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At the end of March 2007, the calm of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour was shattered by a news story that shocked the whole country. Yang Qinji, an elderly man in his seventies, chose to end his life here, leaving a painful suicide note.
In this seven-page suicide note, Yang Qinji wept blood word by word, begging Hong Kong movie star Andy Lau to see his daughter again.
Why did this old man take such an extreme path? The answer is hidden in the obsession of his 16-year-old daughter Yang Lijuan. Many years ago, Yang Lijuan made a vow: "Unless you see Andy Lau, you will never marry!" It was this seemingly childish oath that triggered a crazy star-chasing journey that lasted for more than ten years, and finally led to a shocking tragedy.
This once-sensational "illegitimate dinner" incident not only revealed the dark side of star-chasing culture, but also triggered people's deep reflection on idolatry.
In 1994, 16-year-old Yang Lijuan was in the prime of her youth, and she should have been immersed in hard study and working hard for the future. However, a chance encounter completely changed the course of her life.
That year, the Four Heavenly Kings swept the Chinese music scene, among which Andy Lau's charm was particularly dazzling. Yang Lijuan was deeply attracted to this idol and has since embarked on a road of no return.
One day, Yang Lijuan suddenly made a shocking request to her parents: she was going to withdraw from school. Faced with her parents' questioning, she confessed: "I have no interest in learning, and I can't stand to continue going to school."
The real reason behind it is that she wants to devote herself to the career of chasing stars.
As a conscientious educator, Yang Qinji understands the importance of knowledge. However, in the face of his beloved daughter, the loving father finally chose to compromise.
He may not realize that this decision will be a foreshadowing of future tragedies.
The free Yang Lijuan is immersed in the dream world she weaves. She began to have frequent dreams about Andy Lau. In the dream, she saw Andy Lau's portrait, next to which it was written: "You are especially close to me, you have met me sincerely."
These imaginary scenes became the motivation for her to persevere, and also made her believe more and more that there was some mysterious connection between herself and her idol.
Soon, Yang Lijuan's room was occupied by Andy Lau's posters, albums, and film and television works. She began to frantically collect everything about idols, as if this would bring her closer to Andy Lau.
When she learned that Andy Lau would be filming the movie "No Thieves in the World" in her hometown, Yang Lijuan was so excited that she couldn't sleep at night. She climbs onto the roof every night, hoping to meet her idol.
In the eyes of others, Yang Lijuan's behavior may be a little ridiculous, but for her, this is the most important pursuit in life. She even declared to her parents: "As long as we can see Andy Lau, our whole family can be happy."
This sentence both reflects her innocence and exposes her disconnection from reality.
Yang Lijuan's persistence quickly evolved into paranoia. She made an amazing vow: "Unless you see Andy Lau, you will never marry!" This seemingly childish vow became a guide for her later life and had an unimaginable impact on her family.
In this way, an ordinary girl, because of her obsession with idols, began a crazy journey of chasing stars. Little did she know that this obsession would eventually push the entire family into the abyss.
Yang Lijuan's road to stardom is not alone, and her parents have become the most solid backing for this crazy action. In 1995, Yang Qinji made a shocking decision: to apply for retirement four years early.
This diligent and conscientious people's teacher resolutely gave up a stable income of 2,000 yuan per month and chose to wholeheartedly support her daughter's star-chasing career.
Since then, the focus of Yang Qinji's life has completely shifted. He not only collected all kinds of Andy Lau's peripheral products for his daughter, but also personally accompanied him to the concert. At the crowded scene, their father and daughter crowded into the fan base, just to get a close glimpse of the idol's demeanor.
This kind of dedication may seem unreasonable to others, but for Yang Qinji, this is unconditional support for his daughter.
In order to fulfill their daughter's dream, the Yang family embarked on a journey to Hong Kong three times. In 1997, taking advantage of the return of Hong Kong, they spent all their savings and scraped together 9,900 yuan to join a tour group.
However, the trip did not go as planned. In 2005, when rumors about Andy Lau's private residential address were rampant, Yang Qinji once again scraped together tens of thousands of yuan and went to Hong Kong again with hope.
Unfortunately, this time it was still in vain.
With the deepening of the road of chasing stars, the Yang family's economic situation has deteriorated. In 2003, they made a heart-wrenching decision: to sell their home.
Since then, this once warm family has begun a rented life of displacement. However, even so, they have not stopped chasing stars.
In 2006, Yang Qinji, who was heavily indebted, fell into a desperate situation. In desperation, his wife, Tao Juying, made a chilling suggestion: sell her kidney to raise money.
Faced with this crazy idea, Yang Qinji actually thought about it seriously. "Even if I only have one kidney left, I can still live, so that I can raise enough money for my daughter to go to Hong Kong in search of an idol," he said.
This extreme idea was finally stopped by Yang Lijuan. However, she didn't stop there. Instead, she continued to ask her parents to borrow money from everywhere, eventually saddling the family with a heavy loan shark.
The behavior of Yang Qinji and his wife may seem foolish to outsiders. But in their hearts, it is unconditional love for their daughter. They hope to make up for their lack of parents by fulfilling their daughter's wishes, but they never think that this kind of doting will eventually lead to tragedy.
As time passed, the Yang family's situation became more and more difficult. They ran out of savings, went into debt, and even lost the house they relied on to survive. However, even in such a predicament, they still insist on supporting their daughter's star-chasing career.
This kind of almost crazy dedication not only reveals their doting on their daughter, but also reflects the family's distorted values. They put all their hopes on such an ethereal dream as meeting a celebrity, but ignore what really matters in real life.
