Episode 35 recap: The medical team members find it hard to forget their memories of Maile Village.
The 26th batch of Chinese medical aid team has arrived in Africa. Yang Can Zan, along with two groups of medical team members, visited the graves of the experts and scholars who will forever remain in Sanah. Ma Jia, as the leader of the 25th batch of medical team, stepped forward to arrange the ribbons. Everyone observed a minute of silence, followed by a flag handover ceremony. Ma Jia solemnly handed over the medical team's flag to the leader of the 26th batch, hoping that they would continue to uphold the spirit of the Chinese medical team and contribute to medical care in Sanah.
Ma Jia reminisced about his initial arrival in Sanah, lamenting how time flew by. He vividly remembered enduring a more than thirty-hour flight to Sanah, only to be faced with a water shortage upon arrival. He felt extremely uncomfortable and, taking advantage of the night, sneaked into the kitchen to steal water for a shower, but he was caught in the act. That day happened to be rainy, so Ma Jia ended up showering with rainwater and developed a high fever the next day.
The leader of the 26th batch of medical team looked at Ma Jia's current appearance and couldn't imagine that he used to be so tough. Wu Mei, standing nearby, remarked that Ma Jia had been involved in many daring exploits. If they were to recount them all, it would probably take three days and nights. This startled Ma Jia, who quickly stopped Wu Mei from continuing.
Wu Mei and Chang Lai sat by the seaside, enjoying the sea breeze. They reminisced about the time when they first arrived in Sanah and searched the internet together for information about baobab trees. At that time, they both had a certain image of Sanah in their minds. However, reality didn't entirely match their expectations. After two years, they developed a deep affection for Sanah. They were not only a couple but also comrades-in-arms.
When Chang Lai saw a ball fly into a pavilion, he helped throw it back. Watching the interesting children, he couldn't help but compliment them. This reminded Wu Mei of their unborn child, filling her with guilt. Chang Lai comforted Wu Mei, saying that their child loved this land so much that they couldn't bear to leave. He assured her that he would love Wu Mei forever. Touched, Wu Mei leaned against Chang Lai's chest. This scene was witnessed by Su Xin, who happened to be taking a stroll by the seaside. Su Xin couldn't help but marvel at the magical charm of Sanah, which even made Wu Mei become gentle. Su Xin took out her phone and took a photo as a keepsake.
Upon learning that Ma Jia was returning today, Liu Xiao Xian dressed up and took her luggage out. As soon as Ma Jia got off the plane, he learned that Liu Xiao Xian was on the second floor of the airport. He was quite puzzled but still followed Liu Xiao Xian's instructions and went upstairs. He found out that Liu Xiao Xian knew that the hospital had given him a short vacation and wanted to make up for their honeymoon. Ma Jia handed his passport directly to Liu Xiao Xian, and they went together to the place they had once longed to visit.
At the seaside, Shi Zhu Zi smiled radiantly in her wedding dress. Jiang Da Qiao, who was wearing a suit that perfectly matched Shi Zhu Zi's dress, stood beside her, taking photos. Jiang Yao and Aixi thought Shi Zhu Zi looked incredibly beautiful.
Aixi was returning to Sanah, and Jiang Yao felt reluctant to let her go. He tried to persuade Aixi to visit Beijing, but Aixi wanted to go back to continue her studies. She promised Jiang Yao that she would come to China to pursue her education in the future, which improved Jiang Yao's mood. They hooked their little fingers together, making a promise. Shi Zhu Zi had already been in China for half a year and deeply missed the land in Sanah that had nurtured her. Therefore, she decided to go back.
Although Jiang Da Qiao was reluctant to part with Shi Zhu Zi, he greatly respected her decision. He reminded Shi Zhu Zi to always remember that there is someone here waiting for her. Shi Zhu Zi made an appointment with Jiang Da Qiao to grow vegetables together in Maile Village after his retirement, and Jiang Da Qiao smiled and agreed.
In 2023, Ma Jia and Liu Xiao Xian's son had started school. Ma Jia watched Suleiman's surgery through a video call. He had confidence in Suleiman's medical skills and told him to perform the surgery himself and call him if there were any problems. Today was the eighth anniversary of the medical aid mission in Africa, and the members of the 25th medical team gathered for a reunion. Sun Shuang couldn't attend as she was taking her recently released father on a trip to Hainan, but she made a video call to join the celebration. It was revealed that Sun Shuang had married Zhao Yi Cong, and Zhao Yi Cong's career in Africa was flourishing, which brought joy to everyone.
Jiang Da Qiao was now the hospital director. He brought out the snacks that Shi Zhu Zi had personally made for everyone and distributed them. It was evident that their relationship was still strong. Ma Jia had prepared a surprise for everyone for this reunion. It was a compilation of footage from their time in Africa, capturing not only their beautiful memories but also their hard work and efforts.
Shi Zhu Zi expressed her longing for everyone in the video, causing everyone's eyes to well up. Ma Jia introduced the members of the 30th medical team and acknowledged that each person had their own reasons for going to Africa. However, he believed that everyone would have unexpected gains once they arrived there. He taught everyone to say "Welcome to Maile Village" in the Vashili language.
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