My Dear GuardianĀ Episode 27 Recap
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Tian Yong visited Rao Feng at the hospital, where Liang Shaoxue was keeping vigil. Liang Shaoxue expressed her deep regret for her harsh words to her father the previous day, lamenting that she had told him to "stay away" and that she "hated him." She confided in Tian Yong, remarking that she had always thought of Rao Feng as invincible in his police uniform, but she had noticed his back was bent when he carried her down the stairs.
She remembered him holding her high on his shoulders as a child, and now felt heartbroken seeing him weary. Tian Yong, trying to comfort her, suggested that this might be a dangerous but significant hint from God about their strong blood connection. Liang Shaoxue then asked for pen and paper to draw the person she had seen in the Yunshan Tunnel.
Tian Yong attempted to give her a "heart protector" he had fashioned from a bulletproof vest for undercover missions, but Liang Shaoxue bluntly refused, calling it ugly and impractical to wear with her inner clothing, highlighting Tian Yong's "straight guy" tendencies. Meanwhile, Liang Muze noticed Xia Chuās shoulder discomfort. He gently took her coffee, sat her down, and began to massage her shoulder. He expressed concern for her safety, reminding her that the parcel she received could have exploded.
As Liang Muze massaged her, Xia Chu gradually relaxed, praising his "ancestral skill" and suggesting he could easily open a successful massage shop. Liang Muze, however, emphasized that his familyās skill was reserved for only one person for life. He once again urged Xia Chu to move into the troop compound, then subtly shifted the conversation, commenting on the beauty of the moon, which Xia Chu agreed with.
Feeling rejuvenated, Xia Chu thanked him and assured him she remembered all the safety tips he had taught her, such as not traveling alone, avoiding staying alone in hotels, setting speed dials for emergency calls, securing her home, avoiding home deliveries, knowing exit routes, and using higher floors in elevators to evade pursuers. At the hospital, Ke Wei, the delivery man, was brought in with his grandparents.
Zhang Yichi prepared for his surgery, explaining the severity of Ke Wei's injuries: a foreign object had pierced through his right atrium, heart, right chest, and up to his right neck, dangerously close to his coronary artery. Despite the police emphasizing Ke Wei's importance for their investigation, another doctor warned Zhang Yichi about the high risks involved, especially regarding potential infectious diseases and the unavailability of Director Chen and Dr. Lu.
However, Zhang Yichi, being the only one with experience in such complex foreign object penetration cases, felt compelled to proceed, prioritizing the urgent need to save Ke Wei's life for both medical and investigative reasons. The surgery was fraught with complications, including patient agitation and falling blood pressure, and despite Zhang Yichi's desperate attempts to stabilize Ke Wei and encourage him to hold on to see his family again, the operation ultimately failed.
Zhang Yichi gravely apologized to Ke Weiās distraught grandmother. Later, Xia Chu asked Xiao Xiao for her opinion on whether a woman would change jobs for a partner if their love was strong, especially if he was a busy, long-distance boyfriend. Xiao Xiao firmly stated she would not, explaining that she had fought against gender biases her entire life, from primary school through military medical university, where teachers often underestimated female studentsā practical abilities.
She refused to abandon 27 years of hard-earned career for a man, instead aspiring to live like Professor Lin Qiao Zhi, unmarried and solely dedicated to her passion. While Xia Chu found such a pure life potentially boring, Xiao Xiao asserted it was the kind of boredom she chose. Mi Gu then approached Xia Chu, explaining that Ke Wei was a child from a "left-behind children" project she had worked on and had maintained contact with.
Mi Gu revealed she discovered a photo related to a past "sudden death case" on Ke Wei's computer, which prompted her to call the police, leading to the current tragic situation. Ke Wei's grandmother, simple and honest, was desperate to see the injured police officer, but Xia Chu advised waiting until the officer was stable. Mi Gu then shared the news of her relationship with Zhuo Ran.
Xia Chu, though not outwardly disapproving, cautioned Mi Gu to "treat him like a stranger and get to know him once more," urging her to protect herself and not fall too quickly. She promised to always be Mi Gu's friend, and they made plans for dinner. That night, Mi Gu was sorting through old tapes when she stumbled upon a news report from December 25, 2009.
