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In this suffocatingly quiet room, only the "ticking" sound of medical equipment running breaks the oppressive silence in a rhythmic way. On the sickbed, Lin Zhengying's emaciated body was half-leaning and half-lying on the edge of the bed, his pale and colorless face was full of exhaustion, and his eyes looked gloomy. The disease of advanced liver cancer has ruthlessly devoured his life force, and the breath of death has become more and more intense.
He turned his head slowly, his eyes fell on Yuan Qiongdan, who was beside him who took care of him wholeheartedly, and complex emotions surged in his heart. From the moment she learned that he was terminally ill, this woman decided to come to Hong Kong alone from a distant place and wait day after day in the hospital to take care of his life.
Her big bright eyes were filled with endless care and affection, and she did not hesitate to bring him warm hugs and comfort even in his darkest and most desperate moments.
However, Lin Zhengying knows that such days will not last long. He is in his last years, and his life is coming to an end, but Yuan Qiongdan is in the prime of her youth, and she still needs to bravely open up the road in the future. He didn't want to let the girl he loved so much pain again, so he made up his mind to say goodbye to her.
Yuan Qiongdan gradually noticed Lin Zhengying's strangeness. At first, she thought it was just Lin Zhengying's physical condition deteriorating, which led to a depressed mood. But as time passed, Lin Zhengying's indifference became more and more obvious, turning a blind eye to her concern. Yuan Qiongdan was like sitting on pins and needles, and the uneasiness in her heart grew like a weed.
Late one night, Yuan Qiongdan actually heard the bad news of Lin Zhengying's death in a dream! She woke up in an instant, drenched in cold sweat, and the pain in her heart was like a knife. It wasn't until she received a call from the hospital the next day, confirming that Lin Zhengying's condition was getting worse, that she suddenly realized that the dream was a portentment of fate.
Facing Lin Zhengying's resolute departure, Yuan Qiongdan's heart was full of doubts and incomprehension. They used to love each other so deeply, and they were the love of each other's lives, why are they now facing the end of breaking up and parting? Tears blurred Yuan Qiongdan's vision, and her tears slipped down like beads of broken threads.
Recalling the bits and pieces of the two who met and fell in love, she burst into tears again. In 1995, they met on the set due to the filming of a TV series. Although Lin Zhengying was over half a hundred years old at that time, he still maintained his professionalism, and he was meticulous in every action scene.
His dedication and rigorous and serious work attitude have been widely praised in the crew, which also makes Yuan Qiongdan have great admiration for this respected senior.
By chance, Yuan Qiongdan's love for Lin Zhengying gradually sprouted and thrived. She will look for various opportunities to get close to Lin Zhengying every day, hoping to witness him as much as possible. Although Lin Zhengying has many years of experience in his hometown, he is not fully adapted to the girl's expression of love at first, but as time passes, Lin Zhengying gradually becomes attracted to Yuan Qiongdan's energetic and positive personality.
As a result, a relationship that seems to have an age difference begins. They are like a young couple in love, whether during the filming of the crew or in their spare time, they are always inseparable and sweet. In order to be able to accompany Lin Zhengying more, Yuan Qiongdan even decided to move her family to Saigon. However, their sweet time was interrupted by a sudden illness.
Lin Zhengying, once known as the "outstanding action design master in the Chinese film industry", successfully ushered in a new era of Hong Kong zombie films with his classic "Mr. Zombie". This 1985 horror comedy, which tells the story of a hilarious duel between a Taoist priest and a zombie, presents an unprecedented visual feast for the audience.
In just 21 days after its release, "Mr. Zombie" set an astonishing record in Hong Kong film history - the total box office exceeded more than 17 million Hong Kong dollars, and the number of moviegoers was as high as 3 million! This unprecedented "zombie craze" swept the entire Chinese film industry, and the film had an excellent reputation and became a well-known classic.
With his unique artistic perspective and rich imagination, Lin Zhengying perfectly combines the traditional zombie elements of the East with the thriller themes of the West, and has created a series of wonderful zombie-themed masterpieces one after another. In 1989, he bravely stood up and served as the director himself, writing and directing the suspense thriller masterpiece "One Eyebrow Chief".
This film cleverly integrates vampire elements into the oriental zombie culture, making the plot elements of the whole work more colorful and engaging. This kind of ingenious innovation has undoubtedly injected new thinking vitality into Hong Kong's local zombie movies, and once again aroused the enthusiastic pursuit of the audience.
Mr. Lin Zhengying's outstanding acting talent has made the image of "Maoshan Taoist" in the film industry deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become an irreplaceable classic. Whenever he wears a Taoist robe, holds all kinds of magic weapons, stands upright in front of the screen and wields a sword, and heroically dispels evil spirits, it can always arouse the most cordial and sincere sense of trust in the audience's heart. It is also this role that makes Mr. Lin Zhengying the highest praise of "the originator of zombie films".
However, just as Mr. Lin Zhengying was at the peak of his career, he was plagued by the diabolical disease of advanced liver cancer. This bad news was like a dull punch that penetrated deep into the heart of his master. He used to be so energetic, so brave, fearless on the silver screen, calling the wind and rain. However, the reality was so cruel and ruthless that it knocked him down on the hospital bed in an instant.
