My Eternal Star Episode 5 Recap
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Lin Xiaodi was disheartened, feeling she had narrowly missed the opportunity to secure a stall qualification for the traditional art exhibition despite her best efforts. Although Lu Yuheng had earlier teased her about wanting to be a vendor and accused her of wasting his electricity, he surprisingly presented her with a Stall Qualification Certificate. Overjoyed, Lin Xiaodi spontaneously embraced him.
Lu Yuheng maintained a composed exterior, but later, alone in his room, he secretly savored the lingering feeling of her hug. When Lin Xiaodi brought him some fruit, she caught him in this reverie, making him so flustered that he started speaking incoherently, nervously holding his book upside down. Inspired to further her craft, Lin Xiaodi created a live stream account under the name "Little Fairy Ermu," where she began to showcase her hairpin-making process.
The following morning, Lu Yuheng found her asleep at her work desk, surrounded by her creations. He gently covered her with a blanket, though he muttered to himself about how "dumb" she was for spending an entire night on such "tiny things." Meanwhile, Hua expressed her frustrations to Zhao Jinxuan regarding Zhao Muran's unrestrained behavior, admitting she could no longer control him.
Zhao Jinxuan sternly reminded Zhao Muran of his public persona and the impact his actions had on both his career and the company. Zhao Muran, however, was unrepentant, asserting that he was merely pursuing his passions and refusing to abandon his love for traditional aesthetics or let his life be dictated by others.
When Zhao Jinxuan suggested manipulating public opinion through strategic publicity, like having Zhao Muran visit his female lead's set with gifts, Zhao Muran firmly refused, declaring he was "sick of" playing the "couple game." He dismissed any threats of declining popularity, stating he had already earned enough money. His sole demand to his cousin was the protection of Lin Xiaodi. Lin Xiaodi's stall officially opened at the traditional art exhibition.
After receiving a call about her stall, she prepared herself, and Lu Yuheng, despite his usual coldness, arranged for Liu Yan to assist her and even drove them to the venue, playfully charging twice the normal taxi fare, which Liu Yan offered to cover on Lu Yuheng's "credit." Lin Xiaodi, adopting the nickname "Silly Liu" that Lu Yuheng used for his friend, and Liu Yan bonded over shared complaints about Lu Yuheng's aloofness, unaware that he was within earshot.
Her handmade hairpins quickly sold out, earning her 2,000 yuan. Later, as Liu Yan relaxed, he casually mentioned that Lin Xiaodi might soon earn enough to move out. This sparked a silent panic in Lu Yuheng, who mentally fretted about who would take care of his "hygiene," "meals," and address a "power outage" if she left.
When Lin Xiaodi reached for one of Lu Yuheng's crystal cups to celebrate, Liu Yan hastily warned her that the expensive, branded "luxurious gifts" were extremely important to Lu Yuheng, who was a germaphobe and hated anyone touching his personal items. Yet, to their utter astonishment, when Lin Xiaodi directly asked Lu Yuheng for permission, he simply said, "Sure." Liu Yan, sensing an unusual shift in dynamics, remarked that "something was going on."
Later, as Liu Yan rested, Lin Xiaodi decided to display her colorful Hanfu designs in the spacious living room. While she was enthusiastically showcasing the garments, Lu Yuheng discreetly kicked the table, causing one of the crystal cups to shatter on the floor. Lu Yuheng subtly smirked, observing the scene, while Liu Yan watched with amusement. Distraught and believing she was at fault, Lin Xiaodi immediately apologized and insisted on compensating him.
Lu Yuheng, seizing the opportunity, declared the price to be 1,640 yuan but "generously" offered a 40-yuan "discount" and waived delivery fees, bringing the total to 1,600 yuan. Lin Xiaodi protested the negligible discount and pointed out that it was a gifted item he hadn't paid for. After further negotiation where she offered 1,200 yuan for both cups, Lu Yuheng quickly settled on 1,600 yuan. Liu Yan then facilitated the electronic transfer.
Lu Yuheng, with a satisfied expression, remarked that he hadn't wanted her to pay, but since she "insisted," he commended her for being "a woman of your word." Furious about the incident, Lin Xiaodi went live from her room, passionately recounting how her "devil" landlord, Lu Yuheng, had "cheated" her out of 1,600 yuan for a "worthless" cup that she wouldn't even accept for 160 yuan.
