Preamble:
In this era of fierce competition in the entertainment industry, it is not easy for an actress to gain a firm foothold in the film and television industry.
Especially Xie Lan, who has lived a difficult life and encountered changes since she was a child, how did she rise in adversity and become a well-known actor?
Her temporary employee, known as "Xiao Lanlan", once lost her gymnastics career due to an accident, and chose to chase her acting dream after many ups and downs.
Today, she is a high-profile powerful actress in the film and television industry, and her representative works include "Walking Through the Harsh Winter" and "Mansion Gate".
She's — Sheeran.
In the face of her achievements today, are you curious, what kind of bumpy journey is behind this?
How did she find a balance between career and family?
Let's dive into the actress's life story and uncover the bits and pieces of her growth.
The gymnastics dream was shattered, and she kept moving forward
Xie Lan was born in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, and is a talented gymnast.
However, an accident caused a serious hand injury that led to the end of her gymnastics career, a result that left the young Sheeran in despair - she had planned to escape the misery of life with her gymnastics career.
Because of family encounters and physical conditions, Xie Lan's teenage years were not as good as he imagined.
Her parents are both deaf and mute, and they live in extreme poverty.
As a child, she took on the responsibility of caring for her parents, battling discrimination and estrangement on a daily basis.
She wanted to change this tragic reality through the gymnastics program she excelled at, but her dream was shattered by a training accident.
When doctors ruled that she could no longer work in gymnastics, Sheran felt that the road ahead was uncertain.
She didn't want to continue to burden her parents, so she decided to leave home and go to Shanghai to work and earn a living.
As a smart and hardworking girl, Xie Lan knew that since she could not rely on professional skills, she had to work hard to help her family and improve her life.
However, before leaving, her parents cried and knelt on the ground and begged, so that she could not bear to make up her mind to run away from home - and so, somewhat unexpectedly, she returned to school.
In fact, at that age, she could choose to run away from home.
But because of her parents' pleading and caring for her, she finally chose to change her mind.
This is probably a difficult choice.
We have to admire such a young girl, in the face of shattered dreams and heavy blows in life, she could have chosen to escape, but in the end she was strong enough to live and reconsider her future.
Although returning to school made her feel that her future was bleak, her parents' heartfelt tears and retention also made her unable to be ruthless.
This is the beautiful side of human nature, and it also highlights Xie Lan's kind and considerate character.
As a daughter, she didn't want to let the painful situation hit her parents; And as a child, she will also be soft-hearted for the tears of her parents.
At this critical decision-making point, she chose to compromise and return.
This undoubtedly gave her another opportunity in her life and made her re-examine her own way of life.
Struggle: From being bullied to being in the limelight
After returning to campus, Xie Lan studied diligently and lived a simple and simple life in her spare time.
Little did she know at the time that her beauty and talent were waiting to be discovered and forged.
Perhaps, fate gave her another chance.
Xie Lan has had a beautiful appearance since she was a child, coupled with her hard-working personality, and soon won the appreciation and affirmation of her teacher at the Beijing Film Academy.
Here, she is no longer the girl who was bullied back then, but a rising star who has attracted much attention.
Together with other students, she fastened her ballet shoes and learned the basics of Xi acting. Under the careful guidance of her teachers, she has mastered Xi skills and methods of interpreting characters through continuous practice.
Gradually, she transformed from a newcomer to a powerful actor.
After entering the society, Xie Lan also actively participated in film and television performances, and the characters she played had distinct personalities and won praise from the industry and the audience.
Among them, she played the smart and playful Li Xiangxiu in the well-known TV series "Mansion Gate", which is very popular, which is also one of the representative works of her fame.
From a nobody to a popular star, Xie Lan's history of struggle deserves everyone's respect and encouragement.
After Xie Lan returned to school, she studied hard Xi not only for her own future, but also to repay her parents' heart-wrenching tears.
She understands that studying hard and acquiring knowledge and skills can cure poverty, so she works very hard and spends her spare time regularly.
Slowly, Xie Lan realizes that she has a talent for beautiful looks and theatrical performances, and maybe she can develop in this area.
So with the encouragement of her teacher, she was admitted to the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy.
