1. Pei Yanling's current situation in her later life: firm beliefs and passing on the torch
In August 2023, at the age of 76, Pei Yanling stood in the center of the martial arts hall wearing a dark blue martial arts robe that symbolizes perseverance, and wearing a simple but imposing white hair bun. Her posture is as tall as a pine, her expression is solemn and focused, showing the demeanor of the old man.
This "female martial artist" who has experienced countless twists and turns and hardships, although she has now entered old age and her physical strength has declined slightly, she still sticks to her post, wielding a long whip in her hand, and carefully teaches every young person who loves martial arts.
"Exhale~ inhale and breathe, the force needs to be fierce to play a role." Teacher Pei patiently guided the students, revealing a profound professional quality between her words. Although her movements are a little sluggish, and her gait is not as light and agile as when she was younger, her calm temperament derived from martial arts is still admirable.
With the swing of the long whip, the students seemed to be injected with new vitality, and their movements became more fluid and powerful. After a set of moves was rehearsed, the audience applauded. Teacher Pei smiled and nodded, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes shining with wisdom in the sun.
"Very good! The performance of the students was perfect. Although the road of martial arts is long and difficult, as long as we have firm beliefs and practice diligently, we will definitely be able to show our unique charm.
She admonished earnestly, her eyes firm and bright.
"That's right, Mr. Pei!" The students responded in unison, their eyes glinting with anticipation for the future.
Pei Yanling nodded with satisfaction and continued: "Martial arts is not only a fighting skill, but also a treasure and inheritance of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation. I hope that you will pass on this love and respect for martial arts from generation to generation and never stop.
Her eyes were full of the persistent pursuit of martial arts, and her words were sincere and moving: "Although this road is full of twists and turns and challenges, as long as we are determined and move forward bravely, we will eventually usher in our own glory."
Just like myself, despite the vicissitudes of time, the fighting spirit has never been lost.
Teacher Pei looked at every student present affectionately, and secretly decided in his heart that he must pass on this ancient martial arts skill, so that it will shine with brilliance in the flow of time and never wither.
2. Review its arduous martial arts journey
Recalling the past, Pei Yanling couldn't help but feel emotional. In 1986, when she was only 9 years old, she had already embarked on a long and arduous journey of martial arts training.
On the blazing summer day of that year, she was fortunate to follow in the footsteps of her mentor Zhong Jinghui and came to that distant mountain. There, she underwent four months of intense training, day and night, twenty-four hours a day, and even the time for eating and sleeping was compressed.
At that time, she was young, and she often burst into tears during the training process, and she was physically and mentally exhausted. However, the most memorable thing is that during the training in the mountains, I did not drink a sip of water for four consecutive hours, and I was thirsty and tired.
However, her mentor Zhong Jinghui did not relent, but asked her to repeat the movements over and over again with a more stern attitude until she reached mastery.
At this young age, Pei Yanling endured such a harsh ordeal that her tears seemed to drown the mountain stream. However, she is still resilient because she deeply understands that the hardships of martial arts practice are only the beginning.
As time passed, she immersed herself in Zhong Jinghui's relentless training almost every day and night. Sometimes, she feels physically and mentally exhausted, but as long as she thinks of her teacher's teachings and his high hopes for her, she will rekindle the fire in her heart and give her all to complete every move.
In this way, Pei Yanling used hard sweat and crystal tears to pave the road to the peak of martial arts step by step. In 1987, she won the National Wushu Championships; In 1997, she officially announced her retirement; Before and since, she has won several national and world championship titles.
On the field, she was brave and vigorous, chivalrous and tender, and won the warm applause of the audience again and again.
In the face of these brilliant achievements, Pei Yanling was not complacent. She knows that all of this stems from the strict requirements of her teacher and her own unremitting efforts. Therefore, she is more diligent and unwavering in her pursuit of the highest level of martial arts.
