1. Reflection on the current situation: Ma Yuqin's advanced age is embarrassing, and making money through live broadcast has raised questions
In 2022, 84-year-old Ma Yuqin sat quietly in a simple rental house, Cangsang's face full of the marks of time. She clenched the mobile phone in her hand and stared at the steady stream of reward income on the live broadcast platform, and the long-lost smile of relief bloomed at the corner of her mouth.
Over the years, Ma Yuqin and her 52-year-old husband Li Yucheng have lived an ordinary and low-key life, until in recent years, they have taken advantage of the hot short video live broadcast platform to win a certain amount of attention and income from the unique perspective of "old wives and young husbands".
Ma Yuqin put down her phone and looked at herself in the mirror, her once gorgeous face no longer existed, only her face was full of wrinkles and her rickety body, and her actions became more and more difficult.
Just as Ma Yuqin was immersed in endless memories, a crisp ringtone of her mobile phone woke her up from the past. She picked up the phone, only to find out that the caller was her own son who had been absent for many years.
"Mom, what I said this time is true, I have already found your will documents back then, why did you leave all your property to that Li Yucheng? We are your own flesh and blood, what did you think about back then? The son's slightly angry questioning voice came.
It turned out that Ma Yuqin's biological son suddenly appeared and asked for the division of the inheritance after learning that his mother had recently earned a certain amount of wealth through live broadcasting. Ma Yuqin fell into deep thought, the 32-year age gap between her and Li Yucheng has made this marriage full of doubts and criticism from the outside world since the day it was born, and even her biological son is now thinking of getting a piece of the pie.
Ma Yuqin sighed secretly, looking back on the bumpy road she and Li Yucheng had walked, and her heart was full of emotion.
2. Young acquaintances: 8-year-old Li Yucheng was attracted by Ma Yuqin's artistic talent and worshipped her as a teacher
Ma Yuqin's memories of her youth flashed through her mind like a slide. She vividly remembers the scorching summer of 1962, when she was 27 years old and touring a small village in Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, with a team of artists.
Although the blazing sun shone on the land, there were still many eager villagers at the scene. Ma Yuqin's singing voice was smooth and moving, and her dance steps were light and tactful, raising the atmosphere of the scene to boiling. Just as she was fully engaged in the performance, the gaze of an eight-year-old boy under the stage caught her attention.
It was a boy named Xiao Li Yucheng, staring at Ma Yuqin on the stage with full attention, his eyes full of deep admiration and love. It turned out that he had come with his father to enjoy this wonderful performance. Xiao Li Yucheng was deeply moved by Ma Yuqin's outstanding artistic attainments and fell in love with it.
"Dad, that auntie is amazing! I'm going to learn this art when I grow up! Li Yucheng's immature voice revealed firm determination, and his eyes revealed incomparable concentration.
"Then please ask Auntie to guide you well." The father gently stroked his son's head and responded with a smile.
The performance came to a successful end, and the father and son were able to get up close and personal with the actors. It turned out that Ma Yuqin turned out to be her father's old classmate, and the reunion between the two was particularly cordial. The father opened his arms and pulled Li Yucheng, who was hiding behind him, in front of him.
"Come, this is my second child, Li Yucheng. You have to call him aunt! Father half-jokingly introduced.
Ma Yuqin smiled and interacted with Xiao Li Yucheng and kindly asked him if he liked his performance. The little one nodded shyly and sincerely expressed his desire to be able to worship her as a teacher. At that time, Ma Yuqin never imagined that this child would become the most important person in her life in the future.
Since that day, Xiao Li Yucheng has been like a teenager who has fallen in love, and he will go to Ma Yuqin's troupe almost every day. Ma Yuqin also loves this diligent and studious child, and often teaches him some basic dancing and singing skills, and the two gradually establish a deep affection that transcends the ordinary teacher-student relationship.
