In ancient times there was Dou E, whose grievance brought snow in June—heaven and earth moved with compassion. Today there is the “male Dou E,” the actor yu menglong, leaving the world with endless regret. Coincidentally, on the National Mourning Day, his hometown Altay in Xinjiang was hit by a sudden blizzard. The world turned white, car accidents multiplied, traffic collapsed—like a real-life version of “snow in June.”Don’t miss the next drop—subscribe and enable the bell.
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Heavenly Signs and Injustice.
In ancient times, there was Doie whose
grievance brought snow. In June, heaven
and earth moved with compassion. Today,
there is the male Doi, the actor Yuming
Long, leaving the world with endless
regret. Coincidentally, on the National
Morning Day, his hometown Alai in
Shinjang was hit by a sudden blizzard.
The world turned white. Car accidents
multiplied. Traffic collapsed like a
real life version of snow in June. Don't
miss the next drop. Subscribe and enable
the bell. In the Chinese tradition of
the unity of heaven and humanity,
celestial phenomena are often seen as
reflections of politics and the people's
hearts. When the human realm grows dark,
heaven may bear witness with snow. There
are many similar cases to do ease in
antiquity. Hinanzi records this. During
the waring states period, Zo Yan served
King Hu of Yen with utmost loyalty, but
the king believed slander and imprisoned
him. Zo Yin wept to the heavens in
midsummer and frost suddenly fell. When
Euf was framed by Chin Hui and killed at
the Phoenix Pavilion, historical sources
also say that at the moment of his
wrongful death, a strange portend
appeared. Sudden gales, all lights
extinguished, a black fog filled the
sky, sand and stones flew. And now this
sudden snowstorm in Shinjiang coming at
such a moment inevitably startles the
heart. Could this also be a warning from
heaven? This wind and snow not only
became a metaphor of fate for Yuming
Long, it also stranded crowds of
self-driving tourists on the Ai Highway.
On National Morning Day, sudden blizzard
in Yumalong's hometown. On
September 30th, the first day of the
National Day holiday, many tourists
drove to Shinjangs Hu and Kas to
see the autumn scenery, never imagining
they would meet an Iceand Snow fairy
tale. Around 2:30 p.m. that day, a
blizzard suddenly struck the Alai
region. On the AI highway, snowflakes
raged in sky and earth became one color.
Tourists said, "We couldn't see
anything." A female tourist from Shani
described a scene straight out of a
disaster film. It started as drizzle
when she got on the road, then quickly
turned into a blizzard. The road was
slick and her car was hit twice.
Fortunately, she was unheard. Not until
2:00 a.m. on October 1st did she escape
the storm and reach a hotel in Alai
City. That same night, she posted again.
The Ai Highway was still in a blizzard,
roadside snow already above the ankle.
Although snow plows were clearing, the
road was iced over, vehicles stalled one
after another, the highway paralyzed,
and over a 100 private cars stranded.
Another nizen warned on October 1st, the
AI highway is closed. I forced my way
out after more than 9 hours of driving
yesterday. The mountain road is full of
curves and ice. Accidents everywhere,
many people waiting for rescue. On
October 2nd, tourists posted further
videos. The heavy snow hadn't stopped.
Controls remained in place, and only 27
km of highway had reopened. Many could
only stay put. On-site footage showed
cars creeping along, wrecked vehicles
lining the roadside, and the scene full
of anxiety and helplessness. For
stranded tourists, the storm left a cold
reality, a holiday trapped, frequent
crashes, and no idea when they could
return.
Staff from the Alai City Traffic Police
Brigade confirmed the Ai Highway is
closed. All stranded people have been
evacuated, but there are still over a
100 vehicles waiting to be towed. The
earliest full reopening would be October
3rd, and that still depends on the
weather's favor. The AI highway is 209
km long, starting in Alai City and
ending at Hemu village in Kanas,
northern Shinjangs most popular
self-drive route. This blizzard
essentially locked tourists inside a
snow country. On October 1st, the Kana
Scenic area was also sealed by snow. The
steps of the fish watching terrace were
entirely buried. On the second, the park
declared normal opening, but the terrace
remained closed. All hiking routes were
suspended and travel grew far more
difficult. A sudden storm turned golden
autumn in Shinjiang into pure silver.
Though ei snow in June mark an injustice
for the ages, the September blizzard in
Yumulongs hometown feels like
heavens will on the national morning.
The real life of Yumang Long. I 200 yuan
coat, an iron bed, and cardboard boxes.
This was the real life of the star
Yumang Long. It has been more than 20
days since his passing. Yet the public
outcry has not subsided. Voices across
the internet still call for justice.
What is even more heartbreaking is that
as netizens retraced his steps piece by
piece, people realized that this top
celebrity with 20 million fans lived a
life that could only be called austere.
Someone found Yumlong's Taba record. He
bought a cotton jacket for just 200
renb. The account nickname was Ian Fish
with a puppy as the avatar. After
ordering, he thoughtfully left a
five-star review. Not bad. The cut is
really good. Second time buying from
this shop. Thumbs up to the customer
service sister. Very nice. With such
simple words, who could have imagined
the author was a superstar, followed by
20 million fans. Even more piercing, he
filmed a try-on video himself, smiling
and rotating his arms before the camera,
innocent and cute. Yet, the background
shocked viewers. An almost empty little
room, a crude iron bed, and cardboard
boxes stacked to the side. Such
surroundings are a world apart from what
people imagine for a celebrity. In that
moment, countless people asked, "In what
situation was he living that he ended up
like this?" When Ian Fish was recognized
as Yuming Long, the product page on Taba
was instantly flooded with tears.
