First, in the world of Chinese opera, Li Weikang's name is like a bright star. However, this dazzling light did not come overnight, but was born from the seeds of art planted in her childhood.
Li Weikang was born in an ordinary family. Although my mother is not highly educated, she has an extraordinary open-minded mind. Her mother loved Peking Opera and often took the young Li Weikang to the theater.
In the rhythm of the opera, Xiao Li Weikang's eyes flashed with curiosity, and the moving singing echoed in her ears, and the seeds of art were quietly planted in her heart. Mother's support is like the sunshine of spring, warm and firm.
When Li Weikang expressed his desire to learn Peking Opera, his mother did not hesitate at all and fully supported her child to pursue his dreams. With the encouragement of his mother, Li Weikang began to study Peking Opera diligently.
In order to realize his dream of becoming a Peking Opera actor, Li Weikang has made unimaginable efforts. In that era of material scarcity, she insisted on getting up early every day to practice. Even though her voice was not yet fully developed, she had already begun to perform on stage.
In order to buy an extra minute of practice time, she did not hesitate to go hungry and crawl on the stage. While other students were playing and playing, Li Weikang was practicing his basic skills hard to lay a solid foundation for his dreams.
Finally, at the age of 11, Li Weikang was admitted to the Chinese Academy of Drama with excellent results. Standing at the door of the academy, her eyes glistened with tears of joy, as if she saw the road to her dream stretching under her feet.
Second, at this moment, the seeds of art took root in her heart and were destined to bloom into gorgeous flowers on the stage of the future. After entering the Academy of Drama, Li Weikang worked harder.
She knows that she shoulders the expectations of her family, and she also carries her love for the art of Peking Opera. Under the careful guidance of her teacher, her acting skills have become more and more sophisticated, and her voice has become more and more audible.
Li Weikang's efforts soon paid off, and she stood out in her school performances and became the object of admiration of many of her classmates. This study experience not only laid the foundation of Li Weikang's profound artistic skills, but also shaped her tenacious character.
It was this persistent pursuit of art that laid the groundwork for her brilliant achievements on the stage of Peking Opera in the future. In 1977, Li Weikang played the role of He Zizhen in "Cuckoo Mountain" and achieved great success.
Third, this performance is not only a turning point in her career, but also the starting point of her married life with Geng Qichang. However, the sweetness of the newlywed soon has to face the test of reality. As a budding Peking Opera actor, Li Weikang's work schedule is extremely busy.
She often needs to devote herself to the role, and in order to perfectly interpret each character, she will even go to the theater an hour early to put on makeup and suppress her voice. Geng Qichang is also busy with his own career, and the two often live separately, gathering less and leaving more.
Li Weikang has more and more opportunities to perform at the Peking Opera Company in China, and her fame has also risen. However, behind the success are countless lonely days and nights. Sometimes, she sang with tears in her eyes on stage, but it was difficult to see her husband offstage; Sometimes, Geng Qichang performs in other places, and can only confide in his wife on the phone.
Four, despite this, both know what the other is doing and understand the importance of this career to each other. Li Weikang often said: "We both understand what the other party is doing, and we also know how important this cause is to us."
Geng Qichang said: "Seeing her shine on the stage, I feel extremely proud. It was this mutual understanding and support that became the solid foundation of their marriage.
In order to balance their careers and families, Li Weikang and Geng Qichang began to try a unique way of life - the AA system. This decision stems from their quest for equality and independence.
Li Weikang firmly believes that even when married, women should maintain their independence. In this way, she believes, it is possible to maintain an equal position in marriage and not develop a sense of dependence or control due to financial problems.
Fifth, Geng Qichang also agrees with this point of view, he believes that the AA system can make the relationship between the two more pure. In his view, marriage should not be a shackle that binds each other, but a free union of two independent individuals.
In this way, in the whirlpool of their careers, in the days of gathering less and leaving more, Li Weikang and Geng Qichang used the AA system to build the fortress of their marriage. This seemingly cold way of getting along has become a regulator of their relationship, allowing the two to maintain respect and understanding for each other in their busy lives.
Although the outside world has quite a lot of complaints about their lifestyle, Li Weikang and Geng Qichang insist on their choice. They have proved with practical actions that career success and marital happiness can be achieved at the same time, and the key is to find a way to get along with each other.
In the married life of Li Weikang and Geng Qichang, the AA system has become a striking feature. This unique way of life, which began at the beginning of their marriage and continues to this day, has become the cornerstone of their relationship.
The specific practice of the AA system is as follows: although two people live together, their respective incomes are independent. Every month, they put a fixed amount of money into the family account to pay for common expenses such as rent, utilities, etc.
Sixth, the rest of the money is at their disposal for personal consumption. This system even extends to the details of everyday life. Li Weikang once half-jokingly said: "We even want an egg AA."
Although this sentence is a bit exaggerated, it also reflects their strict implementation of the AA system in their lives. From daily necessities to living expenses, everything is distributed according to the AA system.
