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Time flies, more than 23 years. The three beloved sons of the great and remarkable Ms. Zhao Lirong have always been unable to let go of their deep nostalgia for their mother. Every July 17, the day when Ms. Chiu Lai Rong sails west, they gather together to encourage each other and lead their warm and happy families to their mother's peaceful abode, visiting her with endless thoughts and deep sorrows.
The children carefully placed the portrait of Ms. Zhao Lirong next to the sun-drenched windowsill, because they clearly remembered that their mother's favorite thing was to bask in the warm sunlight.
Whenever the sunlight shines through the window and falls on the statue, it seems that you can see the mother's kind face glowing with the brilliance of life.
Standing in front of the statue, the children's gaze inevitably reveals sadness. They recalled their mother's earnest teaching on her deathbed: "After I am gone, you must support each other and do not disagree over family property."
The three brothers looked at each other affectionately, as if they were confirming something to each other, and their mother's teachings were always engraved in their hearts and never forgotten for a moment.
The children stepped forward one after another to confide in their mothers about the trivial things in their lives over the past year, as if the scene of their mothers still in the world was recreated. "Mom, look, this is my grandson, and he's getting cuter...... " Referring to the young children and grandchildren in the family, their faces couldn't help but smile with happiness.
At such a moment, the longing for their mother hit like a rough wave, and the eyes of the three brothers could not help but redden. In order to calm their grief, they immediately turned on the TV and revisited their mother's classic sketches from the past.
Although they had seen it countless times, they were still deeply touched by those familiar lines and the kind face of their mother, and tears quietly fell down their eyes.
The Spring Festival in 1999 was coming, and CCTV's gala came as scheduled. For Zhao Lirong, a well-known "sketch queen", this important task is of extraordinary significance. As a comedian who is well-known throughout the country, it was only natural that she would be on the stage again and fully prepared for the upcoming show.
However, during the rehearsal, Ms. Zhao Lirong's body showed some worrying symptoms – she often felt pain in her chest and gradually became difficult to breathe.
Zhao Lirong realized that her condition was serious, but when the staff persuaded her to go to the hospital for a detailed examination and treatment, she resolutely refused! This great artist chose to bravely stick to her post, with great tenacity, she resolutely swallowed a few painkillers, endured the severe pain, and still persevered in rehearsals and performances.
Despite the extreme weakness of her body, the painful paleness of her face, and the verge of collapse of her physical strength, she still devoted herself to every performance, and with her firm will and tenacious perseverance, she successfully completed the wonderful performance of the last sketch "The Veteran".
When the curtain call came, Zhao Lirong finally couldn't hold on any longer, suddenly coughed violently, and then fainted on the stage. What was even more frightening was that bright blood gushed out of her mouth.
Zhao Lirong's birth is undoubtedly lucky, she was born in 1928 in a family of Tianjin merchants, and has been loved by her parents since she was a child. However, the good times were always short-lived, and the failure of his father's business investment plunged the family into an economic crisis.
In order to repay the huge debt, the Zhao family had to sell their property and move the family to Shenyang City in the northeast, where they began a life of displacement.
Zhao Lirong spent a wonderful childhood in Shenyang. She experienced first-hand the hard work her parents put in to support the family in an extremely poor environment.
In many cases, the family could not even guarantee basic food and clothing, and Zhao Lirong's childhood memories were full of shadows of hunger and cold.
Fate seems too cruel to the family. Just when Zhao Lirong thought that her life was about to take a turn for the better and she also entered the palace of marriage, misfortune befell her again. Soon after getting married, her husband Sheng Qiang suffered an accident and died young.
When Zhao Lirong learned of this terrible news, her whole world collapsed in an instant, and she was overwhelmed with grief, "You leave us, how should me and my two children face the future?"
However, fate did not stop testing her because of this. The second husband Sheng Hong also died of a serious illness, and Zhao Lirong suffered the pain of widowhood again. When Sheng Hong passed away, Zhao Lirong was over half a hundred years old, raising three children alone, and the road ahead seemed so slim.
The most heartbreaking thing is that not long after Sheng Hong's death, their beloved daughter also died of congenital cerebral palsy. In the face of this heavy blow, Zhao Lirong was in pain, and she endured endless grief alone.
Tears slid down her face, and her heart seemed to be pierced by countless sharp arrows.
Some people accused her of being the daughter of "Kefu", so that two husbands died one after another. This undoubtedly added a heavy haze to her already difficult life, and made her almost nervous breakdown. However, she has to do her best to stay strong because she has three sons waiting to be fed by her mother.
After the death of her husband Sheng Qiang, Zhao Lirong took on the responsibility of raising two children alone, and went through several lonely and difficult years. When she thought that she could only hang on for the rest of her life, the sudden appearance of her brother-in-law Sheng Hong warmed her long-frozen heart like the warm spring sun, bringing her unexpected joy and hope.
At first, in the face of Sheng Hong's fiery emotional expression, Zhao Lirong was difficult to accept. According to social ethics and morality, the relationship between sister-in-law and brother-in-law is not tolerated. However, Sheng Hong firmly said: "Let's get married! From now on, I will take care of you and your children wholeheartedly."
Faced with this sudden affectionate confession, Zhao Lirong was stunned, and her heart was full of guilt. She knows very well that if she agrees to this matter, it will inevitably trigger strong opposition from relatives on both sides, and may even attract condemnation from public opinion.
After all, in the social environment of the time, such marriage was considered taboo. However, Sheng Hong has always waited patiently for her response with a broad mind and deep understanding.
Just when Zhao Lirong was entangled, her sister reached out at the right time and gave her great encouragement and support. The sister rationally analyzed: "If you choose to find another partner, then the new partner may not be able to truly care and treat your children well.
And Sheng Hong is the closest person to you, and he will definitely take care of them as if they were his own flesh and blood. ”
Zhao Lirong was deeply moved by her sister's words, and she began to think seriously about the gains and losses. Sheng Hong really cares for her children, and his children will be properly taken care of in his hands.
In addition, after all these years of getting along day and night, she also developed special feelings for Sheng Hong.
The support of her family has given her endless courage. After much deliberation, she finally made up her mind to marry Sheng Hong. Although this decision may have raised many doubts at the time, she firmly believes that as long as Sheng Hong truly loves her and her children, the family will have a happy future.
After a long time of waiting and anticipation, finally in 1964, Zhao Lirong ushered in the most beautiful moment in her life - she successfully married her brother-in-law Sheng Hong, and started a new chapter in her life.
In the time after marriage, Sheng Hong with meticulous care and care, interpreting his firm fulfillment of his promise is gratifying that it didn't take long for Zhao Lirong to become pregnant, and soon after, she brought Sheng Hong a healthy and lovely boy and a beautiful and well-behaved girl, this originally lonely little family finally became full of vitality and vitality!