Chen Lihua was born in Beijing in 1941, and her family was once a prominent Qing dynasty member of the Yehenala clan with the Yellow Flag, sharing the same surname as the Empress Dowager Cixi. However, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, these traces of illustrious family history have been erased by time.
Chen Lihua suffered from war and displacement in her childhood, and was only able to go to school at the age of 9, but unfortunately her family was poor and could not continue her studies, so Chen Lihua, who had just entered high school, had to drop out of school to work to support her family.
After dropping out of school, Chen Lihua studied diligently under the tutelage of a furniture repairman, and soon made a name for herself in the repair shop and was promoted. However, Chen Lihua is not satisfied with the status quo, his eyes are full of longing and desire for the future, always paying attention to everything around him, searching for every possible business opportunity.
Chen Lihua has made many friends in the repair shop with her bold and generous personality, and these interpersonal relationships have laid a solid foundation for her future entrepreneurial path. Over time, she amassed enough money to eventually start her own furniture factory.
Opportunity always favors those who are prepared. Chen Lihua learned by chance that a batch of confiscated precious furniture was stored in a warehouse, she immediately inquired about the news, looked for someone to find a relationship, and finally successfully bought this batch of precious furniture.
Chen Lihua skillfully restored these pieces of furniture and sold them to Hong Kong for dozens of times the price, making a lot of money.
This successful transaction not only allowed Chen Lihua to accumulate considerable capital, but also allowed her to see the huge potential of the Hong Kong market. Ambition ignited in her eyes and she decided to expand her business to the real estate sector in Hong Kong.
Since then, Chen Lihua has embarked on the journey of starting from scratch and creating a business empire, and her life is about to usher in a huge turning point.
Acutely aware of the huge potential of Hong Kong's property market, Chan seized the opportunity to acquire land at a very competitive price amid the city's economic crisis and the dispute between China and the UK over sovereignty over Hong Kong, which led to the withdrawal of many foreign real estate companies from the city.
She has a unique vision, and when Hong Kong's economy gradually recovers, the value of these lands has risen rapidly, bringing her handsome returns.
Following her success in the Hong Kong market, Chan's business footprint has expanded further. She founded Hong Kong Fuhua International Group. In 1988, she returned to her beloved city of Beijing with a confident face, only to find that it lacked a high-end place for businessmen to negotiate work.
So, she bought a piece of land not far from the center of Beijing and decided to build a high-end clubhouse there.
The Chang'an Club, a high-end business club, quickly became a hot topic of discussion in Beijing's business community. The location of the club is located near Tiananmen Square, the geographical location is extremely superior, and the decoration is extraordinary.
Ms. Chen Lihua has adopted a strict membership system, with an entrance fee of up to US$9,000 and proof of assets, and this unique business model of strict control of the number of members has attracted many business tycoons, including many of the richest people in each city.
Chen Lihua's success at the Chang'an Club gave her confidence, and she was determined to continue to work hard and bought the bustling Wangfujing Street. She borrowed from the business philosophy of Chang'an Club, introduced many high-end shops and hotels, and created the "Jinbao Street" project.
Unsurprisingly, Kampar Street was also a huge success.
While her career continues to develop, Chen Lihua's business territory is also expanding. Her investment areas have expanded from furniture and real estate to tourism, education, healthcare, aviation and services.
Her business footprint has spread to Hong Kong, Beijing, Qinhuangdao, Shenzhen and Dalian.
Although at the age of 60, she beat many competitors with a value of 640 million US dollars, ranked 6th on the Forbes list in China, and was named "China's richest woman".
However, she was not satisfied with the status quo, and began to devote herself to the collection of rosewood, and spent 200 million yuan to acquire rosewood around the world, and built the largest national rosewood museum in the country, so she also won the reputation of "China's king of rosewood".
Chen Lihua's business achievements are amazing, she uses her wisdom and courage to grow from an ordinary worker to a powerful business woman.
Chi Chongrui was born in Beijing into a family of opera operas on December 23, 1952. Although his family environment gave him a love for art, his life path was not always easy. When he was young, he first went to the countryside in Heilongjiang Province, and then became a literary soldier in Yunnan Province, experiencing the tempering of life.
After returning to Beijing, Chi Chongrui studied in the art troupe for two years, and was sent to the Shanghai Theater Academy for his outstanding performance. It was here that he developed a deep love for the performing arts. Although his parents initially hoped that he would inherit the family's Peking Opera skills, after seeing his passion for performing, they chose to respect and support his dream.
In 1981, Chi Chongrui officially entered the showbiz with "Doulaokou Blossoms". However, the real opportunity came three years later, in 1984, the crew of "Journey to the West" was looking for a new "Tang Seng" actor, because the second "Tang Seng" actor Xu Shaohua had to give up this role due to academic reasons.
Director Yang Jie met Chi Chongrui in a chance encounter and was attracted by his gentle temperament. She immediately invited Chi Chongrui to play the role of "Tang Seng" in "Journey to the West".
At first, Chi Chongrui was hesitant to shave his head when he heard about it, but under the repeated invitation of director Yang Jie, he finally accepted the challenge.
Chi Chongrui played the role of Tang Seng vividly. He perfectly interpreted Tang Seng's compassion and firmness, and won wide acclaim from the audience. This role not only made Chi Chongrui firmly rooted in the entertainment industry, but also the masterpiece of his acting career.
