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Go ahead.

Boss.

Anything you need

to tell me?

Remember to eat on time.

That's it?

Not even wishing me luck on the exam

and upgrade to captain?

Predicting

what's bound to happen

isn't prediction.

Then what's "eat on time"?

That means

you used to forget to eat.

I'm off.

Good luck.

Bye.

Mr. Fu.

Thank you.

Ma'am.

With you here, I'm at ease.

I'll pass. I have class today.

Just do your normal thing.

Ruan,

remember:

you don't need

everyone

to approve,

appreciate,

or respect

you.

But you must

respect yourself.

You'll face

many exams

like this

in your career.

Don't fear them.

Conquer them.

Go on.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm off now, Instructor.

You need to be cautious,

but it's already good.

On the exam,

just do your normal thing.

You should be fine.

So fast.

About to hit F7.

You're the fastest I know

to get there.

Proud of me?

Still, be cautious.

Watch out.

They might give you

a Big Mac test during the exam.

That's why I asked you

to go hard on me in practice.

Don't be afraid to push me.

I'm not afraid of anything.

I'm not afraid of pushing you.

I'm afraid of myself throwing up.

Let's go to lunch.

Well,

I have lunch plans.

Okay,

I know.

Dating with the boss.

No,

actually,

I've been so busy with exams

I forgot about him.

But I'm meeting

Jiang Ziyue.

Fine,

whoever.

I'm going to have lunch.

Bye, ma'am.

Don't forget to lock.

Okay.

Anyway, this is just my advice.

The decision

is yours.

Thanks.

I've already decided.

So there won't be a next time?

Saying that so loud?

Not afraid someone will hear?

Next time?

About what?

Sleeping together next time?

No.

Look how nervous you are.

But seriously,

I hope

next time you see me,

you'll show some respect.

How have I disrespected you,

Jiang Ziyue?

You don't even know

what I really want.

Right,

what I did with my family

last time was wrong.

I hurt you, but that's

just who I am.

I don't care about the future.

I only want now.

As long as I'm happy now.

I don't

want to waste time

explaining to my family,

and I don't

want you to have any illusions

about us.

So in my view,

the one in the wrong isn't me. It's you

and your illusions.

Of course,

without you,

I'm not happy.

I need you.

"I need you."

You know?

I've been waiting to hear that.

Finally you're honest.

If you'd been

this open earlier,

we wouldn't have

ended up here.

Our relationship

was never

something to hide.

What you need isn't me.

It's a nanny,

a tool,

a pet you can

call and dismiss

at will.

Yes,

you're right.

I'm selfish,

I love only myself, and I

care about my image.

But self-interest

is just human nature.

I did nothing wrong.

Now you're the one who's wrong.

We had an agreement:

we get along

the way we did at the beginning.

But now

you've changed.

I don't know

what made you this way.

Maybe

I've always

been like this.

You just wanted

to turn me

into someone

like you.

Yeah.

You might be right,

but now

I'm going to be myself.

You're talking to me about now?

Ziyue.

Sixian.

Am I interrupting?

No,

we're done.

Let's go.

Captain Yue Yang,

see you.

Captain Yue Yang,

we're off to lunch.

Thanks.

Give me a hug.

Thank you.

Take care.

I'm off.

You didn't say you were coming.

Just happened to pass by after work.

That's

a long detour.

Nice studio you've got here.

Want some instant noodles?

Perfect.

I'll boil some for you too.

What?

Life that tight?

It's not about saving money.

It's all

I can cook.

When Yan An was here,

he ordered takeout.

Now he's gone,

it's hard to go back.

I can't get used to other delivery,

and his go-to dishes

are too pricey.

Almost a rip-off.

You've been

with Mrs. Zheng all these years,

but nothing like her.

She encourages me to be myself.

Says we don't need

copies in the family.

But what about you?

You only call her mom

in front of others.

What if

that's just who I am?

Then I'd look down on you.

Sixian,

come on.

Add an egg.

Every family

has its

issues.

But you can't

stay stuck

in the pain forever.

Isn't that just

punishing yourself?

Take me:

I've been

unhappy lately.

My dad

trusts a stranger

over me.

Who do I complain to?

I know you're comforting me.

I admit

I lashed out that day

and hurt people.

Honestly,

I love following

your social media.

You like my work?

To be honest,

it's her I follow.

I've kept

your mom all these years.

I guess I owe you that.

How about this:

from now on,

I'll treat you twice as well,

and we'll call it even.

Can you accept me,

a wicked big sister who embarrassed your family?

I actually

already prepared myself

to have a big sister

when I was fourteen.

