Earlier in the last century, despite the rapid changes in modern technology and lifestyles, suffering and tragedy remained. Among them, the life and death of a young female star Ruan Lingyu has become an influential story.
She had notable achievements in her new film career, but at the age of 25, she chose to kill herself, leaving behind 300,000 grieving followers, 7 of whom even ended their lives for her.
Ruan Lingyu was born in Shanghai in 1910 to an ordinary family where her father was a worker and her mother raised her by working as a maid after her father's death. These early years of hardship did not wear down her vitality and charm, and she has always shown amazing perseverance and determination.
Her first lover, Zhang Damin, was a rich young master, and their relationship was strongly opposed by the Zhang family. However, Zhang Damin firmly chose to be with Ruan Lingyu, and they lived a common life.
Ruan Lingyu's success in her film career has made her a household name. She became the star of that era and attracted people's attention. However, Zhang Damin's incompetence and irresponsibility, as well as his squandering of Ruan Lingyu's money and constant betrayal, allowed Ruan Lingyu to see his true face.
At this time, she met a second man, Tang Jishan, a successful businessman. He is full of care and generosity to Ruan Lingyu, making Ruan Lingyu feel that she has found the hope of love again.
However, this happiness did not last. Tang Jishan's betrayal and hypocrisy hidden under her gentle exterior made Ruan Lingyu suffer a blow again. She finds herself deceived and betrayed, and this time, she hurts not only her feelings, but also her reputation. The actions of Zhang Damin and Tang Jishan, as well as public misunderstandings, took a devastating toll on her reputation and hit her career.
Faced with such a dilemma, Ruan Lingyu felt endless despair. Physically and mentally exhausted, she was between two men who betrayed her and vicious public condemnation. Late one night in March 1935, she chose to leave forever and ended her life.
Ruan Lingyu's death shocked the whole country. Her death was the end of all the suffering she suffered, but at the same time, it also caused deep grief to all who followed her. 300,000 mourners spontaneously arrived to see her off on her final ride, and each of them was deeply touched by her ordeal. The New York Times called her funeral "the largest international funeral in modern times." This is not only a testament to her influence during her lifetime, but also a tribute to the tragedy of her life.
What is even more shocking is that there are 7 fanatical fans who cannot accept Ruan Lingyu's death, and they chose to follow her footsteps and end their lives. These actions, although extremely tragic, also reflect Ruan Lingyu's status in people's hearts.
Overall, Ruan Lingyu's life is a drama full of pain, tragedy and injustice. She lives in a society full of oppression and injustice, but still achieves amazing success in her career. However, her love life is full of betrayals and disappointments that ultimately make her lose hope in the world. Her death has made the world have a deeper understanding of the cruelty of human nature, social injustice and the pressure of public opinion.
Ruan Lingyu, this name, in the long river of history, forever left her short and glorious life. Her story has become a painful wake-up call, warning us to pay attention to social injustice and to every life struggling in difficult situations. And her death has become a sad symbol, reminding us that no matter how successful our success is, we cannot resist the loneliness and despair in our hearts.
However, it is this despair that makes her life shine with a unique light, making people remember her, remember her talent, remember her pain, and remember her courage. Although she passed away at a young age, her life has left an indelible mark in the long river of history.
Reference: "The Biography of Ruan Lingyu"