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[Fireworks of My Heart]

[Adapted from the novel "A City, Waiting for You" by Jiuyuexi]

[Episode 22]

Start the trucks, hurry!

Everyone, return to base in the quickest time possible.

Sir, I'll help you up. Come.

Be careful.

- Careful. Take them to an open area. - Okay.

We'll go check the transfusion room for any disabled patients.

Let's go.

Somebody help! Doctor!

- Quick! - Doctor!

Somebody help!

- Doctor. - Thank you, doctor.

- That was an earthquake, right? - Yes. I'll take you to somewhere safer.

- You'll be fine. - That was scary!

Guys, take care. Get everyone outside first.

Excuse me.

Give me a hand.

Vitals are normal. Relax.

There's no signal.

No signal?

- Is there signal? - Yes.

There's signal.

[Breaking news! 6.5 earthquake in Yancheng, Wangxiang County]

6.5?

We felt it over here. The epicentre must be worse.

The epicentre is in Wangxiang. It's a 6.5 earthquake.

That's a pretty big one.

That doctor from Neurology is from Wangxiang, I think.

- Dr Tian? - Yes.

Dr Wei of Orthopaedics is also from there.

One, two, one.

One, one, one, two, one.

One, one, one, two, one.

Right turn.

At attention.

Left turn.

Dress right, dress.

Dress front.

Reporting, Captain.

Shili Tai Fire and Rescue Station.

Combat squad assembled and awaiting orders.

All present.

Right turn!

To the trucks.

[Disciplined and impartial, Braving fire and water]

[China Fire and Rescue]

[Brothers and comrades. The golden 72 hours begins now.]

[Every minute wasted is a life lost.]

[The crisis is our missive.]

[We will help those in need, save them from fire and water.]

We must complete this mission!

- Squad One, affirmative. - Squad Two, affirmative.

Squad Three, affirmative.

[Wangxiang Earthquake Emergency Mobilization] Comrades.

[Wangxiang Earthquake Emergency Mobilization] After the earthquake,

people from all walks of life have been affected.

By orders from the city leaders,

every department has initiated action.

From what I know,

the Fire Department has dispatched their best men to Wangxiang on first notice.

Natural disasters are merciless.

But humans are.

The hospital will also send a team of professionals to the front line.

Party members have to lead the charge.

I'm a party member. I'll go.

Me too.

And me.

- I'll go. - Thoracic Surgery is in.

I'm a paediatrician. I will go.

I'm a surgeon. I will go.

- We will go. - Me too.

Every department, go back and assemble your teams.

Get ready the supplies.

We will depart in one hour.

Bring as much as we can.

Infusion patch, cotton swab, alcohol. Pack more of those.

- Dong, got what you need? - Yes.

I got the protection suits and disposable surgical gowns.

Do we need to pack extra clothes?

How long will we be away?

Xi, how many sets of clothes are you bringing?

I saw other teams packed two sets. So I simply packed some clothes.

Dr Xu, what if we don't get to change?

We'll figure it out then.

Should we prepare some food and drinks, too? It's a four to five hour drive there.

But we don't even know how the situation is over there.

Have you guys informed your family?

- Not yet. - There's no time.

We have 10 more minutes before we're set to leave.

You all should call your family.

- Okay. - Okay.

- Hello, Dad. - Qin Qin.

I'm joining the hospital's medical team, leaving for Xiangwang.

How long will you be there?

I'm not sure.

Most likely for quite a while.

Okay. Remember, stay safe.

Call home every night before you sleep so we know you're okay.

I will.

As for Mum...

I will tell her. Don't you worry.

Make sure you take care.

That's all, then. Bye, Dad.

I joined the hospital's medical team. We're going to Xiangwang for a few days.

Phone calls will be inconvenient.

Leave me a message if there's anything.

Hello. The number you have dialled...

All units, mind the slippery slopes ahead.

Get ready to disembark.

A landslide?

- Be safe. - Okay.

This way.

Go from here. Be careful.

Song Yan, what's the situation?

The landslide area is large. It will take a while to clear.

Vehicles can't pass. We'll have to walk.

No time to waste.

Okay.

I'll report to the Command Center.

Okay.

Yang Chi. Ask the drivers to stay.

