated.

A tonic wine from Lu Xiao Tian, made from saffron he planted.

It's good for bruises and scrapes.

But that brat was afraid that

if he sees you, he will cry.

He insisted that I give this to you.

Sir,

thank you.

You thank me?

It's me who should be thanking you.

For what?

You don't owe me anything.

Your perseverance

shows me

what dreams look like.

When I was a recruit,

I was crazier than you.

I wanted to be the first in everything.

And they gave me a nickname,

Mad Dog.

I joined the combat squad.

During a drug bust,

I hit a booby trap.

I injured my back.

I suffered from sequela.

That's how I ended up in kitchen squad.

It's been three years.

I didn't expect

I would get to know a coyote like you.

This minelaying skill should be used

only when it's absolutely necessary.

Keep in mind that

the one who lays mines

will one day step on the mines he laid.

Yes, sir.

Keep running forward!

Don't look back!

Soldiers who do not train are not considered to be doing their duty,

soldiers who are not well trained are not considered qualified soldiers.

One, two, three, four!

One, two, one!

One, two, one!

-Instructor. -Rise!

Salute!

-Vice Squad Leader. -Yes, sir.

-Where is your squad leader? -Instructor,

squad leader has been summoned by company commander.

Yan Po Yue is officially transferred

from kitchen squad to Squad One starting today.

Yes.

-Xiao Yun Jie. -Yes, sir.

Help Yan Po Yue tidy his things.

Yes, sir.

Goodbye, Chief.

Come, give it to me.

I'll lay it for you.

When squad leader heard you're coming,

he reserved a bed for you.

This is his bed.

When he heard you're joining us,

he said he wanted to be nice to new member,

so he gave you his bed.

I appreciate this.

Squad leader has slept on this bed for three years.

Why should you have it the moment you came?

I'll keep this for you.

Vice Squad Leader, this is squad leader's order.

If you have a problem, take it up to him.

Don't use him to pressure me.

I've been nice enough that I didn't bring up company commander.

He's a hero who saved company commander's mother.

I heard about that too.

You took advantage of that landslide that day, didn't you?

What? You wanted to join our squad so badly

that you'd rather risk your life?

Watch you mouth!

Vice Squad Leader,

are you afraid of me joining you?

Of course I am.

Everyone knows you, Yan Po Yue, are ambitious and competitive.

If you make a complaint, you're going to drag us down.

One, two, one.

One, two, one.

Yan Po Yue,

the skills competition is next week.

I'll see you there.

Hang in there!

Continue!

One, two, one!

Good!

(Like Actual Combat)

The first match is shooting.

Why are you doing push-ups?

Vice Squad Leader,

I'm nervous.

What are you nervous about? You have Buddy and I.

Enough. Stop it.

Come on.

Vice Squad Leader.

I've asked around.

No one wants to team up with Yan Po Yue and Xiao Yun Jie.

I thought it should be a group of three?

It's okay.

I'll pass the word around.

They won't even have a chance to join the match.

It's fine.

Even if they can join,

I have a backup plan.

Rise!

Dress right, dress!

Eyes front!

At ease!

Li.

Li.

Company One Commander.

Company Two Commander.

Yes.

Instructor,

it took you so long to get here.

Turns out that you invited some guests.

I ran into them when I came out.

When they heard that Special Service is having a competition,

they almost glued onto me.

We're just here to watch the fun.

I heard that the soldiers of Special Service are all like tigers.

Tiger fighting seems interesting.

Okay. Today,

I'll show you

what is called a tiger fight.

This whole company competition

is also to test the results of your practical training.

I hope you can show me the feistiness of Special Company.

Can you do it?

Yes, sir!

The first match, live firing.

As always.

Three soldiers a group.

The team that finishes first in each round advances.

Instructor, announce the entry list.

When I call your name...

(Due to Tiger Special Service's special purpose and pride,)

(other than the training syllabus,)

(there is also the training and assessment programme)

(customized by the chief officer.)

(Its intensity is inversely proportional to the chief officer's kindness.)

(Unfortunately,)

(our chief officer here is)

(Psycho King.)

-Zhang Tian Yu. -Here!

Group Four.

-Hu Hai Tao. -Look at him.

I just ate. I can't look at him.

We're still one person short.

Should we ask around?

Don't bother.

No one will team up with us.

I kind of miss Lu Xiao Tian now.

Group Six.

Yan Po Yue.

Here!

Xiao Yun Jie.

Here!

-What about your third teammate? -Report, sir!

We only have two members.

Company Commander, according to the rules, they should have three members!

The two of them are not qualified to participate!

-Yan Po Yue! -Yes, sir.

According to the rules, you have to find another person to team up with

for the competition.

Report!

I'll team up with Xiao Yue Jie and Yan Po Yue!

Line up!

Yes, sir!

Group Seven.

-Kang Jia. -Here!

-Ye Sen. -Here!

The first challenge.

Fixed target rifle marksmanship test.

All in position!

Rifle check!

Rifle check completed!

Get in firing position!

Ready!

Shoot!

Squad Leader,

you made the right choice to team up with us.

Cut it out.

You two seemed pitiful.

It's sad to see you two lost the qualification.

Fine, fine.

Don't worry, sir.

We'll prove to you that

you made the right choice.

-Report target! -Shooting done!

Target No.1.

9.2 points, 8.2 points, 10.1 points.

Target No.2.

8.3 points, 9.1 points, 10.1 points.

Target No.3.

10.1 points, 9.2 points, 8.1 points.

There are only three bullets.

What does this mean?

Knock down five bottles with three bullets.

This is impossible.

Ready to shoot!

Shoot!

Well done!

Well done!

Impressive.

Yan,

are you seriously cheering for him?

Grenade launcher marksmanship test.

Grab the gear!

Left face!

Quick march!

Bravo! Bravo!

Bravo! Bravo!

Li,

why do you have so many tricky moves?

It's a competition. Of course it has to be fun.

In actual war,

no chariot will stop there foolishly, waiting to be hit.

When it's our companies' turn,

we're going to try your move.

You guys are engineer company.

Don't tell me you're going to move the mines around,

and see which soldier digs faster.

Bravo! Bravo!

Bravo! Bravo!

Find one that you're familiar with.

I'll take this.

Rifle grenade launcher?

That isn't easy to use.

Have you practised before?

Just once.

I feel a connection to this guy.

Next group,

rifle shooting.

Get in firing position!

It's deviated.

Report!

Yes?

Permission to change my rifle.

Reason?

The sight is deviated.

On the battlefield,

can you guarantee that all the guns you get are accurate?

-No. -Shut up and carry on then.

-But sir... -You think only your gun is deviated?

Commander arranged this on purpose.

I told you,

don't underestimate this event.

The only thing you can trust in actual combat

is the skills that you have honed over time.

Petty tricks won't help you.

Done.

Target No.2, shooting done!

I lost.

It's fine.

It's your turn.

Yan,

are you confident?

I'll try.

Well done! Well done!

Stop clapping.

He shot it all!

He shot it all, sir!

He shot it all!

Yan Po Yue shot the grenade from kneeling position.

When they train, it's usually in prone position.

But when facing a moving target,

kneeling position is more advantageous.

Well done! Well done!

Company Commander, Instructor,

Group Six's total score ranks the first.

Okay.

The morning session has ended. We'll continue in the afternoon.

Yes, sir!