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Lu Yan was born in an ordinary family in an ordinary town in Jiangxi, and her family ran a small barber shop, and the family conditions were not very superior. Since elementary school, Lu Yan has begun to find herself a little different from other children of the same age.
Lu Yan has a pair of small raised eyes, high cheekbones, a collapsed nose bridge, and thick lips, which is far from the traditional "beauty appearance". As a result, she was often ridiculed by her classmates as an "ugly monster" and a "witch".
Every time she heard such a joke, Lu Yan would cry silently, and she couldn't help but ask herself why she was different and not beautiful enough. The painful experience of being rejected by her peers made Lu Yan full of inferiority complex since she was a child, she didn't dare to look directly into the eyes of others, she always lowered her head and walked with her shoulders bent, for fear that when she looked up, she would see the ridicule of others.
During her development, Lu Yan's height quickly grew to 1.7 meters, making her stand out in the crowd. However, this also caused her face to become more prominent, attracting strange glances.
Lu Yan felt terrified, the outside world was like torture to her, and going to school was just as painful for her. She can no longer raise her interest in learning, and her grades always hover in the second half of the grade.
Lu Yan longs to leave the town where she grew up in pain and go to a place where no one knows her to start a new life.
After graduating from high school, Lu Yan resolutely decided to go to Beijing. There are countless young people from all over the world, and she hopes to find her own stage in this big city full of opportunities and challenges, and prove that she is not worse than others.
When she first arrived in Beijing, Lu Yan ran into walls in major modeling agencies, and some interviewers directly told her that she couldn't be a model because she wasn't beautiful enough, and some rejected her on the grounds that she had no professional training.
Lu Yan understood their concerns, her appearance was very different from the "first line of sky" with a melon seed face, phoenix eyes, and a high nose bridge.
Lu Yan is not discouraged, she has been trying her luck everywhere. Finally, she got a chance to act as a "faceless" stuntman at a fashion show. Although she is just a back, Lu Yan feels that this is the first step towards her dream.
While waiting backstage, Lu Yan's unique appearance attracted the attention of two celebrities, who were the famous stylist Li Dongtian and the photographer Feng Hai. They admired Lu Yan's high-end "non-mainstream beauty" and gave her the opportunity to shoot advertising posters.
The ad group called "Freckles and Lilies" immediately caused an uproar on the streets of Beijing, and passers-by stopped by one after another. While some praised the unique design, many others said they couldn't understand it and scoffed at it.
Overnight, Lu Yan became the target of public criticism. The ad didn't make her career better, but it sent her into the doldrums again. However, Lu Yan understands that as long as she insists on herself, there will always be someone who will appreciate her unique beauty.
In 1999, 19-year-old Lu Yan came to this strange country at the invitation of the French. At this point, everything was new and unacceptable to her.
Because she did not know French and lacked experience, it was difficult for her to find a stable job as a model, so she could only rent a small rental house of only a dozen square meters and live an isolated life.
In the beginning, Lu Yan could only rely on boiled eggs to maintain her basic dietary needs every day. Looking out the window at the glamorous models commuting to and from work, she silently clenched her fists and made up her mind to gain a foothold in the city.
While the other models wore thick down jackets to protect against the cold wind, Lu Yan wore a thin dress, smiling and devoting herself to the shoot despite the bitter cold.
Lu Yan always tirelessly repeats every movement to make sure that she performs very well and does not miss any opportunities. Gradually, her positive attitude and professionalism impressed the French team.
In 2000, Lu Yan represented China in the International Model Competition, and after long-term unremitting efforts, she finally won the runner-up, which also made her the first internationally renowned supermodel in China. This is not only an affirmation of Lu Yan's long-term struggle, but also inspires her to start her own business in France more resolutely.
Lu Yan finally found a stage to show herself in France, and frequently appeared on magazine covers and major shows, and Li Dongtian still maintains cooperation with her. Lu Yan also gradually learned French and integrated into the life here.
She hopes that her story will inspire more young people who are frustrated by their appearance, and as long as they stick to their dreams, they will definitely be recognized by the world.
In France, Lu Yan achieved great success in her career and at the same time met love. She met a prominent French aristocrat, and the two fell in love at first sight. Although the aristocracy didn't have much affection for Lu Yan at first, she was not discouraged, but took the initiative to pursue the other party and showed her charm.
Perhaps it was Lu Yan's enthusiasm that impressed the aristocracy, and he began to be attracted by Lu Yan's oriental temperament. The two traveled around the world together, and finally entered the palace of marriage.
In 2012, Lu Yan, who has been naturalized in France, successfully conceived the child of herself and her aristocratic husband. Many people thought that the child's appearance would be ordinary, but the result was unexpected.
A mixed-race son was born, he was handsome and cute, and had both Eastern and Western charms. As a mother, Lu Yan is full of happiness because she has finally built the family of her dreams.
In her career, Lv Yan has created her own clothing brand COMMEMOI by virtue of her aesthetic accumulation on the international stage. The brand name means "like me" and represents Lu Yan's confident side.
She hopes that by sharing her aesthetic views, she will inspire more people to dare to break through the constraints and pursue their true selves. Now, Lu Yan is a successful woman with a successful career, but she still maintains her love for life and work.
However, in a remark about "hard work", Lu Yan was criticized again. When she was riding the high-speed train, she noticed that there were not many people in the station, so she posted on social media to question the fact that young people are no longer industrious.
Her experience of hard work since childhood is in stark contrast to this.
The dynamic sparked controversy, which immediately sparked criticism on the web. Many people think that Lu Yan is scoring points for herself, and while young people are now under too much pressure, it is understandable to choose a more relaxed lifestyle.
Lu Yan chose to delete this post because of many doubts, but the controversy did not subside.
While Lu Yan's experience of self-improvement is worthy of recognition, it should also be recognized that in this era, young people have their own considerations for choosing different lifestyles in the face of more economic and employment pressures.
We need to be open-minded and replace criticism with understanding so that we can resolve our differences and come together. No matter how the times change, diligence and integrity are the virtues of the Chinese nation.
The story of Lu Yan's growth tells us not to be limited by external conditions, but to maintain a love for life and persistently pursue dreams. Lu Yan was ostracized by her appearance when she was a child, and her inferiority complex constantly tormented her, but she never gave up and eventually shined on the international stage.
It is precisely because of her indomitable fighting spirit that she was able to turn the crisis into an opportunity and succeed in counterattacking.
Lu Yan's experience also reminds us that in this pluralistic society, we should learn to embrace and understand different lifestyles and choices, rather than just criticize. Today's young people are under tremendous pressure to survive, and choosing a more relaxed lifestyle should not simply be categorized as "not working".
Only when we open our minds and think more from the perspective of others can we resolve differences, achieve unity and make progress together.