Outside the window, the city is bustling and lively, with cars coming and going, and the lights are brilliant. However, Zhang Li's gaze did not stay in these appearances, but instead moved over the noisy crowd and bet on the yellowed old photograph in his hand.
It was the heroic appearance of his youth, his eyes shining, the flame of his dreams burning, and he looked forward to the possibilities of the future with great antithesis.
Time has passed, and Zhang Li, who has now entered the age of sixtieth year, has gray hair and an old face. He sat alone in this gorgeous but deserted mansion, feeling lonely and lost like never before.
What was once full of enthusiasm, enthusiasm, and glorious dreams has now all turned into nothingness.
No matter how famous his reputation is or how much wealth he has accumulated, it cannot save his inner world at the moment. Money and honor seem to have been endowed with a kind of detachment from the world, losing the exhilarating power of the past.
Zhang Li held the photo tightly, and all kinds of past events appeared in front of him, and those memories that came like a tide completely submerged him.
Looking back on the past, he was originally a young man from a poor background but with great ambitions, and gradually embarked on the road of directing from an unknown "handyman".
With his hard work and outstanding talent, he has won the attention of everyone at the Beijing Film Academy and won numerous honors and applause.
However, this once popular "first person in domestic historical dramas" has directed classics such as "The Right Way in the World is the Vicissitudes of Life" and "Once Upon a Time in China", which are famous all over the world and sound shocks everywhere.
His private life, however, was a mess, like a pile of broken pieces.
Zhang Li recalled his former wife and lovers, and tears couldn't help but welling up in his eyes. Liu Lin, Liu Bei, Xiao Song Jia...... These women who had truly loved him were all deeply hurt by him in the end.
Even with his endless wealth, he is still just a heartless and unrighteous man who can never find inner peace.
Inside the mansion, there was silence. Zhang Li gently stroked his younger self in the old photo, his eyes were gloomy, and his heart was full of endless sadness.
Zhang Li's life story is thought-provoking from an ordinary and cruel starting point. He was born in a poor peasant family, and his parents worked hard, but they always struggled to make ends meet.
The days of "eating the last meal but not the next meal" almost became the norm in that era.
It was this struggle to survive that gave the young Zhang Li a deep insight into the life philosophy of "self-reliance". He knew that only through hard work with his own hands could he get out of this impoverished life.
So, he decided to seek a career in the local film studio.
In the beginning, he was just that inconspicuous "handyman", and trivial matters took up most of his time. However, this seemingly insignificant work has opened up a new and mysterious life path for Zhang Li.
During his days in the studio, he had the opportunity to observe and appreciate the whole process of film shooting up close for the first time, and developed a deep love and yearning for this magical industry.
The power of ideals inspired Zhang Li to work harder. He examines every detail of the lens with those weathered eyes, transforming it into a unique and insightful insight.
The people around him marveled at his talent and exhorted him to cherish this gift from God.
With full of enthusiasm, Zhang Li unswervingly moved forward, and finally successfully admitted to the Beijing Film Academy, realizing his dream of becoming a director.
In this institution of higher learning full of talents, Zhang Li not only got acquainted with future companions such as Zhang Yimou and Li Shaohong, but also devoted himself to his studies.
With her excellent academic performance and excellent photographic works, Zhang Li has won high praise from her teachers and has high expectations. However, just when everyone thought he had a bright future, fate played tricks on him again.
After graduating, Zhang Li did not hesitate to return to his former film studio, but this time, his identity has changed to that of a photographer. Although as a newcomer, he could only take on some photography tasks for small productions, but this did not shake his firm belief.
Just when the outside world thought that Zhang Li would be satisfied with the status quo, his first film "Escape from the World of Sin" unexpectedly failed, causing him to fall into a trough of loss.
However, this brave young man who pursued his dreams did not deter from this, and with his indomitable spirit, Zhang Li quickly won the highest honor of the Golden Rooster Award for his outstanding photography "Alternate" and became famous.
In the rich and colorful road of life, setbacks and ups and downs undoubtedly shine like bright stars, however, as long as we have perseverance and courage, we can finally find the glorious road to success! Just like the blazing sun under the clear sky, Zhang Li relied on that incomparable fighting spirit to break through many obstacles and achieve the status of a veritable director giant today.
