In the summer of 1978, Gu Zhixin was born in Dandong City, Liaoning Province. As the youngest son in the family, he was pampered by his parents and older siblings, which made him develop a naughty and naughty character. At school, he was often absent-minded and deaf to what his teachers were taught.
Even if his brother and sister want to make up lessons for him, he is always absent-minded, and his grades have not been satisfactory.
Facing the upcoming college entrance examination, Gu Zhixin is at a loss for the future. Faced with a lot of debt and scarce educational resources, his friends have a strong interest in acting and want to go to a professional media school for further study.
At the instigation of a friend, Gu Zhixin inexplicably followed the interview scene, he stood out among many candidates with his tall figure, although he sang a song nervously, but unexpectedly got the favor of the interviewer In this way, Gu Zhixin accidentally embarked on the road of acting.
Gu Zhixin began to study acting courses in college, and he didn't have a special liking or dislike for this field, but as he got in touch, he gradually discovered the joy of it.
In class, various performance exercises allowed Gu Zhixin, who was originally fun-loving, to find an outlet to release his nature, and his talent was quickly recognized by the teachers.
Opportunity often favors those who are prepared. In 2004, Gu Zhixin seized the first major opportunity in his life - participated in the TV series "Cha Classmate Boy", although this role did not make him popular immediately, but it gave him a certain popularity and laid the foundation for his future development.
However, the real turning point came in 2011, when Gu Zhixin's outstanding performance in the hit drama "I Am a Special Soldier" made him famous in one fell swoop, and his name began to be known by more people, and he would be recognized when he walked on the street.
Gu Zhixin, standing in the spotlight, had a vision for the future flashing in his eyes. He feels that he can finally have a place in this highly competitive entertainment industry. However, he would not have imagined that the wheels of fate were about to take him in an unexpected direction.
In the process of filming the TV series "Mountain Chrysanthemum" in 2006, Gu Zhixin met actress Asru, who was 3 years younger than him. When the two met for the first time, Gu Zhixin was attracted by Asru's beauty and temperament, and love sprouted in his heart.
In between filming, Gu Zhixin always looked for opportunities to chat with Asru, and the two soon became good friends, and as time went by, Gu Zhixin's feelings for Asru became deeper and deeper.
Gu Zhixin only values character and potential, and he believes that Gu Zhixin will one day make a big difference. Asru's trust gave Gu Zhixin great encouragement, and he was secretly determined to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry.
Asru happily accepted Gu Zhixin's proposal, and they began to prepare for the wedding, but the two did not relax their work because of this, Gu Zhixin continued to take over the drama and worked hard for the future of the two, Asru also continued her acting career, and did not temporarily stop working until she became pregnant.
However, fate always seems to like to play a joke on people. Gu Zhixin's career is developing at a high degree and is about to enter the palace of marriage, but disaster is quietly coming at this time. In 2013, during the filming of a horse riding scene in "Soldiers Out of Tongguan", Gu Zhixin suffered a serious accident.
The crew originally wanted to find a stand-in, but Gu Zhixin felt that he could do it and insisted on going into battle in person, but during the filming, the horse was frightened by the sound of explosions and threw Gu Zhixin onto a big rock.
The doctor's diagnosis was like a bolt from the blue, Gu Zhixin's vertebral fracture was severe, and he may be at risk of paralysis. This bad news plunged him into deep despair, and he looked at Asru, who was pregnant, and his heart was full of guilt and self-blame.
For a while, Gu Zhixin even had the idea of quitting and wanted to dissolve the marriage contract.
However, Asru's unwavering determination and selfless love allowed Gu Zhixin to regain his confidence, and she always took care of him and gave him the courage to continue fighting. This accident brought a test to Gu Zhixin and Asru, especially the test of the relationship between them.
After the accident, Gu Zhixin's life changed dramatically. He was once high-spirited, but now he can only lie on the hospital bed, and even the most basic self-care ability has begun to have problems.
The huge gap made Gu Zhixin fall into the pain of depression.
Every day, Gu Zhixin had to endure physical pain and psychological torment, watching Asru still try his best to take care of him with a big belly, he looked at the sweat on her forehead, and felt very uncomfortable.
However, he was unable to do anything, not even lying on the back of the bed, and needed help from others, and this feeling of powerlessness made his depression worse.
Gu Zhixin fell into deep doubts, doubting his own worth. He believes that his current physical condition and poor mental state are really unbearable for Asru's careful care.
However, he can't control his emotions, and this contradictory state of mind makes him feel tormented.
However, when Gu Zhixin almost lost hope, his child came into this world and changed everything. A year after the injury, their baby was born. When Gu Zhixin saw his infant child for the first time, his eyes moistened.
At that moment, he seemed to see the hope in life again.
