The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 5 Recap
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Liu Yinan manipulated the media, twisting the narrative around the recent fight to frame Yu Zirui as the aggressor. Zheng Baixu was consequently portrayed as a hero who protected his fans and bravely confronted gangsters, with these fabricated stories even making entertainment headlines. Witnessing this distortion of truth, Yang Zhenzhen angrily confronted Liu Yinan in his office, accusing him of making things up and deceiving the public.
Liu Yinan dismissed her concerns, defending his actions as "PR crisis management" and reminding her that in the entertainment industry, whoever has the power to speak dictates the truth. He advised her to always act for the company's benefit and be mindful of her attitude towards her senior. Despite this, Yang Zhenzhen maintained her stance against twisting the truth. Later, Yang Zhenzhen vented her frustration to Yu Zirui about the unfair portrayal.
Yu Zirui, while appreciative of her anger on his behalf, calmly advised her to be less "glass-hearted" if she wished to survive in the industry. He drew a parallel to the protagonist in "The Shawshank Redemption", who had to endure a dirty underground tunnel to gain freedom, implying that sometimes one must compromise to achieve a greater goal. He stressed that they must first survive before they can hope to change the industry. Meanwhile, Zheng Baixu summoned Yang Zhenzhen.
Instead of reprimanding her for confronting Liu Yinan, he lauded her actions, saying he needed someone like her and even encouraged her to scold Liu Yinan daily, promising to be her backup. He also showed a softer side by asking her to deliver a forgotten cup and a congratulatory brooch to Xiao Jian, his former assistant whom Liu Yinan had dismissed.
He clarified that Xiao Jian was "worth it" and, despite being a little "dumb," was very obedient, a trait he advised Yang Zhenzhen to learn. He then complimented Yang Zhenzhen on her rap skills, saying they sounded "pretty good." Separately, Du Wanqing was deeply hurt after seeing a selfie on Yang Zhenzhen's social media showing her husband, Chen Tianhao, in close proximity with another woman in the background.
Upon returning home, she found Chen Tianhao had prepared an elaborate meal, which made her suspect he intended to confess something. Chen Tianhao indeed wanted to discuss a new investment opportunity for the company's IPO, mentioning that an international company was willing to invest a large sum on the condition that they could send one of their experienced executives to join Star Entertainment as vice-president. Du Wanqing immediately guessed the new executive was a woman.
As Chen Tianhao grew defensive, Du Wanqing confronted him with the selfie. He identified Yang Zhenzhen in the foreground, then instructed his wife to zoom in on the background, revealing himself with the other woman. Overcome with anger and feeling betrayed, Du Wanqing stormed away from the dinner table before he could explain. Yang Zhenzhen, Xia Yuan, and Yu Zirui were enjoying a meal at a street food stall.
Xia Yuan openly praised Yu Zirui and tried to play matchmaker between him and Yang Zhenzhen. Considering Yu Zirui's future, Yang Zhenzhen expressed her intention to recommend him to Teacher Changran at their company once she had established herself. Yu Zirui, however, was more laid-back about his prospects. Xia Yuan then brought up the smear campaign, angry that the company had twisted the story to suggest Yu Zirui and his friend were harassing fans.
Yang Zhenzhen defended Zheng Baixu, asserting he was unaware his name had been used for the song and was not a "bullying tyrant." Later, on a day off, Yang Zhenzhen invited Yu Zirui to Grandpa Gu's Lan Fang Yuan tea house. Grandpa Gu, a close friend of Yang Zhenzhen, immediately started teasing them and trying to set them up. Later, Yu Zirui revealed that Teacher Changran had called and wanted to meet him.
Yang Zhenzhen, momentarily mistaking his serious tone for a romantic confession, was initially flustered but quickly encouraged him to meet Teacher Changran, assuring him of the latter's professionalism. Yu Zirui emphasized that her opinion was very important to him. Yang Zhenzhen accompanied Zheng Baixu through his busy schedule. While filming the drama "Fenghuajuedai", he was constantly pestered by his co-star, Wenwen. She repeatedly flirted with him, suggested increasingly intimate script changes, and took selfies with him despite his obvious discomfort.
Later, in his trailer, she confessed to being his fan and proposed they start a relationship for publicity. Annoyed by her attempts to leverage their work for personal gain, Zheng Baixu rejected her and told her to focus on the script. Meanwhile, crew members gossiped about Wenwen's known habit of fabricating dating scandals to gain fame. Soon after, a scandal erupted when Wenwen, after being rejected, intentionally leaked their selfies, sparking rumors of a romantic relationship.
Yuhong and Liu Yinan called Yang Zhenzhen into the office. They reprimanded her, holding her responsible for allowing Zheng Baixu to be alone with Wenwen, which led to negative press that could affect his popularity and commercial value. Recognizing the severity of the situation, Yang Zhenzhen felt a deep sense of guilt. The company then instructed her to immediately go to Zheng Baixu's home to protect him and prevent any further mishaps.
As Yang Zhenzhen headed to Zheng Baixu's residence, a swarm of reporters had already gathered outside, blocking his exit. Their relentless questioning and the constant flashing of camera lights triggered a severe panic attack in Zheng Baixu, stemming from a childhood trauma involving a fire. He struggled to breathe and stumbled back inside, his face pale with fear.
Yang Zhenzhen arrived just in time to prevent the reporters from entering the private residence, but she and Zheng Baixu found themselves trapped inside. Zheng Baixu's breathing became increasingly labored, and he vomited before collapsing, leaving Yang Zhenzhen terrified and helpless.
