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In May 2023, the spring is bright, and a warm breeze with a few hints of freshness caresses every inch of Beijing. In a quiet corner of this bustling city, Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang's beloved wife, Ms. Zhang Meizhu, sat quietly under the shade of the greenery and rested.
The heavy album beside her lies there quietly, gently flipping, and what catches her eye is a series of family photos full of happy memories, as if they are as real as they are at your fingertips, directly immersing people in the cold winter three years ago.
On that day, Ms. Zhang Meizhu stepped into the door of the notary office with joy, looking forward to receiving a precious gift from her husband's will, adding more security to her later life.
However, when the notary solemnly read out the will, which was only a few lines, the whole scene fell into silence for an instant.
Ms. Zhang Meizhu first stood in place, her eyes empty, and then tears began to roll in her eyes. As the wife of Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang, she once gave him meticulous care and care in those stormy days, and the love story between them is touching.
Now, however, she has received nothing, not even a little relief.
What's even more ironic is that even her own son, Zhao Fang, has not benefited from it.
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became extremely tense, Zhao Fang's face was gloomy as water, as if he had a thousand words to confide, but he didn't know how to speak. And the lucky grandson was just wide-eyed with curiosity, still ignorant of what was happening in front of him.
Although the family was very surprised by the will, they did not raise any objections. However, public opinion on the Internet has stirred up the matter, and people have speculated whether Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang still loves his wife and son? Why did he make such a decision that everyone expected? Even Ms. Zhang Meizhu herself can't completely let go.
When it was mentioned that Ms. Ni Ping supervised the execution of Zhao Zhongxiang's will as a witness, there was a lot of discussion about it. However, if we look back at the decades-long friendship between Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang and Ms. Ni Ping, it is not difficult to understand why Ms. Ni Ping has such an important place in Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang's heart.
Back in the early 80s of the 20th century, Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang was already a senior host of CCTV and enjoyed great prestige and power. The young Ms. Ni Ping has just entered the industry and is full of love for hosting work, but at the same time lacks practical experience.
At this critical moment, Zhao Zhongxiang firmly held the hand of Ni Ping, who had a dream, with his master-like vision, and led her into the new world of hosting.
From the basic stage steps and typhoons, to the emotional grasp and the skills of the use of the camera, Zhao Zhongxiang with his step-by-step approach, careful guidance, and unreserved teaching, which undoubtedly reflects his good intentions.
Time flies, and under the careful teaching of Zhao Zhongxiang, Ni Ping gradually mastered the mystery of hosting, and her skills became more and more proficient. On that cold winter night in 1983, Ni Ping was alone in the backstage nervously rehearsing the upcoming Spring Festival Gala.
She was engrossed in practicing repeatedly in front of the mirror, her lips were red and her teeth were white, her expression was focused, and she looked capable and neat.
Just then, a steaming cup of coffee was delivered to her. Looking up, I saw Zhao Zhongxiang looking at her with loving eyes. "Don't be impatient, my sister," he said gently, with a deep admiration in his eyes, "art takes time to settle down, and you have done a great job."
From these short words, it is not difficult for us to feel the deep affection between them, which has long gone beyond the ordinary teacher-student relationship, and is more like a brother and a sister.
In the years since, Zhao Zhongxiang and Ni Ping have co-hosted countless Spring Festival Galas, showing the perfect tacit understanding of this "golden partner" to the national audience.
As the saying goes, family is better than blood. There is no doubt that Zhao Zhongxiang's feelings for Ni Ping have long gone beyond ordinary teacher-student feelings, and are more intimate like a brother treating his sister.
Therefore, when he entrusted the responsibility of the inheritance to Ni Ping, a close friend, in his later years, Ni Ping would naturally go all out and do his duty to ensure that nothing went wrong.
While reviewing the turmoil of Zhao Zhongxiang's will, we cannot ignore his legendary life course and unparalleled honor. It is only by taking a closer look at his achievements that we can understand why his decision was so jaw-dropping, but not contested.
Back in the 60s of the last century, a young man who was only 18 years old was fortunate to be admitted to the Central People's Broadcasting Station, which was extremely rare at that time, and since then he has embarked on his broadcasting road. After decades of baptism of wind and rain, this young man from Yangcheng, Shanxi Province has gradually grown into a big brother in the eyes of the people.
It is rumored that in 1972, Zhao Zhongxiang became the first Chinese media person to step into the White House in the United States, and personally experienced and witnessed the historic moment of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. It can be said that he witnessed the beginning and development of New China's diplomatic undertaking with his actions.
On the occasion of the Spring Festival in 1983, CCTV presented a Spring Festival Gala full of warmth and unique charm for the first time. As one of the main planners of this grand event, Zhao Zhongxiang undoubtedly stood in the center of the stage, and with his cordial and solemn hosting style, he injected countless wonderful moments into the party, and also made the people of the whole country deeply impressed him.
Since then, Zhao Zhongxiang can see him on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala almost every year. The tacit cooperation between him and the "golden partner" Ni Ping is a must, and it is known as the most classic hosting combination in the history of television.
With the passage of time, the audience witnessed their increasingly mature demeanor, and also witnessed the entire Spring Festival Gala from youth to glory.
It is worth mentioning that Zhao Zhongxiang is not only unique in the Spring Festival Gala, but also plays the role of a narrator in another program that is loved by the majority of audiences - "Animal World".
