1. Zhang Yining's glorious history before retirement
Since the age of 13, Zhang Yining has joined the ranks of the Chinese national team with his love for table tennis. She was young and not tall, but her eyes were full of dedication to the sport.
Under the strict training of the coaches, she studied hard, worked hard, and tirelessly improved her skills.
The hard work paid off, and finally at the age of 16, Zhang Yining embarked on the journey of his career and officially stepped onto the table tennis field. Although she was a fledgling, her quick play, steady mental qualities, and desire to win made her quickly stand out among the players, winning title after title.
Three years later, the 19-year-old Zhang Yining is already a gold medal contender, and in a world competition, she won the women's singles runner-up for the first time with her outstanding performance.
This is undoubtedly the most important milestone of her career, marking her official rise to the top of table tennis.
Since then, Zhang Yining, known as the "big devil of table tennis", has been invincible on the stage of top events such as the Olympic Games. Not only did she set a record gold medal in women's singles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but she also became a world champion in the years that followed, making her one of the top tennis players.
In the classic battle against Japan's Ai Fukuhara in 2008, Zhang Yining showed strong dominance. When she led 9-0 in the second game, in order to give her opponent a face, she chose to deliberately release water to let the opponent score.
But her "acting" is too realistic, and a low-level mistake directly caused Ai Fukuhara, who has strong self-esteem, to lose control of her emotions on the sidelines and cry bitterly. This matchup of the champions finally became the most representative battle in the history of Olympic table tennis, and it also made Zhang Yining's name resounding in the football world at that moment.
Just when Zhang Yining created one brilliance after another, she was placed on high hopes to become the first brother of Chinese table tennis, and people were full of infinite expectations for her future.
2. The causes and consequences of the relationship with Xu Wei
Just when the outside world was full of infinite expectations for Zhang Yining's future development, she unexpectedly made a remarkable decision - announced her retirement in 2011, and politely declined the warm invitation of the national team, choosing to marry a rich man Xu Wei who was 20 years older than herself.
This news was like a thunderclap in the head, setting off a huge wave in the hearts of fans and fans. As a generation of "table tennis devils", Zhang Yining's heroic and independent image has always been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
And she was at the peak of her career at the time, and now she suddenly made such a decision, which really surprised and incomprehensible everyone.
Doubts also followed, and some people pointed out that Zhang Yining was "sick and rushed to the doctor" and was bewitched by Xu Wei's wealth, otherwise he would not have made such a choice rashly.
But judging from the results, Zhang Yining's decision to marry Xu Wei is not a very wise choice.
According to Zhang Yining's own disclosure, marrying Xu Wei is one of the most correct decisions she has made in her life. Although these words are simple, they are full of sincere inner feelings.
It shows that there is a sincere spiritual fit between Zhang Yining and Xu Wei, and there is a spiritual sustenance in the past and present lives.
If it's just impulsive, how can you be so sure? Zhang Yining was not bewitched by money for Xu Wei, but was attracted and moved by some of his inner qualities, so he entered the palace of marriage.
3. The reasons behind the rumors of separation
What is surprising is that not long after Zhang Yining's marriage news was exposed, the outside world spread the news that she and her husband Xu Wei had separated from each other. This is undoubtedly adding another voice of doubt to the sincerity of this marriage.
Some people speculate that maybe Zhang Yining's marriage to Xu Wei was just an expedient measure, and the foundation of their marriage was unstable and could not last long; Some people also hinted that this may be Xu Wei looking for a new love outside, causing the couple to part ways.
All kinds of speculations have come one after another, interpreting the marriage of the couple into a marriage.
However, this is not the case. The fundamental reason why Zhang Yining and Xu Wei separated was that she longed to become an independent and self-fulfilling woman in the new era, rather than a rich young grandmother who had nothing to do and was supported by others.
Therefore, after retiring, she chose to stay at the School of Physical Education of Peking University to continue her studies, and strive to carve out a new life path for herself. It happened that the school provided her with a valuable opportunity to study in the United States, and Zhang Yining gladly accepted, which led to the temporary separation of the two.
Fourth, Xu Wei's net worth background is revealed
When it comes to Zhang Yining's husband Xu Wei, many people may feel unfamiliar, but if you mention his ex-girlfriend Yuan Li, I believe everyone is a little familiar.
Before Xu Wei finally married Zhang Yining, he had passionately pursued Yuan Li for more than ten years. Although there was an 11-year age gap between the two, Xu Wei didn't care and still launched a passionate pursuit.
He not only did not hesitate to give Yuan Li a mansion in Beijing, but also waited patiently for her for many years. But every marriage proposal was politely rejected because Yuan Li was still young.
After countless failures, Xu Wei finally let go, and Yuan Li began to live a free and easy life.
It is precisely because of her thoughtfulness and deep love for his wife Zhang Yining that Xu Wei has always warmed her heart with smooth communication and sincere care during her study in the United States.
Every few days, they communicate with each other through video calls and share interesting facts.
Xu Wei used his practical actions to explain what a considerate and caring husband should do. In the face of his wife's ideal pursuit, he not only did not hinder him in the slightest, but supported it with full understanding and support.
This generosity, tolerance and understanding quality is what he appreciates the most.
Fifth, Zhang Yining's current happy life
Over the past few years of marriage, Zhang Yining has given birth to a son and a daughter, and has built a warm and happy family of four with Xu Wei. Whenever she shares the bits and pieces of her family life on social media, it always arouses the envy and sigh of netizens.
It can be seen from the exposed birthday photos that Zhang Yining is radiant and radiant, her eldest daughter is already taller than her, and her lively and lovely appearance makes people love her.
Everything shows that Zhang Yining is now living a happy life like a pampered little princess. As a husband, Xu Wei also interpreted what it means to be a good man who is conscientious and considerate with his sincere actions.
has a happy family and a harmonious life, in fact, the speculation and doubts about whether Zhang Yining married Xu Wei for money were untenable from the beginning. As an Olympic champion, Zhang Yining has many commercial endorsements herself, and as early as 2007, her annual income was as high as 7 million yuan.
This is enough to prove that she did not marry Xu Wei for the sake of Xu Wei's wealth.
Zhang Yining chose to marry Xu Wei purely out of sincere love for each other. There is some kind of indescribable and inexplicable spiritual fit between the two, which is just as Zhang Yining herself said, marrying Xu Wei is one of the most correct decisions she has made in her life.
Zhang Yining's decision to suddenly retire and marry shocked the world, but now it seems to be a far-sighted choice. She gave up the glory and status in everyone's eyes, but in exchange for a happy and contented life.