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In China's media circle, those who can be as stable as Mount Tai at the top of CCTV are the leaders in the media industry, and Li Xiuping is just one of the best.
She, with her outstanding broadcasting skills, won the "Golden Microphone Award" in 2009 and became the brightest female news anchor in the eyes of countless people. However, her life has not been smooth sailing, and she has faced three college entrance examination failures, but it is these setbacks that have honed her perseverance and unyielding character. Her final victory came from her perseverance in her dreams and confidence in herself.
Since childhood, Li Xiuping has lived in a middle-class family, her father is a professional engineer and her mother is a respected teacher in the school. The warm education at home has laid a solid foundation for her life path. Winter snowflakes often bring the moment she looks forward to most, because it means that her father, who works long hours, will come home with her favorite persimmon cake hidden in her pocket. These warm details not only make her full of deep attachment to home, but also form her stable and tenacious character.
Academically, she was once the pride of her class, but the challenges of high school put her under pressure and her grades continued to decline. The failure of the college entrance examination was like a huge shadow hanging over her, and her dream seemed to become unattainable. However, the warm support of home made her never give up. When she faced a third time losing the college entrance examination, fate opened another door for her.
In 1983, she learned about the enrollment of the Beijing Broadcasting Institute. Although it was an artistic direction, Li Xiuping decided to try. Unexpectedly, her excellent pronunciation and natural demeanor won the favor of the interviewer. At the moment of learning that she was admitted, Li Xiuping seemed to see the bright road ahead, and her tenacity and perseverance were best rewarded.
Although Li Xiuping's father does not talk much, he is extremely proud of his daughter's success. At that moment, he didn't say much, just said calmly: "Girl, pour me a glass of wine." These words contain the depth and heaviness of a father's love.
Behind that affectionate note, Li Xiuping understood for the first time the true meaning of his father's love like a mountain. At the beginning of the new semester, her father quietly hid a message in his luggage: "Be diligent in learning, simple in living, and good in doing." ”
As she rummaged through her clothes, this sudden warmth made the corners of her eyes moist. She treasured the piece of paper and placed it in the stationery box she took every day, making it a guideline to remind herself to move forward. That note accompanied her for four whole years.
In the past four years, Li Xiuping has persevered in improving himself. Before reading the manuscript, she always makes sure that the pronunciation of each word is correct. Although she has been praised by male classmates many times, she has no distractions and only wants to perfect her broadcasting skills. In the summer of 1985, she entered Qingdao TV with that persistence and began a three-month internship. There, she humbly learned, followed senior announcers, and accumulated every valuable experience.
At that time, manuscripts were mostly handwritten, and the handwriting was sometimes blurred. Li Xiuping, on the other hand, is extremely strict with every word. On one occasion, she had a heated discussion with a reporter over a single word, until she turned to the dictionary to prove it. The reporter was impressed by her excellence. It is this attitude of taking every detail seriously that laid a solid foundation for her to enter CCTV in the future.
After graduating from university, Li Xiuping first joined Gansu Television. Just two years later, she was selected for an internship at CCTV for her outstanding performance, and then officially became a member of it. Just entered CCTV, was recommended as part of "News Network". At that time, almost every household would watch "News Network" on time, which made her feel pressured, but she never flinched, knowing that opportunity was for those who were ready.
October 13, 1989, was an important day in her life, when she made her debut in News Network. Arriving at the TV station early, she devoted herself to preparation. I read the manuscript silently many times in my heart in order to keep talking. However, at the moment when the camera lit up, her heart beat faster and she was extremely nervous. Fortunately, Xing Qibin was by her side to encourage, holding her hand and gently comforting.
She gently soothed her hand and murmured, "Believe in yourself, you have this ability." With the first sound of "News Network" being broadcast, Li Xiuping quickly adjusted to the best state. In just half an hour, although her nerves were tight, with a deep foundation and a deep understanding of the manuscript, she never made a single mistake. As a window for national and even global audiences, the hosts of the news network shoulder higher expectations.
It is said that the station explicitly forbids female anchors to wear jewelry on camera. But once, Li Xiuping mistakenly brought the necklace after the holiday, and found that the necklace could not be removed when he was close to the live broadcast. In an emergency, the leader intervened to stop her decision, and she appeared in the camera wearing a necklace. At that time, her heart was turbulent, and she was worried that this mistake would affect the quality of the show and the audience's evaluation. However, unexpectedly, after the show, she received praise from the audience. This made her previously apprehensive heart finally let go.
For 26 years, from the age of 26 to 52, Li Xiuping has always been loyal to "News Network". During this time, she has maintained short hair that is ear-lengthening, exuding a solemn and soft temperament. Every year the days are like water, with her extraordinary talent, she was promoted to the chief female anchor of CCTV. However, the story behind it is not satisfactory. She went through an unhappy marriage and then remarried to a man 10 years her senior.
In 1992, not long after Li Xiuping first joined CCTV, he was urged by his parents to make his home when he went home for the New Year. Under the arrangement of her family, she met Fan Yu, an engineer from her hometown. The two of them are like fish in water, and the sweetness is extraordinary. Despite being separated for a long time, they bonded over the phone. But as time passed, work and distance gradually consumed the enthusiasm of the two. After a rational assessment, they chose to end the relationship.
After the divorce, Li Xiuping was deeply involved in work, trying to forget the scars of the past. Although her friends around her have introduced her to many partners, she is always vigilant and does not want to step into the trap again. However, fate is not the case. In 2005, she met a gentleman 10 years her senior. The two developed deep feelings because of their shared interest in journalism and culture. Perhaps because of the age gap, he always understood and tolerated her, bringing her warmth and dependence.
Li Xiuping is well aware of the difficulties in life. Even though she was busy with work, whenever the phone screen showed a missed call, she could guess that he was silently waiting. Remembering those days of late return, there was always a bowl of warm millet porridge at home, and it was he who took care of her negligent stomach for work. Such carefulness and thoughtfulness made Li Xiuping feel that perhaps, he was the person who was destined. So, the two joined hands and entered a sweet marriage.
After marriage, the pace of the two did not slow down. But unlike Li Xiuping's previous experience, in this marriage, they are well aware of each other's efforts, tolerant and supportive of each other. In Li Xiuping's heart, he had his mother's dream. But as an advanced maternal age, that desire for a new life comes with potential risks. When reminded by the doctor, the husband said firmly: "Your safety comes first." This unconditional concern warmed Li Xiuping's heart.
The years have passed, and although Li Xiuping now has no children to accompany, that regret has not diminished the relationship between her and her husband. On the contrary, their tacit understanding and sweetness with each other only increased.
Since 2015, Li Xiuping has chosen a behind-the-scenes role, which has allowed her to spend more time with her husband. At night, the two often walk together, allowing the gentle moonlight and gentle wind to witness their deep love.
Perhaps, some people will regret that Li Xiuping gave up the opportunity to become a mother, and some people worry about their loneliness in old age. But for Li Xiuping, this is her life, her own choice.
Without children, they still travel happily and freely, reading and hiking the mountains. Who knows the way forward? Families with children are not necessarily alone, and vice versa.