01x08 - Episode 8

[bunniefuu]

We're very sorry for the disruption
to your travel plans.

Thank you for your
patience and understanding.

No worries.

Ms. Zhang, we apologize for the
inconvenience to your onward journey.

Hello, Ms. Fu.

Thank you so much for
your assistance today.

Please accept this fruit platter
with our compliments.

It was my pleasure. You're welcome.

We really appreciate it.

Captain, your coffee.

Great. Thanks.

Thank you.

Yu.

Thanks.

- Captain Fan.
- Yes?

We received word before takeoff
that the passenger is out of danger.

Manager Wang also said Mr. Fu
is treating the whole crew to dinner.

You all worked hard today.
A good meal is well deserved.

Thank you, Captain Fan.

Lei, does that mean
our bonus is pretty much in the bag?

Mentor, you were incredible today!

When will I ever be as good as you?

You don't want to be like me.

The best flight is the one
where nothing happens.

[Episode 8]
[Want to Be My Boyfriend Instead?]

Captain Fan, Ruan.

- Come on in.
- I'm waiting for them.

I immediately called the purser.

That's when I finally calmed down.

- The one who calmed you down was Jiang.
- Mentor.

When it comes to emergencies,
Jiang is the one with real experience.

- Alright. Let's go.
- Let's go.

This place is so upscale.
Will we get enough to eat?

- Hurry up.
- I'm starving.

It's nice and cool.

You're here.

- Mr. Fu.
- Ruan.

You got here early.

When pouring his drink,
my hands were shaking...

Everyone's here.

Come on, grab a seat. Come on.

- We're not late, are we? Let me see...
- No, we were early.

Captain Fan, please.

Sit. Ruan, you too.

Sit over here. Come on.

Captain Fan. Thank you.

Take your seats. Don't be shy.

Sit here. Come on.

Here. Come.

- Please, go ahead.
- Everyone, please sit down.

Excuse me? We're ready for our food now.

Busy. Handle it yourself.

Alright. Many people came today.

All dishes are served. Please enjoy.

Thank you.

Alright, everyone.

Before we eat, let's have
Mr. Fu say a few words, shall we?

- Yes, come on.
- Please.

No speeches over dinner.

Or it'll feel like a meeting.

Okay then, how about Captain Fan?

Good. Captain Fan,
please say something for us.

I'm not talking either.

It'll turn into a coordination meeting.

Then...

Ms. Jiang, why don't you say something?

I'll pass.

It'll sound like a briefing. Let's not.

Come on, nobody wants to talk?
I can't either. That'd be weird.

Looks like everyone's
tense because I'm here.

I don't think you're usually this quiet.

Yeah, you folks are usually pretty lively.

- Yeah, we're pretty outgoing.
- Yes, very outgoing.

I want to say something.

Today was my first flight
as the lead attendant.

I was already nervous, and when
the accident happened, I just froze.

I don't feel like I contributed much.

Sit down.

While we were doing CPR up front,

you were in the back
keeping everyone calm and steady.

That was the biggest help.

I almost forgot
it was your first lead attendant flight.

And all of you.

Everyone did an amazing job today.

Your scores will definitely be solid.

- Great.
- Good to hear.

I almost forgot.

On my first flight as a flight attendant,
Jiang was my purser too.

She always sees the best in people
and lifts them up.

Getting Jiang on your first flight
means you're very lucky.

You're making me blush.

Working with all of you is my honor too.

Here's to everyone.

Good.

I was really panicking today.

I was terrified something would go wrong.

Otherwise, we'd surely have been punished.

Come on.

You worked so hard to save her.

A commendation letter
is definitely coming your way.

We really owe that doctor today.

Didn't even get her number
to properly thank her.

If she hadn't been there,
we'd have been in real trouble.

Alright, everyone.

Let's get our drinks poured, shall we?

Let's all raise a glass to today.

And then we'll have
Mr. Fu say the final words.

There's only one rule tonight.

Eat well.

Drink well.

Cheers.

Thank you.

Come on, eat and drink your fill.

Eat well, drink well.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

To everyone. Enjoy the meal.

Thank you.

