On the shining CCTV stage, Lao Chunyan is like a bright pearl, with her calm, confident and relaxed hosting style, she stands out among many excellent hosts and has become a leader in the field of commentary program hosting, which is deeply loved and praised by the audience. However, when we take our eyes off the glamorous screen and delve deeper into the trajectory of her life, we will find that behind this brilliant achievement, there are countless unknown hardships and sourness, like a picture full of stories, slowly unfolding in front of our eyes.
In 1972, Lao Chunyan fell to the ground in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, a land full of cultural heritage, where there are many celebrities and rich culture, as if the seeds of her talent were planted from the beginning. Her father, a journalist for a local television station, played a crucial role in her upbringing. In Lao Chunyan's childhood memories, his father was always busy, with a camera and a notebook recording all kinds of news clues at any time. The young Lao Chunyan longed for her father's company, but her father often just stuffed her with a book and threw herself into work, which made her complain about her father quietly breed.
As she grew older, Lao Chunyan became more literate, and by chance, she opened her father's notebook, which was densely packed with press releases, which were exactly the same as what she heard on TV. At that moment, she suddenly understood the importance of her father's work, and at the same time, she also saw such a sentence: "Today is my daughter's birthday, I am absent again, I blame myself, I hope my daughter can forgive me in the future." In an instant, tears blurred her eyes, and the image of her father became incomparably majestic in her heart, and a seed to become a journalist like her father was also deeply rooted in her heart at this time.
In order to chase her dreams, Lao Chunyan was obsessed with reading all kinds of extracurricular books, immersed in the ocean of knowledge and unable to extricate herself, which even affected her academic performance. When her father noticed the change in her, he did not rush to reprimand, but quietly pushed open her door late at night. At that time, Lao Chunyan was hurriedly hiding the novel in a drawer, her eyes full of panic and guilt, waiting for her father's criticism. However, her father only gently touched her head and whispered to her to rest earlier.
The next day, her father had a long talk with her and patiently told her that although it is important to study, her studies should not be wasted, and only by being admitted to a good university can she get one step closer to her ideals. Her father also carefully selected a few books for her and taught her to learn to sift through them and read them in moderation. After this conversation, Lao Chunyan woke up like a dream, and she knew that to realize her dream, she needed to be down-to-earth, step by step. Since then, she has studied hard and her grades have improved rapidly. In the end, she was admitted to the Department of Journalism of Fudan University with the fourth in the province and the top liberal arts in Shaoxing City, taking a solid step towards her dream.
After entering Fudan University, Lao Chunyan did not slack off. In order to exercise her practical ability, she actively applied to become the host of Fudan University Radio Station and Fudan Cable TV Station, and started a busy life of learning and practicing at the same time. With her extraordinary intelligence and unremitting efforts, she completed the credits in less than three years, not only graduated early, but also successfully obtained a bachelor of arts degree. After graduating, in the face of the temptation of many high-paying jobs, she resolutely chose to return to Shanghai TV, starting as an editor and reporter at the grassroots level, determined to sharpen herself in practice.
However, reality soon gave her a dismount. On one occasion, she was in charge of interviewing an industry elite, carefully preparing a series of questions in advance and cleverly designing the interview process. But when the interview officially began, the guest was talking eloquently in the professional field, and it was not at all what she expected. Lao Chunyan tried her best to understand and keep up with the rhythm of the guests, but she still seemed inadequate, and her questions and conversations became very stiff and awkward. In the end, although the interview was barely completed, the content was empty. After returning to the unit, she felt embarrassed, as if she could hear the inner doubts of her colleagues: "At this level, what about Fudan top students?" This experience made Lao Chunyan deeply realize that there is a huge gap between theory and practice, and there is still a long way to go to become an excellent journalist.
