Flight to You Episode 39 (Ending) Recap
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During a test flight of the newly modified D191 domestic aircraft, Gu Nanting prepared for a heavy landing to check the landing gear. As they approached the runway, his vision suddenly blurred, and he mistakenly reported a problem with the attitude indicator on his monitor. Cheng Xiao confirmed everything was normal on her side, prompting Gu Nanting to take manual control and switch to visual flight, reassuring her he could see the runway.
After a safe landing, Gu Nanting, realizing the problem was with his eye, feigned concern about the monitor to get Cheng Xiao to deplane first, claiming he needed to complete the flight record alone so he could hide his panic. Gu Nanting immediately rushed to the hospital, where a doctor diagnosed him with macular degeneration in his left eye, causing blurry central vision and requiring immediate injection surgery.
The doctor warned that the condition would significantly impact his work, at which point a devastated Gu Nanting revealed he was a pilot. Grappling with the diagnosis, he decided to withdraw from the D191's maiden flight. Meanwhile, Cheng Xiao, unable to reach him, sent him a unique captain's announcement she had written for their flight, mentioning that Vice President Xu wanted to see her. Reading her excited message filled Gu Nanting with guilt.
At the company, Cheng Xiao was shocked to learn from Vice President Xu that Gu Nanting had recommended her to be the captain for the maiden flight. She confronted Gu Nanting, who offered vague excuses, claiming his focus was shifting to management and that he had an important meeting on the day of the flight. Frustrated, Cheng Xiao questioned his priorities and asked if he was avoiding suspicion due to their relationship, even offering to withdraw herself.
Gu Nanting insisted it was a professional decision, arguing that her role as captain would be better for publicizing the new aircraft and promising her an experienced co-pilot. Feeling deeply hurt by his unilateral decision, she accused him of not trusting her as his closest confidante. Unable to reveal his medical condition, Gu Nanting could only apologize but stood firm, urging her to complete the mission without distraction.
Cheng Xiao vented to Xia Zhi, who, along with Song Song, found Gu Nanting's behavior strange. Xia Zhi speculated he was prioritizing his career and mentioned she had postponed her own wedding for the maiden flight, which Li Yuheng was also selected for. Cheng Xiao then tasked Song Song with secretly observing Gu Nanting. Meanwhile, Ni Zhan, having learned of Gu Nanting's condition, sent his medical records to Director Yang, a top ophthalmic surgeon.
Director Yang confirmed a high probability of full recovery with surgery and scheduled an appointment. Gu Nanting confessed his fear of losing his career to Ni Zhan, who reassured him by reminding him of his past resolve to improve aviation safety and encouraging him not to lose hope. The day before the maiden flight, Ni Zhan informed Gu Nanting that his surgery was scheduled for 8 AM the next morning.
Gu Nanting hesitated, wanting to be at the airport to watch Cheng Xiao take off, but Ni Zhan stressed the importance of early treatment. Later, while delivering updated safety manuals, Song Song noticed Gu Nanting using a screen reader, sending voice messages instead of texts, and struggling to read documents. He immediately reported this to Cheng Xiao, whose suspicions were confirmed. Recalling the test flight incident, she finally understood.
After learning the specifics of the condition from Ni Zhan, she confronted Gu Nanting. He finally admitted to his vision problem, describing it as "clouded vision." Cheng Xiao immediately offered to give up the maiden flight to be with him for the surgery. Deeply moved, Gu Nanting refused, insisting she not sacrifice this monumental opportunity. He explained his initial despair but said Ni Zhan's encouragement helped him face the surgery, even without a guaranteed full recovery.
He implored her to fly, not just for him, but to fulfill the aspirations of generations of aviation professionals who had worked on the domestic aircraft. With tears in her eyes, Cheng Xiao promised to complete the mission. The next morning, as engineers prepared the D191, Cheng Xiao left for the airport. At 9 AM, Ni Zhan accompanied Gu Nanting to the hospital for his surgery.
Cheng Xiao boarded the aircraft with her crew, where Li Yuheng discreetly handed Qiao Zhengyu a movie ticket. Onboard, Gu Nanting's mother and Cheng Xiao's parents were among the passengers. When another passenger expressed doubts, Gu Nanting's mother confidently explained that the D191, despite some imported components, represented China's complete independent intellectual property. Meanwhile, Gu Nanting's surgery concluded successfully. Afterward, Ni Zhan drove him to a riverbank where they watched Cheng Xiao's plane ascend into the sky.
Gu Nanting watched, tears of pride and relief in his eyes, as his dream took flight. Three months later, Cheng Xiao, rushing to work, asked Gu Nanting to care for her sick parrot. He expertly diagnosed the problem, playfully stating he had to be "excellent" to match his "excellent girlfriend." Before leaving, she asked when they would move in together, and he teased that it depended on her performance.
Moments later, a courier called to inform him that eight boxes of clothes and daily necessities from a "Miss Cheng" had arrived, signaling their cohabitation had begun. Life had moved on for everyone: Li Yuheng was promoted to chief attendant and was dating Qiao Zhengyu; Xia Zhi welcomed their former superior, Jiang Tao, as a passenger on her flight; Xie Zetian was giving lectures to children about aviation; and Ni Zhan and Ai Jia continued to thrive. From his office, a fully recovered Gu Nanting watched Cheng Xiao's plane fly overhead as she and Song Song landed in Luzhou, a deep sense of contentment on his face.
