The White Olive Tree Episode 12 Recap, Plot

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Song Ran understood what Shen Bei meant and thought that perhaps it was better for them not to meet. After returning home, Song Ran frequently recalled the things she had witnessed during the attack. The sound of explosions constantly echoed in her ears, forcing her to hide in her tent, covering her ears tightly. Before Luo Zhan received the phone call, he had arranged for an international organization to send over a volunteer.

Now, that person had woken up and identified himself as Li Zan. Luo Zhan rushed to the hospital and saw Li Zan. Li Zan had suffered intracranial injuries, rib and minor bone fractures, and numerous external wounds. Luo Zhan assured him that they would return home for treatment and that he didn’t need to worry too much. Luo Zhan asked Li Zan if he had brought his hearing aid, and Li Zan confirmed that he had.

When the doctor examined him, Li Zan explained his condition, saying that his hearing impairment wasn’t the most difficult part to endure. Instead, it was the constant ringing in his ears and dizziness, as if explosions were going off all the time. The doctor told Luo Zhan that Li Zan’s condition wasn’t solely caused by the explosion—there might be other underlying issues they were unaware of. It would be best for him to see a psychologist.

When Luo Zhan went to check on Li Zan in his hospital room, he found that Li Zan had smashed many things and was curled up in bed. Meanwhile, the director called Song Ran over and asked her to select two photographs and give them a title, as they needed to be sent to the organizing committee immediately. Looking at the photos, Song Ran was once again reminded of the explosion.

She decided to let the director name them instead, reasoning that an outsider’s perspective might be more accurate. The director praised her for completing the mission well and encouraged her to stay strong. In the elevator, Song Ran ran into Shen Bei, who simply said she had something to do and left quickly. Li Zan packed his belongings. He wasn’t sure if he would ever be able to return to his work.

During this time, Song Ran frequently visited Luo Zhan’s place, hoping to run into Li Zan. One day, she wrote his name on the window of his car, but she didn’t see him inside. However, Li Zan saw Song Ran but chose not to call out to her. Back home, Song Ran’s mother asked her how she was doing. Song Ran replied that her medical checkup was fine, but the blind date didn’t go well.

Her mother then asked what kind of person she liked, offering to help her find someone. Song Ran replied that these things depended on fate. Her mother scoffed, asking if Song Ran’s so-called "fate" was really that good. She pointed out that while Song Ran was in a coma, she had been calling out Li Zan’s name. She had even seen him in the photos Song Ran had taken. So where was he now?

Had they been in contact at all since he returned? Song Ran told her mother not to interfere so much. But her mother shot back, saying if she didn’t take care of Song Ran, then who would? Her father? He could barely manage his own household. If Song Ran really wanted Li Zan to take care of her, then she should call him right now.

If he agreed, she would hand Song Ran over to him and never worry about her again. Song Ran was completely overwhelmed and lashed out, asking why her mother always had to say such harsh things without considering other people’s feelings. She ran into her room, covered her ears, and lay on the bed. At the hospital, Song Ran thought she had seen Li Zan. But when she chased after him, he was nowhere to be found.

When she got home, her mother was there, saying she had no work that day and had brought her tasks home. She asked what Song Ran wanted for dinner. Song Ran replied indifferently that anything was fine—she would eat whatever was available. At the airport, Song Ran finally saw Li Zan. They were separated by a glass wall, and she grew anxious. Li Zan was about to board his flight. Before leaving, he called Song Ran and said, "Looks like I didn’t forget your number after all. I’ll contact you when I arrive.

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