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In 1989, Liu Zige was born in an ordinary family in Benxi City, Liaoning Province. Since she was a child, she has had an indescribable affection for swimming, and her bright and moving eyes are always full of longing and yearning.
All this, the parents all saw it, although the family conditions were not wealthy, they still firmly pinned all their hopes on their daughter, and wholeheartedly devoted themselves to caring for her ideals In that year, there were very few families who could receive swimming training, and only those children with particularly outstanding academic performance could get a rare opportunity Liu Zige was a leader in both character and learning in school, she always won the respect of teachers and classmates with her outstanding performance, and served as the class president, never brought any trouble to her parents Looking at her daughter so diligently and hardworking, her parents' trust and support for her reached an overwhelming level。
So when Liu Zige was seven years old, his parents made an important decision decisively- She was sent to the Haijian Club in Benxi City for swimming training, this club was one of the earliest swimming clubs in China, but the conditions at that time were quite difficult, the training facilities were poor, and the funds were also stretched, compared with the current modern training environment, it was a world of difference, however, these difficulties did not stop Liu Zige's love for swimming, she was ready, looking forward to showing her talent in the water, there, Liu Zige, who was only seven years old, met Coach Jin Wei, who had a profound impact on her.
At that time, Jin Wei was still a young and promising coach, he was diligent and studious, hard-working, despite the difficult conditions of the club, he still did not hesitate to provide free training places for the students, and the years of obscurity at the forefront were undoubtedly the most difficult period for Jin Wei, the club faced the dilemma of tight funds all year round, and the coach's life was embarrassing.
What's worse is that the outstanding students he has worked so hard to cultivate often switch to other places because of the higher salaries offered by other clubs, which undoubtedly brings him a heavy blow However, at this time, although the 15-year-old Liu Zige is not tall and slightly thin, her performance in the water shows extraordinary talent, so that Jin Wei sees endless potential in her. A young girl who loves swimming has great expectations, believing that if she is carefully cultivated, she will be able to become a future champion.
What is shocking is that the outside world's pursuit of such a jade player as Liu Zige has sprung up like a tide, and many well-known clubs have come to try to attract this talented and beautiful woman to join with abundant funds.
However, whether it is Liu Zige herself or her relatives and friends, they firmly choose to follow in the footsteps of Jin Wei, and they have deep respect and gratitude for Jin Wei's teacher, and no one can shake it! .
Jin Wei was deeply pleased with this decision, and he added great faith and determination to the future struggle, and vowed to create a better training environment for the trainees, so as to repay their trust and support.
In the course of a year's training, the financial situation seemed to be strained, even to the point of being stretched. At this time, Jin Wei did not hesitate to make the astonishing decision to sell his personal vehicle to ensure that he could continue to cover the training costs of the trainees.
In that difficult period, it was precisely because of the firm confidence and selfless support of Liu Zige and his relatives that Jin Wei never had any idea of giving up, and he firmly believed that as long as he stuck to his original intention, he could get through all the difficulties.
Everything seems to be proceeding in an orderly manner according to the predetermined track, and moving steadily towards the bright future that Jin Wei and Liu Zige are looking forward to. However, fate is always full of unknown variables, and at the 2017 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a sudden accident shattered this otherwise happy family like a thunderbolt from the blue.
An athlete named Chen Xinyi, who is part of the Chinese swimming team coached by Jin Wei, was disqualified after a positive urine sample was tested positive on the eve of the competition.
As a coach, Jin Wei was not spared in this scandal, and his reputation and status, which had once climbed to the top of the swimming world, fell to the bottom in an instant.
In this way, the career that Jin Wei had devoted almost all his efforts to came to naught overnight. In the face of such a heavy blow, his wife Liu Zige could only try her best to give her husband the greatest support and comfort in spirit and life, and the two supported each other to tide over the difficulties together.
This time was undoubtedly the most difficult and desperate time of their lives.
Seeing the situation deteriorating day by day, Jin Wei resolutely decided to take his family overseas, leave his homeland, and go to distant Australia to start a new life. Although Liu Zige has made brilliant achievements in China, she still chose to follow in her husband's footsteps without hesitation, experience the ups and downs together, and walk through this difficult time hand in hand.
The first time in a foreign country was not easy, because Jin Wei was unable to work as a coach in Australia, the family could only barely survive, relying on the meager savings that Liu Zige had accumulated before to maintain basic living needs.
They had long since adapted to the luxurious living environment, but the sudden change made their living space cramped and cramped, and their inner emotions also fell to the bottom.
Rent, three meals a day, and the cost of children's education, which were never considered important to them in the past, are now at the forefront of their lives.
Jin Wei's self-esteem was often hit, and he had retreated many times, but every time he saw the expectant eyes of his wife and children, he regained his motivation to fight.
Fortunately, with Liu Zige's company and support, Jin Wei finally got through those difficult and difficult days. When the situation gradually improved, they did not complain about the difficulties they had endured, but cherished each other's feelings more and deeply felt the warmth of the family.
