Once upon a time, Chang Hao's career fell into an unprecedented trough. As a giant in the Chinese Go world, he has attracted much attention, but a series of setbacks have caused many people to lose confidence in his future.
At this moment of crisis, his wife Zhang Xuan stepped forward to give selfless support and encouragement. Some media commented: "A proud son like Chang Hao can only achieve his brilliant life by having a good couple like a virtuous helper."
With his unswerving love for each other, Zhang Xuan used his actions to encourage Chang Hao to regain confidence. Under her spiritual support, Chang Hao finally regained the second world title of his career in 2007 and once again established his own legend.
A difficult journey to fall in love
However, this couple, who are known as the "Condor Heroes" by the world, has not had a smooth love journey with ups and downs.
In 1996, Chang Hao went to Japan with the national delegation to participate in international competitions and reunited with Zhang Xuan in Tokyo. The young and heroic Chang Hao, when he saw his former aunt Zhang Xuan, the love in his heart was suddenly ignited again.
On the spot, he did not hesitate to propose to Zhang Xuan's long-lost aunt. Who would have thought that this deafening decision would set off a monstrous wave among family and friends.
Zhang Xuan was born in a beautiful family, and once had an unbearable marriage past. Chang Hao is a high-profile young chess star, and the age gap between the two sides is even more embarrassing for countless elders.
Relatives and friends have ruthlessly rebuked and opposed this love, and Chang Hao's mentor Nie Weiping bluntly denied it and tried his best to block it.
Under heavy pressure, Zhang Xuan was shaken for a while. "The differences between us are so huge, can this relationship really last long?" She shed helpless tears and finally chose to break up and leave.
Chang Hao was physically and mentally exhausted because of the sudden separation, and almost fell into a desperate situation from which he could never recover. Lying on the hospital bed, he was helpless, like a lonely boat drifting in the vast sea.
Early life experience
In fact, since a very early age, the two have known each other and walked hand in hand. Zhang Xuan was born in a scholarly family, won the championship in the national competition at the age of 8, and was known as the "chess girl".
At that time, her chess skills were amazing and amazing.
At the same time, Chang Hao, a talented young chess player, has also begun to emerge and has repeatedly won championships at home and abroad. People were amazed at his extraordinary talent and praised him, calling him a "Go prodigy".
The gears of fate turned again, and when 11-year-old Chang Hao faced Zhang Xuan, who was 8 years older, on the chessboard for the first time, the fate of the two sides was closely linked. The two of you come and go, they are equal, and the smoke of gunpowder is everywhere, and in the end, there is no winner or loser.
Since then, their lives have been destined to intersect in this seemingly unattainable realm.
With the passage of time, Zhang Xuan gradually grew into a national player, and Chang Hao also improved day by day under the guidance of his mentor Nie Weiping. In 1986, Zhang Xuan resolutely embarked on the road to study in Tokyo and opened a new chapter in his life.
Persist in the arduous journey of love
In the face of strong opposition from family, friends and teachers, Chang Hao and Zhang Xuan, lovers with a "huge age difference", still insisted on their choice. It is this determination that allowed them to finally overcome many obstacles and enter the sacred marriage hall.
Zhang Xuan was so painful at that time, the failure of her past marriage brought her heavy trauma, for fear of repeating the mistakes of the past. She asked herself, "Am I still qualified to have a relationship at my age?"
And Chang Hao, as a latecomer, was pinned on high hopes, and Zhang Xuan couldn't bear to become a stumbling block hindering his future.
Just when she left alone and Chang Hao was discouraged, the chess peers who had witnessed the bits and pieces of the love between the two pointed out the direction for them. They persuaded Zhang Xuan one after another: "You are a destined pair for each other, why should you be swayed by other people's opinions? As long as you stick to your heart, you will definitely be able to overcome many obstacles."
Under these intimate guidance, Zhang Xuan thought about it again and again, and finally made up his mind and returned to Chang Hao's side. Since then, they have held hands and stood shoulder to shoulder, facing endless doubts and opposition from relatives and friends.
There have been painful betrayals and broken ups, but more often than not, there have been years of knowing each other and sharing weal and wor.
Zhang Xuan often said: "Chang Hao is my best confidant in this life, and I am willing to fight side by side with him through thick and thin." It was under such perseverance and belief that they finally won everyone's understanding and blessings, stepped on the red carpet in the fragrance of flowers and birds, and entered the temple of marriage.
Zhang Xuan supported and revitalized Chang Hao's heroism
At the moment of crisis when this relationship was on the verge of breakdown, a little-known episode created a reversal of Chang Hao's career.
It turned out that although Zhang Xuan once gave up this unreasonable love, he always had Chang Hao's safety in mind. When she learned the news that Chang Hao was sick in bed and physically and mentally exhausted due to the blow of the breakup, she immediately panicked and immediately rushed to his residence to visit.
As soon as he saw Chang Hao, who was in a state of mind and had a yellow complexion, Zhang Xuan burst into tears, feeling extremely remorseful for his original decision. "What a fool I'm a fool!" She held Chang Hao's hands and choked up: "You are the most important confidant in my life, how can I leave you like this? We should bravely resist all doubts and opposition, and walk the road of life together in the future."
In this way, after a sad separation and reunion, the love between the two rekindled the flames. Chang Hao hugged Zhang Xuan tightly, unwilling to let go for a long time, tears came out of his eyes.
Since then, they have worked together to face many obstacles and tests from the outside world.
It was Zhang Xuan's determined action that rejuvenated the love that was on the verge of breaking, and also allowed Chang Hao to regain his enthusiasm and fighting spirit for the cause of Go. He said to himself: "I must rely on my own strength to prove how precious and worthy of blessing this relationship is."
With the encouragement of his wife and the tenacity of not admitting defeat in his heart, Chang Hao gradually got better in the following years, constantly breaking his personal record in the Go world. He is dedicated and tireless in every match, giving his all no matter who the opponent is.
In this way, Chang Hao, with the support and encouragement of Zhang Xuan, regained his majesty step by step.
Finally, in 2007, Chang Hao reached the top of the world championship and regained the second highest honor of his career.
When he hugged the Grand Slam trophy with a resolute and confident look in his eyes, the audience was full of applause and cheers.
And Zhang Xuan was even more excited with tears in her eyes, extremely proud and proud of her husband's achievements.