Jet Li: I never hype up my grandfather, Lu Yu: Who is your grandfather? On an ordinary summer afternoon, I sat alone in a café enjoying the cool air conditioning and the rich aroma of coffee. Suddenly, the silence is broken by the sound of a notification on the phone, and a link from a friend is displayed on the screen. Curiosity drove me to click on the link, which was an interview article about Jet Li. The article begins with a mention of Jet Li's rise as a kung fu superstar and his achievements in the international film industry. What caught my attention, however, was the next piece of conversation.
The host Lu Yu asked: "Jet Li, I heard that your success is related to your grandfather, right? Have you ever used your family background to get more opportunities and publicity?" Jet Li smiled slightly, and he stared at Lu Yu's eyes affectionately. "My grandfather was a very amazing man, he was an ordinary farmer, but he had a profound impact on me. However, I never use him as a tool for hype. I believe that true success should be built on one's own ability and hard work. ”
Lu Yu looked puzzled and asked puzzledly, "Who is your grandfather, can you tell me his name?" Jet Li sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in his expression. "Have you ever seen the movie "Shaolin Temple"? The actor who plays Zhou Enlai in it is my grandfather. I was stunned by this answer. Zhou Enlai, the great politician and revolutionary, turned out to be Jet Li's grandfather. This fact made me think deeply about Jet Li as a person and his values.
I think back to when I was a child, there were always people around me who mentioned their family background or wealthy relatives as a way to show off. They believe that this will give them respect and adoration in society. However, this fame-and-fortune-oriented value seems to undermine true equality and respect between people. Jet Li's words reminded me of a story that once happened to me. A friend of mine, Xiao Ming, comes from a very ordinary family. His father was an ordinary worker, and his mother was a retired teacher. Xiao Ming studied hard to Xi since he was a child, and with his talent and hard work, he successfully entered a top university.
However, as he succeeded, he began to suffer from jealousy and suspicion from those around him. Some even believe that he was able to get into this university because of his family background. They believe that Xiao Ming did not succeed by his own efforts, but by using his family's resources to gain privileges. Such accusations made Xiao Ming feel very confused and painful. As I watched this young friend struggle to adjust to the pressure, I began to wonder if we were judging others by the right standards. Whether true success should depend on a person's efforts and abilities, rather than his family background or personal connections.
Jet Li's words triggered me to think deeply about this issue. He did not use his grandfather as capital for speculation, but used his own efforts to build his career and reputation. He emphasized the importance of equality and respect, and made me realize that we should judge a person by real strength, not his family background. This story had a profound impact on me, and I decided to re-examine my own evaluation and perception of others. Since then, I've focused more on my own efforts and abilities rather than relying on names or relationships to achieve success.
In real life, we may not be immune to the influence of our family background, but we can choose how to treat it. We can choose whether to use it as a bragging rights or as motivation to work hard. Jet Li's example tells us that true success is built on one's own hard work and strength. So, from this day forward, I decided not to use other people's family history as a yardstick to measure them. Everyone deserves the opportunity to prove their prowess and receive the respect and honor they deserve. This is not only justice to others, but also respect for oneself.
Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Jet Li and his remarks for making me realize the importance of true equality and respect between people. The pursuit of success through hard work and strength is the path that truly leads us to a bright future. Let us reject prejudice and discrimination, look at everyone with real eyes, and give them the respect and opportunities they deserve. In this way, we can create a better and more just society.