Wang Xiaoqian and Tan Jianghai knew each other
On a cold winter day in 1992, 20-year-old Wang Xiaoqian sat on a train to Beijing, his hands clutching his luggage tightly and his eyes narrowly scanning the crowded carriage. She had just finished the New Year's reunion in her hometown and was going back to Beijing Broadcasting Institute to continue her studies.
At this moment, her eyes fell on a boy wearing black-rimmed glasses in the seat opposite. I saw him stand up resolutely and take the initiative to give up his seat to a gray-haired old woman.
Wang Xiaoqian saw his smooth gentlemanly demeanor, and a wave of admiration surged in his heart - in this selfish era, there are still such kind-hearted and kind young people.
The train started slowly, but Wang Xiaoqian's eyes couldn't help but drift to the tall boy frequently. Maybe it was out of curiosity, or maybe it was love at first sight, she wanted to meet this gentle-looking boy.
After returning to school, Wang Xiaoqian keenly noticed that the boy was studying on his campus. Finally, on a sunny afternoon, the other party mustered up the courage to introduce himself to her - his name is Tan Jianghai, and he is the senior senior of the Broadcasting Academy.
It turned out that Tan Jianghai also noticed Wang Xiaoqian, a beautiful and lively girl, on the train. In this way, they began a four-year romantic and innocent relationship on campus.
Tan Jianghai has a gentle and serious personality, and often silently pays for Wang Xiaoqian. Wang Xiaoqian was also quickly attracted by Tan Jianghai's sincere and kind heart. The two fell in love at first sight and experienced four years of sweet campus love. On a cold winter day in 1992, a train headed for Beijing, and two young hearts who looked at each other and smiled at each other were also reunited on this train.
Sweet love in college
The four years of college are the sweetest time for Wang Xiaoqian and Tan Jianghai's love. Tan Jianghai takes good care of Wang Xiaoqian, and will often go to the library to bring her supper and accompany her to stay up all night to prepare for the exam. In order to save money, he always carefully prepares homemade side dishes that both of them love.
Wang Xiaoqian still remembers that once in an experimental class, Tan Jianghai worked with her until dawn, and finally fell asleep on the table. Looking at his sleeping side face, a trace of sweet ripples appeared in Wang Xiaoqian's heart.
Although Tan Jianghai is not wealthy, every time Wang Xiaoqian is born, he will give her a small bouquet of carnation flowers or a few fresh strawberries that she loves to eat. Wang Xiaoqian knew that he must have ridden dozens of kilometers to pick these wild strawberries.
On a cold winter night, in the library, Tan Jianghai carried the supper of the two and came to Wang Xiaoqian's side by the moonlight. In the early summer class, Wang Xiaoqian happily held the wild strawberries sent by Tan Jianghai, and the sweet taste filled his heart.
On every important day, a bouquet of carnation flowers will be delivered to Wang Xiaoqian on time to accompany her through every important point of life. The bits and pieces of the four years have poured out a strong sense of love. Youth love is sweet hope and waiting.
The contradiction between the collective and the individual in CCTV's working life
In 1999, Wang Xiaoqian and Tan Jianghai graduated from university, and the two decided to get married and start their own small family. After getting married, Wang Xiaoqian entered the coveted CCTV job and became a CCTV host. It was here that she made her first major career decision.
With his excellent eloquence and demeanor, Wang Xiaoqian soon became the host of many programs, such as "Exchange Space", "Economy and Law", etc. She is witty and humorous, and explains obscure topics such as financial management and investment in life in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, which is deeply loved by the audience.
However, Wang Xiaoqian also gradually realized that in the huge system of CCTV, it is difficult for individuals to get the development space they deserve. She has been replaced by new young hosts many times, and has never been able to enter the ranks of first-line hosts like Dong Qing and Zhu Jun.
At a staff meeting, the director made a tirade, emphasizing that CCTV is a collective, and individuals should contribute to the collective interests. This became a major puzzle in her career for many years. In an interview, Wang Xiaoqian saw that his best friend Zhu Dan had become CCTV's "first sister", and everyone was in the spotlight. CCTV, a big collective, may always only define her as a supporting role. Thinking of this, Wang Xiaoqian couldn't help but feel a little confused and lonely.
Over the years, Wang Xiaoqian has worked hard from time to time to radiate his own light on the big stage of CCTV. But in the end, the gap between her and the top hosts has not narrowed by a bit. At this time, she discovered her true dream in her heart - perhaps, CCTV has never been the best stage for herself.
Leave CCTV to chase your dreams bravely
Wang Xiaoqian has worked in CCTV for 23 years, and his inner confusion has also accumulated for 23 years. In 2019, at the age of 46, she finally made up her mind - she decided to say goodbye, leave this job that is regarded as an "iron rice bowl", and start anew.
"I should be brave enough to fight for my dreams, instead of staying where I am forever!" Wang Xiaoqian said to her husband. After receiving Tan Jianghai's encouragement and support, Wang Xiaoqian decisively submitted an application for resignation.
Friends around her asked her puzzledly: "Why did you give up your stable job at CCTV?" Wang Xiaoqian has never been so clear about what she wants - she longs for freedom, longs for a stage of her own, rather than forever hiding under the halo of others.
After leaving CCTV, Wang Xiaoqian worked hard to adapt to a new life. At first, she was also confused and hesitant. But soon, she found a new direction.
Wang Xiaoqian first began to share the knowledge of home life on the short video platform and gained a group of loyal fans. She uses her wits and charm to gain attention and find her own style on this new stage.
Later, Wang Xiaoqian began to sell home furnishing products designed by himself. She has taken the aesthetic and product recognition skills accumulated in her work to the extreme. Now Wang Xiaoqian not only has tens of millions of fans, but also earns considerable income by live broadcasting.
In a live broadcast, when Wang Xiaoqian brought her newly designed tablecloth to the camera, she was overjoyed to place an order in the chat bar - it turned out that she could make her life better through her own strength.
With this brave change, Wang Xiaoqian has reaped success in his career, as well as inner self-confidence and happiness. She has finally found the biggest stage, and that is Linked to her dreams; She finally found the brightest aura, that is, pride and happiness from her heart.
Only by daring to change can we transform and upgrade
When Wang Xiaoqian's popular photos spread all over the Internet, many viewers felt unable to adapt. A CCTV host was ashamed to become an Internet celebrity and began to promote goods. In the public's impression, the CCTV host should be solemn and steady, and his conversation should be exquisite.
Indeed, Wang Xiaoqian's transformation is indeed beyond the imagination of many people. But the times have changed, the environment has changed, and Wang Xiaoqian is also changing. We should not bind her with preconceived notions, but appreciate her spirit of bravely pursuing her dreams. In fact, Wang Xiaoqian just insisted on his heart and bravely pursued his dreams.
We have all experienced confusion and hesitation in life. And the most precious thing is to keep hope when waiting in place, and still retain courage when you are confused. Many years ago, 20-year-old Wang Xiaoqian bravely chose to marry Tan Jianghai, who was still studying. It was a very valuable decision at the time.
Years later, she mustered up the courage to have a child and fulfilled her dream of becoming a mother. Now, she is also bravely breaking through in her career and finding a way to live a happier lifestyle. In the heart of each of us, there is a little bird that is looking forward to flying. And only courage can make it spread its wings and fly high.
Wang Xiaoqian's story tells us that the most precious thing in life is the enthusiasm for life and hope for the future. Each of us deserves a chance at our own destiny. When you think of that little dream hidden in the bottom of your heart, don't hold back, don't be afraid, let your heart raise its wings and fly bravely. That's what life is all about.