Flight to You Episode 3 Recap
> Flight to You Recap
Following the interviews, the flight attendant recruitment results are announced. The successful candidates include the elegant Li Yuheng and the cheerful, down-to-earth Xia Zhi. Ms. Ai, the department head, is particularly impressed by Xia Zhi's infectious personality and composure, believing her resilience will be an asset in a high-pressure job. Ms. Ai informs the new recruits of a strict three-month training period, where failure to pass assessments will lead to elimination.
She then gives specific instructions: Li Yuheng is reminded to keep her hair properly in an updo, while Xia Zhi is advised to refine her speaking style, practice her posture, and lose weight. Despite the strictness, Xia Zhi and Li Yuheng quickly bond and exchange contact information. At the airport, Li Yuheng runs into Gu Nanting, revealing they are old acquaintances and that she became a flight attendant to surprise him.
They catch up, with Li Yuheng mentioning that her mother misses Gu Nanting and his mother. Gu Nanting, learning Li Yuheng is new to the area, offers his help. Elsewhere, Cheng Xiao rushes to congratulate Xia Zhi. When Xia Zhi tells her about the upcoming training, Cheng Xiao reveals she is also being sent away for a two-month closed training in Australia, lamenting that she feels "kicked to the bottom of the pyramid" but vowing to handle the situation herself.
Later, Gu Nanting visits his mother, a re-employed designer passionately working on aerodynamic designs for domestic aircraft. She declines his offer to move in with him, preferring her familiar home. She also reminds him about his rental property, which he manages via email with a tenant he's never met but considers responsible. Concurrently, Xia Zhi gossips with Cheng Xiao.
After praising Li Yuheng's new "Captain Gu" boyfriend, she speculates that Cheng Xiao's landlord, who communicates solely through "old-fashioned" email, must be a "boring, introverted, single man." Unbeknownst to them, Cheng Xiao's landlord is Gu Nanting. The 787 transition training begins in Melbourne, Australia, led by Gu Nanting. Upon arrival, he encounters Captain Kain, a rival instructor who immediately challenges him to a rematch, alluding to a past competition. Gu Nanting coolly dismisses him, stating he is there to work.
The rigorous training starts immediately. During an outside check, Cheng Xiao and Song are caught applying sunscreen. Gu Nanting sternly reprimands them for their lack of discipline, arguing that personal preparations must be done beforehand to maintain a serious learning environment. Cheng Xiao retorts that they are pilots, not soldiers, and protecting themselves is essential for flight safety. As a punishment, Gu Nanting makes them stand and reflect in the sun while the rest of the class continues.
Afterward, a frustrated Cheng Xiao calls Gu Nanting "Thanos," criticizing his rigid, mechanical approach. Gu Nanting's demanding methods continue to exhaust the trainees. When Cheng Xiao tries to lighten the mood with a joke, he cuts her off, warning that the lowest-scoring trainee will be demoted. That night, he visits her room to return her earrings and proceeds to lecture her on maintaining a professional image, even in her personal space.
He insists she fold her blanket into a perfect "tofu block" and demonstrates the technique himself. When Cheng Xiao tries to secretly record him, he catches her and forces her to delete the video. She accuses him of being a formalist, but he maintains that meticulousness in all aspects of life is crucial for ensuring flight safety. Meanwhile, during flight attendant training, Ms. Ai uses Li Yuheng as an example of perfect posture and a sincere smile.
Xia Zhi struggles to meet the high standards, feeling inadequate. Li Yuheng patiently encourages her, teaching her facial muscle exercises to achieve a more natural smile. Later, in a cabin service test, Xia Zhi fumbles when a difficult passenger repeatedly changes her drink order. Ms. Ai scolds her for trying to decide for the passenger. Li Yuheng then steps in, deftly resolving the situation by politely suggesting an order in which to enjoy both drinks, impressing Ms. Ai.
The pilot trainees discover that Kain was once severely defeated by Gu Nanting in a simulator competition, which they believe is the source of their instructor's current harshness. They conspire to provoke another competition between the two, hoping to create a distraction. They urge Song to approach Kain and fan the flames. Kain eventually confronts Gu Nanting and publicly challenges him to a rematch.
When the trainees cheer him on, Gu Nanting refuses and instead punishes the entire group with a ten-kilometer run. Later, Ni Zhan calls Gu Nanting to inquire about Cheng Xiao's progress. Gu Nanting acknowledges her incredible work ethic, detailing her intense daily schedule, but expresses doubt about her suitability for the role, calling her "crazy." He finds Cheng Xiao still practicing in the simulator, having skipped her meal.
He advises her to balance her training with rest and stops her from practicing alone without an instructor. As she leaves, Gu Nanting brings her a box of siu mei rice. Famished, she devours it, mistakenly assuming it was a kind gesture from Song.
