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Text: Qingqing Zijin
Edited by Qingqing Zijin
Preface
In the general perception of the public, many women in the entertainment industry seem to follow a similar life trajectory - they have stepped into wealthy families and reached the pinnacle of life's glory.
Behind this seemingly glamorous marriage, there are many unknown stories and bitterness, which I am afraid only the parties can truly understand.
Recently, actor Wang Yan, who was loved by the audience for playing the gentle and lovely Qing Gege in the classic TV series "Huanzhu Gege", has returned to the public eye again.
Back then, Wang Yan quickly became popular with the role of Qing Gege, and her acting career was in full swing.
At the peak of her career, she made a choice that surprised many people: to marry a wealthy businessman, and since then she has faded out of the entertainment industry, as if she has found a happy home.
Reality is not always as beautiful as a fairy tale, and this seemingly perfect marriage did not bring Wang Yan a carefree life as expected by the outside world.
When Wang Yan reappeared in front of the public many years later, people were shocked to realize that this wealthy marriage was like a complete "plastic surgery" for her.
The years do not seem to have left too many traces on Wang Yan's wealthy businessman husband, and he still maintains the appearance before marriage.
On the other hand, Wang Yan has changed so much that it seems to have become another person, so that many viewers who are familiar with her are almost unrecognizable.
This kind of transformation from the inside out undoubtedly reveals the various changes and hardships she experienced after marrying into a wealthy family, which is far beyond the romantic imagination of the outside world about the life of a wealthy family.
[1] From "Qing Gege" to the wife of a wealthy family
On March 5, 2022, well-known actor Wang Yan posted a highly creative cross-dressing video on social media, which instantly evoked the good memories of the classic TV series "Huanzhu Gege 2" in the 90s of the last century.
Wang Yan in the video has transformed into the gentle, intelligent, kind and virtuous "Qing Gege", which makes people feel as if they have traveled back to 23 years ago through a time and space tunnel.
Back then, Wang Yan became famous with this role, but when her career was booming, she made an unexpected decision, that is, to return to the family and devote herself to the life of her husband and children.
Wang Yan married Wang Zhicai, a wealthy man who was 11 years older than herself, although there was no shortage of speculation about her married life, and even some voices thought that she was not happy after marriage, but Wang Yan herself said in public that she was very happy at home and was deeply cared for by her husband and mother-in-law.
Wang Yan's growth background and artistic accomplishment have laid a solid foundation for her acting career.
She has studied dance since childhood, and with her excellent dancing skills and elegant temperament, she has performed in many places and won many awards in various dance competitions, showing extraordinary artistic talent.
After graduating from university, Wang Yan successfully entered the art troupe and became a professional dancer.
The turning point of fate occurred in 1992, when the famous screenwriter Qiong Yao was preparing for the new drama "Plum Blossom Branding", she urgently needed an actor with dancing skills and outstanding appearance to play a certain role.
Wang Yan, who just joined the art troupe, was caught by the director at a glance with her unique temperament and solid dance skills, although the first role had no lines, but the god of luck favored her again, and the actor who was originally scheduled to play the maid could not participate due to schedule conflicts, and the director did not hesitate to recommend Wang Yan to fill the vacancy.
This performance experience opened the door to the film and television industry for Wang Yan, and she realized that in addition to dancing in the world of dance, she can also create more vivid characters in front of the camera.
In 1994, Wang Yan played the second female Zeng Jingxuan in another Qiong Yao drama "Smoke Lock Heavy Building", and her dignified and delicate appearance and gentle demeanor left a deep impression on Qiong Yao.
Four years later, when Qiong Yao set out to create the phenomenal TV series "Huanzhu Gege", she had already decided that Wang Yan was the best candidate for the role of Ziwei.
She made a special call across the ocean and asked Wang Yan, who was far away, if she was willing to return to China to play Ziwei.
Because Wang Yan's mother-in-law was in poor health at that time and needed the company and care of her family, Wang Yan declined this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity out of filial piety, which also indirectly contributed to the birth of Ruby Lin's version of crape myrtle.
After the broadcast of "Huanzhu Gege", the response was unprecedentedly enthusiastic, and the ratings soared to the peak level of Qiong Yao's drama, followed by "Huanzhu Gege 2", which was about to start, and Qiong Yao once again threw an olive branch to Wang Yan.
