When Du Yuesheng first arrived in Hong Kong, he wanted to move his family to France to live and give Meng Xiaodong a passport, Meng Xiaodong asked: I follow you, do you count as a, or do you count as a girlfriend? ”
Du Yuesheng suddenly woke up, originally thinking that Meng Xiaodong advocated freedom, so he had never forced her to enter the door for many years, and it seemed that he was negligent.
Therefore, he immediately stopped all matters of going abroad, called a meeting of the whole family, and wanted to hold a wedding with Meng Xiaodong and give her a dignified name.
At that time, Du Yuesheng was seriously ill, and despite his family's opposition, he sent someone to settle the table and formally marry Meng Xiaodong.
Since then, Meng Xiaodong has officially become Du Yuesheng's fifth aunt.
Du Yuesheng asked all her children to change the original title of Meng Xiaodong's "aunt" to "Mommy", and passed on her youngest son, Du Weishan, to Meng Xiaodong, so that she could rely on her old age.
Two years later, Du Yuesheng died. Meng Xiaodong, who was only 43 years old, never married again, because in her heart, the love That Du Yuesheng gave her was unmatched.
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Speaking of which, the love affair between Meng Xiaodong and Du Yuesheng lasted for 30 years.
Meng Xiaodong was born in the Pear Garden family, began to adjust his voice and practice the basic skills of the stage from the age of 4, and formally learned to play at the age of 8, wearing a beard and singing.
Working hard day and night, coupled with great talent, Meng Xiaodong won a full house when he first appeared on stage at the age of 12.
How powerful is Meng Xiaodong's basic skills? When she sings "The Tale of Wu Peng", she can step on thick-soled shoes, wear heavy costumes, wear a haircut, and a flippa over the table, and the hair is not messy.
And when many male bearded students perform this play, they often roll over the table instead of flip action.
The bitterness that Meng Xiaodong suffered off stage and the rigor of the play can be seen.
In life, all efforts will not be in vain. There will always be a reward in the presence of time.
By 1925, the 17-year-old Meng Xiaodong had already made a name for himself in Shanghai, Tianjin, Beijing and other places, and gained countless fans, including Du Yuesheng.
At that time, Du Yuesheng was running errands in Beijing, and after overhearing Meng Xiaodong's play, he was instantly circled by fans, so he simply did not return to Shanghai first, and chased After Meng Xiaodong's performance for several days.
Although Du Yuesheng is mixed in the rivers and lakes, he loves to watch drama and understands drama. He was deeply impressed by Meng Xiaodong's singing and Taiwan gong, and at the same time, he also had admiration for Meng Xiaodong, who was as beautiful as a flower and had outstanding talents.
To this end, he also deliberately decorated himself and made a special trip to visit Meng Zhao.
Don't look at Meng Xiaodong's young age, she has been traveling south and north for many years and has seen a lot. Du Yuesheng was known as the "King of the Beach" at that time, and when he stomped on his foot, the ground would tremble three times, and such a figure came to the Meng Mansion, and his intention was self-evident.
Du Yuesheng wanted to bring the topic to "exchange" several times, but Meng Xiaodong just didn't take the stubble.
Smart as Du Yuesheng, he immediately saw the "refusal" behind Meng Xiaodong's coldness and politeness, and after a while, he got up to say goodbye, and sincerely said to Meng Xiaodong before leaving: "I hope that in the future, I will be fortunate to invite Miss Meng to visit the Shanghai Han House." ”
From Du Yuesheng's attitude, it can also be seen that he really likes Meng Xiaodong, always respects her, and is not difficult to fight strong.
In addition to not wanting to intersect with the "rogue leader", more importantly, Meng Xiaodong had already secretly agreed at that time and fell in love with Mei Lanfang, the "King of the Lingjie".
Between people and people, the distance of the heart is the standard for measuring distance and proximity.
Meng Xiaodong had no feeling for Du Yuesheng, so at this time, although they were close at hand, they were also as far away as the end of the world.
