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[The White Olive Tree]

[Episode 17]

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

Your comfort is too perfunctory.

It's true.

If you truly desire something,

then one day,

you'll get it.

Who said that?

You?

I experienced it myself.

Everything that I truly desired

came true.

What are they?

What could make you

truly desire them?

Is Ran at home?

I'm home.

Granny Wang.

Ran.

Please come in.

Help Granny with something.

What's wrong, Granny?

I'm getting old.

My eyes don't work well anymore.

I can't get the thread in.

Look at your eyesight.

You're almost like this old lady.

Let me do it.

Granny.

So you have a guest.

Your boyfriend?

No wonder

you can't thread a needle now.

No, Granny.

-It's not like that. -What do you mean no?

See, it's so late now.

You two aren't watching the TV,

nor playing games.

What else could it be other than dating?

Staring at each other?

It's done, Granny.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you, young man.

You're welcome.

Dating is a good thing.

Don't be shy about it.

Alright.

I'll leave you alone.

I'm leaving.

Grandma, I'll go with you.

I have to leave too.

If there's something wrong,

can I call you?

Of course.

Here, Granny.

Are you really leaving?

Are you two really not in a relationship?

We're really leaving.

Luo Zhan.

I'm going for a follow-up appointment today.

You...

I'll go with you.

You don't need to accompany me.

Just wait for me outside of the clinic.

I have something to tell you.

How did it go?

You haven't been here for a long time.

What did the doctor say?

Still fine.

Still fine?

Why didn't you ask me

the reason I suddenly changed my mind

to see a doctor?

I won't ask.

I know why.

It's because of Reporter Song.

Reporter Song came to see me before.

She came to see you?

Because of Jiang Yu's matter?

Yes.

What did you two talk about?

I'm not allowed to know?

Luo Zhan.

Do you think Reporter Song

is nice?

She is,

but not as nice as you.

Don't be too happy.

When Reporter Song came to me,

I told her

human judgment

is impossible to separate from personal emotions.

So my judgment of you

is not necessarily objective.

It's emotions at play.

Even a person as rational as me

can't avoid it.

Okay.

Then I think

you won't refuse

my request to go back to work, right?

We signed a contract.

How could I refuse you?

But I have one more request.

Sure

Even 100 is fine.

I still want to be a volunteer,

so I need to regain my physical fitness.

I want to have training time every day.

Sure, as long as you want.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Let's head to the office now.

You start working today.

It's me.

I know.

It suddenly occurred to me

that I haven't officially thanked you for "Candy".

Let me treat you to dinner.

Sure.

Let's do it today.

Today's weather is nice.

It's a good day.

Okay.

What do you want to eat?

Hotpot?

Cantonese cuisine?

I want to eat the food you make.

This can't baffle me.

See you tonight then.

By the way,

I suddenly remembered that

we can't be at my house tonight.

Then come to my house.

Okay. See you tonight.

See you tonight.

Sister, you look happy today.

I am.

It must be your boyfriend who cheered you up.

I told you.

Girls are easy to cheer up.

Take a seat.

I'll go wash the vegetables.

I'll help.

Let's do it together.

Help me peel the garlic.

Okay.

Do you have a pot at home?

I do.

On top of that thing.

I see it.

Let me do it.

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

♫When the moonlight♫

♫Glows on you♫

♫A soft glowing ring♫

♫You're dancing in the grace♫

♫Moonlight, touch your face♫

♫Weave their dreams away♫

♫Let the stars fall in space♫

♫As you're moving close to me♫

♫My heart will never believe♫

I like you so much.

Me too.

♫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♫

♫Cause you're so beautiful♫

♫Like angel from the stars♫

♫Over in the sky, tonight♫

Here.

Let me tell you something.

I resigned today.

Although the previous matter has been settled,

based on my current state,

[BDI-21, Moderate Depression]

It's irresponsible to keep being a journalist.

I want to resign.

Is that

a well-considered decision?

Yes.

I think the most important thing for me now

is to adjust my condition

and think about what to do next.

Is your mood okay?

