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[The White Olive Tree]

[Episode 3]

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

For the past two months back in East Country,

I've been living every day to the fullest.

My new friends here

have given me a deeper understanding

of East Country.

I'm taking my leave.

Okay.

Reporter Song,

what was your shooting schedule today?

Did you get attacked?

I followed a squad and filmed

their crackdown on the remaining armed rebels.

Yet we first ran into a dozen of civilians.

While rescuing them,

those jerks spotted us.

So the fight broke out earlier than planned.

But it was not big in scale.

No big deal.

No big deal? Seriously?

Reporter Song, you're really something.

By the way,

we have a special mission tomorrow.

If you're interested,

you can follow us to film.

Brilliant!

Captain Jiang,

can I use that water

to wash my hair?

I'll do it real quick.

And it can still be used to water the plants.

Your accommodation's been having

water and power cuts lately, right?

Here, we use the water to wash rice first and then water the plants.

Okay,

it's perfect.

Water soaked with rice is nutritious.

It works wonders for hair.

I won't waste it.

Thanks, Captain Jiang.

Song! You're here to wash your hair again?

Is there another blackout?

Song,

you're using the rice water to wash your hair.

And the grains are sticking to your hair.

Do you need a comb?

Reporter Song,

come in, please.

Dry your hair.

It's a new one.

Totally clean.

Well,

I just don't want to mess up your towel.

A comb will be enough.

Here.

Thank you.

There's a mirror over there.

Why is he here?

Does Shen Bei know that?

Or did something happen?

Are you so surprised

to see me here?

But I'm not surprised

to meet you here at all.

Since I arrived here two days ago,

I've heard a lot about you from the soldiers here.

They refer to you

as a gorgeous and brave

female reporter from China.

They're just joking around.

I don't think that's a joke.

There's hot water here.

But I was quite surprised to know

you came to East Country.

I thought...

You thought stepping on the bomb would scare me off

from coming here again?

Sorry,

I underestimated you.

It's okay.

Honestly,

I'm still scared.

Like, really scared.

But I just heard from the soldiers here that

during the mission this morning,

you were charging

at the front so boldly.

As reporters,

we must charge forward,

not back off.

What about you?

What brings you here?

I'm a volunteer.

I should also charge forward,

not back off.

My volunteer service here

is not finished yet.

Last time I went back

just for a temporary break.

Actually, the day we met at the hotpot restaurant,

it was not...

Just forget

about that day.

You just returned.

You must have a lot to handle.

I'll leave you to it.

See you around.

Why did she bolt

faster than a rabbit just like last time?

So fast that I didn't even have time to answer your question.

Captain Jiang.

Reporter Song.

I...

I'm here to take my bag.

Reporter Song,

what's the rush today?

I...

Did someone bully you?

Just tell me.

I'll make him run ten kilometers.

Nope.

Is tomorrow's mission

explosion-proof demining?

How'd you know...

You met Zan today, didn't you?

I gotta go.

Can you really make him run ten kilometers?

[The Next Day]

Come on! Let's go!

Are you strong?

Are you fast?

Sorry.

Due to another blackout at the hotel,

my phone died,

and the alarm didn't go off.

Am I late?

No.

We're just on time.

We also just got ready.

Hop in.

Okay.

Come on.

Thank you.

Zan.

Give me a hand too!

You take this car too?

Of course!

I'm going to protect Reporter Song.

Reporter Song,

see?

Our Zan's a perfect gentleman,

totally outperforming me.

You're right about Instructor Li.

Why did I humiliate myself?

Reporter Song.

Please take a seat inside.

This truck's turn really gives

a strong centrifugal force.

The floor's wet.

Thanks.

Look,

Zan is the best gentleman.

Let me check your scanner.

Alright, here.

Oh, no.

Why is he smiling?

Did he spot something?

Give me your bag.

It's quite heavy.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Why is there no one in this village?

They all evacuated in a hurry.

The minefield left by the armed riots

is way too close to the village.

Yesterday, some farmers stepped on a mine

on their way to the field.

A couple died.

So the villagers were all evacuated to another area.

They won't be back until we finish demining.

Reporter Song.

Please strictly follow our trail.

Be careful

and stay safe.

Oh, okay.

Don't scare her.

If something happens to us, it'll be a heroic sacrifice.

But if something happens to Reporter Song,

it's gonna be your negligence.

If something happens to you two, it'll be my dereliction of duty anyway.

Reporter Song,

how about you follow Zan today?

Let our Instructor Li

take full responsibility for you.

Don't bother.

I'll be extra careful.

Can you at least act like a captain?

You brought it up first, remember?

Okay.

Attention!

Operation.

Go!

Be careful.

September 4th,

1 p.m.—

I've followed a squad led by Lieutenant Jiang Lin

from the East Country Army

to a village 60 kilometers away from Uglai City

for a demining mission.

Put on your vest.

Let me help you.

Thank you.

Done.

Let's go.

Take it slowly.

Roger.

