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Preface
"I admire the subtlety of Chinese artists, it's three o'clock in the middle of the night, and I haven't talked about 'that aspect' yet."
This is the famous scene of Hong Huang, a socialite in the capital, in the movie "Infinite Motion".
With sharp lines and very ironic and humorous language, this movie complains about the urgent and roundabout "courtship methods" of literary and artistic young people of that era when facing the girl they like.
Affected by the special identity of the heroine Hong Huang, this performance is used by the audience from time to time to get involved with her ex-husband.
Because Hong Huang's ex-husband is none other than the famous fifth-generation Chinese director Chen Kaige.
Although the two spent a "passionate time" in their youth, the marriage ended in failure.
Then appeared Ni Ping, who had been "entangled" with Chen Kaige for many years.
The road to love is bumpy
In the early years, the "underground relationship" between Ni Ping and Chen Kaige did not seem to be favored by everyone.
The fundamental reason is that Ni Ping at that time was already well-known to the audience with China's first-generation entertainment program "Variety Show".
Then, with her dignified and generous image, she stepped onto the stage of the Spring Festival Gala and has become CCTV's "popular first sister".
Therefore, the image of Ni Ping in the hearts of male audiences across the country at that time was just like the lines in Zhao Benshan's classic sketch "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow": "My dream lover".
But Chen Kaige at that time, in the team of talented directors, was the most ordinary one.
However, in the face of this young talent who is far less well-known than himself and has experienced a failed marriage, Ni Ping still fell under his charm.
It was with the company of Ni Ping that the unknown Chen Kaige finally started the peak of his career and created a generation of classics "Farewell My Concubine".
In addition, Ni Ping, who took the initiative to lower her profile, also managed Chen Kaige's father's funeral as the "future daughter-in-law of the Chen family" when the marriage was undecided.
It's just that what she never expected was that after several years of vows and suspensions, she was willing to wash her hands and make soup for her.
In exchange, it was not Chen Kaige's marriage letter, but Chen Hong's pregnancy test report.
Although Ni Ping when she was young and Chen Hong in her heyday, her bones were almost the same.
But unfortunately, she still lost to this beauty who was nine years younger than herself.
Perhaps, in the face of empathy for a beloved, it is not a better choice to let go.
And just when Ni Ping was deeply hurt, Wang Wenlan walked into her life.
Because they are both media people, there is no shortage of topics for the two to talk about.
Over time, this upright and careful man made Ni Ping, who was in the deep haze, see a ray of sunshine.
In 1997, the two finally came together.
After marriage, Ni Ping soon became pregnant, but the pregnancy test results were not optimistic.
It turned out that the child had a congenital disease.
However, you must know that when she was pregnant with this child, Ni Ping was 38 years old.
Therefore, she is unwilling to give up the crystallization of her love with Wang Wenlan, and she does not want to lose what may be the "last" chance to be a mother.
Despite the pressure, Ni Ping chose to give birth to this child with a congenital eye disease.
As everyone knows, her thriving career is also facing an unprecedented test with the arrival of this child.
What is the intention of leaving CCTV
Ni Ping is holding CCTV's "iron rice bowl", although it seems to be glamorous, but in fact there are many rules.
You don't know, as the host of a national TV station, it seems that he is just "famous".
Not only is the income not as high as ordinary people imagine, but they can't accept advertising endorsements, and even going out to act has to be approved at various levels.
Therefore, in order to make more money, she chose to return to her old profession - acting.
It turns out that Ni Ping was originally an actor.
Before joining CCTV, she was already a national second-class actor.
Even as early as 1988, she won the 6th Golden Eagle Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 2004, seeing that the host's income could not meet the expenses of her son's treatment, Ni Ping chose to resign as a CCTV host.
And her marriage to Wang Wenlan also came to an end at this time.
Perhaps, in the face of a strong wife and unhealthy son, Wang Wenlan also has his own "hardships", and he filed for divorce from Ni Ping.
However, at this time, Ni Ping is no longer as emotional as when she was young, and she has no time to be busy grieving for her marriage.
After all, as a mother, she has more important things to do.
So, after filming several film and television works one after another, Ni Ping took the salary and took her son on the long road to seek medical treatment.
Fortunately, there is nothing difficult in the world, but I am afraid of those who have a heart.
After ten years of treatment, the mother and son went to the United States again for a follow-up experience.
After seeing the doctor make an OK gesture, Ni Ping suddenly collapsed on the seat like a deflated ball.
That's right, my son's condition has finally stabilized.
Perhaps, Ni Ping's dedication to curing her son's illness has a huge relationship with her character of "not fighting for steamed buns" in addition to great maternal love.
In 2012, when Ni Ping and her old partner Zhao Zhongxiang were interviewed, they did not shy away from blowing up their "competitive" character.
It turned out that in the early years, when she hosted the Spring Festival Gala with Yang Lan, in order to express herself more in front of the audience, she could be described as "crazy" to grab each other's lines.
This made Zhao Zhongxiang, who was standing between the two, not embarrassed, but he could only helplessly support the two when they were "fighting".
And Ni Ping's "competitive" personality is also vividly displayed in her friendship with Song Dandan.
The Great Reconciliation of the Century
In 2021, in the variety show "Bang Ran Heartbeat Again", Ni Ping and Song Dandan hugged each other and cried as soon as they met, and the scene was extremely touching.
Only then did the audience realize that there was still a "shocking melon" hidden between the two!
It turned out that as early as 1989, the two got together because of the Spring Festival Gala.
Then, because they accompanied each other through the low tide of career and love, the two became good friends who talked about everything.
But what people never expected was that Song Dandan was disgusted because of Ni Ping's sentence "I'm not your best friend".
The result was this small misunderstanding, but neither of the two people with tough personalities refused to bow their heads first, and the "cold war" lasted for 20 years.
Fortunately, time has passed, and Song Dandan and Ni Ping, who are no longer young people, also ushered in the "reconciliation of the century" on this show.
epilogue
Looking back on Ni Ping's artistic career of more than 40 years, there have been highs and lows.
Now, after her son's condition is finally stabilized, she finally has time to return to herself.
Ni Ping not only found a suitable other half, but also frequently appeared in variety shows, which can still make the audience feel more cordial.
In addition, in May this year, she also participated in the "Youth Night of the 30th College Student Film Festival" as a guest.
Although it is already the twilight of beauty, it is not a different avenue.
And the reason why she can have the last laugh is closely related to her grandmother's optimistic character.
On the 2017 reader program, Ni Ping, as a guest, recalled various past events of treating her son in front of the host Dong Qing.
She said with emotion: thank you for all the hardships she has suffered.
Emotional right and wrong, we, as outsiders, have no way to judge.
But life is like what Ni Ping wrote in "Grandma's Quotations":
Don't be afraid, child, the sky will be bright at the end of the day. Life will always get better, but only if you yourself get up first.
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