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[Flight to You]

[Episode 20]

On the Dialectic of Pilots' Flexibility and Gender.

How is...

the title?

Are you serious?

I have made a detailed analysis

of the characteristics and advantages of female pilots

in flying in 11 dimensions.

Is it not good enough?

We're not going for a thesis defense.

It's too professional. No one wants to listen.

But we are looking for professional female pilots.

What else can we talk about?

We need to use public opinion

to change people's perceptions of professions and gender.

Our audiences are not pilots.

They can't understand your thesis.

How can they resonate with you?

Professional matters must be approached with rigor.

Change your mind.

Make some analogies and references.

You have to make them listen.

An easy-to-follow context written with rigor.

Isn't it good?

The content is about aviation. We need to be even more rigorous.

What is wrong with you?

Do you have to be rigorous all the time?

It's a speech, not a flight.

A small mistake won't kill anyone.

Go back.

I'll revise it by myself.

What if I go with you for tomorrow's speech?

Thank you.

[Occupation Gender]

Xiao, no flights today?

You just landed, huh?

Hurry up. Do me a favor.

OK. Wait a minute. I've got to buy a ticket first.

What ticket?

The Mercury Dance Company's triennial performance.

I can't miss it.

You like dancing?

I'm ashamed to say that

my childhood dream was not to be a pilot,

but a dancer.

What is there to be ashamed of?

It's good.

Others laughed at me a lot because of that.

They called my sissy.

Nonsense.

If you had learned dancing,

I wouldn't have met you.

You're right.

I've heard that most dancers don't have long artistic careers.

My family was not well off and I was the only boy.

I signed up to be a pilot, but never thought I would get in.

But occasionally I think that if I could do it all over again,

I wouldn't care about the prejudices and would pick what I liked best as my career.

After all, you only live once.

You inspired me.

I'm going back.

Didn't you ask a favor of me? What is it?

You've already done it.

What if I go with you for tomorrow's speech?

Go to bed early. Don't stay up late even if there's no flight tomorrow.

OK. Sleep tight.

Tomorrow's speech is sure to go well.

Xiaodu.

I'm here.

Good night.

The lights have been gently turned off.

Don't wake your loved ones.

The program team chartered a small theater.

Right in the coffee shop out front.

Here.

By the way, give me the flash drive where you save your speeches.

I'll copy it for the program team.

Didn't sleep well last night?

I couldn't sleep better.

I had beautiful dreams.

Then why do you look pale?

I was in a hurry and forgot my blush.

Go to the backstage first.

I'll go for the director team.

Where's the backstage?

Go straight and turn right.

Tune the sound softer.

No reverb.

And look at that...

Hello.

Hello.

I'm the guest speaker's assistant.

Here's his speech and PPT.

OK.

We'll start recording in an hour.

This episode airs tonight.

Tonight?

Yes.

We didn't have much of a stock of previous programs.

And the topics of the previous guest speakers were not very approachable.

But you've got a great topic today.

So our director hopes to air it earlier.

Great.

Will there be a teleprompter later?

There will be if you need one.

We absolutely need one.

Thank you so much.

OK. We'll prepare it.

OK. I'm leaving.

Goodbye.

Hello.

Shall we put some foundation on you?

I guess I don't need it.

It's better to put some.

It makes for a good shot.

Now we'll put the foundations.

OK. You can open your eyes.

Thank you.

Captain Gu.

Have some water.

Do you think that my script is a little too boring?

It's no use thinking about that.

Just go with the flow.

Go sit in the audience.

Trust me.

It's gonna be great.

Good afternoon, everyone.

Welcome to New View.

When I was on my way to the studio today,

I found it exceptionally sunny outdoors.

The sky was blue,

and a few roaring planes passed overhead occasionally.

Coincidentally, our guest speaker today is also related to planes.

He's a civilian pilot.

You've seen his photos.

Is he handsome?

Yes!

The female students in the first few rows have smiled a lot.

Don't know if he's still single or not.

OK.

The handsome captain is going to talk about

something quite special and socially significant.

It's about the deep feelings of working people on- and off-site,

especially women in the workplace.

Then, what exactly is he going to share?

Without further ado,

let me introduce the senior captain of Luzhou Airlines,

Mr. Gu Nanting.

