Light Chaser Rescue Episode 28 Recap
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Continuing from the previous episode's team-building activity, Zhan Yan discerned Ai Rui'er's obvious admiration for Luo Ben. Instead of feeling jealous, she felt proud of Luo Ben's excellence, believing it natural for him to attract others. Ai Rui'er, in turn, expressed that while she initially only admired Luo Ben, their long-cultivated tacit understanding, habits, and even dependence became irreplaceable after she left his side. She admitted feeling a little jealous when Zhan Yan appeared.
Zhan Yan, with an open heart, told Ai Rui'er that her liking Luo Ben only proved his quality and her own good judgment. She encouraged Ai Rui'er to be straightforward, saying that as adults, they should lay everything on the table and fight for what they want. After this conversation, as they continued on the path, Ai Rui'er feigned being out of breath and needing a rest, telling Zhan Yan to go on ahead if she wished.
Once Zhan Yan had left, Ai Rui'er deliberately placed a mineral water bottle by the roadside before turning back. Meanwhile, Gao Junchi complained about Shen Ruoxi's slow pace, teasing her for wearing height-increasing shoes during a team-building activity. Shen Ruoxi retorted, pointing out his own pretentiousness for wearing a business watch with casual clothes and checking it constantly to show it off. Their bickering continued until Gao Junchi accidentally injured his leg.
Shen Ruoxi grudgingly stopped to apply medicine, distracting him by pretending to see a mosquito. She mockingly asked if doctors weren't sympathetic, then lectured him about taking minor injuries seriously, warning of potential poison or tetanus. Gao Junchi conceded she was right, but the banter continued, with Shen Ruoxi calling him "annoying" and a "stumbling block" as they slowly made their way.
Once alone, Ai Rui'er made a video call to Luo Ben, claiming to be lost and disoriented, asking where Zhan Yan was. Luo Ben, concerned, told her to stay put and describe her surroundings, assuring her he would come to find her. Around the same time, Shen Ruoxi, who had earlier spotted a figure she thought might be Luo Ben on a less-traveled path, stumbled upon a discarded mineral water bottle.
Shortly after, she met up with Zhan Yan, who was looking for Luo Ben. Shen Ruoxi questioned if the figure she saw was indeed Luo Ben. Although unsure, they decided to proceed to the designated meeting point, the Lover Tree, where Luo Ben, who had planned the route, would surely be waiting. Upon arrival at the Lover Tree, Old He announced that Team Two and Team Four were tied for first place.
However, Luo Ben and Ai Rui'er were nowhere to be found. Zhan Yan offered to go look for Luo Ben herself, but Old He insisted that the younger members accompany her. Just as they prepared to search, Luo Ben appeared, carrying an injured Ai Rui'er, who had slipped down a slope and been rescued by him. The sight of Luo Ben carrying Ai Rui'er created a noticeable tension between the three of them.
After the team-building activity, Shen Ruoxi fiercely confronted Zhan Yan, convinced that Ai Rui'er's injury was a deliberate scheme to gain Luo Ben's attention. She detailed her suspicions, pointing to Ai Rui'er's constant discussion of cases with Luo Ben the previous day, followed by her "getting lost" and conveniently leaving a water bottle where she could be found.
Shen Ruoxi warned Zhan Yan to take the situation seriously, advising her not to be naive against such a manipulative woman in what she called a "love battle." Zhan Yan, however, maintained that if Luo Ben were genuinely swayed by Ai Rui'er, it would only mean their relationship was not strong enough, implying that no amount of prevention would help if their connection was truly weak. Soon after, Ai Rui'er directly approached Luo Ben, asking to return to his team.
She explained that she realized her previous assessment of legal aid cases was mistaken and now understood their value, especially after witnessing Luo Ben's accomplishments in the field. She emphasized that with Luo Ben's promotion to senior partner, he would need reliable support, and her prior experience working with him would be more efficient than training a new assistant.
