After Rebirth, the Movie Queen No Longer Acts Human

Bai Lu died on her twenty-eighth birthday.

Before her death, she took a brief look back at her short life.

As the nation's beloved daughter, watched and cherished by people across the country, she was showered with endless affection. Everyone loved her, spoiled her, cared for her. No matter what mistakes she made, everyone would forgive and indulge her. She was the very embodiment of mischief.

She was also the darling of major luxury brands. New releases, exclusive limited editions, and haute couture pieces were sent to her for free, with brands practically begging her to use them. She was the princess of endorsements—whatever she wore or used would sell out instantly.

What’s more, she was the youngest Best Actress in the country—winning both the Hundred Flowers and Golden Rooster awards at eighteen, and being nominated for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival. The following year, she took home the Golden Horse for Best Actress and received a nomination at the Venice Film Festival. And all this for just two films.

She could pick and choose from any variety show, and the top directors in the industry vied to cast her as their leading lady. Fans were crazy for her, smashing their heads against walls in their frenzy. Countless girls brought her photos to plastic surgeons, asking to look just like her.

She had shot over a hundred commercials and acted in more than fifty television dramas. At her peak, she held over thirty endorsements at once, representing all five of the world’s top blue-blood brands. When it came to national pop