Zan.

There's a tripwire grenade here!

Be careful, everyone!

What is a tripwire grenade?

Literally a mine that explodes with one trip.

Be careful.

Stay here.

Don't get any closer.

Stop.

There's a grenade underneath.

Stay back.

You're still here.

Sure!

Thought you ran away out of fear.

Don't underestimate me.

I dare not.

Clear!

There used to be

a safety pin here,

yet it's been pulled out.

The handle of the grenade

was placed under the mine.

Once the mine was removed,

it'd explode.

So dangerous.

What should we do with this mine?

That's it.

That's all?

Then will it explode?

Are you laughing at me?

I should really have made you run ten kilometers.

Pardon?

Nothing.

No worries.

I've already deactivated the grenade.

Captain.

We just found an anti-personnel bounding mine

and a grenade.

But there's a crack on the handle of this grenade.

Should we just get rid of it on the spot?

Throw it over there.

Have you ever seen a grenade detonation?

Do you want to film this?

Come on.

Cover your ears.

Stand behind me.

Detonation!

Be careful! OK!

Done.

Thank you.

See

if the recording is good.

I told you I'm a doctor.

I need to go into the village to get medicine.

I told you

there's a minefield on the way to the village.

You must wait until we clear the mines before we allow you in.

What's going on here?

Captain Jiang,

here's the thing.

A patient bitten by a viper

is in dire need of antivenom.

But the hospital just ran out of stock.

Only the warehouse in this village

has some of it.

It took me ten minutes to come here.

I need ten more minutes to go back.

I must get the antivenom within half an hour.

Or my patient's life will be in danger.

Dr. Pei,

we know you're desperate to save the patient.

The patient's life matters,

and so does yours.

We must ensure your safety.

You have your duty,

and I have mine.

Captain,

please let me in.

It'll be too late if you still stop me.

I'll go get you the antivenom.

Zan,

don't try to act like a hero.

Don't worry.

I know what to do.

I can nail it faster than others.

I'll guarantee safety.

Tell me the name of the antivenom.

Go and come back quickly.

Here you are.

Thank you.

And the key.

Okay.

Is he also a volunteer?

Yep.

He's a pro at bomb disposal and demining.

He lives in our camp like you.

Be careful!

Thank you.

Are you also Chinese?

What a coincidence.

I'm also Chinese.

My name's Pei Xiaonan.

Are you a reporter?

Yes.

Some time ago,

a TV channel in China

aired a show about East Country.

I quite like it.

But the frequent power cuts here

made me watch it in bits and pieces.

Captain Jiang,

sorry.

I was too anxious.

I'm just kind of a hothead.

But I'm actually a nice guy.

It's okay.

Zan must've destroyed an unblown bomb

on the spot.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

You've been a big help.

You're welcome.

Here.

Thank you.

See you at the camp.

Thanks.

Well, my hands got dirty. Help me wipe them.

You hit me?

Zan...

On the way,

we just ran into a local old man

with a huge sack on his back.

Sir,

don't be afraid.

We're a team sent to clear the mines

for the village.

We are curious.

How heavy is the package you're carrying?

So heavy!

Come on, let's try.

Are you in your 80s?

83.

You're here to help us with the mines.

But I don't have much to offer.

Thank you.

Your camera

is always on.

My bad?

The old man is 83 years old.

You're not into snacks, right?

It's mine now.

Thank you.

Bye.

You don't like snacks?

Then why did you take it?

This way,

he'd feel happier.

Otherwise,

he might think

we don't appreciate the things he gave us.

Goodbye.

Children's happiness is easy to come by.

I want to be a soldier!

Give me!

Give me,

Zoro!

Give me back my ring!

Thanks.

Zoro!

I'm getting angry if you don't give me back!

Give me!

Give me!

Little one,

did you get lost?

It's mine.

Here.

Zan, where have you been?

I've met her before.

I'm really getting angry now!

Give me!

Don't bully the girl.

Give me!

Give me!

You naughty boy.

What are you doing?

Zan!

Hi, Sia.

Why did you bully her?

Thank you.

He doesn't bully me.

We're just having fun.

Did he take your ring?

You seemed anxious.

Because my mom gave that to me

as my wedding gift.

Sooner or later, it will be mine.

You are going to marry me when you grow up anyway.

No way!

Sia!

This is between me and my wife.

Mind your own business.

If I hadn't known Sia before

and seen them have fun together a lot,

I'd have misunderstood it too.

So you knew each other?

May I ask

how you got to know her?

[The Day of the Bombing Attack in Uglai]

I gave her a puppy before.

Zan!

I just heard that you pulled off

another heroic rescue of a damsel in distress.

Who did you save?

How old is she?

What does she look like?

Did she plan on

devoting herself to you?

Unknown age.

Pretty looks.

She did already give herself to me.

Here.

So you saved a dog?

What's wrong?

A dog is a life too.

Just like you.

Zan,

how can you compare me to a dog?

This is a dog.

