Light Chaser Rescue Episode 5 Recap
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Zhan Qingshan, deeply affected by the Fengxi Earthquake, continues to experience vivid and messy flashbacks, haunted by the memory of failing to save his wife and another child. He confessed to a colleague that he has been searching for that child for two decades, believing it's the only way to find peace. This trauma has created a deep rift with his daughter, Zhan Yan.
She confronted him after seeing an old newspaper report that depicted him as a hero for saving a little boy, implying her mother could have been saved. Zhan Yan vehemently accused him of lying about her mother's death and prioritizing the boy, declaring she would never forgive him.
Burdened by guilt, Zhan Qingshan admitted his sorrow but couldn't bring himself to reveal the full truth to her, privately confessing to his deceased wife that he constantly questions his actions and is willing to bear Zhan Yan's resentment. While on his delivery route, Xiong Fei received a friend request from Luo Yuan, a dance teacher at a special education school, who reminded him of their previous encounter. He initially hesitated and did not accept.
However, after she urgently messaged him about needing a package delivered to Linjiang Central Hospital, he responded, informing her that her area was no longer within his delivery route and suggesting she send the tracking number so a colleague could deliver it. Luo Yuan then asked why his area had changed. Back at the hospital, Luo Yuan mistakenly believed her brother, Luo Ben, had filed a complaint against Xiong Fei.
Luo Ben quickly denied it, explaining that delivery area changes are common. He promised to visit the Light Chaser Rescue team to express his gratitude to them and Xiong Fei for saving his sister. Luo Ben then went to the express company to inquire about Xiong Fei, learning that his frequent rescue missions impacted his business performance, leading his manager to reduce his delivery area.
Luo Ben drove to the Light Chaser Rescue base to express his gratitude for their efforts in saving his sister. Upon arrival, he found Captain Zhan Qingshan in a meeting where the team discussed their equipment shortages. Falcon suggested they acquire a helicopter, a dream quickly dismissed by other members who pointed out the practicalities of ensuring sufficient consumable supplies like buckles and ropes.
Zhan Qingshan acknowledged equipment losses from the Fengxi relief but reassured them that the Emergency Management Office would provide support. When Luo Ben offered Captain Zhan a bank card as a token of appreciation, Zhan Qingshan politely refused, emphasizing their nature as a non-profit organization dedicated to public welfare. Luo Ben countered that passion alone couldn't sustain their operations, citing the costs of meals, travel, and equipment.
Zhan Qingshan maintained that accepting money, especially from a rescue recipient's family, would alter their mission's integrity. After Zhan Qingshan left, Falcon approached Luo Ben, recognizing him as a talented lawyer and driver. He suggested that if Luo Ben truly wanted to show his appreciation, he should consider joining the rescue team, calling the offer of money "too common."
Luo Ben politely declined the offer to join, though he offered his legal assistance if needed, and Falcon confidently declared that Luo Ben would eventually become one of their teammates. After returning to Linjiang, Zhou Mingming met friends at a coffee shop and boastfully recounted his heroic deeds during the Fengxi Earthquake. He claimed to have helped a man suffering from PTSD and, in another instance, rescued a woman who foolishly entered ruins during aftershocks to retrieve her laptop.
Zhou Mingming then falsely claimed this woman, Ding Dingding, had pursued him relentlessly but was rejected. Unbeknownst to him, Ding Dingding was nearby and overheard his entire fabricated story. She immediately confronted him, striking him repeatedly and demanding he clarify his untrue remarks. Zhou Mingming, with a visible injury to his nose, was then approached by Li Aiqi, who informed him that his mother, the company president, was looking for him.
Zhou Mingming frantically tried to conceal his injury before meeting his mother, who questioned his tired appearance and asked about the plan. Li Aiqi later commented on Ding Dingding's ferocity. Ding Dingding, having finished the plan with Li Aiqi's help, remarked that as long as Li Aiqi was there, she could always get through her work troubles, acknowledging Li Aiqi's consistent assistance.
Upon returning home, Ding Dingding was called by her parents, who criticized her comic artwork for lacking aesthetic and moral value, arguing that art shouldn't just cater to popular trends. They revealed they had entered her room while a repairman fixed the air conditioner, leading Ding Dingding to accuse them of violating her privacy. Despite their stated support for her artistic aspirations, they insisted on guiding her towards "correct values," which she perceived as interference.
Frustrated, Ding Dingding declared herself an adult and threatened to leave if they continued to meddle. Her parents, to her surprise, accepted her decision, telling her to pack her things. Her father briefly wondered if they were being too harsh, but her mother believed this push was necessary to help Ding Dingding learn to cope with life, implying it was a deliberate strategy.
Immediately after, Ding Dingding, feeling her pride had been trampled, resolved to earn it back by moving out and proving herself. While attending to his sister, Luo Yuan, in the hospital, Luo Ben overheard a conversation between Cai YuXiao and a hospital leader. The leader commended Cai YuXiao for his significant contributions in the disaster-hit areas and for bringing honor to the hospital, indicating that Cai YuXiao was highly likely to receive the "outstanding individual" award.
Luo Yuan later complained to Luo Ben, expressing her frustration that Dr. Cai, now an internet celebrity often featured on TV, received all the praise, while Zhan Yan, who she believed was far more skilled, was overlooked. At Zhan Yan's subtle hint, Luo Ben seized the opportunity when the hospital president and Cai YuXiao arrived for rounds. He highlighted Zhan Yan's selfless act of risking her life to enter the debris with the rescue team to save his sister.
A nearby nurse, having grown tired of hearing only praise for Cai YuXiao's showmanship, was visibly relieved and grateful that someone finally spoke up for Zhan Yan. Luo Ben's law firm received urgent news that Fangqin Group was embroiled in a suretyship case. Their previous legal counsel had failed to provide a viable solution, prompting Mr. Fang, the chairman, to seek a new law firm. Ai Rui'er informed Luo Ben of the situation and began compiling relevant documents for him.
Meanwhile, Luo Ben found himself trapped on a rainy rooftop and called Zhan Yan for help. She let him in and prepared him some cold medicine, which he humorously accepted as "poison." After changing, Luo Ben borrowed Zhan Yan's hairdryer. He thanked her, feeling he owed her another favor, but she clarified she was already planning to work late.
As he left, Luo Ben forgot to plug in her fish tank, a detail Cai YuXiao noticed the following morning when he found the fish nearly dead. Following her conflict with her parents and her decision to move out, Ding Dingding rented a new house across from Luo Ben's place and immediately called Zhan Yan, inviting her to a housewarming to comfort her "broken heart."
Meanwhile, Luo Yuan, still in the hospital, messaged Xiong Fei with an urgent request to retrieve a package for her, emphasizing its importance. Xiong Fei brought the package to her. As a token of gratitude for saving her life, Luo Yuan presented him with a new helmet, insisting he accept it and naming it "Bai" for him, explaining that while he safeguards others in the rescue team, Bai would safeguard him at work.
Xiong Fei, initially hesitant, accepted her heartfelt gift. Later, Ding Dingding again called Zhan Yan, lamenting that her parents had gone traveling after kicking her out, leaving her feeling alone. Just as she was showing Zhan Yan pictures of her parents' trip, a fire alarm blared, and Ding Dingding's apartment building was engulfed in flames, prompting desperate calls for help to evacuate immediately.
