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On October 26, 2008, the atmosphere of a public welfare funeral parlor in Shanghai was slightly heavy, shrouded in a depressing atmosphere. The body of the internationally acclaimed director Xie Jin lies flat in the center of a black coffin, a wisp of incense wafting to his nose, and the intoxicating aroma slowly rises, completely isolating him from the noise of the outside world.
Relatives and friends gathered around the coffin, their faces solemn, deeply regretting Xie Jin's death, and low sobs came from time to time.
At this solemn and sad moment, an uninvited guest suddenly broke into the scene, breaking the silence of the funeral home. A slightly loud and untimely female voice was heard: "If you don't want to take it, then sprinkle it in this hall!" ”。
Everyone turned their heads to look, only to see the high-profile film and television superstar Liu Xiaoqing standing alone at the door, wearing a simple black dress and carrying a large bag that seemed to be extremely heavy.
Her eyebrows were tightly knit, her face was resolute, and her eyes were full of determination not to give up.
Xie Jin's widow Xu Dawen was grief-stricken, and when she heard these remarks, she felt even more unacceptable, and politely refused: "I really can't accept this money!" ”
However, what is unexpected is that Liu Xiaoqing, who has always been known for his boldness, behaved extremely humble and polite at the moment. She looked directly into Xu Dawen's eyes, and her tone was serious and sincere: "From now on, I will hold a performance of "The Last Night of Jin Taipan" every year, and all the remuneration I receive every year will be donated to you. ”
The deep relationship between Liu Xiaoqing and Xie Jin can be traced back to the time when they filmed the movie "Furong Town" together in 1987. At that time, although Liu Xiaoqing had already made a name for herself in the film industry, she was still eager to become a powerful actress and win truly golden-bearing honors.
After learning that Xie Jin was about to remake the Mao Dun Literary Award-winning work "Furong Town", she did not hesitate to find the director and begged to be able to participate in it. However, Xie Jin frankly said that he has never invited star actors, and will only use inexperienced newcomers to participate.
For Liu Xiaoqing, who has a strong sense of self-esteem, this is undoubtedly a heavy blow.
However, she also understands that Xie Jin has always adhered to this principle of filming, because he firmly believes that it is easier for unpolished actors to create real and vivid characters. Therefore, Liu Xiaoqing sincerely persuaded the director: "I fully understand your principles, I am determined enough to undergo rigorous training, and I am willing to give everything for the role."
Under her unwavering perseverance, she finally succeeded in impressing Xie Jin.
After thorough consideration, Mr. Xie Jin decisively decided to leave a valuable audition opportunity for the dazzling star, which is undoubtedly a major challenge for Liu Xiaoqing's career path.
In the masterpiece "Furong Town", she will challenge to play an ordinary and great "tofu girl" Hu Yuyin.
In order to make the characters more real and vivid, Mr. Xie Jin specially asked Liu Xiaoqing to learn cooking skills in the crew canteen in person and deeply experience the hard life of women at the bottom.
Although he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, Liu Xiaoqing knew that as an excellent actor, he must completely let go of himself and devote himself to the role. Therefore, she resolutely took off the halo of stardom and humbly learned various life skills from the cafeteria aunts.
Under the careful guidance of her mentor Mr. Xie Jin, Liu Xiaoqing finally became famous in "Furong Town", successfully interpreted the essence of Hu Yuyin's role, and won the double recognition of the Golden Rooster Award and the Hundred Flowers Award in one fell swoop, realizing her dream of being a movie queen.
Since then, she has been filled with deep gratitude to her mentor, Mr. Xie Jin.
Mr. Xie Jin's life course can be described as ill-fated and has gone through ups and downs. In his early years, his directorial career was booming, and he directed many popular works, such as "Spring in the Water Town" and "Red Women's Army", etc., and was known as "the most influential director in New China".
Especially with the masterpiece "Red Detachment of Women", he won the Best Director Award at the first Hundred Flowers Award in one fell swoop, and was awarded a certificate of honor by the famous writer Guo Moruo, which is a remarkable achievement.
However, the good times are short-lived, and after filming another award-winning film, "Stage Sisters", Mr. Xie Jin was suppressed by those in power because of his unwillingness to compromise, and he was eventually imprisoned.
This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him, not only depriving him of his freedom, but also tearing apart his otherwise happy family.
Mr. Xie Jin's wife, Ms. Xu Dawen, is his soul mate, and the two were once classmates and friends in college. Soon after marriage, Xu Dawen became pregnant with their first child, son Xie Yan.
