Operation: Special Warfare Episode 31 Recap
> Operation: Special Warfare Recap
After Qin Guan's encouragement, Xu Dongdong finally began to come to terms with her grief, and Ning Meng subtly gave Qin Guan a thumbs-up in acknowledgment. With the chairman of the Global Energy Conference and his delegation soon to visit, security was paramount. Blue Lightning's double sniper tactic was a crucial part of the security plan, and with Lin Yi's death, it needed to be reinforced.
Qin Guan concluded that training another main sniper within Blue Lightning in such a short time was impossible. The only viable option was a temporary secondment. He identified Qu Bo from the Special Training Team as the only sniper whose skill level was comparable to the late Lin Yi. The detachment leader acknowledged that securing Qu Bo would be challenging, as he was Captain Zhao's prized sniper.
Qin Guan submitted an official report, and the detachment leader agreed to handle the matter. Meanwhile, Wu Jie was being closely monitored by a subordinate sent by Wu Mei. Frustrated by the constant surveillance, Wu Jie offered her a card with 500,000 yuan in it, telling her to take a couple of days off. However, the subordinate pointed out that if Wu Mei were to make a video call, Wu Jie would be in trouble, so she insisted on staying.
She then began to sow discord between Wu Jie and Wu Mei, noting that as his sister, Wu Mei was still too hard on him. Wu Jie tried to charm her, suggesting he could offer her even more money and become her new boss, but she cleverly deflected, urging him to focus on making plans for his future instead. Qu Bo was also in a poor state, deeply affected by Lin Yi's sacrifice.
They had grown up together, constantly bickering and competing, but their bond was incredibly strong. He had always imagined their friendly rivalry would last a lifetime. Captain Zhao offered words of comfort, acknowledging Lin Yi's admirable sacrifice. During this conversation, Captain Zhao received a call from the detachment leader, summoning him to his office. Before leaving, Captain Zhao encouraged Qu Bo to maintain his spirits, reminding him not to let anyone look down on their team.
In the detachment leader's office, Captain Zhao was informed of the decision to second Qu Bo to Blue Lightning. He vehemently disagreed, stressing that Qu Bo was their best sniper and integral to the Special Training Team's missions. He suspected Qin Guan was behind the request, feeling that Blue Lightning already received preferential treatment with equipment and now wanted their personnel too.
The detachment leader clarified it was his decision and an order that Captain Zhao had to obey, urging him to consider the bigger picture. Furious, Captain Zhao immediately confronted Qin Guan, accusing him of being underhanded and asking why he had to poach "his" soldier. Qin Guan explained that it was a mission requirement, emphasizing that Qu Bo was a member of the detachment, not solely Captain Zhao's.
He stated that given the urgency of the task, Qu Bo was the only one in the entire detachment who met Blue Lightning's basic requirements. This comment further enraged Captain Zhao, who perceived it as an insult to his team's capabilities. He accused Qin Guan of trying to humiliate him and stormed off, threatening to have the application withdrawn.
When Qu Bo received the transfer notice, Captain Zhao tried to convince him to take sick leave to avoid it, but Qu Bo firmly declared his desire to join Blue Lightning. This defiance infuriated Captain Zhao, who had dedicated eight years to training him. Despite Captain Zhao's emotional ultimatum—either go to Blue Lightning and cease to be his soldier, or take sick leave and stay—Qu Bo chose Blue Lightning.
As he left with Qin Guan and Wen Jing, his disappointed Special Training Team comrades labeled him a "traitor." Wen Jing assured Qu Bo that his former teammates would eventually understand his decision. Upon arriving at Blue Lightning's male dormitory, Qu Bo saw the only empty bed laden with fruits and assumed it was a welcome gesture. However, Guo Xiaowei angrily threw Qu Bo's belongings off, proclaiming it was "Lin Yi's bed!"
Realizing his mistake, Qu Bo felt awkward and offered to sleep on the floor. Chen Haozhe then gave Qu Bo his own bed to use. Chen Haozhe tried to unite the team, clarifying that it wasn't that Qu Bo wanted to join, but that Blue Lightning needed him. Despite this, Guo Xiaowei continued to be hostile and isolate Qu Bo. Later, Qu Bo approached Yang Shu, offering to be her observer so he could blend in quickly.
Yang Shu bluntly rejected him, stating he didn't deserve to be her observer. Qin Guan gathered the team and, presenting Lin Yi's sniper rifle, officially welcomed Qu Bo as Blue Lightning's new sniper. This was a difficult moment for everyone, especially Xu Dongdong, who struggled to accept someone taking Lin Yi's place. Elsewhere, Chen Haozhe visited Xiao Rou in the hospital, upset that she hadn't told him about her appendicitis surgery.
Xiao Rou admitted she didn't want to trouble him, but Chen Haozhe insisted she should rely on him. During their conversation, Xiao Rou expressed her long-standing affection for him, questioning how long she would have to wait. Chen Haozhe explained his reluctance to commit; as an armed police special forces member, he faced dangerous missions and was always prepared for injury or even sacrifice.
He didn't want to burden her or ruin her life if something were to happen to him. Xiao Rou, understanding his intentions came from a place of care, interpreted his reluctance as a form of love and expressed her willingness to wait. Qin Guan later confronted Chen Haozhe about his relationship with Xiao Rou. Chen Haozhe admitted he liked her but feared dragging her down due to the dangers of his military life.
Wen Jing advised him not to carry such a burden and to consider his own feelings. Chen Haozhe promised to give Xiao Rou a clear answer after the current mission. Meanwhile, Qu Bo felt dejected, struggling to integrate into Blue Lightning. He spoke with Qin Guan, expressing doubt about his suitability for the team. Qin Guan clarified that by offering Yang Shu the sniper position, Qu Bo was not helping but insulting her.
He emphasized that in Blue Lightning, everything had to be earned through fair competition. Qin Guan announced that he would arrange a simulated competition between Qu Bo and Yang Shu, with the winner becoming the sniper. This helped Qu Bo understand that Blue Lightning valued merit and direct challenge, which was the true way to respect both Yang Shu and the team.
Motivated, Qu Bo immediately challenged Yang Shu to a fair competition for the sniper position, reigniting her competitive spirit. Later, in the dormitory, Guo Xiaowei accidentally called Qu Bo "Lin Yi" while offering him fruit, creating an awkward silence. During a training session, Blue Lightning encountered the Special Training Team. Zheng Zhong from the Special Training Team made sarcastic remarks about Qu Bo, provoking a heated argument. Both sides pressured Qu Bo to choose a side.
Qu Bo tried to de-escalate by telling his former teammates to leave, but this only intensified the conflict. Qin Guan and Captain Zhao quickly intervened, ordering both sides to shake hands and apologize, which Guo Xiaowei and Zheng Zhong reluctantly did.