- Such a great evening.
- Seriously.

I feel like eating...

Our ride's here. We'll head off.

- Bye.
- Bye.

How are you getting home?

Ruan, where do you
live? I can give you a lift.

No, thank you. I'll take her.

Alright then. I'm off.

Actually, it's not that far.

I'd like to walk home.

Funny, I was thinking the same thing.

Alright then, I'll head off. Stay safe.

Yu, come with me.

- Bye, mentor.
- Bye.

Mr. Fu, Ruan. I'll be going now.

Okay, bye.

[Great Michelin. Let's come together someday.]
[Almost done here. Where are you?]

I thought Jiang was quite lovely today.

How so?

I've flown with her a few times before,

but I always felt like
she had some issue with me.

Today was different.

It felt like when we first met.

"If only life could be still at the very
moment when we met for the first time"?

Some first meetings
are better left forgotten.

Two orders of sea worm rice bowls.

Coming right up!

Didn't you get enough to eat tonight?

Did anyone at that table
look like they ate their fill?

So if I hadn't shown up tonight,
everyone would've eaten better?

Mr. Fu,

sometimes you're surprisingly self-aware.

Want some?

I suggest you try it.

It's really delicious.

So?

I've never had it before.

But it's not bad.

Stop it.

Today,

nobody in the back knew
what was happening in the c*ck.

They all thought
it was just another routine landing.

But only Yu and I knew
how incredible my mentor was up there.

I don't think anyone else
could've handled it that perfectly.

The craziest part is,
after we landed, she was so calm,

like nothing had happened.

Totally unfazed.

Your mentor really is something.

She's been your instructor for a while now.

Do you know her well?

Of course I do.

I seem to recall that before I came to
Hengshi Air, she had a similar heroic moment.

- Do you remember?
- Everyone in the industry knew about it.

That's how I first learned
about Captain Fan.

Do you remember what happened after?

After?

She became a celebrity captain,
then an instructor.

Now she's my mentor.

Why?

Nothing.

I was thinking,
people as brilliant as Captain Fan

might carry a lot of
weight that nobody sees.

In other words, maybe the outcome they get
doesn't always match what they put in.

Isn't that the charm of this profession?

I'm probably not at her level yet,
so I can't really feel it.

I'll have to earn the left seat
of a domestically built aircraft

before I can truly understand.

I do have a question for you.

If I hadn't offered you
double the signing bonus,

would you still have chosen Hengshi Air?

Let me tell you,

Yan An's sitting at Bo'ao Air
with double the bonus waiting for me.

Take it or leave it.

Yan An?

But does Yan An have the Z101,
that domestically built large aircraft?

No.

But maybe in a couple of years they will.

And does Yan An have Captain Fan
as your instructor?

No, they don't.

So then, Ms. Ruan,

don't you think
you could go a little easier on me?

Have I been hard on you?

But seriously,
thank you for the double bonus, Mr. Fu.

With that, I can save up a bit more

and finally buy a place.

I've asked Captain Fan about that.

Don't take it the wrong way.
Just a standard employee background check.

I know you sold your old house.

So the contract is signed.

We'll go through the transfer process next.

Can I stay here for a little while longer?

- Of course.
- Thank you.

I'll lock up when I leave.

- Alright.
- Alright then.

We'll be going then, Ms. Ruan.

You little troublemaker.

Old Ruan! Your wife is picking on me again.

Let me see.

Look at your messy little face.

Don't bother your mom.

Hurry up and eat.

You too, eat up.

Breakfast time!

I'll make your mom
stand in the corner later.

Come on, have your breakfast.

Here, wipe your hands.
We're running out of time. Eat up.

Or you'll be late for school.

Sweetie, listen.

- You can't just eat meat and skip the veggies.
- Why not?

If so, you won't be able to, you know, go.

I go just fine!

Come on, yesterday you were straining.

Eat up.

Sorry, I need to go.

Go ahead.

We're almost late. Hurry!

Dad, are you done yet?

Almost!

Hurry up! I'm going to be late.

Coming!

You told me to eat my veggies,
but you're taking forever in the bathroom.

