Flight to You Episode 7 Recap
> Flight to You Recap
Following the onboard harassment of Li Yuheng, the offending passenger offered an apology. Li Yuheng seemed to accept it, but as the passenger walked away, Cheng Xiao overheard him mutter, "So unlucky this time." Realizing the apology was insincere and driven by fear, and suspecting he was a repeat offender who could pose a safety risk during the flight, Cheng Xiao decided to act.
Despite flight attendant manager Ai Jia’s reluctance and fear of causing a delay, Cheng Xiao, who had recorded the initial confrontation, called the airport police, arguing that silence condones wrongdoing and that the issue needed to be handled before takeoff. As Captain Gu Nanting prepared for departure, the control tower informed him that a police report had been filed from his aircraft, forcing him to cancel the pushback order.
He sternly confronted Cheng Xiao for overstepping her authority and bypassing the proper chain of command—flight attendant, security officer, then captain. Cheng Xiao defended her impulsive action by recounting the passenger's dismissive remark and arguing for the need to eliminate any potential threat, pointedly adding that the victim was "his" Li Yuheng. The police arrived shortly after.
When the passenger refused to cooperate, Ai Jia revealed they had an audio recording of his confession, which convinced him to comply and leave with the officers. Due to the incident, the flight missed its slot and was delayed by an hour. As they waited, a thick fog began to form.
Co-pilot Song tried to ease the tension by explaining that Cheng Xiao, used to the autonomy of flying cargo planes, had good intentions, and Cheng Xiao admitted her approach was inappropriate. The delay, compounded by the worsening fog, led to passenger unrest. Soon after, the tower informed Gu Nanting that the airport had closed due to low visibility. Following a consultation with dispatch, the company canceled the flight and rescheduled it for the next morning.
Gu Nanting's announcement caused an uproar. Amidst the chaos, a passenger named Ni received a call that her father was critically ill and might not survive the night. Distraught, she initially refused to deplane and angrily blamed Cheng Xiao for the cancellation, citing her police report as the cause of the initial delay. Ai Jia and Xia Zhi managed to calm Ms. Ni down and escort her to a lounge, where she tearfully explained her situation.
Sympathizing, Cheng Xiao found a late-night flight to Sanya from the nearby city of Quanzhou and used her own money to buy the 4,000 RMB ticket for Ms. Ni. However, with all high-speed rail tickets sold out and taxis scarce due to the mass cancellations, getting Ms. Ni to Quanzhou became the next hurdle. Cheng Xiao found Gu Nanting, who had stayed to support Li Yuheng through her police statement, and asked for his help.
Although his car was back at the company, Gu Nanting rented a car and personally drove Ms. Ni to Quanzhou Airport, waiting until she had safely passed through security. Cheng Xiao called to thank him profusely, promising to make it up to him. She then got his contact information, added him on WeChat, and arranged for a designated driver to take him home so he could rest. The next morning, Gu Nanting briefed the crew for the rescheduled flight.
Cheng Xiao noted his detailed instructions to Li Yuheng, whom he had asked to prepare comfort items for passengers who were distressed the previous day. During the flight, when Cheng Xiao made a casual remark about a past trip, Gu Nanting sharply redirected her to focus on flight preparations, quizzing her on emergency procedures. As they approached Sanya, the aircraft encountered turbulence.
Gu Nanting initially planned to detour right, but Cheng Xiao argued a left detour would be smoother, despite being longer. Gu Nanting conceded and instructed Song to request the left detour, but Air Traffic Control denied the request as the airspace was occupied, forcing them to fly through the bumpy weather. During the turbulence, Li Yuheng felt dizzy and nauseous while assisting passengers and was escorted to rest by Ai Jia.
After landing safely, Gu Nanting approached Li Yuheng to offer words of comfort, a gesture that Cheng Xiao and Song observed with a knowing smile. That evening, for New Year's Eve, the company provided the crew with sea view rooms and a presidential suite for their celebration dinner, though Gu Nanting opted for a standard room. During the festivities, Gu Nanting declined alcohol, citing a childhood allergy, but Li Yuheng playfully revealed he was no longer allergic.
Xia Zhi, learning that the two were childhood friends, whispered to Cheng Xiao that Li Yuheng's affection for Gu Nanting was obvious. Later, an inebriated Li Yuheng excused herself. Gu Nanting, concerned, asked Xia Zhi to help her back to her room. Seizing the opportunity, Cheng Xiao feigned dizziness and clung to Xia Zhi, forcing Gu Nanting to personally escort Li Yuheng back to her room.
