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[The White Olive Tree]

[Episode 9]

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

Working in journalism,

I often witness moments

when ordinary people

become heroes.

But there are also

many moments full of malice.

Just as some people say,

there's as much kindness in this world

as malice.

But that's good.

At least half of it is kind.

♫Have you ever found someone♫

♫Who sees right through your smile♫

♫Your eyes♫

♫You're sick from the miles♫

♫Tires are low♫

♫But in his heart♫

♫There's a place to go♫

♫He will be the light and the darkness♫

♫In your highs and lows♫

♫And say, Te Amo♫

♫Still we don't know love♫

♫But I feel strong♫

♫When I'm with you♫

Zan.

♫Just say, Te Amo♫

You...

♫Still we don't know how♫

♫But I feel loved♫

♫When I'm with you♫

Hey, kid.

I brought you a gift.

This is a little star.

It's a prize for your bravery.

Soldier.

Bring the kid to his parents.

You know that boy?

Not really.

But you were worried about his safety

and didn't want that bastard to hurt him.

It's not a bad thing to save someone

for a purpose other than money.

However, you're not the only one in the special force

who's good at shooting.

So,

if you disobey orders again,

leave the special force.

You deserve it.

You're gloating.

You stole my star.

I haven't got even with you yet.

You'd better

get the star back for me.

Otherwise, when you are kicked out of the special force,

I'll strike gongs and beat drums to send you off.

It's just a children's toy.

Isn't it embarrassing to keep it with you every day?

Yet you're reluctant to give it away.

Fine.

Just wait

for the day I get kicked out.

A bar?

There's still a bar open?

Yes.

I heard about it.

It's

on the business street

north of Happo University.

Turns out

you pay attention to this, too.

I remember you said

you want to show people

the real Eastern Country.

If you want to know

how young people in this city live,

you can go there and take a look.

You still remember that?

Of course.

You can also take a break there.

Me?

After all, there have been so many...

unnerving things going on lately.

It'd be great if you could take a break there, too.

Fall in!

Your bracelet...

It's broken.

Have you been wearing it for a long time?

Two years.

Maybe

it really warded off a disaster for you.

Buy a new one and put it on.

But I don't know

where I can get something like this.

I do.

I'll buy you one then.

Okay.

Thank you.

♫In this desert♫

♫Let every wish fly with strength♫

How long is your bracelet?

What's your wrist size?

♫In your eyes♫

♫Let every light and warmth fly♫

Do you want to measure it?

♫Fly to every corner of the world♫

♫Let love take root freely♫

♫Sprout and grow♫

♫Can I make a wish?♫

♫That there's no sadness under every ray of sunshine♫

It's about

this thick.

I got it.

♫Can I make a wish?♫

♫For every story in spring to bloom♫

♫Blossom and travel far♫

Your wrists look thin.

I think one hand is more than enough

to circle it.

How's that possible?

♫Can I make a wish?♫

♫That there's no sadness under every ray of sunshine♫

It's so thin.

♫Can I make a wish?♫

♫For every story in spring to bloom♫

It's probably because your fingers are long.

♫Can I make a wish?♫

Zan.

♫That every injured child is no longer afraid♫

Time to go.

Coming.

♫That every tear reflects the lighthouse♫

I can do this.

♫In this world♫

♫Let every wish fly freely♫

♫Listen to the sound of peace♫

♫Sing gently♫

Be safe.

♫Filled with love and hope♫

You, too.

♫When a mirage♫

♫Disappeared quietly♫

♫The olive tree heard it♫

♫The wish we made♫

Ms. Song.

This is for you.

Try mine

and see if it's sweet.

Sorry.

I was going to give that apple to you.

But you can't taste it anymore.

Thank you.

The apple was sweet.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

It's just that I thought

this would end soon.

But unexpectedly,

the conflict is getting worse.

Those bastards

are becoming more and more despicable.

My country is already poor.

Now, I feel...

helpless.

Song,

I'm really worried...

Worried about what?

I'm worried that my country

is doomed.

There's news!

Let's hope it's big news this time.

Over there! Over there.

Our suffering

has given many people a way to make a living

and helped many people receive honors.

This land

is like a giant tree

full of tragedies.

Everyone from afar

can get some fruit

from the tree.

Then, they leave without looking back

and forget this tree.

I'm sorry.

Sorry, Song.

I'm not criticizing them

or you.

God knows how much I like you.

I said that just now

just because

I found this world a bit ridiculous.

I understand.

Look.

You don't have to pay the money back.

There are many people like you,

who care about the fate of this country

and the fate of the people on this land.

So, I really think...

things will get better.

[Mom]

Mom.

You finally picked up.

I kept calling you, but you didn't answer.

You think you're amazing

just because you took a stupid photo?

No, Mom.

The signal is not good here.

Then why are you still there?

Do you think you're great?

You're seeking quick success.

In the past,

I didn't like getting calls from my mom.

She always said harsh words

that I didn't want to hear...