In the face of the threat of imminent death, Mr. Lin Zhengying remained tenacious and unyielding, and resolutely did not bow to the disease. Despite his deteriorating physical condition, he remained determined to shoot every action scene himself. The crew members were all moved by his tenacity and perseverance, and deeply admired this iron-clad old man.
However, fate still played a cruel joke on Mr. Lin Zhengying after all. The illness quickly consumed what little strength he had left, and the master completely lost the ability to continue fighting. People couldn't help but feel emotion as they watched him grow thinner, pale, and sluggish.
Just when everyone was worried about Mr. Lin Zhengying's condition, an even more shocking fact was ruthlessly revealed -- Mr. Lin Zhengying's liver cancer disease had entered an advanced stage and could be life-threatening at any time! This news was like a bombshell, shaking everyone's hearts.
On November 8, 1997, Mr. Lin Zhengying, a well-known zombie film master in Hong Kong, died suddenly at St. Teresa's Hospital in Kowloon at the age of 45. His departure undoubtedly brought a huge shock and endless sorrow to the majority of fans and industry peers.
However, just as people mourn the untimely death of Mr. Lin Zhengying, a series of strange and mysterious events followed, plunging the entire Hong Kong film industry into chaos.
The most shocking and chilling moment was on the day of Lin Zhengying's death, when a group of black butterflies suddenly appeared at the funeral scene! Those deep shadows fluttered around the mourning hall, as if they were holding a final solemn ceremony for the heroic deceased master. This scene seems to come from another world, rendering the atmosphere of grief and sadness more cold and depressing, revealing an endless horror atmosphere.
What is even more surprising is that during this period, none of the people present have used a perfume that attracts butterflies. The staff in charge of the memorial service were also stunned by this scene, at a loss, and confused. Could this be the appearance of a ghost that has been a legend for a long time? All of a sudden, all kinds of speculation and rumors spread rapidly in Hong Kong society.
Some people firmly believe that the presence of moths or butterflies in the funeral home is often a sign that a deceased family member or friend is coming to pay their respects. However, what is creepy is that at Lin Zhengying's funeral, these flying black butterflies continued to exist until the coffin was buried in the ground, and then gradually dissipated. The whole process undoubtedly brings a deep sense of mystery and fear of the unknown.
At the same time, another voice of skepticism has also spread widely in all walks of life. After all, in the entertainment industry, there have been rumors that "actors who have filmed zombie or ghost movies are difficult to cross the age threshold of 50 years old."
What is doubly strange is that the two screenwriters who participated in the creation of Lin Zhengying's classic "Mr. Zombie" died tragically within the next year. One of them, Wong Bing-yiu, died of a heart attack in 1991, while the other screenwriter, Wong Ying, was caught in a whirlpool of loan sharks and was eventually threatened and killed by creditors. The age of death of both did not cross the "50 mark".
The occurrence of this series of strange events has undoubtedly once again aroused the public's doubts about the "fate of actors who shoot ghost movies". While we can't be sure whether this is just a coincidence or if there is a deeper reason behind it, these bizarre experiences have undoubtedly rekindled people's attention and confusion about this rumor.
At that particular moment, all kinds of speculation and gossip about the real cause of Lam's death spread rapidly in Hong Kong society like wildfire.
For Yuan Qiongdan, Lin Zhengying's death is undoubtedly a heavy blow. The man who had been so caring and considerate to her disappeared from her life forever.
When she learned the heart-wrenching news, her heart was filled with endless grief, and tears poured down like rain.
However, after that rainstorm of sadness, a firm belief gradually emerged in her heart - she wanted to see off the person she loved and draw a perfect end to this touching love story.
Recalling the time when the two first met, Yuan Qiongdan's eyes were filled with tears again. In 1995, due to a coincidence of a TV series called "Zombie Dao Chief", their fates intersected.
At that time, Lin Zhengying had entered middle age, but he still maintained a high degree of professionalism and was meticulous in his work. He always performs every action scene himself, and this dedication and seriousness have won unanimous praise from the crew members, and at the same time, Yuan Qiongdan, who plays the heroine, has a deep admiration for this respected senior.
By chance, Yuan Qiongdan had a deep affection for Lin Zhengying. She is looking for various ways to get close to Lin Zhengying every day, just hoping to see him a few more times. Faced with the girl's enthusiastic pursuit, Lin Zhengying, who was over half a hundred years old, was hesitant at first.
However, as time went on, he was also gradually attracted by Yuan Qiongdan's enthusiastic and energetic personality.
As a result, their sweet love affair quietly unfolded in the crew. Whether it is on the set or during breaks, this couple, who have a large age difference, are always inseparable, full of warmth and tacit understanding with each other.
In order to be able to stay by Lin Zhengying's side for a long time, Yuan Qiongdan even moved her family to Saigon without hesitation. However, their sweet time lasted only a few years before a sudden illness ruthlessly interrupted them.
