In 1954, an ordinary family in Harbin ushered in the birth of a girl, her name was Liu Lu. This year, China was in the period when it had just been founded, and there was still a patriarchal mentality in many places, but Liu Lu's parents were full of love for this daughter.
Although the family is not wealthy and not a scholarly family, the love of her parents made Liu Lu's childhood full of happiness and joy.
In this warm family atmosphere, Liu Lu thrived. After going to school, she repaid her parents' expectations with excellent grades and was regarded as a "little talented girl". Every time she sees the report card, Liu Lu's eyes always shine with confidence.
However, fate likes to play a joke on people. Just as Liu Lu was working hard to realize her dream of going to university, the country suddenly announced the abolition of the college entrance examination system. This news was like a bolt from the blue, instantly shattering the longing in Liu Lu's heart.
She sat at her desk, staring out the window, her eyes full of confusion and loss.
However, Liu Lu is not a person who will give up easily. She quickly pulled herself together and silently told herself: "It's okay, just because I can't go to college doesn't mean I can't contribute to my country."
I'm sure I'll find other ways to realize my value! With this belief, Liu Lu accepted the state's arrangement and came to the countryside to participate in labor.
In the difficult rural life, Liu Lu embodies a very tenacious and optimistic quality. During the day, she did her best to farm with other educated youth; Whenever she has time, she will study hard and never relax her demands on herself.
Her meticulous and responsible attitude quickly won the love of the villagers, and whenever the village held a theatrical evening or other activities, the leaders would always invite Liu Lu to be the host.
Liu Lu, standing on the stage, seemed to have found her own stage. Her crisp voice and fluent expression soon won the love and admiration of the villagers. The ensuing applause and praise made Liu Lu deeply experience an unprecedented sense of happiness and achievement.
From this, Liu Lu gradually realized that she yearned for the profession of hosting, and the seed of hosting quietly sprouted in her heart, laying the groundwork for her future life trajectory.
After the end of her life as a young scholar, Liu Lu returned to Harbin, and with her knowledge and ability, she successfully obtained a position as a teacher in a middle school. This stable "iron rice bowl" job represents comfort and comfort for many people, but for Liu Lu, there is always an inexplicable restlessness in her heart.
Whenever she stood on the podium, Liu Lu's thoughts would unconsciously drift back to those days when she hosted activities in the countryside. The feeling of being in the spotlight and interacting with the audience is deeply engraved in her memory.
She began to realize that she loved hosting more than teaching.
After much thought, Liu Lu made a decision that surprised many people - she decided to give up her stable job as a teacher and join a radio and television troupe to become a full-time host.
In the face of the doubts and worries of relatives and friends, Liu Lu firmly said: "I firmly believe that only by following the love of my heart can I find the true value of life."
After joining the troupe, Liu Lu actively studied the hosting skills, absorbing and improving them hungrily. She took every opportunity to watch her seniors perform live, figuring out their style, language skills, and how to interact with the audience.
Liu Lu's diligence and talent were quickly recognized, and she quickly became a standout among the newcomers, winning the appreciation of her colleagues and leaders.
In 1979, a turning point came. The famous director Huang Yihe is preparing a high-profile music program "Liang Zhu", but has not found a suitable host. It wasn't until he saw Liu Lu's performance that his eyes lit up, and he immediately decided to let her take the role.
Liu Lu's hosting made "Liang Zhu" a huge success and made her famous in one fell swoop.
After the show was broadcast, Liu Lu accumulated a large number of fans, and her fresh and natural hosting style left a deep impression on the audience. What made Liu Lu even happier was that her performance even attracted the attention of CCTV leaders.
When CCTV threw an olive branch to her, Liu Lu was so excited that she almost cried, she knew that her dream of hosting was expected to come true on a bigger stage.
However, standing at a new starting point in her career, Liu Lu is also soberly aware that entering CCTV means greater challenges and pressures. It brings together the best hosting talents in the country, and the competition must be extremely fierce.
But Liu Lu was not afraid, but full of expectations, she secretly made up her mind that she must prove her strength on this stage and realize her dream of hosting.
In this way, with full enthusiasm for the future and love for her career, Liu Lu stepped on the train to Beijing and began a glorious chapter in her life and career.
Liu Lu, who came to CCTV, was both excited and apprehensive, because this is the place where the best hosts in the country gather, and the competition is even more fierce than imagined. She had to deal with a group of highly educated and capable colleagues, which made her feel stressed.
However, instead of being intimidated by the difficulties, she made up her mind to redouble her efforts.
Liu Lu soon realized that there was a big gap between herself and her colleagues in terms of education level and professional knowledge. To this end, she has developed a strict study plan for herself and strictly implements it.
After every work, she will immediately rush to the library, voraciously read all kinds of books, and strive to improve her cultural literacy and knowledge reserves.
In the second year of entering CCTV, Liu Lu was appointed to host the important program "Cultural Life". In the face of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, she devoted herself wholeheartedly, carefully studied the topics of each issue, designed interesting interactive sessions, and tried her best to create a program that was both in-depth and interesting.
Her conscientious and responsible work attitude quickly won the love of the audience, and the ratings of "Cultural Life" continued to rise, becoming one of the most popular cultural programs at that time.
After 1983, Liu Lu's career flourished. She has hosted ace programs such as "Revolving Stage" and "Youth Song Competition", and has also served as the host of major evening parties many times. Liu Lu has won the love of countless audiences with her gentle and generous image and witty and humorous hosting style.
She gradually became one of the most popular hosts of CCTV in the 80s and became a household name.
However, success did not make Liu Lu complacent. She has always maintained a humble attitude and has persevered in maintaining her passion for learning. When the business was thriving, Liu Lu did not forget her social responsibility as a public figure, and always actively participated in public welfare undertakings and gave back to the society with practical actions.