3. The turning point of remarrying his mentor Zhong Jinghui at the age of 47
In 1994, 47-year-old Pei Yanling finally decided to marry her 70-year-old mentor Zhong Jinghui. This teacher-student relationship caused widespread controversy at the time, but they did not pay much attention to the unexpected world.
When Pei Yanling had just retired, she was tormented by trauma and pain. In the past, she was a bright pearl in the martial arts and the darling of countless arenas, but now, she suddenly left her former glory.
And Zhong Jinghui, the usual serious and demanding teacher, has become her closest confidant at the moment.
Mr. Zhong did his best to care for and take care of this excellent disciple, and vividly interpreted the selfless and fearless love of his mentor and friend for his beloved disciple with practical actions. When he saw Pei Yanling depressed, he affectionately told her to be optimistic; When he noticed that she was physically and mentally exhausted, he immediately boiled a delicious hot soup with his own hands and sent it to her dwelling; Sometimes he even took time to accompany her to talk and laugh, which made her deeply feel the strong teacher-student friendship.
Facing such a caring teacher, Pei Yanling was deeply moved, and she had a special emotion for this teacher who has been consistent for decades. And Zhong Lao, who is more than a little old, has also developed deep admiration and affection for the intelligence and tenacity of this young female disciple in the process of getting along for a long time.
Although the relationship between the two has been questioned by the outside world, they don't care. Pei Yanling said frankly: "Master is a mentor and friend in my life, we understand each other and have the same heart.
I feel extremely lucky to be able to spend this life with him" Zhong Jinghui also solemnly promised that Pei Yanling is not only the heir of his career, but also an indispensable lover in his life.
After much deliberation and weighing various factors, the two finally came together. Since then, they have worked hand in hand to witness and promote the development and inheritance of martial arts at home and abroad.
They interpreted the martial arts outlook on life with practical actions, "there is no distinction between high and low, teachers and students are family".
Fourth, the glorious period of martial arts career
That was the most dazzling moment of Pei Yanling's martial arts career. Since the age of nine, she has achieved great results, winning three national championships and two world championships.
On the field, she is brave and vigorous, chivalrous and tender, and every time she appears, she can win the warm applause of countless audiences.
However, behind these glamorous and glamorous scenes, there are days and nights of hard training full of bitterness and tears. Every victory brings endless motivation to Pei Yanling, but it also indicates that more serious challenges await her.
Although his mentor Zhong Jinghui is strict, he is full of affection, and he hopes that his disciples can constantly improve themselves.
Pei Yanling clearly remembers that whenever he trains, Zhong Jinghui always has a serious expression, his eyes are like torches, and he says in a firm and powerful tone: "Martial arts is not just a performance, it is a kind of practice.
You need to be humble and eager to learn, to persevere, and to put into practice what you can't pursue, and only then can you achieve a real breakthrough."
His motto has turned into Pei Yanling's firm belief and inexhaustible motivation on the journey of martial arts. She took every teaching to heart, became more diligent, and regarded training as a joy in life, not a burden.
And lo and behold! The tall and upright figure, clean and neat movements, accurate between the tiger's mouths, squatting as steady as Mount Tai, and flexible in an instant, heroic and magnificent.
In addition to Zhong Jinghui, Pei Yanling often receives careful guidance from other seniors. They either demonstrated in person or taught her by word and deed, invisibly and meticulously imparting the essence of martial arts to her.
It is no wonder that under the influence of such an atmosphere, Pei Yanling's martial arts have gradually improved, and finally become an outstanding representative of the Chinese martial arts world.
Once, she was the little girl with tears rippling and physically and mentally exhausted, but now she has transformed into a veritable martial arts master. Pei Yanling is deeply grateful for the sincere teachings of many teachers, and she is also full of awe for the path of martial arts practice.
She knows that all achievements come from the strict requirements of her teacher and her own perseverance.
5. The life course after retirement
In 1997, Pei Yanling officially announced her retirement, but she did not stay away from the world of martial arts. On the contrary, she has integrated the profound cultural connotation of martial arts into her drama and film and television creations.