You were just late.

Sis.

Alright, alright, I'm hungry.

Let's have the noodles.

Right,

the noodles are almost ready anyway.

This is

a portrait

I took of everyone when we opened.

This person is...

Mr. Guo.

Mom's good friend. You don't know him?

No,

no memory of that day.

Makes sense.

He had something

and only arrived after you left.

So,

they're friends?

He used to be Mom's agent,

kind of a matchmaker too.

Back when Mom was just

starting to make it in her career,

he introduced

my dad and her.

Noodles are just about done.

Want some scallions?

No,

I just remembered I have something.

I'm going.

What?

Sis, I made two bowls.

If you skip it,

I can't finish it alone.

Happy five-year anniversary.

Why didn't you say

anything on my way back

that it's our anniversary today?

You said you

wanted to be alone today.

Would've been

clueless of me to say it.

You're not mad

I forgot our

anniversary?

An anniversary is

just a regular day.

What matters

are the memories

we've made

together

along the way.

Being

upset over a forgotten

anniversary will

miss the point.

One bad moment

shouldn't erase all

our happiness.

That's not right.

So I'll just

remember the date.

Mr. Fu is just perfect.

Flawless.

What if you forget it?

The day

I won you

is unforgettable.

I won't forget.

Sorry,

I've been

neglecting you lately.

Don't apologize.

As a civil aviation family member,

I understand

and support you,

but I also

worry about you.

Try it.

Big bite.

Feeling better?

Want to talk

about it?

I don't want to burden you with negativity.

Don't be distant.

Before I'm your boyfriend,

we're friends.

Who's your friend?

I remember

that rainy night

when your mom asked

what we were.

I said we're friends,

and you agreed

without hesitation.

What?

Now you want to deny it?

Listen, Miss Ruan,

we're not

just lovers.

We're

best friends.

I'll take all your feelings,

good or bad.

So I really think this time

we can

let You'an give it a good try.

You'an, you're back?

Why are you here?

Never mind,

I don't want to know.

Mr. and Mrs. Zheng.

I'll be going then.

Already?

Yan An,

Thank you for

what you told me today.

I'll come again.

Okay, drive safe.

Okay.

You'an.

Why no lights?

I'm looking for something.

What?

Never mind.

What's up?

Your dad and I

want to talk to you.

About what?

Nothing to say

between me and him.

I know you've been upset.

Your dad told me.

But

maybe you

misunderstood him.

Misunderstood?

He was

clear enough.

I'm a girl.

My job

is to find him

a good son-in-law.

Still mad?

Not a good time for business

when one's mad.

We'll talk later.

What business?

Your dad decided

to give you the Riverton

Airport Hotel.

Really?

No kidding.

But

you look

tired now.

Forget it. We'll talk later.

Get some rest.

Mom,

I'm not tired at all.

I can talk.

Don't go! Let's talk.

Dad.

How do you face someone

you've wronged for years?

Why bring that up?

Isn't it over?

Why nervous?

Just asking for advice

since you've been there.

So,

who did you wrong?

My mom.

All these years

I fed myself

hatred for her,

but

I was wrong.

Dead wrong.

What happened?

Tell me.

Don't want to.

Let me think.

How did I face it

when I found out

I wronged you?

It wasn't that hard.

I couldn't help

wanting to see you,

so I had to face it.

You'an, you should know.

You're my daughter,

my life.

Mr. Zheng,

are you here for feelings

or business?

Get to the point.

You'an,

your dad always leads

with feelings.

Exactly.

Your mom knows me best.

Where was I?

Your life.

Oh, right.

You'an,

you're my only daughter.

You're everything to me.

Everything I have

will be yours someday.

No one else will get any of it.

You're a princess to me,

and I won't let my princess

suffer the slightest grievance

or feel the slightest pressure.

Dad,

you know

you can't protect me forever.

Even if you're

looking for a successor,

what if you pick the wrong person?

I'm not a kid anymore.

I haven't wanted to be a little princess

for a long time.

You can protect me,

you can love me,

but shouldn't you

teach me how to

fight in the real world,

how to survive?

Instead of taking away my sword

and locking me in a tower.

You can't say

you love me

while taking away my rights

and my freedom.

See?

I say one thing and she's

got a dozen replies waiting.

Look,

I won't hand over

my entire business to you.

That wouldn't be fair to you, to me,

or to the company.

Remember,

behind every employee

there's a family,

just like ours.

So I've decided to

put you in charge of

the airport hotel, full authority.

But don't get excited.

But don't get excited.

You'll sink or swim on your own.

I won't lift

a finger to help.

