Zhang Guoli, who lives along China's vast railway line, is full of expectations for the future. He was born in an ordinary working family, and there was a fire burning in his heart that he would not admit defeat.
He knows that if he wants to change his fate, he can only seize every fleeting opportunity.
Zhang Guoli began to practice Mandarin hard, and in those days, fluent Mandarin was a ticket to a better future. His efforts were not in vain, and soon, the opportunity came.
The local art troupe is recruiting, and Zhang Guoli successfully crossed the "career" threshold and became a newspaper clerk with his upright appearance and fluent Mandarin.
Standing on the edge of the stage, Zhang Guoli's eyes always followed those glamorous actors. He swore in his heart that one day, he too would stand in the spotlight and stand out.
He quietly learned acting skills, waiting for his own opportunity Finally, one day, when other actors had temporary problems, Zhang Guoli did not hesitate to stand up and conquer the audience with his confidence and talent.
This heroic rescue not only allowed Zhang Guoli to win the opportunity for promotion, but also won the heart of Luo Xiuchun, the eldest lady of the art troupe. Luo Xiuchun was deeply moved by Zhang Guoli's talent and self-motivation, and soon the two fell in love.
But there is a huge difference in the family backgrounds of the two of them, Luo Xiuchun was born in a powerful family, and his parents are both people of status, while Zhang Guoli is the son of an ordinary worker.
Despite the many obstacles, young love is getting hotter and hotter. In the end, Luo Xiuchun's parents couldn't resist their daughter's determination and had to agree to the marriage. Zhang Guoli is like soaring overnight, not only winning the return of beauties, but also meeting his father-in-law's friend director Mi Jiashan, which can be described as a winner in life.
In 1982, Zhang Guoli ushered in the birth of his son Zhang Mo. In 1983, he made a name for himself with the work "The Crooked Stone Path", which attracted a lot of attention. Since then, the trajectory of Zhang Guoli's life has changed dramatically, and he is no longer just an unknown worker, but a rising star.
However, behind the sweetness of success, it also indicates the hidden dangers of many controversies in the future.
In 1983, Zhang Guoli's acting career was on the rise, and he met Deng Jie, who was also married, on the set of "The Password Was Not Leaked". Although both have families, the spark in their eyes cannot be hidden.
Although this subtle emotion was suppressed, it never disappeared.
As time passed, the contradiction between Zhang Guoli and his wife Luo Xiuchun became deeper and deeper. The sweetness of the past is gone, replaced by endless bickering. At the critical moment when this marriage was about to break down, Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie collaborated again in "Dead Water Breeze".
This time, the two finally couldn't restrain their inner passions anymore, and came together decisively, despite the fact that both of them already had families.
Faced with this unruly love, Zhang Guoli fell into a painful struggle. On the one hand, he has a wife and a young son for many years, and on the other hand, he has a new love that makes his heart flutter. In the end, he chose to follow his heart and divorced Luo Xiuchun.
In order to alleviate the condemnation in his heart, Zhang Guoli chose to leave the house and promised Luo Xiuchun that "I will only have one child in this life".
Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie went north together to seek new career development opportunities, and soon his career ushered in a peak. Deng Jie also successfully played the role of Wang Xifeng in the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" and became famous in one fell swoop.
Soon after, Zhang Guoli ushered in his masterpiece - "Kangxi Weifu Private Interview", the huge success of the drama made him successfully among the ranks of first-line stars.
Since then, Zhang Guoli's successful portrayal of classic roles such as "Ji Xiaolan" and "Tong Zhi" has promoted him to the "national husband" in the hearts of the audience. His superb acting skills have been widely acclaimed, and his popularity and influence have increased significantly, reaching unprecedented heights.
However, this relationship, which was built on betrayal, also laid a hidden danger for his future public image.
Despite his thriving career, Zhang seems to have neglected the responsibility behind his success. He takes on a large number of low-quality film and television works and advertisements, and seems to just want to monetize his image in this way.
Although this behavior has brought a lot of benefits, it has also led to a change in the audience's evaluation of him, and the once-beloved star is gradually losing its past luster because of these controversies.
