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She was the pearl of the president of the Chamber of Commerce, the lady in charge of the marshal's mansion, and finally the queen of Wall Street. There is no need to rely on anyone, she became a legend on her own.
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On June 9, 1897, Yu Wendou, a wealthy businessman in Jilin Province, got a beautiful girl. Yu Wendou asked the fortune teller to celebrate the birthday of his newborn daughter, and the look on the fortune teller's face gradually changed from plain to surprise, sigh, regret... Yu Wendou had been worried, and asked carefully for a long time: "Sir, what do you see?" The fortune teller smiled slightly: "Congratulations to Master Yu, your family's fortune is a phoenix life, it is indescribable!" Yu Wendou was taken aback: "Is this serious?" "It's true, she is a rich and noble minister, she has a good life and a good life, married into a high gate, but she may have a disease in middle age, and in her later years..." Letting Yu Wendou be anxious, the fortune teller refused to reveal half a word and hurriedly left.
Yu Wendou half-worriedly named his daughter "Feng Zhi", firstly to be commensurate with "Phoenix Life", and secondly, hoping to dilute the haze of the future with the nobility of the phoenix. Yu Wendou loved his daughter very much, and every day when he returned from the business, he would pick up Yu Fengzhi and kiss him, muttering "Feng'er, Feng'er" in his mouth. This father is also very special, in his free time, he will pull Feng Zhi together to put the antiques in the player, identify the color of jadeite, and appreciate the authenticity of the paintings.
One day, Zhang Zuolin visited Yu Wendou, and the two chatted in the study. Yu Fengzhi didn't know that there were guests in the study, and he showed Yu Wendou the ink lotus that had just been painted with interest, and after Zhang Zuolin saw the painting, he exclaimed again and again: "Good painting, good painting..." and asked Yu Fengzhi: "Why don't you paint the flowers with watercolor, so that the lotus flowers are more colorful!" Yu Fengzhi replied slowly: "I don't love colorful colors, I only love ink painting, especially ink into the load." Don't praise the good color, keep the air full. ”
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In 1911, Mr. Zhang Chaowen took him to the prairie to play. This year, Yu Fengzhi was just fourteen years old.
The prairie of "the sky, the wild, the wind blows the grass and sees the cattle and sheep", the countless flowers hidden in the sea of grass ripple with the wind, and the free and fresh air is refreshing. Mr. Zhang arranged his homework with the theme of this wild trip, and not long after, Yu Fengzhi handed over a song "National Gate East": "The sun is warm and the wind is clear, the scenery outside the Sai is bright, and the green grass in the west of the ancient city is accompanied by red flowers." The vast savannah, wild fruits flow juice, warblers and frogs chirp. Mr. Zhang saw it, his eyes lit up: "It is very amazing that a girl at this age can write such words." He said to Wen Dou and his wife: "Feng Zhi, this child is extremely talented, in two years, I will have nothing to teach, I should let her go to school for further study." ”
Yu Fengzhi's mother is a traditional woman who has been with her husband and son all her life, thinking that a daughter's family, why should she be so motivated, running everywhere, and leaving her father and mother in order to study. Yu Wendou asked Feng Zhi's opinion, and she said: "Han Zhi Wenji, Song Zhiqingzhao, I'm afraid that a man can't compare!" She gave herself another Xiangzhou, which means "flying Lanzhou", and later was admitted to the Fengtian Women's Normal School under this name. Yu Fengzhi said: "Even if she marries someone and becomes a mother in the future, she will still be Yu Fengzhi, this fact can not be changed, why not take advantage of the unmarried time to do something for yourself." ”
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One day after school, she asked the driver maid to go home first, saying that she was walking home. The driver couldn't persuade her, so he quickly ran home to tell Yu Wendou. Yu Fengzhi was walking on the street, the street was crowded, selling sugar gourds, selling fruits, selling sugar people... Finally, she stopped in front of the rice cake stall, bought a small portion of rice cake, took a bite while it was hot, and a sticky fragrance instantly filled her mouth. Recalling the warm smell of fireworks, Yu Fengzhi walked happily all the way.
