"I am willing to give up my Chinese nationality and voluntarily join the UK!" In 2004, the beautiful host married a British tycoon, and firmly gave up her Chinese nationality, originally wanted to take a step to the sky, but who would have thought that the end was so miserable, nearly half a hundred years old abandoned had to return to China to make a living...
In the spring of 2003, Jiang Feng decided to jump out of his comfort zone and leave his stable job at CCTV to go to the UK for further study. She hopes to learn more knowledge and experience there and open up new possibilities for her life.
On a rainy evening in London, Jiang Feng walked by the Thames, blowing a cool breeze, and his heart was full of loneliness and anxiety. At this time, a handsome man walked by, he stretched out an umbrella to shield her from the rain, and smiled kindly: "Looks like you need this." "This man is Richard Dolby.
The two spent a pleasant afternoon at a café by the Thames. Jiang Feng was attracted by Richard's humor and demeanor, and Richard was also deeply interested in Jiang Feng's intelligence and unique charm. They soon discovered that they had a lot in common with each other, from cultural differences to bits and pieces of life, and the two chatted very speculatively.
Over time, their relationship grew closer. Together, the two visited many of London's attractions, from the British Museum to Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. They also often go for walks in the park together, attend concerts or go to the theater. Richard also took Jiang Feng to his hometown and introduced her to his family and friends.
But when the two talked about the future, Jiang Feng confessed that he was worried about cross-border marriage, especially the parents at home were very disgusted with it. She told Richard that her parents thought the difference between Chinese and Western cultural backgrounds would pose a huge challenge to their marriage, and feared that she would be unhappy in the UK.
Richard understands Jiang Feng's concerns, but he tells her that true love can cross all obstacles. He promised that no matter what happened in the future, he would always be by Jiang Feng's side, supporting her and encouraging her.
With Richard's encouragement and support, Jiang Feng plucked up the courage and had in-depth communication with his parents. After many exchanges and Richard's efforts, in the end, her parents, although still worried, gave the two their blessings.
Life after marriage, on the surface, Jiang Feng is like a princess in a fairy tale, living a luxurious life. The Richard family has a prominent background and a solid family. They live in a historic mansion in central London, surrounded by a private garden full of greenery. Every weekend, there are social events and party invitations, giving Jiang Feng the opportunity to socialize with famous ladies and ladies of British high society.
But underneath this gorgeous exterior, there are some problems that are difficult to cross. First, cultural differences become a chasm between them. Although the two cherished this freshness when they were in love, after marriage, this difference was gradually exposed and became sharp. For example, Jiang Feng is keen on traditional Chinese festivals and wants to celebrate them at home, but Richard disagrees, and even sometimes gets confused and impatient.
In addition, economic pressures are gradually emerging. Although the Richard family was prominent, the family wealth suffered a huge blow due to a series of business mistakes. Richard began to hope that Jiang Feng could go out to work and increase his family income. But for Jiang Feng, who used to be a CCTV host, it is not easy to find a corresponding job in the UK. After trying for a few months, she only found a part-time job teaching British children Chinese.
Over time, the contradictions between the two became more and more intense. Richard becomes prone to anger, while Jiang Feng often feels lonely and lost. She began to miss her days at CCTV, her family and friends.
Eventually, these problems accumulated to an intolerable point. The two tried to solve the problem through marriage counseling, but the results were not ideal. After a long period of reflection and communication, the two decided to break up and end the marriage.
After the divorce, Jiang Feng faced countless challenges. In this strange country of Britain, she has to play multiple roles at once: a mother, a working woman, and a Chinese in a foreign country. Her two children, although still young, are already able to feel the changes in their families. As a mother, Jiang Feng is well aware of her responsibilities, and she is determined to give her children a warm and stable home.
In order to make ends meet, Jiang Feng accepted several part-time jobs. She teaches English children Chinese and also acts as a translator and planner for a number of Sino-English cultural exchange events. In the dead of night, she often sits in front of the window and thinks about her future and how to create a better environment for her children.
She had tried to reconnect with CCTV, hoping to return to her glorious job. But time has passed, CCTV's team has a new face, a new plan, for Jiang Feng, who has been away for many years, it is difficult to find a suitable position for her. Although she regrets this, she also understands that every choice means giving up other possibilities.
Jiang Feng gradually realized that economic independence is not only for life, but also for giving children a carefree childhood. Her experience, especially her cross-border marriage with Richard, made her deeply appreciate the importance of mutual understanding and support between two independent individuals in marriage.
Despite experiencing the failure of a transnational marriage, Jiang Feng was not defeated by life. She firmly believes that as long as she works hard, she will be able to find her place and create a new life.
