First, just when Chi Chongrui was enjoying the good time of fame and fortune, the gears of fate quietly turned, and a marriage across age and identity was about to begin. In the same year, through the recommendation of director Zhao Lirong, the 45-year-old female billionaire Chen Lihua met Chi Chongrui for the first time.
This woman, who was born in the family of "Yehenara", a descendant of the Manchu royal family, started from scratch in Hong Kong with her own efforts, worked hard to create a world, and accumulated considerable wealth and social status.
When Chen Lihua's gaze fell on Chi Chongrui for the first time, her heart trembled. This actor with the style of a Peking Opera family instantly attracted all her attention.
Chen Lihua, who is calm and rational on weekdays, rarely fell in love with Chi Chongrui at first sight, and a strong feeling of admiration surged in her heart. With apprehension and eagerness, Chen Lihua began her active pursuit.
Facing this wealthy woman with a prominent identity and a lot of wealth, Chi Chongrui's heart was full of doubts and uneasiness. The huge identity gap between them made it difficult for Chi Chongrui to accept this sudden kindness.
Second, with confusion about the future and concerns about his own status, Chi Chongrui politely declined Chen Lihua's overtures three times in a row. He thought to himself: "We are 11 years apart, she is a prominent rich woman, and I am just an ordinary actor."
How can such a disparity in marriage be happy? Despite the successive rejections, Chen Lihua did not give up. She firmly believes that her sincerity will eventually impress Chi Chongrui.
At this time, neither of them expected that a test that would change their fate was coming, and this test would completely change Chi Chongrui's view of Chen Lihua.
In 1995, a bad news suddenly befell Chi Chongrui's life. His beloved mother was critically ill and hospitalized, and her life was in jeopardy. This news was like a bolt from the blue, instantly pushing Chi Chongrui into a low point in his life.
Third, as a filial son, Chi Chongrui immediately put down all his work and waited in front of his mother's sickbed day and night. His eyes were full of anxiety and worry, and his face was haggard from the long exertion.
Chi Chongrui spared no effort to find famous doctors, hoping to save his mother's life. However, no matter how hard he tried, his mother's condition showed no signs of improving.
Seeing his beloved mother losing weight day by day, Chi Chongrui felt unprecedented helplessness and despair. His heart was tormented, and he was almost on the verge of collapse.
It was at this most difficult moment that an unexpected person reached out. After Chen Lihua learned the news that Chi Chongrui's mother was critically ill, she immediately took action. Without the slightest hesitation, she generously offered her support regardless of return.
What's even more touching is that Chen Lihua, with her own connections and resources, invited top medical teams at home and abroad to diagnose and treat Chi's mother. This friendship in the snow deeply touched Chi Chongrui.
He began to re-examine his opinion of Chen Lihua, and the ice in his heart gradually melted. Chi Chongrui said with emotion: "When I was most helpless and desperate, she was the one who gave me hope and strength.
Fourth, this sincere emotion goes far beyond the boundaries of money and status. Chen Lihua's move is not only a simple funding, but also shows Chi Chongrui her sincerity and kindness.
She didn't use her wealth to show off or put pressure, but gave silently when Chi Chongrui needed help the most. This kind of selfless love deeply touched Chi Chongrui.
After experiencing this crisis, Chi Chongrui's impression of Chen Lihua has changed dramatically. He began to realize that true love should not be limited by the eyes of the world.
Chen Lihua's kindness, generosity and sincere feelings are far more precious than her wealth and status. This experience became a key turning point in the sublimation of their relationship. In 1990, after experiencing the ups and downs of life, 38-year-old Chi Chongrui finally opened his heart and accepted the love of 49-year-old Chen Lihua.
The lovers, who are 11 years apart, entered the palace of marriage hand in hand, but their union caused an uproar in society. As soon as the news came out, there were many voices of doubt and criticism.
Some people ridiculed Chi Chongrui for "eating soft rice" and coveting Chen Lihua's wealth; There are also people who sneeringly say that "money can make the devil grind", implying that the marriage is built on money.
Fifth, in the face of disturbing external voices, the newcomers didn't care, just looked at each other and smiled, and interpreted their sincere feelings with practical actions. Chen Lihua proved her sincerity with a shocking move.
After marriage, she unreservedly handed over all her family property to her husband Chi Chongrui. This decision not only caused an uproar in the outside world, but also deeply moved Chi Chongrui. He understands that this is not only the transfer of property, but also the embodiment of Chen Lihua's unconditional trust in him.
Chi Chongrui also repaid his wife's trust with the same sincerity. Chen Lihua entered the marriage with three children, and Chi Chongrui accepted the new family that was about to be formed without saying a word.
He regards Chen Lihua's children as his own, takes care of them, and loves this new family wholeheartedly. Recalling the scene at that time, Chi Chongrui sighed: "At that time, we were no longer young, but our hearts were hotter than ever.
Sixth, we are well aware that sincere feelings can cross the gap of age and identity, and we are determined to prove this to the world with practical actions. In this way, this "peculiar couple" embarked on a new journey of life hand in hand.
