Rose and Gun Episode 30 Recap
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Lan Yangyang noticed Zong Qing seemed unusually quiet and unwell. Despite his insistence that he was fine, her persistent questioning led him to confess that he had sustained a small cut during a recent mission, and the person involved might be HIV positive. Zong Qing confirmed he had been tested, was awaiting results, and his unit had arranged for him to rest at home.
Concerned about potential transmission, he suggested they maintain distance, offering to sleep on the couch and then move to a hotel. However, Lan Yangyang, who had studied medicine, dismissed his fears, asserting that she understood the risks of HIV and would face any outcome with him, refusing to let him hide.
Later, Zong Qing again proposed they sleep separately, citing a doctor's advice on maintaining a "safety distance," but Lan Yangyang challenged his interpretation, emphasizing her commitment to staying by his side. Her parents called, having learned about Zong Qing's situation from Wang Lang, and expressed their worry and displeasure that she had kept it from them. Lan Yangyang assured them that she and Zong Qing were facing it together.
Although her mother cried, Lan Yangyang composed herself, stating she was a qualified military spouse, which made her father proud of her growth. Meanwhile, Han Yuhang's assistant reported an unusual transaction: the Bo'xing, the group's largest deep-sea fishing vessel, had been transferred to the Atocha Company in Roman just before Han Yuhang took control. Han Yuhang called his father, who explained it was compensation for a partner after he and Han Yuhang's uncle pulled out of a venture.
Han Yuhang questioned why his father and uncle were still in Roman, but his father vaguely stated they were handling business and would return to Hong Kong. Han Yuhang suspected the partner wanted more, but his father suggested the partner was simply unsure about their continued involvement in that line of business. Han Yuhang then confronted Tang Xin outside her home, demanding to know what she thought of him, frustrated that she never sought his help unless she needed it.
Tang Xin firmly stated that she could achieve her goals independently and wished to maintain distance because she was engaged to Wu Si. Despite her clear boundaries, Han Yuhang grabbed her, confessed his feelings, and attributed her disinterest to his family's past issues. He vowed to build a "clean" Changzhou Group and invited her to witness his transformation. At that moment, Wu Si appeared, intervening and telling Tang Xin to go inside.
Wu Si confirmed his engagement to Tang Xin when questioned by Han Yuhang and told him to stop visiting her at night. Han Yuhang retorted that he could offer Tang Xin a better life and things Wu Si couldn't, highlighting Wu Si's unpredictable disappearances. He mentioned a memo on Tang Xin's computer that read, "Did Wu Si come back today?" , suggesting her constant worry.
Han Yuhang pressed Wu Si to consider the possibility that his dangerous profession might one day prevent his return, leaving Tang Xin alone and devastated. Wu Si acknowledged that Han Yuhang had made him realize the depth of Tang Xin's love. Later, Tang Xin waited downstairs for Wu Si. However, Wu Si's demeanor was distant.
Influenced by Han Yuhang's words, he admitted that his proposal before the military exercise was rushed and ill-considered, stating he needed time apart to sort himself out. Tang Xin was heartbroken, reminding him of all the adjustments she had made, including her lifelong vow never to marry a soldier. She recounted waiting for him during his unit duties, escort missions, and exercises, explaining that her endurance and compromises stemmed from her love for him.
She directly asked if he still wanted her answer to his proposal, but he reiterated his desire to separate for a while. Elsewhere, Wang Chen, who had been recovering from an injury, proudly walked without her crutches to show Bai Zijian, who was delighted by her progress. Later, she visited a doctor to inquire about returning to the Marine Corps.
The doctor informed her that while her recovery was remarkable, she could only expect to return to a normal person's level of function, making it impossible to meet the demanding physical standards of the Marine Corps. Distraught, Wang Chen conveyed the news to her mother, who had been encouraging her to continue intensive training. At Tang Xin's workplace, her colleagues had prepared a surprise engagement party.
Tang Xin arrived wearing sunglasses and tearfully announced that the engagement was off, apologizing for their wasted efforts. Later, Captain Tang, Tang Xin's father, visited Wu Si, seeking an explanation. He expressed that he wasn't there to scold but needed to understand why Wu Si would propose and then back out. Wu Si admitted his fear of not being able to make Tang Xin happy, believing she deserved a safer, better life.
He cited Cheng Yuan's recent injury, expressing his fear of suffering a similar fate, and stated he wanted Tang Xin to forget him while there was still time. Captain Tang, a former soldier himself, acknowledged Wu Si's feelings but firmly stated that his daughter, as a military spouse, understood the inherent risks. He warned Wu Si not to burden Tang Xin by pushing her away, asserting that such an action was not characteristic of a soldier.
Wu Si's superior, the Brigadier, noticed his emotional distress and breakup with Tang Xin, and ordered him to take a leave for recuperation and attend three weekly psychological counseling sessions. The Brigadier then allowed Wu Si a brief five-minute visit with Cheng Yuan, who was still comatose in the ICU. Wu Si spoke to the unconscious Cheng Yuan, praising him as his best sharpshooter and urging him to wake up.
The Brigadier also spoke to Cheng Yuan, recalling their past and expressing his constant worry for his soldiers. Wu Si was overcome with guilt, believing he had failed to protect Cheng Yuan. Their words seemed to have an effect, as Cheng Yuan showed signs of consciousness. When visiting hours ended, Wu Si desperately tried to stay and continue talking to him.
After Cheng Yuan's condition stabilized and he was cleared to be moved from the ICU, the Brigadier advised Wu Si not to visit him immediately, fearing Wu Si's emotional state would be unhelpful. He sternly rebuked Wu Si for taking all the blame for Cheng Yuan's injury, reminding him that a battlefield is unpredictable. The Brigadier then revealed that Zong Qing was also on leave because he had been scratched by a suspected HIV-positive drug dealer during an arrest.
He used Zong Qing's situation to illustrate that accidents happen and that fear should not dictate a soldier's actions. He ordered Wu Si to rest, attend counseling, and keep his distance from both Cheng Yuan and Zong Qing. Soon after, Wu Si's mother arrived, immediately noting his weight loss. Unaware of his breakup with Tang Xin, she eagerly inquired about meeting Tang Xin's parents to discuss the engagement.
Wu Si tried to evade her questions, but when Tang Xin called, his mother insisted he answer. Tang Xin questioned why Wu Si was avoiding her, to which he curtly replied he was busy and hung up. Observing his unusual behavior, his mother pressed him for answers. Wu Si confessed his fear that the proposal was impulsive and that he was deeply shaken by Cheng Yuan's injury.
He worried about suffering a similar fate or ending up like his own father, who never returned from a mission. Meanwhile, in his hospital room, Cheng Yuan had his eye bandages removed. He asked Qiu Xiao, who was present, if he was still a sniper. Her silence confirmed his deepest fear. " I'm no longer a sniper, am I?" he asked. Despite this devastating realization, his next words were of their mission's success: "We won."
