1. Time flies, and regrets linger in my heart
When the 66-year-old Ge You sat quietly on the elegant balcony and looked at the sky, the years left deep marks on his face. The sunlight shone through the window on his slightly clumsy back, but there was a hint of sadness in the warmth.
He shook his head slightly, his eyes fading, as if he was searching for memories of the past, or reflecting on his own life journey.
His career has reached unparalleled heights, as a superstar in the film industry and a master of comedy art, he has won numerous honors and praises for his unique performance style.
However, in an interview, he said sincerely: "Now that I have entered old age, many things can only go with the flow, and the same is true for filming. But I'll always be ready and wait for the right character and script for me to come along.
Those glorious moments that once made countless people fall for it, but in his mouth, they seemed so indifferent, as if he had seen through the fame and fortune disputes in the world, and turned to spend the last days of his life calmly.
However, in this moment of tranquility, it seemed that something was haunting him, turning the river and the sea deep inside him.
Does he regret the decision that left his parents devastated? In his later years, did he often miss the scene when his parents expected him to be happy on his knees? Which is more important, career success or the temptation of money? These questions, which had plagued him for years, seemed to be coming to light more and more clearly with this tranquility.
Second, the youth and the rebellious and unruly years
Looking back on the past, Ge You's heart was full of complicated emotions. His family background is legendary – his father is a well-known film actress and his mother is a script editor at the Central Film Bureau.
However, when he was young, he sneered at acting and was deeply disgusted with inheriting the family tradition. "I'd rather go to the countryside to cut the queue than engage in acting!" At the age of 19, he said it firmly.
So, Ge You resolutely left home and devoted himself to the life of joining the queue in the countryside. Frankly, it wasn't an easy time. Due to his thin stature, he was assigned to be responsible for raising pigs, and had to share a room with more than 60 pigs every day, and his body was covered with the smell of pigs, and the living environment was extremely harsh.
At first, he found it fresh and interesting, but soon began to regret it. "Is this the life I'm pursuing?" For the first time, Ge You began to think seriously about the meaning of life.
The hand of fate quietly pulled the wheel of fate, and Ge You unexpectedly received a camera from his father. With the kind guidance and assistance of his friends, Ge You bravely left a self-conscious and brilliant photo.
At this moment, people suddenly discovered that this seemingly wooden young man was actually born in an acting family! .
"It's a waste for you not to be an actor!" A casual word from a friend, like a bolt of lightning, instantly illuminated the confusion in Ge You's heart. Yes, are there really only two choices for the path of life? Getting rid of the life of pigs and becoming an actor does not seem to be as difficult as imagined.
So, Ge You did not hesitate to take a new step in his life.
However, the gods of fate did not favor him too much. At the age of 22, he confidently took the examination of the Chinese art academy, but unfortunately failed to do so. Fortunately, his father's unwavering support and selfless encouragement enabled him to quickly integrate into the All-China Federation of Trade Unions Art Troupe.
After a period of tempering, Ge You finally understood the true meaning of acting. However, due to his mediocre appearance and lack of professionalism, he can only play some insignificant small roles and tricks in the crew.
3. A lifelong marriage
28-year-old Ge You has already stepped into the ranks of "older bachelors". Anxious parents began to run around to find a suitable blind date for him, hoping that he would be able to start a family as soon as possible.
At this moment, Ge You and He Cong met.
When they met for the first time, Ge You's introverted personality was undoubtedly revealed again, and he was so nervous that he couldn't even look into He Cong's eyes. And when He Cong saw this thin, down-to-earth and steady man, he became very interested.
Thus, their love story begins.
When talking about marriage, He Cong's parents were firmly against it, and the reason was quite good: "You can't marry an actor, actors are easy to divorce." Faced with her parents' resolute attitude, He Cong fell into a deep conflict, and although her heart was full of reluctance, she finally proposed to Ge You to break up.
However, what everyone didn't expect was that Ge You, who is usually taciturn, showed unprecedented courage at this moment: "Marriage is my personal affair and should not be bound by other people's experiences."
You should listen to your heart."
Hearing such a firm confession from his lover, He Cong was deeply moved, and finally decided to marry him without hesitation.
After marriage, Ge You changed dramatically, and he suddenly realized the heavy responsibility on his shoulders, and began to devote himself wholeheartedly to his acting career, pouring all his energy into the profession of actor.
The magic of genes is really extraordinary, and under his unremitting training, his acting skills have been significantly improved, and a powerful acting energy erupts at the age of 32.
Chapter 4 A tortuous and exciting career climb
At the age of 32, Ge You and famous actors Zhang Guoli and Liang Tian co-starred in a classic comedy film full of ridicule and irony "The Stubborn Master", which was deeply loved by the audience as soon as it was released, and thus established his unique performance style of "serious and quiet", creating a new era of Chinese comedy films! This film not only opened a new chapter in his acting career, but also won him an honorable mention for Best Actor.
Since then, Ge You's wonderful performances in many excellent film and television works such as "The Siege", "Fire King Kong" and "Chinese New Year" have made his unique comedy style more distinctive, and also won him the highest honor of Best Supporting Actor at the Hundred Flowers Award for Popular Films.
However, this was only the beginning of his career.
When the time came to 1992, the TV series "The Story of the Editorial Department" starring him swept the country, making more audiences deeply impressed with him; In 1993, he co-starred with international superstar Gong Li in the movie "Alive", which pushed him to the peak of acting; In the same year, his superb performance in the movie "Farewell My Concubine" made his name shine brightly throughout the film and television industry.
His career is thriving, his fame is famous, and his wealth is rolling in, however, Ge You has made a decision that is deeply painful for his parents - to give up childbirth and devote himself to his career. Although his family had tried hard to persuade him many times, even reaching nearly 800 times, Ge You always insisted on "waiting for two more years" for a reply.
It wasn't until the end that he said frankly: "I want to be able to devote myself to my career, so I don't think about fertility for the time being."