Netzens wrote, "If I had never heard
that desperate scream, maybe I wouldn't
be this sad. This rotten world still
couldn't keep you. Shiaoyu, when other
artists pass, I just treat it as news.
But with you, I truly can't let go."
Others pleaded. No matter how the seller
deletes comments, please don't delete
that turning his hands video. Let us
keep a little remembrance. A 200 yuan
jacket, a cute yet desolate try-on clip,
a cold iron bed. This is now the most
authentic view of Yumulongs life
people can see, and also the last image
he left the world. From the traces he
left, it's clear Yang Long was not
someone who pursued material enjoyment.
He dressed plainly and lived simply.
Even a 200 yuan coat could fill him with
joy. But when it came to charity, he was
never stingy. Beyond various poverty
relief donations, there were public
libraries, sports rooms, rural music,
teaching, free lunches. No hype, no
fanfare, only quiet giving. He turned
self-restraint in his own life into
generosity toward others. Yuming Wong
had set up monthly automatic donations
to the Han Hong Love Charity Foundation.
Even after his death on September 20th,
another donation was drafted. The
certificate from the Han Hong Foundation
to Y Mang reads, "It is your
participation that restores hope to
those lingering in hardship. Each time
you extend a helping hand, an endangered
life sees the dawn. May you and I travel
smoothly together and let love spread
far. Why? Why? Why was such a good
person mercilessly cast aside? For whom
was you Ming Long sacrificed?" Yum.
Malone's death was not a mere accident.
Countless people believe he was
silenced. Whether he was abused by many
or unwilling to be drawn into the CCP
elitees arms dealing and moneyaundering
underworld, this exceptionally talented
star at just 37 ended up lying strangely
on cold concrete. The anger of netzens
has blazed toward the shei brothers.
Rumors ask whether the prince who
bullied him was Xiuanping, the brother
linked by blood to Xi Jinping. Because
in the imperial era, only a ruler's
brother could be called a Chin Wong,
prince. Adding to the stranges is
Yumongs birthday. He was born on
June 15th, the same day as Xi Jinping.
Some suspect he was chosen as a
sacrificial offering, his life exchanged
for the elite family's prolongation and
disaster avoidance.
Nor is he alone. Another actor who died
mysteriously, Xiaoin Leang, was born on
October 15th, the same as Xi
Jinpings father, Xi Jang Shuan. Are
such coincidences truly coincidences or
signs of a sinister ancient taking on
another's calamity ritual of sacrifice?
What chills the spine further is that
not long ago, Xi Jinping publicly said,
"Before a military parade, humans may be
able to live to 150." When that
statement overlays rumors of birthday
sacrifices, it sends a silent shiver
down the back. Thus, public fury flared
and fingers pointed directly at the shei
family. People asked, "Why him? Why do
the young lives that keep being lost
have these haunting overlaps with that
family's birthdays?" Yumong's death in
his prime is not only a tragedy for the
entertainment world, it is a blood and
tears indictment of a labyrinth of
darkness.
Where is the way out for celebrities?
In mainland China, show business has
never been just entertainment. It is a
vanity fair where money and power
intertwine. A place where the dreams and
nightmares of countless stars unfold
together. Behind the bright red carpets
and spotlights lies a mess of unwritten
rules. Sleeping for roles, sex for power
deals, laundering money, kept
relationships, and being ATMs for elite
families. If you comply, you might soar
for a time. If you resist, the ending is
often tragic. This is the so-called
reality of Chinese entertainment, not a
contest of talent, but of who bows lower
to power. Fan Bing Bings plunge
from the peak is a vivid example. From
sister fan to attack scandal and
collapse, she was cast out and banned
from the mainland market. Such a blow
could have silenced her for life. Yet,
she turned to go overseas.
Recently with the Malaysian film Mother
of Earth, Dmu, she was nominated for
best actress at the 62nd Golden Horse
Awards, praised as having washed away
the glitter. Her studio was quick to
post on Weibo. In 2025, Fan Bing Bing
returns to Treasure Island with Mother
of Earth. Lately, she has been shuttling
among Japan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia for
work. Late at night, Fan posted on Weibo
herself to everyone climbing upward
along Life's Road. Just off the plane,
have a drink for this busy yet
fulfilling stretch. The road is long.
Let's walk it together. The IP location
showed Hong Kong paired with a moody
photo. Although she didn't explicitly
mentioned the Golden Horse Awards, many
netizens believed this was precisely her
sentiment on being nominated again there
and at the Tokyo Festival. This
achievement not only gave her a new
stage in the Chinese language film
world, it also proved to the world only
by escaping the den, jumping out of the
system, out of that cage, can one find a
path to live again, a second chance at
life. As for you, Mang Long, clearly
talented with both looks and ability, he
remained long trapped in the den of
China's entertainment industry. When he
refused to bow and refused to be a play
thing of the powerful, what awaited him
was not applause, but darkness. That
sunny youth had long been pressed to a
dead end. Had you Ming Long left
earlier, perhaps today's ending would be
different. But there are no ifs in this
world, only endless remorse and pain.
Dis grievance brought snow in June,
moving heaven and earth. In
Shinjangs National Morning Day
Blizzard, Yumulongs figure likewise
chilled countless hearts. This world did
not treat him well. Finally, let us
commemorate this promising young man
with lyrics from the song Remembering
the Hazy E- Ming Long. The songwriter
Xiaing Wu wrote, "There is no Yum
Mingong in this world anymore. May our
persistent efforts allow his and her
names to see the light of day again.
Though the ancient road remains, human
hearts have grown old. The chronicles
are not yet dry and right and wrong or
inverted. The night is hazy, drifting
and hazy. There is no Yumang Wong in
this world anymore.