The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 8 Recap
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Xia Yuan sat crying by the roadside, disheartened after a talent show where the judges criticized her singing. Her friend, Yang Zhenzhen, called, seeking comfort for her own troubles. Putting aside her sadness, Xia Yuan hurried home. The two dispirited friends sat together, commiserating over their respective misfortunes. Xia Yuan, weary from repeated failures in singing competitions, decided to abandon her musical dreams and look for a new job.
Yang Zhenzhen then revealed her own predicament: she had to pay ¥17,000 in monthly installments for a year and five months for a limited-edition, tailor-made blouse of Zheng Baixu's that she had accidentally ruined. Both lamented their unfair fate, but the ever-optimistic Yang Zhenzhen found joy in hardship by painting on the damaged blouse and wearing it herself, declaring it perfectly suited her current "aura."
Yang Zhenzhen then attended the finals of a singing competition to support Yu Zirui, bringing a gift she had bought for him in Mexico. Zheng Baixu also discreetly arrived at the venue. Despite Yu Zirui's strong performance, he only secured fifth place due to what was implied to be behind-the-scenes manipulation. Chang Ran comforted him, assuring him that the results did not reflect his true ability, especially given the audience's enthusiastic applause for his singing.
Yang Zhenzhen waited to give Yu Zirui his gift, but he was urgently called away by the judging panel and left after a brief greeting, causing her to forget to present it. When she finally remembered, Zheng Baixu snatched the gift, and during the ensuing struggle, he accidentally broke the crystal ball.
Returning to the bar, an already upset Yu Zirui became even angrier after being ridiculed by a friend of Sister Li, who questioned his arrogance for not securing first place. In a fit of rage, he smashed his most cherished guitar. His friend, Binzi, tried to persuade him to leverage Sister Li's connections for fame and then discard her, but Yu Zirui vehemently pushed him away.
Yu Zirui declared his unwavering resolve to forge a successful path solely through his own talent and integrity, refusing to compromise his feelings or engage in any transactional relationships. He affirmed his commitment to his music dream, vowing not to become a "disgusting person" or "play with his own feelings."
Chang Ran, who had recently discovered Yu Zirui as a highly promising talent, offered him an opportunity to perform at Zheng Baixu's upcoming new single press conference, intending to cultivate him comprehensively. Despite his usual aloofness, Yu Zirui readily accepted, recognizing the importance of the event where many media and investors would be present. As Zheng Baixu's new single press conference approached, the entire company mobilized with full effort.
Chen Tianhao invited Du Wanqing to participate, but she misinterpreted his gesture, feeling he saw her merely as a prop. She also declined his request to move back home. Instead, Du Wanqing expressed her desire to establish a new talent unit within the company to pave the way for discovering new artists, specifically requesting a segment for newbies at the end of the press conference. Chen Tianhao, admiring her dedication, agreed to let her handle the matter entirely.
Zheng Baixu assigned Yang Zhenzhen to oversee the preparations at the press conference venue. Upon arrival, Yang Zhenzhen discovered critical issues: large props had not arrived due to a lack of authorization from the Fire Department, and the lighting and sound systems were problematic. This press conference was crucial not only for Zheng Baixu but also for the entire company, as it aimed to attract investors and aid in the company's IPO.
Star Entertainment descended into chaos, quickly convening an emergency meeting. At this critical juncture, Zheng Weijun, Zheng Baixu's father, called his son and offered his company's jewelry exhibition hall, which boasted top-tier lighting and setup, as an alternative venue. Although the audio system required work, Zheng Weijun's intervention saved the event, allowing the press conference to proceed as scheduled. Chen Tianhao expressed his profound gratitude to Zheng Weijun.
Director Liu immediately took the PR team to the new venue to secure photos and contacted VIPs and the media to inform them of the change. Yu Zirui was also confirmed to perform on stage. Following Chen Tianhao's suggestion, Du Wanqing arrived at the venue. She noticed Ma Lina, an investment chief, with a potential investor.
Du Wanqing immediately approached Chen Tianhao and linked arms with him, introducing herself as "Chen Tianhao's wife and also the Executive VP of Star Entertainment," subtly asserting her position. Ma Lina responded with seemingly complimentary remarks that carried a veiled condescension, mentioning her mother, who was almost 60, was a fan of Du Wanqing's old songs, implying Du Wanqing was outdated.
Du Wanqing retorted that Chen Tianhao was against her resuming her singing career because he was no longer capable of writing the kind of love songs for her that he used to.