Despite the continuous expansion of his career, Zhang Li's private life has fallen into a jaw-dropping circle. The high-profile director seems to have an irresistible charm for the opposite sex, and many beautiful women have fallen at his feet and are at his mercy.
The culprit of all this comes from the controversial years of cohabitation between Zhang Li and Liu Lin. At that time, Liu Lin was in the prime of her youth, talented, like a rising star, with an unlimited future.
However, she lost herself in Zhang Li's gentle trap, and was willing to give up her career and devote herself to this relationship.
In the beginning, their lives were filled with a sweet and warm atmosphere. Whenever Zhang Li returned home from his busy work, he would always see Liu Lin waiting at the door, and his eyes full of anticipation were almost intoxicating.
Therefore, this master of the love field felt pity and decided to go to the palace of marriage with her.
However, fate played a cruel joke at this time. Just as the two were about to walk hand in hand into the sacred hall of marriage, Zhang Li's grandfather began to make trouble again.
This time, what haunted him was the alluring appearance of the popular actress Liu Bei.
Liu Lin, who was dressed in a white wedding dress, had tears in her eyes and asked Zhang Li silently: "Why do you hurt my heart so much?" However, the great director was indifferent and ruthless, and frankly said that he had never thought of marrying her, let alone paying sincere emotions.
In this way, Liu Lin fell into endless pain and became the victim of Zhang Li's last negative man. At this time, Liu Bei had happily married into Zhang Li's mansion and replaced her former position.
Who would have expected that this loving couple, who are known as "made in heaven", will not escape the curse of the "seven-year itch". The good times of the newlywed Yan'er came to an end after only a short year.
The reason is just that Zhang Li indulges in the freshness and girlish atmosphere brought by the young and energetic "Little Song Jia".
All the staff of the crew can clearly feel that Mr. Zhang Li has improved and strengthened the role of the leading role of Miss Song Jia on an unprecedented scale, and is obviously consciously promoting her to the peak of her acting career.
At the same time, rumors about the ambiguity between the two also spread rapidly in the industry.
In the face of all kinds of doubts, Ms. Song Jia behaved calmly and calmly, and even boldly admitted publicly: "I dare to pursue true love and express my feelings without worrying about any possible consequences."
This remark is undoubtedly a direct confirmation of the complicated relationship between her and Mr. Zhang Li.
Upon learning the news, Ms. Liu Bei felt both angry and heartbroken. She resolutely chose to divorce Mr. Zhang Li, raised their children alone, and lived a reclusive life.
However, what is even more ironic is that she actually rejoined the arms of her ex-husband Zhang Jian and relived the warm family times in the past.
In this way, a bloody plot full of drama began. Everyone is swayed by the emotional manipulation of Mr. Zhang Li, a "great director".
However, even in this bizarre drama, he is just playing the role of a pathetic clown over and over again.
Despite his chaotic private life, Mr. Zhang Li has a thriving and prominent reputation in his professional field. Classics were born from his hands and wrote his own glorious chapters.
Taking the epic masterpiece "The Right Way in the World is the Vicissitudes of Life" as an example, Mr. Zhang Li not only carefully polished every detail, but also exerted the director's power to the extreme.
Even the selection of the heroine in the play has become a stage for him to act recklessly.
At that time, Zhang Heng and Yang Xue, who played the female number one and female number two respectively, were both high-profile peerless beauties. The former has attracted wide attention because of his successful portrayal of the role of "Princess Seya" in the well-known costume drama "Huanzhu Gege".
The latter is a rising bright star, revered by the audience as the "goddess of the people".
Both of them are highly influential traffic flowers, but they are also helpless in the face of Mr. Zhang Li's pressure. According to insiders in the crew, during the filming, Zhang Heng and Yang Xue were sexually harassed and sexually stared at by Mr. Director many times.
If Zhang Li's actions are exemplified, it is that his greedy gaze is often fiercely focused on the moving body curves of the two female actors, and in the dramatic situations that interact with each other, there is a kind of transgressive desire in his eyes.
