In 1974, Zhang Xiaoyan attended a Kuomintang drinking party, and on this special occasion, he briefly met his longed father, Chiang Ching-kuo. However, although Zhang Xiaoyan longed to be close to his father, he did not dare to approach, so he could only leave sadly. This makes people wonder why Zhang Xiaoyan can't recognize his father, and why his surname is Zhang and not Jiang? Zhang Xiaoyan was the illegitimate son of Chiang Ching-kuo and Zhang Yaruo. In 1937, when Chiang Ching-kuo was working in Nanchang, Jiangxi, he met Zhang Yaruo in Xiuwaihui. The affair caused a huge storm because Chiang Ching-kuo had been married to his wife Chiang Fangliang for three years. Although Chiang was a Russian woman and had a cultural gap with Chiang Ching-kuo, their marriage was relatively happy for a while. However, after Chiang Ching-kuo met Zhang Yaruo, a young and beautiful secretary at that time, their marriage began to break down. Zhang Yaruo is a smart and beautiful woman who can help Chiang Ching-kuo's cause and give him spiritual comfort. In this case, Chiang Ching-kuo had to face the trouble, and he did not know how to deal with this complex relationship. In January 1942, Zhang Yaruo secretly gave birth to twins in Guilin, namely Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiaoci.
The birth of the twins put Chiang Ching-kuo in a difficult situation. He hoped to bring them back to Chiang's house, but his father, Chiang Kai-shek, strongly objected. Although Chiang Kai-shek was very dissatisfied with Chiang Ching-kuo's extramarital affair, he was still happy to have two grandchildren. Therefore, according to the genealogy of generations, the two children were named "filial piety" and "filial piety" respectively. However, since they were born out of wedlock, they could only take their mother's surname, which is "chapter". Zhang Yaruo, hoping that his children would be accepted by the Chiang family, began to put pressure on Chiang Ching-kuo to give them a title. Chiang Ching-kuo was caught in a dilemma and was forced to make difficult decisions. On the evening of August 14, 1942, Zhang Yaruo died suddenly after a dinner party, the cause of death is unknown. Many suspect that she was murdered. Chiang Ching-kuo knew that something was strange, but he did not have the courage to investigate. After all, Zhang Yaruo's identity is very sensitive. Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiaoci became the most pitiful children, they were babies more than seven months old when their mother died. They were brought back to their hometown by their grandmother Zhou Jinhua to raise, and because they could not recognize Chiang Ching-kuo, they could only be called uncle and aunt's children by their grandmother. The identities of Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiaoci were covered up by everyone, and even their birthdays were changed.
After they went to school, they were also renamed Zhang Jiaren and Zhang Jiazhi, and few people know their true identities. In 1949, Chiang Ching-kuo decided to bring his family to Taiwan. He found Zhou Jinhua and persuaded her to leave the mainland with her children. Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiaoci came to Taiwan with their grandmother and uncle's family. However, Chiang Ching-kuo did not personally take care of them, but secretly asked his henchman Wang Sheng to send them something to eat and use. Despite the hardships of life, under the care of their grandmother and uncle, Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiaoci grew up, well-behaved and sensible, and studied hard. However, it wasn't until they were in middle school that they gradually learned of their differences and began to ask their grandmother about their background. In 2002, after years of hard work, Zhang Xiaoyan finally realized his wish and won the recognition of the Jiang family. He successfully changed the parental column on his identity card and officially became the son of Chiang Ching-kuo and Zhang Yaruo. In 2004, Chiang Ching-kuo's widow, Chiang Fangliang, died, and Zhang Xiaoyan changed his identity card again and changed his surname to "Chiang". In this process, Zhang Xiaoyan made great efforts, he ran around, found Wang Sheng, Chiang Ching-kuo's confidant at the time, and obtained his proof and support.
Although many twists and turns happened in the early years, in the end, Zhang Xiaoyan successfully returned to his family. However, other descendants of the Chiang family did not recognize this, especially Chiang Ching-kuo's widow Chiang Fangliang and other children. Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiaoci's road to recognizing their ancestors and returning to their ancestors is still full of hardships and difficulties. In order to gain the recognition of this family, Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiaoci studied hard and worked hard, hoping to win the acceptance of the Jiang family through their own efforts. This story tells us that sometimes even if you are related by blood, it does not mean that you can be recognized and accepted by your family. Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiaoci fought for their identities all their lives, and finally realized their wishes. This story makes us think, should people be discriminated against and ostracized because of who they are. Everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their family background. We should respect everyone's efforts and struggles, and not judge them simply because they were born. Let's like the story of Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiaoci, and think about our own attitude towards the identity of others. Do you think people should be discriminated against because of their family background? Do you have a similar story to share?
