On the stage of "I Am a Singer", a sudden news came that shocked everyone. Sun Nan, the former king of the music world, announced his retirement from the entertainment industry. His voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes showed exhaustion and relief.
His decision was like a bombshell that caused an uproar in the entertainment industry.
Why do some people choose to retire at the peak of their careers? Are you tired of life in the spotlight, or are you hiding hidden secrets deep inside? Let's dig deep into the emotional entanglement between Sun Nan and Mai Hongmei, which spans a quarter of a century, and the completely different life trajectories of their two daughters 13 years after their divorce.
This story may give us a glimpse of the real life behind Vanity Fair.
In 1990, autumn in Beijing was as cold as ice. The 22-year-old Mai Hongmei came to this strange land alone, full of enthusiasm for music and expectations for the future. However, she did not foresee that the gears of fate had already begun to turn, and a relationship legend spanning 25 years was about to be staged.
She had a hard time. Mai Hongmei works in various places during the day and sings in bars at night. Despite such a difficult life, her love and dreams for music have never wavered, but have become more determined.
In that era of material scarcity, she was frugal, just to save money to record her own songs, every penny was not easy to come by, but she still persevered.
In 1992, fate brought a turning point to Mai Hongmei. Sun Nan came to the bar where she worked to participate in the National Young Singer Grand Prix, and the two met. Mai Hongmei saw Sun Nan as if she had seen herself, and she did not hesitate to choose to support his career wholeheartedly.
After Sun Nan went to Japan for development, Mai Hongmei insisted on making long-distance calls every day to encourage him, and the international long-distance fees at that time were expensive, costing more than ten yuan a minute, but Mai Hongmei never cared about these expenses, and she had only one belief in her heart: to support Sun Nan and let him realize his dreams.
For the sake of Sun Nan, Mai Hongmei gradually put aside her music dreams. She stood silently behind Sun Nan and took on the responsibility of taking care of the family. When Sun Nan's career was at a low point, Mai Hongmei never gave up, running around looking for performance opportunities for him.
She is like a lamp that never goes out, giving warmth and strength to Sun Nan when she needs it most.
Sun Nan has been famous at home and abroad since 1999 with the song "You Come Back". After ten years of struggle, Sun Nan finally ushered in the dawn of success. However, Sun Nan's wife's contribution to buying Hongmei is little known.
She is like a shadow, silently accompanying Sun Nan, creating a brilliant career for him and taking care of the whole family for him!
Recalling the past years, Mai Hongmei's eyes flashed with a complicated light. She didn't regret her choice, but there was still some unspeakable bitterness in her heart. She once had her own music dreams, but in order to fulfill Sun Nan, she chose selfless dedication.
Can such silent efforts be rewarded? How will fate favor this strong woman?
The story of Mai Hongmei, which shines with selflessness and sacrifice, explains to us what true love is. She interprets the true meaning of love in her own way, and at the same time provokes us to think: in love and marriage, should we maintain ourselves and pursue the realization of personal values?
In 2000, the wedding of Sun Nan and Mai Hongmei was regarded as a musical feast, full of joy and blessings. This year, Sun Nan's career was in full swing, and his singing spread all over the country. Mai Hongmei also began to get involved in the film and television industry, and the husband and wife seem to have ushered in the peak moment of their lives.
However, married life in the spotlight is not as good as it seems. On November 28, 2000, their first daughter, Sun Yutong, was born, bringing new joy to the family.
Sun Nan publicly said: "I am very grateful to Mai Hongmei for taking care of her daughter, she sacrificed many opportunities for personal development for the family" These words are warm and moving, and also imply responsibility and sacrifice in married life.
Sun Nan's career is booming, but the contradictions between husband and wife are gradually revealed. The busy work schedule and frequent socializing made Sun Nan's contact with the family less and less, and Mai Hongmei had to take on the responsibility of taking care of her daughter alone, and her inner loneliness and grievances had nowhere to tell.
She was often home alone, staring out the window, thinking about her life choices.
In 2007, Sun Nan's second daughter was born, which was supposed to bring more laughter to the family. However, since then, Sun Nan's life seems to have completely shifted to his career, and family life has become more and more indifferent in his life.
Mai Hongmei works hard to maintain this family, but the sense of loss in her heart is increasing day by day.
It was at this moment that fate brought a new test to this marriage. A high-level intellectual woman Lu Ying appeared in Sun Nan's life. They share common interests and often engage in in-depth discussions about music and art.
Lu Ying is like Sun Nan's confidant, and their spiritual fit makes him feel excited.
Mai Hongmei noticed the change in her husband, but she chose to swallow her anger. She thought to herself that as long as she worked hard to take care of the family, her husband would one day change his mind. However, the result was not satisfactory, the relationship between her husband Sun Nan and Lu Ying became closer and closer, and the connection with the family became weaker and weaker.
In March 2009, Sun Nan took the initiative to file for divorce on the grounds of "incompatible personalities", and this major decision was like a bolt from the blue for the whole family, which caught Mai Hongmei off guard. It turned out that the husband who had been with her for nearly 20 years would be so decisive in proposing to break up.
In order to fight for the custody of the child, Mai Hongmei had to make her private life public, tearfully complaining about Sun Nan's "change of heart", trying to arouse her husband's conscience. However, the divorce lawsuit finally ended in Sun Nan's victory, the eldest daughter was raised by Sun Nan, and the younger daughter lived with Mai Hongmei.