In the face of the second sincere invitation, Wang Yan was really difficult to refuse, so she joined the play and successfully created the image of a gentle, demure and reasonable Qing Gege, this role is also loved by the audience, and even Wang Yan's mother-in-law's friends have praised her for having a good daughter-in-law who is as knowledgeable as Qing Gege.
After shining in the role of "Qing Gege", Wang Yan slowly faded out of the public eye and reduced her activities in the entertainment industry.
The man who made sacrifices at the peak of his career and chose to return to his family was none other than her husband Wang Zhicai.
Wang Yan is willing to temporarily put her acting career on hold for the sake of family and love, and this decision shows her wise choice and tenacity as a woman between career and family.
[2] Wang Yan and Wang Zhicai went from acquaintance to mutual acquaintance
1995 was of great significance to Wang Yan, this year she stepped into the entertainment industry and ushered in her destined love.
Wang Yan, who made her debut as a dancer, often goes back to her alma mater, Beijing Dance Academy, to visit her teacher, and in a conversation, the teacher asked her about her marriage with concern, and enthusiastically introduced a candidate - Wang Zhicai.
Wang Zhicai is well-known in the real estate industry, and he has his industrial layout at home and abroad, and he can be called a single rich man.
Although he had a short marriage and had a son, this did not become an obstacle in Wang Yan's heart.
Under the teacher's matchmaking, Wang Yan and Wang Zhicai agreed to meet.
On the first date, Wang Zhicai did not choose a high-end place, but took Wang Yan to an ordinary restaurant in plain clothes and ordered a few home-cooked dishes.
Wang Yan did not have a grudge against Wang Zhicai because of this, and the two shared their past in a relaxed atmosphere.
When Wang Zhicai asked her if she minded her marriage history, Wang Yan expressed her understanding with a tolerant attitude.
Wang Yan's reasonableness, gentleness and virtuousness deeply attracted Wang Zhicai, and made him have a good impression of this woman who is both knowledgeable and demure and elegant.
Since then, Wang Zhicai has launched an affectionate pursuit of Wang Yan, he not only often takes Wang Yan to explore Beijing's authentic food, but also often brings boxed lunches and gifts to the crew to visit the class.
Despite this, Wang Yan did not immediately become attracted to Wang Zhicai, and the two always maintained a friend relationship.
The turning point occurred when Wang Yan fell ill and was hospitalized while working abroad.
In order to avoid the worries of her distant parents, Wang Yan chose to bear the pain alone and take care of her daily life, but her condition did not improve for a long time.
Wang Zhicai, who learned the news, decisively put down the work at hand and rushed to the hospital where Wang Yan was located as soon as possible.
The first time he went to the hospital, Wang Zhicai was still a little restrained, and only had a brief conversation with Wang Yan in the pavilion downstairs.
It was this visit that gave Wang Yan a new understanding of this rich son.
In the days when Wang Yan was sick and hospitalized, Wang Zhicai was by her side almost every day, giving her meticulous care, even if she was sometimes unable to attend in person due to busy work, he would send people to send full condolences and blessings, and the flower basket was almost full of the ward.
Wang Yan recalled the scene at that time, full of emotion, Wang Zhicai's intentions and thoughtfulness deeply moved her, and the relationship between the two was sublimated because of this opportunity, and finally confirmed the relationship between lovers.
Not long after, Wang Zhicai proposed to Wang Yan, and this relationship blossomed.
[3] The acting career fault and sad remorse behind the wealthy marriage
In 1997, the news that actress Wang Yan, who was only 23 years old, entered the marriage hall caused widespread heated discussions in the entertainment industry.
The reason is that the partner she chose was not a peer in the circle, but a wealthy Wang Zhicai, who was 11 years older than herself.
This combination made people in the circle all cast envious eyes.
At that time, most of Wang Yan's friends were in the film and television industry with a stable but limited fixed salary, and although the living conditions were acceptable, they could not get rid of their dependence on salary.
And Wang Yan, with this marriage, jumped into a wealthy family in one fell swoop, and no longer has to worry about her livelihood, and has achieved the financial freedom that many people dream of.
Even when she took over the filming of Qiong Yao's classic drama "Huanzhu Gege", she was able to deal with it calmly and without fear of any financial pressure.
In the eyes of the outside world, Wang Yan undoubtedly lived an ideal life that everyone yearns for.
The truth is not so simple.
In 2019, in a variety show that gathered the original cast of "Huanzhu Gege", when everyone was immersed in the reminiscence of the past and the revisiting of the plot of the series, Wang Yan's clip was particularly touching.
