My Eternal Star Episode 8 Recap
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Lu Yuheng was helping Lin Xiaodi fix her computer in her room. Lin Xiaodi leaned in close, watching him with curiosity, making him feel uncomfortable and his ears burn. While fixing the laptop, Lu Yuheng noticed numerous hostile comments on Lin Xiaodi's live stream, calling her names like "fox spirit" and "seducer," and criticizing her Hanfu designs as "second-rate," "full of flaws," and "not understanding traditional culture."
He immediately called Liu Yan, instructing him not to mention the live stream issues or anything about Zhao Muran to Lin Xiaodi. Lu Yuheng planned to take her to the studio the next day and told Liu Yan to brief the other team members to keep quiet about these matters.
To prevent Lin Xiaodi from seeing the hurtful online comments, Lu Yuheng subtly manipulated her computer screen, making her believe her previous "40,000 fans" were just a mistaken impression and that she only had eight followers. Lin Xiaodi was disappointed and confused by this. Later, distracted, she forgot to bring her pajamas into the bathroom. She emerged from the shower wearing one of Lu Yuheng's white shirts, trying to sneak back into her room, silently praying he wouldn't look up.
However, he turned and saw her. Maintaining a facade of calmness, Lu Yuheng questioned if she was resorting to "indecent methods" like seduction to gain a popular streamer's attention. Lin Xiaodi, flustered, explained it was an accident and she was so used to living alone that she didn't even consider him a man.
Lu Yuheng, feigning indifference, stated it made no difference to him whether she was dressed or undressed, and abruptly announced he would finish fixing her computer another day before leaving the room. Lin Xiaodi was fuming, indignant at his dismissive attitude towards her figure, asserting that her body was, in fact, good. Back in his own room, Lu Yuheng's heart raced as he replayed the encounter. Meanwhile, Zhao Muran confronted Zhao Jinxuan, accusing him of failing to protect Lin Xiaodi.
He was furious that she had become the target of public criticism and doxing. Zhao Jinxuan retorted that Muran himself was the cause of the trouble and revealed he had already spent a significant amount on public relations to suppress negative news about Lin Xiaodi. He suggested that Muran's own zealous fans might be behind the renewed attacks.
Losing his temper, Zhao Muran threatened to hold a press conference and announce Lin Xiaodi as his fiancée if Zhao Jinxuan didn't clear her name. Zhao Jinxuan, in turn, offered to resolve Lin Xiaodi's PR crisis if Zhao Muran signed an endorsement contract, which Muran reluctantly accepted. Lin Xiaodi and Han Ruibing visited a fabric factory to select materials.
They were delighted by the soft, high-quality fabrics, and Lin Xiaodi expressed her desire to buy a large quantity when she could afford it. To their surprise, they learned that the factory was owned by Ding Yuan, the CEO of Blooming Jasmine. Ding Yuan recognized Lin Xiaodi from a traditional art exhibition and commended her passion for traditional clothing and her honesty.
He offered her his business card and invited her to join Blooming Jasmine's design department, which specialized in traditional styles, believing it would be a perfect fit for her. Lin Xiaodi was ecstatic but admitted she had only designed for video games and never made an actual Hanfu. Ding Yuan clarified that his card was merely an invitation, and her ability to stay would depend on her performance. Lin Xiaodi vowed to work exceptionally hard.
When Ding Yuan offered her premium fabrics, she politely declined, opting for scraps for practice, explaining she didn't want to waste good material during her learning phase. Han Ruibing was thrilled for Lin Xiaodi, seeing it as a significant step towards realizing her dream. At Lu Yuheng's studio, Team Eternity celebrated their success in securing five first bloods on the new regional server.
Lu Yuheng praised their performance and announced that the dormitory he arranged for them was almost ready for immediate move-in. He then outlined their next goal: to defeat boss monsters, acquire rare materials, and upgrade their gear to the highest level in preparation for the upcoming city qualifiers. Shortly after, Su Nian arrived, stating she had come because Lu Yuheng hadn't answered her calls.
