The life regret of the 53-year-old "Dink" host Kang Hui: a missed call unveiled a deep reflection on "filial piety". The story of this CCTV celebrity may bring us enlightenment about family, career and life choices?
Kang Hui, the CCTV host we are familiar with, has always given people a successful and stable image. However, at the age of 53, an unknown regret surfaced, allowing us to see the fragility and self-blame in his heart.
At the end of 2011, just as everyone was enjoying the warm moment of reunion with their families, Kang Hui was away from home because of work. When he finally had a chance to check his phone, he found that his sister had made countless missed calls to him. At this moment, Kang Hui's heart sank suddenly. Sure enough, the news on the other end of the phone broke him down - his mother had died.
This bad news was like a thunderbolt from the sky, instantly shattering Kang Hui's always strong appearance. He couldn't believe it at first, and he couldn't cry at the end. The death of his mother not only deprived him of the opportunity to see him for the last time, but also awakened the long-suppressed guilt in his heart.
The elder sister relayed her mother's last words: "Let the sisters and brothers be well in the future, it doesn't matter if they have children or not." This simple sentence is like a sharp knife, cutting open the softest part of Kang Hui's heart. Only then did he realize how much regret he might have brought to his parents for the "Dink" decision he insisted on when he was young.
Looking back on Kang Hui's life trajectory, we can see a typical elite growth path. After graduating from the Communication University of China, he quickly gained a firm foothold in CCTV and gradually grew into the anchor of "News Network". Career success seemed to mask other aspects of his life, and it wasn't until the death of his parents that he woke up suddenly.
The love story of Kang Hui and his wife Liu Yajie is a good story. The two are both alumni of China Transmission, and they met and fell in love under the introduction of their classmates. After getting married, they made a decision that was quite avant-garde at the time - to become a "Dink". Behind this decision, there may be their persistent pursuit of career, or it may be their yearning for a free life. However, the passage of time made them realize that the regret that this decision could bring was far deeper than they had imagined.
In an interview, 48-year-old Kang Hui confessed that he regretted it, calling himself an "unfilial person". This self-blame stems from his failure to fulfill his parents' wish to hold their grandson. Although he took care of his parents as much as possible materially and accompanied them to the hospital for walks, the traditional concept of "filial piety" seemed to be an irreparable shortcoming.
Kang Hui's story has triggered people's in-depth thinking about "filial piety". In a rapidly changing modern society, should the definition of "filial piety" also keep pace with the times? Is it necessary to show filial piety to parents through childbearing? Or should true filial piety be to respect the wishes of one's parents while also sticking to one's life choices?
This story also shows us that even a person with a successful career like Kang Hui can feel lost and regretful at some point in his life. It reminds us that while pursuing career success, we should also pay attention to the needs of family and affection, and adjust our plans in time at different stages of life.
Kang Hui's honesty and introspection let us see a real person who is flesh and blood and dares to face his heart, not just a glamorous host in front of the TV. His story teaches us that there are no perfect choices in life, and the key is to learn to find a balance between various roles and constantly adjust your attitude towards life.
In the face of Kang Hui's regrets, do you have similar feelings? How do you balance pursuing career success with fulfilling family responsibilities? Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comment section, and let's explore the new definition of "filial piety" in modern society.