Rose and Gun Episode 9 Recap
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Zong Qing visited Lan Yangyang's home to meet her parents. Her father, Lan Weiguo, was a high-ranking officer, which made Zong Qing noticeably nervous. At dinner, he sometimes spoke like he was giving a report. Lan Yangyang's mother tried to ease his tension. Mrs. Lan expressed interest in their plans, and Zong Qing assured them he would prioritize Yangyang.
However, when asked if he would choose between military orders and Yangyang, he responded without hesitation that he would prioritize his duty to follow military orders. Lan Weiguo seemed satisfied with this answer. Lan Yangyang's mother, having experience as a military spouse, understood the sacrifices involved and, while not emotionally attached to Zong Qing, worried if her daughter would be truly happy marrying a soldier.
Lan Weiguo later told Zong Qing's parents that they had always respected Zong Qing's decisions and believed in his choices. Zong Qing's parents stated they liked Yangyang and respected their son's choice as well. Lan Weiguo then confirmed they would have a collective military wedding. Meanwhile, Wu Si and Tang Xin were invited to the Brigadier's home, where his wife, Wang Chen, was visiting.
Wang Chen spoke about supporting military families through initiatives like the military families' challenges support network and group chats for spouses, children, and employment assistance, emphasizing how military families look out for each other. The Brigadier facilitated an opportunity for Tang Xin, arranging for her to stay on the military base to interview soldiers returning from a recent fleet review. He planned for Wu Si to accompany her, providing them with time together. Tang Xin appreciated their help.
Tang Xin's investigation into the illegal salvaging of underwater cultural relics at Dayan Reef had caused trouble for Han Yuhang's father and brother. Han Yuhang's brother suggested teaching Tang Xin a lesson, but their father dismissed the idea. He explained that they had already salvaged most items from the Dayan Reef site, considering what was left as mere "scraps."
He revealed he had found a more valuable target overseas – a sunken Song Dynasty ship – and instructed his son not to waste time on the Dayan Reef leftovers or the journalist. He also identified the person who had tipped off Tang Xin as their primary threat and ordered his son to deal with them. Seeking more information for her investigation, Tang Xin contacted Bai Zijian, an expert on sunken ships, recommended by Wu Si.
When she met him, he confirmed Wu Si's referral and mentioned his wife was Wang Chen. Tang Xin explained the tip she received about illegal activity at Dayan Reef and her unsuccessful attempts to investigate. Based on the resistance she faced, she believed a sunken ship was likely present in the area, historically a major route of the Maritime Silk Road. She inquired if the Cultural Relics Bureau could conduct an underwater archaeological survey based on her leads.
Bai Zijian advised her to prepare a formal written report for him to pass on to his superiors, hoping to facilitate an underwater archaeology activity at Dayan Reef. He showed her a nautical chart highlighting the area and its many hidden reefs, confirming the high probability of shipwrecks there. Back at the base, Zong Qing was visibly anxious about his parents visiting Lan Yangyang.
Lan Yangyang was also nervous, especially because she didn't know how to cook and her parents decided to leave the house, asking her to handle the meeting alone. In a panic, she called Tang Xin for help. Lan Weiguo observed his daughter seeking assistance and, in a jesting remark to his wife, "deducted one point" from Yangyang on a five-point scale for being helpless and relying on Tang Xin.
Tang Xin arrived and helped prepare several dishes, instructing Yangyang to claim they were all her own cooking. When Zong Qing's parents arrived, they were greeted by Tang Xin, who introduced herself as Yangyang's friend and mentioned Yangyang was in the kitchen. Yangyang then emerged to greet them nervously. During dinner, Zong Qing's parents praised the cooking.
Zong Qing's mother later spoke with Yangyang, mentioning the difficulties faced by military parents and spouses and urging Yangyang to be understanding of Zong Qing, who would often be busy with duties. Before leaving, Zong Qing's parents hugged Yangyang. Lan Weiguo and his wife, who had been waiting outside, were pleased to see the warm interaction and invited Zong Qing's parents to watch the training exercises.
With both sets of parents approving the marriage, Zong Qing and Lan Yangyang began making wedding preparations. They rented a small house by the sea in the suburbs, which Yangyang decorated herself. Tang Xin left a bag of snacks for Wu Si before she left, prompting Wu Si to thank her. Later, while Yangyang and Zong Qing were trying on wedding attire, with Tang Xin accompanying them, Yangyang insisted Tang Xin also try on a wedding dress for fun.
Tang Xin reluctantly agreed. As Tang Xin appeared in a wedding dress, Wu Si arrived. He saw Tang Xin and announced that the wedding plan was canceled. He clarified that the plan was changed to a collective military wedding, and he was there to bring Zong Qing back to the base.