It detailed a military-police operation where a drug dealer had kidnapped his 18-year-old accomplice's son, who bore a striking resemblance to Zhuo Ran. Alarmed, Mi Gu immediately called Xia Chu, inquiring about Zhuo Ranās parents, particularly his father, whom he had never mentioned. Xia Chu, however, was in a rush to attend to a patient whose condition had suddenly worsened and had to cut the call short.
This patient was Li Lei, and his wife approached Xia Chu, desperately handing her a phone with a recording of their newborn baby's cries, believing it would wake him. Despite Li Lei showing a brief reaction and his blood pressure stabilizing after hearing his baby, he was in severe septic shock with a messy coagulation index and unstable blood pressure.
The medical team frantically worked to transfuse blood and administer medication, with Xia Chu urging him to hold on to see his family. Ultimately, Li Lei did not survive. Zhang Yichi later confirmed that Li Lei had been unconscious due to anesthesia and in shock throughout the process, never mentioning any names. After his shift, Zhang Yichi attempted to invite Chen Mengzhen to a movie, but she declined, stating she had a customer at her independent bookstore.
This customer was Zhang Yichi's mother, who had come to discourage Chen Mengzhen from being with her son. Zhang Yichi's mother frankly expressed her concern that Zhang Yichi would "waste" Chen Mengzhen's time, emphasizing that Chen Mengzhen, as a single mother, needed a stable marriage, which her son was not suited for.
Chen Mengzhen, with calm dignity, countered that for her time to be wasted, she would first have to be willing to be with Zhang Yichi, a commitment she had not yet made. She then politely excused herself to attend to her other scheduled clients. Later, Zhang Yichi received news from Xiao Xiao that Ke Wei, the deceased explosion perpetrator, had tested positive for Hepatitis B, specifically showing "three positives" for the marker.
This meant all medical personnel involved in Ke Weiās surgery had to receive hepatitis B immunoglobulin injections. Zhang Yichi, visibly nervous, asked about the one-month window period for the injection. Despite his apprehension, he later went to Chen Mengzhenās bookstore. After apologizing for his previous persistent calls, he revealed he had thought extensively about their relationship. He proposed that they focus solely on raising Luo Xiaojun, stating they wouldn't need to have their own children.
Chen Mengzhen questioned his reasoning, asking "Why me?" and if he was choosing her merely out of suitability or "making a sacrifice." She powerfully asserted that the man she married must see her as "the best," valuing her family, career, and past experiences that had shaped her into her current self. She wanted him to marry her because it was his best choice, not a great sacrifice.
She then quoted her late husbandās proposal words, emphasizing the need for sincere, heartfelt acceptance to build a life together, rather than temporary sacrifice. She contrasted Zhang Yichi's polished nature with her late husband's ruggedness, who had always taken pride in her. Chen Mengzhen concluded that they were fundamentally from "different roads," and the closer they tried to get, the harder their journey would become.
Meanwhile, Zhuo Ran was being interrogated by the police regarding the explosion near Xia Chuās neighborhood. He revealed that the explosion was carried out with a professional C-4 mixed bomb, very similar to one used in the "Isaia incident," which he identified as T4's "signature." He explained that it was Old Master's act of revenge for goods confiscated at the border, and Old Master had mentioned retaliating in Ningjiang.
When questioned why he hadn't reported it earlier, Zhuo Ran claimed he had thought Old Master wouldnāt dare. The police informed him that Rao Feng and Li Lei were hospitalized because of this, and his mother was now in Old Masterās hands, her life hanging in the balance.
Under pressure, Zhuo Ran divulged that Old Master had used "City of Desires" and a specific account called "Scary Pirate" to contact the deliveryman, clarifying that "Scary Pirate" was merely an ID and anyone could be behind it. The police sternly warned him that his full cooperation in the investigation and subsequent operations was essential if he wanted to save his mother.
Later, Mi Gu watched Zhuo Ranās live stream, where he discussed his extensive preparation for his two-hour daily stream, treating it as "extra income" that didn't interfere with his main job. She called him, remarking on how interesting his stream was. Mi Gu then directly confronted Zhuo Ran, asking him why he had left without saying goodbye in the past, and if it was related to his father. Zhuo Ran immediately suspected Xia Chu had prompted her to ask.
