The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 33 Recap
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Zheng Baixu, despite his father’s actions, found comfort in Yang Zhenzhen’s presence and decided to seek treatment in Inner Mongolia. He intended this journey as a concrete demonstration of his determination to forge his own path. He confided in Zhenzhen that he felt much better after taking medicine from Grandpa Gu, and that going to Inner Mongolia was the only way to find a doctor his father didn't know.
Zheng Baixu admitted that he was accustomed to his father disregarding his feelings, but he was resolved to prove his independence and achieve something significant. He credited his optimism to Zhenzhen staying by his side all night. Meanwhile, Qian Gang submitted his resignation to Chairman Zheng Weijun, admitting he was the one who informed Fang Yiran of the plan to confine Zheng Baixu in the United States.
Despite Zheng Weijun’s attempts to brush off the incident, Qian Gang insisted on resigning, feeling he had betrayed his chairman's trust. Qian Gang explained that Zheng Baixu had loved singing since childhood and that music had been his primary source of comfort after his mother's passing. He expressed his reluctance to see Zheng Baixu’s spirit shattered by being forced to give up singing. Moved by his long-time subordinate, Zheng Weijun conceded, acknowledging that his son had garnered significant support.
Declaring that he had been defeated by his son and his supporters, he surrendered. Zheng Baixu and Yang Zhenzhen set off to visit Grandpa Gu for the Inner Mongolia doctor's address, with Zhenzhen meticulously reminding Baixu to be polite and sincere. Shortly after their arrival, Zheng Baixu’s cousin, Fang Yiran, appeared, having heard about his father’s attempts to send him abroad.
She offered to take him to the United States for treatment, but Zheng Baixu politely declined, reassuring her that he never blamed her. Grandpa Gu acknowledged that the medicine he provided had helped Zheng Baixu's throat. He warned them that the Inner Mongolia doctor had a difficult temperament and rarely agreed to see patients, but this only made Zheng Baixu more intrigued.
Impressed by Baixu's unwavering dedication, Grandpa Gu shared his philosophy: a truly good song doesn’t rely on the singer's voice but on their soul, encouraging him to sing from his heart. Elsewhere, Xia Yuan directly expressed her feelings to a flustered Yu Zirui. She clarified that she simply desired a natural, healthy relationship. Yu Zirui affirmed that seeking happiness was not wrong, but regretfully stated that he could not be her source of happiness.
He explained that as a Star Entertainment artist, company regulations strictly prohibited him from being in a relationship, limiting them to a professional colleague dynamic. Though Xia Yuan questioned his apprehension, Yu Zirui maintained his stance before departing. Due to Yu Zirui’s burgeoning career, Du Wanqing proposed transferring Yang Zhenzhen to assist his overwhelmed manager, Yu Hong. Chen Tianhao informed Zhenzhen of this decision, but she unequivocally refused.
Zhenzhen explained her lingering guilt over having left Zheng Baixu at a low point in his career on company orders. She vowed that since becoming his manager, she had resolved to stand by him through thick and thin. Declaring that Zheng Baixu was her sole career objective, she passionately countered Chen Tianhao's warning about staying with a "sinking ship," insisting she would salvage it and continue their voyage.
Impressed, Chen Tianhao approved her request to accompany Zheng Baixu but issued a stern warning: if Zheng Baixu failed to recover, the company would suspend him indefinitely. Unaware of this, Baixu excitedly prepared for their "vacation." Later, Manager Ma confronted Chen Tianhao, furious that Zhenzhen's leave was approved without her consent and that Zheng Baixu's album budget had been reallocated. Chen Tianhao calmly suggested her own management style might be the reason for their insubordination.
Zheng Baixu and Yang Zhenzhen embarked on their journey to the Inner Mongolian prairie to find the doctor, Old Bao. Their car ran out of gas, leaving them stranded. A young boy directed them to Old Bao’s yurt, describing him as a "Miracle Doctor" with a difficult temperament who had cured his brother's scarlet fever. They arrived at Old Bao's empty yurt, where another patient advised them to wait inside, as Old Bao often left his door unlocked.
While waiting, Zheng Baixu playfully handled Old Bao’s traditional bow and instrument, drawing Zhenzhen's disapproval. Upon his return, Old Bao admonished Zheng Baixu for touching his belongings but agreed to examine him the following morning. The next day, Old Bao examined Zheng Baixu’s throat, revealing a tiny, non-malignant tumor on his vocal cords.
He explained that while Western medicine might blame overuse, he believed the root cause was Zheng Baixu singing without proper guidance during his voice change period around age 12 or 13, creating a "hidden danger." Old Bao assured him it was curable but stated that Zheng Baixu had to rely on himself for his recovery. He reassured Zhenzhen that she was not at risk, as girls' vocal cords are more stable during this phase.
When asked, Old Bao revealed he was nearly seventy. Zhenzhen then mentioned that Grandpa Gu had referred them, but Old Bao claimed no recollection of the name. Finally, Zhenzhen pressed Old Bao for a timeline on his recovery.
