The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 25 Recap
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Yang Zhenzhen found herself surrounded by Zheng Boxu's enraged fans, who screamed at her, calling Zheng Boxu "everyone's husband" and demanding she quit. Yang Zhenzhen tried to reason with them, warning about the legal consequences of assault and the presence of a nearby police station. As the situation escalated, Yu Zirui intervened, identifying himself as Zheng Boxu's junior from Star Entertainment, and asserted that the circulating videos were manipulated. He warned the fans not to touch Yang Zhenzhen.
Yu Zirui then helped Yang Zhenzhen, who had sprained her ankle in the commotion, by carrying her away from the crowd and taking her home. On the way, Yu Zirui mentioned that Zheng Boxu had called him, unusually concerned for Yang Zhenzhen. Yu Zirui reassured Yang Zhenzhen that he believed in her, not the rumors.
He then shared the news that Teacher Chang had offered him a mini-concert where he planned to perform the song "Love," once opposed by Liu Yinan. Arriving at Yang Zhenzhen's apartment, they found Zheng Boxu already there. Zheng Boxu acted possessively, curtly thanking Yu Zirui for saving "my manager" and dismissing him, declaring the apartment "my home." Yang Zhenzhen offered to cook for Yu Zirui, prompting Zheng Boxu to demand she cook for him as well, claiming he was starving.
Sensing the tension, Yu Zirui declined the meal and left. Zheng Boxu sarcastically offered to see Yu Zirui off himself before pulling Yang Zhenzhen back inside, annoying her. She scolded him for scaring Yu Zirui and complained about her injured leg preventing her from cooking. Zheng Boxu retorted that she didn't cook with her foot, accusing her of laziness for only offering to cook for Yu Zirui. He ordered takeout, including pig's feet for her injured leg.
A disheartened Yu Zirui visited his friend at the bar, sharing the news that he could finally perform on stage. His friend congratulated him but subtly asked about his romantic progress with Yang Zhenzhen, which Yu Zirui dismissed. Later, Chen Tianhao confronted Yu Zirui about the fan posts depicting him as Yang Zhenzhen's "knight in shining armor." Yu Zirui stated he simply wanted to prevent Yang Zhenzhen from being hurt.
Chen Tianhao advised him to focus on making good music and gaining popularity, reminding him the industry was "not just music, it's a business." He instructed Yu Zirui to adhere to company policies, avoid dating or rumors, and prevent any trouble that could affect the company. Afterward, Chen Tianhao criticized Yang Zhenzhen for causing an incident involving Zheng Boxu and Yu Zirui, unacceptable for a manager.
Yang Zhenzhen clarified that she had no romantic relationship with Zheng Boxu and that Yu Zirui had only helped as a bystander. Chen Tianhao accepted her claim about Zheng Boxu but pressed her about Yu Zirui, suggesting their relationship remain strictly business. Yang Zhenzhen insisted they were just friends.
Chen Tianhao revealed he had already spoken with Yu Zirui and expected him to understand, advising Yang Zhenzhen to maintain distance from Yu Zirui, as he was slated to become a "future core artist" for the company. Yang Zhenzhen assured him she understood, and Chen Tianhao tasked her with resolving the situation quickly. Yang Zhenzhen then planned to expose Luoluo's past in retaliation for the "smear campaign" against her. Her colleague cautioned her, suspecting Luoluo had outside support.
At a fan meeting, Luoluo publicly accused Yang Zhenzhen of selling Zheng Boxu's resources to Yu Zirui, having a romantic relationship with him, and extorting bribes from fans. Yang Zhenzhen calmly waited for Luoluo to finish, then began her rebuttal.
Regarding the fan gifts, she revealed that she regularly reported all gifts for herself and Zheng Boxu to Management Director Yu Hong, providing a verifiable list, and the company converted the gifts into cash and donated them to the fan club under the name "Really Love Xuxu." Addressing the bribery accusation, Yang Zhenzhen played an audio recording of Luoluo attempting to give her a gift, which Yang Zhenzhen refused.
Yang Zhenzhen then presented evidence that the supplier company for Zheng Boxu's merchandise was owned by Luoluo's maternal uncle, selling the merchandise at double the industry standard price. Finally, to discredit the rumors of her seducing Zheng Boxu, Yang Zhenzhen displayed a plush toy given to Zheng Boxu by a fan, revealing it contained a hidden pinhole camera. She identified Luoluo as the "most terrifying sasaeng fan."
Later, Director Yu Hong praised Yang Zhenzhen for her decisive handling of the situation, and Yang Zhenzhen explained that the police had traced the illegal hidden camera sales back to Luoluo. Chen Tianhao was under pressure because the Securities Regulatory Commission initiated an investigation into Star Entertainment in preparation for its IPO, citing issues with the company's "tax situation."
He asked Du Wanqing to seek her father's assistance, but Du Wanqing refused, citing her father's poor health and insisting that Chen Tianhao should fix his own problems. Du Wanqing reminded him of the risks her father had taken to help establish Star Entertainment, accusing Chen Tianhao of wanting her father to "take the bullet." Chen Tianhao argued that his sole priority was getting Star Entertainment on the stock market, which Du Wanqing interpreted as his willingness to "sacrifice anyone."
Despite her refusal, Du Wanqing consulted her father about Chen Tianhao, concerned that his actions "could be illegal." Her father reassured her that it might not be that severe, suggesting Chen Tianhao might only want him to "take a look" and influence the Securities Regulatory Commission. He agreed to help solely for Du Wanqing and Xiaoxiao's sake. Zheng Boxu and Yang Zhenzhen attended a filming event to support educationally disadvantaged students.
A young boy asked if Zheng Boxu's rich father also skipped university, implying one could make money without higher education. A reporter tried to encourage Zheng Boxu to engage more with the children, but Zheng Boxu prioritized the children's comfort, suggesting they rest due to the heat. Yang Zhenzhen noticed surprisingly few students, and a staff member explained they had chosen "smart and sensible kids" for filming. Reporters were offered drinks and praised Zheng Boxu.
When a reporter asked about an upcoming concert involving "young newbies," Zheng Boxu expressed his dislike for the term. Yang Zhenzhen intervened, clarifying that Zheng Boxu valued focusing on music and creating quality work over rapid productions, and emphasized the event's focus should be on the underprivileged children. During a break, Yang Zhenzhen chided Zheng Boxu for his blunt remarks, but he defended himself. Zheng Boxu confided that he found the children "strange," doubting they were genuinely "education deprived."
Yang Zhenzhen suggested the school might have chosen presentable children for the video. They overheard a reporter scolding a child for a comment about making money without schooling, as the event was to raise money for education, and the child claimed the reporter had instructed him to invent a reason. Elsewhere, a teacher was coaching children on how to behave for the "superstar" filming, saying their good behavior would lead to aid.
Yang Zhenzhen and Zheng Boxu then overheard reporters apologizing for using their own children to "pretend to be migrant workers' children." The reporters argued no one was harmed, asking Yang Zhenzhen to persuade Zheng Boxu. Yang Zhenzhen acknowledged their apology, telling them to cease such practices. The reporters agreed but requested to see the actual underprivileged children. Zheng Boxu then entered the classroom where the real children were, greeting them and taking pictures. The teacher expressed gratitude, and Zheng Boxu encouraged the children to "study hard" and discover their passions, assuring them that with a dream and persistent effort, anything was achievable.
