Rose and Gun Episode 14 Recap
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During an underwater competition, several foreign team members surfaced prematurely due to malfunctioning oxygen cylinders. This caused concern among the observers. It was later revealed that this was a surprise emergency rescue assessment built into the mission. Some participants' oxygen cylinders only had one-third of the basic oxygen, although the readings were normal, and spare cylinders were hidden underwater, but few found them.
The organizers explained that being a top soldier requires not only strength but also qualities like prioritizing comrades' safety over winning and adapting in extreme situations. The Blue Blade Special Ops Team from the Chinese Navy was announced as the winner, being the first to identify the oxygen issue, responding quickest, and demonstrating strong teamwork.
Captains Wu Si and Zong Qing, who experienced short periods of drowning during the test, were checked and expected to recover from temporary hearing loss after rest, with no impact on future competitions. Later, while exploring a dense forest, Tang Xin and Lan Yangyang discussed how long they would continue searching. They suddenly heard a sound that they identified as a wolf howling, terrifying them. They ran a long distance and eventually confirmed the wolf seemed not to be following.
Shaken, they decided to rest briefly. They noticed the forest had changed, dominated by pine trees, suggesting they had gone deeper than intended and should turn back. They agreed to rest for just five minutes before trying to return. They attempted to start a fire using a fire starter, referencing notes Tang Xin said Wu Si had written in a survival guide, but they couldn't get it to light.
They decided against a fire and instead used a lamp, hoping its light would deter wild animals at night. Exhausted from running all day, they prepared to rest and conserve energy. The military competition continued the next day. Various national elite teams competed, with some being eliminated. The Blue Blade Special Ops Team emerged victorious in the Sniper Honor Match, leading to celebrations among the team.
During their celebration, where they toasted with juice, Yi Nanwang was acknowledged for his impressive performance despite only being in the service for two years. Wu Si received a call from the Chinese Embassy. The military attaché informed him that two Chinese citizens, Tang Xin and Lan Yangyang, were missing in the area, having gone into the forest two days prior, and the hotel had filed a police report.
Wu Si and three other team members were assigned to assist in the search and rescue operation, cooperating with the local police. Upon arrival at the forest entrance, where many tourists start their hikes, they were briefed by the local authorities. They were told they were specially approved to assist due to their connection to the missing persons but were strictly prohibited from carrying weapons and must comply with local laws. They handed over their equipment.
Recognizing the vastness of the forest, Wu Si decided to split their group into two teams: himself with Zong Qing, and Cheng Yuan with Yi Nanwang, to increase their chances of finding the girls. They were warned about wild animals in the forest. Meanwhile, Tang Xin and Lan Yangyang were struggling, lost and exhausted. Lan Yangyang expressed her fatigue and desire to rest, but Tang Xin urged her to keep moving.
However, Lan Yangyang insisted she could not continue without a break. Tang Xin conceded and agreed to a two-minute rest. Tang Xin then began making marks along the path, explaining they were lost and needed to mark their route to avoid going in circles and in case someone might find the marks and follow them. She mentioned that Zong Qing had taught her this method for getting lost in the forest.
Despite the slim hope of rescue, they felt leaving marks was better than nothing. After the brief rest, they continued, determined to find their way out before dark. They checked their remaining supplies, finding only two packs of compressed biscuits, half a piece of bread, and a small bottle of water. Tang Xin insisted Lan Yangyang drink the water, and they decided to keep the empty bottle in case they found more water later.
They worried about their situation if they didn't find a way out the following day. They eventually found a stream, offering some relief and a chance to refill their bottle, boosting their morale. Wu Si and Zong Qing pressed on with their search. Zong Qing asked Wu Si about his ear recovery after the earlier incident, which Wu Si confirmed was fine and wouldn't affect the upcoming competition.
They discussed the search, wondering how far the girls might have wandered while lost and if Yangyang would remember the marking technique Zong Qing had taught her during a trip. They came across a path and decided to follow it, suspecting the girls would stick to a clear route rather than dense woods given their presumed stamina. They proceeded cautiously, calling out Tang Xin and Yangyang's names as they searched.
They discovered signs of a recent campsite and knots tied with domestically made 550-grade paracord. Zong Qing recognized the knots as the type he had taught Tang Xin using a method from a survival guide inspired by Wu Si. This confirmed the girls had been in the area, and they eagerly followed the trail of knots. Continuing to call out their names, Wu Si and Zong Qing finally heard a response. They located Lan Yangyang.
Overwhelmed, Yangyang tearfully rushed to Zong Qing and they hugged. Wu Si quickly asked where Tang Xin was. Yangyang explained that Tang Xin had gone ahead alone in the direction they had come from to try and find a way out. Wu Si instructed Yangyang to stay put while he went after Tang Xin. Tang Xin had indeed gone ahead and was resting when a wolf suddenly appeared nearby. Terrified and alone, she instinctively told the animal to stay back.
As the wolf approached, Wu Si appeared. He calmly told Tang Xin not to be scared and to be quiet. The wolf turned and left. Wu Si assured Tang Xin that the danger had passed and she was safe. He then offered to carry her.
