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in the late 1990s, a costume drama called "my fair princess" set off a "princess storm" across the country due to its outstanding writing team and excellent production standards. zhou jie, who played the role of "fulkang" in the drama, became a household name overnight, ushering in the heyday of his acting career.

however, just when he was at the peak of his glory, a series of public opinion storms hit him one after another, and finally zhou jie chose to stay away from the entertainment industry, live in seclusion in the countryside, and lead a peaceful life.

a rough family background prompts people to grow up

zhou jie was born in 1970 in an ordinary xi'an family. due to his parents' work, he was sent to shanghai to live with his grandmother when he was 4 years old, and he was separated from his parents since childhood.

in order to cultivate his child's independence, zhou jie's father was very strict in his education. according to his recollection, his father once locked zhou jie at home for three years and only let him read some comic books to pass the time. later, even when he went to school, his father would check his homework at any time, and he would be physically punished if he made any mistakes.

this strict education method once made zhou jie fear his father, but it also trained his independence. with solid basic knowledge and diligent learning attitude, zhou jie ranked among the top students in shanghai theatre academy and was recognized as a talented "student bully".

in 1991, after graduating from the performance department of shanghai theatre academy, zhou jie was assigned to work at the shanghai national theatre as he wished. in that era when stage resources were scarce, it was rare to be able to join the national team. with his outstanding acting skills, zhou jie quickly became famous in the academy and was appreciated by his predecessors.

"princess pearl" opened the peak of career

in 1992, the 28-year-old zhou jie participated in his first film and television work "ruan lingyu". although it was only a small role, his superb acting skills still left a deep impression on director stanley kwan.

five years later, in 1997, when zhou jie had achieved some success at the national theatre, stanley kwan's costume drama "my fair princess" was about to be filmed. stanley kwan, who had high regard for zhou jie, did not hesitate to recruit him into the cast to play the role of "fulkang" in the play.

with his outstanding appearance and solid stage experience, zhou jie was able to handle the filming of "my fair princess" with ease. interestingly, since many taiwanese actors at that time had stiff mandarin pronunciation, zhou jie corrected their pronunciation on the spot many times, which helped a lot.

as soon as "my fair princess" was broadcast, it immediately received unprecedented attention and praise. as one of the male protagonists, zhou jie naturally became a household name overnight. in order to create the image of "fulkang" who was handsome and elegant, the crew did not hesitate to let zhou jie fall off the horse twice in the play, suffering serious injuries.

thanks to the outstanding performance of the drama, several sequels of "my fair princess" were filmed in the following years, and zhou jie also appeared frequently in the series. his career was at its peak.

public opinion storm hinders future

at the peak of their careers at the end of 1997, a scene in which jay chou forcefully kissed the female lead ruby lin in a drama sparked huge controversy. although the parties involved repeatedly refuted the rumor, the online discussion about the incident intensified, leading to the two being "banned" by their staff.

then, the costume drama "young justice bao" aired in 2000 pushed zhou jie to the forefront again. this year, the media broke the news that the young and energetic zhou jie had repeatedly criticized the acting skills of his senior actor chen daoming outside the play, which angered the latter and led to him being "banned".

zhou jie never responded to the question. but in fact, there was a clear gap in his film and television works in the following years. in 2007 and 2008, he was exposed to negative news for sexually assaulting an actress during filming and for hitting someone with his car and then fleeing the scene.

this series of public opinion events undoubtedly brought a devastating blow to zhou jie's career prospects. in addition, he was exhausted both physically and mentally, and finally chose to completely withdraw from the entertainment industry in 2009 and lived in seclusion in the countryside.

seeking spiritual peace in a secluded farm

after leaving the entertainment industry, zhou jie gave up his original lifestyle and started to engage in agriculture in the countryside. he purchased hundreds of acres of land in a secluded village on the outskirts of xi'an and began to grow organic rice on a large scale.

zhou jie has now lived a pastoral life, which is completely different from his past life of being a star. he can plant rice and harvest rice by himself, or walk alone in the fields. away from the hustle and bustle and the pursuit, he finally found peace of mind.

when the media went to interview him, they saw zhou jie working in the fields. although he was over 50 years old, his expression was still so pure and simple, just like an ordinary farmer.

he talked about his transformation and said: "when i was acting, i also wanted to live an ordinary life. now i am living that kind of life. although the conditions are very ordinary compared to the glamorous life in the past, i am very content. it is enough to have enough food and sleep well."

the organic rice grown by zhou jie is widely praised. in order to ensure the quality, he adopted a "special supply system" and the products have limited sales channels. some of the best quality rice is personally checked by zhou jie, and only those who are approved by him can buy it.

charity shows the nature of kindness

although he has taken the initiative to stay away from the world of fame and fortune, jay chou's kind nature has not been submerged. over the years, he has been quietly participating in various public welfare undertakings and giving back to society in his own way.

when a reporter interviewed him, he said that zhou jie has been donating relief supplies to the local poor areas in shaanxi, but he never publicized it. he interpreted the life philosophy of "love without boundaries" with his actions.

in addition, despite his considerable wealth, jay chou still lives a low-key and simple life. he spends most of his income on charity and even donates his farm tools. in the face of all the praise and donations, he simply said: "it's nothing great, i'm just doing my best."

it is this kind of outstanding character and wise attitude towards life that prevented jay chou from being completely defeated by public opinion even in the most difficult period. his charity activities not only convey the power of goodness, but also reflect the positive energy that celebrities should have.

it can be said that zhou jie has interpreted the precious qualities of a "hermit" with his life. abandoning the pursuit of fame and profit, he quietly returns to nature, just to pursue his own inner peace; at the same time, he has never forgotten his responsibility to repay society, and uses his meager strength to convey love and kindness.

at the moment when zhou jie was entangled with both past glory and negative events, his future was questionable. however, it was precisely with his inner qualities of tranquility, tenacity and kindness that he finally resolved the many troubles from the outside world and lived the life he wanted.

from chasing fame and fortune to being indifferent and peaceful, he truly achieved the highest state of life of "tranquility leads to far-reaching". this generation of national actors finally created a brand new image of "hermit", witnessing the separation and reunion of the life of an entertainer.