Coming here, Xie Lan felt for the first time that she was valued rather than discriminated against.
Her classmates and teachers gave her great encouragement and love, and these positive feedback also made her solid acting skills.
In addition to basic courses, Xie Lan will also take the initiative to consult teachers and classmates for more professional acting guidance.
She understands that only by constantly learning Xi and practicing can she grow into an excellent actor, which is the motivation for her to keep improving.
After graduating, Xie Lan began to make a name for herself in the film and television industry.
She was initially limited to a few small roles, but each of her roles was vividly and vividly interpreted.
Gradually, both the director and the audience noticed her unique charm as a young actor.
In 1999, Xie Lan finally played the heroine in the TV series, and became famous and a household name.
And what really made her famous was the later sensational "Mansion Gate".
It can be said that Xie Lan started from a small role and has come to today's achievements step by step.
She was not discouraged by her low starting point, nor was she arrogant and complacent because of a moment of brilliance.
As it turned out, her hard work and persistence also paid off, and she finally blossomed on the road of acting.
Such a valuable spirit of struggle is also where we can learn Xi.
Shi Xiaohong: A confidant and lover who has been waiting with him for 12 years
Speaking of Xie Lan, I have to mention her lover - Shi Xiaohong.
In 1999, the two met and fell in love in a movie they participated in, one played the leading role and the other played a supporting actress.
At that time, "Little Fresh Meat" Shi Xiaohong had just emerged, and the heroine Xie Lan was already young and beautiful 27 years old.
Although the two are 11 years apart, Shi Xiaohong still fell in love at first sight and took the initiative to pursue it.
Actually, for Xie Lan, Shi Xiaohong was not the first to confess to her.
There have been many people who have pursued her before, but all of them have failed.
Because she was born in an unusual family environment, she could not accept the life arrangement in ordinary life, and she also seemed indifferent to love.
But Shi Xiaohong did not back down because of this.
After getting a second chance to work together, he plucked up the courage to formally express his heart to Sheeran and ask her for a response.
However, Sheeran did not immediately accept him.
She admitted frankly that she should put her career first and not delay her future for the sake of her feelings.
She even said that she would not get married and have children in this life.
This is because her parents need her help and care in life, so she has to devote herself to her work.
However, Shi Xiaohong said that he could accept such an arrangement - he was willing to accompany her for the rest of his life, even if he did not have children, he hoped that she would become his wife.
Under his repeated pleas, the two finally entered the palace of marriage.
However, as actors, they don't spend much time together, and they mainly rely on phone calls and text messages to maintain their emotions.
In the past 12 years, Shi Xiaohong has been silently waiting by Xie Lan's side.
In order to respect his wife's profession, he chose to postpone childbearing and has maintained a dink life.
Despite the questioning pressure from his family and friends, he never raised any grievances with Sheeran.
This gorgeous love requires too much understanding, tolerance and waiting, and Shi Xiaohong has done it all.
He is willing to be the most intimate listener in her life, just to be able to stay with her for a long time.
In fact, the relationship between Xie Lan and Shi Xiaohong did not go well.
When Shi Xiaohong fell in love at first sight, the first problem she faced was the age difference between the two.
Xie Lan is a 27-year-old mature woman, and Shi Xiaohong has just debuted and looks a little immature.
Coupled with factors such as Xie Lan's dedication to her acting career and her complicated family environment, the process of pursuing is not easy.
However, Shi Xiaohong's sincerity touched Xie Lan.
In the second chance to cooperate, Shi Xiaohong did everything possible to get close to Xie Lan and make her feel her sincerity and infatuation.
As a man, he also took the initiative to say that he could accept not having children, and just wanted to grow old with Xie Lan.
Such a gentle, considerate, and tolerant personality is also something that Xie Lan can't resist.
Unlike many celebrity relationships, Shi Xiaohong's love for Xie Lan is persistent.
In the past 12 years, he has never complained to Xie Lan because of family pressure or his own needs, but silently supported and waited behind her, sincerely hoping that she would succeed in her career.
Xie Lan was also deeply moved by him, and the relationship between the two became stronger and stronger, like two trees that depend on each other in winter.
Pregnant at the age of 38, she made choices about her career and family
The peaceful life was shattered in 2012.