The rest of you, take whatever you can.

- We'll leave in five minutes. - Okay.

Everyone, disembark and pack your gear. We're leaving in five minutes.

Watch your step.

Be careful.

Be careful.

Watch your step.

Squad Leader, is 6.5 considered serious?

Buildings must have collapsed. Hopefully, the residents got out.

The golden 72 hours for rescue.

Every minute is precious.

Guys, make haste!

Yes, sir!

- Can you manage? - Yes.

- Give me that. - I can take it.

Save your energy for the rescue.

We can do it, brothers!

We can do it!

- Radioman! - Here.

We've reached Wangxiang.

The buildings in the town suffered major damage.

We're not sure of casualties yet.

From what we can see,

it's not too optimistic.

- Proceed with search and rescue. - Got it.

- Over. - Comrades!

Comrades.

You guys are here.

Thank goodness.

I'm the township secretary.

The municipal building has collapsed.

We set up a temporary shelter at the school ahead.

Let me take you there to recoup.

No need. We're here to rescue people.

Are there any trapped victims?

- Come with me. - Go!

[Emergency Rescue]

This is a clip sent by the fire and rescue team.

We can see that the buildings in the town are badly damaged.

Firefighters who arrived first have started rescue work on site.

We've been told by the Command Center

that large numbers of SAR personnel are headed for Wangxiang.

- Hello, Yan Chen. - Qin Qin.

Why didn't you answer my calls?

The signal is bad.

Where are you right now?

Qin Qin?

We're still on the road.

Take care out there. Call me if anything happens.

I will. Don't worry.

Bye.

Split up and search.

Okay. This way.

- Life detector. - Got it.

- Follow me. - Come.

- Keep up. - Okay.

Everything is ready.

Jiang, it's ready.

Doctor!

Captain, there's someone down there.

- The rest continue searching. - Okay.

Come on, altogether.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

Be careful.

Clear the way.

Make way.

Sign of life detected!

- Get on it! - Yes, sir.

Get them out! Now!

Yes, sir.

Here.

- Anyone there? - Anyone there?

Anyone there?

Anyone there?

Anyone down there?

Help me.

He's here.

Don't worry.

We'll get you out.

I want you to save your energy.

Don't fall asleep. Got it?

Captain, I'll get the hydraulic jack.

Go.

Should we just smash it with a hammer?

No smashing. There's a person below.

Smashing it will be dangerous.

This wall poses a problem.

If we're not careful, there could be a second collapse.

Clear away the rubble on top first. Then, remove the wall.

- Okay. - Remember!

- Safety first, okay? - Understood.

Come on.

Hang on.

Captain. The other team took the hydraulic jack.

Are you guys not going to save me?

Please don't go.

I beg you, don't go.

Don't leave me.

Don't be scared. We're not going anywhere.

- I'll do it. - Men!

Break apart this piece of wall first.

- Let's do it. - I'm holding it.

Jiang Yi!

Did you not eat?

There are people below waiting to be rescued.

Hit it hard!

Yes, sir.

Don't cry.

It's nothing to cry about.

What do you do?

I'm a doctor.

What kind?

Surgery. General surgery.

Brother.

I know my hand is crippled.

I won't be able to hold a surgical knife again.

Many have lost their lives today.

If you can't be a surgeon, then do something else.

You're still young.

To be alive is what matters.

If you're a man, it doesn't matter how badly you fall.

You just have to get back up.

Come.

Come on.

Go.

Push!

Okay.

- Lift the back. - Come on.

Put him on Pi Pi.

Slowly.

Be careful.

[Yancheng Emergency Medical Response Team]

Did you injure your hand?

Surgeon!

Is there a surgeon here?

We have a seriously injured patient.

Follow me. Watch your step.

Bear with it. Mind over matter.

Don't cry. Administer anaesthetic.

Okay.

Doctor, can you please save my hand and make it the way it was?

I'm a surgeon too.

I'll do my best.

Bear with it while I inject anaesthesia.

Many people lost their lives today.

You're still young.

After today, do your best to live.

I know.

Just now, the firefighter who saved me said the same thing.

Did I hear that right?

Dr Xu actually tried to console him.

