1924-1949: Zhong Xinghuo's youthful years of chasing ideals
In 1924, Zhong Xinghuo was born in an extremely poor family in Shandong. When he was still an infant, he was adopted by a scholarly family surnamed Zhao, and his adoptive parents named him "Zhao Jinsheng".
Jin Sheng has been extremely passionate about literary writing since he was a child, and was admitted to the Department of Literature of Shandong University after high school, and began to pursue his knowledge and literary dreams. In order to pursue his ideals, he took a far-reaching stage name "Zhong Xinghuo", hoping that he could be a "spark" in the crowd and emit his own light and heat.
However, the reality is far more cruel than ideal. Jin Sheng, who was still in college, was arranged by his adoptive parents to a political marriage with a rich girl named Chen Qian. Jin Sheng didn't dare to disobey the decision of his adoptive parents, so he had to give in and register his marriage with Chen Qian, who had never met.
Not long after marriage, Chen Qian soon gave birth to her eldest daughter.
In the late 40s of the 20th century, during the war years, Jin Sheng resolutely decided to drop out of school and devote himself to the Liberation War. He went south to join the art troupe, changed his military uniform, and began to fight side by side with his comrades in the army.
His wife, Chen Qian, held her young daughter and faced the hardships of life alone.
In 1949, Jin Sheng entered Shanghai with the army, and he was assigned to the Shanghai Film Studio and officially became a film actor. His wife and her two daughters came to Shanghai to reunite with him.
The family of five lives on his meager monthly salary of 28 jiao. In order to become an excellent film actor, he did not hesitate to sacrifice half of his salary to study Xi in the cinema.
His wife, Chen Qian, raised three daughters and took on the responsibility of the family.
1950-1979: A small fortune in a successful career
In 1950, Zhong Xinghuo starred in his first film "Farmhouse" and began his screen career. Despite being just an unknown village chief character, he befriended his friend and future partner, Qin Yi.
During this period, Zhong Xinghuo watched a large number of excellent movies at home and abroad without interruption, carefully figured out the characters' personalities, and practiced his unique acting skills.
In the 50s of the 20th century, Zhong Xinghuo became a well-known actor as he wished, and successfully created the image of the workers and peasants in many main theme movies, and gradually emerged on the screen.
In 1959, he completed two masterpieces, "Nie Er" and "New Biography of a Veteran", both of which were selected as tribute films for the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In the same year, he starred in "Today I Rest", and the image of Ma Tianmin as a policeman was even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and he became famous for a while.
In 1960, Zhong Xinghuo co-starred with his friend Qin Yi in the giant production "Li Shuangshuang". His wonderful acting skills won the film the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Picture, Qin Yi won Best Actress, and he himself won Best Supporting Actor.
While his career is getting better, Zhong Xinghuo has also been imprisoned for political campaigns. His wife, Chen Qian, never gave up and supported this crumbling home alone.
Her three daughters also grew up safely under her careful care.
However, the good times did not last long, and in 1979, Chen Qian died suddenly due to illness. The departure of his wife was an imaginary blow to Zhong Xinghuo. He spent the most difficult days of his life in great grief.
1979-1982: Sudden changes
In 1979, Chen Qian, who was ill, did not survive the devastation of the disease after all, and ended up with an aging appearance. The sudden death of his wife hit Zhong Xinghuo hugely, and he fell into unprecedented pain and confusion.
The once warm home lost its backbone in a blink of an eye, and he sat alone in a deserted room, facing loneliness and helplessness.
The three daughters are all married and are not close to their father. They think that Zhongxinghuo has forgotten Chen Qian's life's dedication and did not give due mourning and remembrance.
After seeing that their father wanted to renew their marriage, they collectively expressed strong opposition.
In search of spiritual sustenance, Zhong Xinghuo married a nurse named Zhu Yunyi in 1982. The latter has a similar experience, being a single mother who carries a heavy load.
The two were introduced to each other by a friend, and they fell in love with each other. For a while, Zhong Xinghuo saw hope and began to think about a happy life with his new love.
However, he was surprised by the opposition of his daughters. The trio not only took a tough attitude, but also teamed up to put pressure on him. Zhong Xinghuo was depressed about this, and the betrayal of his daughters made him unable to let go.
The family has been a stranger for many years.
1982-2014: Harmony and a new life
In the face of his daughter's strong opposition, Zhong Xinghuo still registered his marriage in 1982 and officially married Zhu Yunyi as his wife. After marriage, the two lived a small life, and they moved eight times before finally having their own nest.
Unable to carry hands on their shoulders or lift their feet, the two elders began a simple but happy life hand in hand.
I wish Yunyi meticulous care for her wife. Every time Zhong Xinghuo goes out to work and film, she always carries a big burden behind her. It was a magical treasure chest that would provide her husband with everything he needed for the whole day.
In their spare time, the old couple likes to go out to taste delicacies from all over the world. Zhong Xinghuo has a slight seafood allergy, and Zhu Yunyi always meticulously checks the ingredients to ensure that her husband's diet is safe.
In 1991, the 67-year-old Zhong Xinghuo completed the last film shooting and officially retired from the film industry. After retiring, he spent his old age in peace under the careful care of Zhu Yunyi.
In the winter of 2014, Zhong Xinghuo died of illness at the age of 91. Before he died, he told his partner about his last wish to "keep everything simple". I wish Yunyi to bid farewell to her beloved wife, and her big burden can finally be temporarily unloaded.
2014-2023: Widow's longing and daughter's guilt
Zhong Xinghuo's death had a profound impact on Zhu Yunyi, who was in her 70s. She suddenly lost the center of her life, and washed her face with tears at home all day, and her longing for her wife was overflowing.
In the first year, Zhu Yunyi still maintained the Xi of taking care of his wife's life. She would mechanically set the table's chopsticks for two, prepare her husband's medicines, and look forward to his return.
It wasn't until one day she broke down and cried that she slowly got out of the pain.
The lonely Zhu Yunyi's deep affection for his wife is tearful. And whether the daughters felt emotional when they learned of their father's death, whether they regretted the decision they made when they were young and frivolous, whether they wanted to mend the broken father-daughter relationship?
More than 30 years of disconnection have made this family relationship irreparable. Maybe the daughters can only recall their father's bits and pieces in the silence of the night, every word and deed: this is the only "reunion time" they can spend with Zhong Xinghuo.
epilogue
Zhong Xinghuo's life can be described as full of adventures, but it was also full of enthusiasm, and finally realized his ideals and left outstanding artistic achievements. As ordinary people, it is difficult for us to imagine the courage and wisdom to love life after going through ups and downs like him.
The tragic rupture of his relationship with his biological daughter is the most poignant and embarrassing part of this story. We can't change the existing ending, we can only understand the truth of life from the bits and pieces.
The most profound lesson contained in this is to cherish the person in front of you and repair the broken relationship in time.
The road is long, and the coming day is long. While there is still time and opportunity, let us grasp every moment of staying with our loved ones. Just like Zhu Yunyi's care and care for Zhong Xinghuo in every possible way, she is so infatuated and affectionate.
This persistent love is enough to touch every heart that retains kindness.