In 1932, a baby girl was born in the family of Zhuang Jing'an, a wealthy businessman in Hong Kong, named Zhuang Yueming. The dealer hopes that she can illuminate the whole family like the bright moon. It is reported that the birth of Zhuang Yueming brought good luck to the Zhuang family, and the family business reached a higher level.
In 1939, the gears of fate quietly turned. That year, 7-year-old Zhuang Yueming met 14-year-old Li Ka-shing. At that time, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression broke out, and the mainland was in flames, but Hong Kong was still peaceful. In order to escape, Li Ka-shing's family came to Hong Kong to join his wife and brother Zhuang Jing'an. Unfortunately, Li Ka-shing's father contracted tuberculosis and passed away soon after.
This sudden change made Li Ka-shing, who was only 14 years old, mature overnight. He knew that he had become the breadwinner of his family and had to take on the responsibility of providing for his family.
In order to make a living, Li Ka-shing had to choose to drop out of school and work as an apprentice in his uncle's watch shop in Zhuang Jing'an.
It was in this watch shop that Li Ka-shing and Zhuang Yueming gradually became acquainted. Li Ka-shing, who had just arrived in Hong Kong, encountered a lot of trouble due to the language barrier, and the kind-hearted Zhuang Yueming saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart.
She took the initiative to teach Li Ka-shing to learn Cantonese and English, and also showed him to understand the customs of Hong Kong, and with the help of Zhuang Yueming, Li Ka-shing quickly integrated into this unfamiliar city.
As the time spent together increases, the relationship between the two young people gradually sprouts. Although it was not uncommon for cousins to marry in that era, in a wealthy family like Zhuang Yueming, the right match was still an important criterion for choosing a mate.
One is the daughter of a rich family, and the other is a poor boy who has nothing, and this relationship is destined to go through many tests.
However, the young Zhuang Yueming and Li Ka-shing did not back down because of this. They are convinced that as long as two people truly love each other, any difficulties can be overcome. So, they walked a long and arduous road of love hand in hand, and wrote a touching business legend.
Zhuang Yueming and Li Ka-shing have been in love since 1945 and did not enter the wedding hall until 1963. The relationship between the two has been tested for 18 years, and this long wait is like the best proof of their love.
At the same time, this experience also witnessed Li Ka-shing's struggle from scratch.
Faced with the strong opposition of his family, Zhuang Yueming made a decision that shocked the audience - to cut off the relationship with his family and just follow his beloved man. She solemnly promised Li Ka-shing: "You will not marry in this life."
This sentence not only gave Li Ka-shing great encouragement and support, but also became the driving force for his struggle.
Li Ka-shing knew that he was not worthy of Zhuang Yueming, and he was uneasy and tormented. However, Zhuang Yueming's promise gave him courage and determination, and he must make some achievements to be worthy of this precious love.
So, he said goodbye to the watch shop and embarked on his own path of struggle.
Li Ka-shing started out as a small salesman, but he quickly won the approval of his customers with his fluency in Cantonese and his keen ability to read words and colors. His career was booming, and he was promoted to general manager soon after.
However, Li Ka-shing was not satisfied with this, and he came up with the idea of going it alone.
At that time, Li Ka-shing only had 7,000 yuan in savings, and in order to support his sweetheart's career, Zhuang Yueming asked his father to win an investment of nearly 50,000 yuan for Li Ka-shing. In the 1950s, this was no small amount.
This funding gave birth to the Yangtze River Plastics Factory and kicked off the prelude to Li Ka-shing's business empire.
When Li Ka-shing's career gradually became successful, Zhuang Yueming did not stop there. She chose to study in Japan as a way to improve her abilities. During the study abroad, the beautiful Zhuang Yueming naturally attracted a large number of suitors.
However, Li Ka-shing was always the only one in her heart, and she politely rejected the pursuits of these people one by one.
In 1963, at the age of 31, Zhuang Yueming finally realized his wish and tied the knot with Li Ka-shing. During this long 18-year wait, Li Ka-shing was deeply moved by her tenacity, and he decided to buy a mansion in Repulse Bay as a wedding gift for Zhuang Yueming, which cost him 630,000 yuan.
After getting married, Zhuang Yueming devoted herself to Li Ka-shing's career, and she joined her husband's company, bringing the banker's connections and resources into it. When the Li Ka-shing Group encountered a financial crisis, Zhuang Yueming did not hesitate to take out all her savings, and even sold her favorite jewelry to help her husband tide over the difficulties.
Zhuang Yueming gave birth to her eldest son Li Zeju in August 1964 and her second son Li Zekai in November 1966. After the birth of her child, she gradually turned to the background and devoted herself to the education of her family and children. However, even at home, she has always been Li Ka-shing's most trusted partner and right-hand man.
Zhuang Yueming has successfully shaped a business empire with her 18 years of perseverance, which is not only a good story, but also a legend of the times. In her own way, she perfectly interprets what it means to truly work together and what it means to give in obscurity.
Her story is still one of the legends that people talk about today.
After marriage, Zhuang Yueming did not stop playing a role in her career, she devoted herself to Li Ka-shing's career and helped Li Ka-shing work hard. She not only brings the banker's resources and connections, but also plays a pivotal role in the company's major decisions.
The year 1972 was an important turning point in Li Ka-shing's career. He made the bold decision to shift his focus from plastics to real estate. This decision was undoubtedly risky, but Zhuang Yueming gave her full support.
Her trust and encouragement gave Li Ka-shing more courage and determination at this critical moment.
