The White Olive Tree Episode 38 (Ending) Recap, Plot

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Song Ran took Li Zan to see a psychologist at the hospital. However, when they were leaving, they accidentally bumped into someone, and the umbrella they were holding fell to the ground. The sound of the umbrella hitting the ground suddenly triggered Li Zan’s memories of being captured in Dongguo. He mistakenly thought that the person he collided with was a rebel and feared that they might hurt Song Ran.

In an attempt to protect her, Li Zan ended up striking the person. With the people around them gathering and pointing fingers at Li Zan, he became convinced that everyone who approached was a rebel. His mental state deteriorated rapidly, and he kept shouting uncontrollably. From Li Zan’s reaction, the crowd could see that he was mentally disturbed, so they stopped criticizing him and advised the mother and daughter who had been struck not to hold it against Li Zan.

Song Ran took Li Zan back home. Once they were home, Li Zan sat quietly on the sofa, feeling extremely guilty about his sudden mental breakdown. He believed he had caused Song Ran a lot of trouble and apologized profusely. Song Ran didn’t mind, but seeing how much worse Li Zan’s condition had become, she felt deeply saddened. Li Zan admitted that his situation hadn’t improved at all.

Everything he had shown was just an act to avoid worrying Song Ran. His episode that day had left her very upset. Li Zan begged Song Ran to send him to a psychiatric hospital, believing it would be better for everyone. His words made Song Ran feel even more guilty, as she blamed herself for not taking better care of him, which had led to this situation.

However, she was adamant that she would not send Li Zan to a psychiatric hospital. She firmly encouraged him, telling him she would always be by his side. With Song Ran’s determination, Li Zan agreed not to go to the hospital and promised to face the difficulties together with her. Although Li Zan agreed to face it together with Song Ran, he knew his condition was very bad and was afraid he would drag Song Ran down.

That night, while Song Ran was asleep, he secretly left. The next morning, when Song Ran woke up and couldn’t find him, she searched everywhere but couldn’t find him. Back home, Song Ran began looking through Li Zan’s belongings to find clues, and she came across his journal. In it, Li Zan had recorded all their beautiful moments together.

Song Ran’s mother also found her and, upon seeing her mother, Song Ran couldn’t hold back any longer and cried in her arms. Her mother advised Song Ran to go find Li Zan’s father, and although Song Ran had already called Li Zan’s father before with no news of Li Zan, her mother’s words gave her the strength to go to Li Zan’s family home. At Li Zan’s insistence, his father agreed to send him to a rehabilitation center.

Song Ran followed Li Zan’s father to the rehabilitation center, where she found Li Zan. She read aloud from Li Zan’s journal, recalling their precious memories together, and returned the journal to him, insisting that she would continue to be with him. Li Zan was moved, wanting to touch Song Ran, but he feared losing control and hurting her. In the end, he held back. Li Zan and Song Ran decided to get married, and both their families were present.

Although it wasn’t a grand, extravagant wedding, Song Ran still felt very happy and received her parents' approval and blessings. On their wedding night, they decided to elope. Song Ran knew that Li Zan’s condition would never improve, and she didn’t want to burden anyone else. So, she chose to live alone and no longer cause harm to the people around her. She also decided to write a book about her experiences and have it published.

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