In the quiet of the room, only the faint "hum" of medical equipment calling for the slightest sign of life here. Zhang Shaohua, lying on the hospital bed, was as pale as paper, her eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, as if quietly waiting for the end of her life. The once brilliant and energetic theatre master is now tormented by a lung disease, as if he would die in a breath.
However, at this moment, the door of the ward suddenly opened, and a familiar figure strode into the room, which was Zhang Shaohua's idol in his heart, the famous actor Hu Ge! Faced with Zhang Shaohua's tragic situation in front of him, Hu Ge couldn't help but gasp, and his eyes instantly moistened. He walked to the side of the bed, held Zhang Shaohua's hands tightly, and said affectionately: "Teacher, I will always be by your side." ”
Zhang Shaohua struggled to open his eyes, looked at Hu Ge's face, his eyes were in a trance for a moment, and then he said slowly in a weak voice: "Hu Ge, I don't have much time left...... I have one last wish that I hope you will be able to help me make it happen. ”
"Teacher, please tell me, no matter what, I am willing to do it for you." Hu Ge nodded firmly, his eyes full of grief and pity.
"You should know that the recent epidemic situation in Wuhan is severe, and the whole city is in the most difficult period." A smile finally appeared on Zhang Shaohua's face, she held Hu Ge's hand tightly and nodded gently, as if she had let go of all her burdens and worries at this moment.
In fact, Zhang Shaohua should have had a better life. Born in 1939 into an ordinary family, she has had a deep love for art since she was a child. At the age of 13, she ushered in an important turning point in her life with her tenacious character and outstanding talent - she was successfully admitted to the most prestigious opera group in China at that time, the China Ping Theater, and embarked on a long road of opera.
Since then, Zhang Shaohua has devoted herself to the world of art, and her persistent pursuit of art has gradually become the whole meaning of her life. She gave up the ordinary and comfortable life of ordinary people, and devoted herself to studying Tsing Yi performance for six years, even if the living conditions in the theater were extremely difficult, and the living expenses were only 16 yuan a month, she never complained.
Time flies, and it came to the 70s of the 20th century, when the Ping Theater was already actively engaged in the field of film and television production, and Zhang Shaohua, as an outstanding Caidan, actively participated in the filming of many internationally renowned film works, and even had in-depth cooperation with Zhao Lirong, who had already emerged at that time.
Although Zhao Lirong has risen rapidly in the film industry and has become a bright star, Zhang Shaohua still keeps a low profile and sticks to the art stage she loves.
It wasn't until he was 47 years old that Zhang Shaohua emerged in the film and television industry and began to frequently portray various mother images. With her superior acting skills and digging deep into the inner world of her characters, she quickly earned the honorific title of "Mother of the Nation".
Even in her late teens, Zhang Shaohua is still full of enthusiasm for her acting career, playing the leading role in many popular TV series, and deeply touching the audience with her superb acting skills.
From the age of 13 to 77, Zhang Shaohua has always walked firmly on this road, and his dedication to his career is admirable. She used her life course to interpret the purest charm of art, and at the same time showed us the noble work ethic that a good actor should have.
However, Zhang Shaohua's artistic career has not been without its challenges. Her relationship with her biological son has undoubtedly brought her endless pain.
In 1986, Zhang Shaohua finally entered the marriage hall at the age of 36 and welcomed her child, she had high hopes for this child, hoping that he could become the support and comfort of her later life, so that she had a warm harbor in her bumpy life journey.
However, fate seems to have played a joke on her again, and her son has become an adult, addicted to gambling, and has repeatedly incurred huge debts, and is deeply troubled and unable to extricate himself.
In order to prevent his son from falling into a deeper abyss, Zhang Shaohua had to spend all his savings again and again to pay off his debts. She thought that as long as her son could stay away from the temptation of gambling, his life would gradually improve in the future.
Therefore, she bought a property for her son in Beijing, hoping that this house could become a new starting point for his son's life.
However, unexpectedly, Zhang Shaohua's son not only did not wake up from this, but mortgaged the house again and continued to indulge in gambling and profligacy. Since then, various debts such as home loans, interest and gambling debts have snowballed on the old man's body.
In order to repay these heavy burdens, even though Zhang Shaohua has entered his seventies and eighties, he is still running around in major crews, working hard to earn remuneration, and investing all his income into the endless abyss filled for his son.
Whenever she needs to be hospitalized because of her body or trivial matters, the first people who come to visit are not her close relatives, but the actors and disciples who have worked with her for many years.
Her son seemed to turn a deaf ear to his mother's hard work.
When Zhang Shaohua left alone at the end of her life, her son never showed up, and even her aftermath was handled by her friends. As for the only inheritance left by his mother, he turned a blind eye and did not move a penny.
In fact, poverty and suffering have always accompanied Zhang Shaohua throughout his life. Looking back on her childhood, it is even more heart-wrenching.
In 1939, Zhang Shaohua was born in an ordinary family and was already living in poverty. Even more tragic, when she was only three years old, her father died of illness. Since then, the responsibility of the family has fallen on the shoulders of my mother and aunt.
