As the night darkens, the lights come on, and in a high-end restaurant, the lights are soft and the music is melodious.
On this casual evening, a couple catches everyone's eye.
The woman is dressed in a black evening dress, the wolf tail hairstyle looks unique and fashionable, and her appearance seems to be very different from a few years ago, more mature and attractive.
The man was wearing a dark suit, looking handsome and calm.
They are the high-profile Liu Xiang and his wife Wu Sha.
The couple, who once made waves in the world of sports, are now low-key and calm, living the life they want.
In the restaurant, the two talked softly, sometimes laughing, sometimes with affectionate eyes.
The eyes of the outside world are always focused on them, especially on Wu Sha, who has become the focus of attention since she married Liu Xiang, the "Asian Flyer".
After five years of marriage, the couple has never had children.
The love story of Wu Sha and Liu Xiang
Wu Sha, as an outstanding female pole vaulter in China, although her sports career has not extended to the Olympic stage, she has performed well in many competitions at home and abroad.
Her focus and agility on the field often won bursts of applause from the audience.
However, it was not only her athletic achievements that made her the focus of the media, but also her emotional entanglement with Chinese 110m hurdles star Liu Xiang.
This relationship began in 2009, when Liu Xiang was already an iconic figure in Chinese athletics, with heavy pressure and expectations.
And Wu Sha, although she is just an ordinary athlete, her persistence and hard work on the field have won Liu Xiang's recognition and appreciation.
The meeting between the two seems to be fate, they work hard in their respective fields, and at the same time quietly sprout emotionally.
At that time, they often met in between trainings, sometimes in the corridors of the gymnasium, sometimes in the stands of the sports field.
The communication between the two was not much at first, but they were both full of care and support.
Every leap of Liu Xiang on the field, Wu Sha always watched silently from the sidelines, and Liu Xiang always observed every move of Wu Sha during training.
Although they don't communicate much, each other's presence is a source of strength for each other.
As time passed, the relationship between the two gradually deepened.
They began to participate in a number of events together, sometimes meeting at the medal ceremony and sometimes talking in the athletes' lounge.
The conversation between them gradually extended from sports to all aspects of life.
Even though both are busy, they always find time to get together in their busy schedules.
Emotional entanglements between separations and mergers
At the peak of Liu Xiang's career, his relationship with Wu Sha was put to the test.
Swinging between glory and responsibility, Liu Xiang had to let go temporarily, and Wu Sha also knew that the distance between the two was for each other's better future.
Their separation, although not too many words, was full of helplessness and silent understanding.
As the two broke up, the trajectories of their lives began to diverge.
Soon after, Liu Xiang encountered an unprecedented low point in his career.
Plagued by injuries and pressure from the media, he felt frustrated and lonely like never before.
During this difficult period, Liu Xiang was anxious to find sustenance in life, and finally entered an immature marriage.
However, instead of bringing him the comfort and support he expected, this marriage made him feel even more lost and tired.
In the end, this marriage came to an end in the contradictions and incomprehension of both parties.
At the same time, Wu Sha continued to struggle on the field, although she was busy, she always paid attention to Liu Xiang's news.
After learning the news of Liu Xiang's failed marriage, although she had mixed emotions in her heart, she always remained silent.
In the days of separation, neither Liu Xiang nor Wu Sha seemed to have forgotten each other's existence.
Liu Xiang's failed marriage made him begin to reflect on his past and future.
And in the depths of his heart, there is always a voice calling the name of his first love - Wu Sha.
A year later, Liu Xiang finally mustered up the courage to contact Wu Sha.
They meet in an ordinary café, and their eyes are full of familiarity and strangeness.
"Wu Sha, I was wrong. In my most difficult time, I thought of you. Liu Xiang said in a low voice, with a hint of expectation and apprehension in his eyes.
Wu Sha was silent for a while, and then said softly: "Liu Xiang, everyone makes mistakes, but the important thing is to learn and grow from them. I've been waiting for you. ”
Their conversations are short and profound, as if they have crossed the gap of time and distance.
At that moment, they all understood that no matter how fate turned, their hearts were always connected.
The sweetness and changes of married life
After getting married, Wu Sha and Liu Xiang seemed to have opened a new chapter in their love.
Their daily lives are filled with childishness and deep love for each other.
The couple not only show excellence on the sports field, but also complement each other in life, and often appear in public as a loving couple.
Once, they were under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, capturing a romantic moment together.
Wu Sha wore a light white dress with a pair of simple white sneakers, showing the perfect combination of sport and elegance.
Liu Xiang was wearing casual jeans and a black T-shirt, and the two stood under the tower, holding hands and smiling brightly.