The success of "Journey to the West" opened a new chapter in Chi Chongrui's career and left a deep impression on the audience. However, the gears of fate are quietly turning, and this role not only changes the trajectory of his career, but also brings an unexpected turn in his life later in life.
Chi Chongrui's life has embarked on a road that is both wonderful and challenging.
In 1988, Chen Lihua watched an opera performance in a theater in Beijing, and the actor Chi Chongrui on stage attracted her attention with his superb acting skills. Chen Lihua's heart was greatly touched, as if something was quietly sprouting.
She desperately wants to get to know this talented actor.
By chance, Chen Lihua met Chi Chongrui through her friend Zhao Lirong, who she met in the entertainment industry. When they met for the first time, Chi Chongrui didn't know that the personable lady in front of him was a famous wealthy businesswoman.
With the deepening of the relationship, the two found that they had many hobbies in common with each other, especially their love for rosewood, and every time Chen Lihua felt anxious about business, Chi Chongrui's words always made her feel at ease, as if bathed in a spring breeze.
However, when Chi Chongrui learned Chen Lihua's true identity, he fell into a deep conflict. On the one hand, he likes to spend time with Chen Lihua; But on the other hand, Chen Lihua's net worth makes him feel difficult to match.
He was worried that if he was with her, he would inevitably be gossiped about.
At this critical moment, Zhao Lirong played an important role as their mutual friend. She encouraged Chi Chongrui to bravely pursue his true love, telling him that love doesn't need to worry too much.
With the support of Zhao Lirong, Chi Chongrui finally mustered up the courage and decided to pursue Chen Lihua.
After Chi Chongrui expressed her intentions, Chen Lihua happily agreed, however, they soon faced their first challenge: Chen Lihua's work focus is in Hong Kong, which means that the two will face separation as soon as they start their relationship.
But Chi Chongrui did not hesitate to quit his current job and came to Hong Kong to accompany Chen Lihua, a decision that deeply moved Chen Lihua.
In 1990, Chi Chongrui and Chen Lihua decided to get married. As soon as this news was announced, it immediately caused an uproar. Many people refer to Chi Chongrui as "little white face", "eating soft rice", and "sugar daddy". In the face of these malicious speculations, Chen Lihua stepped forward, and she disclosed many of the letters she wrote to Chi Chongrui to the media, which were full of sincere love between the lines.
The publication of these letters not only reduced the accusations against Chi Chongrui, but also allowed many people to see the sincere feelings between the couple. Although Chen Lihua is 11 years older than Chi Chongrui and has three children, Chi Chongrui has proved his love for her with practical actions.
Not only did he love her, but he also loved her three children very much.
With courage and sincerity, Chen Lihua and Chi Chongrui crossed the gap of age and identity and embarked on the journey of marriage hand in hand. Their love story has become a good story in the entertainment industry.
Chen Lihua and Chi Chongrui's married life is not as luxurious and pompous as the outside world imagines, but full of warm details. Chi Chongrui not only became Chen Lihua's husband, but also became the stepfather of her three children.
He interpreted the true meaning of "love the house and Wu" with his actions, and took care of these three children until once, Chen Lihua's eldest son just said that Chi Chongrui's bald head was very rich, and Chi Chongrui shaved his hair from then on, and never kept long hair again, showing his care and consideration for his family.
Husbands and wives have a unique way of getting along in their daily lives. In the 33 years of marriage, they have always called each other "you" in their daily lives, never joked with each other, and maintained a harmonious, warm and surprising politeness and respect.
This respectful way of getting along with each other may seem to others to lack passion, but the tacit understanding and respect between them can only be deeply experienced by the two of them.
Chi Chongrui has paid a lot for this marriage. He gave up his acting career and lost the opportunity to have children of his own. He believes that being able to be with Chen Lihua for life is the greatest happiness.
Whenever Chen Lihua was anxious about work, Chi Chongrui could always use his gentle words to soothe her uneasiness and make her feel like a spring breeze.
Chen Lihua also cherishes this relationship, and her career has been expanding, from furniture and real estate, to tourism, education, hospitals, aviation, services and other fields, but wherever she goes, Chi Chongrui's figure follows her silently.
This kind of silent support has become a solid backing for Chen Lihua's career to take off.
The 97-year-old master Xingyun passed away in Taiwan. Chen Lihua and Chi Chongrui went to mourn on the same day. Faced with the death of her best friend, Chen Lihua could not hide the grief in her heart, and her expression was painful.
Chi Chongrui continued to comfort and take care of Chen Lihua on the side, giving silent support, which is just like the epitome of their 33-year marriage - sharing weal and woe and supporting each other.
Time flies, it seems that in the blink of an eye, Chen Lihua and Chi Chongrui's marriage has gone through 33 spring and autumn. During these years, their lives have not been smooth sailing, but the company of each other has allowed them to face all the ups and downs together.
Chen Lihua has an endless love for red sandalwood, she spent 200 million yuan to acquire red sandalwood around the world, and built China's largest national red sandalwood museum at any cost, so she is known as the "king of Chinese red sandalwood".
Whenever she indulges in the world of rosewood, Chi Chongrui always silently accompanies her and shares her joy.
For 33 years, no matter what the outside world says, they have always believed that sincere feelings cannot be measured by the eyes of the world. They have proved all this with time, and their love is deep that others can hardly empathize with.
Now, Chen Lihua can always see Chi Chongrui by her side, no matter what Chen Lihua does, he always supports and accompanies her. They still get along with each other in the same way, respecting each other and respecting each other as guests.