She invited the team to dinner to celebrate the formation of Team Eternity, but Lu Yuheng politely declined, saying he was going home for dinner. Shao Hai, accompanying Su Nian, became verbally abusive, mocking Lu Yuheng and his team as "second-rate players" who would "amount to nothing." Lu Yuheng ordered Shao Hai to leave, which he did, but not without vowing to prevent Lu Yuheng from ever being in the spotlight in the e-sports world.
Su Nian apologized for the disruption and left, promising to invite them again. Later, Liu Yan asked Lu Yuheng about Lin Xiaodi, noticing her absence. Lu Yuheng mentioned that she "comes and goes like a breeze" and is difficult to track down. Another teammate inquired about Lu Yuheng's romantic progress with Lin Xiaodi. He playfully responded that she had improved his daily routine by combining his three meals into two.
Lu Yuheng then fabricated a story about high formaldehyde levels in Lin Xiaodi's new apartment, claiming it was uninhabitable and could cause severe health issues. When questioned how he measured it, he displayed an ear thermometer, earning amused glances from his teammates, who recognized his ploy to keep Lin Xiaodi staying with him. Zhao Muran, after asking Tianyin for help, visited a dusty storeroom to collect some old Hanfu pieces.
He planned to send them to Lin Xiaodi via cash-on-delivery, instructing Tianyin to make them appear like discarded items covered in dust, knowing she would not accept them as a direct gift. Lin Xiaodi later received the heavy package, initially annoyed by the cash-on-delivery charge, but her annoyance turned to delight when she discovered Hanfu and fabrics inside, believing she had stumbled upon a great bargain.
Lin Xiaodi went to her new workplace, Blooming Jasmine, and met Ms. Bai, the design department director. Ms. Bai, aware that Ding Yuan rarely recommended new hires, instructed her staff to treat Lin Xiaodi well but not to assign her much work, effectively sidelining her. Despite this, Lin Xiaodi was ecstatic to be in what she considered her "paradise." Back at the studio, Han Ruibing and Liu Yan discussed the intensifying online attacks against Lin Xiaodi.
Han Ruibing was worried about Lin Xiaodi discovering the negative comments, as she is strong-willed. Liu Yan suspected foul play, noting a sudden surge of cybertroopers defaming Lin Xiaodi, despite Zhao Muran's company previously protecting her. He reassured Han Ruibing that Lu Yuheng would shield Lin Xiaodi from harm. Han Ruibing then confided in Liu Yan about her parents' impending divorce, expressing her fear despite anticipating it.
She confessed that she envied Liu Yan's seemingly carefree nature and found comfort in his presence, as he helped her temporarily forget her worries. Liu Yan jokingly offered a "paid counseling service," and in a moment of awkwardness, he almost fell from his chair, and Han Ruibing instinctively caught him, resulting in a brief embrace. Lin Xiaodi asked to borrow Lu Yuheng's computer to research Hanfu, as hers was still malfunctioning and couldn't connect to the internet.
Lu Yuheng refused, fearing she would stumble upon the online comments. He offered to print out any information she needed instead, playfully suggesting she might break his computer due to her "silliness." Meanwhile, Zhao Jinxuan's assistant frantically reported that Zhao Muran had vanished and was unreachable before his scheduled press conference.
Zhao Jinxuan sternly warned her not to involve Lin Xiaodi, emphasizing that she was Muran's "bottom line" and he would "burn the building to the ground" if anything happened to her. Liu Yan called Lu Yuheng, informing him that the negative news about Lin Xiaodi was "getting out of hand," and people were doxing her. He urged Lu Yuheng to keep her indoors to protect her from Zhao Muran's increasingly agitated fans.
Lu Yuheng, who was out shopping with Lin Xiaodi, immediately pulled her away and rushed back home. Zhao Muran was waiting downstairs. Lin Xiaodi confronted him about her ruined stall, but Zhao Muran, realizing she was unaware of the online storm, quickly guided her upstairs to explain the full situation. Su Nian watched the encounter from a distance.