Don't think you can just keep quiet.

in a self-righteous way.

But now...

Even if you don't come to Dicheng...

the words I used to find harsh

suddenly became warm.

Risking your life to seek the limelight...

I think I want to hear more.

Got it.

I think you're just saying that.

All right. I have to go.

I have a conference call later.

I'm hanging up.

Stay safe.

Okay.

-Thank you. -Sorry.

Do you think I'm an ungrateful person?

What are you sorry for?

You risked your life to save people in my country.

I can't thank you enough.

How can I blame you?

But I do blame you.

It was too dangerous.

If anything had happened to you,

I'd be responsible.

Don't be touched.

This is my quirk.

My mom always says

that I take myself too seriously,

thinking I'm responsible

for everything.

I ask for trouble,

while others may not appreciate it.

How come others don't appreciate it?

Do you think

everyone's ungrateful except you?

I think even Jiang Yu,

who's still young,

knows

you're good to him.

Otherwise, he wouldn't care about you so much.

When he saw the news,

he called you right away.

But I never fulfilled

my promise to him.

After his parents passed away,

I promised him

many times.

The last time I got injured,

I couldn't help telling him

that I'd take him and his grandparents to Eastern Country

at the end of this year

to live with me.

But actually...

I'm totally unsure.

You know what?

I'm actually a very ordinary person.

I think that sometimes,

no matter how hard I try,

there are many things I can't do well.

I can only let others down

and let Jiang Yu down

again and again.

Do you think I can be a good brother?

Will he blame me

or even...

hate me?

No.

He will know

you care about him.

Today, I told someone

there's as much kindness in this world

as malice.

I think

you're one of those who uphold kindness.

So are you.

For us two great, kind men,

we must have a good drink today.

Let's go.

[Bar]

♫Santa♫

♫Won't you listen to me?♫

♫I got a feeling that you just might agree♫

♫You know I haven't been good♫

♫But have I been so bad?♫

♫Gotta have a gift for me too♫

♫In that bag♫

Song.

Let's sit here.

Okay.

♫Santa♫

♫Won't you let me explain?♫

Sir.

Here's the wine list.

♫I thought these rules of yours♫

♫Were just fun and games♫

Thank you.

♫So I'm a little bit naughty♫

Thank you for bringing me to this bar.

♫Maybe not very nice♫

Let me buy you a drink.

♫But there must be a gift for me♫

♫In that bag tonight♫

♫Come on, lemme take a quick peek inside♫

Luckily,

the wine prices here haven't soared.

♫That old bag of yours♫

I'd like to have this one,

♫Watcha trying to hide?♫

please.

♫A box of chocolate♫

This one, please.

Okay.

♫Perhaps a big-screen TV♫

♫Or some shiny silver keys♫

♫To a new car maybe♫

♫Santa♫

♫I think we both already know♫

Here are your drinks.

This is for you.

Thank you.

♫You're gonna gimme something good♫

This is for you.

♫When you go♫

Thank you.

♫Keep those two turtle doves♫

♫And that old pear tree♫

♫I know that big red bag♫

The prices of material things will rise,

♫Has something special for me♫

but that of spirit can't.

Alcohol is spirit.

Yes.

Alcohol is spirit.

Sasin.

I really like the way you are now.

♫Come on, Santa baby♫

♫Please don't make me beg♫

♫I know you're a sweetheart♫

♫No matter what that old grinch said♫

In Chinese,

♫You think little Jacky and Jill♫

there's a phrase that means

♫Would notice one gift gone?♫

"living in a befuddled way as if drunk or in a dream."

♫Let's open up that bag♫

Some books say

it's a bad phrase.

♫And see what you got going on♫

♫Santa♫

But I think

♫Won't you listen to me?♫

it's so charming.

♫I got a feeling that you finally see♫

♫Although I haven't been good♫

♫You know I'm not so bad♫

Living in a befuddled way as if drunk or in a dream.

♫Gotta have a gift for me too♫

♫In that bag♫

♫Let's open that thing right up♫

♫And take a quick peek inside♫

If I had good wine like this

♫There's gotta be something floating around in there for me♫

and were in a beautiful dream like this very moment,

♫Maybe near that bottom corner♫

I'd be willing to not wake up again.

♫Something simple but something special♫

Never again!

♫Aw, Santa baby♫

♫Please don't make me beg, please♫

♫Please, Santa, please♫

In Chinese, there's also a line in a poem that goes,

"I only wish to get drunk and never be sober."

♫Aw, Santa, please, just lemme take a quick look♫

Wish

we'd never be sober.

Hey, everybody.

Cheer up!

Cheers.

Hello,

Ms. Song.

Kid.

Are you an adult?

Can you drink here?

We shouldn't be surprised

to see you here.

I'm not surprised.

I just think he's a buzzkill.

How did you offend him this time?

His toy was stolen.

I just took his...

That girl

looks familiar.

That's Dr. Pei.

Ms. Song.

