The role of "Huang Yimei" in the recent hit drama "The Story of Rose" is said to have been created based on her. So, what kind of extraordinary life trajectory does this woman, who was called "buy down two generations of rich people" by the Hong Kong media, have?
Zhang Xiaohui was born in Hong Kong in 1963, and her father Zhang Jianguo is a well-known wealthy businessman in Hong Kong.
She began shopping for clothes at Lane Crawford at the age of 4, and her wardrobe was already full of Chanel when she was 12 years old. In those days, the level of luxury was simply staggering. At the age of 18, Zhang Xiaohui immigrated to Canada with her father, where she studied art, literature and philosophy, and earned a master's degree.
The twist of fate happened when she was 24 years old, when Zhang Xiaohui met the famous Hong Kong singer and actor Zhong Zhentao, who was 10 years older than her. The two fell in love at first sight and decided to get married after only 21 days of acquaintance. In order to get Zhang's father's consent, the lovers even knelt down. In the end, they held a luxurious wedding in the limelight, and Zhang Xiaohui's wedding dress was worth 700,000 Hong Kong dollars, which was made by the same designer of Princess Diana's wedding dress.
After marriage, Zhang Xiaohui lived a life of spending money, and Zhong Zhentao was obedient to her. A friend once advised Zhong Zhentao: "Zhang Xiaohui has been swiping your card, what should I do if I spoil her like this?"
Zhong Zhentao replied: "My wife is just for petting." This conversation vividly reflects the relationship state and lifestyle of the two at that time.
However, the good times were short-lived. When the Asian financial crisis hit in 1997, Zhang Xiaohui followed her mother's advice to invest in real estate on a large scale, and also pulled Zhong Zhentao to borrow more than 100 million yuan to enter the market. The result can be imagined, the two suffered heavy losses, and Zhong Zhentao had to file for bankruptcy. This turmoil not only saddled Zhang Xiaohui with huge debts, but also labeled her as a "rich man who bought down".
Just when everyone thought that Zhang Xiaohui would collapse, she showed amazing resilience...
Zhang Xiaohui did not choose to file for bankruptcy, but began to be self-reliant. Mrs. Kuo, the former "vase", began to make a living by writing. With years of experience in fashion, she writes columns for magazines, and at her busiest time, she completes 17-19 pages a week. At the same time, she also became a "buyer" in the celebrity circle, selecting fashion items for the rich.
In 2004, Zhang Xiaohui set foot in the film and television industry, and four years later became a Hollywood producer. Her career has gradually shifted behind the scenes, but she still retains a keen sense of fashion. This rich girl, who was once considered to be "unable to lift her shoulders and carry her hands", proved her ability with practical actions.
Interestingly, Zhang Xiaohui's legend of "buying down the rich" did not end there. After she divorced Zhong Zhentao, she fell in love with Chen Yaomin, a wealthy businessman. Chen Yaomin happened to be the guarantor of Zhang Xiaohui and Zhong Zhentao when they speculated in real estate. It is rumored that Chen Yaomin was also "bought poor" by Zhang Xiaohui, but in fact, he may have declared bankruptcy because he was jointly and severally liable for debts.
Zhang Xiaohui's life experience can't help but think of another legendary woman - Lu Xiaoman during the Republic of China. Both of them were once famous courtesans in the capital, and they were both married to literary and artistic celebrities at the time (Lu Xiaoman married Xu Zhimo, Zhang Xiaohui married Zhong Zhentao), and both brought financial pressure to their husbands because of their extravagant lifestyles.
But the difference is that Zhang Xiaohui has shown an amazing ability to reinvent herself after a failed marriage.
Interestingly, in Zhong Zhentao's autobiography, it is still difficult to hide his emotions when he mentions his ex-wife Zhang Xiaohui. In various reports, Zhang Xiaohui rarely mentioned her ex-husband, let alone complained.
This attitude of "not talking", whether it is for hype purposes or really not caring, makes Zhang Xiaohui invincible in the field of public opinion.
Zhang Xiaohui's story is like a realistic version of the "domineering president falls in love with me" novel. From being born with a golden spoon, to being in debt, to becoming a billionaire woman on her own, her life experience is legendary.
But behind this, how many unknown hardships and dedications are there?