Zhang Guoli is in the limelight in his career, but he has problems with family education, which may stem from the guilt of his ex-wife or the conceit brought by the halo of stardom. His education method of his son Zhang Mo was too casual, even doting, and this unrestrained doting eventually led to an embarrassing bitter fruit.
In 2003, the young and promising Zhang Mo stepped into the Central Academy of Drama to study. However, instead of cherishing this rare opportunity, he devoted most of his efforts to pursuing the beauties of the college campus.
Tong Yao, who was known as "Little Zhang Ziyi" at that time, unfortunately became Zhang Mo's "prey".
With his sweet words that cost nothing, Zhang Mo quickly won Tong Yao's heart. However, the good times were short-lived. When Tong Yao was noticed because of his talent, Zhang Mo's jealousy began to haunt him.
In a situation where his emotions were out of control, he actually beat his girlfriend Tong Yao in public at the school gate, and the appalling incident quickly spread, causing widespread concern and condemnation in the society.
In the face of this scandal, Zhang Guoli's handling method was shocking, not only did he not visit the victim nursery rhyme, but was eager to defend his son, and what is even more despicable is that he also secretly operated, trying to spread nursery rhymes and gossip about the ambiguous relationship between others to divert attention, this unfair way of dealing with it, let the public seriously question Zhang Guoli's character!
However, this is only the prologue of Zhang Mo's sick life. In 2012, Zhang Mo was arrested by the police for drug use, and in the face of his son's disregard for the law, Zhang Guoli once again chose to publicly apologize, saying that his son was young and ignorant.
However, this irresponsible attitude did not wake Zhang Mo up for only two years, and in 2014, Zhang Mo was arrested again for drug use, showing that he had no remorse for his actions.
Zhang Guoli's excessive pampering and protection not only ruined his son's future, but also seriously damaged the public image he had accumulated over the years. The family's tragedy has become a classic case of educational failure under the halo of stars, allowing people to see Zhang Guoli's dereliction of duty as a father and public figure.
As Zhang Guoli's influence in the public mind grew, so did his career. However, a series of controversies followed. He began to frequently shoot commercials and low-quality film and television works, as if trying to monetize the public image he had accumulated over the years.
Although this behavior brought him a lot of rewards, it also made him gradually lose the trust and respect of the audience.
Recently, Zhang Guoli's advertisement for Zhongan Insurance has attracted widespread public attention. The slogan "One yuan per month, up to 6 million insurance amounts" has attracted countless consumers.
However, when they found that the actual situation was very different from the advertising promise, they raised various questions and accusations against Zhang Guoli, and many netizens said that they had been deceived, and denounced Zhang Guoli for not considering the public's feelings and making money without conscience.
In fact, it is not the first time that Zhang Guoli has been caught in an endorsement storm. Previously, the "Sanlu Milk Powder" endorsed by his wife Deng Jie caused an uproar. Zhang Guoli's own endorsement of "Chuyuan Nutrient Solution" was also sued by the court for suspected illegal publicity.
This series of negative news has made the public begin to question the professional ethics of the once beloved actor.
In response to the continuous decline in word of mouth, Zhang Guoli chose a controversial way to "save himself", he revealed in the variety show that he signed a gambling agreement, and finally compensated 168 million yuan. This seemingly sincere way of "selling miserably" did not arouse public sympathy, but instead attracted a lot of cynicism.
Many people questioned that a star who had more than 2 million days a day was willing to sign a gambling agreement for money, which is really laughable.
The 68-year-old Zhang Guoli is still active in the entertainment industry and continues to shoot various works. However, when he tried to use words such as "staying up late" and "hard work" to package his dedicated image, he was ridiculed by netizens.
Some people even directly asked: "Zhang Guoli is so rich, why do you want to make money with your conscience?" ”。
This series of controversial events not only caused Zhang Guoli's public image to decline day by day, but also triggered people's reflection: Why did an actor who was once loved by the audience fall to such a point? Is it because the temptation of money is too great, or is it a miscalculation of one's own influence? Whatever the reason, the erstwhile film and television superstar seems to be gradually losing the trust and respect of his audience.