Ma Yuqin's married life has gone through vicissitudes, and her husband has been working hard outside for many years, but he is skeptical of her artistic career that he has devoted all his body and mind, and rarely gives her affirmation and support. The couple often quarreled over trivial matters, and even got into fights. Under such a tense and depressing family atmosphere, Ma Yuqin went all out to work, and whenever she finished rehearsals, she was exhausted and came to Li Yucheng's humble rented house to rest for a while.
At that time, Li Yucheng was only a 16-year-old young man, but he had already shown the mature demeanor of a young man. He did everything he could to make Ma Yuqin, who lived in his room, feel at ease, serve her a steaming cup of tea, or cook a delicious meal himself. Ma Yuqin stared at those eyes full of warmth, and deeply realized that she had never been cherished and cared for. Under Li Yucheng's meticulous care and care, a deep affection for the relationship between teachers and students that is beyond the ordinary has gradually grown between them.
Soon after, Ma Yuqin's husband died tragically, and her life fell into an even more difficult situation. It is Li Yucheng who has always silently paid attention to and supported her behind her back, making their hearts closer and closer. Finally, on a hot summer afternoon, Li Yucheng, who is in his 20s, mustered up the courage to solemnly express his long-hidden love to 59-year-old Ma Yuqin, and proposed to the "aunt" he had respected and relied on since childhood.
In the face of Li Yucheng's sincere confession, Ma Yuqin experienced the excitement and hesitation in her heart for the first time. Although there is a 32-year age gap between them, this is undoubtedly a shocking relationship, but there is also a desire quietly emerging in her heart.
Fourth, secular resistance: The ideal lover suffers from strong opposition from both family members
Although Ma Yuqin was shaken in her heart, she was still stunned when Li Yucheng officially proposed to her. A young man in his 20s proposed to a woman 32 years older than him, which was too radical and deviant in the social environment at the time.
Ma Yuqin couldn't accept this reality for a while, and instinctively rejected Li Yucheng's marriage proposal. From then on, she began to alienate and avoid Li Yucheng, intentionally or unintentionally, hoping to cool down this relationship that was regarded as a "forbidden area" by the world through the passage of time.
However, Li Yucheng is like eating a scale, and his love for Ma Yuqin has become more and more firm and persistent. In the face of Ma Yuqin's ruthless refusal, he always unswervingly expressed his heart, repeatedly begging her to give him a rare opportunity.
After all, on that icy night, Ma Yuqin was deeply touched by Li Yucheng's action.
On that cold night with snowflakes falling on the sky, the two walked home from a performance venue in a distant village. As we approached our home, we suddenly encountered a narrow stream, and the ice had condensed into a thin layer.
Ma Yuqin wanted to wade into shallow water, but Li Yucheng did not hesitate to lift her high and carry her firmly on his solid shoulders without any difficulty.
The cold wind was biting, but Li Yucheng's pace was extremely cautious, lest he bump into Ma Yuqin behind him. Ma Yuqin was deeply moved by Li Yucheng's innocent and passionate love, and a faint warmth emerged in her heart, and finally nodded and agreed to his proposal.
However, the ensuing difficulties were far more than the two expected. When the families on both sides learned the news, they were all shocked. Ma Yuqin's two sons resolutely severed the mother-son relationship with their mother after persuasion failed.
What's more, they even threatened that if Ma Yuqin resolutely married Li Yucheng, she would no longer bear the responsibility of supporting her mother.
On the other hand, Li Yucheng's parents were also stunned by the bad news. Li's mother fainted on the spot, and Li's father was furious and scolded his old classmate Ma Yuqin fiercely.
Li Yucheng completely ignored the advice of others, resolutely broke with his family, and insisted on marrying Ma Yuqin, who was 32 years older than him.
This marriage not only failed to receive the blessing of the family, but was also questioned and condemned in public opinion. As a result, the thriving artistic career has collapsed, and audiences have chosen to stay away from their performances.
Despite this, the two still held a grand wedding in 1996 and officially stepped into a challenging married life.