My Eternal Star Episode 1 Recap
> My Eternal Star Recap
Lin Xiaodi, a 21-year-old fashion designer, recently left UMC, a company many aspired to join, deciding to embark on a new and uncertain path. She is deeply passionate about beautiful things within traditional Chinese culture, particularly Hanfu, which she believes possesses a unique charm despite its niche appeal. She declared her intention to popularize Hanfu across the globe.
One day, while carrying her handmade potted plants, Lin Xiaodi was abruptly crashed into by Lu Yuheng, an acclaimed e-sports player known as Lu Shen, who was attempting to evade his fans. Her potted plants shattered, infuriating her. She started to scold him but was momentarily stunned by his good looks. His assistant, Liu Yan, quickly offered monetary compensation.
Lin Xiaodi stated that an apology from Lu Yuheng would suffice, but he coldly offered her a hundred yuan as a "tip." Enraged, she crumpled the money and threw it back at him, warning him to learn proper etiquette and watch where he was going, adding that if there was a next time, he wouldn't even be worth that amount.
Not long after, Lin Xiaodi’s best friend, Han Ruibing, a self-proclaimed fan of good-looking guys, pleaded with her to get an autograph from Lu Shen of The Peak game. Lin Xiaodi discovered to her dismay that Lu Shen was none other than the arrogant Lu Yuheng. Lin Xiaodi approached him, introducing herself as a fashion designer for The Peak game.
Lu Yuheng recognized her and immediately became hostile, criticizing her lack of an employee ID and insulting both her and her friend, stating that people like them flock together. He declared his discomfort breathing the same air as her and demanded she leave immediately, telling her to close the door on her way out. This encounter further fueled Lin Xiaodi's existing resolve to promote traditional Chinese culture, a path she had already decided upon after leaving UMC.
Lu Yuheng, through exceptional skill and relentless effort, became the first Chinese player to win The Peak World Championship. Despite having the opportunity to remain in London for specialized training and join prestigious international clubs, he declined. He was determined to lead a Chinese e-sports team to rewrite the landscape of The Peak and ensure a Chinese team proudly stood on the international champion's podium.
His assistant, Liu Yan, expressed concern about how Team Jiesa, whom Lu Yuheng had represented in the international league preliminaries, would react to his decision, especially since Mr. Zheng of Jiesa was considered cunning. Upon returning to China, Lin Xiaodi found her new apartment's toilet clogged. She tried calling building management, but Mr. Zhang informed her that maintenance would not be available until much later in the morning (after 8 AM, as it was only 5 AM).
Facing an urgent need to use a toilet due to her menstrual period, she decided to introduce herself to her new neighbor, armed with a gift of homemade cookies, hoping to borrow their bathroom. To her astonishment, her new neighbor was Lu Yuheng. He immediately accused her of stalking him from the UK, a notion she found ridiculous, though she admitted their repeated encounters were an uncanny coincidence. Despite his protests, she desperately forced her way into his bathroom.
Once inside, Lin Xiaodi realized she had locked herself out of her own apartment. Her only spare key was with her friend, Zhao Muran, a public figure she affectionately called "Narcissistic Ran," who was on a filming set and said he would take an hour to arrive. When she tried to ask Lu Yuheng if she could wait at his place for an hour, he flatly refused, stating his apartment was not a shelter and he needed to rest.
Desperate, Lin Xiaodi proposed a deal: she would clean all the glass on his balcony in exchange for staying for an hour. Lu Yuheng countered, demanding she clean all the glass in his apartment and the sofa she was sitting on, all within a week. She agreed to the terms but negotiated to only clean the balcony glass that day due to her period, promising to complete the rest later.
Later, while Lu Yuheng was out of the room, a famished Lin Xiaodi, feeling tired from battling with the toilet and cleaning, ventured into his kitchen and cooked instant noodles using his cookware. Lu Yuheng discovered her, furious that she had broken their agreement by exceeding her permitted activity area and using his personal items. Lin Xiaodi pleaded that she was starving, even offering to pay for the food.
They eventually struck another deal: she would eat, then wash the dishes and clean the kitchen, and also buy new replacements for the used bowl and chopsticks, plus the cost of the instant noodles and an egg. She convinced him to try her noodles, claiming she could make instant noodles taste extraordinary. Zhao Muran finally arrived at Lin Xiaodi's apartment complex.
After a terse phone call with Lu Yuheng, during which Lu Yuheng mentioned Lin Xiaodi was asleep, Zhao Muran became suspicious and protective, warning Lu Yuheng not to harm her and asking if they were "already living together." Zhao Muran then took Lin Xiaodi's key, planning to hold onto it to prevent future mishaps.
In an attempt to be helpful, Zhao Muran tried to fix Lin Xiaodi’s clogged toilet himself, but ended up accidentally smashing it, causing water to flood her apartment. Lin Xiaodi was exasperated, questioning her judgment for letting him fix anything. Zhao Muran tried to explain that the old toilet broke on its own and he couldn't find the water valve, also mentioning he didn't want to wake her or risk being photographed as a celebrity in a wet state.
Despite his clumsy explanations and a cut on his hand, Lin Xiaodi scolded him for not calling professional help or using online repair services. She then gently bandaged his injury, playfully "breaking up" their friendship over his incompetence, joking that "true friendship is tolerating your idiocy for years, but now I'm tired."
Meanwhile, at a press conference celebrating Lu Yuheng's World Championship victory, Miss Su, an acquaintance, attempted to get his attention and make plans for a celebratory dinner, but Lu Yuheng politely declined. The CEO of Jiesa, Mr. Zheng, officially congratulated Lu Yuheng on behalf of China for his achievement. He then announced that, in light of Lu Yuheng's outstanding performance, Jiesa International E-Sports Club had decided to formally sign him and restructure their team around him. However, Lu Yuheng publicly rejected Jiesa's offer, reaffirming his independent ambition.
