preface
In an office in Los Angeles, Mr. Li, 34, is working intently on documents. She has a family photo on her desk with a big smile and standing with her mother and stepfather. On the walls of the office are several paintings drawn by herself, which are full of warmth and art.
During the lunch break, Li Si walked alone to a nearby café, ordered a latte, and quietly flipped through a book on psychology. There was a hint of melancholy in her eyes, but there was also perseverance. This seemingly ordinary afternoon hides an untold story. What kind of experience has shaped today's independent Li Si?
My childhood
Li Si's childhood was supposed to be a good time full of laughter, but it was clouded by the divorce of his parents. In 1991, Li Si, who was only 3 years old, could not fully understand what happened, only that his father Jet Li suddenly left home. She and her sister were sent to their grandmother's house and began a life without their father.
In the old house in Beijing, Li Si and his sister often snuggled together, staring at the door, expecting his father's figure to appear. But fortunately, his mother and grandmother took good care of him, and he didn't deliberately mention his father. Li Si gradually understood.
Li Si's childhood, although there were regrets, but also gains, she learned to be independent and learned to be strong.
She feels that life is not all gloom. Because during these difficult years, Li Si's mother Huang Qiuyan has always been her strongest backing. Despite being in a foreign country, Huang Qiuyan still tried her best to give her daughter love and support. Li Si's grandmother and aunt also gave her warmth and care. It is the love of these relatives that allows Li Si to find the strength to continue to move forward in the difficult situation.
Although the shadow of childhood is deep, will it become a shackle for Li Si's life? On the road of growth, how will she face this past?
Adolescence
Li Si, who entered her teenage years, became more and more conflicted, and she began to refuse to answer her father's phone calls and disdain the gifts sent by her father. This alienation is not so much a protest against the father as it is more of a protection of the self.
However, a turning point in life came in 2005. Mother Huang Qiuyan remarried, bringing a new family environment to Li Si. At first, Li Si was cautious about his stepfather, fearing that history would repeat itself. But her stepfather's gentleness and kindness gradually melted her defenses. In this newly formed family, Li Si felt the warmth that he had not felt for a long time, and he began to learn to trust others again.
Despite the easing of family ties, Li Si still devoted most of his energy to his studies. She understands that only by her own efforts can she get rid of the label of "second generation star" and gain true independence. During his high school years, Li Si showed excellent academic ability, especially in art and literature. This not only won her the appreciation of her teachers, but also laid the foundation for her personal development in the future.
In 2006, at the age of 18, Li Si made an important decision: to study in United States. This decision was made not only to pursue better educational resources, but also to stay away from the attention of the domestic media and find your own life path. In a foreign country, Li Si began a new chapter in her life, she studied hard, actively participated in campus activities, and gradually found her interests.
As a teenager, Li Si constantly searched for a balance between family, academics and personal growth. Her heart is still full of contradictions and struggles, but she has gradually formed an independent personality in the process. However, can the shadow of childhood really dissipate completely? As an adult, how will Li Si face his past and future?
Self-redemption in adulthood
As an adult, Li Si chose an independent path. She resolutely decided to stay in the United States instead of returning to China to rely on her father's fame. This decision stems from her quest for self-worth. Li Si knows that only by truly relying on himself can he get rid of the label of "Jet Li's daughter" and find his own life positioning.
After graduating from college in 2010, Li Si worked for a cultural company in Los Angeles. With her talent and hard work, she quickly gained a firm foothold in the company. At work, Li Si has shown excellent creative ability and communication skills, and has gradually become the backbone of the company. Several cultural projects she has participated in and planned have received good responses, and these achievements have helped Li Si find confidence and a sense of achievement.
At the same time, the relationship between Li Si and his father Jet Li is also slowly improving. As he grew older, Li Si began to try to look at the past with a more mature eye. The enlightenment of her mother, Huang Qiuyan, also played a positive role, she made Li Si understand the complexity of marriage and the choices of her parents.
On Christmas Day 2010, Li Si took the initiative to send a greeting card to her father, which was the first time she had taken the initiative to contact his father in many years. Although it was only a small gesture, it opened the door to father-daughter communication. Jet Li also began to care more about his daughter's life, and despite the distance, their communication gradually increased.
In this process of self-redemption, Li Si gradually found inner peace.
Li Si's emotional world
Li Si's emotional world is like a labyrinth, complex and elusive. Childhood experiences left a deep imprint on her and directly influenced her views on marriage. Even at the age of 33, Li Si still chooses to be single and maintains a cautious attitude towards marriage.
At work, Li Si is an excellent team member who is good at communication and can get along well with her colleagues.
Li Si's emotional world is a complex picture, full of hesitation, longing, and hope. She is constantly torn between self-preservation and emotional needs, trying to find a balance.
Jet Li and his daughters
Jet Li's different attitudes towards different daughters are like a mirror, reflecting his complex inner world. For the eldest daughter Li Si, Jet Li's concern is on the material level. Pay child support on time and be concerned about emotional companionship. This kind of intimacy made Li Si always feel familiar and strange when he was growing up.
In contrast, Jet Li showed a very different attitude towards the young daughters born to Li Zhi. When his youngest daughter became depressed at the age of 13, Jet Li immediately put down his work and devoted himself to taking care of his daughter. Not only did he accompany his daughter through difficult times, but he also actively supported her in exploring her personal interests, and even delved into Tibetan Buddhism as a result.
epilogue
Li Si's upbringing provides a unique perspective for the "second generation of stars" group. She chose to stay away from her father's aura and work independently in a foreign country, showing a strong sense of self and survival ability.
This choice is not only an affirmation of the self, but also a challenge to the stereotypes of society. Li Si's story tells us that not all of the "second generation of stars" were born with golden keys, and they also have their own troubles and struggles.
Her story may inspire more young people in similar situations to face life's challenges and find their own path in life. However, we can't help but ask: under the "shadow" of the halo of celebrities, how can the "second generation of stars" truly realize their self-worth?
Information sources:
"Interview with Yang Lan" Jet Li
"Luyu has an appointment" Jet Li
Baidu Encyclopedia Jet Li, Li Si