The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 17 Recap
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Though no longer Zheng Boxu’s assistant, Zhenzhen remained emotionally invested in his well-being. This was tested when Zhang Xiaohui, a self-proclaimed "bonehead fangirl" and Boxu's fan, ran away from home and broke into Zhenzhen’s apartment by picking the old door lock. Xiaohui immediately made herself at home, using Zhenzhen's belongings, drinking her water, and even her toothbrush, all while claiming she had nowhere else to go.
Despite Xia Yuan’s strong objections and her disgust at the girl’s entitled behavior, Zhenzhen, worried about a minor wandering the streets, reluctantly allowed Xiaohui to stay. Xia Yuan made it clear she wanted Xiaohui gone immediately, sarcastically pointing out Zhenzhen's continued involvement with Boxu's fans. At work, Zhenzhen overheard colleagues discussing that Zheng Boxu was no longer Star Entertainment's core artist and the company was considering selling him, which made her uneasy despite her outward indifference.
Meanwhile, Zheng Boxu's agent, Sun Yuqi, was in Yu Hong's office, complaining about Boxu's lack of assignments and her resulting financial woes. She declared Boxu's career "pretty much over" and demanded a new artist. Yu Hong sharply criticized Sun Yuqi's pragmatism, emphasizing the cyclical nature of an artist's career and the crucial partnership between agent and artist.
She reminded Yuqi that an agent's success is tied to their artist's well-being and that constantly seeking a "better" artist would lead to failure. Determined to send Zhang Xiaohui home, Zhenzhen tried to find her address through the company's fan records but found only a phone number. Sun Yuqi, when asked, dismissed Xiaohui as "not in her right mind" and warned Zhenzhen to ignore her to avoid trouble.
Zhenzhen then encountered Luoluo, Zheng Boxu's fan leader, who revealed that Xiaohui was a full-time fan who had dropped out of school to chase stars. Luoluo admitted she had no choice but to ask Sun Yuqi to arrange a spot for Xiaohui at a dinner with Boxu, simply to stop her constant harassment. Unbeknownst to Zhenzhen, Xiaohui was hosting a raucous party at her apartment, treating it as her own home.
Xiaohui boasted to other fans about her "inseparable" relationship with Zhenzhen, claiming it would grant them easy access to Boxu, especially if Zhenzhen became his agent. She proposed forming a new fan association, "Diamond Rising Sun," to rival Luoluo's group, which she accused of selling fake merchandise and stalking, and even suggested a physical confrontation. Xia Yuan returned home to find the apartment in disarray and a room full of strangers planning a fight.
Enraged, she immediately threw everyone out, then called Zhenzhen home to witness the chaos and scold her for bringing such disruptive "trouble" into their lives. Later, Zhenzhen called Xiaohui's phone, only for her hostile mother to answer and blame Zhenzhen for the situation. An argument between mother and daughter erupted over the phone, revealing their troubled family dynamic. With Xiaohui finally home, Xia Yuan firmly warned Zhenzhen never to involve herself in such matters again.
Meanwhile, at Nufang Company, morale was low due to severe financial difficulties, with dancers complaining about unpaid salaries. Yu Zirui tried to motivate them, assuring them that the situation was temporary and they should focus on honing their skills. Xia Yuan later confirmed to Yu Zirui over the phone that Nufang hadn't paid salaries for months and that Yang Jian was desperately "looking for money."
Yang Jian himself admitted the company was in a dire situation and had tried to shield Yu Zirui from the truth. He revealed that a "big company" was attempting to poach Yu Zirui and expressed understanding if he chose to leave. However, Yu Zirui, demonstrating his loyalty, suggested that Yang Jian consider partnering with other companies instead. Despite her recently strained relationship with Zheng Boxu, Zhenzhen found herself checking his social media for updates, wondering if he had blocked her.
Back in the PR Department, she prepared materials for Amanda. A colleague, Sister Youlan, who had wanted to manage Boxu herself, implied Zhenzhen was now idle and tried to get her to perform menial tasks. However, another agent defended Zhenzhen, leading to an argument. Chang Ran intervened by giving Zhenzhen a new assignment, effectively ending the dispute. He then informed her that Yu Zirui would be coming to the company to record a song.
Zhenzhen's spirits immediately lifted, and she eagerly waited for him. When Yu Zirui arrived, Zhenzhen clarified their past misunderstanding, explaining it was a prank orchestrated by Zheng Boxu. Yu Zirui, having learned Zhenzhen was no longer with Boxu, commented that it was "good news" she had left that "troublemaker," and Zhenzhen admitted she felt "more relaxed." As instructed by his father to look after a business partner's daughter, Zheng Boxu hosted a birthday party for Kexin at his apartment.
Kexin was charmed by his apartment, finding it perfect for parties. She playfully noted his generosity, which Boxu humorously attributed to her being a girl. Kexin clarified that the special treatment was because their fathers were close friends and Boxu's family had recently acquired the dealership rights for the "Leysen 1855" jewelry brand in China. As Kexin's numerous friends arrived, Boxu grew visibly uncomfortable with the crowd of strangers in his home.
Kexin, wanting to impress him, revealed she had invited DJs from a club, suggesting Boxu improvise a rap with them while passionately expressing her love for hip-hop. Boxu then presented Kexin with another gift: a stunning jewelry piece from "Leysen 1855" that had not yet been released. Kexin eagerly asked him to put it on her, but Boxu curtly told her to do it herself.