Since then, Zhang Shaohua has deeply experienced the hardships of life. At a young age, she had to carry a worn-out school bag and staggered through the rugged mountain roads to school.
The school is far away from home, and she often has to walk to and from the school, suffering from the wind and sun along the way.
After school, Zhang Shaohua also needs to assist his family to complete all kinds of heavy housework, lest his family find it difficult to solve even the basic problem of food and clothing. She always wakes up first and goes to bed late, and does her best to do everything she can, lest the slightest negligence will put the whole family in a deeper predicament.
It is precisely in this way that poverty has shaped Zhang Shaohua's perseverance and firm will. She was determined to change her fate with her own hands, so at the age of 13, she was successfully admitted to the Ping Theater and began her unswerving and unremitting artistic career.
Since then, Zhang Shaohua has fully demonstrated the purest and persistent power of art with his own solid steps! Whether she is in the theater or switching to film and television dramas, she always devotes herself to each role and never slacks off.
As the years go by, more than seventy years later, she is still diligent, courageously moving forward, and tirelessly exploring the ultimate realm of performing arts. Poverty and hardship forged her steely perseverance and tenacity, and made us deeply feel the noble quality of "diamonds cannot be cheapened".
Similarly, Zhang Shaohua's spirit and contribution to charity and public welfare undertakings are really admirable. At the beginning of her fame, she embarked on the road of charity, selflessly dedicating herself every year, donating hundreds of thousands of yuan.
Once, a media misreported that Zhang Shaohua donated as much as 5 million yuan at one time, but she immediately clarified and corrected the mistake, showing her usual modesty and low profile. In her eyes, money is like dung, and it is better to let it play its due value than to let it pile up around and do nothing.
In fact, Zhang Shaohua's income is not abundant, and there is still a gap compared with popular movie stars. However, this has not dampened her passion and determination for philanthropy. Whenever a disaster or major event strikes, she is always the first to step up and give everything she can to help.
Once, when an earthquake struck and displaced countless families, Zhang Shaohua did not hesitate to donate all his family property so that those who were homeless could find a safe haven. And she herself had to move into a small apartment of only forty square meters.
What's even more touching is that even if there is no money left at home, Zhang Shaohua will still save part of his daily living expenses and donate it to public welfare organizations such as orphanages and nursing homes, so as to warm more people with his meager strength.
In Zhang Shaohua's heart, helping others is the greatest happiness in life, which is also the belief she has adhered to and pursued all her life. Although many people around her advised her not to overconsume her youth and old age, she never changed her decision.
She often sighs: "Don't ask for anything in return, just do your best." ”
This noble spiritual power is undoubtedly the most precious and influential asset in Zhang Shaohua's life, and it is also her eternal kindness to the world. Although the years have passed and time is like an arrow, she still maintains her original intention and profoundly expounds the essence of "fraternity" with her actual behavior!
It is this unwavering artistic pursuit and belief in kindness that inspires Zhang Shaohua to move forward bravely until the last stop of his life's journey. Even though fate seems to be particularly cruel to her, the bumpy course of her artistic path has made her neglected, the turmoil of family life has risen, and she has been betrayed by her son, all of which are heart-wrenching, but her adherence to her inner faith has never wavered.
When she was approaching the afterglow of life, when lung disease quietly eroded Zhang Shaohua's body, her spirit became more and more tenacious. During the period when she was just admitted to the hospital, she confided her last wish to her idol Hu Ge: to donate all her life savings to fight the raging epidemic at that time.
Hu Ge was moved by Zhang Shaohua's selfless dedication, he did not hesitate to agree to her request, and after Zhang Shaohua's death, he strictly abided by his promise to donate all her property to the anti-epidemic work in Wuhan.
In fact, Zhang Shaohua has already invested all her property in public welfare, but she herself has always lived a simple and innocent life. The small rental house she had lived in for many years had only 40 square meters of space, and even the most basic furniture looked old and simple.
However, this is enough for Zhang Shaohua, who never pursues luxury, but only wants to put her limited resources into more valuable places.
This simple attitude to life complements Zhang Shaohua's artistic career along the way. Since she was admitted to the Ping Theater at the age of 13, she has cherished her artistic dreams, overcome obstacles, and bravely pursued her ideals.
On the long and winding road, she was forced to leave the theater and wander around, but she never gave up her persistent pursuit of art.
It wasn't until he was 47 years old that Zhang Shaohua finally made his mark in the film and television industry and successfully performed a series of deeply rooted mother images. Whether in the theater or in film and television crews, she consistently brings her characters to life.
This dedication and dedication enabled her to still lead the star of popular dramas in her later years, leading a new generation of actors to forge ahead.
From the age of 13 to the end of her life, at the age of 77, Ms. Zhang Shaohua showed us what it means to be a true artist with her great artistic achievements and noble moral sentiments! She bravely resisted the injustice of fate with her actions and spirit, and her firm belief illuminated every dark moment on her life path like a beacon. It is precisely because of such a firm and persistent belief that she was able to face life calmly in her later years and bid farewell to this world with an elegant and calm smile.