On December 31, Sina reported that a close friend of actress Zhao Lusi revealed a painful past in which she was physically assaulted by her boss while she was drunk. The revelation caused a sensation, occupying the top places among the hot topics on Weibo.
The incident occurred in April 2019, when Zhao Lusi was still a young actress, mainly working in online dramas and not yet widely recognized. She had gone to Beijing for auditions and was staying at a friend’s house. This friend witnessed a moment of helplessness and fear from Zhao Lusi.
According to Zhao Lusi’s friend, one day, she came home and found Zhao Lusi hiding in a dark room, recounting the terrifying experience of being beaten by her boss. After failing the audition, Zhao Lusi was dragged to the bathroom by her boss, who scolded her for two hours. The boss repeatedly belittled Zhao Lusi, calling her talentless, criticizing her inability to pass auditions, and telling her she was too overweight to play leading roles.
Zhao Lusi endured verbal abuse until 2 am. When she remained silent, her attacker slammed the door and left. Feeling insulted, Zhao Lusi grabbed her bag and left, stepping out into the drizzle. The chief chased her, apparently trying to slap her or grab her hair, but missed. However, Zhao Lusi was still impressed, leaving her terrified.
Outraged, Zhao Lusi’s friend urged her to report the attack to the police, but the actress had no proof. Furthermore, he hesitated to tell his parents since his contract was still valid, and he feared that they would accept a large fee for terminating the contract out of pity towards him.
Zhao Lusi’s friend wrote, “She and I both thought that openly discussing what had happened meant that she had moved on. Lusi is getting better and better, so we thought he wouldn’t think about it anymore. But when I discovered that she still wakes up terrified by nightmares, I realized that the problem was far from solved.”
The friend also said that Zhao Lusi’s boss had called her parents, accusing her of being disobedient and needing discipline, all for her future. The chief briefly apologized for the assault, saying: “I’m sorry, I was drunk” and the matter was quickly dismissed.
The friend, who goes by the name Tulip, turns out to be Song Nanxi. She posted the message along with other pictures as proof that she is indeed Zhao Lusi’s friend. At the end of her post, Song Nanxi confirmed that all information shared was done with Zhao Lusi’s permission.
Fans noticed that Zhao Lusi has been mentally and physically drained due to harmful rumors and work pressure. He once experienced a period where he couldn’t hear in one ear. Since the beginning of 2023, Zhao Lusi has shown signs of mental exhaustion.
According to Sina, in the past six months, Zhao Lusi has lost weight rapidly. Initially, the public believed that he was on a weight loss diet. However, after her health condition was revealed, fans realized that she had become extremely thin due to psychological issues. Zhao Lusi, who is already quite slim with a height of 1.6 meters and a weight of about 45 kg, has shrunk to 35 kg, making her figure look very thin.
Health experts have noted that Zhao Lusi’s condition resembles a severe anxiety disorder, a type of nervous illness, and blogger Liu Da Chui further revealed that the actress also suffers from depression.
Based on fan reports, Zhao Lusi showed signs of poor health, difficulty breathing, and had to use an oxygen tank on December 14th. On December 17, she fainted and was so weakened that she was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment. the second time.
On the evening of December 28, Zhao Lusi’s friend Wei Xiao provided an update on her behalf. Wei Xiao confirmed that Zhao Lusi is gradually regaining the ability to speak and is starting rehabilitation training to stand up again.
Furthermore, on December 30, ETtoday media reported that a source confirmed that Zhao Lusi is suffering from aphasia, possibly due to the excessively busy schedule.
