Flight to You Episode 35 Recap
> Flight to You Recap
During the court proceedings, Observer Lin Yicheng admitted that his previous testimony at Luzhou Airlines' investigation was false. He confessed to having lied to protect the company's interests, stating that, contrary to his earlier claim, Saigon Airport had not been closed. Jiang Tao's lawyer, who is also Cheng Xiao's mother, immediately seized on this, arguing that Lin Yicheng's contradictory statements made his current testimony untrustworthy. The judge accepted that her point was made and dismissed Lin Yicheng from the stand.
Outside the courtroom, Cheng Xiao, who had been anxiously waiting, received a text from Xia Zhi celebrating that Lin Yicheng was on their side. When Lin Yicheng emerged looking dejected, Cheng Xiao thanked him for speaking the truth, though he felt his testimony might have been useless. Just then, Gu Nanting called Cheng Xiao, revealing he was already at Luzhou Airport.
He remarked that in his country, such a surprise is called romance, boosting Cheng Xiao's confidence about the arrival of another crucial witness. Soon after, Captain Camille Ferris of Merians Airlines took the stand. She testified that at the time of the incident, she had heard air traffic control approve Flight 805's diversion request and instruct her flight to hold its position.
About five minutes later, she heard the Luzhou Airlines captain cancel the diversion, stating the patient's condition had improved. Camille unequivocally confirmed that Saigon Airport's runways were not closed, directly contradicting Jiang Tao's claims and revealing the truth of the matter. After her testimony, Camille found Cheng Xiao outside the courtroom.
She revealed that her first officer told her Gu Nanting had waited two days in the countryside to find her, and she envied Cheng Xiao for having such a steadfast partner. Camille shared her own story of her ex-husband not supporting her flying career, which led to their divorce. She explained that she chose to testify because she admired Cheng Xiao and Gu Nanting's courage in pursuing the truth.
After bidding farewell, Camille wished Cheng Xiao success in becoming a captain, and Gu Nanting offered to cover her travel expenses. Inside the court, Gu Nanting reassured an uncertain Cheng Xiao that many people were supporting her. The judge then announced that the court would proceed with mediation. Jiang Tao's lawyer, Cheng Xiao's mother, advised him against it, confident they would win the case. However, Jiang Tao, moved by Old Guo's expression, disregarded her advice.
He accepted the mediation, offering a public apology and compensation to Mr. Guo. The offer was accepted, settling the case, and an emotional Old Guo tearfully thanked Cheng Xiao for her efforts. Outside, Cheng Xiao urged her mother to rest. Her mother, seeing how much the job meant to her daughter, asked if she truly had to be a pilot, to which Cheng Xiao firmly replied, "Yes."
Later, Li Yuheng, Xia Zhi, and Song Song praised Cheng Xiao and Gu Nanting as the bravest people at the airline, declaring them role models before leaving the pair alone. Gu Nanting offered to take Cheng Xiao home and was about to confess his feelings when Ni Zhan appeared. Cheng Xiao went to apologize to Ni Zhan for the recent difficulties, but he insisted he should be the one to apologize for not considering what she truly wanted.
He then confessed his long-standing feelings for her, acknowledging that he knew she was aware and had already rejected him in her own way. He explained that saying it aloud was his way of letting go and then offered a "congratulatory hug," acknowledging her bond with Gu Nanting. After Ni Zhan left, Gu Nanting's second attempt to confess was interrupted by Cheng Xiao's mother, who furiously ordered her daughter to return to Qingdao.
Cheng Xiao refused, declaring she would be a pilot even if it cost her her life. The intense confrontation caused her mother to collapse from the shock, and they rushed her to the hospital. Meanwhile, Jiang Tao met with Xu Ce, admitting he had damaged the company's reputation and expressing his willingness to personally compensate the family and accept any punishment.
Xu Ce informed him that the fraud at Saigon Air Traffic Control had been reported to local authorities and that he must cooperate with their investigation, with the company's decision on his future to be announced at a press conference the next day. At the hospital, a doctor informed them that Cheng Xiao's mother's condition was stable and optimistic, though she was unconscious due to medication and should not be agitated.
Cheng Xiao, despite Gu Nanting's urging to eat, insisted on attending the press conference to witness Jiang Tao's apology. Her father arrived, taking over the vigil and telling her to rest for the next day. At the press conference, Xu Ce announced a one-million RMB compensation for Mr. Guo's family and pledged that the airline would learn from its mistakes.
He then delivered Jiang Tao's punishment: stripped of all duties and his pilot's license permanently revoked by the Civil Aviation Bureau, banning him from flying forever. Jiang Tao then gave a public apology, expressing deep remorse for his selfish actions and requesting to personally cover the one-million RMB compensation. Later, in his office, Xu Ce praised Gu Nanting and Cheng Xiao for their integrity, appointing Gu Nanting as the new Head of the Flight Department.
When Xu Ce mentioned the Vice President competition was still on, Gu Nanting requested to withdraw, stating that his actions had caused division and that stepping back was the right price to pay. Xu Ce agreed to consider it and officially revoked Cheng Xiao's suspension. Learning of her mother's hospitalization, he urged her to prioritize her family first. At the hospital, Cheng Xiao's mother, Xiaoyun, awoke and insisted on being discharged.
When Cheng Xiao invited her to her new house, her father pulled her aside. He revealed a long-held secret: her mother's opposition to her career stemmed from a past trauma and an intense fear of losing her. Her illness prevented her from controlling her emotions, causing her to act hurtfully despite her intentions.
He also corrected a childhood memory, revealing it was her mother who had rushed a sick Cheng Xiao to the hospital before being called away for a trial. Gu Nanting then arrived at the hospital room. Xiaoyun greeted him coldly, "Isn't this the boss who holds his female subordinate's hand?" After Gu Nanting wished her a speedy recovery, he prepared to leave to ease the tension. As Cheng Xiao walked him out, Gu Nanting mentioned he had keys, implying he would see them at Cheng Xiao's home.
