Light Chaser Rescue Episode 30 Recap
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The rescue team descended into the deep pit, reaching one hundred meters, with No. 1 reporting no victim spotted. Director Liu somberly advised Hong Wei’s parents to prepare for the worst. The distraught parents passionately pleaded with them to continue searching, convinced their son, Hong Wei, was still alive and begging to see him one last time. Director Liu assured them that no matter the difficulty, the team would find him.
As Zhan Qingshan and Xiong Fei continued their descent past one hundred meters, the pit wall grew increasingly wet and slippery, making footholds scarce. Xiong Fei’s rope briefly detached, causing a moment of alarm, but he quickly adjusted and secured himself, reaching two hundred meters. Luo Ben, observing their exhaustion, suggested a change of rescue teams, noting their extensive physical strain from setting anchor points.
However, despite the strenuous conditions and lack of solid footholds reported by No. 1, Director Liu initially ordered them to ascend for safety. Upon their return, battered and muddy, Hong Wei’s parents, seeing their exhausted state, decided to give up the search for their son, fearing further injury to the rescuers, and asked to simply let Hong Wei rest in peace. Despite the parents’ decision, Zhan Qingshan felt a deep responsibility to the deceased and his family.
He vowed to Hong Wei’s parents that they would descend again at dawn to bring their son out. Later, he explained to his team that even though the family had given up, they must retrieve the body out of respect for life and to provide comfort to the grieving parents. He insisted that he and Xiong Fei, already familiar with the pit’s conditions and having established safety points during their initial descent, should lead the second attempt, promising increased efficiency.
The team agreed to rest and prepare for another descent at daybreak. True to their word, Zhan Qingshan and Xiong Fei re-entered the pit. They successfully located Hong Wei’s body, confirming he had no vital signs. However, as they prepared for extraction, Zhan Qingshan noticed the unstable frozen soil layer. Suddenly, the pit collapsed. Zhan Qingshan heroically pushed Xiong Fei out of the way, taking the brunt of the falling frozen soil himself.
Above ground, Luo Ben and his team lost contact. Realizing something had gone wrong, Luo Ben and Dapeng immediately descended. They discovered Zhan Qingshan unconscious, buried under the frozen soil, and Xiong Fei suffering from severe hypothermia. They quickly put dry clothes on them and worked to raise their body temperatures. Xiong Fei recounted that Zhan Qingshan had saved him by pushing him away from the falling debris. Zhan Qingshan was rushed to Linjiang Central Hospital.
Meanwhile, Zhan Yan, who was on her way to Fengxi, received an urgent call from Luo Ben informing her of her father’s critical condition and his coma. She abruptly excused herself from her professional obligations and rushed to the hospital. Upon arrival, she was informed that Zhan Qingshan had regained consciousness and his external injuries were not severe, primarily an old scapular fracture.
However, doctors also discovered a tumor at his gastric cardia, which, while appearing localized, was in a very dangerous position and required immediate endoscopy and biopsy to determine its nature. Zhan Qingshan, downplaying the severity of his condition, urged everyone to return to their duties, insisting that doctors and nurses could manage his care. Luo Ben, understanding the complexities of Zhan Qingshan’s situation, gently advised Zhan Yan to mend their strained relationship.
He pointed out that Zhan Qingshan’s irregular eating habits, a result of his dedicated work and solitary life, likely contributed to his gastric issues. Luo Ben emphasized that emotional well-being was crucial to health and urged Zhan Yan to reconcile, reminding her that Zhan Qingshan was her only remaining family, and that she would regret it for life if something were to happen to him before they could make peace.
Meanwhile, Luo Yuan rushed to the hospital to embrace Xiong Fei, relieved he was safe. Xiong Fei, still burdened by not being able to complete their wedding ceremony due to the mission, apologized to Luo Yuan. He reaffirmed his complete and unwavering love for her, and she reciprocated, expressing her happiness to marry him.
Witnessing the aftermath of the pit rescue, Zhou Mingming reflected on the importance of family and realized he should show more care for his own parents, especially with his mother’s birthday approaching. He asked Ding Dingding to accompany him home for the celebration, and Ding Dingding confidently asserted her ability to win over his future mother-in-law. Seeking to bridge the gap between Zhan Yan and her father, Luo Ben, having learned Zhan Qingshan’s situation from a teammate, devised a plan.
He collaborated with Shen Ruoxi to stage a conversation within earshot of Zhan Qingshan’s hospital room. They deliberately discussed the "alarming spread" of Zhan Qingshan’s tumor, despite Luo Ben privately knowing the actual report indicated a benign condition. Believing his condition to be terminal, Zhan Qingshan soon after confessed the deeply buried truth of the earthquake to Zhan Yan.
He revealed that during the disaster, he had prioritized saving her mother, Xiaojie, despite the pleas of another trapped family closer to him. In his desperation and lack of rescue experience, his actions inadvertently caused a second collapse, leading to the deaths of both Xiaojie and the other family. He explained that when reporters arrived, they only saw him emerging with the young boy from the other family, leading to him being mistakenly hailed as a hero.
Zhan Yan was stunned, questioning why he had lied for so many years. Zhan Qingshan clarified that he had wanted to spare her the immense psychological burden of knowing her father was not a hero but had, in his view, caused the deaths of three people, including her mother.
He confessed that despite his public image, he lived daily with profound regret and agony, and that founding the Light Chaser Rescue team was his attempt at atonement, a path he acknowledged could never truly erase his past mistakes. His ultimate hope was for Zhan Yan’s forgiveness, so he could face her mother without guilt. Following Zhan Qingshan’s heartfelt confession, the hospital Dean informed Zhan Yan that Dr. Liu had successfully performed her father’s operation.
Everyone waited anxiously outside the operating room, with Luo Ben reflecting on how time seemed to slow to a crawl when waiting compared to his usual quick pace in surgery. He mused on the critical importance of understanding and communication in human relationships. The surgery was a success, and Zhan Qingshan began a swift recovery. During a routine check-up, Zhan Qingshan, pretending to still be severely ill, lamented his eventual discharge, claiming he preferred the convenience of hospital care.
Luo Ben, seeing through the act, then fully confessed his and Shen Ruoxi’s deceptive ploy to Zhan Qingshan, revealing that the tumor was, in fact, benign. Zhan Qingshan reacted with a mix of anger and amusement, realizing he had been tricked, yet understanding Luo Ben’s good intentions. Simultaneously, Ding Dingding went shopping with Luo Yuan to buy a birthday gift for Zhou Mingming’s mother.
Despite finding an expensive oral solution that promised "Time to Stay" for women, she decided to buy it for the sake of love. Later, Shen Ruoxi approached Zhan Yan, acknowledging her role in the deception but asserting that Luo Ben’s scheme was driven by genuine care for Zhan Yan and her relationship with her father.
She urged Zhan Yan not to go to Fengxi, stressing that her relationship with Luo Ben was at a critical juncture and that she shouldn’t miss the opportunity for true happiness. Despite Zhan Yan’s playful threat to report her to the hospital for deceiving a patient, Shen Ruoxi reiterated her willingness to accept any consequences for Zhan Yan’s happiness.
