Only Side by Side with You Episode 36 Recap
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An Ning was furious when she read the news on her phone that Future Up had been invited to the Asian Science and Technology Conference. She had intended for Nan Qiao's company to become a laughingstock, not to receive such a prestigious invitation. She chastised her subordinate for failing to crush Nan Qiao and demanded that Tai Ge be brought in to handle the situation.
Her subordinate advised against it, explaining that Tai Ge was busy with their other business and that due to the current sensitive period, An Ning herself should leave and hide. An Ning bristled at the suggestion, accusing him of betrayal. She declared that she had faced countless challenges alone and would not run away now.
Her subordinate urged her to be cautious, promising that he would handle Nan Qiao and turn the upcoming conference from an opportunity into a disaster for Future Up. After a playful morning at home with Shi Yue, Nan Qiao received an urgent call from Wen Di, who reported a serious problem and asked her to come to the office immediately.
Upon arrival, Nan Qiao learned that someone, under the account "New York IMAX," had posted portions of Future Up's Phoenix system codes on online forums, causing a massive uproar. Nan Qiao initially noted that the leaked codes seemed to be external, pertaining to less critical components like the cloud platform, camera, and image processing, confidently stating that the core technology remained secure with her. She tasked her team with investigating the full extent of the leak.
Wen Di suspected the timing was intentional, aiming to embarrass Nan Qiao at the upcoming Science and Technology Conference. She feared the media would grill Nan Qiao about the leak, overshadowing her actual speech and hoping for a scandalous headline. The situation worsened when an employee announced that new code fragments, including parts of the flight control system, had also been leaked. Shi Yue, suspecting An Ning, immediately called Hao Jie.
Chang Jianxiong, who was with Hao Jie, answered and confirmed An Ning's involvement. He further revealed that Hao Jie had hacked into An Ning's computer and discovered critical evidence linking her to drug-related activities, strong enough to deliver a fatal blow. Shi Yue instructed Chang Jianxiong to personally report the findings to Detective Zhang to prevent any leaks, emphasizing that it shouldn't be done over the phone.
Meanwhile, Shi Yue decided to confront An Ning himself to stall her, aware that she possessed an American passport and would likely try to flee. Despite the code leak, Nan Qiao declared her unwavering decision to proceed with the Science and Technology Conference as planned.
As Shi Yue prepared to leave to find An Ning, Nan Qiao asked him to convey her thanks to her, acknowledging that An Ning's actions had finally compelled her to make a decision she had long procrastinated on. An Ning's subordinate discovered that their computers had been hacked, prompting him to urge An Ning to leave immediately. When An Ning pressed him on who might be responsible, he suggested it could be a hacker, the police, or even Shi Yue.
An Ning vehemently refused to believe Shi Yue would betray her. However, she instructed her subordinate that if it turned out to be him, no one else was to touch him; she would deal with him personally. She also warned her subordinate and Tai Ge to be careful before she left. When Shi Yue arrived at An Ning's residence, it was already deserted.
Realizing she had fled, he collected her "Bandit" drone and headed to meet Chang Jianxiong and Detective Zhang. Detective Zhang assured Shi Yue that An Ning couldn't escape, as they had set up a comprehensive net. Shi Yue still expressed concern about the lingering threat An Ning posed, but Detective Zhang reiterated their confidence in capturing her.
Chang Jianxiong believed that An Ning, having fled, would likely not return, but Shi Yue felt that until she was caught, the threat wasn't resolved. Chang Jianxiong then urged Shi Yue to focus on being by Nan Qiao's side. Shortly after, he reminded Shi Yue that Nan Qiao's live stream from the Science and Technology Conference was about to begin, and they both watched it on their phones.
As Nan Qiao took the stage, Shi Yue, watching the live stream, remarked on her confident demeanor. Nan Qiao began her speech by challenging traditional perceptions of women in technology, advocating for breaking conventions, which she said was Future Up's core goal. She spoke of humanity's long-held dream of flight and Future Up's dedication to making drone technology accessible. An audience member then interrupted her, questioning her about claims that the entire Phoenix program's codes had been obtained.
Nan Qiao calmly acknowledged that "small amounts of abolished fragments" were available but corrected the term "leaked," announcing that the Phoenix series system codes would be made open source. This bold declaration meant that anyone in the drone industry or a hobbyist could freely use them. Her colleagues were stunned, while Shi Yue quietly observed that she had finally done what she always wanted. Nan Qiao explained that technology should not be limited to one company.
She then revealed Future Up's next project: the "Hunter" series, professional search and rescue drones designed to save lives in natural disasters, describing it as a gift to her family. Her speech garnered thunderous applause. Nan Qiao's father, who had been in the audience, quietly left. Nan Qiao followed him, asking with a smile if she had performed well. Her father, proud, replied that his daughter could do no wrong, and she joyfully embraced him.
After watching Nan Qiao's speech, Chang Jianxiong remarked to Shi Yue that he had known Nan Qiao longer. Shi Yue playfully retorted that despite that, Nan Qiao was now his woman. Chang Jianxiong then recounted a pivotal childhood moment: a prank where he locked Nan Qiao in a dark room for a day, causing her to develop psychological aphasia. When other children later mocked her as a mute, Chang Jianxiong fiercely defended her.
As he was being beaten, Nan Qiao suddenly picked up a brick and shouted, "Let go of Chang Jianxiong!" Shi Yue commented that her speaking indicated her forgiveness. Chang Jianxiong admitted that from that day on, he vowed to protect her, viewing it as his duty, especially when she would experience stress-induced aphasia. Shi Yue, however, noted that Nan Qiao's aphasia was a protective mechanism she no longer needed, now that he was her protector.
Chang Jianxiong agreed, expressing relief that someone could finally "control" Nan Qiao. Returning home, Nan Qiao was greeted by her "Bandit" drone, which Shi Yue had brought back. He affectionately embraced her, joking that he was her bandit. Shi Yue then informed her that An Ning had fled and was unlikely to be seen again. He chose this moment to reveal his past, explaining that after his expulsion from the academy, he was relentlessly pursued by loan sharks.
His life changed when the police rescued him, leading him to become an undercover agent for them. He infiltrated a drug trafficking organization led by "Big Brother," where he met An Ning. At that time, An Ning was innocent of any illicit activities. However, she was later framed, and it was Shi Yue who helped clear her name. After Big Brother's imprisonment, Shi Yue accompanied An Ning to the U. S.
As he began to describe their time there, Nan Qiao gently stopped him, telling him to keep the rest of the story in his heart. She acknowledged that he was fortunate to have had someone by his side during a difficult period and that their shared genuine feelings were what truly mattered.
Nan Qiao then promised that although she couldn't be part of his past, she would certainly be there for his future, declaring him "her Bandit" as they shared a tender embrace. The following morning, Nan Qiao was engrossed in sketching her design for a manned drone, with Shi Yue thoughtfully offering suggestions. Wen Di joyfully announced to her team, including Old Qin, that Nan Qiao's Hunter drone project had received government attention and investment, much to their ecstatic celebrations.
Chang Jianxiong then entered, remarking on the lively atmosphere. As Old Qin and the others tried to discreetly leave, they ended up staying to witness the unfolding conversation. Wen Di lamented her single status, feeling that a vacation alone would be a waste of life. Chang Jianxiong, misinterpreting her sentiment, praised her as a strong, career-focused woman, which he fully supported. Frustrated, Wen Di directly suggested they go out and play together. However, Chang Jianxiong, still oblivious, proposed that she go out with Nan Qin's son, Zheng Hao, claiming he was much more fun. Exasperated, Wen Di turned and walked away.
