Zhang Xiaocheng, who was still a Xi commentator at the time, met her for the first time at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. At that time, the women's diver Guo Jingjing was already a celebrity on the screen, and another girl, Wu Minxia, was her silent partner.
But for Zhang Xiaocheng, the girl who was shaded by the side light caught his attention even more. The faint stubbornness and tenacity in Wu Minxia's eyes when diving in the monitor shocked him, which was different from the calm confidence of others.
That kind of indescribable love at first sight made this taciturn young man can't help but be moved. He had every chance to hear her name, and once even lost his words about such a beautiful pair of legs.
The silent crush soon turned into a direct conversation in 2010, and a year later they were secretly together. Zhang Xiaocheng found that Wu Minxia was actually a listener compared to the indifference of the first impression, and he was happy to share the latest jokes with her to get through the difficult time in her training.
Even though the future is full of unknowns and other people's doubts, Zhang Xiaocheng knows that he has found the girl he likes. She used to only glance at her from a distance on the screen, but she became the true love that he had to protect with all his courage.
And this heart finally blossomed after 7 years of torture of underground love, and the answer was revealed that they wanted to go to the white end together.
After the successful confession, Zhang Xiaocheng and Wu Minxia began a 7-year underground relationship. In the face of many difficulties, they did not choose to go public, but carefully maintained this relationship.
For Ms. Wu, she was at the peak of her athletic career. Preparing for London 2012 is a top priority and nothing can interfere with training.
She couldn't bear all kinds of external pressure that the exposure of her relationship might bring, so she chose to deal with it in a low-key manner.
And Zhang Xiaocheng also understands her situation. He understands the harsh scrutiny that public figures face, and his girlfriend's priority can only be to stand on the podium as scheduled. So the two tacitly reached a consensus and went through the long waiting years side by side.
Even harder is the questioning from the families on both sides. The difference in lifestyle and growth background, coupled with Zhang Xiaocheng's limited economic conditions at that time, Wu Minxia's parents were always worried that their daughter would suffer.
Although Zhang Xiaocheng tried his best to please his elders, they still hoped that their daughter would eventually find the right person.
Until the end of the 2012 London Olympics, Wu Minxia decided to make a comeback to the Rio Olympics, she chose herself without hesitation, and Zhang Xiaocheng once again promised to accompany her through the last journey.
That was the biggest obstacle on their love path, but in the end, they couldn't separate the two hearts.
In 2016, with the end of the Rio Olympics, Wu Minxia ended her sports career with honor. And she and Zhang Xiaocheng also ushered in an important moment of love openness.
Originally, the two kept it secret because the latter blurted out that Wu Minxia was his girlfriend in an interview. instantly alarmed the public eye, Zhang Xiaocheng was even more popular than his girlfriend's gold medal for a while.
The boy who confessed frankly no longer has the low-key and shyness of the past. He publicly expressed his love and support for Wu Minxia, and the content spread all over the major entertainment pages. I didn't expect the belated straight man cancer to circle so many fans at once.
Wu Minxia herself was amused by his actions, joking that Zhang Xiaocheng was an opportunity to crush her. In fact, off camera, she was more moved by her boyfriend's understanding and dedication to chasing her dreams.
The bits and pieces they have experienced together have long been integrated into their blood and bones, and the criticism and blessings of outsiders cannot change this fact. So when Zhang Xiaocheng knelt down on one knee in front of him, Wu Minxia was ready to spend the next chapter of her life with him.
In 2017, Zhang Xiaocheng carefully planned a trip that he said would go. At first, Wu Minxia thought it was just an ordinary weekend leisure, but she didn't know that it was her boyfriend's warm marriage proposal ceremony that greeted her.
Zhang Xiaocheng took her to a small stone bridge 88 meters long. This bridge is built in the mountains, with pink peach blossoms on both sides, and the mountains are full of spring. A wreath in the shape of a "Mobius ring" is placed in the center, symbolizing that the two hearts have gone through various ways to meet again.
Wu Minxia saw him standing by the wreath in a suit, and the excited expressions of his parents on both sides, and her eyes turned red instantly. She knew that this man who had always loved her deeply wanted to spend his life with her seriously.
There are 88 green leaves on the wreath, which means that they can grow old together in the future. The breeze blew, and a few petals fell to Wu Minxia's palm.
She couldn't help but think of 7 years ago, it was also an unsigned text message that gave comfort to her most difficult time.
In a word, they have gone through so many ups and downs before finally ushering in the day of love results. Zhang Xiaocheng knelt down on one knee and put a ring on her that symbolized her oath.
Wu Minxia couldn't cry anymore and accepted her boyfriend's sincere marriage proposal.
In 2012, at the wedding of Guo Jingjing and Huo Qigang, they also wanted to find a satisfactory other half for Wu Minxia. At that time, Guo Jingjing's uncle Huo Qishan was in favor of Wu Minxia.
But she did not hesitate to give up this wealthy marriage. Because at this time, Wu Minxia already had her boyfriend Zhang Xiaocheng who was silently accompanying her. He is not as famous and wealthy as the son of a prominent family, but he has protected her through the most difficult times in his own way.
Perhaps, looking at the original choice ten years later, Wu Minxia will definitely not regret the opportunity she gave up. Because she found a soulmate who was destined for three lives, and this person was Zhang Xiaocheng, who had been with her for 13 years.
Although they have been in love for a long time and the original differences are very large, their relationship has not faded. Zhang Xiaocheng's seemingly ordinary but attentive actions moved Wu Minxia again and again.
For example, although the conditions are limited, every detail of the marriage proposal ceremony carefully planned for her is full of his sincere and affectionate heart. True love is the rarest. Wu Minxia's choice has also inspired countless ordinary couples who struggle silently like them, believing that sincerity and dedication are the foundation of long-term work. Giving up her false name and achieving happiness is also the state of life she wants.