This experience became the most precious lesson of their lives, teaching them how to maintain courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.
It was the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the atmosphere in Natatorium 27 was reaching its climax just as the night of the final was approaching. Above the water, the lanes are illuminated by warm lights as if it were day, and the water shimmers like a giant mirror inlaid with countless pearls.
At this moment, the eyes of the audience are focused on one of the swimming lanes, where a young and energetic Chinese athlete stands - Liu Zige. As the best hope of the Chinese swimming team in this Olympic Games, she will go all out on this stage to compete for the highest honor.
Jin Wei, who was sitting under the stands, was paying full attention to this fierce competition. As Liu Zige's mentor, he has personally witnessed her grow from an innocent little girl to today's Olympic athletes, and she has paid endless sweat and hard work along the way.
In his nearly 20-year coaching career, Jin Wei's greatest wish is to produce a world-class champion. Today, that dream seems to be within reach, and only one last step is needed.
His mood was so excited, even a little like a lifetime away.
Finally, with the referee's order, the game officially began. Liu Zige jumped into the water like a nimble fish, waving his strong arms to the cheers of the audience, and galloping through the pool at an astonishing speed.
After only one round of competition, she completely left the other competitors behind, and the lead instantly widened Jin Wei watched her heroic performance beyond herself again and again, and was so excited that she could barely breathe.
In the end, Liu Zige stood out with an amazing performance of 2:04.18 and successfully won the gold medal in the women's 200-meter butterfly event! When she raised her arms in the pool and bowed deeply to the audience, the scene suddenly erupted in thunderous applause.
Under the stands, Jin Wei's eyes were involuntarily soaked with tears.
The ecstasy and pride at this moment cannot be described in words. His dream has finally come true, and his years of hard work have finally paid off! Although Liu Zige had not made a name for himself in international competitions before this, she was like a fresh spring, injecting new vitality and hope into the sports world.
When Liu Zige wore the shining gold medal and waved his salute, Jin Wei seemed to see a bright future full of hope. They are about to enter a new stage of their lives, Liu Zige will usher in a glorious moment in his career, and he will have more energy to devote more energy to the cause of nurturing other outstanding students.
All of this stems from this exciting moment today.
In 2014, the shocking news spread quickly in major media - the high-profile Olympic champion Liu Zige will tie the knot with his mentor Jin Wei, and the huge age gap between the two has become the focus of public attention for a time.
However, to everyone's surprise, Jin Wei firmly denied this rumor at the time.
It wasn't until 2016 that the parties suddenly publicly stated that they had already been a veritable husband and wife. As soon as these remarks came out, public opinion was in an uproar, and people questioned whether the "old husband and young wife" could go through a long life journey together? After all, the age difference seemed to form an insurmountable gap between them.
However, for Liu Zige and Jin Wei, this relationship is not an impulsive or hasty decision. Looking back on the past, Jin Wei has been by Liu Zige's side since she was 7 years old, at first it may have been just out of teacher-student love, but with the passage of time, this emotion has evolved into an inseparable bond.
In these long years, they have used practical actions to interpret what it means to be "educated without class". Liu Zige's deep affection for Jin Wei made her go to the ocean without hesitation after receiving a generous bonus, and spent as much as 1.7 million yuan to buy Jin Wei's long-desired luxury car to express her gratitude.
As for Jin Wei, he respectfully called Liu Zige "Old Liu", and the relationship between the two was intimate, as if they were relatives. It is precisely because of this deep tacit understanding and understanding that they jointly held a gorgeous and grand wedding in Beijing in 2016, showing their firm commitment to love to the world.
Liu Zige lived a very casual life in her married life, and she often cooked food for her husband at home and made those home-cooked dishes full of home flavor. Jin Wei, on the other hand, dutifully takes care of his wife's daily life, and whenever Liu Zige goes out, he always accompanies her intimately and carefully selects various daily necessities for her.
Time flies, and they ushered in the crystallization of love - a lively and lovely daughter. This warm little family is full of joy, and Jin Wei's two children get along very well with Liu Zige, like biological brothers and sisters.
After having children, Liu Zige devoted himself to family life and took care of the trivial matters of his wife and daughter.
Her relationship with Jin Wei is getting deeper and deeper. Jin Wei often said to his wife: "Let's have another child!", and Liu Zige never disappointed him. So, in 2022, they welcomed a cute baby boy again, giving new strength to the originally happy family.
In the face of rumors and doubts from the outside world, Jin Wei has always maintained absolute trust in Liu Zige. He is well aware of the qualities of his wife, who not only has excellent swimming skills, but also has a kind heart, a calm personality and rich life experience, far exceeding the maturity of her peers.
In contrast, despite Jin Wei's slightly older age, Liu Zige did not treat him as an elder. Whether it is trivial matters in life or important decisions, she will discuss with Jin Wei with an equal attitude and respect his opinions.
This unique way of getting along made Jin Wei feel very gratified, and it also made him cherish this beautiful marriage beyond the boundaries of his age even more.