Rose and Gun Episode 21 Recap
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While held captive, Tang Xin questioned Han Yuhang about why he had followed her to Roman. Han Yuhang explained that he knew she was investigating the illegal salvaging of underwater relics and had come to help her. Tang Xin was hesitant to share her findings, expressing mistrust, but Han Yuhang pressed her, pointing out their uncertain future. He admitted that he suspected his own family might be involved, a suspicion that began when he learned about a certain email account.
He had tried to meet the informant but failed, leading him to follow her as he had no leads of his own. He pledged to do everything possible to make his family stop if they were proven to be involved. Meanwhile, Tang Xin's disappearance caused concern. Mr. Tian attempted to contact her but her phone was off.
He spoke to Hai, who was searching for her in Roman, confirming he had reported her missing to the police, though they were unhelpful. Mr. Tian instructed Hai not to worry Tang Tang Xin's family yet, but to keep searching and pushing the local police. Separately, Han Zhangzhou was searching for his brother, Han Yuhang, who had not returned to his hotel and whose whereabouts were unknown to his secretary and family back home.
Elsewhere, Lan Yangyang, having recovered her spirits, resumed her live stream as "King Lan," focusing on a "moms-to-be" theme due to her own pregnancy. She advised pregnant viewers on which cosmetic ingredients to avoid, listing retinol, vitamin A, benzophenones, 2-fluorotoluene, ethanol, and salicylic acid as strong irritants. She emphasized checking ingredient lists and ideally avoiding makeup altogether during pregnancy for the health of both mother and baby.
After the stream ended, she accidentally stepped on cosmetics on the floor and fell. Back at sea, the naval fleet received a request from the International Maritime Bureau to rescue a foreign cargo ship hijacked by pirates. Brigadier Wang informed Captain Wu Si that the pirates were likely already onboard and holding hostages, necessitating a covert boarding operation to ensure their safety. Wu Si was tasked with the mission.
The hijacked vessel was, unbeknownst to the naval team initially, the same ship where Tang Xin and Han Yuhang were being held by traffickers. Hearing gunfire erupt elsewhere on the ship, their guard fled. Tang Xin and Han Yuhang began attempting to untie themselves. Under the cover of night, Wu Si led his special forces team in a discreet boarding of the cargo ship, avoiding detection by the pirates.
Tang Xin and Han Yuhang managed to free themselves but found themselves trapped as pirates were now swarming the ship. Wu Si's teams began clearing sections of the vessel. When one team was discovered, a firefight broke out, alerting the remaining pirates. The special forces then engaged the pirates directly. As the battle raged, Tang Xin and Han Yuhang tried to find the ship's safe room, growing increasingly anxious from the sounds of combat nearby.
Using smoke grenades, Wu Si's team advanced against the pirates who were using the ship's layout for cover. The team successfully eliminated the resistance and secured the area where hostages were believed to be held. However, just as the immediate threat seemed over, a lone pirate who had evaded the sweep encountered Tang Xin and Han Yuhang, taking them hostage on the deck with a pistol and a grenade.
Tang Xin was frightened but felt a sense of relief upon seeing Captain Wu Si arrive with his team. Wu Si and Yi Nanwang coordinated a plan. The pirate was using Tang Xin as a shield, preventing a clear shot. Wu Si calmly spoke to the pirate while preparing for a shot, calculating the ship's sway. He instructed Yi Nanwang to fire at a precise moment during the ship's movement. Yi Nanwang successfully shot the pirate.
The pirate's grenade detonated during the confrontation, and Wang Chen was injured in the explosion. With the pirate neutralized, Tang Xin and Han Yuhang were safely rescued. Back home, Bai Zijian, Wang Chen's husband, felt a sudden unease and watched old videos of her training, seemingly sensing her distress or danger. Lan Yangyang went to the hospital after her fall. Doctors confirmed her baby was safe, alleviating her fear. She began frequently visiting Lin Lan, who was heavily pregnant.
During one visit, they received news that Wang Chen's mother-in-law, Mrs. Bai, had fallen. Lan Yangyang and Lin Lan, accompanied by Lin Lan's son Wang Zhaoyang, rushed to the hospital to help. Despite her pregnancy, Lin Lan was active, but Lan Yangyang took on tasks like handling hospital fees, showing concern for Lin Lan's condition. On the ship heading back, Wu Si approached Han Yuhang on deck, advising him not to stand too close to the railing.
Han Yuhang thanked Wu Si for saving him a second time. He expressed his surprise that Wu Si, whom he believed was Tang Xin's boyfriend, hadn't known she was going to Roman, stating he wouldn't have let her go alone. He acknowledged Tang Xin's work as inherently dangerous and asked Wu Si to help keep her safer in the future, to which Wu Si simply thanked him for the reminder. On the journey home, Lin Lan unexpectedly went into labor.
After waking up, Tang Xin sought out Wu Si and found him standing on deck duty. She watched him from a distance, choosing not to disturb him. Back home, Lan Yangyang experienced discomfort with her pregnancy, likely due to recent stress and exertion.
A doctor noted frequent fetal movement and a possibility of early placental abruption, advising her to monitor fetal movement, rest, avoid being alone, and maintain a positive attitude, especially as it was her first pregnancy and her husband was not present. Meanwhile, Wang Chen was in the hospital, having sustained a torn Achilles tendon and a comminuted fracture in her calf from the grenade explosion. The injury was more severe than initially thought.
Doctors discussed her condition, noting that despite surgery, complications like tendon contracture were possible and her full recovery level was uncertain. Knowing Wang Chen's strong will, Dr. Lin and others, with the Brigadier's approval, decided not to disclose the full severity of her injuries immediately, fearing it might hinder her recovery.
One of her teammates visited, offering to become her baby's godmother, and Wang Chen attempted to sit up to look at her injured leg, but was told she couldn't be helped with that. Brigadier Wang received a call from the Political Commissar, informing him that his wife had safely delivered a baby girl and was being looked after at the base.