You must be a little upset.

After all, you've been there for so long.

Nonetheless,

at this juncture,

I can finally relax.

Have you decided what to do in the future?

Haven't yet.

I don't think I'm suitable for journalism.

Maybe I have to change my job.

Then I'll go

be a museum curator.

If you like it,

being a curator is great too.

But I think

you did a good job as a journalist.

Your previous

news documentaries

and event coverage

are all done well.

I just don't want you

to have too much burden

and pressure.

It's better to take it easy.

Didn't you say you wanted to write a book?

I think that suits you.

I think you have a point.

Are you silly?

Who is silly?

I'm training them.

Stand still.

Attention!

[Silly]

I realise you like to write words randomly.

But I don't like you writing this word.

I want you to write another two words for me.

Which two words?

Li Zan.

[Li Zan]

♫A blue pen♫

♫Gently leaves ink stains♫

♫Writing down your name♫

♫Pretending not to care♫

How did you know?

♫The yellow halo♫

♫The messy vibe♫

♫The accelerated breathing♫

♫Naturally remind me♫

Write it for me,

okay?

♫I'm getting way into it♫

♫Do-re-mi-fa-sol-sol-sol-mi-re♫

Fine, I'll write it.

♫Do-re-mi-fa-mi-fa-mi-re-do♫

♫If the wind has a color♫

♫Will you♫

♫See the ordinary me?♫

[Li Zan]

♫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 you♫

♫How I wish I could hear you say♫

[Song Ran]

♫That you like me too♫

♫If the wind has a color♫

♫Will you♫

♫See the ordinary me?♫

♫I'm so into you♫

Ran.

I will miss you very much after you leave.

To be honest, since both you and Shen Bei have left,

we feel clueless.

You guys can do this.

Call me if you need any help.

I'm only leaving the station,

not the earth.

We will have a farewell dinner for you tonight.

Whatever you want to eat,

feel free to order.

I have plans with someone today.

Maybe next time.

You have plans?

I was wondering why you seem different now,

looking so happy even after resigning.

It's because there's something on.

I'm going.

Don't.

Why are you in such a hurry?

Here.

Why are you so happy?

It's a secret.

Let's go.

Why are you laughing?

I...

I'm laughing at you being funny.

What's so funny about me?

Do you know what I'm looking at?

What are you looking at?

I'll tell you later.

Let's go.

Ran,

I'm going to Jiangcheng to see Dad tomorrow.

Do you want to go and relax together?

I do.

Sure.

Then,

I'll pick you up at 7 a.m. tomorrow.

Okay.

Zan.

Let me know when you reach home.

Okay.

[I'm home. Go to bed early.]

Okay.

Good night.

See you tomorrow.

What's wrong with you?

Did you get into a relationship?

Go to sleep.

Humph.

Yes.

I'm in a relationship now.

I like him.

I like him so much.

There's a fruit stall over there.

Let's buy some more fruits.

We bought enough.

There's no need.

My family isn’t that formal with etiquette.

There is a need.

It's my first time visiting.

Does you dad drink?

He doesn't smoke or drink.

So it's hereditary.

You really don't have to buy it.

My dad is easy to get along with.

He would be happy just to meet you.

Really?

What about your mum?

It's all your fault.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I didn't even get to prepare a gift.

My mum has passed.

You don't need to buy gifts either.

It's been more than ten years.

Sir, I'll get these.

How much are they?

A total of 140 yuan.

Okay.

You don't need to buy so much.

My dad is not a monkey.

He can't eat it that much.

No matter how much fruit I eat,

I won't become a monkey.

You're being petty

for not willing to buy them.

Looking for someone

is like looking for something.

The harder you try, the more you can't find it.

If you stop looking for him,

he might appear one day.

You don't need to rush.

Dad, why are you out?

Are you afraid I can't recognize the way home?

I came out for a walk.

It's just a coincidence.

Uncle Li.

No need. I don't understand anyway.

I'll just do as you say.

Miss Song.

Just call me Ran.

"Ran" in "rising steadily"?

