The Rise of a Screen Queen: A Dazzling Career in the Republic of China

In 1928 Shanghai, eighteen-year-old Lin Wanyu is cruelly abandoned by her fiancé, Shen Zhiyuan. The daughter of a maid who once gave everything for love, she is publicly humiliated on a rainy night. But in the depths of despair, she spots a glimmer of hope: a casting notice from Star Film Studio.

She has no connections, no resources, only a pair of expressive eyes and an innate talent for acting. From running errands on set to stepping in for an absent actor, from minor roles to leading lady, Lin Wanyu proves what true talent can do with one stunning performance after another.

The harassment of her scumbag ex, the sabotage of a famous actress, and malicious rumors... She never backs down, letting her work speak for itself. When the people who once looked down on her are finally silenced, and she stands on an international award stage, bringing honor to her country, everyone understands: this humble maid’s daughter is destined to become the brightest star in the night sky.

Even better, she meets someone who truly understands her: the talented director Gu Haotian. He admires her talent and feels for all the hardships she has endured.

This is a story of dreams, hard work, and growth, a journey from insecurity to confidence, from humble beginnings to legend. Lin Wanyu shows the world through her actions that your origins do not determine your fate. Only ability can rewrite your life!

A legend of Republican-era cinema, a dazzling rise from humble beginnings! She outacts everyone and face-slaps her scumbag ex with her talent!