Light Chaser Rescue Episode 36 Recap
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Following the painful revelation of Zhan Qingshan's indirect role in his parents' death and his subsequent breakup with Zhan Yan, Luo Ben arrived at Fangqin Group, where Mr. Fang greeted him and mentioned a difficult case he needed Luo Ben to handle. Meanwhile, employees gossiped about factory layoffs, noting that the presence of legal counsel confirmed the rumors. Qiu Zhigang, a 32-year-old stevedore who had been hired through community recommendation two years prior, refused to sign a layoff agreement.
He accused the HR department of being unable to deal with him and threatened to jump from the building, taking Ai Rui'er hostage, if his name wasn't removed from the layoff list. Luo Ben tried to reason with Qiu Zhigang, explaining that layoffs were normal market behavior, not a personal attack. He acknowledged that while Qiu Zhigang had no personal fault in the company's decision, he also hadn't made significant contributions or shown teamwork, making him uncompetitive.
Luo Ben offered him generous compensation if he signed. When Qiu Zhigang grew more agitated, Luo Ben offered to trade places with Ai Rui'er, promising not to resist, and secured himself as a hostage in her stead by tying his own hands with his tie. At the Light Chaser Base, Zhan Yan visited the team, bringing them fruit and checking on the new recruits' physical training with Xiong Fei.
They received an urgent call about a jumper at an auto parts factory. Zhan Yan, Xiong Fei, and other team members quickly headed to the scene. From below, they witnessed Luo Ben being held hostage by Qiu Zhigang. Luo Ben urged Qiu Zhigang to consider his elderly parents, telling him that with his two years of work experience, he could find another job, but jumping would prevent him from ever proving himself and would bring irreparable sorrow to his family.
He assured Qiu Zhigang that if he felt unfairly treated, Luo Ben, as a lawyer, could help him pursue legal avenues. Qiu Zhigang, visibly affected by the mention of his parents, hesitated but then lost his footing, dangling precariously from the building. Luo Ben immediately grabbed him, holding on tightly. Xiong Fei quickly rappelled down to assist.
As Xiong Fei reached Qiu Zhigang, a chilling recognition dawned on him: this was the man who had wronged his sister years ago, causing their long separation. Despite his personal anguish and difficulty in forgiving, Xiong Fei, driven by his duty as a rescue team member and a deep respect for life, held on to Qiu Zhigang, ensuring his safety. Qiu Zhigang initially didn't recognize Xiong Fei but later, upon reflection, remembered him as Xiong Dan's younger brother.
Once Qiu Zhigang was safely brought down, Ai Rui'er rushed to Luo Ben, embracing him in relief. Zhan Yan observed this embrace from a distance, leading to a misunderstanding. Afterward, Luo Ben visited Qiu Zhigang in the hospital, presenting him with the dismissal contract and a labor compensation agreement, along with an employment training form from the community, advising him to move past his mistakes and cherish his future.
At the same time, Zhan Yan, expecting Luo Ben to come see her, instead received a call from Ai Rui'er. Meanwhile, Xiong Fei, intending to tell his sister about the day's events, held back when he arrived home and found her introducing her boyfriend, Su Zhan. Ai Rui'er arranged a meeting with Zhan Yan, directly stating her intention to pursue Luo Ben and her refusal to give up.
She claimed that everyone at their company had always seen her and Luo Ben as a perfect match until Zhan Yan appeared. Ai Rui'er asserted that Luo Ben had shown similar deep care for her during the rescue as he did for Luo Yuan during the Fengxi landslide, solidifying her resolve to not give up on him. She accused Zhan Yan of deceiving herself, stating that her relationship with Luo Ben was impossible.
Ai Rui'er then brought up the Qingsen Earthquake, highlighting Zhan Yan's father's mistake as the cause of Luo Ben's parents' death and his subsequent placement in an orphanage. She questioned what Luo Ben's life might have been like if he hadn't been adopted by Luo Yuan's family, implying this historical trauma was an insurmountable obstacle between Zhan Yan and Luo Ben.
Ai Rui'er concluded by suggesting that if they were merely tormenting each other, it would be better to let go and wish each other well. Zhan Yan sharply retorted that she didn't care about the past between them and told Ai Rui'er to mind her own business. Following this confrontation, Zhan Yan accepted the reality that her relationship with Luo Ben was over. She returned to the hospital and applied to join the paired assistance program.