In 2021, Zhang Guoli directed and acted in "Morning Clouds and Dusk Rain", and the crew had an all-weather road closure coordination with the local transportation department for two days because the filming location was Wuyuan, Jiangxi. Wuyuan Road is an important traffic artery in the local area, and if you want to detour, it will lead to a significant increase in travel time.
Even more worrying is the fact that the school is right across the bridge, which means that many children will have to go home much longer.
In the face of the urgent need of parents to pick up and drop off their children, the crew not only did not show understanding, but showed shocking arrogance. A staff member violently pushed a parent who picked up a child away, and shouted: "Don't let him pass!" Don't let him pass! "This behavior has undoubtedly angered the local population.
After the incident was exposed, public opinion was in an uproar, and people questioned whether the crew of "Morning Clouds and Twilight Rain" could ignore the daily lives of ordinary people. The state media also criticized by name, emphasizing that "the people are the protagonists of life".
This turmoil has caused Zhang Guoli to be criticized, and the production process of "Morning Clouds and Twilight Rain" has also been directly affectedTwo years ago, the drama has been completed, but there is still no sign of release.
Not only that, but when Zhang Guoli gave a lecture at the school as the "honorary dean", he was questioned by the students. "Even if you're the Honorary Dean, we've never seen you before!" The whispers of the students were undoubtedly a rebellion against Zhang Guoguo's authority.
Such an embarrassing scene makes people wonder if Zhang Guoli really understands his position in the hearts of the younger generation.
What's even more embarrassing is that in the face of his son's bad deeds, Zhang Guoli has never been able to face the essence of the problem. His defense of "my son is on drugs, and he is unlucky" not only failed to reverse the decline, but made the public more convinced: this once glorious film and television superstar has been lost in his halo.
From arrogantly closing the road to filming, to being questioned at a campus lecture, to excusing his son's misconduct, Zhang Guoli's words and deeds show that he is seriously out of touch with reality. He was once loved by the people, but he seems to have forgotten the original intention of becoming famous, and also neglected the responsibility of a public figure.
This arrogance and disorientation are gradually consuming the public goodwill he has accumulated.
The former "national husband" Zhang Guoli has now become a controversial star, although he is 68 years old, he is still active in the entertainment industry. However, the audience's love for him is gradually declining.
This transformation is not only due to the passage of time, but also to the disappointment of a series of his words and deeds.
From the endless taking on the scene, showing off the mansion, Pu'er tea and irresponsibly accepting endorsements, to the arrogant attitude when blocking the road to filming, Zhang Guoli seems to have forgotten how he won the love of the public, and the public's love for him is being consumed by himself.
Looking back, from abandoning his wife and indulging his son, to taking on inferior works, irresponsibly accepting endorsements, and then to showing arrogance in public, Zhang Guoli no longer shows the audience the positive image in the TV series.
And the more the audience gets to know him, the more they want to "escape" him, isn't this his own doing?
Today, Zhang Guoli seems to be in a deep predicament: he can neither devote himself to art creation as he did when he was young, nor can he completely let go of the halo of stardom. In this contradiction, his words and deeds became more and more out of place.
Even if he revealed in the variety show that he signed a gambling agreement to compensate 168 million yuan, it failed to arouse the public's sympathy, but made people feel that the former "2.08 million daily salary" star was a little hypocritical.
Perhaps, in the view of 68-year-old Zhang Guoli, it is time to stop at the right time and conduct a comprehensive and rational reflection on life. You need to reflect not only on your career choices, but also on your responsibilities and obligations as a public figure.
Only by sincerely facing the mistakes of the past and listening carefully to the hearts of the audience can it be possible to regain the respect and affection of the audience.
In this era of high transparency of information, every word and deed of public figures is scrutinized under a magnifying glass. Zhang Guoli's experience has taught us that fame and fortune do not mean that we can be carefree.
How to maintain the original intention at the peak of success, and how to keep the bottom line in the face of fame and fortune, these are all questions worthy of deep consideration by public figures.