Bright Eyes in the Dark Episode 22 Recap
> Bright Eyes in the Dark Recap
Shao Yijiu expressed nervousness about participating in the upcoming fire service competition, but Qin Shiquan advised that to excel, they needed to play to their respective strengths, suggesting their new equipment could be a key advantage. Elsewhere, Fang Xiangqian asked Qin Shiquan for a loan, citing family matters, and Qin Shiquan readily agreed to help. Lin Luxiao accompanied Yang Zhengang to a rehabilitation center, where Yang, with his fighting spirit restored, diligently focused on his recovery.
During a conversation, Lin confessed that since Yang's injury, he had been contemplating the nature of their profession. Yang explained that he initially saw firefighting as an honor and a responsibility, but it eventually became a habit. He believed Lin, however, was a natural-born firefighter, a sentiment Lin acknowledged, admitting he had never considered another career. Despite this, Lin confided that he no longer felt as fearless as he once was.
In the past, he would charge into any danger without hesitation, but his relationship with Nan Chu had given him a new reason to be cautious. He deeply appreciated Nan Chu's understanding and support for his work on the front lines, which made him even more determined not to let her down. Meanwhile, after a choreography teacher criticized their performance for lacking soul, Nan Chu proposed integrating storytelling and performance into their routines.
She and her colleagues began studying classic dance dramas and musicals for inspiration. Shen Guangzong helped Xi Gu look for an apartment, but she found the options she liked were too expensive. Knowing Nan Chu was already paying for her acting classes and the dance club's expenses, Xi Gu was reluctant to add to her financial burden. Shen Guangzong offered to ask the company's chairman, Mr. Han, to cover their rent.
While chatting with Yang Zhengang, Lin Luxiao overheard cries for help. After learning a group was trapped on a mountain after a canyoning accident, he identified himself as a firefighter and rushed to the scene. The group's leader, Qianglyu, had fallen and been injured while trying to rescue a teammate. The Heping Road Special Service Station received the official notification, and Lou Mingye quickly led a team to the site.
Using the available canyoning equipment, Lin Luxiao rescued the injured Qianglyu and administered first aid. When Lou Mingye's team arrived, Lin directed them to the remaining trapped individuals. The rescue mission was delayed, first because their main route was blocked and Fang Xiangqian, the driver, was unsure of a shortcut, and later because his fire truck got stuck in the mud. Yang Zhengang worried about the repercussions, but Lin Luxiao was confident Lou Mingye would handle it.
That evening, Lou Mingye held a meeting, declaring the rescue a failure and holding Fang Xiangqian responsible for the delay due to a lack of preparation. Refusing to hear any excuses, Lou stated he only cared about results. He then reassigned Qi Huo as the primary driver for the special service unit and moved Fang Xiangqian to the second team.
Liu Ruyi spoke up, arguing the decision was unfair and that a firefighter's capability is measured by comprehensive strength, citing Fang's extensive experience. Lou Mingye dismissed this, asserting that Qi Huo had performed better in this specific situation. Fang Xiangqian challenged the decision's fairness, accusing Lou Mingye of trying to curry favor with Captain Meng. He then exposed Qi Huo's father-son relationship with the captain, a fact unknown to many.
The accusation deeply angered Qi Huo, who retorted that all his achievements were the result of his own hard work. Following the cancellation of his show, Jiang Ge developed a detailed proposal for a life-sharing online platform. His father, impressed by his son's research and newfound maturity, agreed to seriously consider the project. Shortly after, Jiang Ge helped Lin Qi secure a release from his old contract, and Lin Qi is now an artist with Jiang Ge's family company.
Jiang Ge then shared his platform idea with Lin Qi. They brought the proposal to Nan Chu, whose vision aligned perfectly with theirs. The three eagerly agreed to collaborate on the project, viewing it as a new challenge. In the fire station, some firefighters began questioning Lou Mingye's reforms, speculating he was showing favoritism to Qi Huo. However, others like Qin Shiquan supported the new competitive system, believing it would improve overall capabilities.
Later, Qin Shiquan found a disheartened Qi Huo cleaning a fire truck and encouraged him not to take the gossip to heart, reassuring him that the team was not targeting him personally but simply needed time to adjust to the new system.