It's fine. If you're late today,
tell them your dad overslept.

But the first class is yours.

No.

I have an open class today.

I totally forgot.

Let's go!

Your face isn't even wiped!

Are you going to school like this?

Hurry up.

- That hurts!
- Did I hurt you?

- You don't know how to do hair at all!
- I practiced.

You call that "practiced"?

Never mind, I'll do it myself.
I'm off to school.

Mr. Fu.

Sometimes poorly-timed comfort
is nothing but salt in the wound.

I'm sorry.

Not eating?

Then I'll finish it all myself.

- Good evening, purser.
- Good evening, purser.

Sorry, the subscriber you dialed
can not be connected for the moment,

please redial later.

Sorry, the subscriber you dialed can not...

I'm home.

You must be tired today.

Get some rest early.

Wait...

Right here in this courtyard.

Your old house is up there?

It's not mine yet.

But soon, it'll be mine again.

How so?

Thanks to your generosity, Mr. Fu.

That signing bonus was pretty decent.

Unfortunately,

this area got rezoned for a school
district, so it's still a bit out of reach.

Just a few more paychecks
and I should be able to get it.

Come on, let me show you.

See that window?

I lived there for 20 years.

That spot right in front of it
used to have our dining table.

My dad and I would have breakfast there
every morning.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I'll make it back here someday.

I've said too much tonight.

Let's go.

Mr. Fu, I'm off.

Ruan Si Xian.

Yes?

Nothing.

Good night.

Good night.

[Notice Regarding the Handling of Hengshi
Air Flight SH2076 Emergency Incident]

Your mentor really is something.

Do you remember what happened after?

After? She became a celebrity captain,
then an instructor.

Now she's my mentor.

Why?

Nothing.

Ruan Si Xian.

Yes?

Nothing.

- What...
- Manager Wang.

I'm sorry. I was in a hurry.

You're always charging around.

- Where are you going?
- Manager Wang, have you heard?

My mentor's been grounded.

There's got to be some mistake.

Then what are you planning to do?

I need to talk to our group captain.

Hold on. Wait a minute.

Come with me.

Come on. Sit over there.

I'll get you some water.

- Sit down.
- I don't have time for this.

I have to go.

What's the rush?

I know exactly what's going on.

I know what you're about to say.

That's why I pulled you aside
to get you to calm down.

Sit right there and don't move.

The company knows what it's doing.

This whole thing is temporary.

Why are you getting so worked up?

But being grounded is a big deal.

My mentor didn't do
anything wrong yesterday.

The plane landed safely,
the passenger got medical care on time,

and Mr. Fu even bought
the whole crew dinner.

I know all of that.

And if you go to your group captain,
he can't do anything either.

Fine.

Then I won't go to him.

Then I'll go straight
to Mr. Fu and ask him,

the thank-you from last night,
or the penalty this morning,

which is it?

That won't change a thing.

This is a company decision.

We're all on Captain
Fan's side emotionally.

But the company
has its safety assessment system.

Once it's triggered,
the pilot gets grounded for investigation.

But the system is not set in stone.

It's made by humans.

Besides, my mentor saved a life.
She should be commended, not punished.

Is Fu Ming Yu that
blind to right and wrong?

Ruan Si Xian, let me be straight with you.

First thing this morning,

Captain Fan herself accepted the decision.

If you kick up a fuss right now,

are you doing her a favor, or just
making things more difficult for her?

Sit right there and
finish this glass of water.

Think it through.

And you're not leaving till it's empty.

No. I totally feel this one.

You work your tail off all day,

and instead of a thank-you,

they tell you to
hand over your badge and leave?

- That's just wrong.
- Right?

To me, it's a total slap in the face.

And last night, I was like an idiot,
strolling down the street with him,

pouring my heart out about
buying back my house.

I thought we were friends,

but he's ready to put his employees
at the bottom of the pile.

Hold up. I have a question.

Since when have you two been friends?

Is that the point?

You're not taking his
side on this, are you?

When have I ever taken his side?

I'm just being objective.

Mr. Fu's the vice president.

Anything that lands on his desk,
he's got to sign.

