On a hot summer day in 1952, the Tang family in Qingdao, Shandong Province gave birth to their only son, Tang Guoqiang. Tang's father and Tang's mother are both medical staff working in a small local hospital, and they work tirelessly to treat patients and save people on weekdays, and have won the respect of those around them.
Tang Guoqiang was cheerful and lively since he was a child, and his parents originally hoped that he would inherit the family business of a doctor in the future. However, this mischievous child has always had a soft spot for performing arts, and in his spare time he is either bouncing on the playground or chasing the big cars of the repertory troupe.
After graduating from secondary school, Tang plucked up the courage to propose to his parents that he wanted to work in a local amateur drama troupe. The knowledgeable and wise parents, although a little worried, acquiesced to their son's interest and pursuit of theatrical performance.
Tang Guoqiang, who wants to be a star, is very happy and can finally start to realize his dream.
In the repertory troupe, Tang Guoqiang started from the most basic work and was willing to do anything. He was diligent and dedicated, and soon became a young actor who was valued by the director. This laid a solid foundation for Tang Guoqiang to emerge in the film and television industry in the future.
Tang Guoqiang, who is in his early 20s, was fortunate to meet Sun Tao through participating in the movie "South China Sea". During the filming of the day, Sun Tao, who was wearing a white coat, was focusing on checking the bodies of the actors, and Tang Guoqiang was deeply attracted by her sweet smile and quiet temperament at a glance.
It turned out that Sun Tao was a young female doctor, born in a military family, with the best education, and outstanding appearance and temperament. And she works weekdays, and she also fell in love with Tang Guoqiang, who loves performing arts, at first sight.
Although the family objected to the soldier's daughter being with the drama, Sun Tao insisted on following his heart and chose to marry Tang Guoqiang. In order to help Tang Guoqiang concentrate on pursuing her acting career, she gave up her job as a doctor and became a full-time wife, taking care of housework and raising her husband and children.
Since then, Sun Tao has become the most important source and strength of Tang Guoqiang's life. Under her careful care, Tang Guoqiang can move forward bravely without worries.
With Sun Tao's careful care and full support, Tang Guoqiang's acting career took off rapidly. He has starred in many well-known TV series, such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Yongzheng Dynasty", and has successfully created classic roles that are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
The audience saw his serious and devoted acting skills, which put him on the throne of a popular star.
But the good times didn't last long, and when Tang Guoqiang filmed the TV series "Little Flower", there was an ambiguous scandal with the heroine. Although Sun Tao was sad and disappointed, she still chose to believe her husband, hoping that it was just a rumor from the outside world.
As a mother, she doesn't want to deny Tang Guoqiang's positive image in the hearts of the audience because of herself.
However, next, in another crew, Tang Guoqiang met an actress who was 12 years younger than himself. He seems to have regained the passion of the year, the two date frequently, and their relationship is becoming more and more obvious.
The fact that Tang Guoqiang derailed completely shattered Sun Tao's trust. She begged her husband to think about the family, but Tang Guoqiang ignored it and blatantly continued the new relationship.
On the night of Chinese New Year's Eve in 1990, every family was immersed in the joy of reunion. Only Sun Tao faced the empty house alone, his heart was like a knife. Over the years, she has given all her youth and love to this family, but she was abandoned by her husband on the most deserving festival of reunion.
The disappointment and despair of Tang Guoqiang drove Sun Tao to pick up the pen and write a long suicide note, pouring out all the grievances and sadness over the years. After sprinkling tens of thousands of words, Sun Tao gently kissed the photo of his daughter, swallowed a whole box of sleeping pills, and passed away at the age of 35.
Sun Tao's father, who learned the bad news, could no longer bear such stimulation and grief, and died of a heart attack. Overnight, Tang Guoqiang's betrayal took away two lives that guarded his growth.
However, this was like a basin of cold water for Tang Guoqiang, and the grief was quickly washed away. Three years later, he calmly arranged for his daughter to publicly clarify for him, and then re-emerged from the mountain and returned to a decent star life.
Time flies, and Tang Guoqiang has entered his twilight years. He relied on his excellent acting skills to gain fame and fortune in the entertainment industry, and lived a rich and decent life. However, behind this scenery, the wife and father-in-law who he once loved deeply when he was young are no longer alive.
In order to continue to gain eyeballs and money, Tang Guoqiang did whatever it takes. He took on all kinds of advertisements, sold sky-high calligraphy works, and appeared on variety shows to make tears, all in order to maximize profits.
He owns a number of properties, and he eats, drinks, and wears luxuries, as if he has forgotten everything that happened in the past.
But occasionally when he is alone, Tang Guoqiang also thinks of Sun Tao. The beautiful and kind woman who supported her unconditionally many years ago finally chose to end her life in his negative heart and cold-bloodedness.
Tang Guoqiang's life is full of success, but also full of immorality and hypocrisy. He has hurt those who love him the most and betrayed those closest to him. Beneath the outer decency lies the sacrifice and suffering of others.
The passage of time cannot be stopped, and Tang Guoqiang has entered his twilight years. Although he has long retired from the entertainment industry, all kinds of regrets and guilt about the past have always bound his heart.
Every time he thinks of Sun Tao, who was in love with him when he was young, Tang Guoqiang feels self-blame and pain. The damage he did back then is no longer enough to make up for it.
The current success and abundance cannot fill the emptiness and regret in the heart.
Looking out the window alone, Tang Guoqiang often describes in his mind what kind of life Sun Tao would have if he hadn't loved the wrong person and made the wrong choice.
It's a pity that the price paid for his mistake is irreparable, and he can only pray for Sun Tao's forgiveness in the heavenly spirit through sincere repentance.
The last days of his life are passing, and Tang Guoqiang gradually understands that money and fame are not true happiness. He hoped that there would be time to make up for some regrets and get the salvation of life, although it was difficult, but he was determined to try.