This year, 38-year-old Xie Lan became pregnant unexpectedly.
This is undoubtedly a surprise for the couple who have been together for 12 years, but at the same time they are also stuck in a tangle – especially Sheeran, as an actress, which will have a big impact on her work.
Years ago, they agreed not to have children so that they could develop their own careers.
But now, a new life is growing in the belly.
If she chooses to have an abortion, it may be Sheeran's only chance to have children in her life.
On the contrary, if she chooses to keep the child, it will mean that she will quit the entertainment industry in a short time.
This is undoubtedly a difficult choice for Xie Lan: is her career more important, or is this unexpected new life?
After the dilemma, Xie Lan and Shi Xiaohong coincidentally chose to leave this little life.
In particular, Shi Xiaohong repeatedly expressed to Xie Lan that she was very eager to become a father.
He promised to take care of the children, so that Xie Lan could concentrate on his career without worrying about his family and life.
In the end, Xie Lan turned down a one-year drama contract and decided to devote herself to pregnancy and parenting.
In 2012, they had this unexpected surprise.
Every stage of life is so precious and unforgettable, and Xie Lan and Shi Xiaohong have also gained extremely sweet bits and pieces in the process.
Both of them were deeply touched by the arrival of a new life, and Shi Xiaohong also became a competent father, witnessing every moment of the child's growth with Xie Lan.
And as his son grew up, Xie Lan also began to make a comeback and shine on the screen.
Today, despite her successful career, Sheeran still puts her family first.
This is probably the biggest secret and cornerstone of her and Shi Xiaohong's long-distance love run.
For 38-year-old Xie Lan, this pregnancy is undoubtedly a big surprise.
She originally thought that she would not have any children in this life, but a small life came quietly.
At first, she was worried that advanced maternal age would increase the risk of childbirth, and even considered abortion.
But when she heard that the fetus was healthy, she couldn't make up her mind to get rid of it.
As a woman, she also developed a maternal desire to protect this new life.
Coupled with her husband Shi Xiaohong's great expectation to become a father, she finally chose to give birth to the child.
Of course, this also means that she needs to suspend her acting career for a short period of time to cope with the prenatal and postnatal adjustments.
This is undoubtedly a difficult decision for an actress whose career is going well.
But Sheeran ended up choosing a family.
Because she realized that the cause of the Olympic life cannot replace the birth of a new life, nor can it replace the joy of being a mother.
At this moment, she wants to feel the happiness of being a mother even more.
So, under the full care of her husband, Xie Lan survived a not easy pregnancy.
She pays attention to taking care of her body and has learned a lot Xi parenting.
Although there was panic and anxiety during this period, she felt the moment when the fetus grew, and she firmly believed that she had made the right choice.
In 2012, Xie Lan successfully gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
Holding her bloodline, she couldn't help but burst into tears - the flesh and blood that she and Shi Xiaohong shared were in their arms, and the couple had also completed the transformation from "husband and wife" to "parents".
This moment is the happiest and most moving time in their lives.
Epilogue:
Love and marriage require mutual understanding, mutual respect and tolerance.
For Xie Lan and Shi Xiaohong, this relationship has experienced more than 20 years of testing and companionship.
From acquaintance to marriage and childbirth, they have always been close to each other and have experienced many ups and downs in life together.
Perhaps, it is this understanding and dedication that has made the back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves of their love veins.
We often say that the relationship between artists is mostly about interests or hype, and rarely it is sincere and lasting.
But Xie Lan and Shi Xiaohong have become admirable exceptions.
They have gone through a long time with love and mutual assistance in the way of two people, and they have also harvested a life of double harvest in career and family.
Especially at that critical decision-making point, Xie Lan chose life and love, which undoubtedly showed that she began to cherish her family.
And Shi Xiaohong has grown from an infatuated teenager to a responsible husband and father.
Watching them walk hand in hand, we are sincerely relieved by their happiness.
May there be lovers in the world who will eventually become dependents, and may there be lovers in the world who will grow old together.
Bless them, and bless every ordinary family that supports each other.
In this worldly and complex environment, there is such a moment of sincerity, which is the greatest blessing in the world.