Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it has entered April 2024. Looking back on the past, the marriage that once attracted much attention has now gone through 8 years.
Back then, the 31-year-old outstanding actress Rao Xinyu, in order to have the opportunity to marry Wang Kuirong, a veteran actor who was 37 years older than herself, resolutely moved forward and dared to break through the opposition of relatives and friends around her and the storm of various doubts.
People from all walks of life have been discussing this, and people can't help but wonder if such a huge age difference can find true happiness in married life? However, when we see this 76-year-old Wang Kuirong today, his kind eyes gazing affectionately at the 44-year-old Rao Xinyu, and gently caressing her cheeks with his warm hands, we can't help but be deeply moved by this sincere emotion that transcends the boundaries of age.
There is no doubt that this "grandfather" like couple perfectly interprets their firm belief in love with their practical actions. Whenever Wang Kuirong's eyes are full of endless pampering, whenever Rao Xinyu is tightly snuggled in her husband's arms, the moment they look at each other and smile, the light of happiness will shine on their faces, making us deeply feel that the power of love can transcend the gap of any age.
Looking back on the past, Rao Xinyu was born in a remote mountain village and his family was very poor. In addition to her, there are two younger siblings to take care of.
The pressures of life have made her show a resilient character since she was a child, taking the initiative to take on household chores and take care of her younger siblings.
Although the burden of life weighs her breathlessly, Rao Xinyu's enthusiasm for learning has never diminished in the slightest, and she has always maintained excellent grades and is firmly at the top of her class.
When she was 12 years old, she had a chance to watch a wonderful performance by the village troupe, which ignited her ardent yearning for acting in her heart.
Looking at the passionate performances of the actors on the stage, and listening to the warm applause and cheers of the audience, Rao Xinyu's heart was full of longing, as if she saw a new world opening its doors to her.
However, when she mustered up the courage to confess her dream to her parents, she was reproached like a storm. The parents knew that for this poor family, the path of pursuing art was undoubtedly difficult and distant.
However, the seed of dreams in Rao Xinyu's heart has long taken root and sprouted, and finally broke through the ground and thrived in the face of adversity.
She secretly filled in countless art colleges and universities on the college entrance examination volunteer form, and after a long and arduous time, with the spirit of tenacious struggle, she realized her dream step by step and was successfully admitted to the Beijing Film Academy.
When she first entered this bustling city, she lived in the slums since she was a child, as if she was in a strange and unpredictable ocean, and the mountain-like pressure and boundless fear hit her like a turbulent wave, which strongly shook her fragile heart and made her retreat again and again.
However, in the face of many difficulties and challenges, she was not afraid, gritted her teeth and persevered, devoted herself to her studies, and worked diligently to hone her acting skills.
After graduation, Rao Xinyu firmly chose to devote herself to the film and television industry, starting from an unknown actor, on this road full of thorns, she gradually emerged step by step, laying a solid foundation for her film and television career.
The magic of fate is that at that moment in 2013, Rao Xinyu formed an indissoluble bond with Wang Kuirong, a veteran actor who was 37 years older than her. That year, they co-starred in the filming of the TV series "Dog Stick".
At that time, Rao Xinyu had just set foot in the film and television industry, and had not yet accumulated rich acting experience, so there were still many confusions and tensions in acting. And Wang Kuirong is an old actor who has been in the film industry for many years, with his decades of profound skills, he has insight into the confusion of young Rao Xinyu at a glance.
So, Wang Kuirong decided to use his wisdom and patience to lead this young junior. Outside the play, he patiently answered Rao Xinyu's doubts about the script step by step, and selflessly taught his acting skills and experience accumulated over the years.
In the play, he is even more hands-on, demonstrating how to interpret the inner world of the character more deeply with sincere interpretation.
In this way, in the teacher-student exchanges, the distance between the two gradually shortened. Wang Kuirong's wisdom, generosity and noble character made Rao Xinyu have a deep admiration and affection for him.
She tirelessly asked Wang Kuirong for acting skills, and Wang Kuirong unreservedly shared his experience.
During that time, there was one thing that Rao Xinyu will never forget. In order to create the slim figure required for the characters in the play, she started a strict diet and weight loss plan, but when she was dizzy due to hunger, she happened to be discovered by Wang Kuirong.
The elderly man immediately stepped forward to help him and warned him earnestly, "No matter how hard you work, you must never neglect to eat healthy."
Since then, Wang Kuirong has carefully prepared food every day and had an in-depth conversation with Rao Xinyu after meals. In this way, in the care and communication again and again, the emotions between the two became deeper and deeper, and a special feeling quietly grew in each other's hearts.