Let's give him a round of applause.

The captain's super cool.

Do they have to be good-looking to be a captain?

Hello. I'm Gu Nanting,

a captain from Luzhou Airlines.

The title of my speech today is...

[Occupation and Gender]

It's...

Occupation and Gender.

Since I graduated and entered Luzhou Airlines,

I've so far flown over 10 million kilometers.

But even the most stressful moments

are no match for when I walked 10 meters from the backstage to here.

Thanks for the encouragement.

I am nervous,

because I know what I'm going to say

may affect some people's career choices for a lifetime.

Most people would think that

a pilot is a male-only profession.

A captain should be like...

Cool!

or...

like me.

Most people regard pilot as a typically male profession.

We usually hear others say that the job is for men

and the other job is for women.

But is that how it is supposed to be?

[Professional image of men]

We've seen excellent male dancers,

fashion designers, and make-up artists.

There's a snail salon downstairs from my house.

I heard it was a young man who can make the most beautiful nails for girls.

[Professional image of women]

On the other hand, we can also see that

more and more women are becoming outstanding business leaders,

architects, and soldiers.

It is fundamentally a bias to classify occupations by gender.

In fact, inter-individual variation is much greater

than the difference between genders in any industry.

That makes sense.

Really. The captain's a good speaker.

Back to my industry, there are 70,000 pilots in our country.

But female pilots are less than 1,000 in all of civil aviation.

Why so few?

Many people believe that women cannot endure hardships,

that they have no interest in machinery,

that they're not good at technology.

that they have a special obsession every month,

and that they will be affected by fertility and family.

But is that true?

This Major General Liu Xiaolian

is the first female Air Force pilot to receive a first-class honor in PRC.

She completed numerous safe flights in her 43 years of flying,

and had a successful force landing in five minutes,

saving the lives of the entire crew.

[Female pilots]

That's cool.

In our civil aviation,

there are also some ordinary female pilots who are not known to everyone.

Female pilots do face more physiological difficulties,

But it also shows that

they've put more hard work and effort than their male colleagues.

In our company, there's a female pilot who's been in the business for eight years.

She's got better grades than all the male pilots in the same batch

in every training and assessment.

She has been questioned by the instructor, demoted,

and misunderstood by passengers.

But she never gives up on her career.

I appreciate her ability,

but more than that, I admire her courage, enthusiasm,

and persistence in this profession.

Now, many airlines are not recruiting female pilots.

Those girls who yearn for the sky and love flying

are blocked outside.

This stems precisely from a gender bias.

If there's a chance,

I hope airlines can offer an equal opportunity for girls in selection.

There is never a career that only one gender can pursue.

I hope some people will let go of stereotypes,

and more people will take brave steps

to utilize your talent and achieve self-worth in a career you truly love.

Thanks.

Mr. Gu, your speech was awesome!

We were all moved to tears in the studio.

Thank you. Many thanks.

I'm flattered.

Finally, no more worries about our program tonight.

It's on tonight?

Yes.

Didn't tell you before. I was afraid you would be nervous.

Don't Worry, Mr. Gu.

The live recording for the program was great.

There will definitely be a good social response.

We look forward to it, too.

We'll go first, then.

OK, take care.

Goodbye.

Keep in touch.

Sorry.

I made the decision without your consent again.

Thank you.

I...

really like the script.

Is the part of speech on the spot

sincere praise?

I don't tell lies.

However,

did you stay up late yesterday?

I've got no flight these days.

It won't affect my work.

I didn't mean that.

All right, thanks for your hard work.

Go home early and have some rest.

Instructor Gu will not send me home?

My mother's waiting for me at home with her dinner.

Then you should go.

Well...

Give my regards to Aunt Qin.

I'm so sleepy. I'm going back.

Bye.

Nanting,

I feel that you're a little nervous.

That is not your style.

Mum, don't watch it for too long.

No way.

It's my son's first time on TV.

I'll record it later.

How is it, Mum?

Generally good.

But there's one thing.

What?

You mentioned so many female entrepreneurs and architects in your speech.

Why didn't you mention mothers?

Aren't we representative?

You didn't write it yourself, did you?

Mum, do you want some fruit? I'll wash some for you.

Where's the fruit?

No fruit in our house today.

I've met the girl when I went to Xi'an last time.