In the play, the much-loved image of "Qing Gege" around Lafayette played by her is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
It is rumored that as early as 1997, when Qiong Yao was preparing for the first part of "Huanzhu Gege", she intended to invite Wang Yan to play the important role of "Ziwei", but she failed to make the trip due to various reasons.
However, two years later, in the second part of "Huanzhu Gege", the role of "Qing Gege" was added specifically for Galeries Lafayette, Wang Yan won this role with her excellent acting skills, and continued to play an important role in the second and third parts of the follow-up, which shows her strength and status in the entertainment industry back then.
is such a talented actress with a bright future, but because she married into a wealthy family, she had to interrupt her acting career.
In the variety show, when Zhao Minfen, the actor of "Lafayette" in the former drama, appeared, Wang Yan's mood collapsed instantly, tears broke the embankment, and her makeup was wet with tears.
Her words are full of deep remorse for her past choices, and people can't help but speculate that the wealthy marriage, which is regarded as "glamorous" by the outside world, may hide a lot of unknown sadness and hardship.
[4] Wang Yan's marriage years and family love
In 1997, 23-year-old Wang Yan and 34-year-old Wang Zhicai entered the marriage hall in the prime of their youth, and they should have been immersed in sweetness and happiness, but the sudden financial crisis brought a lot of trouble to the couple.
Wang Yan fondly recalled in a certain program that the crisis had a huge impact on her husband Wang Zhicai, but it was in such adversity that she saw her husband's extremely persistent and trustworthy qualities.
During those difficult days, Wang Zhicai endured huge pressure, but he always reported good news to his family and did his best to turn the tide.
And Wang Yan knows the pressure of her husband's heart, she warms her husband's heart with tenderness and thoughtfulness, although she has not been able to give direct help in her career, but her dedication and her companionship are deeply engraved in Wang Zhicai's heart.
Wang Yan not only cares for her husband, but also treats the rest of the family.
She understands the truth of "loving the house and Wu", whether it is the careful care of her mother-in-law, or the true feelings of her stepson Wang Shuo, it shows her sincerity and kindness.
In that year, the famous screenwriter Qiong Yao planned to start filming the classic drama "Huanzhu Gege", took a fancy to Wang Yan's potential, and intended to invite her to play a role in the play.
At that time, Wang Zhicai's mother was about to undergo heart bypass surgery and urgently needed the care of her family, so Wang Yan resolutely chose the latter in the choice between career and family, and devoted herself to taking care of her mother-in-law.
To this day, her mother-in-law still doesn't know that for the sake of protecting her bedside, Wang Yan gave up an opportunity that might make her career take off.
In Wang Yan's heart, her mother-in-law is a well-cultivated and well-informed lady, even if she is over seventy years old, she still exudes a powerful aura that is admirable.
Once, when the mother-in-law visited Qingdao, Wang Yan's relatives and friends specially set up a banquet to entertain her, and when the mother-in-law walked into the box, everyone got up to welcome her warmly, and even Wang Yan's teacher was amazed afterwards, praising the mother-in-law for showing her demeanor in her gestures.
In the eyes of others, such a woman with an extraordinary temperament may not be easy to get along with, but in fact, Wang Yan and her mother-in-law have always maintained a harmonious and warm relationship and have never had a dispute.
The mother-in-law loves cooking and often shows her superb cooking skills, and for Wang Yan, who is not very good at housework, the mother-in-law is not to blame, but is willing to accept every meal she makes.
It is said that in order to win the favor of her mother-in-law, Wang Yan even knelt down to wash her feet, and got up every morning to prepare breakfast for the whole family.
As for the relationship between Wang Yan and her stepson Wang Shuo, it is even more unique.
Born in 1982, Wang Shuo is only 8 years younger than Wang Yan, which makes their relationship as natural and smooth as friends.
Whenever Wang Zhicai is busy with work, Wang Yan and Wang Shuo will travel together to enjoy a pleasant shopping time, and the conversation is unrestrained and the atmosphere is very harmonious.
On Valentine's Day, Wang Shuo also specially prepared a rose for his father and stepmother and quietly placed it in their room, which made Wang Yan feel warm.
Regarding her stepson's empathetic behavior, Wang Yan knew in her heart that this was a manifestation of Wang Shuo's reluctance to cause trouble to her father, so she returned the same sincerity and love to this sensible child.
In the accumulation of bits and pieces of living together, Wang Yan and her husband Wang Zhicai have cultivated a deep affection like a friend.