I want you to see just how tough

it was for your old man back in the day.

Of course.

But if my princess feels pressured,

or if managing

the hotel is just

too...

Mr. Zheng.

Deal.

Done.

You're that confident?

Ms. Zheng.

You two

done with business?

Please, sit.

I have something to say.

Yes.

You'an,

honestly,

you should really

thank Yan An this time.

If he hadn't told us

all this, we'd never have

known what you were thinking.

Exactly.

You never talk to us

about this stuff.

Yan An?

He has been persuading your dad

ever since that last gathering,

saying so many good things about you.

And you gave him that attitude just now.

Is that right?

Exactly.

He,

he deserved it.

You'an,

nothing is deserved.

Only willing.

Got it.

Ruan,

you must be nervous

about the captain exam.

But I should say,

male or female,

I treat everyone the same.

So if you find

the exam tough later,

it's not personal.

Instructor Yue,

I've passed medicals

and various tests to

get here, just like others.

So I hope you

won't go easy on me.

Good.

Prove it with action.

[One thousand.]

[Category III single.]

[Checked.]

[Category I.]

[Checked.]

[Wipers on.]

[Above 100.]

[Decision height.]

[Checked.]

[Continue.]

[Visual reference in sight.]

[One hundred.]

[Fifty.]

[Forty.]

[Thirty.]

[Twenty.]

[Retard thrust.]

[Crew attention.]

[Positions.]

Sixian?

All done?

Instructor Yue.

Instructor Fan.

Thank you.

How'd it go?

So fast. It doesn't...

look good.

No.

The result was

disappointing.

How?

She did well in practice.

What went wrong?

Maybe

her foundation isn't solid.

If you say that,

then the problem's

- on me. - Instructor Fan.

that's not

what I meant. Really.

I want to see

where the problem is.

Can we watch the video?

Now?

Let me check it.

You have something later, right?

Look,

you finish your business,

and show her.

For the next round,

we both are the examiners.

It's an hour later,

enough to check the video.

Let's do it now.

Sixian, come in.

Take a look. See what went wrong.

You did fine in practice.

What happened?

Nervous, rushed?

How is it?

Okay.

Play it.

Okay.

Okay.

Sit.

Sit here.

Thanks.

Okay.

Can you see from there?

Instructor Fan,

I've got a meeting.

Take your time.

[Wipers on.]

See?

That's it, Instructor Fan.

Any instructions?

Wouldn't dare.

I've learned a lot.

You are indeed strict as an instructor.

How so?

The scenarios

you threw in,

plus all those

complex emergencies.

Even I

might not have

reacted in time.

Really?

Yeah.

But it's good

for the trainees.

If they face that

in the air,

they'll know how to respond.

But

let me explain.

I did that

because

she's your trainee.

I truly hope

Sixian becomes

as excellent a pilot as you.

So I hold her

to a higher standard.

Makes sense.

Right?

Every pilot

should be held to that.

I'll note that.

I've learned a lot

from you.

And Sixian, remember this.

We pilots

are responsible for so many

lives on board.

So we'll face

all kinds of tests,

tough ones.

Exactly.

Not personal.

Right, right.

How about you two

stay a bit longer?

I'll go prep.

No rush, Instructor Yue.

What?

We both are the examiners next round.

Alright,

as you said:

for the trainees' sake,

for passenger safety.

Next round,

same standard.

Okay?

Still

like this?

Yes.

[Four red lights.]

[Crew attention.]

[Positions.]

[One hundred,]

[fifty,]

[forty,]

[thirty,]

[twenty.]

[Retard thrust.]

[Crew attention.]

[Positions.]

Alright, don't hang your heads.

It's normal.

Only a few

slots a year.

Being a captain isn't easy.

Keep at it. You'll get another chance.

Instructor Yue being strict

is normal.

Alright.

Go think it over.

Instructor.

Stop pretending.

You're amazing.

I was really upset.

Practiced day and night

for so long.

Who hasn't?

Every pilot has

exam nightmares.

Failing is fine.

More practicing for you.

You got to the captain

exam so fast.

That's bound to ruffle feathers.

Sometimes fast

isn't good.

I know jumping straight to

supervised flying

is cutting in line.

You've earned

some resentment.

Even if you pass and become captain,

it's not forever.

Yearly exams

await.

Heard

being Co-pilot

is the best choice.

I know.

Where to? I'll drive.

No,

I called a ride.

Heading to a friend's bar

to celebrate.

Good attitude.

You'll pass sooner or later.

Bye.

Okay.

Bye, ma'am.

If you didn't pass,

are we still celebrating?

