Xu Chenguang

Biodata

Appearance

• Xu Chenguang has a resolute, upright face. During his livestreamed interview, his gaze is described as open and frank 4.

Personality

Xu readily acknowledges civilians’ lifesaving efforts. Learning that a young man had rescued the accident victims and left without giving his name, he reacts with gratitude, shock, and admiration. He is disappointed to have missed the rescuer and becomes even more eager to meet him after watching a witness’s recording 4.

His praise does not override his concern for public safety: he explicitly warns viewers against attempting similar rescues themselves and advises waiting for professionals 4.

Story Role

Traffic Accident Response

Xu leads the fire crew dispatched to a major traffic accident. On arrival, he sees injured people already outside the wreckage, with bystanders stopping their bleeding and cleaning their wounds. A young woman explains that a boy with gauze wrapped around his head had carried out the rescue but left on urgent business. Xu then watches a middle-aged witness’s phone recording, which shows the youth and other adults pulling victims to safety 4.

After the fire is brought under control, Xu speaks to reporters on a livestream. He confirms that everyone had been rescued before his crew arrived and that a secondary explosion occurred before firefighters could begin rescue operations. He publicly thanks the rescuers, especially the youth who directed the effort, and asks him to contact the authorities for recognition. The youth is Qu Nanzhu, whom Xu does not meet at the scene 4.

Notable Quotes

“But we must still emphasize that if you encounter a traffic accident like this in the future, you should wait for professionals to arrive to avoid further accidents.” 4