It was not until Meng Xiaodong was frustrated, discouraged, and lonely a few years later that Du Yuesheng had the opportunity to approach Meng Xiaodong again and become her flower protector.
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When Meng Xiaodong and Mei Lanfang were combined, Mei Lanfang promised to "be named and fixed".
It means that Mei Lanfang passed on to the uncle, that is, the son shared by the two rooms, according to the custom, he can marry the two houses, and Meng Xiaodong can enter the identity of the wife.
It was this "name and destiny" that later became the biggest thorn in Meng Xiaodong's heart.
It turned out that Mei Lanfang's eldest wife had been recuperating in her hometown for many years, and the one who accompanied Mei Lanfang had always been the second lady Fu Zhifang, and Fu Zhifang did not know about Mei and Meng.
Perhaps considering that both of them are very famous and will have a certain impact, or perhaps they are afraid of Fu Zhifang's obstruction, so although Mei Meng and Meng are married to each other, they are strictly confidential to the outside world, and Meng Xiaodong is so confused by the "golden house hidden".
People say that a marriage that is not blessed will not have a good outcome, and this is true.
Mei Lanfang and Meng Xiaodong's affair, after all, the paper wrapped can not hold the fire, or it is known.
Meng Xiaodong, a crazy "fan" who could not see Meng Xiaodong perform on stage, was angry with Mei Lanfang, and one day suddenly broke into Mei Lanfang's house to commit murder, mistakenly shooting Mei Lanfang's friend Zhang Hanju, causing a sensation in beijing.
Mei Lanfang lost a huge amount of money afterwards to calm Zhang Hanju's family.
This incident cast a shadow over their feelings. After Mrs. Mei knew, she decided that Meng Xiaodong was a disaster star and resolutely did not allow her to enter the door.
Originally thought to be a proper wife, it turned out that in the Mei family, she was not even a concubine, which made Meng Xiaodong ashamed and indignant. For the sake of fame, she began to compete with Fu Zhifang for jealousy, making it very ugly.
A few years later, another incident occurred, which made Meng Xiaodong completely chill Mei Lanfang.
Old Mrs. Mei died, and after Meng Xiaodong learned about it, she put on her filial piety and went to Mei Mansion to mourn. Who knew that Fu Zhifang, who had been on guard earlier, sent someone to stop outside the door, saying that he would not let Meng Xiaodong enter.
In the stalemate, the indignant Meng Xiaodong said the matter of "name and destiny" and asked everyone to judge.
At this time, Mei Lanfang was anxious, but there was nothing he could do, inside Fu Zhifang stood up pregnant to force her to die, outside Meng Xiaodong made a big fuss in public, and the most important thing was that there was still a funeral to be dealt with at home, so he could only reprimand Meng Xiaodong and let her go back first.
This humiliating experience made meng Xiaodong, who was arrogant in his heart, see one thing clearly, that is, in the face of the overall situation, Mei Lanfang's first consideration was fu zhifang.
Meng Xiaodong is such a person, when he loves, he can have no remorse, even if he temporarily leaves the beloved stage, if he does not love, he will turn around and never drag the mud and water.
When she left, she said the famous sentence: "I will either not sing in the future, and I will not be worse than you in singing; in the future, I will not marry anyone, and I will never be worse than you when I marry again." ”
Later, Meng Xiaodong angrily published a divorce announcement in the newspaper, ending his seven-year relationship with Mei Lanfang.
This unbearable relationship hurt Meng Xiaodong very deeply, and she left Beijing in discouragement and went to live in Tianjin.
During this period, Meng Xiaodong's Jinlan sister Yao Yulan asked her to go to Shanghai to relax, and she came to Shanghai instead.
And this Yao Yulan was no one else, it was Du Yuesheng's fourth aunt.
Fate is a wonderful thing, many people go around, will be because of a person, a thing, again involved.
Meng Xiaodong and Du Yuesheng are like this.
