Only Side by Side with You Episode 29 Recap
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An Ning arrived at the dressing room to meet Nan Qiao, presenting her with a bouquet of flowers. Nan Qiao, acknowledging their first face-to-face encounter, responded politely. An Ning provocatively mentioned the incident where Nan Qiao's subordinates had caused a scene at Wings. Nan Qiao retorted that acting out was better than backstabbing, asserting that everyone understood the true nature of the misunderstanding between Wings and Future Up. With that, Nan Qiao left the flowers and departed for the studio.
Before the show began, An Ning had a brief conversation with Shi Yue. She expressed concern that he might be soft on Nan Qiao, but Shi Yue assured her he knew what to do, which An Ning seemed to trust. The live interview began, with Nan Qiao and Shi Yue as guests. The host inquired about Nan Qiao's choice to venture into drones.
Nan Qiao shared that her dream of flying was inspired by her older brother, a pilot, which then led her to consider the vast applications of unmanned devices. Wen Di, watching from the audience, commented that Nan Qiao excelled at answering this question and would surely win over many viewers.
When the same question was posed to Shi Yue, he explained that technology allowed humanity to achieve the impossible and improved life, viewing drones as an "extension of a human body." The host then brought up the integration of drones and virtual reality, noting that Nan Qiao was initially credited with the idea and questioning if Wings' entry into this field was mere coincidence.
Shi Yue openly admitted to "secretly learning" from Nan Qiao for several days and credited her as the source of his VR inspiration. However, Nan Qiao clarified that while Shi Yue was once their partner, the inspiration for VR research actually originated from him. The program then aired a video of Shi Yue's parkour, captured by a drone. In the audience, Wen Di realized that Nan Qiao was using this platform to clear Shi Yue's reputation.
She remarked that Nan Qiao was no longer the person they once knew, while Ouyang Qi felt heartbroken for her. Meanwhile, An Ning hosted Chang Jianxiong at her home, where they watched the live broadcast of the interview. An Ning declared Shi Yue to be her most satisfactory creation over the years, sarcastically thanking Chang Jianxiong for his past act of stealing a dissertation, which she claimed enabled her to acquire such a capable person as Shi Yue.
Chang Jianxiong retorted that he only understood the clear distinction between good and evil, and that loyalty to friends was paramount. An Ning then provocatively suggested that those who silently invest in love are often the ones who silently leave, implying that even Nan Qiao and Chang Jianxiong's long-standing connection and shared history couldn't rival a passionate love. She asked if he was afraid.
Chang Jianxiong, however, maintained that in the world of men, victory should be honorable, and neither he nor Shi Yue would resort to underhanded tactics. Back at the interview, after the parkour video concluded, the host probed whether it was a marketing tactic and noted that Shi Yue and Nan Qiao appeared to be a couple in the video.
When asked about his feelings, Shi Yue strongly denied they were a couple, insisting they were merely "professional actors" who "fooled everyone." Nan Qiao then stated that while the video might resemble "the beginning of a love story," her focus was not on romance. She reasserted that the inspiration for integrating virtual reality with unmanned devices came from Shi Yue, and his further development of it was simply "returning an item back to its rightful owner."
Nan Qiao expressed profound gratitude to Shi Yue for inspiring her flying dream, admitting to both regret for not collaborating sooner and guilt for causing him pain through "past destiny." She publicly bowed and apologized to him. As Shi Yue stood there in silent anguish, Nan Qiao addressed the audience, apologizing for delays in Future Up's new product and promising that the company would regroup.
She emphasized that the dream of flying extended beyond any single person or company, and that even competitors could be valuable companions on their path forward. She extended her hand to Shi Yue, who held it for a moment, before Nan Qiao firmly withdrew her hand and walked off the stage. Shi Yue remained on stage, his mind replaying fragments of his past with Nan Qiao, his expression solemn.
Elsewhere, Chang Jianxiong, having watched the live broadcast, abruptly turned off the television. An Ning playfully taunted him, asking if he couldn't bear to see the person he loved apologize to Shi Yue. Chang Jianxiong retorted, asking if An Ning couldn't bear to see "her man" apologized to by Nan Qiao. An Ning remarked that Chang Jianxiong was a man who would seek revenge for even the slightest grievance.
Chang Jianxiong then questioned An Ning's consistent success in rapidly expanding into new fields. An Ning attributed her success to "persistence," stating that anything she desired, she would relentlessly pursue. She rephrased this, saying that any prey she set her eyes on would be unable to escape. She concluded by warning Chang Jianxiong not to let Nan Qiao become her prey, expressing concern that she might ultimately harm her.
Chang Jianxiong countered, warning An Ning that if she dared to touch someone she shouldn't, he would stop at nothing. He then left. An Ning walked him to the door, advising him to ask her directly for information instead of investigating her. After Chang Jianxiong's departure, An Ning's subordinate suggested monitoring him. An Ning, however, dismissed the idea, stating that he would return as an ally.
She then instructed her subordinate to leak information, hoping to incite conflict between Shi Yue and Chang Jianxiong, allowing her to benefit from their strife. After the interview, Ouyang Qi told Hao Jie that she was unlike Nan Qiao; anyone who had wronged Nan Qiao was on her permanent blacklist, asserting that a liar was unworthy of love. Hao Jie was left speechless.
Meanwhile, Nan Qiao was delayed by reporters, prompting Qin and other colleagues at Future Up to grumble that the company was turning into an entertainment entity. Upon Nan Qiao's return, she immediately called a meeting. During the meeting, Wen Di praised Nan Qiao's performance in the interview, noting her newfound worldly wisdom and how her subtle approach had effectively helped the company make a comeback.
However, Nan Qiao unexpectedly announced her decision to take a break, effectively putting Future Up on an indefinite paid leave for all employees while she contemplated the company's next steps. Her team expressed confusion and concern, urging her to seize their recent momentum and retaliate against Wings to reclaim their creativity, reputation, and dignity. Nan Qiao explained that being overly concerned with winning or losing made them forget their true purpose.
She acknowledged losing a prospective partner like VIV, but questioned why a three-year-old company like Future Up could be so easily disrupted by a newcomer. She emphasized the need for truly unique products, carrying the "Future Up gene," otherwise they would be endlessly caught in rivalry, deviating from their original goal of creating unmanned passenger aircraft to enhance daily life. She asked everyone to use this break to reflect on the company's future.
Later, while at home, Nan Qiao called Wen Di, asking how to turn on her gas stove, revealing she hadn't cooked in nearly a year, an indication of her deep immersion in work and her current attempt to reset. Her family later gathered for a rare reunion dinner. During the meal, Nan Qin inquired about Nan Qiao's holiday plans.
Their father seized the opportunity to suggest she take a vacation with Chang Jianxiong, with Nan Qin adding that both she and their father thought highly of him. Nan Qiao, however, stopped them, stating firmly that she simply wished to rest at home.
