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[Episode 34]

In 1984,

many of you were not born.

That year, I started my flight career

with Fanhai Airlines.

Some young colleagues may not know

what I went through

in 2004.

That year,

the plane was at 101 altitude.

The plane was suddenly damaged.

I was the captain then.

Mr. Jiang was the first officer.

We cooperate and

successfully landed in a field outside the runway,

and protected all tourists.

This event

has changed my life.

I think it also changed everyone

that was on this flight.

Later on,

we became known as the Hero Team.

But

I hope that there will be no more heroes

in our industry.

Because this can prove that

our every flight is extremely safe.

For me,

protecting every flight

is the priority and my only responsibility.

Nothing can

can surpass their lives.

Unfortunately,

because of my health,

I have to say goodbye to the sky in advance.

The 27,000-hour flight hours I have

will stop today.

In addition to administrative work,

I will continue to be the instructor of the simulator.

Lastly,

I want to hold a simple

succession ceremony.

May I have

the flight crew that was on the same flight as me today

come on the stage.

The number is not right.

Why are we all male pilots here?

I remember there was a female pilot

on the plane today too.

Cheng Xiao,

please come up.

I want to ask you.

Every time in the cockpit,

when you se the passenger

from the corridor bridge,

what do you observe

and what do you notice?

I will observe

whether the operators on the corridor bridge are in place

and if the tow truck is in place.

If there is any delay,

it will affect my operation.

I will observe

if there are any suspicious passengers

or if there are any mentally unstable

or drunk passengers,

or passengers who'd toss a lucky coin

into the engine.

If we find it immediately,

we can stop the potential danger immediately.

That's right.

Cheng Xiao, what about you?

I would think

of them

are ordinary people.

I'll see if

they're happy or sad today.

I'll think about

what kind of journey they are going on.

Are they going out to work?

Or are they going home to reunite with their family?

In this journey,

would they need any of our crew members' help

and care?

They are all answers I wanted to hear.

All these years,

the most satisfying moment I had

is not a promotion, a raise,

awards, or praise,

but every time

I send every passenger

safely to the destination,

completing their schedule.

I think this is the greatest achievement

as a captain.

Next,

I want to give you

a small gift for you.

This is a luggage tag

made from the external surface

of the 737-300 that year.

Although the plane retired gloriously,

the warning left behind

is always there.

I hope you can always carry

your mission and responsibilities.

All the best.

Captain Gu,

the court notified that the trial will start in three days.

Any progress?

Can I help you?

Captain Camil?

Yes, it’s me.

Yes!

At that time,

the Saigon Airport

indeed wasn't closed.

So why should I do like that?

Captain Gu,

it gets me asking you why,

are you going the opposite way of your company?

I want to find out the truth.

I certainly appreciate your courage.

But I disagree

with what you want to do.

Camil.

Camil.

Actually,

I'm doing this

a faithful girl.

She's a co-pilot at that airline.

I've been flying three days straight,

over 40,000 kilometers,

just to find a witness,

someone who can testify in court

that she didn't lie.

I was exactly like you when I was young.

Crazy for love.

But love is nothing.

And no one will be good.

It's not worthy.

Camil.

Mr. Liu, I'm sorry.

Mr. Xie

is really

a respectable senior.

The trial is set.

It's in three days.

Mr. Jiang told me.

He asked me to testify in court.

Yicheng.

I know you have your own concerns and consideration.

But only you know

what happened back then.

So I still want to ask you

to tell the truth in court.

When Doudou grows up,

if she knew her pilot father

can’t even be honest,

what do you think

she will think?

To be honest,

and true to our duties,

this is the oath we took

when we first started.

Sorry.

Doudou’s waiting for me at home.

I got to leave.

Captain Cheng.

Mr. Liu.

I've made up my mind.

I'm willing to testify in court.

Okay.

But

I have to remind you.

I haven't found

other strong evidence.

The outcome of this case...

I know.

It's okay.

Send me the time and location.

Okay.

Cheng Xiao,

I need to go on a business trip for a few days.

Take care of yourself.

Trust me. Everything will be fine.

Cheng Xiao agreed to go to court tomorrow.

Okay, got it.

Thank you, Mr. Liu.

See you tomorrow.

It's still off.

Song, think about

who else we can get in touch with?

It seems

she really made up her mind.

No.

She just told me two days ago

that she hasn't decided to testify in court yet.

What should we do now?

We can't just watch Xiao jump into a fire pit.

Xiao told me that she...

I know. She told us.

Xiao switched off her phone.

No one can persuade her now.

Then...

What about Brother Nanting?

He's on sick leave.

He has been out of touch for days.

He didn't reply my messages.

Aren't you his lackey?

but you can't even find him at critical moments like this.

Oh right,

I texted Auntie Qin a few days ago.

She said she had no idea.

But I asked Mr. Ni later.

Brother Zhan?

But Mr. Ni said he was busy

He told me not to worry.

He's busy?

Didn't you say he's sick?