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The arrival of Meng Xiaodong made Du Yuesheng feel that "a Lin sister fell from the sky" and was very happy. He was well aware of Meng Xiaodong's unbearable encounters, both sighing and pitying, and naturally took good care of him and comforted him in every way.
When he knew that Meng Xiaodong had a hasty divorce and did not win a penny of rights and interests, he could not help but mediate.
Since Meng Xiaodong was with Mei Lanfang, she followed Mei Lanfang's wishes and never performed on stage again, and her living expenses all depended on her husband.
After the divorce, Meng Xiaodong had no financial resources and his life became a problem.
Originally, Meng Xiaodong invited a team of lawyers to fight for the property that he deserved for divorce, but because Mei Lanfang's economy was taken care of, it has not been going well.
Unexpectedly, the protracted rip-off lawsuit was resolved by Du Yuesheng with a phone call.
Mei Lanfang felt guilty about Meng Xiaodong on the one hand, and considered that Du Yuesheng was the boss of the Green Gang, and once he provoked him, it would be endless trouble. Therefore, after receiving Du Yuesheng's call, he immediately promised to give Meng Xiaodong 40,000 yuan in maintenance.
At this time, Du Yuesheng said unhurriedly: "40,000 is not a small amount, so this money will be paid by me first, and you will give it to me in the future." ”
Mei Lanfang dared to owe Du Yuesheng money, and quickly raised enough money to repay him.
With this money, Meng Xiaodong's life is guaranteed, and she can study opera in Beijing with peace of mind and continue her studies.
To say that the heart and mind like Meng Xiaodong for more than ten years, this has the opportunity to achieve the wish, Du Yuesheng did not take advantage of the void, but every three stubbles and five to collect some of Meng Xiaodong's favorite antique calligraphy and paintings, let people travel thousands of miles to bring Meng Xiaodong.
Among the gifts here, there is an object with a deep meaning, that is, a plum bottle with a lid, which means to say to Meng Xiaodong, without "mei", his "lid" is matched with your "beauty bottle", is it appropriate?
From these bits and pieces, it can be seen that Du Yuesheng has a deep affection for Meng Xiaodong.
Between people and people, there is a very strange aura, you can feel whether the other party really likes you, or approach you with a purpose.
Du Yuesheng's sincerity and sincerity to Meng Xiaodong, Meng Xiaodong obviously felt it. She no longer rejects Du Yuesheng as she did more than a decade ago, but has an appreciation for his high emotional intelligence and mature and responsible style of life.
Gradually, Meng Xiaodong came out of the resentment after the divorce, and her care and care for Du Yuesheng changed from gratitude to dependence and admiration.
A few years later, they came together naturally.
However, this time, Meng Xiaodong did not ask Du Yuesheng for a name, but always maintained his freedom, stayed in Beijing to learn from teachers and perfect himself, and as the drinking became more and more perfect, the status of the "Winter Emperor" was laid.
In August 1947, on the occasion of Du Yuesheng's 60th birthday, he funded a ten-day church charity performance, and all the money was used to relieve floods in Liangguang, Sichuan and other places.
This charity performance almost invited famous artists from all over the country, and Mei Lanfang and Meng Xiaodong were naturally listed. In order to avoid the embarrassment of the two on the same stage, Du Yuesheng specially staggered the schedule of the two performances.
Meng Xiaodong and Du Yuesheng have been with her for several years, and have never been restricted from performing on stage, but Du Yuesheng has fully supported her to learn from her teachers and improve her skills.
And the national charity performance, the famous artists gathered, the national attention, but also a chance to show their faces. Du Yuesheng, as the organizer, did not restrict Meng Xiaodong from appearing on stage because of Mei Lanfang's past with Meng Xiaodong.
From these, it is enough to see that Du Yuesheng is truly in love with Meng Xiaodong.
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In 1949, Du Yuesheng saw that the trend had gone, and hurriedly settled his family and moved to Hong Kong.
Before leaving, he did not hesitate to charter a plane and made a special trip to Beijing to bring Meng Xiaodong to Shanghai.
