In the real world, millions of people started a fund-raising campaign for the girl. But as before, she denied any offers. “There are people in more dire need than me,” said the girl. For those insisting on donations, her family members agreed to set it down on record and promise to use the money solely for the girl.
On her Weibo, she also told of her ex-boyfriend who, at her mother’s request, came to the hospital and finally abandoned her, which left her deeply hurt. It created an intense burst of public outrage over the man’s lack of compassion, and the girl quickly deleted the post, asking users not to bring pressure on him.
A local TV program, however, painted a different picture of the ex-boyfriend. He popped the question even in the knowledge that the girl was in a serious condition. The girl refused the proposal probably because she was unwilling to lead the boy into an unknown future，said one of her relatives.
On May 23, the girl returned to Beijing for further treatment as the disease continued to worsen. Her arrival also cleared up a widespread speculation over her real identity and fears that she was just another product of modern hype.
One day ago, she deleted all her posts, closed comments, and left just one piece: “Thank you all for your care. I can feel your love for me, but it has caused troubles in my life. I want to stay quiet for a moment. Thank you.”
But her stoicism and optimism has become a source of inspiration for many people, especially those who have read her posts.
User 想念Pep的M10 wrote: “#One Word for Lu Ruoqing# Fight, for the beautiful life.”
User pabloyoung66 wrote: “#One Word for Lu Ruoqing# You are so young. Hope you will recover from the evil disease and get well soon.”
User 青空的晴天 wrote: “#One Word for Lu Ruoqing# My Dear, you have to be strong! I believe you will get well soon! Your friends are waiting for you in the usual places. Together you can still shop and eat. Be strong!!!”
On May 22, Lu posted probably the last piece on her Weibo. “I just pulled out the needle. I feel grateful to you, my dear people, for all the talk about me, be they good or bad. Thank you all for you love. I think it is time for me to disappear completely. Just because of you, I become the most beautiful girl. In the hustle and bustle, I seek peace. ”
By Xu Xinlei
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