Rose and Gun Episode 13 Recap
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Lan Yangyang was planning to become a beauty blogger, intending to provide expert analysis of skincare products from a medical perspective. She suggested taking Tang Xin on an international trip, mentioning that their other friends were unable to go and Tang Xin was her last hope. Tang Xin, however, felt like a last resort and declined, citing her busy work schedule. Later, at home, Tang Xin was visibly anxious, constantly checking her phone.
Her father noticed her behavior and playfully teased her about waiting for a message from Wu Si. Tang Xin denied it, claiming she was preoccupied with an article. She tried calling Wu Si, but his number was unavailable, leaving her frustrated and feeling like he had disappeared. Her father offered to ask Wang Lang for information, but she refused, insisting she didn't need to know and wanted to be alone.
Once her father left, Tang Xin expressed her unhappiness and distress at being unable to contact Wu Si. Meanwhile, the Blue Blade Special Ops Team was assembled. The Brigadier announced they would represent the Chinese Navy in the annual International Navy Friendship Competition in An. Captain Wu Si was named the team leader, and Private First Class Yi Nanwang was introduced as a rookie member.
The Brigadier emphasized the competition's significance and the need to uphold the honor of the Navy Marine Corps. As part of their preparation before heading abroad, the team was instructed to visit the Navy Museum to learn about the Navy's history and growth. Tang Xin's father called her, sharing the intelligence he had received from Wang Lang that Wu Si was taking his unit to the museum and urged her to go immediately to see him.
Tang Xin, still claiming to be busy with work, refused and hung up, though her father was confident she would go anyway. Later, Wu Si and his team toured the museum, learning about key historical moments, naval heroes like Wang Wei, the challenging lives of reef garrison soldiers in stilt houses, their reliance on infrequent letters via supply ships, and the development of submarines like Changcheng 200 capable of launching ballistic missiles.
They paid their respects, reflecting on the Navy's journey and expressing their commitment. After their tour, Wu Si's team was given a short break. Tang Xin, who had arrived at the museum, spotted Wu Si and called him, but quickly hung up when he answered. Wu Si was standing behind her and asked why she ended the call. She nervously claimed it was a misdial.
When he asked why she was at the museum, she replied she could be there if he was. Wu Si admitted he thought she had come looking for him. Tang Xin changed the subject to her article, asking if he had read it and why he hadn't replied. Wu Si apologized, explaining he had been in intense lockdown training for the upcoming competition abroad and couldn't receive messages.
Tang Xin then asked about his destination and the duration of his trip. Wu Si commented that her reports were always reliable and reminded her of their previous conversation, stating he was waiting for her response. As his team was called to assemble, Tang Xin asked if he was leaving immediately, expressing a wish for him to show her around the museum since she hadn't explored it.
Before joining his team, Wu Si gave her a small item and promised to give her a tour when he returned. He then departed with his unit. Back at home that evening, Tang Xin was lost in thought while looking at the item from Wu Si. Her father startled her, having noticed the museum brochure she brought back, which she had folded into a heart shape, and teased her about her true reason for visiting the museum.
Separately, Lan Yangyang was getting her beauty blogger career underway. She introduced herself online as King Lan, a medical graduate specializing in skincare science, and began by explaining the difference between chemical and physical sunscreens. Meanwhile, Zong Qing was preparing an emergency kit with supplies like iodine, a thermometer, a whistle, and a compass. A teammate observed him and joked if it was for Lan Yangyang.
Zong Qing confirmed it was, expressing concern for her, especially since she was planning to travel, despite not necessarily heading into the wilderness. The teammate suggested that Wu Si should also prepare something similar, perhaps a survival guide, for Tang Xin, noting her work as an investigative reporter might take her to isolated places, and emphasizing that for girls, showing care is what matters.
Wu Si was later seen sending a document, possibly helpful information or a guide, to Tang Xin. The military team then prepared for their departure. The Chinese Navy team boarded their flight to An for the military competition. At the same time, Lan Yangyang and Tang Xin also arrived in An for their trip. Lan Yangyang immediately started filming for her blog, showcasing their hotel and its beautiful pool, and sharing her initial impressions of her makeup's performance.
She mentioned that her mother was her biggest fan and watched her livestreams more than checking her messages. They went to their room, admiring its unique straw roof shaped like a boat. Though Tang Xin was tired and wanted to rest, Lan Yangyang was eager to take photos by the pool. After taking pictures, they noticed a vendor selling local skincare products by the pool.
They asked about "after-sun recovery" and learned the product was made from the seed extract of a fruit found in the forest, described as a traditional local formula that they harvested themselves. Intrigued, Lan Yangyang asked about the forest's location and if the fruit was easy to find inside. The front desk told them the forest was very close but advised that tourists usually didn't go there and inquired if they had a guide.
Lan Yangyang was determined to go to the forest to find the fruit for her blog, believing it would help her gain followers. Tang Xin was hesitant, pointing out they were in a foreign country, unfamiliar with the area, and Lan Yangyang lacked wilderness survival skills, though Lan Yangyang claimed Zong Qing had taught her the skill of carving on trees.
Lan Yangyang persuaded Tang Xin to accompany her, and they asked for directions to an outdoor supplies store before heading towards the forest. Elsewhere, Han Yuhang saw Tang Xin's social media posts indicating she was overseas and instructed his secretary, Ding, to find out when and where she had traveled. As they journeyed towards the forest, Lan Yangyang began live streaming, excited about the prospect of discovering the special fruit.
Han Yuhang's team managed to contact the individual who had previously supplied information to Tang Xin. Han Yuhang sent an email to this contact, falsely presenting himself as Tang Xin's friend who was taking over her investigation while she was away on assignment, and requested that the contact forward future leads to him.
The contact person, being cautious, sent an email directly to Tang Xin to confirm the identity of the person contacting them and inquire if they should share the information. Meanwhile, in the forest in An, Lan Yangyang asked Tang Xin if the photo she had shown her matched the fruit they were searching for. Tang Xin checked her phone, confirmed the photo's shape didn't match, and commented on Lan Yangyang's inability to spot the correct fruit.
Tang Xin then noticed she had lost cell signal. She suggested they turn back, arguing it was unsafe to venture deeper into the forest without communication. Lan Yangyang dismissed her concerns, optimistically suggesting the signal might improve further inside, and insisted they continue until they found the fruit. The military competition officially began with the first task: a submerged search mission. Teams were required to find hidden mission boxes underwater within a set time limit.
They were informed that they could not swap team members during the task and would be disqualified if they called for rescue. Captain Wu Si assigned himself and Wang Chen as the primary diving team, with Zong Qing and Yi Nanwang providing backup support. Wu Si instructed Wang Chen that they would split up once they were underwater. The dive commenced.
Sometime later, a team member informed Zong Qing that Captain Wu had surfaced, bringing with him a member of An's navy whose oxygen tank had malfunctioned. The team member expressed concern for Captain Chen, who was still underwater.