Luo Ben, after expressing a concern that returning to legal aid cases might not benefit her career promotion, ultimately agreed, and Ai Rui'er took it upon herself to inform Gao Junchi of her transfer. Meanwhile, Luo Ben accompanied his sister, Luo Yuan, to meet Xiong Fei's parents to discuss their wedding. Luo Ben, wanting to ensure Luo Yuan's happiness, offered them the keys to a new condo as a wedding gift.
However, Xiong Fei and his parents respectfully declined, with Xiong Fei expressing his desire to work hard and provide a home for Luo Yuan himself. Luo Yuan then declared her wish to live with Xiong Fei's family after marriage, explaining that having lost their parents at a young age, she spent much time alone and longed for the lively atmosphere of a family home.
Luo Ben, respecting her desire for a complete family, agreed to her choice, though he later secretly gave her the condo keys anyway, emphasizing it would be her safe haven when she needed space or privacy. During a routine hospital visit, Cai Yuxiao's mother spotted his photo on a staff wall. In a state of confusion, she began calling out his childhood name, "Zhuangzhuang."
This scene was witnessed by Zhan Yan and Shen Ruoxi, who recalled Cai Yuxiao claiming his parents had passed away. Cai Yuxiao's father quickly intervened, trying to usher his wife away to prevent a public scene and deny any relation to Cai Yuxiao, while she continued to insist on seeing her son, the doctor.
At the hospital, the director informed Zhan Yan and Cai Yuxiao about a prestigious opportunity: the International Medical Union was funding a medical laboratory project in Fengxi, and Professor Coben, an international oncologist, would personally select an assistant for the three-year project. Both doctors expressed strong interest. Cai Yuxiao noted that his graduation thesis was related to Professor Coben's work, while Zhan Yan, despite having helped him with research, highlighted her own understanding of the project's cutting-edge cancer treatment technology.
However, Shen Ruoxi, the nurse leader, warned Zhan Yan about the challenges of a three-year long-distance relationship, cautioning that it could lead to insecurity and constant arguments, leaving an opening for someone like Ai Rui'er. Zhan Yan remained steadfast, believing that if their relationship was truly strong, such distance wouldn't break it, and if it did, they weren't meant to be.
Shen Ruoxi urged her to tell Luo Ben soon, but Zhan Yan remained silent about it when Luo Ben casually mentioned Ai Rui'er's return as his assistant during a date. This revelation made Zhan Yan hesitate to share her news about the Fengxi opportunity. Separately, Ding Dingding was trying on wedding dresses with Luo Yuan when she received a call from Zhou Mingming's mother, who demanded a meeting.
Ding Dingding comically speculated to Luo Yuan that she expected Zhou Mingming's mother to offer money to end the relationship, jokingly considering a large sum that would allow her to buy a condo next to Luo Yuan. When she finally met Zhou Mingming's mother, the older woman bluntly stated that Ding Dingding was unsuitable for Zhou Mingming, especially for marriage, and that her son needed someone who could assist his career.
Ding Dingding, undeterred, asserted that relationships were a two-person matter and that Zhou Mingming's mother couldn't unilaterally decide their fate, confidently adding that Zhou Mingming seemed to like her very much. Despite her bold refusal, she still comically wondered why Zhou Mingming's mother hadn't offered her money. During the selection process for Professor Coben's project, the director praised both Zhan Yan and Cai Yuxiao. Professor Coben noted Cai Yuxiao's impressive resume but stressed his preference for someone dedicated and focused.
At this critical moment, Cai Yuxiao received an urgent call: his mother had gone missing. His father, visibly distraught, publicly reprimanded Cai Yuxiao for allegedly disowning them and neglecting his "mentally ill" mother, criticizing him for prioritizing his career over his family. Mortified, Cai Yuxiao frantically searched for his mother. Luo Ben, alerted to the situation, joined the search and eventually found Cai Yuxiao's mother, ensuring her safety.
However, upon regaining consciousness, Cai Yuxiao's mother, in her confused state, mistook Luo Ben for her son, calling him "Zhuangzhuang," to Cai Yuxiao's immense embarrassment. This chaotic family crisis caused Cai Yuxiao to miss his crucial interview with Professor Coben, leading the professor to call Zhan Yan in instead.