Yes.

A nice name.

Thank you, Uncle Li.

Looks like Ran has found the person she's looking for.

Let's go home.

I've paid.

Thank you, sir.

What do you mean?

Your father came to my house

a long time ago to fix the pipes.

At that time,

I was calling everywhere trying to find you.

So you've liked me

since a long time ago.

Ran,

next time when you can't find him, come to me.

I'll help you find him.

Okay.

The next time you can't find me,

stay where you are.

I'll come to you.

Okay.

Zan, take care of Ran.

I'll cook for you two.

Uncle Li,

let me cook for you.

You...

I'm good at cooking too.

You can ask Li Zan.

You can do it next time.

It's your first time here at our house.

Try our Li family's specialty dishes first.

Okay.

You resemble your dad a lot.

Even the atmosphere at home feels the same.

Let me show you around.

Zan,

can I go check out your room?

Let's go.

All these books from school,

you actually kept them?

My dad brings them along

wherever he goes.

He never thought they were heavy.

Your dad treats you so well.

Yeah.

I'll treat you well too.

I didn't know you could eat so much.

I'm afraid I can't afford it in the future.

This fish tastes good.

I thought you told me not to eat?

My bad, alright?

Ran,

thank you.

Last time,

when Zan just came back from the Eastern Country,

although he kept smiling,

I know his condition was bad.

He had something on his mind.

He only stayed for one night and left.

He hurried back to Liangcheng,

saying he had something to do.

But I know

he's afraid that I'll find out

and didn't want me to know.

Because, first of all,

I know his personality.

Second, I knew I couldn't help him.

So I didn't stop him.

That day, I saw his silhouette from behind and was terrified.

I thought he might have been ruined.

Then, I prayed

that God

will let him meet someone who can reach his heart.

This time I see him,

he is also smiling all the time.

But I can tell

that he's genuine very happy.

It's happiness.

I think it's happiness.

So,

thank you.

Uncle Li.

Ran.

as a father,

I would always be selfish for my child.

So I have a request to you.

Please

continue to make Zan happy.

Is that okay?

I feel assured

only if you promise me.

I'll do my best to be good to Zan.

Please do so.

Uncle Li asked me if I am free tomorrow,

and if I stay one more day?

You agreed?

Well, I don't have to work now.

It's nice to stay here

for another day.

You're done showering?

I ate more during dinner than lunch.

What did you say?

Do you want to take a shower?

I...

I didn't bring my pajamas.

You can wear my shirt first.

Okay.

Get into bed soon.

Don't catch a cold.

You can't look at this.

Let me see.

Don't look.

Your mum is so beautiful.

She died of illness.

Except for photos,

I can't recall exactly how she looks

from memory.

Uncle Li

is handsome too.

Then why didn't your dad

start a new relationship after that?

He said when I was young,

he was afraid of finding a stepmother who would treat me badly.

Then he said he got used to being alone.

Actually, his job involves interacting with many people,

so finding another one isn't difficult.

I also know that

there's someone who still likes him.

But he just doesn't want

to build a new family.

I think Uncle Li

wants to leave everything to you

and doesn't want to share it with another family.

This hairstyle is cool.

That's all for today.

Your hair has dried too.

Let's go to sleep.

I'm going back to the study.

Here.

Sleep tight.

Good night.

Good night.

Close your eyes.

I'll go now.

I ranked fifth in class on the monthly exam.

I'm not trying to be chatty,

it’s just that Ms. Fu asked me to let you know.

Still so stubborn.

Thank Ms. Fu for me.

I'm in my hometown in Jiangcheng.

I'll pass you a gift when I'm back.

It will surprise you.

I'm the one who took the exam.

Why do I need to thank Ms. Fu?

Gifts and surprises are allowed.

Sleep early.

So naggy.

What's wrong?

I can't fall sleep.

Weren't you sleepy just now?

Why can't you fall asleep?

I was sleepy when you were here.

But after you left,

you took away my sleepiness too.

Now,

I'm here to get my sleepiness back.

You want to wake Dad up?

Alright.