First, in 1988, on the set of the TV series "Police Officer in the Year of the Dragon", a love destined to be recorded in the history of the entertainment industry quietly sprouted. The young Zhang Fengyi, a young actor who has not yet become famous, met Lu Liping, who is already famous.
The two got along day and night, and gradually sparked a spark of love. Although Zhang Fengyi was still unknown at that time and his financial situation was quite poor, the power of love made him muster up the courage and resolutely proposed to Lu Liping.
Their wedding was so simple that it took only more than 50 yuan to complete this life event. A wedding banquet for family and friends, although simple, is filled with a strong atmosphere of happiness.
Zhang Fengyi's eyes flashed with joy, as if he had won a lifelong treasure. "At that time, I felt that I was the happiest person in the world," Zhang Fengyi recalled in an interview, with a faint nostalgia in his voice, "Although we didn't have a luxurious wedding, I married someone I loved deeply, and that was enough." "The brilliant love in this youthful period is like a flash in the pan, blooming brilliantly and dazzlingly, but it is fleeting. It left a deep imprint on the lives of Zhang Fengyi and Lu Liping, and also laid the groundwork for their future life trajectory.
As time passed, the burden of life gradually weighed on the shoulders of the young couple. Lu Liping, the once glorious actress, made great sacrifices for her family.
She resolutely gave up her thriving acting career and devoted herself to the role of husband and child. "I think family is more important than career," Lu Liping once said frankly in an interview, with a determined light in her eyes, "I want to give my children a complete home." Her actions touched many people, but they also made her fade out of the public eye. However, Zhang Fengyi has difficulty adapting to the change in the role of his wife. was once a glamorous actress, but now she has become an ordinary housewife.
His gaze gradually turned cold, and the old affection and kindness dissipated. The conflict between husband and wife is intensifying, and quarrels have become commonplace. "I felt that the distance between us was getting farther and farther apart," Lu Liping recalled, with a deep helplessness in her voice, "I gave everything in exchange for his indifference."
Zhang Boyu, a son who grew up in this atmosphere, is full of longing for fatherly love. He tried to get his father's attention in various ways, sometimes deliberately causing trouble, sometimes acting exceptionally good, but in exchange for always being treated with indifference again and again.
"I remember one time when I won an award at school and went home in a hurry to tell my dad," Mr. Zhang later recalled in an interview, a gimmickle of pain flashing in his eyes, "but he just gave me a faint look and continued to read his script."
At that moment, I felt like my heart was broken. The estrangement of the father-son relationship has exacerbated the rift in the family. In the end, Lu Liping could not continue to endure this painful married life and filed for divorce.
Second, what is surprising is that Zhang Fengyi agreed without hesitation, as if he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. What's even more heart-wrenching is that Zhang Fengyi chose to completely give up the responsibility of raising his son Zhang Boyu, leaving all the burden to Lu Liping alone.
"At that time, I felt that my world had collapsed," Lu Liping recalled, with tears in her eyes, "I didn't know how to face the future alone, but I knew that I had to be strong for the sake of my son." The breakdown of this marriage not only brought great harm to Lu Liping and Zhang Boyu, but also became an indelible shadow in Zhang Fengyi's life. It profoundly affected the fate of every member of the family, and also laid the groundwork for their future life trajectory.
After the divorce, Lu Liping and Zhang Fengyi's lives went in completely different directions. In order to give her son a complete home, Lu Liping bravely entered into marriage again. She has married retired football player Tao Wei and stage actor Sun Haiying.
However, both marriages ended in failure due to differences in personality and life philosophies. Despite the setbacks of two marriages, Lu Liping still did not give up the courage to find happiness.
In 2001, fate finally favored this strong woman. Lu Liping met someone who really knows how to cherish her - Sun Haiying. This loving man not only cares for Lu Liping, but also treats Zhang Boyu as his own.
Under their care, the mother and son felt the warmth of the family again. "Sun Haiying gave me and my son a real home," Lu Liping once sighed in an interview, with tears of happiness flashing in her eyes, "He made me believe in love again, and also made Boyu feel fatherly love." At the same time, Zhang Fengyi's acting career began to flourish. With his excellent acting skills, he has won many heavyweight awards such as Best Actor at the 49th Taiwan Film Golden Horse Awards and Best Actor at the 11th Chinese Film Media Awards.
His name has gradually become known to more audiences and has become a leader in the entertainment industry. "I put all my energy into acting," Mr. Zhang said at an awards ceremony, with a hint of mixed emotion in his voice, "Maybe it was my way of escaping reality, but I found my own value."
In the life trajectory of his parents, Zhang Boyu is also growing up silently. He inherited his parents' acting talent and slowly emerged in the film and television industry. In the hit drama "Notes on Tomb Robbery", although his role as "Wang Fatzi" was questioned because of his appearance, he won unanimous praise from the audience and film critics with his superb acting skills.
"I hope that through my own efforts, my father can see my value." Zhang Boyu said in an interview that his eyes revealed a desire for father's love, "Although we rarely contact, I always hope to be recognized by him one day."
