Zhang Zhijian's dream since he was a child was to be an excellent performer, and every time he saw the wonderful performances of actors on TV or in dramas, he couldn't help but yearn for and tirelessly imitate rehearsals.
The father, Mr. Zhang, was an ordinary worker who did not understand and support his son's wishes.
After graduating from high school, Zhang Zhijian found a job at a nearby coal mine and became a boiler worker.
At first, Zhang Zhijian was quite satisfied with the job, after all, he had a stable income. But gradually, he found that this manual labor was too physically demanding, and his interests and dreams were still in the acting career.
His friends around him saw that he had outstanding grades in Xi and frequently persuaded him to go to university or go out to see the world. After thinking about it, Zhang Zhijian finally mustered up the courage to prepare to take the performance professional examination of Jiangsu Renyi.
This decision was strongly opposed by his father. Mr. Zhang thinks that acting is unproductive, and it is the right way to ask his son to work hard and earn money to support his family. Zhang Zhijian resorted to various methods of gentle persuasion and both soft and hard, but his father's attitude remained resolute.
Finally, with the help of the leaders of the human arts profession, the father had to soften his position and reluctantly agreed to his son's choice. When Zhang Zhijian put down his mobile phone and told his father the good news of his examination, although his father's face did not have much joy, he had no complaints.
At Jiangsu Renyi's performance school, Zhang Zhijian met a girl named Zhang Ping. Zhang Ping has waist-length hair, delicate facial features, and a gentle and introverted personality.
Her family is not wealthy, and she dresses plainly, but her gestures reveal a kind of politeness and dignity.
Zhang Zhijian's first impression of Zhang Ping was not bad, and the two often prepared drama performances together in class or in their spare time. Gradually, Zhang Zhijian found that Zhang Ping would often take the initiative to go to dinner and shopping with him, give him small gifts or invite him to watch movies.
Zhang Zhijian didn't pay much attention to it at first, until one day, Zhang Ping plucked up the courage to give him a bouquet of flowers and confess his intentions.
It turned out that Zhang Ping had been secretly in love with Zhang Zhijian for a long time, but she never had the courage to confess. Zhang Zhijian was very surprised and touched by her sincerity. After a period of getting along, the two confirmed their relationship, and Zhang Zhijian was gradually infected by Zhang Ping's long-term love.
Eventually, the two entered the palace of marriage after graduating from college. After marriage, life is plain but happy, and they have always been close to each other, and their relationship is stable and deep.
After graduating from university, Cheung Chi Kin and Cheung Ping joined a local repertory theatre and began their acting careers. At first, Zhang Zhijian could only be assigned to some small roles.
But he was not discouraged, actively devoted himself to every performance, listened to the guidance of directors and old artists, and his acting skills matured day by day.
Three years later, Zhang Zhijian finally won the supporting role of "Xiaoge Lao" in the drama "Ming Dynasty 1566". This is the first time he has had the opportunity to play on the same stage with senior actors.
In order not to lose the precious opportunity, he memorized the lines in advance and repeatedly deliberated on how to interpret the characters. In the end, Zhang Zhijian's excellent acting skills impressed everyone, which also became a turning point for his emergence.
During this period, Zhang Zhijian got acquainted with Wang Jinsong, who was also a drama actor. The two became close friends and often discussed acting skills. Wang Jinsong later successfully transformed into the TV circle, and repeatedly persuaded Zhang Zhijian to come over for development.
With his help, Zhang Zhijian also gradually got more opportunities in TV series, from a supporting role to a leading role, and gradually grew into a popular actor.
A few years after Zhang Ping and Zhang Zhijian were married, her employer in Jiangsu asked to be transferred to the Beijing branch. Zhang Zhijian actually didn't want to leave his familiar hometown, but thinking that this was a new opportunity for his wife's career, he resolutely decided to move to Beijing with his family.
Coming to the unfamiliar Beijing, Zhang Zhijian's acting career was not discouraged. At first, he continued to hone his acting skills on some drama stages, but did not have many opportunities to develop in the television industry.
So he spent a lot of time on his family and became a "full-time family man". In order to share the pressure of his wife, he went out early and returned late every day to take care of the housework.
Zhang Ping often worked overtime after work, so Zhang Zhijian drove to the unit to pick her up from work and go home.
Two years later, under the recommendation of a friend, Zhang Zhijian won an important role in the TV series "In the Name of the People" - Gao Yuliang. This is his first major job in Beijing.
In order to perfectly interpret the extraordinary power of this ordinary person, he put a lot of effort into it. In the end, with this role, he successfully won the Magnolia Award for Best Supporting Actor, which is also a new high (peak) in his career.
After gaining a firm foothold in the TV circle, the 66-year-old Zhang Zhijian continues to be busy, with many works being released every year. For each role, he strives for perfection and constantly thinks about how to better interpret the complex world of the character's heart.
For example, when the crew conditions are limited, he will pay out of his own pocket to buy brand-name props. On another occasion, in order to present the visual effect of winter, he insisted on wearing several layers of cotton clothes to shoot in the scorching heat until he was soaked with sweat.
While his acting career was successful, Zhang Zhijian's family life was also happy. His wife, Zhang Ping, is getting more and more successful in Beijing, and the two have witnessed each other's growth in their respective fields.
Now that the children have grown up and left the family, Zhang Zhijian has more time to spend with his beloved wife. Even when he is not filming at home, he takes care of the housework wholeheartedly, afraid that his wife will work too hard.
Zhang Zhijian often expressed that he would not live up to Zhang Ping's dedication and companionship to him for the rest of his life, and would continue to love and spoil her.