The entertainment industry has always been a bizarre place, and the celebrities' every move always attracts attention. However, sometimes the behind-the-scenes story is more moving than it seems.
Speaking of this sad news, I still remember it vividly. April 1, 2003, it was a very ordinary day, but who would have thought that Leslie Cheung, a superstar in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, would choose to leave us forever.
On the morning of the same day, Leslie Cheung, who lived at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central, was found lying in his room by the staff, and he had died of exhaustion at the age of 46. As soon as the bad news came out, it was like a thunderbolt exploding in the entertainment industry, and Leslie Cheung's hundreds of millions of fans were all grieved and in pain.
What's even more embarrassing is that a few days before this tragedy, Leslie Cheung seemed to be doing business as usual. According to her friend and famous host Chen Shufen, Leslie Cheung called her in those days, and the two chatted for a while. No one expected that this seemingly ordinary phone call would become Leslie Cheung's last call in the world.
As you all know, Chen Shufen and Leslie Cheung are well-known good friends in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. The two have known each other for a long time and have been friends for decades. From the young man who was full of dreams back then, to the superstar who later became a superstar, they have always fought side by side, and they have nothing to talk about.
It was on that phone call that Leslie Cheung suddenly asked Chen Shufen to have a small gathering at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central, where he stayed. You know, it's the top hotel in Hong Kong, the environment is pleasant, the service is first-class, and Leslie Cheung, a big star worth hundreds of millions, certainly loves to go there.
received a call from Leslie Cheung, Chen Shufen was filming in other places at the time. As an old friend, she had some doubts in her heart. After all, both of them are big stars, they are so busy at work, and when they suddenly make an appointment, they are always worried about whether something is wrong.
However, Chen Shufen thought about it, Leslie Cheung has always been optimistic and cheerful, and it is rare to have anything to hide when doing things. So, she readily agreed, ready to rush back to Hong Kong to have a small reunion with old friends.
Who knows, this turned out to be the last chance for the two to meet. Fate, that's how it plays tricks on people. If Chen Shufen had rushed back to Hong Kong, perhaps she would have been able to prevent this tragedy from happening.
However, we can't blame Chen Shufen entirely, after all, no one expected Leslie Cheung to choose this path of no return. This superstar has always been a lively and cheerful person, and to outsiders, he is simply the embodiment of the Sunshine Boy.
It's a pity that deep in his heart, he has always been shrouded in a layer of haze. Depression is like an invisible shackle that haunts his mind at all times. Perhaps, it was this utter despair of life that made him decide to end his young life.
A few days later, Chen Shufen received the bad news that Leslie Cheung had committed suicide, and she cried bitterly on the spot, and feelings of guilt and self-blame arose. If she had rushed back to Hong Kong at that time, she wondered, would she have been able to prevent this tragedy from happening?
She was at first at a loss, unable to believe that her boss would make such a decision. Soon, she cheered up and calmly ordered her subordinates to book air tickets, and she would go to the scene in person. As soon as the words fell, Chen Shufen galloped towards the airport, and on the way, her mind was full of Leslie Cheung's familiar smiling face, and tears kept pouring out of her eyes.
When she arrived at the scene, Chen Shufen took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm. She saw Leslie Cheung lying limply in a pool of blood, his eyes closed, and his face was already a little stiff. Chen Shufen was heartbroken, holding back tears, and carefully covered his body with his coat to avoid causing more disrespectful scenes.
Despite her grief, Chen Shufen handled the follow-up matters calmly. She personally arranged Leslie Cheung's funeral, and tried to make this idol pass away with the highest courtesy. Watching the once dazzling superstar pass away miserably, Chen Shufen couldn't help but feel heartbroken. She remembered Leslie Cheung's heroic spirit before his death, that iconic smiling face, and her heart was mixed.
Leslie Cheung was a household name and had countless fans. His death undoubtedly brought a huge shock wave to the entire entertainment industry. At that time, public opinion was in an uproar, and everyone speculated about the reasons why he chose this path. Some people say that his career has been blocked and he is exhausted; Some people also say that he has a bad love path and is depressed; There are also people who simply make up all kinds of gossip and smear this idol as useless.
However, for Chen Shufen, Leslie Cheung's death is undoubtedly the heaviest blow in her life. Not only did she lose a friend, but the self-blame in her heart made it even more difficult for her to let go. As Leslie Cheung's closest assistant, she often recalls the scenes of the year and is heartbroken.
"If I had made it back to Hong Kong, maybe it wouldn't have happened. In an interview a few years later, Chen Shufen said emotionally. These words undoubtedly expressed her attachment to friendship and deep thinking about the meaning of life. She often cries bitterly in the dead of night, recalling the bits and pieces of getting along with Leslie Cheung, the familiar smiling face and the iconic dancing posture come to mind, which makes her miss it immensely.
As Leslie Cheung's closest confidant, Chen Shufen witnessed the sweat and tears of the superstar on the road to fame. She understands Leslie Cheung's dedication to his career and his pursuit of dreams. It is this dedication that has created his status in the film industry admired by thousands of people. However, fate was merciless, and it took the life of the superstar in this way.
After Chen Shufen learned from the pain, she finally made up her mind to seek justice for Leslie Cheung. She ran around and held a press conference to tell what happened back then and restore the truth of the facts. She wants everyone to understand that Leslie Cheung is not a weak person who is overwhelmed, but a warrior who has the courage to pursue his dreams.
With Chen Shufen's efforts, public opinion finally began to sympathize with Leslie Cheung, and people began to reflect on the wanton comments they had made about him. Everyone said that it was really sad that a generation of superstars passed away like this. His departure is a big loss for the entire entertainment industry.
Personal Opinion:
The death of Leslie Cheung is undoubtedly a great tragedy, but we should not stop at the level of mourning. This incident reminds us that there are still too many uncertainties in life, and we should cherish our relatives and friends. At the same time, Chen Shufen's guilt and self-blame are also worth everyone's reflection. We tend to regret what has happened, but in fact, let the past pass. It is important to learn from this incident and learn to appreciate the present moment and embrace everyone in life with love.
Life is short and beautiful, and we should treat it with appreciation and tolerance. Let this sad event become an introduction for us to reflect on the meaning of life, to love ourselves, and to cherish everyone around us. After all, when one day, we will only have memories of life left, so that we will not blame ourselves for regrets.