The Brightest Star in the Sky Episode 38 Recap
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After Star Entertainment's successful listing, Chen Tianhao moves to consolidate his power. He informs a disappointed Ma Lina that her involvement in company affairs will be limited, assigning the Global Idol Contest to a colleague, Liu Yinan, effectively marginalizing her. When Lina confronts Chen Tianhao about freezing Zheng Baixu, he admits that beyond Baixu’s vocal issues, the primary motive is to retaliate against his father, Zheng Weijun.
Chen callously states he wants to prove he can destroy Baixu’s career just as easily as he built it, a move Lina condemns as a ruthless sacrifice of a young artist. Later, a beleaguered Lina is seen postponing necessary surgery for her various health problems to continue her work. Meanwhile, Chen Tianhao meets with Wu Gong, an esteemed music authority, to persuade him to judge the contest, hoping his reputation for fairness will validate Yu Zirui’s inevitable victory.
Pressure mounts on Yu Zirui as the competition nears, and his emotional turmoil over Xia Yuan moving out begins to affect his vocal performance. A concerned Yang Zhenzhen calls Zirui to see if she was the cause of Xia Yuan leaving. Later, Xia Yuan confesses to Zirui that she left because she was overwhelmed by her jealousy of Zhenzhen.
Admitting she can no longer pretend to be friends, she asks him not to be kind to her, as it gives her false hope. Forced out of the spotlight for four years, Zheng Baixu moves in with Zhenzhen. He sells his car and adapts to a simpler life, enjoying domestic activities like cooking and telling a neighbor he plans to marry Zhenzhen. While frustrated with his career suspension, his passion for music remains strong.
He begins training with the skeptical Teacher Gu, who is eventually impressed by Baixu's improved breath control and suggests he pursue hip-hop to best showcase his talent. Inspired, Baixu reaffirms his dream of forging a new path for Chinese pop music, confidently declaring that if he were allowed to compete, Yu Zirui would be no match for him. Moved by Baixu's unwavering dedication, Zhenzhen resolves to secure him a spot in the competition but faces formidable obstacles.
She is summoned by Baixu's father, Zheng Weijun, who dismisses music as a hobby and reveals he has already arranged a marriage for Baixu to serve his business interests. He demands Zhenzhen convince Baixu to quit music and accept his responsibilities. Zhenzhen stands her ground, refusing to interfere with Baixu's dream or his heart. Undeterred by the threat, she seeks out Wu Gong, pleading with him to let Baixu participate.
In a private moment, Baixu's sister, Fang Yiran, meets with him and learns that a ring he had custom-made for Zhenzhen is nearly ready, even though he has yet to formally confess his feelings.
