1. The first encounter between Chen Kaige and Chen Hong - "Chen Hong was as beautiful as a beautiful oil painting at that time"
It was a certain day in the spring of 1996, and the great director Chen Kaige, who had gone through more than 30 years of spring and autumn, met the fresh and refined newcomer actress Chen Hong who would be the heroine in the future in the dressing room of the crew of the movie "Fengyue" for the first time.
Just this short and unforgettable glance made Chen Kaige intoxicated by the beautiful woman in front of him.
In the mirror, Chen Hong's skin is as white as jade, and the gentle and moving demeanor revealed between her eyebrows makes people feel a noble and elegant atmosphere, like a fascinating oil painting.
Chen Kaige stared at her in the mirror, and that beautiful moment was deeply imprinted in his heart, unforgettable.
When he learned that this rookie actor was not from a famous aristocracy, but had received a good education since childhood, had a gentle and generous personality, and was deeply loved by the director and crew members, Chen Kaige's interest in her became more and more intense.
Subsequently, the two met unexpectedly again in the crew, Chen Kaige seized the opportunity to take the initiative to talk to her, and the two quickly established a deep friendship and gradually sublimated into a lover relationship.
Although Chen Hong failed to successfully play the heroine in "Fengyue", this chance encounter has become an indelible precious memory in Chen Kaige's life. Even though time has passed, that beautiful and moving moment still shines brightly in his mind.
The experienced male director was also attracted by Chen Hong's talent and unique temperament. Although the two met by chance, it laid the groundwork for their future together.
Chen Hong became the most important partner in Chen Kaige's life, and they finally entered the marriage hall and built a happy family together.
2. Chen Kaige's artistic background in his early years - a film and television family, deeply influenced by Mei Lanfang's family, and talented
Chen Kaige has shown extraordinary learning ability since he was a child, and he was able to recite more than 300 Tang poems proficiently at the age of seven. In addition, he also studied with Mei Baochen, the eldest son of the famous Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang, and the two formed a deep teacher-student friendship.
The far-reaching influence of Mei Lanfang's family has undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for Chen Kaige's artistic path.
Since stepping into the field of film production, Chen Kaige, a passionate young man who is keen on films, has used every fragment of time to watch movies, read books, go all out to absorb knowledge, and experience the hardships of creation.
His obsession with cinema and unswerving pursuit of cinema have made him stand out in this highly competitive industry.
In 1974, after Chen Kaige, who was only 23 years old, retired from the army, he was assigned to work in a film studio. It was here that he met the first love in his life - Sun Jialin, and the two quickly fell in love.
Sun Jialin came from a wealthy background and also loved art, and she was able to deeply understand and support Chen Kaige's lofty ambitions, however, unfortunately, due to differences in concepts, their marriage eventually broke down.
In 1984, Chen Kaige's first work "Yellow Earth" was released shockingly, which attracted widespread attention. The film's huge success also attracted the attention of Hong Huang, who met the talented director through a friend's referral and was fascinated by his unique personal charm.
3. Marrying Hong Huang, the "Beijing Circle Gege", for the sake of a resource green card - Hong Huang's family background is illustrious, and Hong Huang is disappointed in Chen Kaige
In 1987, Chen Kaige, who was studying in the United States at the time, urgently needed a valuable green card, but he was unable to do so. At this time, Hong Huang, one of the first batch of international students in New China, took the initiative to lend a helping hand to Chen Kaige and expressed his willingness to tie the knot with him to help him get a green card.
Hong Huang's family background can be described as illustrious, his mother is a famous diplomat, his father is a professor at Peking University, and his stepfather is a former foreign minister. She was also a well-known writer and media personality, and became close friends with President Roosevelt's wife while studying in the United States.
For Chen Kaige, who is in urgent need of a green card, it is undoubtedly a godsend to tie the knot with such a woman with a prominent family.
Therefore, Chen Kaige accepted Hong Huang's proposal without hesitation, and the two quickly entered the marriage hall in the United States. After returning to China, Hong Huang relied on his profound resource advantages to provide great help to Chen Kaige's career development, so that he was able to successfully direct "Singing While Walking" and was successfully shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival.
However, with the vigorous development of Chen Kaige's career, more and more actresses have embraced him. In the face of the ups and downs of "overtures", Hong Huang's heart was full of anxiety, and he even confided his heart to his mother and burst into tears.
Despite this, she still firmly chose to stay by Chen Kaige's side and never give up.
When Chen Kaige became a world-renowned new star in the film "Farewell My Concubine" starring him and was invited to attend the red carpet ceremony of the Cannes International Film Festival, Hong Huang suddenly realized that Chen Kaige was not a pure artist who pursued the highest state of art as he imagined, but a secular person who was deeply involved in the struggle for fame and fortune! She witnessed Chen Kaige gradually lose his innocence and fall into the hustle and bustle of Vanity Fair.
Against this background, she finally made up her mind to file for divorce.
Hong Huang's disappointment and betrayal of Chen Kaige made it difficult for her to calm down for a long time. She thought Chen Kaige was an otherworldly artist, but the reality was that he was so worldly.
Losing his initial good expectations, Hong Huang resolutely chose to leave, and the breakdown of this marriage once again brought emotional trauma to Chen Kaige, however, it was from this moment that the trajectory of his life also underwent a major change.