Wang Yan once said in an interview that she cherishes her relationship with Wang Zhicai very much.
Being able to establish an intimate relationship with his mother-in-law and stepson makes Wang Zhicai, as a husband, even more respectful of Wang Yan.
In 2006, Wang Yan became pregnant unexpectedly, which was an unexpected and beautiful surprise for the couple.
During her pregnancy, Wang Yan read a lot of related books and learned about postpartum depression and other problems, so she communicated with her husband in advance, hoping to get his understanding and comfort when she was emotionally unstable.
In July of the same year, Wang Yan gave birth to a son, Qiuqiu, out of excessive concern for the child's health, she became extra concerned about household cleaning after giving birth, almost to the level of cleanliness.
Whenever Wang Zhicai, who has a busy day, wants to get close to her children, Wang Yan's overprotective psychology will even cause her to stop her husband.
Wang Zhicai did not get angry or quarrel because of this, he defused the tension in a humorous way, and at the same time showed great tolerance for his wife's mood swings.
In the child's education stage, many families are prone to conflicts, and Wang Yan's family is no exception.
Wang Yan once revealed on the show that Wang Zhicai is more doting on children, and she chooses to play the role of a strict educator.
Although her mother-in-law loves her grandson, she knows that Wang Yan is doing this for the long-term consideration of her children, so she never interferes with Wang Yan's education of her children.
At the critical moment, Wang Zhicai was able to reach a consensus with Wang Yan to guide the children together.
For example, once Qiuqiu couldn't stand his mother's strict discipline and yelled that he wanted to run away from home, Wang Yan was emotional for a while.
At this time, Wang Zhicai calmly intervened and told the child that running away from home means that he must live independently, such as renting a house by himself, doing laundry and cooking, and going to school alone.
Under the father's serious and humorous reminder, Qiuqiu realized that his idea was too naïve, and Wang Yan also comforted the child in a timely manner, persuading him to wait until he could be truly independent before considering running away from home.
In that incident, Wang Zhicai successfully assisted Wang Yan to solve the problem and avoid the escalation of the conflict.
Although there is a large age difference between Wang Yan and Wang Zhicai, they get along with each other in daily life and seem to be extremely harmonious and tacit.
They know how to support each other, face and solve problems together, especially when it comes to children's education, and although there are occasional differences of opinion, they can always find a balance and walk through life's challenges together.
[5] Wealthy education caused controversy
In 2015, well-known actress Wang Yan and her nine-year-old son Qiuqiu participated in the recording of a reality show.
In this show, Qiuqiu's words and deeds are jaw-dropping, not only did he disrespect his mother, but also called Wang Yan a "pig's head", and even beat her.
In the face of her son's rude behavior, Wang Yan seemed helpless and could only let Qiuqiu act recklessly.
After the program was broadcast, Wang Yan's education method aroused widespread attention and fierce debate in the society.
In the show, Qiuqiu not only insulted his mother openly, but also publicly declared that when Wang Yan blamed him, he would fight back violently.
In addition, he also complained about the family's economic situation, accusing Wang Yan of squandering his father's hard-earned money, and only giving himself one or two thousand yuan of pocket money, far less than the one or two thousand yuan given by his father.
A child who is only a few years old shows a worldly sophistication and materialism that surpasses his peers, which makes netizens deeply question Wang Yan's educational philosophy.
Wang Yan in front of the camera, under her son's repeated sharp complaints, looked extremely embarrassed and helpless.
The "knife" of the ball did not stop there.
He even claimed that if Wang Yan accidentally fell, he would not help him, but if his father fell, he would immediately lend a helping hand.
This series of words and deeds made Wang Yan the focus of public opinion, and the public criticized her education methods.
The program "Perfect Mother" is also regarded by some netizens as a negative example of family education.
What's more, it is speculated that Wang Yan's life after marrying into a wealthy family is not satisfactory, and some people even describe Wang Yan's marriage as "plastic surgery" in a ridiculous tone, although her husband has not changed much, but she was tortured by her own son to the point of physical and mental exhaustion, as if she had become another person, so she was jokingly called "the most miserable wife".
Despite this, if you want to study it carefully, Wang Yan's life situation is actually not "miserable".
She lives near the Forbidden City, with a magnificent view of the royal palace from the window, and her husband has thoughtfully renovated the mansion "Wang Fu Century" to her liking.
These superior living conditions seem to be in stark contrast to the outside world's evaluation of her as "the most miserable and broad".
