The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 7 Recap
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Yang Zhenzhen and a companion followed Zheng Baixu to Eva's beautiful villa in Mexico to visit Xiaoxiao. As they admired the ocean view, Xiaoxiao, who was also present, observed that Zheng Baixu seemed happy when talking about Yang Zhenzhen and openly stated her belief that he was attracted to her. Both Zheng Baixu and Yang Zhenzhen vehemently denied this, with Zheng Baixu trying to assert that it was Yang Zhenzhen who was attracted to him.
Soon after, Eva arrived with Mexican pies and shared good news: Zheng Baixu's speeding case was mostly resolved with a lawyer's help, but he would still have to pay a fine and complete three days of community service. Later, both privately reflected on Xiaoxiao's comment.
Zheng Baixu dismissed the idea as a joke, while Yang Zhenzhen concluded that his insults were not a sign of affection but a result of his "dirty mouth," reaffirming her preference for a "nice, warm guy" like Yu Zirui. During the MV reshoot, the director displayed a lack of seriousness, still upset about Zheng Baixu's previous absence that had wasted an entire day of filming. Zheng Baixu, a perfectionist, became infuriated by the subpar camera work and insisted on re-filming.
When the producer explained that another take was at the director's discretion, Yang Zhenzhen stepped in to mediate the escalating dispute. She successfully communicated with the director, convincing him to agree to re-take the scenes. However, after the shoot concluded, the crew intentionally left Zheng Baixu and Yang Zhenzhen stranded in the wilderness as an act of petty revenge.
Left with no other choice, the two had to walk for a long time, bickering along the way, until Zheng Baixu eventually took Yang Zhenzhen's heavy bags and they managed to hitchhike back to the city. Zheng Baixu began his three days of community service at a Mexican nursing home, where Yang Zhenzhen accompanied him. One day, they witnessed the passing of an elderly man named Donald.
Donald's wife, though saddened, explained that her husband was a singer who loved sunshine, flowers, and children, and wished to leave this world with happy songs. She mentioned that Donald, though once the hottest singer in their area about 40 years ago, had chosen a simpler life over fame and wealth. Moved by the story, Zheng Baixu picked up a guitar and played a song for the deceased.
In that moment, he felt a profound understanding of music's true essence—it wasn't about the stage, applause, or awards, but a powerful force that touched the heart and blended with the lives of friends and family, achieving eternity. Upon their return to China, Yang Zhenzhen brought gifts for her friends. At the airport, she briefly mistook someone for Yu Zirui. As Yang Zhenzhen distributed gifts, her friend Xia Yuan noticed a particularly well-wrapped present clearly intended for Yu Zirui.
Xia Yuan advised Yang Zhenzhen that while Yu Zirui was a nice guy and a great friend, a "rich and handsome guy like Zheng Baixu" would be a better choice for a boyfriend, admiring his "swagger." Yang Zhenzhen vehemently disagreed, calling Zheng Baixu a narcissist and describing a relationship with him as a "disaster film."
Despite her objections, Xia Yuan pushed her to confess her feelings to Yu Zirui, suggesting she give him the gift if he won his upcoming talent show. Meanwhile, Du Wanqing and Chen Tianhao discussed Zheng Baixu's latest MV. Chen Tianhao believed it was better than expected, while Du Wanqing still questioned his suitability as Star Entertainment's top artist. Chen Tianhao revealed that Zheng Baixu's father, Zheng Weijun, had agreed to invest in their company.
This major investment would resolve their funding issues, making it unnecessary for Ma Lina and her investors to join. Seeing his investment in Zheng Baixu paying off, Chen Tianhao then took the opportunity to ask Du Wanqing to move back home, reaffirming her irreplaceable position in the company. Later, Zheng Baixu summoned Yang Zhenzhen to iron a shirt for an upcoming job.
He sarcastically asked for her opinion on his outfit, only to dismiss her suggestion, reaffirming his belief that her aesthetic sense was low. He then connected this poor taste to her affection for Yu Zirui, whom he considered inferior in every aspect. Zheng Baixu expressed his profound confusion and annoyance that Yang Zhenzhen could like Yu Zirui instead of him. Irritated by his arrogance, Yang Zhenzhen retorted that he was conceited and that any normal person would dislike him.
Amidst their heated exchange, Yang Zhenzhen accidentally burned the shirt. He was furious, explaining it was a limited-edition gift from his sister, Fang Yiran, and demanding to know how she would compensate him. During this confrontation, Yu Zirui called Yang Zhenzhen to share the good news: he had made it to the finals of his talent show.
Yang Zhenzhen, delighted, congratulated him and promised to attend the final to support him, mentioning she had a gift ready for him if he won. Shortly after, Yu Zirui received a call from his friend Binzi, who informed him that a woman named Sister Li had booked an entire bar for a party to support him. Binzi suggested that Sister Li was trying to "claim" Yu Zirui before he could become too popular after the competition. Uncomfortable with her intentions, Yu Zirui decided not to attend the party.
