Episode 18 recap: There's someone waiting for you at home.
Yang Zhen Gang woke up, and Lin Lu Xiao brought Nan Chu into the hospital room to see Yang Zhen Gang. They wanted to arrange for Yang Zhen Gang's treatment once the anesthesia wore off. Yang Zhen Gang felt that the anesthesia hadn't worn off yet because he still couldn't feel his leg. Lin Lu Xiao was heartbroken upon hearing this.
As Yang Zhen Gang spoke and looked around, he realized that one of his legs was missing. However, he still expressed his strength and said that it was okay to not have it. Lin Lu Xiao felt extremely guilty, thinking that it was because he was suspended from duty that Yang Zhen Gang had to take his place. But Yang Zhen Gang reassured him that it was just an accident and told Lin Lu Xiao not to blame himself.
Meng Guo Hong brought everyone from the special operations team to visit Yang Zhen Gang and told him to rest well. He encouraged Yang Zhen Gang to make any requests and assured him that they would be taken care of. However, Yang Zhen Gang expressed his concern for the situation at the station. Meng Guo Hong didn't allow Yang Zhen Gang to talk about work and brought the honorary trophy that Yang Zhen Gang had wanted to compete with him for. He asked Yang Zhen Gang to keep it as a memento.
Yang Zhen Gang requested that the trophy be placed in the honor room to motivate everyone to stay true to their original aspirations and continue to do their job well. Meng Guo Hong felt uneasy seeing Yang Zhen Gang's determination and almost couldn't hold back his tears. He had to leave the room to calm himself down.
Lin Lu Xiao came out to comfort Meng Guo Hong, and Meng Guo Hong assigned him some work, asking him to report to the fire investigation department as soon as possible. However, Lin Lu Xiao felt that with Yang Zhen Gang's current condition, he needed someone to take care of him, so he wanted to delay reporting to the fire investigation department.
Liu Ru Yi was extremely worried and frustrated because of Yang Zhen Gang's injury. She blamed herself for being unable to do anything. Yu Qi Lei felt uncomfortable seeing her like this and found a moment to make a phone call home to let his family know he was safe. Mi Lan and Miao Miao were very worried about Yu Qi Lei, so after confirming his safety, they asked him to focus on his work and not worry about home matters.
Everyone at the station wanted to help in some way. They wanted Lin Lu Xiao to return to the station, but Lin Lu Xiao reminded them that each and every one of them was the backbone of the station and should focus on their own tasks. Lin Lu Xiao planned to apply for some funds to support Yang Zhen Gang's treatment, and Lei Da Gang immediately called home to divert the money he had set aside to buy a piano for his child to help Yang Zhen Gang.
Lin Lu Xiao was very worried about Yang Zhen Gang because he had lost a leg. Despite his own situation, Yang Zhen Gang didn't show any emotions and even comforted everyone else. Lin Lu Xiao was deeply concerned that Yang Zhen Gang might not be able to withstand the situation. Lin Lu Xiao went to the fire site and as he looked at the charred oil tanks, he couldn't help but recall the intensity of the fire when they were extinguishing it, and he felt particularly down.
Meng Guo Hong visited Lin Lu Xiao, knowing that Lin Lu Xiao must be feeling guilty and regretful at this moment. He encouraged Lin Lu Xiao to see it as a form of growth and learning. Yang Zhen Gang was ready to be discharged, and Lin Lu Xiao arranged a surprise for him. Together with Nan Chu, they used money collected from everyone at the station to select a suitable wheelchair for Yang Zhen Gang to celebrate his discharge.
Lin Lu Xiao went to complete the discharge procedures for Yang Zhen Gang and learned that Yang Zhen Gang was experiencing phantom limb pain and would need to take painkillers for an extended period. Lin Lu Xiao felt a bit sad about it. Nan Chu, along with everyone else, prepared a hearty dinner to celebrate Yang Zhen Gang's discharge. Everyone concealed their inner sadness and appeared to Yang Zhen Gang as if nothing significant had happened, so as not to make him feel uncomfortable.
Lin Lu Xiao helped Yang Zhen Gang get into bed, pointed out the location of the painkillers, and arranged the wheelchair before leaving with Nan Chu. Lin Lu Xiao was grateful to Nan Chu for being with him all this time and for liking him. However, he worried that Nan Chu might be attracted to the image of the person who saved her rather than to the real him, so he wanted Nan Chu to think it through.
Nan Chu explained that she had already seriously considered this question. Before she knew that Lin Lu Xiao was the one who saved her, she felt grateful and admired the person who did. When she found out it was Lin Lu Xiao, she felt overjoyed in her heart. And even before knowing the truth, she had already deeply fallen in love with Lin Lu Xiao.
Nan Chu expressed her feelings and explained that during the incident, she was extremely worried about Lin Lu Xiao. However, she wouldn't give up on him because of fear and worries. After Nan Chu revealed her feelings, Lin Lu Xiao took her to participate in the burial ceremony for the martyrs who sacrificed their lives. Once again, he reminded Nan Chu that firefighting during peacetime is the most dangerous job, and if she wants to be with him, she must be prepared for long separations and the possibility of becoming a martyr's spouse.
Nan Chu expressed that she would cherish every moment with Lin Lu Xiao. Even if Lin Lu Xiao sacrificed himself, she would be able to live a good life on her own and assured him that he could rest assured.
The spirit of the fire brigade shown by the creators really struck a chord with me! The director went to great lengths to recreate the fire scene in a one-to-one fashion for authenticity.
The Pingping Road Blue Team also immersed themselves in the lives of firefighters, undergoing basic fire training. Every shot is a tribute to the firefighters who walk against the light!