Since 1984, Lao Chunyan's career has ushered in a turning point. She was exceptionally promoted and began to host Shanghai Satellite TV's "Today's Report". After more than a year of polishing and precipitation, the leader handed over the important column of "News Perspective" to her, she not only served as the host, but also served as the responsible editor, and quickly became the mainstay of the station with her outstanding performance, and her reputation was far away. In 1998, at the age of 26, Lao Chunyan has grown into a mature and stable journalist, she was transferred to Shanghai Satellite TV, and successively hosted many programs such as "Weekly Viewpoint", "People in Shanghai", "Oriental Night News", "Today's New Observation", and showed outstanding talent in editors, editors-in-chief, producers and other positions. In just a few years, she has transformed from a young female college student into a capable, calm, and professional host, and has shined brightly in Shanghai's news circles.
In 2004, 32-year-old Lao Chunyan was facing family pressure while her career was thriving. Her parents began to urge her to get married, fearing that she would become an older leftover girl. Her father even regretted that he had trained her so well, which caused her to have a high vision and discourage suitors. However, fate always comes inadvertently. At an event, Lao Chunyan met Qiu Zhengyi, who was 8 years older than her. Coincidentally, Qiu Zhengyi is also the top liberal arts student in Zhejiang Province, graduated from Fudan University, studied all the way to a doctorate, and is a well-known figure in the news industry. The first time the two talked, they were attracted by each other's talents, and their personalities complemented each other very well. Qiu Zhengyi is polite and polite on the outside, with a bit of woodenness, while Lao Chunyan is serious and serious in the show, but she is lively and cheerful in private. In this way, they quickly fell in love and entered the palace of marriage. Lao Chunyan's father was also quite satisfied with this fellow son-in-law, and the family was immersed in the joy of newlyweds and lived a sweet life like a fairy couple.
After marriage, although Lao Chunyan and Qiu Zhengyi are busy with work, they always find time to enjoy the world of the two. After a busy day, Lao Chunyan will cook for her husband by herself, and no matter how late it is, they will walk the streets together, sharing the bits and pieces of life, work, reading, movies, etc., to dispel the fatigue of the day. Although Qiu Zhengyi is not good at romantic acts, his carefulness is reflected in the subtleties of life. Once on Lao Chunyan's birthday, he got off work early and happily cooked a bowl of tomato egg noodles for her, although the craftsmanship was rusty, and almost boiled the noodles into a paste, but Lao Chunyan was deeply moved by this intention, and on a whim, he covered the cake on Qiu Zhengyi's face, the two looked at each other and laughed, and the warm atmosphere permeated the entire room.
However, such happy times did not last long. In 2006, CCTV's "China Rule of Law Report" column openly recruited hosts, and Lao Chunyan's heart of being dissatisfied with the status quo and eager for challenges was ignited again. When she proposed to her family that she wanted to go to Beijing for development, she was immediately strongly opposed by her mother-in-law, who thought that they were not young and should have a child as soon as possible to stabilize the family. Lao Chunyan's parents also expressed concern about this, feeling that the two had separated soon after their marriage, and their relationship was not yet stable, which was really inappropriate. Just when Lao Chunyan was in a dilemma, Qiu Zhengyi, who had been silently supporting her, stood up, and he said firmly: "We are all journalists, I understand your thoughts, and I support you unconditionally." Qiu Zhengyi's words made Lao Chunyan feel both moved and guilty, but with her husband's encouragement, she still decided to take this step bravely.
With a solid professional foundation, Lao Chunyan successfully entered CCTV. But when she first arrived in Beijing, she had no organization, so she could only rent a house, and her living conditions were far worse than those of her home in Shanghai. However, she always reported good news and told her family that she was all right in Beijing. Qiu Zhengyi couldn't rest assured, and made a special trip to Beijing to visit her, buy daily necessities for her, and tell her everything, which made Lao Chunyan's eyes moist, and her heart was full of warmth and reluctance. Since then, due to their busy work, the two often only see each other in a month or two, and the time they get together is short, but they both cherish this short time. Lao Chunyan's parents were worried when they saw their daughter and son-in-law getting together less and leaving more, so they came up with a way to give birth, hoping to make the family more stable.
