Operation: Special Warfare Episode 35 (Ending) Recap
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During the intense struggle, Guo Xiaowei's team reported successful bomb defusals, but time was running out before the conference guests were scheduled to enter. Qin Guan managed to deliver a what seemed to be a fatal blow to Wu Mei, but Ning Meng, weakened from her wounds, collapsed from blood loss. A pale Qin Guan urged Guo Xiaowei over the comms to continue the bomb disposal. However, Wu Mei was not dead.
She regained consciousness and lunged for the detonator again. Lying on the floor, Qin Guan and Ning Meng desperately clasped hands. As Ning Meng felt her strength fading, she told Qin Guan she couldn't go on. He pointed to the national flag on their shoulders, reminding her of their oath. Drawing strength from each other, they recited their motto—"Loyal, loyal, loyal. Always prepared for war. . . Use me for the first battle. Use me to win!"
—and struggled back to their feet. They engaged Wu Mei in a final, brutal fight, sustaining more injuries before finally killing her. With her last bit of strength, Ning Meng smashed the detonator. Exhausted and bleeding heavily, Qin Guan held Ning Meng's hand as they both collapsed, vowing to protect her for the rest of his life. They finally found peace only when a report confirmed that all bombs had been successfully defused and the venue was safe.
Ning Meng eventually woke up in a hospital bed, surrounded by her Blue Lightning teammates. Qin Guan, in a wheelchair, soon joined them, exchanging jokes but still showing protective concern for Ning Meng. The teammates playfully teased them, revealing that Ning Meng had called out Qin Guan's name while unconscious, and Qin Guan had constantly ordered her not to die during her coma. Qin Guan, feigning annoyance, quickly ushered everyone out of the room, leaving just him and Ning Meng.
Wen Jing, understanding, discreetly pushed Qin Guan's wheelchair closer to Ning Meng's bed before leaving. Ning Meng mentioned her legs felt numb, and Qin Guan, using his only functional arm, gently massaged them. They continued to playfully argue, with Qin Guan suggesting Ning Meng become his superior, only for Ning Meng to feign illness, creating a lighthearted atmosphere between them. Meanwhile, Pan Xiaorou had taken leave to care for Chen Haozhe.
He had lost four fingers in the battle, and, burdened by his injury, he sternly told her they were unsuitable, believing he would be a burden and didn't want to be pitied as a "useless person." Xiaorou, however, was unwavering. She declared that she had made up her mind and would follow him no matter what, emphasizing that his sacrifice for many lives was a source of pride, and that as long as he was alive, nothing else mattered.
Witnessing her courage and resolve, Chen Haozhe realized his own selfishness in trying to push her away. He confessed his feelings, acknowledging Xiaorou's bravery in their relationship. They embraced, vowing to marry each other, sealing their commitment with a pinky swear. Six months later, Operation Lightning was officially declared complete, and every member of Blue Lightning received a military medal.
Before the team disbanded, they visited Lin Yi's memorial, sharing with him that they had successfully dismantled the S Group and completed the operation. Qin Guan expressed that Lin Yi would always be the pride of Blue Lightning, and half of their military medals would forever belong to him. The team grew emotional about their impending disbandment, with Wen Jing acknowledging the profound significance Blue Lightning held for each of them. Chen Haozhe also returned to bid his comrades farewell.
As Ning Meng and Qin Guan walked through the military camp, reflecting on how quickly their paths had crossed and now diverged, Qin Guan jokingly mused that perhaps the detachment leader would order Blue Lightning not to disband, sending them on more missions. Just then, Qin Guan received a call—a new mission. His jest had come true; Blue Lightning was called into action once more, ready to deploy to a new battlefield and fulfill their ongoing mission.