She lamented that after earning 2,000 yuan, buying new materials for her crafts, and purchasing the "expensive fruits and vegetables" her landlord had demanded, she was left with a mere 16 yuan. She concluded her rant by calling him "sick in the head." Unknown to her, Lu Yuheng was secretly watching her stream from his room, chuckling at her dramatic complaints and amusedly wondering if she had found a cheap market to still have 16 yuan left.
After her spirited monologue, Lin Xiaodi showcased the modernized Hanfu she had designed, expressing her ambition to delve deeper into traditional Hanfu culture and knowledge to create more authentic pieces once she gathered the necessary materials. Soon after, Han Ruibing arrived, eager to learn more about the traditional art exhibition and the mysterious man who had appeared on stage.
Lin Xiaodi tried repeatedly to explain that the man was Lu Yuheng, her landlord, and "Whiz Lu," but Han Ruibing, completely captivated by the idea of Lin Xiaodi finding a boyfriend, kept interrupting, excitedly envisioning a "Prince Charming." Frustrated at being unable to fully explain, Lin Xiaodi eventually clarified that she was indeed living with "Whiz Lu." Han Ruibing was ecstatic, calling it "exhilarating" and her "dream," even though Lin Xiaodi described him as a "huge pain in the butt."
Overwhelmed, Han Ruibing insisted on covering all grocery expenses for dinner, just for a chance to "look at him." Meanwhile, Lu Yuheng, who had just returned from a successful arena match with his e-sports team, instructed Liu Yan to clean the studio. Liu Yan, ever the mischievous matchmaker, playfully teased Lu Yuheng about going home to do "something unspeakable with Little Fairy," urging him to "win Little Fairy's heart and have a baby with her."
Lu Yuheng, dismissing these "unhealthy" suggestions, told him to "go to sleep." Back at the apartment, Lin Xiaodi messaged Lu Yuheng, asking permission for Han Ruibing to stay for dinner. Lu Yuheng initially hesitated, but realizing that refusing might cause Lin Xiaodi to move out, and acknowledging that he wouldn't easily find a "better housekeeper," he reluctantly agreed.
However, he imposed strict rules: Han Ruibing was "not allowed to touch my personal items," specifically his "cup," nor was she "allowed to enter my room" or "touch my bed." He then called Liu Yan to join them for dinner, stopping to buy a bag of snacks, but told Liu Yan to claim he had purchased them.
Liu Yan, reflecting on Lu Yuheng's subtle actions, philosophized about openly expressing one's feelings, remarking that Lu Yuheng and Lin Xiaodi "seem like a perfect match." When Lu Yuheng and Liu Yan arrived, Han Ruibing, upon seeing Lu Yuheng, let out a gasp of delight. Lin Xiaodi introduced Han Ruibing, who, already aware of his identity as "Whiz Lu," was completely starstruck. Han Ruibing also gushed over Liu Yan, calling him a "hunk."
Lin Xiaodi tried to apologize for her friend's overexcitement. As dinner commenced, Liu Yan presented the snacks, pretending they were from him. Han Ruibing, beaming, suggested taking a picture for Weibo to commemorate this "historical moment." Feeling empowered, Lin Xiaodi told Han Ruibing she was welcome to visit often "as long as you bring your own food here," asserting her "equal status" in the shared apartment and her "half the vote."
Lu Yuheng, however, immediately challenged her, asking, "Who gave you the right to say that?" Han Ruibing, observing their banter, humorously told Lin Xiaodi that "being suppressed by Whiz is happiness," a statement Lin Xiaodi quickly corrected, clarifying the difference between "suppress" and "oppression." Han Ruibing then declared her willingness to do "anything for Whiz." During the meal, Lu Yuheng casually mentioned his milk allergy, specifying it only caused diarrhea.
Eager to express her affection, Han Ruibing claimed a dish she personally selected and prepared was filled with "my love for you." She continued to dote on him, picking food and even peeling shrimp for Lu Yuheng, much to the wide-eyed astonishment of Lin Xiaodi and Liu Yan, who were acutely aware of Lu Yuheng's extreme germaphobia and aversion to physical contact.
