Flight to You Episode 37 Recap
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Gu Nanting brought Cheng Xiao to his home and led her to a room filled with photos of a woman named Luo Yi. He revealed that Luo Yi was Ni Zhan's sister and his ex-girlfriend, a female pilot. Gu Nanting explained that after Luo Yi's death, he felt undeserving of anything but his work, which led him to reject everyone, including Cheng Xiao.
He confessed that he had developed feelings for Cheng Xiao long before, but lacked the courage to admit it. Instead, he chose to be cold and distant, hoping to return to his old routine of simply working and resting. However, he admitted he couldn't, as Cheng Xiao had entered his heart. He emphasized he was not defending himself but wanted to show her his complete self and tell her directly that he liked her.
Cheng Xiao, feeling overwhelmed, asked if he saw her as a replacement for Luo Yi. Gu Nanting firmly denied this, stating that he liked her for who she was, not merely because she was a female pilot. He assured her he didn't need an immediate answer and was prepared for rejection. Cheng Xiao thanked him for his honesty but admitted her mind was in a mess, and she wanted to refocus on her work and flying.
She proposed that they maintain a professional relationship at the company, with him as her leader, and explore being friends outside of work. Gu Nanting affirmed that they were already friends and that she was an important friend to him. Cheng Xiao then left, saying she needed to check on her mother. Cheng Xiao returned home late to find her parents still awake and curious about her time with Gu Nanting. She tried to deflect their questions.
Her parents then announced their decision to move into a hotel conveniently located next to Dr. Yu's clinic, explaining that they didn't want Cheng Xiao to keep sleeping on the sofa. Her father revealed he had applied to decrease his workload, and her mother intended to withdraw from her law firm partnership. They shared their plans to travel twice a year once her mother recovered.
Cheng Xiao’s mother playfully suggested going with Cheng Xiao, which caused her father to feel excluded until Cheng Xiao reassured him he would be included. Later, Cheng Xiao was seen talking to her parrot, Polly, reflecting on her interaction with Gu Nanting. Meanwhile, Gu Nanting also appeared to be awake, lost in thought. The next day, Cheng Xiao arrived at the Flight Department. In a meeting, Gu Nanting introduced the new "Flight Safety Manual," now under trial operation.
He highlighted that the updated manual included 362 revised rules, with 69 proposed by the recently resigned Mr. Jiang. This new manual, he explained, signified Luzhou Airlines' commitment to establishing a more comprehensive civil flight safety system, aiming for pilots with not only superior skills but also the highest safety awareness in the entire airline industry. He noted that he and trainee Captain Cheng Xiao had been integral members of the Safety Manual workgroup.
Gu Nanting instructed pilots to diligently study and implement the new manual over the next three months, urging them to openly report any issues or new ideas. Later, Ni Zhan's colleagues from the Maintenance Department enthusiastically congratulated him on his promotion to Vice President. Ni Zhan assured them that the Maintenance Department would always remain his home and he would always be their leader.
Gu Nanting approached to congratulate Ni Zhan, who then revealed he had learned that Gu Nanting withdrew from the election, which facilitated his own win. Ni Zhan playfully suggested Gu Nanting couldn't have "let him win" even if he tried, then challenged him to a friendly competition. Ni Zhan then confessed that when Mr. Jiang seemed poised to win, he considered hiring online trolls to escalate the situation, but ultimately decided against it because he felt he was losing himself.
Gu Nanting acknowledged that Ni Zhan had retained his moral compass. Ni Zhan then inquired about Gu Nanting's relationship with Cheng Xiao, observing that it appeared Gu Nanting had been rejected. Gu Nanting admitted his inexperience in pursuing relationships. Ni Zhan strongly encouraged him to actively pursue Cheng Xiao, advising that "a persistent man wins the girl."
Gu Nanting wryly pointed out that this strategy hadn't worked for Ni Zhan himself, but Ni Zhan insisted that while he had failed, Gu Nanting must succeed. Meanwhile, Xia Zhi was still applying her makeup when Song Song, already downstairs at the company, called to rush her. When Xia Zhi finally arrived, she joined Song Song and other colleagues in an elevator that immediately alarmed due to being overweight.
A colleague jokingly remarked that Xia Zhi, who entered last, was "overweight again." Song Song stepped out, playfully blaming his recent weight gain, but the alarm persisted, forcing a blushing Xia Zhi to also exit the elevator. Xia Zhi chided Song Song for not waiting for her, to which he replied he had called her four times and promised to wait for her "until the sea withers and stones rot."
He congratulated her on her promotion to serving in the premium cabins and offered to treat her to a movie. Xia Zhi suggested a popular animated film, which Song Song initially found childish but quickly agreed to watch for her. Cheng Xiao accompanied her parents to the airport. Her mother, Yun, had finished her treatment and, along with Cheng Xiao's father, was returning to Qingdao to handle their retirement affairs.