But as soon as I returned home, I heard my parents arguing. The mother blamed her father: "It's all you who don't look like a good girl's family, and what is the matter with a young lady wandering outside." The father disagreed: "If Feng'er is obedient to us, I still don't like such a temperament." Yu Wendou's daughter is unique. ”
Yu Fengzhi took the opportunity to make a request: "Father and mother, I want to go to school by myself in the future." What do you say that two legs in life do, or is it walking? ”
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The New Year of that year was somewhat special, and Yu's family was full of lights and lively, waiting for the arrival of Zhang Xueliang, the prospective son-in-law. Zhang Xueliang was educated by new ideas, was not satisfied with this arranged marriage contract, and deliberately avoided it after arriving at Zhengjiatun.
Eight days passed, and the Yu family knew Zhang Xueliang's thoughts. His father was sullen every day, his mother cried secretly, and Yu Fengzhi patiently comforted his parents. The matchmaker Wu Junsheng was in a hurry, lying that Zhang Xueliang was unwell, and he would visit in a few days and handed over a rich bride price. Yu Fengzhi saw the gift list, smiled coldly, and returned the gift list intact. Wu Junsheng looked confused: Think the dowry is too little? Yu Fengzhi saw his thoughts, and wrote a five-word poem in one go, refusing this marriage: "In the ancient Qin and Jin affairs, the first thing in the door, the gift is expensive, and it is difficult to move the hearts of the people." ”
Worried, Wu Junsheng took the five-word poem to Zhang Xueliang. Zhang Xueliang just took it, and before he looked carefully at the content, he was attracted by Juanxiu's small kai, and Zhang Xueliang suddenly had a feeling of meeting his opponent.
On the second day, he brought his entourage to Yu's house to raise his family, and Yu Fengzhi was deliberately late. After meeting, the two talked about poetry and painting, and the previous mustard slowly dissolved, and finally, they exchanged calligraphy and painting and jade pendants.
In 1916, a wedding was held in Mukden City, and Yu Fengzhi and Zhang Xueliang tied the knot.
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Zhang Youyi once said: "I was born in an era of change, so I have two faces, one to listen to old speech and the other to listen to new speech. It has both femininity and masculinity. Yu Fengzhi also has two faces, she abides by traditional ideas and dedicates herself to housework, and she has a democratic ideology, believing that men and women have equal status.
She often accompanied Zhang Xueliang to commemorative meetings held by progressive youth, and went to schools and factories to give speeches. Zhang Xueliang said: "Feng Zhi is my good helper and benefactor, and sometimes I often talk to her about military and political affairs and listen to her opinions. He called Yu Fengzhi "big sister", less child-like, but respectful, dependent and trusting. Yu Fengzhi always called him "Han Qing", wholeheartedly unswerving, but he did not lose himself.
One day, she said to Zhang Zuolin, "Dad, these days I do my best to manage the housework, I always feel that I am only shallow in learning, I want to go to the university to attend classes, I hope you will allow me." Soon, Zhang Zuolin sent someone to Northeastern University to handle the admission procedures for Yu Fengzhi. Although she was an auditor, she was strict with herself, and eventually graduated successfully with a college diploma.
At this time, even if Yu Fengzhi left the Great Marshal's Mansion, he could completely find a place in the perilous world. Among the people standing at the forefront of the times, there is always Yu Fengzhi's figure. She believes that it is important for boys and girls to read wisely. In Daquanyan Village, she funded the school, named Xinmin Primary School, and issued a notice of "free admission", which changed the fate of many children from poor families, and in the late 90s of the 20th century, the school was renamed "Fengzhi Primary School".
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In June 1928, the Huanggutun Incident occurred. Zhang Zuolin was sent back to the Great Marshal's Mansion, and his whole body was blurred with blood and flesh. The female dependents couldn't help but cry, Zhang Xueliang was not in Mukden at this time, and the scene was extremely flustered.