In 1976, Pei Yanling, who was only 28 years old, starred in the movie "Female Martial Artist" adapted from her real experience, thus officially stepping into the showbiz. Her performances are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and her skills are exquisite, and she has won enthusiastic praise from the audience.
Since then, she has participated in a number of martial arts-themed film and television dramas, and her works have won many awards, making her an indisputable martial arts film and television superstar.
Despite her great success in her career, Pei Yanling has always maintained her unique love for martial arts. After officially retiring from martial arts in 1997, she devoted her energy to the field of martial arts education and promotion.
In the face of media interviews, she always said affectionately: "Wushu is not only a kind of fighting skills, but also an excellent traditional culture inherited by the Chinese nation for thousands of years, and I look forward to making a contribution to the promotion of martial arts culture."
In order to realize this grand ideal, Pei Yanling traveled around and actively carried out voluntary teaching activities. She especially loves to teach young students, hoping to pass on the precious cultural heritage of martial arts.
Some students once commented on Teacher Pei: "Teacher Pei's teaching attitude is rigorous and full of humor, and the teaching content is rich and vivid, making people feel like bathed in a warm spring breeze."
Whenever she sees the continuous improvement of students' skills under her careful guidance, Pei Yanling can't help but feel extremely gratified, she often sends a message to the students: "Martial arts is not only about exercising the body, but more importantly, sharpening our will, I hope you can have a sense of awe for martial arts, firm beliefs, and move forward bravely!" When someone asks her why she is so obsessed with martial arts, Pei Yanling will stare at the other party and respond with a firm and powerful voice: "Martial arts is the belief that I have adhered to all my life, no matter how tortuous and difficult the road is, as long as I am unswerving, I will eventually bloom with my own unique brilliance."
6. Current situation and prospects: Teachers and students inherit each other, and the torch is passed on from generation to generation
Today's Pei Yanling has entered the age of antiquity, full of silver threads, but her love for martial arts has never faded. On weekends, she always shows up at the martial arts school in the heart of the bustling metropolis to guide the students in the practice of martial arts routines.
Stepping into the inner martial arts training field, the first thing that caught my eye was Mr. Pei wearing a dark blue robe, holding up his simple and neat hair in a bun, with a calm and calm expression. She walked to the center of the field, waved her arms slightly, and the students gathered around her, forming a circle in line and following her instructions.
"Inhale...... Exhale...... Arms outstretched, eyes forward! Teacher Pei led everyone into the state step by step, although the tone was calm, but every sentence was full of teachings.
After the warm-up, she waved the long whip in her hand and guided the students to demonstrate a series of wonderful martial arts combinations. Watching a group of young students flexibly change with her command, jumping and flipping vigorously on the field, Teacher Pei's eyes flashed with light, revealing a deep praise and love for martial arts.
"Outstanding! Everyone did a great job. After completing a set of actions, Mr. Pei clapped his hands and praised and nodded slightly in approval. She knows that the road to martial arts is long and arduous, and only perseverance can achieve the state of excellence.
She has a deep understanding of this. Since she was nine years old, she has been practicing hard day after day under the strict teaching of her mentor Zhong Jinghui, and has experienced great physical and mental tests, shedding countless bitter tears.
To this day, she can still vividly recall that unforgettable history. However, she has no regrets, because it was those years that shaped the tenacious and unyielding martial arts master she is today.
"Embarking on the road of martial arts is undoubtedly full of challenges and hardships, but as long as we keep our beliefs and continue to work hard, we will be able to shine with unparalleled brilliance!" She confidently announced to the students present: "This long-established field of martial arts can only develop forever if it is passed on."
From the bottom of my heart, I hope that you will be able to pass on the strong pursuit of martial arts and the incomparable respect for martial arts culture to every era.
Teacher Pei looked around at the students with affectionate and firm eyes, as if looking for something unique in them: "You young talents will become the inheritors of the future."
I have seen a bright future for martial arts to flourish and grow stronger in your hands."