2007 was a year of hope for the Yang family, but it was also a year of despair. After years of persistence and waiting, Yang Lijuan finally waited for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Under the careful arrangement of the media, she was invited to participate in a fan gathering, and is expected to have close contact with her idol Andy Lau.
After learning the news, Yang Qinji was excited. Although the family was already in debt, he still resolutely decided to borrow tens of thousands of yuan from loan sharks, just to fulfill his daughter's dream.
With great anticipation, the family once again embarked on a journey to Hong Kong. At this time, Yang Qinji was full of hope, firmly believing that this time he would be able to completely fulfill his daughter's wish and end this protracted star-chasing journey.
On the day of the meeting, Yang Lijuan finally got her wish to meet Andy Lau. During the short interaction, she even had the opportunity to take a photo with her idol. However, the reality is always cruel.
The encounter in just a few tens of seconds is far from enough to fill Yang Lijuan's inner desire. For her, this encounter did not meet her expectations, but made her more eager to communicate with her idol in depth.
With a full of loss and regret, Yang Lijuan returned to the hotel. She was so immersed in her emotions that she didn't notice the despair in her father's eyes. Maybe he couldn't bear to see his daughter continue to fall into the whirlpool of chasing stars, or maybe he wanted to exchange his life for his daughter's last chance, Yang Qinji made a heartbreaking decision in pain.
On the night of March 25, Yang Qinji quietly wrote a seven-page suicide note. Between the lines, there is not only a reproach for Andy Lau, but also more worries about his daughter's future.
After writing his suicide note, he quietly left the hotel and walked towards Victoria Harbour. At the beach, he looked back one last time in the direction where his family lived, and then resolutely jumped into the icy waters.
This jump not only ended Yang Qinji's life, but also pushed the entire family into a situation of no return. However, what is chilling is that in the face of her father's sacrifice, Yang Lijuan did not wake up immediately.
On the contrary, she sees her father's death as another bargaining chip on the road to stardom. In the name of fulfilling her father's last wish, she continued to insist on meeting Andy Lau alone.
Yang Qinji's death caused a huge shock in society.
This tragedy is not only a family's misfortune, but also a microcosm of the entire star-chasing culture going to extremes.
Yang Lijuan's persistent pursuit has brought unprecedented troubles to Andy Lau. As a high-profile public figure, Andy Lau never imagined that his career would bring such a heavy price to others.
Yang Qinji's suicide by jumping into the sea was like a hammer, which made Andy Lau fall into deep self-blame and confusion.
This incident not only affected Andy Lau's daily work, but also dealt a serious blow to his mental health. It is reported that he suffered from a mental illness of fear of phone calls as a result.
Every time the phone rings, he can't help but feel nervous and panicked, for fear that it will be harassed by some extreme fan.
Faced with such a predicament, Andy Lau fell into a dilemma. On the one hand, he is well aware that meeting Yang Lijuan may encourage similar behavior among other fans; On the other hand, he couldn't bear to ignore this suffering family.
After careful consideration, Andy Lau made a difficult decision: he resolutely stated that he would never meet Yang Lijuan alone. Although this decision seems cold, it is actually a double protection for fans and themselves.
He hopes that this will prevent similar tragedies from happening again.
However, Andy Lau is not a heartless person. Out of the public eye, he silently provided assistance to the Yang family. It is reported that he has repaid the huge debts accumulated by the family over the years due to star chasing.
This act of kindness shows both his sense of responsibility as a public figure and the goodness of his heart.
This incident has sparked widespread discussion in society. People began to reflect on the boundaries of star-chasing culture, and also began to criticize the behavior of some extreme fans. Many people call for the establishment of a rational and healthy star-chasing atmosphere, advocating a more positive way to express their love for idols.
Andy Lau's handling has been understood and supported by most people. His calmness and wisdom in the face of adversity, as well as his kindness in helping in the shadows, have won public praise.
This turmoil not only did not affect Andy Lau's career, but let people see his sense of responsibility and personality charm as a public figure.
Time flies, and the once sensational star-chasing tragedy is gradually forgotten. However, for Yang Lijuan, this experience is like a brand, forever etched in her life.
In 2019, through the program "Yu See Later" hosted by Lu Yu, the public once again saw this former "star-chasing girl".
The baptism of the years has brought great changes to Yang Lijuan. She used to chase idols frantically, but now she lives an ordinary and poor life. She lives with her mother in a simple apartment with a monthly rent of less than 1,000 yuan.
In order to make ends meet, she worked as a shopping guide in a nearby supermarket, earning only about 2,000 yuan a month.
Facing the camera, Yang Lijuan's eyes were full of remorse and vicissitudes. The pain of losing her father, coupled with the hardships of real life, makes her finally realize the absurdity of her past actions.
She deeply regretted her past paranoia, and felt endless guilt for her father's sacrifice.
This experience also gave Yang Lijuan a new understanding of life. She began to cherish the people around her, working hard, trying to make up for her past mistakes in her own way.
Despite the hardships of life, she is learning to redefine happiness and find the true meaning of life.
Yang Lijuan's story has become a warning to excessive star-chasing behavior, and has also triggered a deep reflection on fan culture. It reminds us not to lose ourselves in the process of chasing our dreams, let alone to ignore the people and things that really matter around us.
Through her experience, we see the transformation of a person from blind worship to rational growth, and also witness the cruelty of life and the complexity of human nature.
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