Assistant of Superstar Episode 4 Recap
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During a dramatic scene, actress Zheng Jia'er delivers an exaggerated performance, forcing the director to halt the shoot. Backstage, Pan Duo explains to Yao Yao that despite Zheng Jia'er's backer securing her lead roles in three films, her terrible acting ensures all her projects flop. Pan Duo also points out that Zheng Jia'er's reliance on large colored contacts makes her eyes appear lifeless on camera, leading the director to demand she remove them, a request Zheng Jia'er initially refuses.
Later, Qi Chao arrives to meet You Xi, bringing him files containing information on all the individuals Song Qie Ge has recently met. You Xi entrusts the documents to Brother Da Zhuang for a thorough investigation. Concerned about the quality of meals on set, You Xi prepares a feast using his own cooking equipment and serves it to Yao Yao.
Before she eats, he instructs her to take photos and post them on Weibo, while he abstains, citing the need to maintain his physique. However, Yao Yao's Weibo post unintentionally sparks a trending topic: "Make donations to You Xi." Netizens, misinterpreting the situation, believe You Xi is facing financial difficulties after seeing a knock-off phone in the photos. Some even create a satirical audio clip of You Xi supposedly stranded in Ethiopia asking for money.
Frustrated that his assistant would use such a device, You Xi sarcastically remarks that fans' donations are about to arrive before instructing Brother Da Zhuang to release a clarifying statement. He then gives Yao Yao a new, advanced "work phone," claiming he bought one for himself as part of a half-price deal. That evening, the drama's wrap party is held at a KTV.
Brother Da Zhuang updates You Xi on the investigation, confirming he has identified the true controller of "Summer Breeze," the shell company linked to the Florida Water brand. However, he lacks direct evidence to incriminate them, but You Xi assures him he has his own methods for finding the truth. Pan Duo then tries to persuade a reluctant You Xi to join the celebration, mentioning Yao Yao is inside. As the night progresses, Yao Yao becomes severely intoxicated.
You Xi carries her home, but she unexpectedly vomits on him. Despite his strong aversion to uncleanliness, You Xi forces himself to clean her up. As he wipes the stains from her clothing, a drunken Yao Yao complains that he is being fierce, unlike his usual gentle self. Her eyes then flutter open, and she recognizes him. Overcome by the moment, You Xi kisses her. The next morning, Yao Yao awakens in her bed, disoriented.
She is relieved to find Pan Duo asleep beside her, who explains that You Xi called her at 2 AM to help clean Yao Yao up. Pan Duo recounts that Yao Yao was "extremely drunk" and had tormented a frustrated You Xi all night, pulling him to sing and dance. Meanwhile, You Xi is consumed by the memory of the kiss, finding it incredibly embarrassing.
When he approaches Yao Yao, she immediately apologizes for vomiting on him and asks if he intends to fire her. Relieved that she doesn't remember the kiss, You Xi jokingly exaggerates her drunken antics, claiming she bit a large hole in his expensive Iranian carpet, a fabrication she immediately questions.
Later, while chatting with You Xi and Yao Yao, Pan Duo casually remarks that Yao Yao "has zero relationship experience and hasn't even kissed," dismissing Yao Yao's protest about a childhood kiss. You Xi is stunned to realize he stole Yao Yao's first kiss, and his guilt intensifies after seeing an online post from a "coward" who took a girl's first kiss and didn't take responsibility.
He tries to confess to Yao Yao, but Pan Duo's constant interruptions leave him exasperated. Noticing his distress, Pan Duo advises him to confide in his best friend, Qi Chao. You Xi meets Qi Chao at a secluded restaurant, explaining his predicament under the guise of a "friend" who accidentally kissed his drunk secretary, only to learn it was her first. He expresses his dilemma: telling her is embarrassing, but not telling her is infuriating.
Sensing the truth, Qi Chao lists signs of being in love, such as constantly peeking at the person and feeling one's heartbeat accelerate during physical contact. You Xi mentally confirms three out of four signs, hinting at his developing feelings. Qi Chao advises that if his "friend" confesses, he must mentally prepare the girl first to avoid severe consequences.
Back home, You Xi practices his confession before going to Yao Yao's room, only to be startled when she opens the door holding a small knife, which she calmly explains is for sharpening a pencil. He then tries to normalize kissing by having her watch a scene from one of his dramas. When asked for her thoughts, You Xi clarifies he just wants to show that kissing is a normal act.
To his shock, Yao Yao vehemently disagrees, asserting that a kiss is a "sacred contract" that binds two people for life. As You Xi's eyes widen in horror, she bursts into laughter, revealing she was joking. Suddenly, Brother Da Zhuang bursts in with alarming news.
He frantically informs You Xi that Weibo is filled with reports of severe allergic reactions caused by the Florida Water brand he endorses, showing him a video of a distressed grandmother whose grandson is covered in rashes.