Well...

I have no idea.

We can contact either of them.

Why do I feel something big is going to happen?

Xiao,

I can't hear your voice.

What did you use to call me?

My phone's out of battery.

I called you with my computer.

I have to say...

You two are really...

How did you two end up in court?

This is ridiculous.

How about

I go there tomorrow?

No, no, no.

It'll be messier if you come.

Ms. Fang is sure to win.

Don’t worry about her.

What about you?

Don't worry about me.

I'm just telling the truth anyway.

Both of you

are so stubborn.

Alright.

I'll tell you the result tomorrow.

Fine.

Then just tell the truth.

You must control your emotions.

Remember,

don't be agitated

by the opposing lawyer.

It's so late.

Who could it be at this hour?

Probably the property management.

Dad, I'll hang up first.

Okay.

Take care of yourself.

Okay, bye.

You...

You...

Where did you go?

I couldn’t persuade the two captains

to testify in court.

I'm sorry.

You went to...

Thank you.

You've done enough for me.

You have to testify in court tomorrow.

Don't go. You can't win.

You look

tired.

Go back and rest.

Don't testify in court.

Let me.

Captain Camil of Mile Airlines

told me that

the Saigon Airport wasn't closed.

Tomorrow,

I'll testify in court.

But it's not good for you.

I'm your instructor.

Anyway, listen to my arrangement.

Instructor Gu,

I’ve graduated.

Let's go. I'll see you off.

You can send me to here.

Promise me.

Do as I say tomorrow.

You have your own ideas.

I won't stop you.

Okay.

I will support you.

Really?

Zhan?

I couldn't get through to you.

I was just passing by,

so I came to check on you.

You're back.

Did it go well?

So you won't

testify tomorrow, right?

Zhan.

I...

What about you?

Did you agree?

Since she has decided,

I'll support her.

Gu Nanting,

do you know what you're doing?

You're harming her.

If she doesn't stand up to this,

she will live the whole life

in a bigger sense of guilt.

To testify with unreliable memories,

the court won't admit it.

It's bad for both her and the company.

I really don't understand

why you have to make the worst choice.

Zhan,

I've made up my mind.

I will bear

any consequences.

You've become

so irrational for her?

If it were me,

I would have done the same.

Ni Zhan.

there's something I want to tell you.

You're finally willing to tell me.

Yes.

I admit I like Cheng Xiao.

I hope I can be with her.

After Yi left,

I was afraid of starting a new relationship

and I just want to be alone.

I never thought

someone could make me change.

In Lanshan,

I admit that

at that time,

I started developing feelings for her.

But it was just a budding feeling.

I tried to convince myself

I was just mistaken about my feelings for her.

But I was wrong.

Actually,

I've never been honest with myself.

But now I understand.

I shouldn't do this to Cheng Xiao

for what I owe Yi and you.

Anyway,

I'm sorry.

Gu Nanting.

What happened to Yi

was just an accident.

Also,

you don’t owe me anything.

Captain Cheng,

we’ve arrived.

Thank you for coming.

Mr. Guo also asked me

to express his gratitude.

Xiao.

Xiao.

Why do you have to come?

Who would believe your sole evidence?

We still have a chance.

Think it through, okay?

Xiao,

reconsider it.

Yeah.

Auntie and Director Jiang is here.

-Director Jiang. -Director Jiang.

I know you care about me.

I've prepared my self for the worst.

If I don't tell the truth,

I will never be at ease.

Let's go.

All rise.

Your Honor.

The trial is ready.

Please sit down.

The case of Guo Weijin and Luzhou Airlines

on air transport personal injury

conflict's trial

starts now.

President Xu is also here today.

Many of people from Luzhou Airlines are here.

Next,

please testify.

Please play the recording in court.

Attention, all units.

Saigon Airport

was closed due to intrusion of unidentified object.

Gaosha 263, please orbit at present position.

Mile 221, please orbit at present position.

Maintain flight level at 24,000 feet.

Orbit right and waiting,

Gaosha 263.

Maintain flight level at 22,000 feet.

Orbit right and waiting,

Mile 221.

According to the original recording

provided by Saigon Airport Control,

when Mr. Guo Xiaoliang's

medical illness occured,

Saigon Airport was closed.

There's no condition for a rediversion.

The flight crew of Luzhou Airlines

did their best

to treat Mr. Guo.

and arranged for him to be in the first class.

The flight crew took close care of him.

The captain also chose

to fly at the maximum speed of the flight while maintaining safety.

Mr. Guo

died suddenly when the flight

was descending.

Luzhou Airlines is not responsible

for Mr. Guo's death.

Your Honor,

we believe

the recording of the ground to air conversation is suspicious.

We request for a witness to testify.

Witness, please.

Witness Cheng Xiao, please.

Don’t be nervous.

It's just telling the truth.

I’m the co-pilot of flight XD805.

Cheng Xiao.

