The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 21 Recap
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After being discharged from the hospital, Zheng Baixu refused to use a crutch, instead playfully calling his manager Yang Zhenzhen his "crutch" and a "handy tool." He also voiced his strong preferences for future work, stating he only wanted to film dramas and focus on music, rejecting movies, reality shows, and performances. Yang Zhenzhen, while trying to accommodate his demands, also reminded him of the company's interests, aiming to build him into a top artist.
Meanwhile, Xia Yuan approached Yu Zirui, conveying Yang Zhenzhen's affection for him. Yu Zirui admitted his mutual feelings but explained his reluctance to pursue a relationship. He felt that Yang Zhenzhen's current success would create pressure, and he firmly believed in providing the woman he loved with the best life, not wanting her to suffer hardship because of him. Xia Yuan argued that such a mindset only caused pain for everyone involved.
Soon after, Yu Zirui officially signed with Star Entertainment, where he was warmly welcomed by Teacher Chang. He then presented Yang Zhenzhen with a beautiful scarf as a gift, which she cherished and wore almost daily. However, Xia Yuan, now aware of Yu Zirui's reservations, advised Yang Zhenzhen against being too forward, warning that too much pressure might drive him away.
When Yang Zhenzhen pushed back, recalling Xia Yuan’s previous encouragement, Xia Yuan explained that circumstances had changed, as Zhenzhen's new role as a celebrity manager might create an unintended distance. Back at Star Entertainment, Zheng Baixu made his first public appearance since the Wu Gong incident. Yang Zhenzhen had advised him to adopt a softer, more amiable attitude, encouraging him to share the passion he showed his fans with his colleagues.
To everyone's surprise, Zheng Baixu took her advice, greeting his colleagues with "Good morning" and even high-fiving some, leaving them bewildered by his uncharacteristic friendliness. Later, VP Ma and Yang Zhenzhen discussed Zheng Baixu's career, with VP Ma proposing to repackage his image through charity work. A key project was an African food fundraising program, where Zheng Baixu would collaborate with international film star Vivian Han to improve his public perception and pave the way for a potential international career.
At the same time, Du Wanqing began planning Yu Zirui's debut, appreciating his unique, albeit niche, musical style. Yu Zirui expressed his desire to debut as a producer singing his own songs. Du Wanqing assigned Yu Hong as his manager, explaining that while she had considered Yang Zhenzhen for the role, Zheng Baixu needed her dedicated support. Later, Zheng Baixu and Yu Zirui had a tense encounter at the company, marked by subtle jabs.
Yu Zirui commented on seeing Zheng Baixu frequently, and Zheng Baixu sarcastically thanked him for a past reply sent through Yang Zhenzhen’s phone. Yang Zhenzhen quickly intervened, pulling Zheng Baixu away. He then confronted her about her relationship with Yu Zirui. When Yang Zhenzhen stated her focus was solely on work, Zheng Baixu smugly took it to mean she was focused on him, but then instructed her to report all of Yu Zirui's activities.
He dismissively criticized Yu Zirui's appearance and talent, but Yang Zhenzhen countered that Yu Zirui was "outstanding and had a lot of potential," prompting Zheng Baixu to call her "blind" and lacking "taste." Despite his ongoing recovery, Zheng Baixu began intense physical training. He expressed complete trust in Yang Zhenzhen's judgment, allowing her to select his charity events.
Later, as Yang Zhenzhen was getting ready to go out, Zheng Baixu playfully took over her makeup, adding some color and declaring her "too pretty." Afterward, when Yang Zhenzhen asked about the silk scarf from Yu Zirui, Zheng Baixu casually admitted he had used it as a "rag" to wipe his leather shoes before throwing it away, dismissing it as a "dog collar." A dismayed Yang Zhenzhen rushed to search the garbage bins but found nothing, returning home upset.
Upon seeing her distress, Xia Yuan concluded that Zheng Baixu's possessive act confirmed his feelings for Yang Zhenzhen, interpreting it as an attempt to "erase all traces of other men." Yang Zhenzhen dismissed the idea, asserting she wouldn’t be a "filler" during his lonely "window period." Xia Yuan then shared her own bad news: her company, Blossom Entertainment, had gone bankrupt, leaving her unemployed.
Yang Zhenzhen suggested Xia Yuan apply to be Yu Zirui's assistant at Star Entertainment, an idea that thrilled Xia Yuan. Xia Yuan and Yu Zirui met with a departing Yang Jian. He expressed his deep belief in Yu Zirui's talent and Star Entertainment's ability to help him succeed, entrusting Yu Zirui with "both of their dreams" and urging him to charge forward. After Yang Jian’s departure, Yu Zirui agreed to Xia Yuan's interest in the assistant position.
He then declined an invitation to dinner with her and Yang Zhenzhen, stating he needed to practice and dedicate himself completely to fulfilling his and Yang Jian’s dreams. Later, Du Wanqing noticed Yang Zhenzhen’s cheerful demeanor and teased her about dating. Zhenzhen credited her happiness to her thriving career.
When Du Wanqing playfully asked about her "boyfriend that's not yours yet," clarifying she meant Zheng Baixu, Zhenzhen admitted that while he was still troublesome, she had found a way to "tame" him. Du Wanqing then expressed interest in listening to Zheng Baixu's music, so Yang Zhenzhen asked to borrow her collection of rare CDs to help him find his musical direction. Du Wanqing flatly refused, calling the CDs her "treasures" that she wouldn't lend to "outsiders."