Career success has not bridged the gap between father and son. Zhang Fengyi has always maintained a cold attitude towards his son, and even chose to be absent at such an important moment in his life as Zhang Boyu's upcoming wedding.
This decision undoubtedly brought deep loss and distress to Zhang Boyu. "I used to fantasize that my father would show up at my wedding," Mr. Zhang later revealed in an interview, with an unconcealed disappointment in his voice, "but the reality is always so cruel." During this period, Zhang Fengyi, Lu Liping and Zhang Boyu each embarked on different life paths. Although they have made achievements in their respective fields, the rift in the family never seems to be able to heal, and it has become an indelible regret in their hearts.
Zhang Fengyi's cold attitude towards his son has always been the focus of public attention. Many people wonder why this actor, who has created countless warm roles on the screen, can't give his biological son the love he deserves in real life.
Fourth, Zhang Boyu once revealed in an in-depth interview that he tried to communicate with his father many times, hoping to repair this broken parent-child relationship. However, each effort seems to have been in vain, and there is no response from the father.
"I remember one time when I plucked up the courage to call my father and wanted to invite him to come to my show," Zhang recalled, a flash of pain in his eyes, "but there was only a cold voice on the other end of the phone, saying that he was busy with work and didn't have time."
At that moment, I felt my heart go cold. This long-term neglect and indifference has caused deep psychological trauma to Zhang Boyu. He rarely mentions his father in public, but every time he is asked, his eyes reveal mixed emotions.
"I don't hate him," Mr. Zhang said in a post-awards interview, with a hint of helplessness in his voice, "I just hope that one day, he can really look at me, even if it's just a look."
Just when people thought that the relationship between father and son was irretrievable, an unexpected scene gave everyone a glimmer of hope. Some passers-by witnessed Zhang Fengyi walking quietly in front, while Zhang Boyu followed leisurely on a balance bike.
Although this picture is simple, it reveals a rare harmony and warmth. This scene may be a sign that the father-son relationship is slowly repairing. Maybe it's the precipitation of the years, maybe it's the inner touch, Zhang Fengyi seems to have begun to re-examine this long-neglected family relationship.
"When I saw the photos of them walking together, I suddenly felt an indescribable feeling in my heart," commented a veteran entertainment reporter, "and it made people feel like they had finally found a way to get along."
And Zhang Boyu, despite years of loss, is still willing to give his father the opportunity to get closer. This tolerance and understanding may be the key to repairing the relationship.
"I don't expect to change anything overnight," Mr. Zhang said in a recent interview, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes, "but I'm willing to give each other a chance to get to know each other and make new connections."
This turning point, although small, brought a ray of light to this ups and downs of the father-son relationship. It reminds us that even after a long period of estrangement, the bond of affection remains, and the possibility of repair is always there.
After experiencing the ups and downs of life, Zhang Fengyi's later life seems to have found peace. He and his second wife, Huo Fan, have a stable relationship, and the two spend the rest of their lives together hand in hand, living happily ever after.
"Huo Fan gave me a safe harbor," Mr. Zhang said in a rare interview with his private life, his eyes showing tenderness, "She made me understand what real family warmth is." This marriage in his later years seems to make up for the shortcomings of his early love life. In his career, Zhang Fengyi still maintains a strong creative enthusiasm. He continues to give wonderful performances on the screen, interpreting life in his own way.
Years of precipitation have made his acting skills more perfect, and every role seems to be infused with his deep understanding of life. "When I was young, I was looking for the outward performance of the character, but now I pay more attention to the portrayal of the character's inner life," Zhang Fengyi shared at an awards ceremony. Behind this seemingly successful life in his later years, does Zhang Fengyi really have no regrets in his heart? Will he regret missing the years of his son's growing up alone in the middle of the night? These are questions that perhaps only he can answer.
"We all have regrets in the past," Zhang Fengyi said with a rare touch of sentimentality when asked about his relationship with his son, "but I believe that as long as there is time, there is a chance to make amends."
This later life is not only a new chapter in Zhang Fengyi's life, but also a reflection on his past. It shows how a mature man who has experienced the ups and downs of life finds a balance between career and family, and how he faces past regrets and present happiness.
Zhang Fengyi's story is not only the growth process of an actor, but also a mirror, reflecting the bitterness and dedication behind his acting career. It reminds us that the glitz in the spotlight often comes with the sacrifices of private life.
"It takes a lot of effort to become a good actor, sometimes even family affection," commented a veteran film critic, "and Zhang Fengyi's experience has shown us the cruel side of the profession."
At the same time, this story also makes us deeply realize the preciousness of family affection. No matter how brilliant your career is, your family will always be the most important treasure in your life. Although Zhang Fengyi's relationship with his son has fallen to a low point, the recent change proves that it is never too late to repair family relationships.
"Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and the key is to have the courage to make amends," Zhang Boyu said in an interview, "My story with my father may be some inspiration for those who have had similar experiences."