Yes.

It's indeed a bit cuter than you.

Zan!

There's someone looking for you.

It's a girl.

It's a real girl this time.

Hey little miss,

what do you want from him?

Did he snatch your candy?

Are you the teacher here who teaches landmine disposal?

I want to learn from you

how to dismantle landmines.

Do I have to pay tuition fees?

How much is it?

Can I pay later?

Wait, wait.

Just hold on.

Little miss,

you want to learn how to defuse bombs?

Do you know how dangerous it is?

Look.

Don't fool around

and go home.

Little miss,

could you tell me why you want to learn it?

Because...

Because my dog was killed

by a landmine yesterday.

Could you please wait a minute here?

Don't worry.

I will protect and take care of it

as my own dog.

What's your name,

little miss?

Sia.

Sia.

I believe in you.

Thanks,

Sia.

Won't you miss it?

How can I find you

if you want to see it?

This is my name.

Just ask for Zan here,

and you'll find me.

Zan.

I knew it.

What happened after that?

And then I went on a mission.

Hey!

Stop!

And afterward,

when we were on our way,

-we met someone on a motorbike... -Someone on a motorbike...

Some unlucky guy?

Just over here.

Yes, Captain.

Captain Jiang.

Reporter Song.

Look at your radiant smile!

Is it because you're satisfied with today's shoot?

Indeed.

Reporter Song also wants to do an interview with you.

Yes.

Captain Jiang,

I am wondering if you're available now.

I'd like to interview you about some details

of the mine clearance this time.

I-Interview me?

You want to ask about the demining, huh?

Our demining expert

is a way better person to ask than me!

Zan,

I'll leave you two to it.

Do your best for the interview.

Remember to wash your face and hair.

Make sure you look good on camera!

Don't disgrace me.

There you are.

Please take this seat.

It's okay.

If you find anything wrong,

we can stop the recording

and redo it.

Then let's begin.

Please briefly introduce today's mission.

Our mission today was to

clear a newly discovered minefield.

It was located...

What's wrong?

You don't have to speak like me.

Just be yourself.

Because I'm a reporter,

a less important role,

yet you're the protagonist.

I see.

Then let's start over.

Okay.

Hold on a minute.

What's wrong?

Should I look at the camera

or look at you?

Either works.

I think I'll just look at you.

♫A blue pen♫

♫Gently leaves ink stains♫

♫Writing down your name♫

Don't be nervous

♫Pretending not to care♫

Do it just like a casual talk.

♫The yellow halo♫

♫The messy vibe♫

♫The accelerated breathing♫

♫Naturally remind me♫

Please briefly introduce today's mission.

♫I'm getting way into it♫

Our mission today was to

♫Do-re-mi-fa-sol-sol-sol-mi-re♫

clear a newly discovered minefield.

♫Do-re-mi-fa-mi-fa-mi-re-do♫

This minefield

♫If the wind has a color♫

♫Will you♫

was located at the entrance of a village,

♫See the ordinary me?♫

posing a serious threat to the villagers' safety.

♫Do-re-mi-fa-sol-sol-sol-mi-re♫

Today's demining operation

was carried out by a squad from East Country.

♫Do-re-mi-fa-mi-fa-mi-re-do♫

♫The melody hidden in my heart is made for you♫

♫How I wish I could hear you say♫

♫That you like me too♫

♫If the wind has a color♫

♫Will you♫

♫See the ordinary me?♫

♫Do-re-mi-fa-sol-sol-sol-mi-re♫

♫Do-re-mi-fa-mi-fa-mi-re-do♫

♫The melody hidden in my heart is made for

♫I really want to tell you♫

I'm their technical instructor.

♫I'm so into you♫

♫I'm so into you♫

What's wrong?

Nothing.

So,

will you confront armed rioters

head-on?

Will it be dangerous?

As a volunteer,

my main task

is to train East Country's soldiers

in demining and bomb disposal,

so I mainly work in the back.

Technically, it's not too dangerous.

But

given the complicated

situation here,

I had been mentally ready

for any possible dangers

during the rescue

before I came to East Country,

just like you, Reporter Song.

This is the last question.

If I remember correctly,

this should be the last question.

Yes.

You have a good memory.

The interview is over.

Thank you for your time.

You're welcome.

How do I dismantle this?

I can do it myself.

Pull this.

Here.

Thank you.

Can I interview you too?

Me?

Did your station only send you to East Country?

Two male colleagues of mine were here last week.

But they all went to Hepu.

I saw them switch

from the studio to an outdoor live broadcast on TV.

You usually need two people for the latter one, right?

One is in charge of filming,

and the other is for speaking.

It could be a solo job too.

You just need to find a good angle,

just like when you are taking a selfie.

So you cover

both the on-camera and directing duties?

Recording,

editing,

and satellite transmission

are also part of my job.

Thank you.

You're not exactly what you seem.

What do you mean?

You are not quite the crybaby you appear.

Nothing.

I'll walk you out.

Okay.