For many, this approach may seem a bit aloof. But for Li Weikang and Geng Qichang, it is precisely a manifestation of their mutual respect and independence. Li Weikang believes: "The AA system allows us to avoid conflicts due to trivial matters.
Seventh, the relationship between us is because of sincerity, not money. Geng Qichang also said: "This way makes our relationship more equal. We all have our own careers and should all be responsible for our own lives.
In their view, the AA system is not only an economic arrangement, but also a manifestation of mutual respect and trust. However, the AA system does not mean that the two of them will have to score in life.
Instead, they support and help each other in important moments. For example, when one party is sick, the other party will not hesitate to bear the medical expenses; When there are major expenses at home, the two will also discuss and bear them together.
This unique way of getting along allows Li Weikang and Geng Qichang's marriage to maintain their independence, but also to support each other. They believe that it is because of the AA system that they can maintain respect for each other in their busy careers and avoid conflicts due to economic problems.
Although there are many doubts about this way of life, Li Weikang and Geng Qichang have always insisted on their choice. In their opinion, every couple has their own way of getting along, as long as both parties feel comfortable.
Eighth, they proved with practical actions that the AA system not only did not affect their relationship, but made the relationship between the two deeper and more durable. Time flies, and the marriage of Li Weikang and Geng Qichang has gone through 48 spring and autumn.
For nearly half a century, they have always adhered to the AA system of life, which contains a deep concept of equality and respect. Li Weikang once sighed: "It is precisely because of the AA system that we have not quarreled over trivial matters.
In this way, the two maintained their independent personality and economic status in the marriage. Li Weikang is still the radiant Peking Opera celebrity, and Geng Qichang has also made achievements in his own field.
They are both husband and wife, as well as supporters and appreciators of each other's careers. The AA system is also reflected in their daily lives. Even for housework such as grocery shopping and cooking, the two are equally divided.
Ninth, Li Weikang said with a smile: "Whoever is free will do it, and everyone will do it after they have done it." This seemingly "calculating" approach actually eliminates the contradictions that may arise from the uneven distribution of housework.
More importantly, the AA system allows the two to maintain respect for each other in their marriage. Geng Qichang once said: "We all have our own careers and pursuits, and the AA system allows us to support each other without relying on or controlling each other because of economic problems."
Of course, adhering to the AA system also faces doubts and incomprehension from the outside world. Some people think it's a lack of romance, while others think it's too rational. In the face of these voices, Li Weikang always smiled indifferently: "Our relationship is not based on money.
It is precisely because we are independent that we can truly appreciate the good in each other. Over the past 48 years, Li Weikang and Geng Qichang have proved with practical actions that the AA system not only did not affect their relationship, but made the relationship between the two deeper.
In their view, true love is not that you rely on me and I rely on you, but that two independent individuals support each other and grow together. This unique way of getting along allows them to maintain their independence in their married life, while not losing the temperature of mutual support.
10. The story of Li Weikang and Geng Qichang is not only a love legend spanning half a century, but also a vivid interpretation of equality, respect and independence. They define the true meaning of marriage in their own way, showing a way to get along that may be underestimated but can be very effective.
Time flies, Li Weikang and Geng Qichang have entered their old age, but their lives are still vibrant. In the art world, Li Weikang, who is in her 70s, is still an active performing artist, her voice is still clear, and her figure is still vigorous.
Every time he takes the stage, Li Weikang will go to the theater an hour early to prepare, showing his extreme enthusiasm for art. Even at this age, they still adhere to the AA lifestyle.
Li Weikang said with a smile: "Habit has become nature, and now AA has become a part of our lives." This unique way of getting along allows them to maintain their independence and freshness in their later life.
Looking back on nearly half a century of married life, Li Weikang is full of emotion: "Our marriage has experienced many ups and downs, but the AA system has always been the stabilizer of our relationship. It allows us to maintain equality and respect in our lives and allows us to focus on our respective careers.
Geng Qichang also said: "The AA system makes our relationship more pure. We are together because we appreciate and love each other, not out of financial considerations. This view reflects their unique understanding of the nature of marriage.
Eleven, although the outside world still has doubts about their AA lifestyle, Li Weikang and Geng Qichang don't care. They believe that every couple has their own way of getting along, as long as both parties feel comfortable.
Li Weikang often said, "We don't need to bless ourselves in the eyes of others. Today, they still maintain their love and pursuit of art. Li Weikang often participates in some Peking Opera performances and cultural exchange activities, while Geng Qichang is silently supported behind the scenes.
In their lives, art and love are intertwined, composing a moving music of life. In their opinion, whether it is art or marriage, the most important thing is to be sincere and passionate.
It is this attitude that allows them to shine on the stage and stay alive in their 70s. The story of Li Weikang and Geng Qichang is not only a love saga spanning half a century, but also a celebration of art and life, showing how the artist couple can maintain a long-term and equal marriage relationship while pursuing art.