However, the road to entrepreneurship was not all smooth sailing, and when Li Ka-shing Group was in financial crisis, Zhuang Yueming showed her selflessness and courage. She didn't hesitate to give everything she had, even selling her favorite jewelry to help her husband tide over the storm.
Her wholehearted dedication has escorted Li Ka-shing's career, allowing him to go all out without worry.
Under the careful guidance and help of Zhuang Yueming, Li Ka-shing's business territory continued to expand, and finally succeeded in becoming the richest man in Hong Kong. However, Zhuang Yueming has always kept a low profile, she never gives interviews to the media, and she does not show off her credits.
To the outside world, everything Li Ka-shing has seems to be the result of his own hard work, however, behind this business legend, Zhuang Yueming, a shrewd and capable woman, has been silently supporting him.
In 1964 and 1966, Zhuang Yueming gave birth to her eldest son Li Zeju and second son Li Zekai. After the birth of these two children, she gradually reduced her activities in front of the camera and devoted herself wholeheartedly to educating the children and taking care of her husband's family life.
However, even in the family, she is still the person Li Ka-shing trusts the most, and he always consults Zhuang Yueming when he encounters difficulties, and with her wisdom and insight, Zhuang Yueming can often point Li Ka-shing in the direction.
Zhuang Yueming's contribution to his family and career cannot be ignored. In her own way, she has created a safe, supportive and loving haven for Li Ka-shing so that he can devote himself to his career.
Zhuang Yueming is not only Li Ka-shing's right-hand man, but also a strong backing for his success.
However, Zhuang Yueming's contributions have not been recognized as they should be. She has always kept a low profile, and can even be said to be an invisible presence. This kind of silent dedication makes people sigh: behind every successful man, there is a woman who is silently dedicated.
It can be said that without Zhuang Yueming's selfless dedication, there would be no Li Ka-shing's glorious achievements today. In her own unique way, she interprets what it means to work together and what it means to give silently.
Zhuang Yueming's story is not only the legend of a successful businessman's wife, but also the epitome of the selfless dedication of women in an era.
As Li Ka-shing's fame and wealth amassed, cracks began to appear in their married lives. All kinds of rumors and scandals about Li Ka-shing reached Zhuang Yueming's ears, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow to her, a wife who loved her husband deeply.
After hearing these news, Zhuang Yueming felt that her world had suddenly collapsed. She was tormented inside, like oscillating between heaven and hell. Zhuang Yueming is a proud person, but she loves Li Ka-shing deeply.
Faced with this situation, she fell into a deep conflict.
After careful consideration, Zhuang Yueming made a distressing decision. She chose forbearance and decided to have a showdown with Li Ka-shing. Zhuang Yueming directly told Li Ka-shing that he could do anything outside, but he must not bring a woman home.
This decision must have been painful for Zhuang Yueming, and she had to lower her bottom line again and again, just to maintain this marriage.
In the eyes of outsiders, Zhuang Yueming and her husband are still in love. But in fact, Zhuang Yueming's inner pain can only be experienced by herself. She gave everything in exchange for such a result.
She was already scarred in her heart.
Despite the many challenges, Zhuang Yueming still chose to persevere. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to family life, taking care of her two sons and assisting Li Ka-shing in family affairs.
She hopes that through her own efforts, she can regain her husband's trust and love.
However, the funny guy of fate seems to have played a cruel joke on her, and when Zhuang Yueming tried his best to maintain the family, his life came to an end.
This woman, who did not hesitate to break with her family for love and give everything she had for her career, quietly left this world without everyone's words.
Zhuang Yueming's story is not only a legend behind a business empire, but also a tragic story of love, loyalty and sacrifice. Her life is an interpretation of selfless love and silent giving.
However, whether such a effort is worth it, I'm afraid only Zhuang Yueming knows best in his heart.
On January 1, 1990, which was supposed to be a day of national celebration, it became a nightmare for the Li Ka-shing family. Zhuang Yueming, a 58-year-old woman, died suddenly in her own home, shocking the entire Hong Kong society with the news.
Just the day before, she had attended the New Year's banquet at the Grand Hyatt with her husband, and her last public appearance was fixed at that moment.
The Li family announced that Zhuang Yueming died suddenly of a heart attack. However, due to the suddenness of the death, there has been a lot of speculation. There were reports that police radio records showed that Zhuang Yueming had died of an overdose, but the Li family denied this.
There are also rumors that on the night of Zhuang Yueming's death, Li Ka-shing spent 30 million to bring another lady home, and these speculations cast a veil of mystery over Zhuang Yueming's death.
After Zhuang Yueming's death, the situation of the Li family has changed a lot. The relationship between Li Ka-shing's youngest son, Li Zekai, and his father has become strained, sparking speculation about whether Zhuang Yuet-ming's death is related to Li Ka-shing.
However, in the face of these rumors, Li Ka-shing has remained silent and has not responded publicly.
In memory of his late wife Zhuang Yueming, Hong Kong's richest man Li Ka-shing donated a peculiar building - "Zhuang Yueming Building". The building is built of willow wood material, with a unique shape and a money sword engraved on the door, but the fly in the ointment is that this building only has an upward elevator and no downward elevator.
Some people speculate that this is Li Ka-shing's guilt for Zhuang Yueming, while others believe that it is related to feng shui.
Regardless of speculation, the 94-year-old still insists on paying respects at his deceased wife's grave on January 1 every year, a habit that has been maintained for more than 30 years. Perhaps, Li Ka-shing had failed Zhuang Yueming in the past, but after her death, he never married another woman.
Li Ka-shing's wife, Zhuang Yueming is always the only one, which may be his last consolation to Zhuang Yueming, and his final explanation of this legendary marriage.