On a spring day in 2006, the actors of the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" gathered together, among which Li Yue, who played "Ban'er", and Chen Xiaoxu, who played "Lin Daiyu", left a precious group photo. From this group photo, we can clearly see the traces of time and the changes in life.
In the shot, Li Yue is no longer the immature little boy, he has grown into a handsome young man. He wears a black sweater, has a tall figure, a handsome face, and a fashionable hairstyle, showing the charm of a mature man. His eyes were full of confidence and determination, as if to foreshadow his future success.
And Chen Xiaoxu, who was standing beside him, showed another style. She is wearing an off-white trench coat, simple and elegant, and her temperament is still elegant. However, the years have left obvious marks on her face, and the image of "Sister Lin" who was once sentimental and unique in temperament has gradually faded away. Her hair was shoulder-length, and although it was still black and shiny, it lacked a little of the agility of her youth. This year, she is 42 years old, and her face is engraved with the traces of time, which makes people sigh at the ruthlessness of time.
Chen Xiaoxu and Li Yue's acquaintance originated from the crew of "Dream of Red Mansions". Back then, Chen Xiaoxu, as one of the protagonists of the play, successfully created a classic image of Lin Daiyu with her excellent acting skills and unique temperament. And Li Yue is a child who is less than seven years old, and he plays the cute "Ban'er" in the play. Despite their age differences, they developed a strong friendship within the crew.
Chen Xiaoxu, as the soul of the 87th version of "Dream of Red Mansions", made the audience fall in love with her outstanding performance. The image of Lin Daiyu played by her is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become a classic in everyone's minds. Her temperament is elegant and sentimental, which perfectly interprets the role of Lin Daiyu. And although Li Yue doesn't have many scenes, his performance is also very good, which left a deep impression on the audience.
However, the trajectories of their lives are very different. Li Yue later went to study in the United Kingdom, and with his own efforts and talents, he achieved excellent results in a foreign country. After returning from his studies, he chose to open a cultural advertising company and started his own business. And Chen Xiaoxu continues to develop in the entertainment industry, and her acting skills and temperament have been recognized by more people.
Despite their different paths in life, their friendship has never changed. By chance in 2003, they met again. This reunion made them feel more cordial, and they began to contact and communicate frequently.
However, fate played a cruel joke on them. In May 2007, Chen Xiaoxu died of cancer. The news shocked and saddened everyone. Li Yue attended her funeral with tears in his eyes, and he couldn't accept this cruel reality. However, just a year later, in March 2008, Li Yue also suffered misfortune. The car he was driving hit a cement pole, which fell and hit him in the head. On the way to the hospital, he unfortunately passed away at the age of 29.
The untimely deaths of Li Yue and Chen Xiaoxu are regrettable. They once pursued their artistic dreams together and left many precious memories. Their passing is deeply saddened and regretted, but the artistic image they left behind in everyone's minds still shines brightly.