The hospital director acknowledged that while the program was primarily for young doctors, Zhan Yan's experience would be valuable, though the hospital itself still needed her. Zhan Yan explained her long-held desire to heal and save lives, believing it was time for younger doctors like Xiaolu, Xu Zirui, and Cong Zhou to take on more responsibilities and opportunities. The director supported her decision.
Shortly after, Xu Zirui, a doctor, and Xiaolu, a nurse, celebrated their marriage by distributing wedding candies at the hospital, announcing they had just registered their marriage and would hold a wedding banquet later. Zhan Yan congratulated them, appearing genuinely happy for the couple, though she also felt a pang of sadness for her own failed relationship.
Zhan Qingshan, the head of Light Chaser Rescue, discussed the recent earthquake in an island nation in South Asia and their request for international rescue. Believing in the humanitarian spirit, he felt Light Chaser Rescue should join international efforts. He acknowledged that the team had matured over a decade and was ready, but he felt his own physical and overall capabilities were no longer sufficient to lead.
He announced his intention to step down and named Luo Ben as his chosen successor for captain, seeing it as a form of compensation for him. He praised Luo Ben's youth, ability, foresight, comprehensive skills, and strong standing among team members. A colleague noted Luo Ben's recent absence from missions, suggesting it was due to personal feelings towards Zhan Qingshan.
Zhan Qingshan expressed regret, having watched Luo Ben grow into a caring and responsible rescuer, and stated it would be a pity if Luo Ben quit the team because of him. Meanwhile, Zhou Mingming was busy with the post-production of a film. His mother, the company chairwoman, closely monitored his work and strictly forbade him from seeing Ding Dingding, believing that staying away from her was the "best proof" of his loyalty to the family business.
She instructed her assistant, Aiqi, to ensure Zhou Mingming avoided Ding Dingding. Zhou Mingming, feeling dejected about his mother's disapproval of Ding Dingding, played pool with friends. They noticed Ding Dingding's absence and discussed her "rescue creation." The friends then proposed going on outdoor adventures like mountain climbing and camping. Zhou Mingming recommended his teammate, Da Peng, who ran an outdoor equipment store, and shared his contact information.
Soon after, Aiqi called Zhou Mingming, informing him that his mother had fainted because the bank had refused their loan application, citing high risk, and other banks were unlikely to approve it. Zhou Mingming rushed to the hospital, where his mother, despite her condition, insisted on going to the office to resolve the crisis. Zhou Mingming reassured her, promising to handle the loan himself and urging her to rest. Zhou Mingming's attempts to secure funds proved futile.
Calls from their partners became increasingly urgent, demanding payment within the week or threatening to halt post-production and sue for breach of contract, noting that all project materials were in their possession. The potential consequences were dire. Overwhelmed by stress, Zhou Mingming found solace only in Ding Dingding's presence. He called her, expressing how much he missed her, and promised to take her on a trip, suggesting Xinjiang, once his work was less demanding.
Ding Dingding, sensing something was amiss, asked if he was hiding anything, which he denied, insisting he was simply relaxed and happy when with her. During this period, Ai Rui'er continued her pursuit of Luo Ben. She encountered him while he was exercising and gifted him a fitness tracker, emphasizing its utility for monitoring his intense training. Luo Ben politely declined the gift, but Ai Rui'er persisted, directly confessing her feelings for him.
Luo Ben gently but firmly reiterated that he only saw them as partners and did not harbor romantic feelings for her, stating that if he did, he wouldn't be able to hide them. Ai Rui'er asked if things would have been different if she had confessed earlier, to which Luo Ben replied he would have given the same answer. Accepting his response, they continued their bike ride together.
Meanwhile, at the Light Chaser Rescue team's gathering, members noticed Luo Ben's prolonged absence from recent missions. Luo Ben then arrived and announced his decision to leave the team. The team was confused, questioning his reasons and asking if something had happened or if he was being moody. Luo Ben affirmed his bond with them as brothers and stated he would continue rescue work, but he would not return to the Light Chaser team.
He then left without further explanation, leaving his teammates bewildered. Desperate to cover the company's financial shortfall, Zhou Mingming secretly mortgaged his house for five million. He gave the money to Aiqi, instructing her to pay the post-production company immediately and strictly warned her not to tell his mother about the mortgage, acknowledging the immense risk involved but stating there was no other option. At the same time, Zhou Mingming's friends, bored with just themselves, decided to pull a prank.
Recalling that Zhou Mingming was now active in rescue work, one friend suggested they call him, claiming to be lost in the mountains and in need of rescue, to lure him into joining them. The others agreed, finding the idea cunning, and immediately called Zhou Mingming.