Gu Zhixin became more active and energetic after becoming a father, he chose to take the initiative to participate in rehabilitation training, and tenaciously overcame various physical difficulties. He has experienced countless pains and hardships in the process, but whenever he wants to give up, he will think of his newborn child and Asru's expectant eyes, which will give him the courage and strength to continue to persevere.
Gu Zhixin began to take the initiative to chat with Asru and care about the child's situation. He actively cooperated with the doctor's various rehabilitation training, and although the process was difficult, he persevered. He told himself that for the sake of the child, for the sake of Asru, he had to get back on his feet.
Gu Zhixin's life was full of suffering, and this situation lasted for several months. However, thanks to the combined efforts of doctors and family, he was finally able to stand up and walk on his own. When he stood up on his feet for the first time, Asru burst into tears.
This moment is undoubtedly the beginning of a rebirth for Gu Zhixin and his family.
After Gu Zhixin stood up again, he was full of confidence in filming again. He firmly believes that he can return to the entertainment industry and continue his acting career. What he didn't know was that a whole new challenge awaited him.
After recovering, Gu Zhixin confidently plans to return to the entertainment industry, but the reality is that he has to face a strange and cruel world. During his time in the hospital, the entertainment industry has undergone earth-shaking changes.
There are many newcomers, traffic is king, and his former popularity has been diluted by time.
Gu Zhixin found that his former glory seemed to have been forgotten. The directors and producers who once rushed to invite him out don't seem interested in his return now.
He tried hard to make a comeback, but the quality of the script he received was uneven, and Gu Zhixin was confused and lost, and he couldn't understand why the situation had changed so dramatically in just a few years.
In the ever-changing environment of the entertainment industry, Gu Zhixin felt unprecedented pressure. His fame is not as good as it used to be, and there are fewer and fewer high-quality resources. Every time he auditioned, he could feel the sharpness in the eyes of those young actors, which made him begin to doubt his own strength.
Despite this, Gu Zhixin did not give up. He chose to continue to stick to his position as an actor, even if the number of productions dropped sharply, even if the pace of publicity was far from being able to move forward. He told himself that as an actor, sticking to his original intention is the most important thing.
Unfortunately, the reality is always harsh. Gu Zhixin found that the value of his popularity and attention had been greatly reduced. Capital began to flow to newcomers who were younger and more topical.
For those actors like Gu Zhixin, who were forced to interrupt their acting careers for various reasons, they seem to have lost interest.
Gu Zhixin tried to take over some small-budget film and television dramas, but these works did not attract widespread attention, and his name gradually faded in the audience's memory, and his glory seemed to be just a distant dream.
Despite this, 45-year-old Gu Zhixin still has to face a cruel reality: to be eliminated in this entertainment industry full of variables, even if you were once very prosperous, as long as you are not careful, everything may disappear in an instant.
The cruelty of this industry is vividly shown in Gu Zhixin.
Faced with such a predicament, Gu Zhixin began to think deeply about his future. He realized that maybe it was time to revisit and redefine his life values.
Although Gu Zhixin's career has encountered an unprecedented trough, his life has not been dark because of this. After all the setbacks, he learned to find happiness in the ordinary.
Gu Zhixin's life focuses on family. His relationship with Asru has deepened after the ordeal, and the growth of their two children has brought him endless joy. Every night when he comes home and sees the smiling faces of his wife and children, Gu Zhixin feels an unprecedented satisfaction.
The warmth of this family allowed him to find solace in the trough of his career.
Although Gu Zhixin is no longer the focus of the entertainment industry, he has not completely given up his acting career. He began experimenting with small-budget independent films and participated in a number of theatrical performances.
Although these jobs are not as dazzling as large-scale productions, they have allowed him to regain his original intention as an actor In the process, Gu Zhixin re-examined his love for acting and was no longer obsessed with fame, fortune and applause.
Gu Zhixin began to think about the meaning of life. He deeply understands that true success is not only about career brilliance, but more importantly, being able to stick to his dreams and enjoy life.
He began to cherish the present even more, and every moment with his family was invaluable to him.
In this process, Gu Zhixin began to understand: The trend of the entertainment industry is difficult to fully control, however, sticking to the original dream and cherishing the happiness in front of us is the most worthy of our pursuit.
He began to rediscover the value of his life and find new meaning in his ordinary life.
Although Gu Zhixin is no longer a dazzling star, he has found his own happiness in the love of his family and his persistence in acting. He is still working hard in the entertainment industry, but he no longer trusts his value entirely on the success or failure of his career.
The process has not been smooth sailing. Sometimes, Gu Zhixin feels lost because the glory of the past is gone. But every now and then, he thinks of his family and of the people who really cherish him.
This made him understand that life had taught him a lesson: behind the glitz and glitz of the entertainment industry, sincere emotions and inner peace are the most valuable assets.
For 45-year-old Gu Zhixin, this may be a new beginning. Although his light is no longer so dazzling, his life has become more colorful because he has experienced so many setbacks and tribulations.