You're pretty,

but coming here dressed like this...

isn't good enough.

You should be dressed like Dr. Pei.

Dr. Pei

is not just good-looking.

She's popular

because she's good at dancing.

What?

You think I'm not good at dancing?

Boy,

watch carefully.

He's dancing well.

I need to use the bathroom.

Ms. Song.

I'm blushing.

Fortunately, I drank.

What a coincidence!

Why are you here?

It's not a coincidence.

It's him who told me about this bar.

What would you like to drink?

My treat.

No, thanks.

No.

You

gave me an apple today.

It's my turn to treat you now.

Okay.

Waiter.

Can I help you?

White wine.

Okay.

Thank you.

Your drink, sir.

Thank you.

Cheers.

Do you usually drink?

I don't drink much.

But among the volunteers,

there's a Russian

who carries some wine with him every day.

When he's sleepy,

he drinks some wine

to refresh himself.

Are you okay?

I just went back

and got some sleep.

I'm quite energetic.

If I were you,

I wouldn't have woken up so soon.

Once, I slept from 10 AM

to 5 PM.

The explosion outside

didn't wake me up.

How sleepy were you?

What did you just say?

It was too noisy.

I didn't catch that.

I said,

why were you sleeping like a rock?

I don't know.

Anyway, when I woke up,

order on the streets had been restored.

By the way,

the bomb left a crack

in the wall of the place where I lived.

Is this good?

Do you want to try it?

Sure.

Why does it taste like this?

It's like drinking bullets.

Waiter.

What's so funny?

Not really.

Maybe

it's just that the music tonight is too relaxing,

and the bouquet of wine is too indulgent.

The blurry lights

are like a dream,

taking us away from the battlefield.

♫A blue pen♫

♫Gently leaves ink stains♫

♫Writing down your name♫

♫Pretending not to care♫

♫The yellow halo♫

♫The messy vibe♫

♫The accelerated breathing♫

♫Naturally remind me♫

♫I'm getting way into it♫

♫Do-re-mi-fa-sol-sol-sol-mi-re♫

They're dancing pretty well.

♫Do-re-mi-fa-mi-fa-mi-re-do♫

♫If the wind has a color♫

♫Will you♫

♫See the ordinary me?♫

Do you want to dance?

♫Do-re-mi-fa-sol-sol-sol-mi-re♫

♫Do-re-mi-fa-mi-fa-mi-re-do♫

I'm not good at dancing.

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

I'm not like them,

♫How I wish I could hear you say♫

who have a natural gift for dancing.

♫I'm so into you♫

If I dance,

it will be awkward.

♫I'm so into you♫

Then are you going back?

Yes.

Let me walk you back.

Are you drunk?

No.

I said I'd treat you.

Let's go.

Are you cold?

No.

It was a bit hot inside.

The temperature is perfect now.

It's cool.

♫When the moonlight♫

♫Glows on you♫

♫A soft glowing ring♫

Do you want

♫You're dancing in the grace♫

to dance?

Dance?

♫Moonlight, touch your face♫

There are

only the two of us here.

♫Weave their dreams away♫

If you take a misstep,

no one will laugh at you,

♫Let the stars fall in space♫

and you won't feel awkward.

♫As you're moving close to me♫

♫My heart will never believe♫

♫Cause you're so beautiful♫

♫This love will never change♫

♫Halo on your side♫

♫You are so beautiful♫

♫Like angel from the stars♫

♫Over in the sky, tonight♫

Hey, what are you two guys doing here?

Don't you see that?

The prince and the princess are dancing.

♫When the moonlight♫

♫Glows on you♫

♫Each step is singing in the light♫

♫The song of snowing the white♫

♫Moonlight♫

♫Touch your face♫

♫All the shine of a thousand spotlights♫

♫All the feelings♫

♫I can't deny♫

♫As you're moving close to me♫

♫My heart will never believe♫

♫Cause you're so beautiful♫

♫This love will never change♫

♫Halo on your side♫

♫You are so beautiful♫

♫Like angel from the stars♫

♫Over in the sky, tonight♫

I think this song

is not suitable for us.

Why?

No reason.

Dr. Pei,

why do I feel

you are afraid of me?

Are you shy?

Don't be so full of yourself.

I'm not afraid of you.

I'm not shy.

Then why are you running away?

I need to use the bathroom.

Can't I?

I'll see you at the bar.

Ms. Song and Zan have left.

Who told you I was looking for them?

Mind your own business.

You're so ungrateful.

Is it still because of that stupid star?

What stupid star?

Alright.

I'll get it back for you.

Okay?

What?

How...

How are you going to get it back for me?

I know that boy,

and I know where he lives.

I'll ask him for it cheekily.

Why are you staring at me?

You don't believe me?

I don't want to see your long face

every time we meet

as if I owed you a lot of money.

Then...

-I... -Then...

Then you still don't know me.

When I see you angry,

I...

I feel very happy.

Well, you...

So, I'm not getting it back for you.