My Eternal Star Episode 2 Recap
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Jiesa E-Sports Club, through Mr. Zheng, announced their decision to formally sign Lu Yuheng, a renowned e-sports prodigy, and reorganize their team with him at the forefront. However, Lu Yuheng calmly stated that he would not be signing with Jiesa, as his contract had expired and he had no intention of renewing it.
He indicated that this was his final act of friendly support for the club and that he would not be attending their celebration party, wishing everyone success in the future. His assistant, Liu Yan, clarified that Lu Yuheng appreciated Mr. Zheng’s support but would not continue working with the team.
A furious teammate, Shao Hai, accused Lu Yuheng of arrogance and vowed to defeat him in any future matches, to which Lu Yuheng simply replied, "You're free to challenge me at any time." Later, Su Nian confronted Lu Yuheng, questioning his refusal to sign with Jiesa and arguing that he was sacrificing his future. She emphasized that as an e-sports prodigy, only Jiesa could help him realize his dreams. Lu Yuheng responded that he might simply lack ambition.
Su Nian acknowledged his desire to form his own team but highlighted the immense challenges of finding investors and top players. She warned him that the city qualifiers were imminent, and without Jiesa, he would be ineligible to compete. She then offered to terminate her own contract with Jiesa and assist him with his team if he desired. Lu Yuheng thanked her but politely declined.
Liu Yan intervened, reminding Su Nian of Lu Yuheng’s aversion to being touched and that they had another appointment. Su Nian, respecting his decision, expressed her hope for a lasting friendship and still regarded him as the greatest man in her heart. Meanwhile, Lin Xiaodi faced a housing crisis. Her toilet had broken, causing a leak that damaged the downstairs ceiling and resulted in substantial repair and compensation costs, making her apartment uninhabitable.
Her friends, Han Ruibing and Zhao Muran, came to visit. Zhao Muran, a popular celebrity, criticized Lin Xiaodi’s Hanfu attire, asserting it was culturally inappropriate. Han Ruibing, interjecting, jokingly called Zhao Muran "Narcissistic Ran" and reminded him of his past failures to fix anything, including various items from their college days and her father’s clinic recliner, implying he was responsible for Lin Xiaodi’s current plumbing predicament. Zhao Muran defended himself, arguing that everyone makes mistakes and can improve.
The conversation shifted to Lin Xiaodi’s accommodation. Zhao Muran offered his spare apartment, but Han Ruibing immediately dismissed the idea, warning that constant paparazzi surveillance outside his home would expose Lin Xiaodi to intense public scrutiny. Han Ruibing then offered her own home, but Lin Xiaodi was hesitant, citing the frequent and dramatic arguments between Han Ruibing’s parents. Lin Xiaodi expressed a preference for staying in a hotel to avoid burdening her friends.
The estimated cost for repairs and downstairs damages was over 50,000 yuan. Han Ruibing suggested Zhao Muran should cover the expenses due to his wealth and responsibility for the damage, but Lin Xiaodi refused, stating she couldn’t ask him for money since she had sought his help. Zhao Muran then dramatically offered to buy her a new apartment or even marry her to provide for her legitimately. Lin Xiaodi rejected his proposals, firmly stating her independence.
Han Ruibing later confirmed she would prepare a room for her, as her parents were unlikely to quarrel that night, and Lin Xiaodi agreed to stay at her place. After seeing her friends off, Lin Xiaodi transferred 45 yuan to Lu Yuheng via Alipay to cover previous expenses. Lu Yuheng then appeared at his door, reminding her of her earlier promise to clean all the glass she had broken within a week.
Lin Xiaodi, frustrated, found his concern for glass over her housing situation ridiculous. He coldly stated that her apartment problems were irrelevant to him. Resigned, Lin Xiaodi began cleaning, muttering about Lu Yuheng’s "selfish and heartless" nature, but also acknowledging her own "kind and benevolent" decision not to owe favors. She wondered aloud how someone with such an "awful temper" could attract fans for live streaming. Curiosity piqued, she edged closer to his screen.
To her astonishment, Lu Yuheng, known as "Whiz Lu," who had recently won "The Peak Individual World Championship" and was celebrated as a national hero, was indeed live streaming an e-sports game, with over a million viewers. She also realized she had designed the in-game character outfits and hair accessories for "The Peak." Startled by her sudden presence, Lu Yuheng looked up, causing Lin Xiaodi to stumble. Both lost their balance and fell, resulting in a cut on his hand.
Emotionally agitated, he rejected her attempts to help and sternly ordered her to leave his apartment. As Lin Xiaodi left, she reflected on how her attempt to leave a positive impression had backfired. She tried calling Han Ruibing, who confirmed her parents were still fighting, with her mother having left home, and Han Ruibing needing to help her father search. Lin Xiaodi then attempted to call Zhao Muran, but his phone was unavailable, leaving her with nowhere to go.
Back at his apartment, Lu Yuheng suddenly suffered a severe stomach ache. He took medicine but refused Lin Xiaodi's assistance, again ordering her to leave. As she prepared to depart, the power abruptly went out, plunging the apartment into darkness. Lu Yuheng, who suffered from nyctophobia, collapsed in fear, grabbing Lin Xiaodi and desperately begging her not to leave.
Realizing his phobia, Lin Xiaodi sat beside him, gently reassuring him that darkness was not to be feared as long as there was light in his heart. She sang "Little Star," a lullaby her mother used to sing to calm her during nightmares, and Lu Yuheng gradually relaxed. The property manager called, informing them that a cable fault meant the power outage would last until 11 PM and that frequent outages were expected over the next few days.
