Fateful encounter: Art school classmates get married
On a spring afternoon in 1992, the campus of Nanjing University of the Arts was filled with the atmosphere of youth. Under the shade of the tree, Hou Yong sat alone on the bench, his hands clasped, staring intently at the stage in front of him in a daze.
Suddenly, a clear and moving singing voice came from not far away, Hou Yong was startled, and he raised his head to find the source of the sound. I saw a gorgeous and moving girl humming a song in a low voice by the window on the right side of the stage, as if she was memorizing her lines.
Hou Yong couldn't help but slow down and looked at this girl from afar, she was Shen Rong.
The two are in the same class in the acting department, and Hou Yong has been paying attention to this humble and knowledgeable girl. When her singing lingered, Hou Yong seemed to have fallen into a dream.
He plucked up the courage to slowly walk to Shen Rong's side, and finally mustered up the courage to show her his heart.
Fortunately, Shen Rong also quietly liked this silent and steady boy. But at that time, campus romance was strictly forbidden, and the two had to meet secretly and occasionally hold hands and walk outside the school.
As soon as they were young and relaxed, the relationship between the two deepened.
After graduating in 1992, Shen Rong was assigned to the Nanjing Repertory Troupe, while Hou Yong went to the Army Art Troupe. Although the two work in different places, their relationship has warmed up to the point where they can't extricate themselves.
After careful consideration, they decided to officially register as husband and wife, despite all the resistance.
The days after marriage are not all smooth sailing, and the busy work makes the days of separation between the two places are mostly the same. But every time I think of the other party's gentle and considerate appearance, the longing for being in a different place arises spontaneously.
Shen Rong gradually became famous with her excellent acting skills, while Hou Yong's career development was relatively stable.
As time went on, the married life of the two became more and more dull. In 2009, Shen Rong suddenly filed for divorce from Hou Yong. It turned out that she was suffering from an incurable disease and was unable to conceive a child for Hou Yong.
She didn't want to be a burden to her husband, so she had no choice but to leave. Hou Yong was very reluctant, and a year of stalemate failed to save this fateful love.
One day in 2010, the two who had signed the divorce walked out of the law firm with red eyes. They were speechless and could only leave separately by tacitly.
20-year gap little wife: life is sweet but childless
In the winter of 2017, a hotel in Beijing was filled with a festive atmosphere. Hou Yong, 50, was dressed in a custom-made suit, and his face was full of rare joy.
He straightened his tie over and over again, waiting for his bride, Wang Rui, who was more than 20 years his junior, to walk across the red carpet and walk with him into the auditorium.
In fact, Wang Rui and Hou Yong's acquaintance was purely accidental. On a rainy night more than a year ago, Wang Rui and her girlfriend went to the bar to warm up, and after listening to a small drama performance, she hurriedly ran backstage to find her lost mobile phone.
Unexpectedly, the backstage is the lounge of the increasingly famous young and middle-aged actor Hou Yong.
The moment the two met their eyes, Wang Rui only felt that his eyes lit up. She recognized the handsome and golden man in front of her as her idol. Hou Yong was also deeply attracted by Wang Rui's youthful and beautiful appearance, and took the initiative to ask for her contact information.
Wang Rui was a loyal fan of Hou Yong, and she was ecstatic to be favored by idols. The two began to contact and date frequently, and the relationship between the two heated up rapidly.
It didn't take long for Hou Yong to formally propose to Wang Rui.
Faced with the idol's marriage proposal, Wang Rui was so excited that he couldn't sleep. She simulated her married life countless times in her dreams, fantasizing about growing old sweetly with Hou Yong. So, she readily agreed to Hou Yong's marriage proposal.
Now, the dignified and beautiful bride Wang Rui is slowly pacing. She smiled sweetly, took Hou Yong's hand, and the two solemnly swore in front of the priest and officially stepped into the palace of marriage.
The married life is as sweet as Wang Rui imagined, she does her best to take care of her loving husband, and Hou Yong is also meticulous to her. The two often wander the streets and alleys of Beijing, and their sweet and loving appearance contrasts sharply with the age gap.
However, what worries Hou Yong's parents is that the newlyweds have no plans to have children. Wang Rui is still young and can wait, but Hou Yong has reached the age where he must have an heir as soon as possible.
The two of them were not in a hurry about this, and just let the time pass.
At the same time, Hou Yong's ex-wife Shen Rong is still living alone in her hometown of Nanjing. She lives in an old house she bought, living in a tight situation and her work is not going well.
The ultimate ending of the third marriage: a happy life or a shortcoming?
After three marriages, Hou Yong, who is currently living sweetly with his third wife, who is 20 years younger than him, is in his 50s.
Looking back, his first marriage in 18 years was his most infatuated but also the most helpless. and Shen Rong, who is also a student of the acting department, were a match made in heaven, but they had no choice but to divorce due to dystocia and no children.
This has also become an indelible regret in Hou Yong's heart.
Although his second wife, Pan Yuchen, gave birth to a daughter for him, this old friendship eventually ended in failure due to less gathering and more separation. The only flesh and blood left behind now lives with his mother in his hometown in Liaoning.
Now, Wang Rui has a deep love for Hou Yong, and the two live very affectionately. But Wang Rui is young and beautiful, and after all, he can't make up for Hou Yong's desire for flesh and blood.
Can life really be fulfilled? This is a question worthy of Hou Yong's deep thought. Perhaps, for him, the greatest regret can never be remedied. The only thing he can do is to cherish the people in front of him more and live up to this life.