Episode 7 recap: Zhou Yu Decides to Practice the Fifth Swimming Style, Liang You Guang Meets Liang Bing Bing
Yang Zhen Gang woke up, and Lin Lu Xiao brought Nan Chu to the ward to see Yang Zhen Gang. Lin Lu Xiao wanted to arrange for Yang Zhen Gang to recover once the anesthesia wore off. Yang Zhen Gang felt that the anesthesia hadn't worn off yet because he couldn't feel his leg. Lin Lu Xiao was heartbroken upon hearing this. Yang Zhen Gang spoke while looking, only to realize that one of his legs was gone. However, he still bravely expressed that if it's gone, then it's gone.
Lin Lu Xiao felt extremely guilty, blaming himself for the suspension that led Yang Zhen Gang to take his place in the tank. However, Yang Zhen Gang stated that it was just an accident and urged Lin Lu Xiao not to shoulder the responsibility. Meng Guo Hong brought everyone from the Special Operations Station to visit Yang Zhen Gang and told him to rest well. He encouraged Yang Zhen Gang to make any requests he had and expressed his concern for the situation at the station.
Meng Guo Hong did not allow Yang Zhen Gang to discuss work and brought the honorary trophy that Yang Zhen Gang wanted to compete with him for last time, asking Yang Zhen Gang to keep it as a memento. Yang Zhen Gang requested for the trophy to be placed in the Honor Room to motivate everyone to stay true to their original aspirations and continue to do their jobs well. Meng Guo Hong felt uneasy seeing Yang Zhen Gang's determination and almost couldn't hold back his tears, so he had to leave to calm himself down.
Lin Lu Xiao came out to comfort Meng Guo Hong, and Meng Guo Hong arranged Lin Lu Xiao's work, asking him to report to the Fire Investigation Department as soon as possible. Lin Lu Xiao felt that given 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 deeply worried because of Yang Zhen Gang's injury and felt helpless, pounding on her own chest, blaming herself for being unable to do anything.
Yan Qilei felt uneasy and decided to make a phone call to his family to let them know he was safe. Milan and Miaomiao were worried about Yan Qilei, but upon hearing that he was safe, they urged him to focus on his work and not worry about family matters. Everyone at the fire station wanted to help in some way, suggesting that Lin Luxiao return to the station. However, Lin Luxiao reminded them that each of them was crucial to the station's operations and should focus on their own tasks.
Lin Luxiao planned to apply for some funds to help Yang Zhengang receive treatment, while Lei Dagang immediately called home to redirect the money they had set aside for buying a piano for their child to help Yang Zhengang. Lin Luxiao was very concerned about Yang Zhengang, especially because he showed no signs of emotional distress despite losing a leg and even comforted everyone else. Lin Luxiao worried that Yang Zhengang might not be able to handle it.
Lin Luxiao went to the fire site to review the scene and couldn't help but recall the intensity of the fire when they were fighting it. He was overwhelmed with emotions. Meng Guohong went to see Lin Luxiao, understanding that he must be feeling guilty and remorseful at that moment. Meng Guohong encouraged Lin Luxiao to see it as a learning experience. Yang Zhengang was ready to be discharged from the hospital, and Lin Luxiao arranged a surprise for him. Together with Nan Chu, they used the funds collected from everyone at the station to select a wheelchair suitable for Yang Zhengang, celebrating his discharge.
Lin Luxiao went to handle Yang Zhengang's discharge procedures and learned that Yang Zhengang was experiencing phantom limb pain and would need to take pain medication long-term. He felt uneasy about it. Nan Chu prepared a sumptuous dinner to celebrate Yang Zhengang's discharge. Everyone concealed their inner sadness and pretended that everything was fine in front of Yang Zhengang, not wanting him to feel upset. Lin Luxiao helped Yang Zhengang get into bed, pointed out the location of the pain medication, and arranged the wheelchair before leaving with Nan Chu.
Lin Luxiao expressed his gratitude to Nan Chu for always being there for him and genuinely liking him. However, he worried that Nan Chu might be infatuated with the image of him saving her and not the real him. So he wanted Nan Chu to think it through. Nan Chu explained that she had already seriously considered this issue. Before knowing that Lin Luxiao was the one who saved her, she held gratitude and admiration for the person who rescued her. When she discovered that it was Lin Luxiao, she was overjoyed, and even before knowing the truth, she had already deeply fallen in love with Lin Luxiao.
Nan Chu expressed her feelings and revealed that during the accident, she was extremely worried about Lin Luxiao. She assured him that she wouldn't give up on him due to fear or worry. After Nan Chu declared her feelings, Lin Luxiao took her to attend the burial ceremony for the martyrs who sacrificed their lives. Once again, he reminded Nan Chu that firefighting during peacetime was the most dangerous job and that if she wanted to be with him, she had to be prepared for long separations and the possibility of becoming a martyr's spouse. Nan Chu stated that she would cherish every moment with Lin Luxiao and even if he sacrificed himself, she would be able to live a good life alone, giving him peace of mind.
I really enjoy sports-themed dramas, they are so passionate. Zhou Yu, portrayed by Li Wen Han, surprised me a lot. He portrayed the transition from a lone wolf to gradually integrating into the team very well. Li Wen Han's performance was natural and authentic, and his original dialogues were fantastic.
He personally completed all the swimming scenes in the drama, showing his professionalism. Can I just say, his physique is simply perfect, with well-defined biceps, chest muscles, and abs. His inverted triangle body shape is amazing!