Preamble:
What makes one person's heart touched by another, and what makes two people who are happy with each other end up being passers-by?
A fateful encounter
One summer day in 1990, 25-year-old He Zhengjun came to Yunnan to participate in the filming of a large-scale historical costume drama.
The crew was set in a simple and elegant courtyard, and He Zhengjun was bored wandering around the venue.
Suddenly, he saw a girl in a light blue dress in the crowd, beautiful and refined, and was immediately attracted.
She stood alone among the flowers, like a white lotus flower that came out of the mud and was not stained.
He Zhengjun took the initiative to ask the staff, who was that.
It turned out that her name was Fan Yu, a relative of a screenwriter, who had just been admitted to university, but was seriously injured and traumatized by being deceived by bad guys.
She came to Yunnan this time to avoid reporters and recuperate.
He Zhengjun is shy and introverted on weekdays, and has never taken the initiative to chase any girls.
But this time, looking at Fan Yu's beautiful and sad figure, his heartbeat couldn't help but speed up.
The ghost made a miracle, he mustered up all his courage, picked up his wine glass, pretended to be calm and walked in front of Fan Yu, and stammered, "I toast you."
Fan Yu looked at him in surprise, he didn't expect a strange boy to suddenly say this.
He Zhengjun was so nervous that his hands trembled slightly, for fear that he would be rejected by her in the next second.
This sudden sentence was like a hammer slamming into the hearts of the two of them.
Fan Yu was stunned for a moment, then quickly came back to his senses, smiled softly at him, and did not treat him as a weirdo, but took the initiative to start the topic.
That night they had a feast in the garden.
He Zhengjun finally mustered up the courage and had the first conversation with Fan Yu.
He said very little, and spent more time listening to Fan Yu tell about her experience and vision for the future.
But whenever Fan Yu talked about sadness, his eyes were gloomy, and he would always comfort her softly, making her feel warm.
In the dead of night, He Zhengjun sat alone on a bench under the eaves in a daze.
He suddenly understood that some fateful encounters didn't require too many words.
is like this simple sentence "I toast you", which has achieved their destiny made in heaven.
Perhaps, Fan Yu is the one he has been waiting for in his life.
College memory
This is He Zhengjun's second heartbeat.
His first love happened in the campus time of Chinese opera.
Gong Li, He Zhengjun's classmate, has a pair of bright eyes and a delicate face.
She is intelligent, gentle and generous, not only loved by teachers, but also the darling of all boys in the school.
And He Zhengjun is known for his bookish spirit and honesty, the two are obviously different types, but they have become close because of their cooperation in drama classes.
The two always travel together, going on outings to the foot of nearby mountains, chatting about their studies, talking about their ideals, and imagining the future along the way.
Sometimes there will be a competition to sharpen the knife, and you will play Tai Chi back and forth to see who can use the new move first.
It is inevitable that love will be born over time, and the surrounding classmates can see the ambiguous atmosphere between the two.
The director of education is planning a graduation performance, and wants the two to work together as the male and female protagonists.
Gong Li shyly told He Zhengjun the news, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
He Zhengjun didn't dare to face her burning gaze, but just whispered yes.
However, the young and shy He Zhengjun never mustered up the courage to confess to his sweetheart.
Gong Li was the girl he saw for the first time, and the only girl he really had a heart for.
But He Zhengjun didn't dare to announce it.
He was afraid of rejection and didn't dare to take that last step.
Until one day, Gong Li was photographed by a well-known director and needed to live in the countryside for three months to prepare for the new film.
In the early morning of the day of separation, He Zhengjun wandered by the window of the dormitory, trying to keep it, but he didn't know how to speak.
He was dejected, and he was nowhere to be seen in the farewell procession.
Gong Li was a smash hit, but she could never go back to the past.
And He Zhengjun can only bury his thoughts.
The golden boy and girl, who was once favored by the whole class, are separated from each other.
He Zhengjun understands that there are some fates, and if you miss it, it will be a lifetime.
Together
and Gong Li missed, He Zhengjun met Fan Yu, like a storm about to come, and finally met a sunny day.
Two years later, in 1992, 27-year-old He Zhengjun ushered in the most important wedding ceremony in his life.
When they first got married, they lived in a small rental house of only nine square meters.
He Zhengjun's income is limited, and his life is difficult.
There is no heating in the small room, and you need handmade briquettes to keep warm in winter; The most humble electric fan of summer is roaring; You have to endure the cold, biting water in the bath.
However, where there is love, there is the warmth of home.
Fan Yu doesn't care about material conditions, as long as she can be with her husband.
Every night, she is full of interest and cooks all kinds of side dishes to entertain He Zhengjun; He Zhengjun will also bring special products home from outside for her to try.
They share blessings and hardships, and they are happier than anyone with good conditions.
Three years later, the lovely daughter was born, and the happiness of the two was even more complete.
For the sake of his family, He Zhengjun worked harder.
Finally, in 1998, he won the Best Actor of the Year award for "National Anthem".
This opened up a broader path for him to develop.
He Zhengjun also gradually faded out of the screen, putting more attention on his wife and daughter.
He would personally pick up his daughter to school, accompany her to do her homework, and listen to her tell interesting stories about her at school.
During festivals, I also buy tickets for family trips.
In He Zhengjun's eyes, only two women are the most important.
His wife and daughter are carefree and are spoiled by him in the palm of his hand.
Fight again
In 2005, the Liangjian TV series was preparing for filming, and He Zhengjun was determined to play the role of a frontal military hero that he had dreamed of since childhood.
The prototype of this drama is the unit where my father used to be.
Wanting to be a soldier was his greatest wish when he was a child.
After layers of auditions, the core role of Li Yunlong finally fell on the popular student Li Youbin.
He Zhengjun was not discouraged, and persevered in expressing his desire to play the role of political commissar Zhao.
The director took a fancy to his stable bones and deep temperament, and finally got what he wanted.
As soon as this drama was broadcast, He Zhengjun once again became the focus of public attention with his full and superb acting skills.
However, his busy schedule also prevented him from spending time with his family.
Fan Yu had to take care of the housework and support the family alone.
He Zhengjun blamed himself very much and began to reflect on his choice between career and family.
So, no matter how busy he is, he will take the time to go home, talk warmly with his wife and daughter, and care about their lives.
Fan Yu doesn't complain, as long as her husband comes back, she is satisfied.
The family works hand in hand and never lets their busy careers get in the way of their relationships.
Even in the midst of the chaos, they still stood firm side by side.
Epilogue:
Love requires courage; Home needs to be attentive.
He Zhengjun went through the ups and downs of life, finally found true love, and learned to run this family with heart.
After 30 years of being in the same boat through thick and thin, they are still very affectionate.
Perhaps, this is the most beautiful arrangement of God.