The manager, familiar with Lu Yuheng’s extreme reactions to blackouts, mistook Lin Xiaodi for his girlfriend and expressed relief that she was there to help him. After Lin Xiaodi diffused the manager’s conversation, she noted that Lu Yuheng seemed calmer and suggested she should leave to find a hotel. However, Lu Yuheng clung to her, insisting she stay.
He then accepted her earlier offer to temporarily live with him, but immediately laid out his conditions: high expectations for food and cleanliness, and splitting grocery costs. Lin Xiaodi argued against negotiating terms in such a dire situation, but Lu Yuheng remained steadfast. Lin Xiaodi continued to comfort him, promising to stay. The next morning, Lu Yuheng woke up on the sofa, still holding Lin Xiaodi's hand, and rushed to the bathroom, filled with regret.
Lin Xiaodi then told him she was making breakfast, anticipating another stomach ache. Later, Lu Yuheng returned to his apartment, which Lin Xiaodi had meticulously transformed. Driven by his fastidious nature, he began a thorough inspection. Lin Xiaodi confidently announced that she had cleaned everything immaculately, from the floors to the baseboards, and invited him to inspect. To his surprise, the apartment was spotless, "impeccable" as he thought, leaving him with no complaints.
At dinner, Lu Yuheng presented Lin Xiaodi with an "Apartment Sharing Agreement" and stated that if she accepted its terms, she could stay; otherwise, she would have to leave immediately. Lin Xiaodi read the contract with growing fury, noticing clauses like maintaining a 24-hour dust-free environment and strict prohibitions against "Party B" (herself) touching "Party A" (Lu Yuheng), entering his room without permission, moving his personal belongings, or "assaulting" him.
She accused him of creating terms solely for his benefit, asking if he thought she was a "female pervert." Lu Yuheng defended them as "reasonable self-protection." Lin Xiaodi retorted that she was the one who needed protection and found him excessively rigid. She decided to postpone the argument, opting to eat first and discuss later. However, the peace was short-lived. Lu Yuheng immediately objected to the colorful placemats she had set on the table, demanding their removal.
Lin Xiaodi argued that placemats protected the table, which was necessary since he clearly never used his kitchen, implying his house was merely for show. She accused him of sarcasm, while he retorted that she had made his apartment "gaudy." Lin Xiaodi defended her additions as "adding color to life," calling him bland. Lu Yuheng then gave an ultimatum: either the placemats disappeared, or she did.
Lin Xiaodi, asserting her authority over the food she had bought and cooked, dramatically told him to spit out the food and reminded him that her departure would not benefit him. She challenged him to weigh his options. Lu Yuheng then relented slightly, telling her to sit and eat, ensuring not a single grain of rice was wasted. He suggested that if she didn't want him to see her colorful items, she could store them in her room.
He wondered if female gamers typically possessed such a high "anger value," as other women he had encountered were not like this. Lin Xiaodi later spoke to Han Ruibing on the phone, who apologized for Lin Xiaodi’s continued predicament. Lin Xiaodi assured her that staying with Lu Yuheng was acceptable. Han Ruibing mentioned the substantial repair costs for Lin Xiaodi's apartment, reiterating that Zhao Muran should pay, but Lin Xiaodi again refused, as she had asked him for help.
With limited funds, Lin Xiaodi explained she was managing by buying seeds from Taobao to grow her own vegetables to save money. Han Ruibing, impressed, suggested she consider live streaming to earn money, which Lin Xiaodi agreed to. Han Ruibing then informed her that she couldn’t attend the upcoming traditional art exhibition with Lin Xiaodi because her parents were fighting again, and she needed to help her father find her mother who had left home.
Lin Xiaodi arrived at the "Happy Bazaar" using Amap, surprised by the app's ability to find such a unique spot. She overheard young fans enthusiastically praising Zhao Muran for his support of traditional culture, calling him handsome and perfect. Lin Xiaodi couldn't resist advising them against excessive celebrity worship, suggesting Zhao Muran was just an ordinary person, which upset the fans.
Suddenly, Zhao Muran himself appeared, wearing a green hat from a stall, playfully chiding Lin Xiaodi for her earlier comments. He revealed Han Ruibing had told him she was there and jokingly referred to Han Ruibing as "Belly Bing." Zhao Muran was shocked to discover Lin Xiaodi was living with a man. He loudly insisted she move out immediately and stay at his place. Lin Xiaodi refused, fearing the intense media scrutiny.
Zhao Muran proposed she disguise herself as a housekeeper, but Lin Xiaodi still declined. He then offered his villa, promising to evict Zhao Jinxuan, but Lin Xiaodi maintained she was an adult capable of managing her own life. Zhao Muran expressed his dismay, arguing that their decade-long friendship should make him her first choice, not a stranger.
Lin Xiaodi explained her arrangement with Lu Yuheng was based on "equal exchange" with "no burden," and she didn't want to owe Zhao Muran too many favors. To appease him, she humorously offered to convert their years of friendship into "points" for him to exchange for gifts. Despite her continued rejections, Zhao Muran still found her "cute" and insisted on going upstairs to "just take one look" at Lu Yuheng. Lin Xiaodi, wary of his celebrity status attracting attention, repeatedly pushed him away, urging him to leave. However, he tried to follow her up the stairs as she returned inside.
