In the summer of 1981, 19-year-old Chen Chong ushered in the highlight moment of his life. A youth movie "Little Flower" made her famous in the entertainment industry, winning the Best Actress of the Hundred Flowers Award that year, becoming the youngest actress in history.
Chen Chong, who was a smash hit, could have continued to take advantage of the victory and put more works into shooting. However, she made a decision that shocked industry insiders - she gave up her glamorous career on the set and chose to go to the United States to learn English and Xi broaden her horizons.
At the moment before leaving, Chen Conflict was a little stretched. Will the foreign language skills she have always been proud of be enough for her to gain a foothold in this strange country?
The only thing that is certain is that Chen Chong did not choose comfort, but the opportunity to chase his dreams. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, she will definitely rise to the occasion and smile proudly.
The first few months after arriving in the United States were long nights for Chen Chong. Severe cultural differences and financial pressures caught her off guard. Although he had been mentally prepared, when he was really forced to leave his comfort zone to survive and work hard, Chen Chong couldn't help but have red eyes.
Working day and night to barely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses, Chen Chong even had to endure public ridicule from his boss while washing dishes in a restaurant. "I just want to see if you can mix in the United States."
Faced with the hurt of sharp words, she could only bury her head in the dishes without saying a word, and let her tears and foaming water mix together.
The various encounters of life in the United States have taught Chen Chong to forbearance and temper his will. When she looks back on the past one day, I wonder if she will remember those years of bitter struggle in a foreign land.
It is the tragedy and greatness of breaking through barriers and starting anew.
In 1987, Chen Chong, who has been developing in the United States for many years, finally ushered in his masterpiece - the Chinese masterpiece "The Last Emperor" produced by the Academy Awards.
The actor of this cooperation is still the popular superstar Zunlong. Two top performers from very different countries joined forces to present a wonderful performance that shocked the world. Chen Chong has also truly established himself in the international film industry in such a world-class production.
The two off the screen are more like a pair made in heaven. The reporter captured pictures of them walking and shopping on the beach alone. Zunlong said frankly that Chen Chong was his angel, and the relationship between the two was much better.
In the crew, Zunlong will massage and relax Chen Chong before the two of them play against each other. They are as intimate as all ordinary couples who love each other. It's just that in the end, Chen Chong found another man and started his own family. But this legendary encounter is unforgettable for her life.
If the first marriage in her life taught Chen Chong how to love, then the encounter with her second husband made her understand what it means to be loved. At the age of 31, Chen Chong met Peter, a famous American heart specialist.
The two fell in love at first sight and soon entered the palace of marriage. The gentle and elegant Peter gave her all the care and understanding, and this time, Chen Chong found the right person.
I wanted to have a child with my lover, but due to an accidental miscarriage and physical condition, it was fruitless. What a pain and loss it is for this couple who are preparing to become parents. For the sake of their children, they decided to scrape together money to go back to China to adopt.
This could have been a great joy in life, but it ended in tragedy. The choice of that year has become an indelible pain in Chen Chong's heart.
In 1997, Chen Chong and her husband happily returned to China to adopt twins. The staff at the orphanage presented them with a birthday gift, two delicate pearl necklaces.
"We got two pearls of Guangxi. Chen Chong's mother burst into tears with excitement. I thought I could bring warmth to the two little girls, but it backfired.
A year later, Chen Chong gave birth to two daughters. Four children were too much of a burden for her, and her energy and time were stretched. Faced with a dilemma, she passed the twins to someone else.
The decision sparked widespread controversy, with everyone questioning Chen's humanity. Faced with the pursuit and interception of reporters, she cried and bowed to apologize: "I really tried my best......" This has become a stain on the road of acting, and it will never be rubbed.
Today, Chen Chong's acting career has lasted for 40 years. She witnessed her transformation from a young girl to a senior actress to a motherly woman.
Many classic roles have bloomed and circulated on the big screen through her interpretation. I have also experienced many ups and downs in marriage and relationships in my life. Only the phrase "you Chinese" is still difficult to turn over and has become the original sin of the entertainment industry.
On the day his daughter graduated from Harvard University, tears of relief blurred Chen Chong's eyes. She is honored for all her efforts and choices.
can finally stand at a new starting point in life and continue to write legends with one work after another. After all, she is still the girl who dared to let go of the throne of the queen at the age of 15 and rushed out of her comfort zone to pursue her dreams.
"No matter how high or far I fly, I am the Chen Chong who has not changed his original intention."