Before, Dr Xu never talked with the patient while doing surgery.

You may start.

Ready for surgery.

- Let's go. - Hurry.

This way, hurry.

Captain.

We've searched this whole area. No signs of life.

Should we move to the next area?

Everyone's worked non-stop for over 10 hours.

- Take a break where we are. - Okay.

Team Shili Tai. Break here for 10 minutes.

- Got it. - Okay.

Pi Pi, Da Peng.

Ge, distribute the water.

Anyone there?

Respond if you here me!

Anyone there?

Respond if you here me!

Jiang, take a break.

You guys rest, Captain.

I'm fine.

Respond if you hear me!

Take a break. This is an order.

Captain, please let me be.

Let me save more people.

Anyone there?

I said, rest!

Something's wrong.

I already noticed when we got here.

Is something bothering you?

Speak.

Captain.

Our home collapsed, too.

I haven't been able to contact my mum.

Isn't your home in Liyang?

My aunt lives in a village at the base of Wangxiang.

She wasn't feeling well, so my mum came to look after her.

I haven't been able to contact her since yesterday afternoon.

Which village?

What are your aunt and mother's names? I'll contact the detachment.

Houmiao Village.

My mum is Gao Chun Rong.

My aunt is Gao Chun Yan.

Aftershocks!

Helmets on! Get to safety!

Stay away from walls!

Vital signs.

Heart rate and blood pressure are stable.

You can continue.

Scissors.

Dr Xu, did we manage to save his hand?

There are multiple nerve and tendon ruptures.

It will be impossible to hold a surgical knife.

But if rehabilitation goes well,

he'll regain some grip.

With how badly his hand was injured, it's a miracle it didn't need amputation.

Pack the gauze.

Dr Xu.

Here.

We have another patient with an open fracture. It's very serious.

Can you handle it?

I'll be right there.

Let's go.

- Dr Qin, come with me. - Okay.

[Yancheng Emergency Medical Response Team]

[China Fire and Rescue]

I'm exhausted.

Be careful.

Bei, do you have any food?

- Is there anything to eat? - Yes.

I'm so hungry that I feel dizzy.

It's ready. It's cooked.

Here you go. Freshly made.

I want something sweet. Any chocolates?

An egg pie is good too.

Are you being picky at this time?

I've given our supplies to the other field hospital.

They came in a rush and didn't bring anything.

Thanks.

Okay, let's just make do with what we have. We'll be getting more supplies soon.

Wipe your hands. Here.

Okay.

Something touching happened this afternoon.

Someone quietly sent supplies. A big container of boiled eggs.

Yes, that's right. They're cooked. I kept them warm for you.

Here you go. They're still warm.

Thanks.

- One each. - Okay.

- You're not eating? - I've eaten.

- Dr Xu. - Okay. You'll serve the people then.

We still get to eat eggs at this time.

Obviously, we're lucky to be alive.

You're right.

The earthquake only lasted 20, 30 seconds yesterday.

But a whole town was destroyed.

Many people died just like that.

That's because humans are helpless in the face of nature.

Thinking about the little things that annoyed us before,

they no longer matter.

I've decided. I will make up with my boyfriend when I get back.

I will be the bigger person and forgive him.

What is there to gripe about when you can be with the person you love?

Seems like you're not that hungry.

You're showing affection here.

I think she's okay not eating.

That's not easy to get.

Eat this. You haven't eaten since last night.

You need food for energy.

Yang, I'm not hungry.

Trust me.

We've saved many people. God is watching.

Your mum will have God's blessing. She will be fine.

Eat a little.

Keep your spirit up.

The head of the detachment has contacted the headquarters.

They sent out a missing person's alert.

We'll hear something soon.

Thanks, Cap.

Here.

Eat the noodles.

There are still many people waiting for us to help them.

- Noodles for you. - Okay.

It's just cooked.

Goodnight, Dr Xu.

Dr Xu, your feet are so swollen.

I'll get you some calming spray.

Calling People's Hospital Medical Team.

Medical assistance is required on site. Who can go there now?

Sir, this is Xu Qin. I can go.

Okay. I'll arrange for transport. It will be there immediately.

Bring along medicine, tools and a stretcher. Take two nurses with you.