The once extremely sweet marriage was shattered under the watchful eye of the public. Mai Hongmei looked at the empty home, and tears fell like rain. She gave all her youth and dreams, but in exchange for such an ending.
And Sun Nan, standing at the pinnacle of his career, but losing his closest person, the end of this marriage is not only a tragedy for two people, but also a complex story about dreams, responsibilities and choices.
The divorce came to an end, and Sun Nan and Mai Hongmei embarked on completely different life paths. At this moment, they are no longer the most important people in each other's lives, but become two separate individuals, each facing new challenges in life.
Sun Nan's career continues to succeed, but the chaos in his heart never stops. He began to participate in various charitable activities frequently, as if trying to solve his inner troubles by doing good.
The public's evaluation of him is becoming more and more polarized: some people appreciate his good deeds and think that he is giving back to society with practical actions; Others are suspicious of his motives, believing that it is just a PR ploySun Nan seems to be trapped in a complex psychological state, both longing for recognition and unable to shake off the shadow of the past.
In 2015, a shocking news came that Sun Nan suddenly announced his retirement from the entertainment industry in the program "I Am a Singer". "I don't think I'm fit to sing anymore," he said. Does the meaning behind this sentence hide his regret for the past and confusion about the future? The once glorious king of the music world chose to quit at the peak of his career, a decision that made many people feel puzzled and regretful.
At the same time, Mai Hongmei's life has changed dramatically. She lost custody of her eldest daughter, but she never gave up her connection with her eldest daughter. She devoted herself to the education of her youngest daughter, returned to her hometown with her youngest daughter, and began a peaceful and simple life.
Every holiday, she would travel thousands of miles to visit her eldest daughter, trying to make up for the debt between mother and daughter.
However, fate seems to have played a cruel joke on Mai Hongmei. The eldest daughter, Sun Yutong, entered an internationally renowned school under her father's arrangement to receive a high-quality education.
This opened the door to a wider world for her, and the future of her life was full of infinite possibilities, but the youngest daughter could only study in ordinary schools, and the learning content was limited to traditional culture and etiquette, and the difference in education directly led to the completely different development trajectories of the two daughters.
This contrast is not only reflected in education, but also permeates every corner of life. The eldest daughter lives in a bustling big city and enjoys a superior material life; The youngest daughter lives in a relatively simple environment, although she does not worry about food and clothing, but there is still a big gap between her living standard and her sister.
Mai Hongmei often thinks alone in the middle of the night: If the original choice was different, would the current result have changed? She is proud of her efforts, but also regrets not being able to give her two daughters an equal chance.
The story of Sun Nan and Mai Hongmei's marriage is like a mirror, reflecting the complex relationship between marriage, family, and personal development in modern society, reminding everyone that every choice leads to corresponding outcomes that can have a profound impact on the fate of the next generation.
How to balance family responsibilities and how to create fair development opportunities for children while pursuing personal career and happiness are issues that deserve deep consideration by each of us.
Time flies, 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye. The sensational divorce case has long since ended, but time has not healed all the pain. Today, let's turn our attention to Sun Nan and Mai Hongmei and explore how the years have carved traces in their lives.
Sun Nan, the former king of the music world, has gradually faded out of the public's sight. After he retired from the entertainment industry, his life became unusually low-key. Sometimes, people can still see him at some charity events, but the high-spirited star image is gone.
Some people say that he is atoning for his sins, and some people say that he is sincere and kind, no matter what, Sun Nan seems to have found his own direction in life and stayed away from the distractions in the spotlight.
However, withdrawing from the public eye does not mean evading responsibility. As a father, Sun Nan is still doing his best. He provided his eldest daughter, Sun Yutong, with high-quality educational resources, giving her the opportunity to pursue higher education abroad.
Sun Yutong's future seems to be full of infinite possibilities, but behind this, is there also an irreparable emotional gap between father and daughter?
However, the reality is harsh. The youngest daughter's educational resources are limited compared to her sister's, and her development prospects are not as bright as her sister's. This gap is not only material, but also in opportunities and horizons.
Mai Hongmei has been trying to make up for this gap, but personal power is limited after all.
13 years have passed, but two sisters of the same blood have embarked on different life paths. The eldest daughter went abroad to receive higher education and broaden her horizons; The youngest daughter stayed in China, studying in ordinary schools, and her life circle was relatively narrow.
This stark contrast makes people lament the unfairness of fate, and also triggers people's deep thinking about educational equity.
Looking back, Sun Nan and Mai Hongmei may have regrets and regrets. However, life does not stand still because of our remorse, it only keeps moving forward. Now, have they put aside their past grievances and worked hard for the future of their children?
Time is the fairest judge, and today, 13 years later, the story of Sun Nan and Mai Hongmei is still continuing, and their choices and actions are continuing to affect the life trajectory of their two daughters.
This story is not over, life is still going on, and there are still infinite possibilities and variables in the future, so let's look forward to seeing more development and changes in the story of Sun Nan and Mai Hongmei in the days to come.
The story of Sun Nan and Mai Hongmei is not just a simple celebrity divorce, it deeply shows the complex and intertwined relationship between marriage, family and personal development in modern society.
This story spanning a quarter of a century teaches us that marriage requires both parties to run together, and that family needs to understand and give to each other. At the same time, it also reminds us not to lose sight of the importance of family while pursuing our personal career.