That doesn't mean
he's happy about every single one of them.

Otherwise, why did he have
that look on his face last night?

Like he had something to say but couldn't?

So he grounds my mentor,
and I'm supposed to feel sorry for him now?

Wait, don't drag me into this.

I'm innocent.

I think the really innocent one
is Ruan's mentor, Captain Fan.

She did the right thing,
yet she's the one paying for it.

Your phone's ringing.

It's my mentor.

Hello, mentor?

Ruan, you're off tomorrow. Got any plans?

No.

Slow down! Watch yourself!

Thanks for giving up your day off
to help me with the kid.

I owe you one.

I didn't realize
Lu Lu was already in full-time daycare.

Well, her grandparents aren't retired yet.

That's just how it is
when both parents are pilots.

But honestly,
this might be a blessing in disguise.

I haven't taken her out to play in forever.

But I still don't think it's fair.

What would be fair, then?

Didn't the patient get timely treatment?

Yeah, but we didn't do anything wrong,
and you still got penalized.

And even if someone had to take the fall,
it shouldn't all be on you.

If not me, then who?

I'm the captain in command.

The day you're sitting in that seat,
you'll do the same.

You know why I recommended you
to the Aviation Academy back then?

Wasn't it because I kept pushing you
until you finally gave in?

But you still had to convince me.

And back then,
the academy only took sponsored pilots.

Then why?

I remember telling you
every single challenge female pilots face.

Anyone else would have
weighed the pros and cons and walked.

But you didn't.

You came back and told me
you'd made your choice.

You'd sell your house, pay
your own tuition, whatever it took.

Around that time, I'd just had the baby.

Everyone at home wanted me
to quit and be a full-time mom.

And I was burnt out too.

I was ready to hand in my resignation.

But then you showed up.

I suddenly saw myself back
when I first started flying.

That passion came flooding back.

So in a way, I gave you a leg up,
but you also gave me one.

But when it happened, I froze.

You didn't hesitate to save that passenger,

and I tried to hold you back.

We all know a bank angle over 30 degrees
triggers the QAR warning.

But a steep bank with autopilot off
buys the patient more time,

so I think it's worth it.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

As pilots, we put our passengers' lives
and safety above everything else.

I'd do it again without hesitation.

And I don't regret it.

Whether you and Yu tried to
persuade me or stop me,

I know you meant well.

But sticking to the rulebook

is exactly what you two should be doing
at this stage.

And the minute I gave that order,
I already knew what was coming.

I still chose to do it.

That means I was ready to face
whatever came next.

So don't be too hard on yourselves.

And don't go arguing
with Mr. Fu on my account.

After all,

this kind of call
isn't his alone to make anyway.

We saved a life.

A kid still has her mom.

That honestly makes me happy.

Truly.

Mentor...

I'm sorry.

I have to be honest.

I thought about going to appeal for you.

But they said it would
just make things worse.

And...

I backed off.

I feel like a coward.

Ruan, at that moment,
I had all those passengers behind me

and barely any time.

I had to decide right then and there.

You have to remember,

we shall see every passenger back there

our parent, our
grandparent, or our sibling.

Maybe they're heading
home, or to a reunion,

or chasing a dream or love.

Our job is to get them
there safe and sound.

That's our highest mission.

I get it, mentor.

Morning.

Morning, Mr. Yan.

Are you flying today?

Jump in.

I'm on the way to the airport base.
Just passing by.

We said we'd still be friends, right?

And it is on my way, really.

No, it's not that.

I just called a taxi. It
should be here soon.

I've been watching you for a while.

You haven't gotten one.

Mr. Yan, it doesn't look like
you're "just passing by."

Don't call me out like that.

Come on, get in. You don't want to be late.

Alright then. Thanks.

Let's go.

Watch your head.

If you have something to say, just say it.

Ruan Si Xian, I never properly
apologized for what happened before.

I'm sorry.

That's in the past.

Let's drop it.

Just tell me what's on your mind.

To be honest,

did you turn me down because of Fu Ming Yu?

Don't even bother answering.

He's been bad-mouthing me left and right,

making me look bad so
he can swoop in himself.