You said she was your trainee.

Yes. Her name is Cheng Xiao.

Cheng Xiao.

You're getting on well?

No, Mum. Nothing like that.

Nothing like what?

Nanting,

I've never urged you to find a girlfriend or a wife.

I know there's no point in getting together if you don't like each other.

But I want to remind you that

if you've got the feeling, don't let it go.

It's really hard to find a soul mate in a lifetime.

Couples like you and my dad are really few.

Right.

For me,

it's once in a lifetime.

And it's enough.

But for you...

Luo Yi is a good girl.

But it doesn't mean that

you can't accept someone new.

Is it because of her, or because of your own guilty

that you can't let her go?

I'm sorry.

♫ It's another day ♫

♫ And I miss you a little more ♫

♫ Say your name again ♫

♫ Counting down to your return ♫

♫ At this moment ♫

♫ Thoughts of you rush lost in a sea of people ♫

♫ There is no escape in the city soaked in panic ♫

♫ The distance ♫

♫ Cannot bear even a single word of love ♫

♫ It is missing as well as parting ♫

♫ I just want to see you ♫

♫ I'm thinking of you ♫

♫ In every single night in the wind ♫

♫ I'd like to ask ♫

♫ If you're ♫

♫ Also waiting to return in the wind ♫

It's all over the friends' circle.

You've done something so big in secret?

I think I saw Cheng Xiao.

♫ Thorns and rainbows are always company ♫

I appreciate her ability,

but more than that, I admire her courage, enthusiasm,

and persistence in this profession.

♫ We'll be frank and honest after we cross the mountain and the sea ♫

♫ I just want to see you ♫

♫ Thinking of you ♫

It's really hard to find a soul mate in a lifetime.

♫ I'd like to ask ♫

♫ If your original dream is within easy reach ♫

than the difference between genders in any industry.

Back to my industry, there are 70,000 pilots in our country.

But female pilots...

Nanting's speech was great.

Yeah.

Why so few?

But I feel that

it doesn't sound like Nanting.

What do you mean?

I got it.

The script was written by Xiao.

I inspired Xiao.

I'm her god of inspiration.

Don't flatter yourself.

What?

You're not at least an Internet celebrity.

Hurry up to retweet it.

Be quick.

Turn the tide before the recruitment plan is released.

He's right, Xia.

Well, I'll say it up in front,

I'm not helping Cheng Xiao.

I'm helping Captain Gu.

First, I must retweet it.

And mention the KOLs in all walks of life.

Now, many airlines are not recruiting female pilots.

Those girls who yearn for the sky and love flying...

There is never a career that only one gender can pursue.

Eh...

Tao, the speech was...

really great.

It seems that Gu Nanting will not give up easily

on the recruitment of female pilots.

Are you to be convinced?

That's right, yeah.

Then I can help him.

I'll help him shorten the time.

Li, what's your plan for the recruitment next year?

[Some industries are still sexist in 2022]

Have you seen what I just sent you?

The Internet is blowing up.

Minister Jiang.

I've seen your speech.

It's really good.

I hope that one day our company could change the recruitment plan.

What about next year?

The recruitment plan for next year has been released.

The recruitment plan for next year has been released.

[Requirements Gender: male only]

I'm sorry.

Manager Xu, I heard you just returned from Stockholm.

It's a long trip.

The route is indeed a little bit long.

But our company's airplane was quite stable.

Manager Xu, I want to report to you some sudden public opinion situations.

OK. In my office.

Good.

Wait a minute!

Manager Xu.

Minister Tan.

I'm Cheng Xiao from Flight Department.

I know who you are.

You're the most famous female pilot in our company.

What can I do for you?

I need two minutes of your time.

It's about the recruitment of female pilots.

I have a video to show you.

Come on in.

Nanting, attend the ministerial meeting this afternoon.

Everyone's here.

Manager Xu,

let's start the meeting.

Minister Jiang,

after the flight apartment had demonstrated Nanting's research report,

you made the decision not to recruit female pilots again.

In fact, it was controversial among the directors.

But then you brought up the changes in the competitive landscape of airlines,

and it received major approval.

So we approved the recruitment plan you submitted.

But now, things have changed.

Nanting, I've seen your speech video.

It is interesting and rare.