His magnetic voice is deeply imprinted in the hearts of many post-90s generations and has become their unforgettable memory, and it is no exaggeration to say that Zhao Zhongxiang's voice is the precious spiritual wealth of a generation.
At the age of 85, CCTV gave him high praise and awarded him the highest honor of "China Television 25 Years Outstanding Contribution Award". For this legendary host, this is undoubtedly an affirmation and praise of his life.
Zhao Zhongxiang also said affectionately: "It is a great honor for my son to be able to serve by the side of the great motherland for a lifetime."
In terms of family life, Zhao Zhongxiang also lives a happy life. He and his wife Zhang Meizhu are a loving couple who have spent decades of ups and downs together.
Their son, Zhao Fang, also inherited his father's career and devoted himself to the field of media, achieving remarkable achievements.
Until the last moment of his life, Zhao Zhongxiang finally ushered in his most beloved grandson. Looking back on his life, we can't help but sigh. Zhao Zhongxiang's life can be called perfect, with a successful career, a harmonious family, and much respect.
Therefore, when this will was made public, despite the shock, people chose to face it calmly.
However, just when everyone thought that Zhao Zhongxiang's life was about to come to a perfect end, a sudden scandal struck like a thunderbolt from the blue, almost ruining his reputation.
One day in 2004, a woman named Rao Ying posted on the Internet that she had been sexually assaulted while attending a physical therapy training course hosted by Zhao Zhongxiang years ago.
She not only disclosed her true identity, but also provided so-called "evidence" as proof.
This shocking news was like lightning piercing the night sky, quickly spreading in the online world, and in an instant, Zhao Zhongxiang became the focus of public criticism.
As a highly respected veteran artist, how could he make such a mistake that violated public order and good morals? People from all walks of life came forward one after another, sharply criticized and scolded him, and the atmosphere instantly became tense and chaotic.
What is even more jaw-dropping is that Rao Ying not only published a tirade on the Internet to condemn it, but even resorted to law and filed a lawsuit against Zhao Zhongxiang. She produced so-called "ironclad evidence": a recording of suspected sexual assault and a hair test report of Zhao Zhongxiang.
In the face of such "undoubted" accusations, the atmosphere at the scene became more and more tense, and even Zhao Zhongxiang himself could not hide the panic in his heart. As a host and narrator, his reputation is undoubtedly a vital lifeline for his career.
Once his reputation is damaged, his future will be seriously affected.
Zhao Zhongxiang was emotional, tears welled up in his eyes, and he stared at the many fans who had been waiting outside the courtroom for a long time, as if he saw the dawn of his future life getting back on track. After all, as long as his reputation remains, he can still enjoy the love and support of the general public.
However, Rao Ying's so-called "ironclad evidence" was revealed one by one in the following investigation: the source of the recording is unknown and cannot be confirmed; The hair test report has long since expired. It can be seen that her behavior is just a momentary impulse and loss of control, stemming from the resentment and revenge in her heart.
Fortunately, when the incident was about to get out of hand, the court intervened in time to clarify the facts. Otherwise, Zhao Zhongxiang, as a national-level veteran artist, may really lose face and leave a stench for 10,000 years.
Since the notary office published the will of just a few lines, Zhao Zhongxiang has become a hot topic after dinner. Why did he make such a decision that everyone expected? In this regard, there are many discussions and opinions from all walks of life.
In fact, Zhao Zhongxiang had already thought deeply about the issue of inheritance before his death. The reason behind his decision to leave all his fortune to his beloved grandson is very impressive, showing his wisdom and vision.
First of all, although we are familiar with his son Zhao Fang's status as the legal first in line to the throne, it is worth noting that he has entered the glorious stage of his family and career.
In the event of a breakdown of the marital relationship, according to the current law, half of the estate may be distributed to non-relatives.
Only by gifting the property to the new generation of the Zhao family can Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang ensure that these valuable assets will always belong to the descendants of the Zhao family and will not be lost. "Wealth will not be passed on for three generations", Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang, as a generation of masters, is naturally deeply rooted in the deep importance of family blood inheritance.
Secondly, if the inheritance is directly handed over to the son and daughter-in-law, it will inevitably lead to various potential conflicts and frictions. Human nature is complex and changeable, and no one can guarantee that they will always live in harmony and avoid disputes over money.
However, if the inheritance is given to the grandson, it is equivalent to treating it as the common wealth of the entire Zhao family. All members of the Zhao family will regard their grandson as a pearl in their hands and give meticulous care.
In this way, potential conflicts will be resolved and the whole family can work together for a better future.
Thirdly, Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang's wife, Ms. Zhang Meizhu, lived a simple life and did not need too much wealth for retirement. In addition, if the inheritance is directly gifted to her, it will still need to be redistributed to her son in the end, which undoubtedly adds to the cumbersome procedures for the circulation of the estate.
Therefore, it is better to leave the inheritance directly to the grandchildren, which not only simplifies the process, but also complies with the relevant regulations of the national inheritance tax. According to the current tax rate, the inheritance tax left to his grandson is much lower than that of his son and wife, which undoubtedly reflects Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang's shrewd calculation.
Finally, and perhaps most crucially, Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang has endless love for this lovely grandson. In his old age, only the company of his grandson can bring him laughter and comfort.
Leaving the entire inheritance to the grandson is the highest praise for the grandson's filial piety.
At this point, we finally deeply understand Mr. Zhao Zhongxiang's good intentions. It is with his high hope for future generations and his sincere treatment of family and friends that this remarkable figure is able to influence and move the people around him even after his death.