Yu Fengzhi hurriedly sent someone to ask for a doctor, and at the same time reassured his family: "I'm afraid that the old man has been secretly calculated, everyone must be calm and live as usual." At this moment, she became the backbone of the whole family, methodically handling everything. Standing in the hall of the young marshal's mansion, she announced majestically: "No one is allowed to come in to visit, just say that the marshal is only a little injured, and the doctor is treating." ”
During this period, the Japanese saw that the marshal's office was unusually calm, and took turns to send people to inquire. Yu Fengzhi said: "There are many people who are worried, the old marshal is only slightly injured, please go back." Later, Zhang Zuolin's treatment was ineffective and he left. Yu Fengzhi decided to block the news and keep it secret.
Her proper response gave Zhang Xueliang time to return to the marshal's mansion safely. Time has passed, and what left the deepest impression on everyone in the marshal's mansion is not the kind of murderous anger hidden at the historical node, but the woman who has a calm aura every time a major event occurs.
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In the relationship between Yu Feng Zhi and Zhang Xueliang, Zhao Yidi has always been an existence that cannot be omitted.
The women outside couldn't take it home, and it seemed like they had reached a silent agreement. However, when an exception was finally made, when Zhang Xueliang brought Zhao Yidi to her, she had a fierce conflict with Zhang Xueliang in person for the first time, and asked coldly: "If Zhao Si follows you, in what capacity?" ”
Zhang Xueliang seemed to have already had the answer: "Let her be a secretary." Yu Fengzhi said that he could never agree. Zhang Xueliang was angry and pulled out the pistol from his waist. Yu Fengzhi took the initiative to meet the muzzle, his eyes were full of coldness and disdain: "I will bear children for you, take care of the housework, if you have the ability, you will kill me." ”
Zhang Xueliang was very annoyed and discouraged to make amends. Yu Fengzhi said: "Or let's simply cut it off and separate here, the daughter belongs to me, the son gives you, the house in Beiling is given to me, if you agree, Ming'er will go to divorce." She has the confidence to say "divorce" is not intentional, not because she is the daughter of the president of the Liaoyuan Prefecture Chamber of Commerce or Zhang Zuolin's daughter-in-law, but because she is still the Yu Fengzhi who is "for herself".
Just when the husband and wife were arguing, Zhao Yidi plopped down on his knees and said choked: "Please Madame fulfill me, I don't want a name, just let me follow Han Qing." Years later, Zhao Yidi forgot her original promise and married Zhang Xueliang, officially becoming Mrs. Zhang. And Yu Fengzhi never slandered Zhao Yidi, but just laid out the facts and reasoned, and let others judge by themselves.
Zhao Yidi
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Since 1937, Zhang Xueliang has been detained in Myokotai, Huangshan, and Pingxiang, and Yu Fengzhi has always been by his side in constant custody and never abandoned.
In the midst of displacement, Yu Fengzhi was found to have breast cancer, and in 1940 she had to go to the United States alone for treatment. Initially, in order to preserve the complete figure, three surgeries were performed in a conservative manner, and three tumors were removed from each of the body. A year later, it was found that the cancer cells showed signs of metastasis, and after several considerations, Yu Fengzhi was ruthless and began painful and cumbersome radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
In the end, he saved his life, but lost his complete body. At this time, the savings in the bank are getting smaller and smaller, supporting children to study, see a doctor and be hospitalized, and these funds will eventually run out, what should I do? After recovering from the illness, she was thinking about how to survive.
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Once, her friend Lena told Yu Fengzhi that the money she put in the stock market had tripled, and Yu Fengzhi's heart lit up with hope. She followed Lena into the Wall Street stock hall, the red and green indices on the big screen were constantly changing, and the crowd had different expressions, some crying and some happy. She suddenly remembered what her father had said: "If my daughter is doing business, she must be a good hand." She decided to give it a go and put some of her money in the stock market.
She began to learn English and study various indicators of the stock market, and within a few months, she could see some clues. She observed for a long time, and finally picked a stock and bought 500 shares. At first, the stock was in a doldrums, and Lena complained that she shouldn't have chosen the one. Yu Fengzhi said: "Just tried it, it doesn't matter if you lose, you should pay the tuition." Later, the stock she picked rose at a slow pace. Two days later, she quickly dumped the well-growing stock and made her first pot of gold.
