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From the winter of 1942 to the cold morning of 2020, Zhao Zhongxiang has completed his 78-year life journey.
It has been four years since Zhao Zhongxiang died.
As a generation of famous hosts, his departure has aroused the thoughts and emotions of countless people.
And Zhao Zhongxiang's wife, Zhang Meizhu, has accompanied Zhao Zhongxiang through decades of ups and downs.
Three years after Zhao Zhongxiang's death, what is her living condition?
First acquaintance with Zhao Zhongxiang
Zhao Zhongxiang, born in 1942, was one of the first Chinese hosts to enter the television industry.
In Zhao Zhongxiang's voice, there is the precipitation of the times and the power of culture.
At the age of 18, he took on the important task of broadcasting the National Day parade.
His voice has become a witness and disseminator of China's radio and television industry.
From "Animal World" to "News Network", Zhao Zhongxiang's voice has accompanied the growth of generations of Chinese.
His hosting style is cordial, natural, full of feelings, and has become the "national host" in the hearts of countless audiences.
Since 1983, he has hosted the CCTV Spring Festival Gala for many years and spent countless Chinese New Year's Eve with the audience.
His image and voice have become an indispensable part of the Spring Festival memories of countless Chinese families.
Zhao Zhongxiang's wife, Zhang Meizhu, is three years younger than him, and the two met when they were young and entered the marriage hall.
In the days after marriage, Zhang Meizhu fully supported Zhao Zhongxiang's career and chose to retreat behind the scenes and become the pillar of the family.
Her silent dedication and perseverance are an important reason why Zhao Zhongxiang can devote himself to his career without worries.
Zhao Zhongxiang and Zhang Meizhu's married life was not all smooth sailing.
Due to the particularity of Zhao Zhongxiang's work, he has been running around all the year round, and almost all the burden of the family has fallen on Zhang Meizhu's shoulders.
The two have always wanted to have a child, but due to the particularity of Zhao Zhongxiang's work, they always get together less and leave more.
It wasn't until seven years after marriage that the two finally ushered in their first child.
Since then, Zhang Meizhu has not only to take care of young children, but also to support her elderly parents.
Because she knows very well that Zhao Zhongxiang is running around for the sake of his family.
The dark tide of fate is surging
I thought that my family was happy and my career was successful.
Unexpectedly, a lady named Rao Ying suddenly broke into Zhao Zhongxiang's life.
She revealed that Zhao Zhongxiang had a secret emotional entanglement with herself for seven years.
At that time she was a health care practitioner.
Her connection with Zhao Zhongxiang originated from a business card he handed her before she left the company, and this small piece of paper became the starting point of their intertwined destinies.
The first contact was that Rao Ying dialed Zhao Zhongxiang's phone out of confusion about the future.
And Zhao Zhongxiang, out of trust in Rao Ying's professional skills, invited her to provide treatment for his cervical spine disease.
However, in these seemingly ordinary massage treatments, Rao Ying claimed that Zhao Zhongxiang crossed the line, imposed intimacy that she was unwilling to accept, and led to her becoming pregnant.
Faced with such a situation, Rao Ying felt helpless and had to accept this unknown relationship.
For seven years, she silently endured the weight of this relationship, until the invasion of illness and Zhao Zhongxiang's estrangement made her decide to make this past public.
Zhao Zhongxiang, the host who has always maintained a noble image in the eyes of the public, suddenly became the center of the storm of public opinion.
While everyone was anxiously waiting, Rao Ying provided new evidence:
Ten boxes of audio tapes and IOUs signed by Zhao Zhongxiang.
The evidence seemed to be ironclad, and many people began to turn to Rao Ying's side, thinking that Zhao Zhongxiang might have really made a mistake.
Mr. Zhao's reputation is in jeopardy, but he insists on his innocence, stressing that he has not betrayed his family.
In the midst of doubts from the outside world, his wife Zhang Meizhu has consistently supported him and become his strong backing in the turmoil.
After several years of lawsuits and disputes, Zhao Zhongxiang's reputation was seriously damaged.
Fortunately, the court finally ruled that Rao Ying's evidence was all forged, and Zhao Zhongxiang was able to clear his name and regain his reputation.
Zhao Zhongxiang of "slamming the door".
Zhao Zhongxiang was jokingly called "slamming the door" by his friends.
His old partner, Ni Ping, once amusedly pointed out Zhao Zhongxiang's frugality in public.
She recalls that Zhao Zhongxiang never invited guests, even in front of his long-time work partners, he used to cook noodles to entertain guests.
Ni Ping said self-deprecatingly that if Zhao Zhongxiang invited her to dinner, she would think he was crazy.
He took home the crew's leftover rice and fried it the next day, saying it was because food couldn't be wasted.
Although he has a priceless collection, including top-of-the-line antique furniture and the finest blue and white porcelain, he never overly ostentatious.
Bad news came
After most of his brilliant life, at the end of 2019, Zhao Zhongxiang was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, which has spread.
This news is undoubtedly a huge blow to the whole family.
In the face of illness, Zhao Zhongxiang showed extraordinary courage and strength.
Zhang Meizhu was by his side as always, taking care of his diet and daily life, and giving him the greatest spiritual support.
However, Zhao Zhongxiang was unable to overcome the disease and finally left us on January 16, 2020, his 78th birthday.
The deep meaning behind the will
In the last stage of Zhao Zhongxiang's life, he knew that his time was running out.
In order not to let his family fall into trouble after his death, Zhao Zhongxiang decided to make a will.
He chose to leave all his inheritance to his grandson instead of his wife or son.
This decision may stem from his deep understanding of family members and consideration for the future.
He knows that his wife, Zhang Meizhu, is a strong and independent woman who has her own career and income, and that his son Zhao Fang has also become an elite in the IT industry.
In Zhao Zhongxiang's view, only by leaving his property to his grandson can he avoid the family making trouble over the inheritance after his absence.
Echoes of a lifetime
On January 20, 2020, in Babaoshan, Beijing, a simple and solemn farewell ceremony was held in the East Auditorium.
Zhao Zhongxiang, the voice who has accompanied countless Chinese families for decades, passed away on this cold winter day.
At the farewell ceremony, countless audiences and well-known figures in the literary and art circles came to bid farewell, including Ni Ping, Yang Lan, Chen Peisi, etc.
The death of Zhao Zhongxiang is not only a huge loss for China's radio and television industry, but also a regret in the hearts of countless audiences.
Although his life has come to an end, his story and spirit will continue to inspire those who come after him.
epilogue
Zhao Zhongxiang's life is both glorious and complex.
It is the epitome of the development of China's radio and television industry, and it is also the memory of an era.
His voice will echo like an echo in the long river of history.
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