The PR department told me that

The video has gone viral online.

And it has become a hot topic.

Our recruiting department

received many emails and phone calls from the community.

They ask how many places we actually have for female pilots.

I didn't expect such a big reaction.

I discussed it with several broad members online at noon.

And we read the research report of Nanting.

Now, we've changed our opinions upon this.

The board has decided that

next year, we will have a 5% quota

for female pilots to be recruited.

Minister Jiang,

you have been refusing to recruit female pilots

for reasons of cost control and personnel development.

I understand your concerns.

But I think Nanting's consideration is of more long-term significance.

Manager Xu,

shall we...

I'm not finished yet.

The corporate culture of Luzhou is different from that of other airlines.

We aim to be a leading airline with a positive value orientation.

In addition to profits,

we should make some more socially valuable breakthroughs.

Even at a higher cost, it is worth it.

But our recruitment brochure next year has been released already.

Recall it.

Release it again after correction.

Nanting has done the unexpected.

But the effect was unexpectedly good.

This shows me that you are thinking deeply

about talent development and the future of Luzhou.

You may be reinstated.

Return to your position as the deputy minister of Flight Department.

I hope you can make greater contributions to the company.

Thank you, Manager Xu.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Nanting, congratulations.

Today you're doubly happy.

Let's have dinner together to celebrate.

Thank you.

But I was curious about one thing.

I watched your video carefully.

It was very good.

But I always feel that the man on the stage wasn't like you.

Because I didn't write the script.

I'll go back to the office.

Contact me in the evening.

It seems that things are taking a turn for the better.

I'm sending you a message right now.

Come on in.

Manager Xu adjusted the recruitment plan,

and approved of 5% female flight recruitment ratio.

Great!

Our efforts are not wasted.

And there's another piece of news.

What is it?

Oh, it's nothing.

Tell me!

I was reinstated.

Really?

Looks like I brought the right thing today.

I have a good hunch.

Shouldn't you treat me to a meal?

I'll treat both you and Song Song someday.

Some day? What about today?

Tonight.

Song Song has also no flight.

Tonight...

Can you be a little sincere?

I stayed up all night writing your script.

Pick a restaurant.

The best, and the most expensive.

OK.

Take it.

See you in the parking after work.

I'll tell Song Song.

There are two pieces of good news!

Which one do you want to hear first?

Neither.

You'll regret it.

Yuheng, I want another bite.

I'm losing it!

Nanting has been reinstated.

Now he's deputy minister again.

Really?

And Xiao told me in the message that the company has approved

the recruitment of female pilots.

Don't take the credit.

There's definitely a credit to me in this.

We all have the credit.

And the main credit goes to Nanting and Xiao.

Shouldn't Captain Gu treat us to dinner

since he's having a double celebration?

We must let him.

But probably he's still busy at this time.

He's just reinstated and there's much work.

Let's think about what to eat.

Then just tell him to treat us.

What about a barbecue?

Nanting, it's really good to hear that you've been reinstated.

Congrats.

Are you free tonight?

I'll treat you to dinner to celebrate.

Thank you, Yuheng.

Some other time.

I'll treat you all to dinner.

Off duty?

I can't have dinner with you tonight.

Something came up.

All right. Another time then.

Another time.

Am I interrupting Instructor Gu's date?

It's Ni Zhan.

What about asking him to join us?

No. No. No.

Until next time.

There must be just you and me today.

And Song Song.

Let's go!

[Flight mode]

OK. I've told Song Song.

Let's play a song.

Hello, Arcfox.

Hello, I'm here.

Play a song.

Roger.

Instructor Gu is listening to such a romantic song?

♫ In the gentle night sky ♫

♫ Why can't I have peace of mind ♫

♫ Follow your wake to fly to you again ♫

♫ Climb until your figure becomes clear ♫

♫ Enter your exclusive airspace ♫

♫ Hold the breath ♫

♫ Approach slowly ♫

♫ Don't resist this special attraction ♫

♫ Once again, take you into my arms ♫

♫ Feel the gentle heartbeats of each other ♫

♫ Hold the breath ♫

♫ Approach slowly ♫

♫ Don't resist this special attraction ♫

♫ Once again, take you into my arms ♫

♫ Feel the gentle heartbeats of each other ♫