Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the terraced garden, bathed in warm sunlight, presents a scene of tranquility and beauty. A ray of light through the clouds, like the gentle and delicate pigment of the painter's brush, gently smeared on the 24-year-old Fan Sijing's bright face like the morning glow, exuding endless brilliance.
She wore a light and flowing chiffon dress, the hem of the skirt danced gently with the breeze, she showed her face in the wind, her smile was like a flower, her bright eyes, and her white teeth all showed her elegance.
At the moment, she is immersed in her own world, the diamond bracelet in her hand sparkling in the sunlight, and she admires the colorful light refracted by the gemstones.
This bracelet was given to her by her 30-year-old rich second-generation boyfriend Long Long for her birthday not long ago, and it was worth up to one million yuan.
Long Long was born into a family of caterers, and his meticulous care for her made her feel extremely happy.
Long Long looked at her affectionately, his eyes full of deep doting. Suddenly, a crisp and pleasant laughter broke the warm atmosphere, and Fan Sijing's stepmother Zhang Mengjin was playing in the yard with an innocent little angel in her arms.
That little angel is the pearl of Fan Zhiyi and Zhang Mengjin, and she is also Fan Sijing's beloved little sister.
Hearing her sister's laughter, Fan Sijing's face couldn't help but show a sweet smile. She walked quickly to her sister, knelt on one knee, and opened her arms to hold her sister tightly into her arms, leaving deep kiss marks on her young cheeks, and her sister danced happily, gently patting Fan Sijing's cheek with her pink little hand.
"Baby, I love you the most!" Fan Sijing said dotingly, and on her sister's birthday, she specially shared a family photo of a happy family of four, full of happiness and satisfaction.
Indeed, Fan Sijing now has all the good things in life: wealth, harmonious family relationships, and sweet love. This hard-won happiness comes from the bumpy and legendary life experience of her father, Chinese football superstar Fan Zhiyi.
When it comes to the world of Chinese football, we can't ignore the thunderous name of Fan Zhiyi. He is not only the first player in Chinese history to win the Asian Footballer of the Year award, but also led the national team to the World Cup finals, so he is known as "General Fan".
However, in the early stages of Fan Zhiyi's football career, he once faced the dilemma of retirement. It was an ordinary afternoon when he was 13 years old, and an unintentional friendly match turned out to be an important turning point in his life.
That day, Fan Zhiyi sweated mercilessly on the court, but unexpectedly, the sudden accident made him lose his center of gravity in an instant, fell to the ground hard, and hit his knee directly on the hard ground.
In an instant, a strong pain swept through his body like a tidal wave, and he tried to get up with all his might, only to find that his right leg had already swollen and seemed to have become extremely stiff.
At the critical moment, emergency personnel quickly rushed him to the hospital for treatment. After a detailed examination by the doctor, he finally reluctantly declared: "Your leg injury is serious and may require amputation."
This is undoubtedly a bombshell for a young guy who is full of passion and aspires to become a professional footballer. Fan Zhiyi couldn't suppress the fear and despair in his heart, and fell into a deep confusion for a while.
After being discharged from the hospital, he could only rely on crutches to support his body, and it was difficult to report to the sports school every day.
However, as time went by, he gradually learned to face reality and temporarily buried his football dream deep in his heart.
However, fate does not seem to have completely abandoned him. The renewed hopes and dreams became his endless motivation to move forward. He trained hard day in and day out, and with his extraordinary talent and perseverance, he wrote his own brilliant chapter on the green field.
Just as Fan Zhiyi's career was booming, his private life was in trouble. He has experienced two failed marriages, which have left indelible scars on his soul.
At first, people thought that Fan Zhiyi's marriage to flight attendant Li Qian would be a good story. In 1995, they held a grand wedding in the bustling city of Shanghai, wearing white wedding dresses and making an eternal promise to the blessings of relatives and friends.
The outside world praised them as "a model couple in football".
However, not long after the birth of their baby daughter, Fan Sijing, cracks began to appear in this high-profile marriage. Although Li Qian once resolutely gave up her job in order to support her husband's career dream and took care of the family wholeheartedly, she still failed to resist the erosion of time after all.
In 2006, when they entered the tenth year of their marriage, Fan Zhiyi publicly announced the news of his divorce from Li Qian on social media, which attracted widespread attention from all walks of life.
In order to fight for the custody of his daughter, he had to pay Li Qian a huge breakup fee of up to 3 million yuan.
The divorce turmoil had just subsided, and Fan Zhiyi quickly married another Li Mingyi, who was also a flight attendant. Li Mingyi not only has a charming figure, but also has been involved in the entertainment industry.
Recently, public opinion has been hotly discussed, and the marriage trend of former famous football player Fan Zhiyi seems to be inextricably linked with his ex-girlfriend Li Mingyi, who has super popularity on the Internet.
However, it is regrettable that this marriage only lasted for a short time before the breakdown was announced, and shortly thereafter, Fan Zhiyi announced his divorce again, and neither party publicly disclosed the specific details of this.
The failure of this relationship brought an extremely heavy blow to Fan Zhiyi. Whenever he saw his young daughter Fan Sijing, there would always be endless remorse in his heart.
