The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 29 Recap
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Du Wanqing vehemently confronted Chen Tianhao, accusing him of agitating her father, leading to his fatal heart attack. She asserted that her father's last interaction was with him, implying his words had caused the relapse. Chen Tianhao denied responsibility, claiming no one could have predicted the sudden heart attack, but Du Wanqing remained unconvinced and refused to be touched. Xia Yuan sought comfort from Yang Zhenzhen after receiving an uncharacteristically harsh reprimand from Yu Zirui.
She recounted how he had aggressively yelled at her over a minor oversight: forgetting to distribute transportation fees to the media after an event. Xia Yuan expressed her shock at his drastic change from his formerly gentle demeanor, feeling deeply hurt despite acknowledging her carelessness. Yang Zhenzhen, while empathizing, advised Xia Yuan to view Yu Zirui as a professional artist rather than just a friend, suggesting his intensity stemmed from newfound opportunities after past frustrations.
Later, in his new company-provided apartment, Yu Zirui personally apologized to Xia Yuan, acknowledging his harshness and presenting her with a scarf as a gift. He stressed the importance of their shared future in the industry and the severe consequences of such mistakes. Xia Yuan accepted the apology and gift, promising to be more careful, but also asked for his patience, admitting she wasn't as capable as Yang Zhenzhen.
Under Chen Tianhao's leadership, Star Entertainment initiated an aggressive plan to promote Yu Zirui. Chen Tianhao decreed that the new album must be released within two weeks to build momentum for the company's IPO. He planned for Yu Zirui to represent all the artists and ring the bell at the stock exchange listing, explicitly stating Zheng Baixu would not be chosen due to his own actions and perceived lack of a future.
Yu Zirui demonstrated strong ambition, actively suggesting changes to his image during photoshoots and expressing a desire for a heavier workload. In a company meeting, he articulated his vision for a positive and optimistic public image, stating his disinclination to be humorous. Chen Tianhao highly praised Yu Zirui's cooperativeness, contrasting him with other less compliant artists.
While Director Liu found Yu Zirui exceptionally cooperative, Yu Hong observed his unusual steadiness for his age, expressing concern that he seemed to be "overthinking." Chen Tianhao, however, saw Yu Zirui's cautiousness as a positive trait for an artist without a strong background, making him modest and controllable. Separately, Yu Zirui visited Zheng Baixu to thank him for the concert opportunity. Zheng Baixu dismissed his sincerity, stating he only gave up the chance due to unforeseen circumstances, not goodwill.
Unfazed, Yu Zirui offered throat medicine, but Zheng Baixu retorted that Yu Zirui was merely putting on a show since Yang Zhenzhen wasn't present. Yang Zhenzhen sought advice from Grandpa Gu on finding a new musical style for Zheng Baixu. Inspired by music playing in the shop, she tried to call Zheng Baixu, but he could only make unintelligible sounds before hanging up and texting that he was asleep. Concerned, Yang Zhenzhen insisted on taking him to the hospital.
The doctor diagnosed him with vocal nodules, attributing it to vocal cord overuse and improper singing techniques, and warned that continued misuse could permanently alter his voice. This news devastated Zheng Baixu. His father, Zheng Weijun, seemed pleased, interpreting the illness as a sign for Zheng Baixu to stop "playing" and join the family business. His fiancée, Kexin, arrived and offered support, even suggesting she could manage the business if they married so he could continue singing.
Zheng Baixu, upset by their insensitive reactions, rejected their proposals and left to be alone. Believing Du Wanqing was out, Chen Tianhao went to his deceased father-in-law's spiritual tablet. He tearfully apologized for his loss of control, confessing he had said many things he shouldn't have after his father-in-law threatened to derail Star Entertainment's IPO. He expressed deep regret, explaining that the company was crucial for their family's future.
Unbeknownst to him, Du Wanqing was home and overheard his entire confession. She emerged and confronted him with profound disappointment, confirming her suspicion that he had triggered her father's heart attack. Despite his attempts to explain, Du Wanqing emotionally ordered him out of the house, severing their relationship. Zheng Baixu secluded himself in his room for over twenty-four hours, watching movies and refusing to eat.
His sister, Fang Yiran, entered, urging him to eat and informing him she had scheduled an appointment with a top throat specialist, but he refused. He confided in her, revealing he had often contemplated quitting music due to constant criticism that he only succeeded because of his family's wealth. He questioned if his vocal condition was a sign to finally give up. Fang Yiran told him not to blame fate, reminding him to take responsibility for his own future. Later, his father also tried to coax him into eating and playing golf, which Zheng Baixu vehemently refused, deepening his despair.