This scene was captured by passing tourists with their cameras and then uploaded to social media, attracting praise and envy from countless netizens.
On an island vacation, the interaction between the two attracted a lot of attention.
In the seaside sun, Wu Sha wore a colorful bikini to show off her toned figure, while Liu Xiang wore a pair of baggy beach pants and a surfboard in his hand.
They chase and frolic on the beach, like two children who have no worries.
Liu Xiang sometimes helped Wu Sha learn to surf, and sometimes built sand castles on the beach together.
That night, the two were together by the campfire by the sea, sharing their stories with other tourists, and they seemed so comfortable and happy under the stars.
In daily life, Liu Xiang's love for Wu Sha is reflected in the bits and pieces.
Once, Wu Sha was picking out clothes at a high-end fashion store, and Liu Xiang patiently accompanied her.
Whenever Wu Sha tried on a new dress, Liu Xiang always looked at it with an appreciative eye and gave his own advice from time to time.
He likes to see how she transitions between fashion and sports, which makes her feel extremely happy and confident.
With Liu Xiang's encouragement, Wu Sha gradually added more different styles of clothing to her wardrobe, from sporty and casual to elegant evening dresses.
The perfect combination of fashion and individuality
After marriage, Wu Sha seems to have opened a new chapter in her personal fashion style.
With Liu Xiang's support and encouragement, she began to experiment with a variety of different clothing combinations, perfectly integrating her athlete identity with the image of a fashionable woman.
Once, Wu Sha appeared at the airport, and her style attracted everyone's attention.
Her hair is braided into the popular wolf tail hairstyle, which looks both personal and stylish.
She wore a simple black trench coat with a white T-shirt underneath, a pair of black leggings, and a pair of black sneakers.
This minimalist style of black and white not only highlights her muscular athletic figure, but also has a casual and comfortable urban feel.
She carried a simple black handbag and walked in the corridor of the airport, like a beautiful landscape.
On another occasion, Usha appeared at a fashion event, and she chose a genderless style outfit.
She wore a loose gray blazer with black shorts and a pair of high-top sneakers.
This androgynous style breaks through the traditional gender boundaries and shows her unique fashion concept.
Her makeup is simple and natural, which complements the overall style and highlights her unique charm.
Wu Sha also often shows her fashion sense in her daily life.
Once, she and Liu Xiang attended a friend's party together. Wu Sha chose a pink knit sweater, a pair of light blue jeans, and a pair of white sneakers.
This soft color combination not only brings out her gentleness and feminine beauty, but also reveals a casual sense of leisure.
Her hairstyle is simple and natural, and the whole person looks stylish and kind.
Choices and prospects for family life
Wu Sha and Liu Xiang's married life, although full of love and warmth, in traditional Chinese concepts, they face an inevitable social issue - childbirth.
Friends and relatives around them, and even the general public, are full of curiosity and anticipation about whether the sports star couple will have offspring.
After all, both of them are leaders in Chinese sports, and many people hope that the excellent genes of "Asian Flyer" Liu Xiang can be inherited.
However, after seven years of married life, Wu Sha and Liu Xiang do not seem to have any plans to have children.
They are more enjoying the sweetness and freedom of the two-person world.
This can be clearly seen from their social accounts and travel tracks.
Their social media posts are filled with sweet moments from the world, from the distant Nordic snowy scenery to the laid-back of a tropical island, from the streets of a trendy city to the idyllic countryside of the countryside, and each of their trips is filled with a strong love atmosphere.
Liu Xiang's status in the sports world has long been legendary, and after entering the age of 40, he gradually faded from the public eye and devoted himself to a happy life with Wu Sha.
They participate in various public welfare activities together, share simple daily life, as if they have found a rhythm of life that belongs to the two of them.
In a charity event, they talked to the children about the fun and importance of sports, and although they did not have children themselves, their love for them was overflowing.
At various gatherings and events, Liu Xiang and Wu Sha were always asked about fertility.
Faced with these problems, they always respond in a polite and subtle way, without clearly articulating their birth plans.
They emphasize more on the harmony and joy of their lives, as well as their deep affection for each other.
Once, an old friend asked Liu Xiang in private why he didn't consider having a child, and Liu Xiang just replied lightly: "We are enjoying each other's company now, and that is enough." Although this sentence is simple, it reveals his satisfaction with the current situation and his expectations for the future.
In addition, their travel trajectory also shows their love for the world of the two.
Their travel plans are always full of romance and adventure, from climbing high mountains to diving under the sea, they always turn every trip into an unforgettable memory.
Such a lifestyle may be the best choice for their emotional world.
Journal of Capital University of Physical Education,2005,17(4):51-5265