The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 24 Recap
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Zheng Boxu and Yu Zirui each led their teams in a reality show basketball game, both eager to impress Yang Zhenzhen. The intense competition ended in a tie, with a final score of 42 to 42. Yu Zirui hurried off to record a song, while Zheng Boxu exchanged playful banter with him, demanding he return a necklace. As Zheng Boxu and Yang Zhenzhen exited, they were immediately swarmed by enthusiastic fans.
One fan presented Zhenzhen with a pet seal as a gift. Suddenly, Xiaohui's mother, a self-proclaimed "ginseng among fans" and the "oldest among the fans," stepped forward to manage the crowd, instructing them to disperse. She then confidently made her way into Zheng Boxu's luxurious car, much to his surprise. Inside, Xiaohui's mother revealed that her daughter, Xiaohui, had been diligently studying, a change she attributed to Zheng Boxu's influence.
Zheng Boxu expressed his pleasant surprise and promised to treat Xiaohui to a meal if she successfully enrolled in university. Later, Yu Zirui sent Zhenzhen a text message, inviting her to listen to his newly recorded theme song and provide feedback. Seeing the message, Zheng Boxu immediately launched into various tactics to prevent Zhenzhen from leaving, feigning a sudden stomachache and demanding freshly squeezed fruit juice. He even attempted to critique her acting skills, claiming she needed more training.
Despite his efforts, Zhenzhen managed to leave. Unknown to them, the pet seal gifted by the fans contained a miniature camera, recording their every move. The video feed was being received by Luo Luo, the leader of Zheng Boxu's fan club. Although Zhenzhen left Zheng Boxu's home, she did not go to meet Yu Zirui. Instead, she went to the restaurant owned by a seasoned chef. Yu Zirui soon arrived, finding Zhenzhen there.
He spoke about the sacrifices an idol must make, including giving up personal relationships for the sake of their career, reaffirming his past decision to give up on her. However, he still expressed a desire for someone to truly understand him in a deceptive world, to which Zhenzhen replied that it wouldn't be her. Yu Zirui then sought her advice on his new song, which had been altered to suit market trends against his initial preference.
Zhenzhen provided insightful feedback, suggesting a change in his vocal delivery, which Yu Zirui found valuable. Just as their conversation deepened, Zheng Boxu unexpectedly arrived, claiming his stomachache had miraculously disappeared. He nonchalantly sat down, interrupting their meeting, and proceeded to critique the restaurant owner's cooking. This audacious behavior prompted the owner to offer him a "black card," a gesture used to ban customers. Amused by his nerve, the owner began to see the young man in a new light.
Vice President Ma Li Na later approached Zhenzhen, feigning goodwill and apologizing for their previous contentious conversation. She then subtly warned Zhenzhen about the spreading rumors concerning her and Zheng Boxu, sending her a video. Zhenzhen watched the video, shocked, and immediately rushed back to Zheng Boxu's house. She located the hidden camera inside the pet seal and threatened to call the police.
However, Zheng Boxu, displaying his characteristic nonchalance, dismissed the severity of the situation, stating he didn't feel any loss, and prevented her from taking action. It was later revealed that Luo Luo and Sun Yuqi were behind the scheme, their goal being to ruin Yang Zhenzhen's reputation and restore Sun Yuqi to Zheng Boxu's manager position. Sun Yuqi, for her own benefit, even provided intimate photos of Zhenzhen and Zheng Boxu, extracted from the video, to Ma Li Na.
The astute Ma Li Na, understanding Sun Yuqi's intentions, implied that she would only act if presented with conclusive evidence. The scandal involving Zhenzhen and Zheng Boxu quickly became a trending topic online, with public opinion turning strongly against Zhenzhen. Director Liu advised Zhenzhen to learn how to protect herself and her artist from such attacks, emphasizing that a clear conscience alone is not enough for a professional agent.
Zhenzhen, realizing the true orchestrator of the incident, tracked Luo Luo down to her home by cross-referencing Sun Yuqi's delivery receipts. Zhenzhen directly confronted Luo Luo about the hidden camera and the defamatory rumors. Luo Luo, unapologetic, admitted her involvement and asserted that she had evidence of Zhenzhen accepting gifts. She then frankly stated her desire for Zhenzhen to step down, arguing that she and Zheng Boxu were incompatible, and that Sun Yuqi would be a better manager.
Luo Luo admitted her actions were motivated by money rather than fanatical devotion. After Zhenzhen left, Luo Luo intentionally spread more rumors online, inciting fans to surround Zhenzhen at the company's entrance. Upon learning of the fans' agitated plans from online posts, Zheng Boxu immediately called Zhenzhen, urging her to tell him her location so he could rush to her aid.