Is that all you wanted to say?

No, there's more. I've thought it through.

If he's going to play dirty, so will I.

Trade dirt? I've got plenty.

When in fourth grade, Fu Ming Yu
went to the bathroom without toilet paper.

Stuck in there for over two hours.
Legs went completely numb.

I had to bring him some toilet paper.

I've got a ton of stories like that.

He messed things up for me?

Fine. Then nobody gets a free pass.

If you want to hear more,
I've got plenty of dirt on him.

I can start from kindergarten.

- I know.
- Like that one...

- That smug little grin, remember?
- Yes, I do!

I saw that too.

Sorry.

You didn't even open your suitcase?

Did that really happen?

Really. Why would I make that up?

- Unbelievable.
- Call me later. Bye.

Bye.

Showing up to work in person, Mr. Fu?

Picking up a side gig as a driver now?

He's really something else!

Where were we?

We were talking about Captain Fan.
Maintenance has done their checks.

The landing was a bit overweight,
but the aircraft's fine.

I've gone over it back and forth
with the Safety Committee,

and the answer keeps coming back the same.

It exceeded the QAR parameters.

Honestly, I've always thought
the system itself is flawed.

The QAR is just a data recorder,

but the company tightened the thresholds way
beyond what's really necessary for safety,

just to make management easier.

Over the years, pilots flying
perfectly safely still got penalized

for exceeding the QAR parameters by a hair.

So you think it's unfair.

It's okay, you can say it.

I think it's more than unfair.

The company's QAR
oversight is way too strict.

If you ask me, overcompliance
means nothing but lazy management.

Zhu Dong, I'm glad to hear you say that.

But for the company,
this is a major reform we have to face.

Reform is a big deal.

You haven't been at Hengshi Air long.
Don't stir up too much trouble.

Spending time and energy
on something pointless,

that's what I call stirring up trouble.

Right now, our priority is to
sort out Captain Fan's matter properly.

What are you doing here?

Waiting for you.

For what?

Why were you with Yan An today?

What?

Why were you in his car?

He gave me a ride.

What?

Do I need to report that to you?

Why?

I said he gave me a ride
because it was on his way.

If you've had too much to drink,
go home and sleep.

Let go.

Are you going to tell me
who I can hang out with?

Don't you think you're crossing a line?

You're my boss.

Are you going to manage my life too?

Unless you don't want to be my boss,

but want to be my boyfriend instead?

In your dreams.

- Hello.
- Hello.

I have an appointment with Mr. Fu.

Mr. Fu is in a meeting right now.

Would you like to wait inside?

Please, have a seat.

Have some water.

The first love returned after years abroad?

Got that booked?

Yes, don't worry. It's all set.

- Fu Ming Yu, Mr. Fu.
- What are you doing here?

My new proposal.

I've been working on it for a week.

I guarantee you'll be satisfied.

Mr. Fu, Instructor Fang is waiting for you
at the training center.

I'm swamped today.
You might have to wait a while.

- Let's go.
- Of course.

How long... is "a while"?

Merely a contractor.

That's my story of how I became a pilot
at Hengshi Air.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.

Honestly, I'd love to come
to Baidao University again

to talk more about single-pilot operations
and fully automated flight.

And next time, I could bring along
a colleague of mine.

Her name is Ruan Si Xian.

She's also a Baidao graduate.

Your senior.

When I first met her, I was curious.

What kind of school
produces a pilot like that?

And after being here today, I get it.

You're all amazing.

I really wish I'd had the chance
to spend four years at a place like this.

There's still some time left,
and I'm sure you all have questions.

Go ahead, feel free to ask.

Yes, the young man over there.

Captain Yue, I'd like to ask,

once you become a captain,
does finding a partner get any easier?

I can give you a straight answer.

I think there's a common misconception
about pilots.

I can't speak for other airlines, but
at ours, a lot of pilots are still single.

Our circle is really small.

We're either flying or resting.

We don't have much time
to focus on personal matters.

- Thank you.
- What about you?

Are you single too?

I am.

Still working on that one.

Haven't cracked it yet.

That's great!

That's great!