When the family moved to Hong Kong, Du Yuesheng still wanted to live abroad, and when he applied for a passport for Meng Xiaodong, the opening scene appeared.
Du Yuesheng dragged the sick body and held a wedding with Meng Xiaodong's scenery, clarifying her family status and name.
On another level, Du Yuesheng also gave Meng Xiaodong a stable retreat, if he was physically ill, after having a name, Meng Xiaodong could justifiably share the inheritance.
At this time, his body could not be moved abroad by him, and he had to recuperate in Hong Kong.
What made Du Yuesheng most uncomfortable was that Meng Xiaodong, who officially married into the Du family, did not have a good life for a few days, but served soup medicine at the sickbed all day.
He used to say, "Mommy didn't have a good day when she married me." ”
Meng Xiaodong has no complaints about this, Du Yuesheng's decades of obsession have already melted her heart, and she just wants Du Yuesheng to get better quickly, and then like a mountain, let her rely on.
Meng Xiaodong's love, Du Yuesheng can also feel. Shortly after marriage, Du Yuesheng, who was 60 years old, said shyly to his friend that he could not tell whether he liked or loved before, and now he finally knows what "love" tastes like.
Unfortunately, the good times did not last long, and after only two years, Du Yuesheng's illness worsened and his life was in danger.
Before dying, he called a friend to do a notarization and distributed the property. All assets of 200,000 US dollars, to Meng Xiaodong 20,000 points.
After waking up from the coma, he felt a paper bag from the pillow and said to his friend, "Here is 7,000 US dollars, you share a point for me, Mommy is the most bitter, give her 3,000..."
Meng Xiaodong, who was next to him, listened and could not cry for a long time.
People are dying, all actions are the true expression of the heart, from the point of view of his final distribution of his property, how unwilling and concerned he is for Meng Xiaodong.
After Du Yuesheng's death, Meng Xiaodong, who had always been rational and strong, almost lost his mind, and even yelled at the envoy sent by old Jiang to offer condolences, saying that Du Yuesheng's death so early was all caused by following old Jiang.
Years of stage experience, Meng Xiaodong has long been familiar with the control of manners, she has only lost her attitude twice in her life, the first time because of Mei Lanfang, the second time because of Du Yuesheng.
Two people who have been deeply loved, Du Yuesheng gave her love and dignity, making her feel like a little girl all the time, held in the palm of her hand.
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Before du Yuesheng died, he told Meng Xiaodong that he did not want her to sing on stage again.
Sure enough, Meng Xiaodong never took the stage again, fortunately, there were many students who came to learn drama, and Meng Xiaodong's life could only go on.
Du Yuesheng's son later recalled Meng Xiaodong's life, saying: "Mommy played mahjong and gambled on horses, but did not sing. ”
After Du Yuesheng's death, Meng Xiaodong has been living alone in Hong Kong, and every day he will incense in front of Du Yuesheng's spirit and talk to the statue.
It was not until 1967, under the persuasion of Du Yuesheng's family, that she went to Taiwan.
In his later years, in order to relieve loneliness, Meng Xiaodong raised two dogs, named "Champagne" and "Brandy", which were Du Yuesheng's favorite drinks before he died.
On May 25, 1977, Meng Xiaodong died of illness in Taipei at the age of 71.
Meng Xiaodong and Du Yuesheng, one is a celebrity in the lingjie world, the other is a leader of the Green Gang, how to see, it is difficult to have true love. Even if there is, it is impossible to guess that it is related to interests.
But their love affair lasted for 30 years, and more than 20 years after Du Yuesheng's death, Meng Xiaodong still remembered it, as if everything was in silence.
In fact, their feelings can also be regarded as mutual achievements.
Meng Xiaodong has the warmth of being pampered for a lifetime because of Du Yuesheng.
And Du Yuesheng, because of Meng Xiaodong, achieved the reputation of "rogue" becoming "gentleman".
Author: Grass
Editor-in-Charge: Blue Orange