Since the country suffered from the major floods in 1998, Liu Lu did not hesitate to go to the front line to participate in the rescue work. She took the lead, went deep into the disaster area to cover and report, and used her life to contribute to the flood relief.
Liu Lu's courage and responsibility touched countless people, and after the disaster, she was awarded the honorary title of "Flood Hero".
Liu Lu, who is standing at the peak of her career, is full of grander ideals in her heart. She knows that to be an excellent host, not only professional business ability, but also a strong sense of social responsibility.
She quietly vowed to use her influence to contribute more to society.
As time passed, there were many newcomers in CCTV, but Liu Lu did not feel threatened, but began to take the initiative to take on the role of mentor, passing on the experience she had accumulated over the years to her younger colleagues.
She often tells her colleagues: "Our generation is just a transition, and the world of the future belongs to young people".
In this way, Liu Lu showed her responsibility and responsibility as an excellent host in her own unique way on the stage of CCTV, and bloomed her own bright light.
Her story has become an unforgettable memory in the hearts of the audience of that era.
Liu Lu, who has a successful career, is facing an important turning point in her life, and she has become a CCTV celebrity. Although her busy work did not give her enough time to think about personal relationship and marital issues, as she grew older, her family began to care about her personal problems.
With the enthusiastic introduction of family and friends, Liu Lu became acquainted with a university professor. When they first met, they chatted very speculatively and felt a rare sense of confidant. Although the two were not young, they quickly fell in love, and it didn't take long for them to walk into the palace of marriage hand in hand.
After getting married, Liu Lu faced the double pressure of career and family. Due to the busyness of hosting work, she often needs to work overtime or go out for interviews, which inevitably affects her family life.
However, Liu Lu's husband gave her the greatest understanding and support, he knew his wife's love for her career, took the initiative to take on housework, and created a safe working environment for Liu Lu.
With a solid family backing, Liu Lu is more handy in her career. She remains passionate and focused, and has learned to manage her time wisely and try to find a balance between career and family.
Liu Lu often said: "The happiness of my family is the driving force of my career, and the success of my career allows me to better repay my family."
As she grew older, Liu Lu felt a little powerless, and at the same time, a new generation of hosts sprung up, which brought her a lot of pressure. However, Liu Lu did not slack off because of this, she adjusted her mentality, passed on her experience to her younger colleagues, and also took the initiative to host some small programs.
Although Liu Lu has taken a back seat, she still won the affection of many loyal viewers in the final years of CCTV. She brings joy and knowledge to the audience in her own way, while also carefully preparing for her retirement.
In 2014, 60-year-old Liu Lu officially retired, bidding farewell to the CCTV stage that had struggled for many years, and his mood was complicated. She is grateful for the support of the audience and proud of her perfect answers. Standing at a new starting point in her life, Liu Lu is looking forward to opening a new chapter in her life, but she is also a little apprehensive and does not know what the days will be like after retirement.
In 2014, Liu Lu was 60 years old, and she left the CCTV stage where she had struggled for many years. originally thought that she could start to enjoy her old age after retirement, but the reality hit her hard. Leaving the familiar working environment, Liu Lu suddenly felt confused and endlessly lost about the future.
In the early days of her retirement, Liu Lu's life changed dramatically. In the past, her busy schedule suddenly became idle, and she was accustomed to being glamorous in front of the camera, but now she walks on the street, like an ordinary old person, silently shopping for groceries and walking.
This huge gap made it difficult for Liu Lu to adapt, and she began to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Doctors diagnosed Liu Lu with "retirement syndrome", she used to shine in front of the camera, but now she is in deep psychological distress. Sometimes, there are still enthusiastic fans who recognize her and greet her warmly.
Liu Lu always responds with a smile, but there are many complex emotions surging in her heart.
Seeing his wife in such pain, the husband was distressed, so he decided to take his wife on a trip to help her resolve her psychological shadow. With the company and encouragement given by her husband, Liu Lu gradually got out of the trough, began to regain the joy of life, and learned to enjoy the leisure time after retirement.
However, fate always seems to like to joke with Liu Lu. Just as she was stepping into her new life, a rare mental illness suddenly struck her. Liu Lu began to experience symptoms such as memory loss and emotional instability.
This sudden blow put Liu Lu and her family in a state of worry again.
Liu Lu was plagued by illness but did not give up hope, she actively cooperated with the treatment, maintained an optimistic attitude, and her husband was always by her side to give her the warmest support.
With the treatment of doctors and the care of her family, Liu Lu's condition gradually improved.
This difficult experience gave Liu Lu a new understanding of life, and she learned to cherish the present and enjoy the ordinary. She discovered that despite no longer standing in the spotlight, simple living still has its own unique beauty.
So, she began to learn new hobbies, regain the joy of reading, and occasionally participate in community events to continue to shine in her own way.
Today, the 70-year-old has fully adapted to retirement, and although she is occasionally plagued by illness, she has learned to live peacefully with it. Every morning, she would exercise with her wife, and then leisurely read books and write at home.
Liu Lu's current life is simple and beautiful, she no longer pursues the glory of the past, but cherishes the peace in front of her more. Occasionally, she would think of her once shining hosting career, and those happy smiles would can't help but appear on her face.
For the audience and friends who have always supported him, Liu Lu is always grateful. When she is recognized by everyone at community events, she is always happy to chat with everyone and share some of her life insights.
Liu Lu, who left the CCTV stage, took off the aura of the host, but looked more approachable.
Liu Lu's life is like those ordinary old ladies, shopping for groceries by herself, and chatting with acquaintances. She always said: "Life is like a wonderful show, with highs and lows."
We need to learn to appreciate every moment with a peaceful mind."