When it comes to Xu Zhimo, many people may first think of the sentence "I went gently, just as I came gently", but this genius's life is far more than poetic lightness, in fact, it is full of emotional entanglements and twists and turns in life. In Xu Zhimo's romantic and short life, one of the women who lived most closely with him was his original wife Zhang Youyi. Although Xu Zhimo's poetry is widely known, his marriage to Zhang Youyi is a little-known history. Zhang Youyi persevered in the wind and rain, and eventually succeeded in the mall and in her personal life.
Zhang Youyi, this name always seems to be overshadowed under Xu Zhimo's aura. But if you dig deeper into her life, you will find that this lady has a legend that is not lost to Xu Zhimo. Born into a traditional and visionary family, she could have made a difference with a new education at an early age. Fate always seems to like to joke with people, and the arranged marriage between Zhang Youyi and Xu Zhimo in 1921 marked a major turning point in her life.
Life after marriage is both a challenge and an opportunity for Zhang Youyi. Although Xu Zhimo is outstanding in literature, his emotional life is extremely complicated, and his attitude towards marriage has hit Zhang Youyi hard. Xu Zhimo's heart had already flown to Lin Huiyin in the UK, but Zhang Youyi could only suffer the coldness and loneliness silently at home. But instead of sinking, she gradually honed her tenacity and wisdom in the face of adversity.
Let's take a look at how Zhang Youyi has grown from a housewife to a strong woman in the business world. After Xu Zhimo left her and flew to the UK, Zhang Youyi did not choose to be decadent, she lived a strong life with her children. After Xu Zhimo filed for divorce many times, Zhang Youyi chose to insist. This is not only a responsibility to the family, but also a commitment to self-worth.
In 1929, Zhang Youyi finally accepted the divorce, and by that time she had realized that she needed a new way of life. With the support of her brother, she began to get involved in business, and with her extraordinary wisdom and overseas learning experience, Zhang Youyi quickly made a name for herself in the business world. Not only did she rebuild her own life, but she also worked hard to provide the best educational environment for her son.
Here, we have to mention Zhang Youyi's contribution to the Xu family. Although Xu Zhimo hurt her deeply, Zhang Youyi never gave up taking care of the old people of the Xu family. This generosity and persistence have won the respect of the society and laid the moral foundation for her business success.
Zhang Youyi's business talent is gradually emerging, not only has investments in many cities in China, but also extends her tentacles to the international market. Her shrewd business skills and forward-looking investment vision made her an extremely rare example of female self-reliance in society at the time. Zhang Youyi's success was not only the accumulation of wealth, but also the place for women in the male-dominated society at that time.
Zhang Youyi also showed her wisdom and balance in dealing with the relationship between family and career. On the issue of her son Xu Jikai's education, Zhang Youyi attaches great importance to it. Not only did she ensure that he received a good education, but she also gave him great moral support. Xu Jikai's later success in the United States can be said to be the crystallization of Zhang Youyi's wisdom and perseverance.
Speaking of Zhang Youyi, we have to mention her emotional attitude towards Xu Zhimo. Although Xu Zhimo's emotional life is complicated and he has been entangled with many women, Zhang Youyi has shown great tolerance and understanding of this. She did not hate Lin Huiyin like some people in society, but showed sympathy for Xu Zhimo's other lover, Lu Xiaoman. This kind of broad-mindedness that transcends personal feelings makes people have to admire.
The story of Zhang Youyi is a very unique female figure in modern Chinese history. From a traditional woman who passively accepted an arranged marriage to a modern woman who was independent in the business world and strong and unyielding in her personal life, Zhang Youyi's transformation is not only a personal experience, but also a microcosm of the change in the status of women in that era.
Zhang Youyi's life is an epic of women's self-redemption and growth. Behind Xu Zhimo's dazzling talent, Zhang Youyi used her tenacity, wisdom and generosity to write another profound meaning of life. Her story teaches us that even in the most adversible circumstances, a person's determination and hard work can break new ground.