The Flaming Heart Episode 22 Recap
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Han Pei admitted that the Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practice had not yet been obtained. Luo Jie, seizing the opportunity, called Han Pei to push for the next stage of cooperation but then pivoted to renegotiate their profit-sharing ratio. Luo Jie pointed out that without the GMP certification and large-scale production experience, Han's Pharmaceuticals would rely heavily on Luo's Pharmaceuticals.
He proposed that if Han Pei agreed to concede an additional 10% of the profit to Luo's Pharmaceuticals, they would sign the contract immediately. Han Pei, after listening to a joke from Luo Jie that he found "uninteresting," ultimately accepted the revised terms. Meanwhile, Huo Yan informed Wang Dayin of the station's decision to promote him to assistant chief, with a further promotion to deputy chief upon his graduation from the Fire and Rescue Academy.
Huo Yan clarified that this decision was based solely on Wang Dayin's numerous top-ranking rescue performances, asserting it had nothing to do with external factors. Wang Dayin, however, hesitated to accept the promotion, admitting his insecurity and fear of failure, especially the possibility of Jiang Tong witnessing his struggles if he couldn't pass the academy exams. Huo Yan, recognizing Wang Dayin's underlying potential, challenged him to provide a truly convincing reason for his reluctance before dismissing him to reconsider.
To instill confidence in Wang Dayin, Chief Chen returned to Dongshan Station. He recounted two stories of profound sacrifice: one about his comrade Zheng Zhong, a 22-year-old university graduate who perished in the 1998 flood while saving a villager, and another about his old captain, Huo Qingsong, who died in a chemical plant explosion after inhaling too much toxic gas because his breathing apparatus was not yet perfect.
Chief Chen explained how modern equipment has advanced to allow shared breathing for both rescuers and victims. He then led Wang Dayin to the Honor Room, filled with mementos of fallen comrades who were like family to him. He emphasized that their collective efforts were for the trust of the people, embodied in the station's motto: "Loyal to the party, strict to the discipline. The fire we wander, for the people we care."
Chief Chen sternly criticized Wang Dayin, stating that his current efforts should not be for Jiang Tong or their personal romance, but for the trust of his teammates and the public, and to honor the heroes in the Honor Room. He challenged Wang Dayin to either fight like a man or "get lost," though he quickly called him back, urging him to reflect and not disgrace the fire service.
Inspired, Wang Dayin returned to the study room, immersing himself completely in his books, much to his teammates' surprise. Jiang Tong and Wang Dayin enjoyed a picnic, exchanging gifts they had thoughtfully acquired by selling some of their own cherished items, like Jiang Tong's electric scooter and Wang Dayin's drone. Jiang Tong shared that her father wished for her to transfer back to the fire brigade.
Wang Dayin fully supported this, suggesting that Jiang Tong, with her higher education in fire safety, would be better utilized in the brigade for fire prevention technology research and supervision work, where she could make a greater impact. He vowed to diligently pursue his work and future with her, promising to protect her unwavering spirit. Yan Lan continued her intensive experiments, even working through her holidays. As she left the lab one day, she unknowingly passed by Han Pei's operatives.
Soon after, the media exposed Han's Pharmaceuticals for using substandard materials, leading to severe formaldehyde contamination in a previous housing project. The reports highlighted conflicting quality inspection documents. Enraged by the scandal, Han Pei demanded his subordinates bring Yan Lan to him within 24 hours and inquired if any samples were missing from the drug testing center.
Yan Lan, having successfully completed her experiments and obtained conclusive results, immediately contacted Huo Yan to deliver the damning report, asserting that the evidence was solid enough to apprehend Han Pei. Huo Yan instructed her to be careful and promised to wait for her. Meanwhile, Han Pei learned that two vials were indeed missing from his drug testing center, further fueling his fury. Later that night, as Yan Lan returned home, she was drugged and abducted.
The scandal surrounding Han's Pharmaceuticals also implicated Luo's Pharmaceuticals, leading to a barrage of reporters besieging Luo Jie. He faced the press, stating that his father was occupied and he was now fully responsible for Luo's Pharmaceuticals. He refuted claims about their involvement in PD-1 drug development and bribery allegations against Director Li, urging the media not to spread rumors.
While acknowledging the confidentiality of their cooperation with Han's Pharmaceuticals, Luo Jie adamantly assured the public that Luo's Pharmaceuticals would never engage in illegal activities, upholding his father's long-standing principles. He declined to comment on the disappearances of Director Li and Han Pei. Shortly after, Huo Yan received a call from Yan Lan's phone, but it was Han Pei. Yan Lan briefly managed to interject, telling Huo Yan not to worry about her and to protect himself.
Han Pei taunted Huo Yan, confirming Yan Lan was in his custody and mocking Huo Yan for his pursuit of justice and personal affections. Huo Yan warned Han Pei against harming Yan Lan, but Han Pei abruptly ended the call. Huo Yan promptly reported Yan Lan's kidnapping to the police. Police quickly surrounded Han Pei's clubhouse, but he was nowhere to be found.
Han Pei then sent Huo Yan a video message, gloating about his escape and revealing that the clubhouse, his "most satisfying work," contained a "secret passage." He challenged Huo Yan to find this hidden route to reach him and Yan Lan. Separately, Han Pei contacted Luo Jie, who was still unaware of Yan Lan's abduction, requesting him to prepare fireworks.
Han Pei cryptically added that Yan Lan had already completed a second task for him, which immediately made Luo Jie realize Yan Lan was captive. Furious, Luo Jie threatened Han Pei if Yan Lan was harmed, but Han Pei assured him of her safety as long as Huo Yan did not interfere. Luo Jie and Huo Yan met to exchange their information. Luo Jie expressed his suspicion that Han Pei might be targeting him. They decided to split up to pursue Han Pei and rescue Yan Lan, agreeing to stay in constant communication and coordinate with the police.