- Roger that. - Dr Xu, I'll go with you.

- Me too. - Take the medical kit.

Okay.

Are your feet okay?

They're fine. Let's go.

Set up the terminal.

There are signs of life! Start the rescue.

Quickly!

- Go. - Get up there.

Squad One, break up the rubble.

Squad Two, clear a path.

Move it. Make haste.

Comrade, you need to know the priorities.

You don't know how deep down he's buried.

If he's beyond saving, you should hurry to the next spot.

- Hurry! - That's how you save more people.

You guys are spending hours to save just one guy.

You don't even know if he's still alive.

Your smashing could cause another collapse.

Then we'd all be in danger.

Is it worth it?

Members of Shili Tai.

Do you all remember the oath you made when we came?

We solemnly promise that we will not give up on any life.

- Then get to it! - Yes, sir!

Quickly!

Captain, we're going to the next spot.

Give me the axe.

Hold this.

Driver, could you go to the town and get more men to come?

- Okay. - Thank you.

Slowly.

Slowly.

Watch out.

- Song Yan! - Captain!

One, two, three.

Yang, hold on.

Guys, don't worry. It will be cleared soon.

Don't fret.

Li Meng.

What are you doing here?

I was nearby handling the resettlement and evacuation.

The station heard you're coming, so they sent me to get you.

You walked all the way here?

There were aftershocks.

It had been cleared but now it's blocked again.

We'll have to walk.

That's fine. Let me grab my bag.

- I'll take that. - It's okay.

No, let me.

Come.

Thanks.

- Let's go. - Go.

I got here as soon as I finished a meeting. I didn't even get to change.

Watch your step. It's rocky and uneven.

Okay.

- I'm fine. - Be careful.

You studied psychology?

I worked as a counsellor during my college internship.

That's why management sent me here

to assist with emotional counselling work for the victims.

It's an important aspect of disaster relief work too.

And the sooner it starts, the better.

Did you guys have any rest the past two days?

We did.

We took turns to rest half an hour.

There's not enough manpower.

We want to make the best of the golden 72 hours.

Come, give me your hand.

Thanks.

Be careful.

I get it.

Time is of the essence right now.

Look ahead.

It's still some ways to the base.

- Okay. - This section is tricky.

Let me carry you.

- It's okay. I can do it. - I'll carry you.

- I'm fine. - I'm fine to carry you.

I can do it. Just go. I'm okay.

Jiang Yi hasn't been able to get in touch with his mum and aunt.

These are their details.

Please help out.

- Ready. - Let's go. One, two, three!

Here.

- Are you okay? - I'm okay.

Let's go and help.

Song Yan, we're here to help.

Don't come up. Wait on the ground.

It's dangerous up here. Go down.

Don't come. It's dangerous.

Don't worry.

Go, go down.

Give it here.

Let's move it.

Careful.

Slowly does it.

Go.

Found it!

I found them! Doctor!

Let's go.

- Dr Xu! - Go up.

Captain, we've checked. So far so good.

Best to finish the rescue operation quickly.

Be careful.

Careful.

Careful, Captain.

Help me.

Help me.

Get this.

Miss, are you okay?

Help me.

Three...

Her legs look okay. Carry her out.

Jiang.

Slowly.

Miss, hang in there.

Captain, you take care.

It's all right.

We're getting out. Come on.

- Jun Ping, Pi Pi. - Don't cry.

- Pi Pi! - It's all good.

- Here. - Help her.

This way.

Do it slowly.

Okay.

Open it.

We have the best doctors. They'll treat your wounds.

It's all right. Don't cry.

- Here you go. - Watch it.

- Don't rush. - Pi Pi, that side.

Keep still.

I'll do it.

She's gone.

Go save others.

Wait!

She's pregnant.

Turn her over.

Normally, the fetus will die five to eight minutes after the mother dies.

I hear heartbeat. The baby is still alive.

Can we save it if we take them to the field hospital?

There's no time. We have to do a C-section.

Are you confident?

No. But I'll try.

Lay her down flat.

Be careful.

Coming through.

Dr Xu.

Thanks.

Scissors.

Get ready surgical knife.

Apply pressure.

The baby's out.

Be careful.

Slowly.