What's even more surprising is that some staff members witnessed behind the scenes that during the break, Zhang Li actually acted with actress Zhang Heng, and even made some too intimate moves.
In the face of such obscene behavior, Zhang Heng was unaware of it, mistakenly thinking that this was just the director's "professional care" for the actors. Because in her heart, Zhang Linai is a well-respected director, how could she do such an unbearable thing? However, although Yang Xue felt a little uncomfortable, she only quickly avoided it and did not think much about it.
The matter quickly spread within the crew, causing an uproar. Many people strongly condemned Zhang Li's actions, believing that he was simply the embodiment of the "old prostitute".
However, unfortunately, due to his high position in the industry, no one dared to really criticize him, and could only stare dryly.
From a certain point of view, the root of this arrogance is precisely the reason why Zhang Li has become famous in recent years and has repeatedly reached new highs in his directorial career.
As the "first person in domestic historical dramas", he can do whatever he wants, without any constraints In their eyes, Zhang Heng and Yang Xue are just tools for him to satisfy his personal desires.
What's even more amazing is that some perceptive people found that Zhang Li began to pay special attention to the roles of these two actresses.
He seems to have over-exaggerated and supported them, consciously or unconsciously, and as time went on, the weight and exposure of the roles they played in the show had far exceeded the original plan, and at this moment, they seemed to have become the focus of value for the entire series.
After all, Zhang Li has long been a well-known "veteran," and once he becomes interested in a certain actress, they will all become his playthings without exception.
Therefore, even if there is no conclusive evidence, the audience still firmly believes that there must be some kind of secret hidden between this "merry director" and the two stunning heroines.
Looking back on the past, Zhang Li is already an elder in his last years. When he looked at this luxurious mansion that was once full of laughter and laughter, he couldn't help but feel a sour feeling in his heart.
The glory and honor of the past are now gone, leaving only a trace of it, so lamenting the unpredictability of life, the future is bleak, and it is elusive!
Once upon a time, Zhang Li was full of glory, the bright pearl of the director industry, and his contributions to the classic works that were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people made him the "first person in domestic historical dramas".
However, this seemingly omnipotent giant, the emotional world is in full trouble.
Liu Lin, Liu Bei, Xiao Song Jia and many other women, they once loved him sincerely, but they were deeply hurt by him. Zhang Li in his youth was wild and uninhibited, arrogant and arrogant, which led to today's love life being a mess.
recalled that at the beginning, Liu Lin took care of him in every way, but Zhang Li's feelings for her were like a flash in the pan, short and fleeting. Under the temptation of beauty, he left Liu Lin without hesitation and tied the knot with Liu Bei.
At that time, there was no doubt about his deep friendship with Liu Bei, but who would have expected that this "true love" would not escape the fate of the "seven-year itch" after all.
Soon after marriage, Zhang Li turned his greedy eyes to the new actress Xiao Song Jia. For this lively and cheerful girl, he not only gave a lot of care during the filming process, but even had an ambiguous emotional entanglement with her.
In the face of gossip from the outside world, Song Jia frankly admitted her relationship with Zhang Li. "Have the courage to pursue true love, to love boldly, without worrying about the possible consequences.
These impassioned words undoubtedly pushed Zhang Li to the forefront of public opinion.
In this way, Song Jia, who was not deeply involved in the world, unknowingly became the fuse of this turmoil. And Liu Bei, the poor wife, was forced to choose a divorce because of this.
What's even more ironic is that she took Zhang Li's child and rejoined her ex-husband Zhang Jian's arms to relive the warm family life in the past.
If Zhang Li was carried away by love back then, then now he can only regret his past behaviors. The crazy actions of the past have now turned into a thing of the past, leaving only endless regrets.
Time flies, and the many women who once fell in love with him and were tormented by his injuries have now disappeared and ceased to exist. In the luxury villa, only Zhang Li, the lonely guardian, remains.
He has won countless honors with his extraordinary talents, but on the road to success, he has also paid a huge price - the barrenness of the emotional world.
At this moment, the road in front of him is like a long night, and there is no hope in sight.
Guilt, remorse, and deep remorse were intertwined in his heart, which made Zhang Li suffer.