After Mr. Guo had his medical condition for the first time,

under Captain Jiang’s authorization,

I contacted Saigon Airport's Control.

The other party coordinated for a diversion immediately.

Captain,

the nearest airport is Saigon.

Should we divert?

Chief Flight Attendant,

we are making preparations to divert,

please take care of the passengers.

Yes, sir.

Notify Saigon Airport Control

and report the flight situation.

Tell them what we require for the emergency landing.

As we waited for the coordination,

Captain Jiang asked me to go to the cabin

to check the patient’s condition.

Go to the cabin

to confirm the condition of this tourist.

Okay.

I found that

the patient is getting better.

When I returned to the cockpit,

Captain Jiang made his decision

to go straight to Singapore.

But he didn't mention

any relevant information about the airport being closed.

Captain Jiang explained that

when I left the cockpit,

the Saigon Airport had communicated with him.

But when I returned to the cockpit,

I heard Captain Jiang telling the control

The patient is getting better. Thank you.

But this is not included in

the ground to air

communication recording

we just heard.

Therefore,

I doubt the authenticity of this recording.

Your Honor.

Whether the recording is real or not

has nothing to do with this case.

I request the court to rule out this witness.

The plaintiff wishes for Captain Jiang Tao

to explain why he had altered

the ground to air communication recording.

What is he avoiding?

Defendant, please continue to testify.

Witness,

what’s your relationship with Captain Jiang Tao?

He’s my boss.

During the runway conflict

which occured June 14 last year,

did you have a conflict

with Captain Jiang?

This has nothing to do with this case.

Have you had more than one conflict

with Captain Jiang?

Witness, please answer.

Yes.

Witness,

did you have a conflict

with Captain Jiang

with Captain Jiang?

No.

Your Honor,

the witness has personal feuds

with our client.

The witness has a reason

to frame my client

given her personal feuds.

Therefore, her testimony

can't be used

as evidence for this case.

Does the defendant and their representative

have any other evidence?

I have no further testimony.

Witness, please leave.

I've said everything.

I need some fresh air.

Your Honor.

The plaintiff would like to call for the second witness

to testify regarding the questionable nature of the recording.

Witness, please come forward.

I don't know.

I don't know.

Why is it Mr. Gu?

This witness is

the Deputy Director of the Flight Department of Luzhou Airlines,

and has been working in the company for many years.

He is very familiar with every employee

in the Flight department.

After First Officer Cheng Xiao reported to me

that there was a problem with the air-ground communications recording,

I gave her the benefit of the doubt

and took the initiative

to verify the original recording.

I found that nothing was wrong.

However, afterwards,

I met with the observer of flight 805,

Lin Yicheng,

and the captain, Jiang Tao.

Lin Yicheng was avoidant regarding my questions

about problems with the recording.

He looked hesitant and guilty.

Captain Jiang

refused my request to send an official letter

the the captains of the two aircrafts

who were in the same airspace in Saigon Airport

at the time of the incident

to get their testimonies.

Three days ago,

I spoke to

the two pilots

had been hovering above Saigon Airport.

One of them said

the airport was not closed.

Yes.

Yes.

Mr. Gu Nanting,

can the captains of those two aircrafts

testify in court

to verify your claim?

Because of various reasons,

they have declined to testify in court.

They claim that the recording department is fabricated.

Do you have any evidence?

No.

Witness,

are you competing with my client, Jiang Tao,

for the position of Vice President of Luzhou Airlines?

Yes.

Do you want to become

the Vice President of Luzhou Airlines?

Yes.

Your Honor.

The plaintiff hasn't shown

any evidence of modifications made to the recording.

And no one can prove

what this witness claims he has heard.

Moreover, there is a conflict of interest

between the defendant and the witness.

Therefore, we believe

the witness's testimony has no probative power.

What should we do?

Hello, Captain Camil.

Hello, Captain Gu.

I changed my mind.

Thank you.

But the trial

has already begun.

Your Honor.

We request to call a witness to the stand

to testify about

the true situation in the cabin that day.

Witness, please come forward.

I was the observer of the flight that day.

After Mr. Guo fell sick,

we applied for diversion first minute

at the earliest possible moment.

After that,

Cheng Xiao left the cabin

to check in on the patient.

We received

news from the Saigon Airport Control.

It said...

Yicheng.

When Doudou grows up,

if she knew her pilot father

can’t even be honest,

what do you think

she will think?

Yicheng.

You're an old employee of the company.

I remember

you would attend the company's charity events

every year.

In my impression,

you are not only a good father,

but also a kind and honest person.

According to the notice...

By the way,

one more thing.

Didn’t Dou want to go to that private school?

I've asked someone.

It's no problem.

Thank you, Brother-in-law.

We could have made a diversion at Saigon Airport.

At the same time,

the controller also said

there were two other planes on standby,

so we had to land as soon as possible.

Witness,

in the air-ground communications played in court just now,

The Controller saying that Saigon Airport was closed,

Was that in fact

what you heard in the cockpit?

No.