Faced with the reality that Lin Zhengying resolutely proposed to break up, Yuan Qiongdan was shocked and unacceptable at first. However, seeing that Lin Zhengying's physical condition was deteriorating day by day, she decided to repay his affection with her companionship and careful care.
Describe Yuan Qiongdan's every minute before Lin Zhengying's sickbed, silently taking care of his bits and pieces: carefully taking care of Lin Zhengying's diet and daily life, serving tea and water to boil traditional Chinese medicine, carefully wiping his body to remove pain, and softly comforting Lin Zhengying, whose condition is deteriorating, although Lin Zhengying tried his best to hide the seriousness of his condition, but the sensitive and delicate Yuan Qiongdan still perceived the pain and helplessness in his heart through his micro-expressions, so she decided to bear this ordeal with him, get along with each other, and spend this difficult time together.
After all, Lin Zhengying still couldn't hide Yuan Qiongdan's deep affection. When the girl learns that he has entered the final stage of his life and may face a life-and-death decision at any time, the grief and pain in her heart is unimaginable. However, she did not waver in the slightest, and still firmly guarded Lin Zhengying's side, doing her best to care for this man who occupied an important position in her life.
In the early days of stepping into the entertainment industry, Lin Zhengying's life can be described as smooth sailing. He and his wife Zheng Bingbing are in love and sweet, the relationship between the two is very deep, and they have a son and a daughter, and the family is happy. However, good times are always short-lived, and Lin Zhengying and Zheng Bingbing's marriage lasted only five years before it broke down due to personality incompatibility and led to the tragedy of divorce.
The once loving couple have since become strangers and have embarked on a new journey in life. After the divorce, Lin Zhengying devoted all his energy to the film career and threw all the emotional entanglements out of the clouds. He began to devote himself to the study of martial arts movements and tirelessly explored the mysteries of cinematic art. Zheng Bingbing, on the other hand, took on the responsibility of raising two children alone.
Soon after, some negative news about Lin Zhengying began to circulate. Some people claim that he has been addicted to alcohol for a long time, and whenever he is drunk, he will violently attack others, including his wife Zheng Bingbing. It is rumored that it was Lim Zhengying's habit of being an alcoholic that eventually led to the breakdown of their relationship.
It depicts Lin Zhengying's deep guilt and self-blame for his ex-wife and two children: he knows that his past actions have brought a heavy blow to his family, but now he is powerless.
In order to compensate for that deep guilt, he never took the initiative to ask Zheng Bingbing for any form of financial support, but bravely took on all the expenses needed to raise his two children.
Since the divorce, Lin Zhengying has devoted himself to his career. He knows that his destiny is that dazzling stage, so no matter what difficulties and dangers he encounters or external temptations, he is determined to pursue his deepest dreams.
It is this incomparable dedication and dedication to his career that has created Lin Zhengying's brilliant achievements in the film industry in the future.
From scratch, from unknown to famous, Lin Zhengying has written a legendary chapter that belongs to him with his own hands. The huge success of the movie "Mr. Zombie" not only triggered an unprecedented "zombie craze" in Hong Kong, but also won him the high honor of "Master of Action Design".
Whenever people witness him wielding magic weapons and heroically expelling evil demons on the screen, there will always be an emotional resonance of affection, peace of mind and yearning in their hearts.
Before his death, Lin Zhengying once had a wish, hoping that his posthumous affairs could be carried out in accordance with the traditional etiquette of Taoism. He longed to conclude his final journey on earth through such a solemn and solemn ceremony that was in keeping with his life's beliefs.
However, the god of fate often plays tricks on the world mercilessly. When people hurried to the funeral site of Lin Zhengying, what was presented in front of them was a deserted, desolate and poorly furnished scene.
The entire mourning ceremony was carried out in accordance with the traditional customs of Buddhism, which ran counter to Lin Zhengying's last wishes.
The small mourning hall can only accommodate more than 20 people to stand, and mottled mildew and blackened traces can be seen everywhere, like an old building that has been abandoned for many years. Seeing this, his close friend Sammo Hung couldn't help but be furious and severely reprimanded the staff in charge of the memorial site.
It is heart-wrenching that this ceremony, which should have been solemn, was carried out so hastily and rudimentarily. It is really embarrassing that no one paid attention to the long-cherished wish left by the master before his death, and when he died, he still failed to fulfill his wish.
In this way, the Chinese film industry has irretrievably lost an artistic giant who shook the world film industry, which is undoubtedly an unforgettable wound and a permanent regret in our hearts! I think that at the beginning, Mr. Lin Zhengying was peerless and magnificent, but now he has been ruthlessly devastated by illness in the last stage of his life, and even his last long-cherished wish has not been realized.
The cause and inside story of all this, perhaps only Mr. Lin Zhengying himself can understand the mystery. We can only reminisce about the glory days of this master and relive his outstanding contributions to the Hong Kong film industry in endless speculation and mourning.
Mr. Lin Zhengying left us in this way, leaving the dazzling screen world that once made him famous all over the world, but his spirit and career will forever be recorded in the annals of history, becoming an eternal spiritual benchmark and a model for future generations' lifelong pursuit.