Part 4: Emotional entanglement with Ni Ping - Ni Ping went all out to support Chen Kaige, but Chen Kaige repeatedly broke his promise
After the divorce, Chen Kaige was at a low point in his relationship, at this time he participated in a popular variety show and met the famous host Ni Ping, who also suffered emotional trauma.
In the in-depth conversation, the two found that they had both experienced emotional frustration, and they couldn't help but have a tacit understanding and intimacy of the same heart.
With the passage of time, Chen Kaige was deeply moved by Ni Ping's wisdom and kindness, so the two began a secret relationship.
Ni Ping is a woman full of positive energy, she devotes herself to Chen Kaige's acting career, and even takes the initiative to take on tedious housework and laundry and cook for him.
In the face of Ni Ping's unreserved dedication, Chen Kaige was deeply moved and repeatedly made a marriage vow to her.
However, whenever faced with fulfilling his promises, Chen Kaige always procrastinates, which makes Ni Ping feel disappointed. Until Chen Kaige's father's illness worsened, Ni Ping did not hesitate to put down all the affairs in her hands and took care of Chen Kaige's father wholeheartedly.
At that time, everyone firmly believed that Ni Ping would eventually become Chen Kaige's wife.
However, to everyone's surprise, at this critical moment, Chen Kaige resolutely parted ways with Ni Ping and chose another woman. Regarding Chen Kaige's treachery, Ni Ping admitted frankly that those days were the most painful memories in her life, and she had never suffered such humiliation and injury.
By Chen Kaige's side, she didn't even have a trace of dignity.
Ni Ping used to be so selfless and dedicated, but in the end, it was only in exchange for Chen Kaige's desperate abandonment! Endless deception and promises poured in, and Ni Ping finally realized that he was just an insignificant existence in his heart.
The end of this relationship left an indelible deep imprint in her heart, and similarly, the frustration of this relationship also made Chen Kaige fall into the lowest point of his life again, but after a short setback, he quickly found new hope and accompanied the mysterious woman to the end of his life.
Part 5: Unexpectedly pregnant, Chen Hong urged Chen Kaige to enter the marriage hall
Soon after Chen Kaige and Ni Ping's love came to an end, he met Chen Hong again, who had fallen in love at first sight in the crew. Chen Hong is already pregnant, and she ruthlessly tells Chen Kaige that if he can't tie the knot with him, then she will die a clear will.
Chen Kaige, who was powerless, could only sigh at this, this sudden child could not be said to be a surprise or a fright, but he knew that this was what he had always longed to have, so he decided to abandon Ni Ping and propose to Chen Hong instead, and within a month, the two held an unprecedented wedding.
In Chen Kaige's eyes, Chen Hong not only has outstanding appearance, but also has the quality of gentleness and kindness, and has a deep fate with himself. For Chen Hong, it is undoubtedly a supreme honor to be able to marry this internationally renowned director.
They originally expected this marriage to be smooth sailing, but who would have expected that behind this seemingly happy marriage, Chen Kaige's intricate emotional entanglements were hidden.
This unexpected child became an important turning point in Chen Kaige's life. He resolutely left Ni Ping and chose to walk hand in hand with Chen Hong into the palace of marriage.
For Chen Kaige, this child just fills the gap in his heart, so he gladly accepts this reality, and for Chen Hong, it is undoubtedly a great honor to be able to marry this famous director, although she does not know Chen Kaige's past emotional journey, but she firmly believes that as long as she can provide him with a warm haven, they will be able to write a happy chapter together.
So, under Chen Hong's ardent anticipation, Chen Kaige finally concluded a good cooperation relationship with him and built a harmonious and beautiful family. This happy marriage also made Chen Kaige completely bid farewell to the troubles of the past and opened a new chapter in his life.
Sixth, Chen Kaige and Chen Hong spent happy time together, and the two lived a low-key and simple life
Now, Chen Kaige and Chen Hong have walked hand in hand for 27 years, and their emotions are still as sweet as ever. Two lovely sons were born one after another, and together they built a warm and harmonious family of four.
For Chen Kaige, this marriage is undoubtedly the most stable and happiest moment in his life. He finally got rid of the image of being suave and looking for love in the past, devoted himself to getting along with his wife, and lived a quiet and low-key life.
Chen Hong also gave him a haven of tranquility where he could devote himself to his art with peace of mind.
The outside world has always regarded Chen Kaige as an out-and-out "playboy". He has abandoned the women he loves deeply several times, and even sacrificed his personal ideals in order to obtain a U.S. green card, and chose to enter the marriage hall with Hong Huang.
However, when we see the couple in front of us who are extremely loving and spend the rest of their lives together, we can't help but sigh that maybe Chen Kaige is just an ordinary man who is constantly exploring and moving forward on the road of affection.
Chen Kaige, the former "merry genius", has now become the most respected "husband". He was finally conquered by Chen Hong, an unpretentious but unyielding woman, and regained the focus of his life.
This man, who once fell in love with countless women, now only loves his wife and family, and lives a plain and happy life.
It can be seen that although there are many "playboys" in the world, they will eventually be tamed by women like Chen Hong. Their stories bring us a profound enlightenment: only by treating feelings with sincerity can we reap lasting happiness.