Jiang Xiaoyan: From the teenager who touched his life to the later years when he finally entered the gate of the Jiang family, since he learned his life when he was a teenager, Jiang Xiaoyan and his brother Zhang Shi have been hovering outside the gate of the Jiang family for half a century. However, the process of knocking on their door took up to 46 years. Today, Chiang Hsiao-yan has become the Chiang family's largest presence in Taiwan, and his son Chiang Wan-an has also stepped into politics to run for mayor of Taipei. After more than half a century of silence, waiting and torture, Jiang Xiaoyan finally stepped into the door of the Jiang family with his own efforts, fulfilling his mother's long-cherished wish and dissolving his father's regrets many years ago. Although it is unknown whether the Zhang brothers can truly gain the respect of the Jiang family, Jiang Xiaoyan is grateful, writing in his autobiography: "Although when I entered the door, the door was empty. The people of the Jiang family have passed away, my grandfather, my father. But my heart was still full of joy, because from now on, my children and their children will not have to linger outside the door. In his autobiography, Jiang Xiaoyan recounts his story from his adolescence to adulthood, revealing his quest for his life and desire for family belonging.
For the Zhang brothers, learning of their background was a major turning point and one of the most important events in their lives. From that moment on, they embarked on a long and tortuous path, trying to enter the interior of the Jiang family and gain the status and respect they deserved. However, the process is full of setbacks and hardships, and they have to face family indifference, the shackles of traditional ideas, and doubts and criticism from the outside world. However, Jiang Xiaoyan and his brothers did not give up, they firmly pursued their own identity, and made great efforts to this end. In his autobiography, Jiang Xiaoyan details the setbacks and torments he and his brothers experienced during this long wait. 46 years is undoubtedly a long and arduous journey for a person. However, Jiang Xiaoyan did not indulge in this suffering, but faced everything with a positive attitude. He believes that with hard work, they will eventually be recognized and accepted. This firm belief gave Jiang Xiaoyan and his brothers endless courage and motivation to persevere towards their goals. What does entering the gate of Jiang's house mean to Jiang Xiaoyan? Although Chiang Hsiao-yan has become the Chiang family's largest presence in Taiwan, he still maintains a grateful heart.
He understood that entering the Jiang family was just the beginning, and it would take time and effort to win the respect and recognition of the family members. However, for Jiang Xiaoyan, the most important thing is his descendants, and he hopes that they will no longer linger outside the gate of the Jiang family like them. He hoped that they could proudly call themselves members of the Jiang family, carrying the glory and responsibility of this family. Looking back at Jiang Xiaoyan's story, we can't help but think, how much influence does a person's life have on his life? For Jiang Xiaoyan and his brothers, learning of their origins was undoubtedly a major turning point, and it set them off on a long and tortuous journey of pursuit. However, they are not defeated by this, but insist on pursuing their own identity and belonging. Their stories show us the importance of one's identity and the courage and perseverance it takes to pursue it. In Jiang Xiaoyan's story, we can also see his deep affection for the family. Although they were once treated indifferently by the family, they did not retaliate or give up. Instead, they chose to stick to their beliefs, and through hard work and struggle, they finally achieved their goals.
Their tenacity and perseverance are inspiring and tell us that in the face of difficulties and setbacks, we should maintain a positive attitude and persist in pursuing our dreams. To sum up, Jiang Xiaoyan and his brothers experienced more than half a century of waiting and setbacks, and finally managed to enter the gate of the Jiang family. Their stories show us a person's desire for identity and family belonging, and the courage and persistence required to pursue this identity and belonging. This story also reminds us that no matter what difficulties and setbacks we encounter, we should persist in pursuing our dreams and strive for them. Finally, I can't help but ask, have you ever had a similar experience or story? What difficulties and challenges have you encountered in pursuing your identity and belonging? Please share your story and thoughts in the comments.