Forty years ago, in 1986, at that time, Wang Kuirong, who had reached the age of 40, made a seemingly "crazy" but courageous decision - in order to pursue his dream of being an actor, he did not hesitate to leave his warm family and embark on a journey to the Central Academy of Drama for further study.
As a middle-aged man over half a hundred years old, Wang Kuirong knows that he is carrying the burden of his family. However, the power of dreams is like a powerful torrent, which makes him irresistible, and he devotes himself to the exploration of the road of acting, eager to realize his self-worth on this road.
This kind of complete disregard for the family undoubtedly brought great disappointment and heartache to the wife at that time, who believed that her husband was no longer the same person he used to be, and finally chose to part ways.
In this way, Wang Kuirong completely broke free from the shackles of marriage and devoted himself to the pursuit of his dreams without any worries. After graduating from the Central Academy of Drama, he joined the Beijing Children's Theatre and began his career.
Although he is much older than his colleagues, this has not shaken his love for his career. In the theater, he worked hard, striving for perfection, and constantly honing his acting skills.
After years of hard work and precipitation, finally in 1992, the TV series "Love You is Not Negotiable" starring him attracted widespread attention, and he also won the honor of "Chunyan Cup" actor, which became the first important milestone in Wang Kuirong's career.
Since then, more exciting opportunities have come one after another, and his acting career has gradually emerged in the circle, and he has won high praise from industry insiders for his outstanding acting talent.
It is this journey full of challenges and hardships that has enabled Wang Kuirong to accumulate rich life experience and in-depth understanding of performing arts, so that he has the ability to lead the younger generations and inspire others to pursue their dreams.
Now, despite the persuasion of relatives and friends, 31-year-old Rao Xinyu still firmly chooses to marry 68-year-old Wang Kuirong. The marriage between them spanned a full 37-year age gap.
On the day of the wedding, Rao Xinyu's parents were unable to attend in person, only Wang Kuirong and his father attended, and the atmosphere was slightly embarrassing. However, none of this can stop them from having a sincere and deep love for each other.
After entering the marriage hall, Rao Xinyu decisively withdrew from the dazzling entertainment industry, and silently guarded her elderly husband Wang Kuirong with a low-key attitude.
All of them show that although his parents have deep doubts about this marriage with a difference of 37 years, Rao Xinyu still serves his parents wholeheartedly, does everything himself, and takes care of both parents wholeheartedly.
And the moving things are far more than these! When Rao Xinyu's younger brother couldn't find a suitable job after graduating from college, Wang Kuirong, whose career was in full swing, used his extensive contacts in the film and television industry to find an ideal career for him and successfully solved his employment problem.
With Wang Kuirong's solid and reliable support, Rao Xinyu's economic situation has gradually improved. She bought several properties for her parents and siblings at once, and even took on the responsibility of preparing a new house and bride price for her younger brother.
This is undoubtedly a great gift for families who once lived in hardship.
In 2019, Wang Kuirong brought Rao Xinyu a lively and lovely grandson, and since then, the family of this couple with a huge age difference has been filled with laughter.
Now, when the 76-year-old Wang Kuirong teases his grandson and smiles at the 44-year-old Rao Xinyu, you can feel the sincere emotion of the light of happiness in their eyes, which transcends the boundaries of age, and has crossed the long river of time, which is shocking.
Time flies, time flies. Now, when we look back on this 37-year marriage, we can't help but be deeply impressed by their courage to pursue their dreams and their unwavering belief in true love.
Looking back on the past, Rao Xinyu, who was born in poverty, gradually realized his dream of becoming an actor with his perseverance and hard work, while Wang Kuirong resolutely decided to leave his hometown to chase his dream at the age of 40.
It is precisely because of their unswerving determination to their dreams that they have today's brilliant achievements.
Looking to the future, this "grandchild" age gap will still walk hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, through every journey of life together. Although their path of love has been questioned by the world, as long as they are supported by the persistent pursuit of ideals, they will be able to write their own legendary chapters.
When the 76-year-old famous actor Wang Kuirong hugged his lovely grandson and kissed his beautiful 44-year-old wife Rao Xinyu affectionately, the happy light in those deep eyes was like a long-flowing river, flowing endlessly.
This sincere love across the centuries is the indelible glorious mark of their inner emotions!
Time flies, only the enthusiasm for dreams is like a raging flame, and the twists and turns of love, only the loyal and sincere hearts can rely on each other.
In this pair of lovers who have spent the ups and downs of life together, we have witnessed the determination to move forward and chase their dreams and their firm belief in true love, they have interpreted this eternal power with their lives, setting an example that is difficult to replicate for the world!