With a woman's intuition and sensitivity, with the shrewdness inherited from her father, with the accumulation of experience, the rules are thoroughly eaten, her vision is becoming more and more fierce, and her predictive ability is brilliant, and many people have followed her to bet on treasures and become the well-known "oriental stock goddess" on Wall Street.
Kong Xiangxi once asked a friend to spread the word that there was a small bungalow for sale on the top of Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, and the mountain road was narrow and quiet, so he wanted to buy it and give it to Yu Fengzhi. Yu Fengzhi declined, she said: "I bought it myself, and I didn't ask Kong Xiangxi to give it away, and I was kind to him." In Los Angeles, I relied on my economic knowledge to buy and sell stocks, buy a few properties to rent out every surplus, and settle down in the United States. ”
At this time, she is not Zhang Zuolin's daughter-in-law, not Zhang Xueliang's wife, she is just Yu Fengzhi, an ordinary person who supports herself.
From left: Yu Fengzhi, Song Meiling, Song Ziwen
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She knows when to rush in and when to retreat. In her ten years of stock trading, she has accumulated a very considerable fortune. At the height of the stock market, she focused on real estate.
One day, she and her friends went on a trip outside Los Angeles. She found a wasteland of about five thousand square meters. She said to a friend, "I'm going to buy it." The friend said, "You won't be crazy, what can you do by buying it!" Many real estate tycoons predict: "This land will be worthless for many years to come." ”
Three years later, a giant businessman took a fancy to the land and planned to develop it as a golf course, and in the end, Yu Fengzhi earned five or six times the difference. Aim for places rich in life, then sell them, and the snowball of wealth grows bigger and bigger. She bought several mansions, two of which are particularly famous. One is the Springfront Villa once beloved by Ingrid Bergman, and the other is the former home of Elizabeth Taylor. Only that kind of house is enough to match this phoenix from the east.
Once chatting with her grandson, she talked about the history of her struggle: "Do you think grandma really wants to be a rich woman? No, you think wrong. At this age, I still want to break into the mall, firstly, to make me feel that I am still a useful person, and secondly, to let others see that I still have the value of existence. I definitely don't want to be a millionaire, because there is too much money and it is useless, money is something outside the body. ”
Yu Fengzhi (first from right) with foreign friends
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In 1990, Yu Fengzhi said at the moment of his death: "After I died, I was buried in the mountains outside Los Angeles, let me see my distant hometown... I will dig another empty grave next to my grave and leave it to your father. "In this life, he said goodbye to her and was forced to divorce, she never complained about him, she knew that he had his last resort.
In 1991, more than a year after Yu Fengzhi's death, Zhang Xueliang was allowed to visit relatives in the United States. Zhang Luying accompanied her father Zhang Xueliang to see the small white building where Yu Fengzhi lived a year ago. "Dad, my mom bought you a house, in the luxurious residential area of Hollywood movie stars on the top of Beverly Hills, the old home of the famous American movie star Taylor..." Zhao Yidi said. "Yes, it's expensive, it's just astronomical. Most people don't dare to ask about it, but my mother bought it anyway. She said I'll stay with you when you come to the United States. ”
Zhang Luying's eyes were moist when she said this. "The house was tasteful, big and empty all the time. How many people have come to ask, someone has paid a high price. But my mother neither sold nor rented, and she had a few pots of orchids that my father liked in the room. Regularly send people to clean, water the flowers... Dad, if you're going to live in the U.S. for a long time, live there. It's a beautiful and quiet place, which is my mother's heart for you. Zhang Luying said.
But Zhang Xueliang and Zhao Yidi did not choose to go to Los Angeles in the end, but to Hawaii. Yu Fengzhi died or did not wait for the person she had been waiting for all her life, but what did it matter?
Zhang Xueliang and Zhao Yidi had breakfast during the confinement in Taiwan
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The world says that Zhang Xueliang failed Yu Fengzhi, in fact, it is better to say that Zhang Xueliang is not worthy of Yu Fengzhi, in the lonely years in a foreign country, she survived the difficult days alone and had the ability to live independently. For herself, Yu Fengzhi has never lived up to her life and lived a better version of herself, which is something she has always insisted on all her life.