Lin Yongjian was born in an ordinary family in Qingdao, Shandong Province, his father was a worker, and his mother worked in a textile factory. Since elementary school, Lin Yongjian has shown a strong talent for drama, and often plays the leading role in the school's theatrical performances, winning numerous awards.
However, in the eyes of his classmates, his appearance is mediocre, and his facial features are not exquisite. Many assert that he will never have a connection with art in the future.
After graduating from high school, Lin Yongjian filled in the acting major of the Drama Academy, but was eliminated in the third round of interviews. The huge blow made him have to go to a remote waterworks after graduation and become an ordinary worker.
At first, his mother advised him not to give up on his dreams easily. Three years later, Lin Yongjian finally mustered up the courage to participate in the selection of the Qingdao Repertory Theatre at his doorstep, and was successfully admitted with his solid basic skills.
The mentor appreciated his acting skills and tailor-made several supporting roles specifically for him.
Lin Yongjian, who spent four years in the Qingdao Repertory Theatre, gradually grew into a well-known young actor. His passion for the performing arts has never waned.
In order to give himself a broader stage, he later went south to work in the Guangzhou Repertory Theatre for eight years, accumulating rich stage experience. Finally, at the age of 29, he was admitted to the Beijing Kongzheng Drama Troupe, and was able to realize his dream of becoming famous in the highest palace of Chinese art.
Lin Yongjian has a warm and cheerful personality, and after coming to Beijing, he has made a large group of like-minded friends in the theater circle. He has a hobby of entertaining, and often makes appointments with three or five confidants with great interest, goes to the tavern at the edge of the actor's village to eat, drink and sing, and talk freely about his life ideals.
Among them, the best with him is an actress named Zhou Dongqi. In private, everyone praises this Miss Zhou as the goddess of the repertory troupe, not only sweet and moving, but also remarkable acting skills.
One day after rehearsal, Lin Yongjian found Zhou Dongqi absent-mindedly in the props room. It turned out that she had just had a big fight with her boyfriend and was in a very low mood. So in a flash of light, Lin Yongjian decided to take her out for a walk immediately.
Without saying a word, he called a few familiar friends and went straight to their favorite KTV. Lin Yongjian paid out of his own pocket and booked the largest box, which made Zhou Dongqi sing to his satisfaction and happiness.
From that day on, Zhou Dongqi's heart was impressed by this generous and considerate friend.
That year, Lin Yongjian's father unfortunately died of illness at the age of 65. In front of the hospital bed, the old man held his son's hand tightly and told him to follow the natural order and start a family as soon as possible.
Before leaving, he hopes to see Lin Yongjian find true love and form a warm home. His father's portrait is placed in his apartment in Beijing, reminding Lin Yongjian of such a wish every day.
Three months later, an old friend in the theater industry half-jokingly suggested to Lin Yongjian: You can consider being with Zhou Dongqi. Lin Yongjian nodded silently, this thought lingered once it appeared.
So one weekend night, he mustered all the courage to invite Zhou Dongqi to dinner. The two ate absent-mindedly by candlelight, during which Lin Yongjian wanted to speak several times.
In the end, when the night was dark, Lin Yongjian blushed and whispered his heart, while Zhou Dongqi hesitated for a long time before nodding lightly. A week later, the simple wedding was completed in the presence of a few of the closest friends.
On the wedding night, Lin Yongjian excitedly called his dying mother to report the good news.
Lin Yongjian and Zhou Dongqi are emotionally at odds and often quarrel over money. In front of outsiders, Lin Yongjian is always generous and often considerate.
But when dealing with his wife, he became extremely scrooge-like. When the two of them go out to eat on weekends, he will choose some remote and deserted restaurants due to the price; When his wife wants to buy designer clothes, he will also try to persuade him to change to a bargain.
As a recognized fashion goddess in the drama circle, Zhou Dongqi's pursuit of quality life is her life creed. This became the "source of living water" for the newlyweds.
Fortunately, Lin Yongjian is still very concerned about his parents-in-law. Every time his parents have a birthday, he always prepares thoughtful gifts in advance. My mother-in-law occasionally had minor illnesses such as fear of cold, and Lin Yongjian also bought medicine to take care of her as soon as possible.
In the face of such a hard-working and considerate son-in-law, the mother-in-law is very satisfied, and often says that she is more relieved than her own son. Lin Yongjian's hard-working and benevolent face gradually touched the hearts of his father-in-law and mother-in-law.
When Zhou Dongqi became pregnant again, Lin Yongjian took the initiative to put down his busy filming work and took on all the housework at home. He began to learn how to make Xi various dishes, fearing that it would affect the health of the mother and the fetus, and he was careful every time he cooked, for fear of making mistakes.
At the same time, he patiently accompanied his wife for walks and chats, monitoring her mood changes. Zhou Dongqi also gradually understood her husband's frugal intentions and lost many misunderstandings.
After the birth of their first child, Lin Yongjian worked harder, but still found time to spend time with his family. He would personally teach his son to read and play the piano, and play in the park with him.
Twenty years later, Lin Yongjian is no longer a drama actor working hard in Beijing, but a happy backbone of a family of four. He began to reduce the number of filming and focus more on spending time with his family.
Now they often travel hand in hand and feel the fragrance of happiness in the bits and pieces of life. Twenty years from scratch have witnessed the sweet love nest they have built hand in hand.