Their union is not only the union of two people, but also the integration of two families. Chi Chongrui and Chen Lihua used their actions to interpret what true love is, proving that as long as two hearts are truly close, any secular barriers will no longer exist.
Their story has become a legendary love that spans age, identity, and wealth, and has also taught the world a vivid love lesson. In the more than 30 years after marriage, the relationship between Chi Chongrui and Chen Lihua has not only not faded with the passage of time, but has become deeper and deeper.
They respect each other in their daily lives and express their love and respect for each other in a unique way. In this family, it is difficult for you to hear such affectionate titles as "husband" and "wife".
Chi Chongrui always respectfully addressed his wife as "chairman", while Chen Lihua was addressed as "Mr. Chi". This seemingly alienated way of addressing each other actually reflects their respect and respect for each other.
Eighth, even in daily life, the two also reflect their consideration for each other everywhere. Chen Lihua always waits patiently for her husband to take a seat before taking a seat, and this little habit highlights her respect for him.
Chi Chongrui always cares about his wife's physical condition and takes care of her diet and daily life. This way of getting along makes their relationship last for a long time. Chi Chongrui once sighed: "There is no sweet talk between us, and there is no entanglement between money and power."
Our relationship is based on mutual respect and understanding, which is the true bond that holds our marriage together. In the past 30 years, Chi Chongrui has gradually faded out of the entertainment industry and devoted more energy to family life.
He wholeheartedly cooperated with his wife to manage the family business and became Chen Lihua's most solid backing. As the head of the family, Chen Lihua is still overcoming obstacles in her career and constantly expanding her industrial territory.
Although the outside world may think that their way of getting along with each other is a little rusty and formal, it just reflects the respect and deep affection between the two. It is this kind of thoughtful and delicate affection that makes them never have a disagreement in their 32 years of married life, even if they cross the gap of status and status.
Ninth, Chi Chongrui often said: "In our marriage, there is no one who is high or low, only each other's cherishment and respect." It is this way of getting along that makes our feelings deeper and deeper.
This marriage across ages and identities, under their careful care, bloomed the most beautiful flowers. In addition to living together, Chi Chongrui and Chen Lihua also found resonance in their love for traditional culture, which became another important bond in their marriage.
As the descendant of the Manchu royal family "Yehenara" Zuoling family, Chen Lihua has an innate affection for Chinese culture. In her early years, she opened a Chinese medicine shop in Hong Kong, demonstrating her love for traditional medicine.
Later, she specialized in collecting precious antiques and cultural relics in various parts of the mainland, and became an out-and-out culture lover. Chi Chongrui was born in a family of operas and has been immersed in the art of Peking Opera since he was a child.
He has a deep knowledge of traditional art forms such as poetry and opera. After the two got together, they often chatted freely on cultural topics, sharpened each other, and appreciated each other. Once, Chen Lihua found a priceless rosewood statue in an ancient town in the south.
Ten, she happily took it home, and Chi Chongrui was sincerely happy to see this. He explained to his wife in detail the unique connotation of red sandalwood's "simple texture, intoxicating smell, and never decay".
Since then, the loving couple has used "red sandalwood" as the embodiment of their relationship as husband and wife, and often gave each other red sandalwood masterpieces to express their hearts. In order to pass on this cultural love, the husband and wife made a big decision together.
They did not hesitate to invest hundreds of millions of yuan to establish the "Rosewood Museum" in Shanghai. This museum is home to many hand-carved masterpieces by famous artists, and is known as the leading rosewood culture museum in China today.
Whenever they have time, the descendants of this cultural family will come to the museum in person to listen to the docent tell about the past and present life of red sandalwood. Chi Chongrui once said affectionately: "The love for traditional Chinese culture is the strongest bond between us."
This common feeling brings our hearts closer. Between me and the chairman, there is neither the sweet words of the world, nor the entanglement of money and power, but only the unique feelings of Chinese culture, which is our most valuable wealth.
"Time flies, time flies. In the blink of an eye, the love story of Chi Chongrui and Chen Lihua has been written for more than 30 years. In 2022, Chen Lihua successfully ranked among the top 100 richest people in China by Forbes with her business talent and perseverance.
Eleven, unlike his wife who rode the wind and waves in the business world, Chi Chongrui chose to fade out of the showbiz and devote himself to family life. He cooperated with his wife to manage the family business, and became Chen Lihua's most solid backing and warmest harbor.
Today, the "peculiar couple" are in their eighties, but their love story continues to be written. After 32 years of companionship, they have interpreted what true love is and what is unswerving commitment with practical actions.
Looking back on the past, Chi Chongrui was full of emotion: "At the beginning, I really didn't want to marry her, and even rejected her 3 times. But fate is always wonderful, and when my mother was sick and hospitalized, I saw her most sincere side.
It is this true affection that has allowed us to walk hand in hand for more than 30 years. Chi Chongrui continued: "Our story tells the world that as long as we cherish each other and manage with our hearts, love can overcome all obstacles and write the most moving chapter."
Age, wealth, status, these are not obstacles to true love. The important thing is that the two hearts know each other. This pair of gray-haired old men used their stories to interpret the most sincere appearance of love.
Their legend is not only a colorful movement of their own lives, but also the most moving story in the eyes of the world.