[6] From "Forbidden City Neighbor Gege" to the real life precipitated by the years
In January 2019, through the lens of the variety show "The New Forbidden City", the audience was able to get a glimpse of Wang Yan's luxury mansion in a prime location in Beijing, which not only has high-end features such as sky gardens and sky pools, but also is more striking because of its close proximity to the Forbidden City, a symbol of Chinese culture, which undoubtedly adds to the mystery and dignity.
Therefore, Wang Yan has become a "Gege" in real life in the minds of netizens, living in a land where every inch of land is valuable, with a large number of servants at home and a luxurious lifestyle.
This impression did not last long, and a news about Wang Zhicai's gambling debt of nearly 70 million yuan spread on the Internet, which instantly subverted Wang Zhicai's image as a rich man in the eyes of the public, and also made Wang Yan's situation delicate.
With the fermentation of this incident, Wang Yan began to make an active comeback, frequently appearing in major programs to earn income, and people speculated whether she would follow in Liu Tao's footsteps and repay her husband's debts through her comeback acting career.
At the beginning of 2021, Wang Yan's name appeared in the cast list of the costume drama "Shangshi" produced by Yu Zheng, although she was not the protagonist in this work starring Xu Kai and Wu Jinyan, but played a supporting role.
Later, Wang Yan also reproduced her most well-known role - "Qing Gege" in the online variety "Cute Detective Detective", but this seems to be more like a review and tribute to past roles, which raises questions about "fried cold rice".
At this moment, Wang Yan, after decades of tempering her married life, is no longer the gentle and lovely image on the screen back then, but in the show, she showed her true self without pretentiousness, although the years have left traces on the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, but also gave her richer life experience.
Netizens have their own speculations about the reasons for Wang Yan's comeback, some think that she may have faced an economic crisis similar to Liu Tao's wealthy family, and was forced to return to the entertainment industry in middle age to make money;
No matter what the truth is, Wang Yan's comeback road seems to be a little late, in the current entertainment industry, high-value and talented young people are constantly emerging, and actresses like Wang Yan, who have faded out of sight before reaching the peak of their careers, are obviously difficult to regain their former glory.
After her comeback, although Wang Yan has participated in many works such as "The Legend of Heavy Ears" and "Flowers and Flowers", most of the time she can only play cameo roles with few scenes, and it is difficult to replicate the high popularity of "Huanzhu Gege" and "The History of Martial Arts".
Many netizens are full of emotion, every choice in life is crucial, I don't know if Wang Yan regrets her decision now, maybe the answer is only known to her.
[7] Wang Yan's marriage and complex life roles
Wang Yan's wealthy married life has always been the focus of attention from the outside world, although as bystanders, we have no right to evaluate whether her life is happy or bad, but from her performance and remarks on the show, we can perceive the complexity and hardships behind the wealthy marriage.
In 2019, in a variety show starring in a reunion "Huanzhu Gege", Wang Yan seemed to be reminiscing about her past with the sentence "Girls in love have zero IQ!", suggesting that the choice back then was too hasty.
At that time, her acting career was in its infancy, and she was deeply appreciated by Aunt Qiong Yao, if she had chosen to work in the entertainment industry for a few years, today's achievements may be completely different.
When "Lafayette" Zhao Minfen appeared, Wang Yan's emotions completely collapsed, and she burst into tears, telling her grievances and regrets in the past, and frankly regretting that she did not follow her advice.
When the host visited Wang Yan again after more than ten years and asked her to summarize more than ten years of married life in one sentence, Wang Yan did not show the high spirits or happiness she once had, but sighed again and again, looked tired, choked up several times, and repeatedly emphasized that the complexity of married life is unspeakable.
This makes the audience wonder if Wang Yan would choose to step into the threshold of the wealthy family without reservation if he turned back time?
Looking back on Wang Yan's growth process, two teachers have had a profound impact on her life trajectory, one led her to the path of dance, and the other opened the door to a wealthy family for her.
In reality, Wang Yan's life does not seem to be as beautiful and happy as the outside world imagines, she has many roles such as wife, stepmother, daughter-in-law, mother, etc., and only she knows the taste.
Although we cannot directly judge the relationship between marital happiness and money, it is conceivable that if Wang Yan chose to stick to her acting career back then, although she may have gone through ups and downs, she can at least maintain her independence and autonomy, and she does not have to appear so passive and "humble" in a wealthy family.
Everyone's life path is a unique journey that cannot be replicated, and the taste of it is like drinking water, knowing whether it is warm or cold.
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