However, the arrival of the second child brought gloom to this otherwise happy familyAfter the birth of his daughter, Mr. Xie Jin gradually found that her growth rate did not seem to be as fast as that of other children, and the doctor diagnosed her with mild intellectual disability.
The fate that followed was even more bumpy. When the third child croaks to the ground, it is also revealed that he also has mental retardation, accompanied by severe asthma and other diseases, and his life is so fragile that it seems to be vulnerable.
As the youngest son in the family, his situation is even more unfortunate. Mental retardation, seizures, weakened immune system, and other diseases enveloped him like a haze; In the face of many difficulties, his life was full of hardships and pains.
However, as a great father, Xie Jin did not hesitate to pour all his love into these four "special" children, treating them as treasures and caring for them. However, the reality shows its cruelty mercilessly, and one day, when he comes home from work, he witnesses a group of children mocking and bullying his mentally handicapped children, even disposing of them in the trash.
Seeing that his flesh and blood were so humiliated, Xie Jin's pain in his heart was indescribable, and he even had the idea of self-harm to atone for his sins.
Just when his life was at a low point, the country's policy reforms brought him a new ray of hope. He has created excellent works such as "Wrangler", "Garland Under the Mountain" and "Furong Town", and won high honors such as "National Film Artist with Outstanding Contributions" and "Lifetime Achievement Award", and once again became a leading figure in the industry.
However, the price paid behind these accolades is extremely heavy. Just as his career was reaching its peak, he lost three children one after another. As a father, this is undoubtedly the deepest grief of his life.
Watching the gray-haired parents being sent off by the young children was undoubtedly a deep blow and torture to Xie Jin.
After Xie Jin's death, as his protégé, Liu Xiaoqing was well aware of the various life difficulties that the Xie family would face. Although her widow Xu Dawen is widely respected by the society because of her husband's outstanding achievements, she is already in her old age, and it is not easy for her to take on the responsibility of the whole family alone.
What is even more worrying is that two children with intellectual disabilities in the Xie family need to be cared for. Although their physical condition is acceptable, how to provide them with corresponding living security and spiritual comfort is undoubtedly a huge challenge for this elderly mother.
Liu Xiaoqing knows that Xu Dawen's stubborn self-esteem will definitely not accept handouts and assistance from others. In order to truly help their family get out of their predicament, Liu Xiaoqing came up with an ingenious and innovative strategy.
She decided to give the Xie family the rewards of the fruitful acting work she earns every year, completely and unconditionally, and help them regain their faith and dignity in life through lasting and inexhaustible support.
This method not only ensures that Xu Dawen's self-esteem is not damaged, but also is more conducive to the Xie family to get out of the dark shadow and achieve a comprehensive rebirth.
It is true that it is precisely because of such careful planning that Liu Xiaoqing was able to show a "passionate and shocking" scene at the memorial ceremony after Xie Jin's death, solemnly announcing this promise to Xu Dawen, demonstrating her selfless love and fearless courage.
Time flies, 15 spring and autumn have passed in a blink of an eye, and Liu Xiaoqing has always adhered to the promise she made at the funeral of Master Xie Jin. Year after year, she donated all the proceeds from her solo performances and performances to the Xie family without reservation, and never stopped.
This perseverance and determination enabled Xie Jin's widow Xu Dawen and her children to successfully get rid of the difficulties they once had and live a more comfortable and happy life in the past years.
Looking back on those early years, Liu Xiaoqing's income was not abundant, and the amount of money he donated at a time was limited. However, she did not have any slack or boredom because of this, and still admired her mentor Xie Jin, and insisted on funding year after year.
With the increasing status of her in the entertainment industry, the amount of donations has gradually shown a considerable scale. Whenever Xu Dawen received cash from Liu Xiaoqing, she would always cry tears of excitement.
This is not only because of the financial aid, but also because Liu Xiaoqing's unwavering love and humble attitude deeply touched her.
Sometimes, Liu Xiaoqing will also visit the Xie family in person, and when she sees Xu Dawen's healthy face, her heart will surge with endless relief and warmth. The moment she saw that her promise was fulfilled, she felt that her efforts had finally been rewarded.
Time flies, Xu Dawen is gradually entering old age, and her physical condition is getting worse. Liu Xiaoqing knows very well that the responsibilities she has undertaken have not been fully fulfilled and must not be given up halfway.
Although her personal life has experienced ups and downs later, and even some negative news has come out from time to time, her funding for the Xie family has never been interrupted. She interpreted with practical actions what is the love of a teacher and what is the sincere respect for her predecessors.