Cheng Xiao reassured her mother, who seemed nervous about the flight, urging her to relax and view it as a pleasant journey. Her father joked about the cost of their tickets. They revealed that Gu Nanting was the captain for this flight, which reassured them of its safety. They then pressed Cheng Xiao about her relationship with Gu Nanting, also inquiring about Ni Zhan.
Cheng Xiao maintained they were simply colleagues, but her parents persisted, advising her to seriously consider Gu Nanting before they boarded their flight. On the flight to Qingdao, Song Song served as Gu Nanting's co-pilot. Gu Nanting discreetly sought Song Song's advice on Cheng Xiao's preferred gifts, admitting he was trying to pursue her but his apology hadn't been accepted yet.
Song Song warned him that Cheng Xiao was capable of letting go, which could make things difficult if she truly moved on. Meanwhile, Xia Zhi assisted Cheng Xiao's parents, confirming Cheng Xiao had pre-selected their preferred meals. They recalled meeting Xia Zhi at the hangar and invited her to visit Qingdao. In first class, flight attendant Qi Yu learned passenger Mr. Zhao was single and subtly placed her contact information into his jacket pocket.
Before takeoff, Gu Nanting sent Cheng Xiao a message saying they were cleared for departure, to which she replied wishing him a safe journey. Upon landing in Qingdao, Gu Nanting immediately messaged Cheng Xiao. Shortly after, Cheng Xiao received a call from her father, who confirmed her mother was calm and well, greatly relieving Cheng Xiao. Later, Li Yuheng visited Cheng Xiao at the office, where Cheng Xiao was working on safety data statistics.
Li Yuheng admitted she became a flight attendant because of Gu Nanting, but he had always seen her as a sister. She confessed that she was initially jealous when she learned Gu Nanting liked Cheng Xiao, but her curiosity led her to secretly observe Cheng Xiao. Li Yuheng discovered and admired Cheng Xiao's independence, courage, and fighting spirit—qualities she herself lacked—and subsequently made Cheng Xiao her personal role model.
Cheng Xiao humbly deflected the praise, but Li Yuheng insisted many people, including Xia Zhi, Song Song, Gu Nanting, and Gu Nanting's mother, Aunt Qin, saw her strengths. Li Yuheng confirmed she had resolved her feelings with Gu Nanting and had moved on. Cheng Xiao overheard colleagues discussing a Luzhou Airlines return flight from Qingdao experiencing a landing gear malfunction and currently circling the airport.
The pilots expressed concern that if the landing gear wasn't locked, the plane could nose-dive upon landing. It was confirmed to be a flight originating from Qingdao, and news of the incident was being kept under wraps. Cheng Xiao attempted to enter the control center but was stopped. She then asked a staff member if flight 8868 had malfunctioned; the staff confirmed it was 8868 but directed her to the Maintenance Department for details.
Frantic, Cheng Xiao tried to call Ni Zhan, but his line was busy. Suddenly, Cheng Xiao saw Xie Zetian, Gu Nanting, and other high-ranking executives emerging from an elevator, leaving her stunned. Ni Zhan soon arrived for a meeting, and Cheng Xiao questioned him about flight 8868 and Gu Nanting's unexpected presence. Ni Zhan clarified that Gu Nanting and his crew were urgently reassigned to fly a delayed flight from Qingdao.
He explained that the captain of the problematic flight 8868 was actually Captain Sun, with only the flight crew having changed while the cabin crew remained the same. Moments later, Song Song called Cheng Xiao, expressing extreme anxiety over Xia Zhi, who was on the circling flight. Cheng Xiao reassured him that the plane was likely burning fuel to lighten its weight and would land soon.
Ni Zhan then confirmed to Cheng Xiao that the issue was merely a mistransmission from the landing gear sensor and the plane had landed safely. Relieved, Cheng Xiao shared the good news with Song Song, and they rushed to meet Xia Zhi. Xia Zhi, clearly shaken, recounted her fear but praised the purser for instructing them to trust their captain. She jokingly suggested she deserved an "Oscar" for her composure.
Song Song promised to prepare a grand meal for Xia Zhi, but Cheng Xiao reminded him they needed to immediately assist Gu Nanting with a case analysis. As Xia Zhi walked away, Cheng Xiao quietly pointed out to Song Song that he likes Xia Zhi. Overhearing this, Xia Zhi blushed deeply and ran off, leaving Song Song momentarily bewildered. Gu Nanting, Cheng Xiao, and Song Song began working on the case analysis of the flight incident.
Gu Nanting thoroughly explained the flight's technical issues and procedures. As they worked late into the night, someone delivered flowers to Gu Nanting's home, which he found strange, stating he hadn't ordered them. After they finished, Gu Nanting drove Cheng Xiao home. He seemed to want to say something but remained silent, simply watching her enter her building before wishing her a good night.
