Speaking of CCTV's "News Network", many viewers will think of the classic opening song and the familiar announcer's face. In the history of the development of this show, there is a host whose name is undoubtedly unforgettable - he is Zhang Hongmin.
Zhang Hongmin joined the CCTV News Center as an announcer in 1982, hosted "News Network" for a long time, and spent many nights with countless families. However, at the height of his career, he suddenly announced his retirement, and even on his 60th birthday, he remained single, and his mysterious private life became the focus of speculation.
Why did a former celebrity anchor choose to retire at the peak of his career? What is his single life? What kind of inner world does the story behind Zhang Hongmin reveal? This article will reveal the legendary story of this CCTV news figure in an all-round way through interviews with Zhang Hongmin's relatives, friends, and colleagues.
1. Golden years: the glorious years of CCTV's "first brother".
In 1982, Zhang Hongmin first stepped into CCTV and was assigned to the news center as an announcer. At that time, he was in the prime of his youth, graduated from the Communication University of China, and had excellent professionalism and broadcasting skills.
CCTV veteran anchor Wang Baozhong recalled Zhang Hongmin's first impression when he first joined the company: "Zhang Hongmin is tall and handsome, with a loud and powerful voice. His hosting style is very steady, and the speed and intonation of his speech are controlled just right, which makes the audience feel intimate and maintains enough professional distance. ”
With his outstanding professional skills, Zhang Hongmin quickly made a name for himself in the news center. He has hosted many important news programs such as "Evening News" and "Midday News", and in 1985 he became one of the hosts of the high-profile evening news program "News Network".
In the next nearly 30 years, Zhang Hongmin has maintained a high level of broadcast quality and is deeply loved by the audience. His slightly serious but relatable face has become a classic impression of a generation of "News Network". As soon as they hear his voice, middle-aged people can't help but think of the time when they watched "Xinyu Simulcast" at home. A CCTV colleague recalled.
Zhang Hongmin's rigorous work style and professionalism have also won the respect of his peers. Many young streamers see him as a role model for learning. Zhang Hongmin always puts the audience first, regards every broadcast as an important task, and has a sense of responsibility above life. Before each broadcast, he would practice repeatedly to make sure that the pronunciation of each word was accurate. For the content of the news, he will also repeatedly scrutinize the accuracy of each word.
In our minds, Zhang Hongmin is synonymous with "News Network". A senior CCTV producer said, "When he stands there, he can make people feel the authority of the news." ”
2. Sudden retirement: The unexpected move of the legendary anchor
However, just when Zhang Hongmin's career was at its peak, he suddenly announced his departure from "Xinyan Simulcast" in 2010 and officially retired. At the age of 53, he chose to retire in the heyday of his career, a decision that surprised the audience.
The unexpected move sparked heated speculation about the reasons for Mr. Zhang's departure. Some people think it's because the work is too stressful, while others speculate that it may be due to personal reasons. Regarding the speculation of the outside world, Zhang Hongmin just smiled faintly and never responded positively.
Liu Mei, a comrade-in-arms for many years and a senior CCTV anchor, heard that Zhang Hongmin was leaving "Xinyu Simulcast", and her heart was also complicated: "He is like a backbone of the family, supporting the image of CCTV." His departure is undoubtedly a great loss. ”
Despite his reluctance, Zhang Hongmin chose to leave this new hall that made him famous. Many have speculated that he may have been planning to retire for a long time, but has been waiting for the right time. "After so many years of high-intensity work, it is normal for people to leave. Liu Mei said with emotion.
Zhang Hongmin's resignation can be said to be a major event in the entire Chinese TV industry. He grew up with "Xinyu Network" and witnessed the golden age of China's TV news industry. His passing not only represents the end of an era, but also leaves an indelible memory for a generation.
3. Low-key life: the indifferent life of the anchor after the decline
After leaving CCTV, Zhang Hongmin almost disappeared from public view and lived an isolated life. He chose to get away from the hustle and bustle and live alone in a secluded part of Beijing. Occasionally, neighbors would see him driving in and out of his classic car to buy some necessities, but few people actually interacted with him.
"Mr. Zhang is very low-key and does not like to socialize, but he is gentle to others. Said a long-time resident of the neighborhood.
Considering Zhang Hongmin's character, it is not surprising to choose this kind of seclusion. As early as the heyday of his hosting career, he had given up the pursuit of fame and fortune and lived a simple life.
The old house he lived in has not been renovated to this day, and there are not many luxuries in the home. An old CCTV colleague recalled, "For him, inner peace is more precious than material things." ”
After retiring, Zhang Hongmin devoted a lot of time to public welfare. He often quietly visited orphanages and nursing homes, but he never made any publicity, only sought peace of mind. He has also sponsored a school in his hometown for a long time, quietly giving back to the society.
Some close friends with him revealed that Zhang Hongmin is keen on traditional Chinese medicine and insists on morning exercise every day. He likes to drink tea and recite poetry, and think about life in his spare time. For him, a life of indifference is far better than the hustle and bustle of Vanity Fair.
4. Celibacy: The emotional process of forbearance
Zhang Hongmin's sudden retirement is already surprising, and his love life has become the focus of attention from the outside world. As of 2019, Zhang Hongmin, who is 60 years old, is still single, which is particularly rare among his peers.
All kinds of speculations about Zhang Hongmin's love life have come one after another. Some people say that he once had an unfulfilled first love, and some people speculate that he may have a sweetheart for a long time, but he has kept it a secret until now. In the face of these speculations, Zhang Hongmin never accepted interviews and insisted on protecting his private life.
Insiders revealed that Zhang Hongmin also experienced several relationships when he was young, but they all ended in a breakup. "I think he, like any other normal man, craves sincere affection. But due to work, feelings are often frustrated. ”
Some friends analyzed that Zhang Hongmin finally chose to have no wife and no children, not because of his lack of emotional ability or hiding any secrets, but because he has his own life pursuit - deep in his heart, a peaceful life is far more important than other things.
Today's Zhang Hongmin has long looked down on many things, and he doesn't care about the outside world's comments on his emotional outlook: "As long as I live happily, it has nothing to do with anyone." ”
5. Indifferent life: insist on being yourself
In this information age, Zhang Hongmin's every move has become the focus of people's attention. However, he seems to have seen through fame and honor and insisted on being his true self.
Therefore, whenever a reporter tried to interview him, Zhang Hongmin always politely declined. "Life is short, the most precious thing is to live once for real. This sentence is just like the true portrayal of Zhang Hongmin.
Perhaps in the eyes of the outside world, success means a successful career and a complete love life. But in Zhang's view, success may simply mean staying true to your heart and living your true self. He chose to live a life free from the world, just to maintain peace of mind.
After experiencing honors and setbacks, Zhang Hongmin looks down on everything in Vanity Fair, but he is not pessimistic. Instead, he learns to enjoy life's simple pleasures. He would drive alone to walk the Great Wall, drink tea and listen to music, visit orphanages and schools, and devote time to helping those in need......
"Actually, the needs of life are not complicated, a peaceful attitude is enough. This is Zhang Hongmin's deep understanding of life.
Epilogue:
Zhang Hongmin has spent unforgettable years with many people. He left behind a legend, and his single life reflects an indescribable inner journey.
However, when we try to decipher the mystery of this character, Zhang Hongmin has long been downsized, and chooses to continue living in the most authentic way. He focuses on his heart, not on speculation.
In this chaotic and noisy world, Zhang Hongmin taught us a lesson with his own way of life - even if the environment changes, there is still an evergreen tree in his heart. Perhaps, living a simple life with a simple heart is the way of life that we should learn.