The Heartthrob Becomes the Entertainment Industry's White Moonlight

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By the time Ji Zhao walked onto the stage and accepted the long-awaited little golden statuette, her vision was already turning black and white in flashes.

Even breathing brought a strange, burning sensation, and the taste of blood filled her nose and mouth. She gripped the microphone and tried to swallow, hoping to push down the feeling that she was on the verge of death.

The audience fell silent. They thought the woman's pause was an attempt to calm her excitement, and considerately chose not to interrupt the world's most celebrated "leading lady" as she gathered herself.

She didn't speak in English.

"I once heard someone say that even the stone at the highest peak can become a star above our heads."

The woman onstage smiled gently. Her eyes had just opened, and they seemed to hold countless scattered stars, shining brilliantly beneath the stage lights.

At that moment, movie fans around the world watching the livestream held their breath. Whether or not they understood the words or had seen the film, they were all captivated by the beautiful scene before them.

"I have no regrets."

But after stepping offstage, the woman's body tilted to one side, and she suddenly fell, her skirt billowing around her.

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The acclaimed screenwriter who kept writing at her desk for her until the very last moment of her life;

The global pop music heartthrob who took his own life at a hotel after her death;

The rival-turned-friend who played opposite-gender roles but never managed to break character, even at the end;

The entertainment company CEO who never married for the rest of his life because of her...

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[Zhihu: Describe Ji Zhao in one sentence.]

[Answer: She was the youngest actress to win every major award, China's most legendary actress, a star sent from heaven, the light of Asia.]

[Answer: She was a sword, a general's command token, a crabapple blossom, a July snowfall, an eagle soaring free.]

[Answer: She was also a scar I could never touch.]

[Reading Guide]:

1. The female lead is gorgeous and utterly captivating. Acting is the only thing in her life; everything else comes second. She is a true actress on the level of a cherished first love.

2. Her universal appeal grows gradually. Everyone has unrequited feelings for the female lead, and she ends up alone and content.

3. There are so many stories within the story that it could be considered quick transmigration. Some stories are inspired by real-life events, but have been heavily altered.

Theme: Stay true to your original aspirations and pursue your dreams