In 2009, Lao Chunyan gradually gained a firm foothold in her career, but ushered in a new challenge - she was pregnant. This news made Qiu Zhengyi, who is in her forties, ecstatic, and also told her to pay attention to her body. At that time, Lao Chunyan had just taken over important columns such as "Today's Attention" and "China News", and she was not familiar with many jobs, but in order not to affect the progress of her work, she still insisted on working overtime. When she was seven months pregnant, she still stuck to her post, and Qiu Zhengyi and her family in Shanghai sweated for her.
In 2010, 38-year-old Lao Chunyan gave birth to a son safely, and the family's hanging heart finally fell to the ground. But the child has just turned three months, and a new problem is in front of him. Lao Chunyan has to return to work, her children have no one to take care of her, and her parents-in-law are too old to adapt to life in Beijing. At the critical moment, Qiu Zhengyi stepped forward again, he comforted Lao Chunyan and said: "It's okay, I'll take the child back to Shanghai and take care of it with my parents, you can rest assured that you can work." Despite all the reluctance in her heart, Lao Chunyan had no choice but to send the child back to Shanghai. In the days that followed, in the dead of night, she would always think of her children, and tears quietly fell. Qiu Zhengyi took care of the children alone, and it was inevitable that he would feel powerless, and occasionally complain to Lao Chunyan, but these did not affect the deep relationship between them. In order to reduce the burden on their son-in-law, Lao Chunyan's parents often went to Shanghai to help take care of the children, and the family worked together to let the children thrive in a loving environment.
In 2013, Lao Chunyan ushered in another peak in her career - she succeeded Jing Yidan and hosted CCTV's ace program "Focus Interview". She is well aware of the weight and responsibility of this show, and will carefully write a manuscript before each broadcast, injecting new vitality into the show with a people-friendly and natural hosting style. The audience quickly accepted and fell in love with her, and the ratings of the show remained stable, which made Lao Chunyan breathe a sigh of relief and strengthened her determination to continue to move forward on CCTV.
In 2016, her son Ah Bao was 6 years old, and in order to provide a better educational environment for the child, Lao Chunyan and her husband decided to let their son come to Beijing to go to school. The couple spent their savings over the years to buy a house in Beijing, which became their second harbor. However, Qiu Zhengyi was unable to come with him due to work reasons, and the burden of taking care of his son fell on the shoulders of Lao Chunyan alone. In order to make up for the debt to her son, she dedicated almost all her spare time to her son, accompanying him to grow up and study. It was only at this time that Lao Chunyan's parents really put their minds at ease, and they felt that it was a blessing for their daughter to have a good husband like Qiu Zhengyi.
Today, 51-year-old Lao Chunyan has a quiet life, and her face is still the same. This is not only due to her daily maintenance and insistence on exercise, but more importantly, there is a warm and firm family behind her who silently supports her. Qiu Zhengyi often said: "When I retire in a few years, I will go to Beijing to reunite with you, and I feel happy when I think about it." Whenever she heard this, Lao Chunyan's heart would be sour. Over the years, as a wife, mother, daughter-in-law, and daughter, she owes too much to her family, especially Qiu Zhengyi. In the years when she first arrived in Beijing, Qiu Zhengyi lived an almost bachelor's life in Shanghai, with no one to wash his clothes, an empty refrigerator, and a dusty home, but he never complained.
The marriage of Lao Chunyan and Qiu Zhengyi is undoubtedly a moving story. Although they have been separated from each other for a long time and have endured the pain of gathering less and leaving more, their relationship is as solid as a rock and goes deep into the bone marrow. They understand and support each other, struggle to find a balance between career and family, and write their own unique stories with love and tolerance. However, this marriage model is not suitable for everyone, it requires both parties to have a deep emotional foundation, a high degree of understanding and trust, and respect and support for each other's careers. While we envy them, we should also understand that every marriage has its own uniqueness, and we need to manage it with our hearts according to our own circumstances to find our own way to happiness.