A close female friend once told the author, Xi Ren, that if she became ugly one day, she would kill herself, highlighting her perfectionist tendencies and societal pressure on appearance. Despite being complimented for her physical beauty growing up, Ren believed in the importance of inner worth over external appearance. Years later, facing immense stress from family health issues and a toxic work environment, Ren experienced a physical and emotional breakdown, challenging her belief that beauty isn’t everything and leading her to reevaluate her priorities and values.
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