Not much to celebrate,

but

I'm actually feeling good.

Sixian,

did something happen?

No, I'm really good.

The more I think about failing,

the more at ease I feel.

Already

talking drunk?

You know,

since I joined Hengshi,

people have always

talked about me.

Sometimes I felt I wasn't even

on the same starting line.

I talked tough,

but inside

I just wanted

everyone's approval.

So I pushed myself.

Success only, no failure.

And that

wore me out.

Fine.

Go on.

This time I didn't pass,

but at least I was treated fairly.

Now we're

all equal again.

They don't have to envy me

for having Fu Mingyu

as my boyfriend.

He still couldn't save me.

That's simpler.

Just need to practice more.

I finally shed

all those labels.

No more caring

what others think.

I feel light.

Still, I'd rather

you passed and they didn't.

That'd be more satisfying.

Those guys

were unlucky

to take it with me.

Otherwise

at least one would've passed.

Life

isn't always fair.

I thought

I'd get a winning script.

Turns out

everything has its own order.

If I'm not ready,

I pay it back bit by bit.

You're really good?

I'm fine, really.

I'm not a kid.

I can take

a little setback.

Alright.

Then,

raise your glasses, girls.

It's been so long

since we

all got together.

This toast

is to failure.

Failure's mom

opens the door

and says,

"Welcome home."

Welcome home! Cheers!

Dong, play us a tune.

Okay.

[Yes,]

[failure's mom]

[never asks her kids]

[why they failed.]

[She just waits for them]

[to come home.]

[Go ahead and mess something up big.]

[You'll find]

[the world still turns.]

[You don't]

[have to]

[be perfect to be loved.]

[Embrace that]

[fifty percent chance]

[of failure.]

[See the world]

[from a different]

[angle.]

[Accept]

[your ordinariness]

[and take charge of your life.]

[So,]

[my dear friend,]

[be kind with life.]

[Let everything]

[happen as it will.]

Why are you stopping me?

Hengshi shouldn't

have this happen.

You have to allow everything.

Any exam

has odds of

passing or failing.

This isn't about

passing or failing.

It's you being targeted.

Being targeted is normal.

Only a few captain

slots each year.

Even if not me,

someone else would be.

That means our

system is broken.

No real

promotion paths,

and we're

worn out by exams every year.

And the purpose?

To

keep flight

safety high.

That's essential

for our profession.

And for that

you want to confront them?

They'd think you can't take a loss.

But you're unhappy.

I can't take that loss.

I'm not unhappy.

I'm happy.

I used to be upset

because everyone thought my success

was because of you.

Now that's debunked.

I'm thrilled.

I see.

Actually,

I never said

I'd confront anyone.

You don't need to stop me.

Then where are you going?

To the bathroom.

Coming?

Good awareness.

Keep it up.

Let me go with you.

Mr. Bai,

stay.

Come here,

closer.

Didn't you say

he was furious?

Right.

You saw,

he was really angry.

And you said

he'd go demand

an explanation from Yue Yang?

He said

he'd get one for you.

But...

why...

didn't he...

Is your intel

really reliable?

You can't read his mind either.

I'm

mostly

accurate, but that

cunning man

is unpredictable.

I'm too honest.

Alright,

I'm off

to a meeting.

Ruan, take care.

Bye-bye.

Take care.

What's going on?

You...

What?

Seems like nothing is wrong.

Mr. Fu,

can't you just ask

Captain Ruan yourself?

She never says

what's on her mind.

Next time

you test her,

don't use me

as a sacrifice.

I asked you to play along.

Didn't you?

How could I sacrifice you?

You're my trusted confidant.

Just kidding.

This place

has good bones.

Why is it so run-down?

Old is good,

gives me room to renovate.

True,

unlimited potential,

but your budget isn't.

Yeah,

a little tight.

But I think

we can still do a lot here.

Fine.

We're just looking today.

I won't say more.

When you come tomorrow,

watch your attire.

Know your place.

You're here to redeem yourself.

How am I redeeming myself again?

No, wait.

So you're not

even hiring workers tomorrow, right?

Squeezing every bit of use out of me?

You

are at best

a supervisor.

Not much use.

Fine, as long as you're happy.

Use me however you want.

Close the door.

What are you doing, Zheng You'an?

Just close it when I say.

Enough talk.

Ready?

Ready.

What are you doing?

Going crazy?

I'm showing you

our superb light

and soundproofing.

Perfect

for transit crews overnight.

I can give your

Bo'ao Airlines 35% off.

Nothing else

to see here, right?

So messy.

What do you know?

This is

the part worth spending on.

What can you do with this place?