In the past years, he was too focused on his career and cared little about his daughter's life, whether it was to school or after school, he never personally picked up and dropped off her daughter, and he paid little attention to her daily life.
After learning from the pain, Fan Zhiyi decided to change himself, strive to make up for his past negligence, and do his best to assume his responsibilities as a father. Since then, he has devoted all his energy to Fan Sijing's growth, giving her meticulous love and care.
However, just as the family relationship between their father and daughter was gradually restored, Fan Sijing's heart swelled with an inexplicable fear. This concern was quickly verified.
Soon after, Zhang Mengjin, an outstanding dance artist from Jiangsu, came into their lives.
When I first met Zhang Mengjin, her beauty and elegant temperament deeply attracted Fan Zhiyi. However, due to the differences in their interests and hobbies, they often fall into an awkward silence during the communication.
In order to be able to better communicate with his sweetheart, Fan Zhiyi began to actively learn dance knowledge, and even asked his daughter Fan Sijing for help.
Seeing her father attracted to Zhang Mengjin, Fan Sijing's heart was full of jealousy and vigilance. With a cold attitude, she guarded against any woman who tried to get close to her father.
As long as someone shows the slightest affection for Fan Zhiyi, Fan Sijing will fight back mercilessly.
Once, a woman who wanted to marry into Fan's family tried to gain approval by currying favor with Fan, asking if she expected her father to add a younger brother or sister to her.
Fan Sijing replied without hesitation: "What I need is an older brother!" In the face of such an arrogant and independent girl, many people chose to retreat.
However, Zhang Mengjin clearly greatly overestimated her own determination. It didn't take long for Zhang Mengjin to enter and leave Fan's house frequently like a fish in water, and was spoiled and protected by Fan Zhiyi in an all-round way.
When she witnessed her father patiently and meticulously drying the quilt for Zhang Mengjin, Fan Sijing's heart was filled with deep fear, for fear that this strange woman would deprive her of her father's love.
In order to realize Zhang Mengjin's wish to drive Zhang Mengjin out of the Fan family, Fan Sijing began to secretly use various means. She quietly took Ms. Zhang's beloved bag and smeared it with dazzling nail polish, and deliberately threw Ms. Zhang's phone into the pool, preventing her from receiving important calls.
Fan Sijing originally expected Zhang Mengjin to angrily question because of this, or directly expose her actions to her father. However, to everyone's surprise, Zhang Mengjin has always been silent about her pranks, and even showed great tolerance.
"Please don't blame her, she's just a child after all, and she'll understand when she really feels my love. Zhang Mengjin said to Fan Zhiyi.
In the face of such a magnanimous attitude, coupled with the persuasion of her relatives, Fan Sijing's vigilance gradually dissipated. When she was 18 years old, she met her boyfriend Lin Yuhang, and the two had a good time.
However, happiness is always short-lived. Lin Yuhang's family conditions are ordinary and he does not have his own house. Influenced by his father's traditional concepts, in 2019, Fan Sijing finally chose to part ways with Lin Yuhang.
Soon after the breakup, Fan Sijing met her rich second-generation boyfriend Long Long. Long Long's meticulous care for her made her feel sweeter than ever.
On holidays, Long Long always carefully plans surprises for her, and often posts red envelopes on social media to show his love, and his generosity is enviable.
What's even more gratifying is that Long Long not only won Fan Sijing's heart, but also received the recognition and blessing of both parents. Seeing that his daughter finally found her ideal partner, Fan Zhiyi was extremely pleased with this marriage, and the doubts in his heart were finally completely relieved.
At the same time, the relationship between Fan Sijing and Zhang Mengjin has also undergone earth-shaking changes. As time passed, Zhang Mengjin gradually melted Fan Sijing's cold heart with her sincere care and tolerance.
Fan Sijing unconsciously regarded Zhang Mengjin as a confidant and friend who talked about everything, and the two got along more harmoniously.
On the day when Fan Zhiyi and Zhang Mengjin tied the knot, Fan Sijing attended as a bridesmaid with deep affection, adding a strong color to the joy of the family.
When she witnessed her father and Zhang Mengjin holding hands, solemnly and calmly walking towards the red carpet covered with red pendants, solemnly reading and exchanging eternal vows in the solemn church, and then hugging each other tightly and kissing affectionately, her heart was filled with deep emotion and blessings.
Since that moment, Fan Sijing's attitude towards Zhang Mengjin has changed dramatically, and she no longer sees her as a stranger, but treats her as her own relative, in an extremely close way.
She often returns to her parents to spend quality time with her sister, making this small family of only three people more warm and harmonious.
Once, Fan Sijing shared a family photo of her sister's birthday on social media. In the photo, Fan Zhiyi hugged his sister with a happy smile on his face;
Zhang Mengjin snuggled sideways into Fan Zhiyi's arms, her eyes full of endless love, while Fan Sijing leaned over and gently hugged her sister, with a bright smile on her face.
The warmth and harmony of this family of four is really enviable. It seems that at this moment, all the estrangement and suspicion have disappeared without a trace, and they are only left with the most sincere family affection and endless happiness.