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preface

have you ever thought that in this society where people are supposed to get married and have kids at 30, there are people who can live to be 62 and still remain single?

what’s even more surprising is that this person is the cctv celebrity we are familiar with!

how does he make a choice between career and love? is his life really as lonely and desolate as the outside world imagines?

let us walk into zhang hongmin's world and uncover the mystery of this "non-marriageist".

a childhood under strict family education

zhang hongmin was born into an intellectual family in beijing. his father is a famous physicist and his mother is an outstanding chemistry professor.

growing up in such a family of scholars, zhang hongmin's childhood was not as carefree as other children.

every morning, when other children were still in sweet dreams, young zhang hongmin was awakened by his father and started his day's study.

as the seasons change, zhang hongmin's holiday life is very different from that of his peers.

while other children were having fun, his parents arranged an intensive study schedule for him.

sometimes, he would secretly envy those friends who were chasing and playing in the yard, but whenever he saw his parents' expectant eyes, he would silently return to his desk.

this strict educational method may seem excessive to others, but it is precisely this environment that has cultivated zhang hongmin's rigorous, serious and perfectionist character.

when he was in elementary school, he was always the best in the class and his test scores were often among the best.

the beginning of the dream of broadcasting

who would have thought that this "academic master" who was highly expected would actually develop a strong interest in broadcasting?

this story begins when zhang hongmin was 14 years old.

that day, he was watching tv news as usual, and was suddenly attracted by the steady and powerful voice of the host.

at that moment, it seemed as if something was quietly sprouting in his heart.

from then on, zhang hongmin began to secretly imitate the announcer's posture and tone in front of the mirror.

however, zhang hongmin's parents expected him to go to tsinghua university and inherit the family's academic tradition.

faced with the upcoming college entrance examination, zhang hongmin fell into deep trouble.

should i follow my parents' wishes or follow my own dreams?

finally, on the day of filling out the application form, zhang hongmin plucked up the courage and chose beijing broadcasting institute (now communication university of china).

this decision not only demonstrated his firm personal will, but also opened a new chapter in his life.

at first, his parents were very confused and even refused to talk to zhang hongmin.

but seeing their son's determined eyes, they finally chose to support him.

years at beijing broadcasting institute: watering dreams with sweat

in 1980, 18-year-old zhang hongmin entered the beijing broadcasting institute.

when he first arrived at the campus, he was deeply attracted by the strong artistic atmosphere.

however, ideals are full and reality is skinny.

when he first entered school, zhang hongmin found that his mandarin was not standard, which made him feel very stressed.

but he was not discouraged, instead he worked harder.

every morning, when the campus is still immersed in sleep, zhang hongmin’s lonely figure can always be seen on the playground.

he practiced the pronunciation over and over until his tongue became numb.

his classmates jokingly called him "morning reader", but zhang hongmin didn't care about the teasing.

in class, zhang hongmin absorbed knowledge eagerly.

he not only listened carefully, but also often asked questions to the teacher.

once, he even chased a professor from the broadcasting department and asked him questions all the way from the teaching building to the cafeteria entrance.

in addition to studying, zhang hongmin also actively participates in various practical activities.

he joined the school's radio station and began trying to produce programs.

although his initial works were so immature that they made people laugh, he was not discouraged. instead, he learned from them and kept improving.

during his four years in college, zhang hongmin watered his dreams with sweat.

while other students were having fun during the holidays, he chose to stay in school and continue practicing.

this spirit of hard work laid a solid foundation for his future career.

cctv career: from behind the scenes to the front stage

in 1984, with his passion for broadcasting, zhang hongmin finally joined cctv.

however, there is always a gap between ideal and reality.

when he first joined the company, he did not get the opportunity to appear on camera, but was assigned to work behind the scenes as a text editor.

faced with such an arrangement, zhang hongmin was not discouraged.

he knows very well that the glamour on stage is inseparable from the hard work behind the scenes.

he devoted himself to his work, striving for perfection in every manuscript, and often pondered over a punctuation mark.

in 1986, he finally got the chance to appear on tv and became the substitute host of the "xinwen broadcast".

the first time zhang hongmin sat in front of the anchor desk, he was so nervous that his palms were sweating.

but when the camera was pointed at him, he immediately got into the state, his voice was steady and powerful, and his expression was natural and generous.

this appearance received unanimous praise, and zhang hongmin's career began to take off.

in the following years, zhang hongmin treated every broadcast with meticulous attitude.

whether it was breaking news or just general reporting, he gave it his all.

sometimes, in order to find out the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word, he would look up a dictionary or even consult a language expert.

in 2009, zhang hongmin won cctv's highest honor, the "golden microphone" award.

standing on the podium and looking back on the past, he was filled with emotion.

this award is not only the highest recognition of his career, but also a recognition of his perseverance over the past 25 years.

the mystery of not getting married: the choice between career and love

while zhang hongmin's career is booming, his love life has always been a mystery.

there are many different opinions about this. some people speculate that he has been hurt in love, while others doubt his sexual orientation.

faced with these speculations, zhang hongmin remained silent.

it was not until 2010, in a rare personal interview, that zhang hongmin revealed the reason why he did not marry.

he admitted that when he was young, he devoted all his energy to his career and was worried that his relationship would affect his work, so he chose not to get married.

behind this choice is his extreme love for his profession and sense of responsibility.

he believes that since he cannot devote himself to a relationship wholeheartedly, staying single is actually a manifestation of responsibility to others.

however, this decision is not without cost.

whenever he went home for the chinese new year, zhang hongmin always felt a little guilty when faced with questions from his parents.

as he grew older, zhang hongmin also wavered.

when he was 40 years old, a woman came into his life.

the two got along very well and seemed to see hope of starting a family.

however, when work and love conflicted, zhang hongmin chose his career.

this relationship ultimately ended in failure, which made him more determined to remain single.

retirement life: another kind of winner in life

in 2014, 53-year-old zhang hongmin bid farewell to the stage of "news broadcast", bringing his brilliant hosting career to a perfect end.

many people wondered whether zhang hongmin would feel lonely after retirement, but the truth was surprising.

after retirement, zhang hongmin was not as lonely as outsiders imagined.

on the contrary, his life was rich and vibrant.

he transferred the passion he had previously put into his work to every aspect of his life.

first of all, zhang hongmin fell in love with gardening.

he planted all kinds of flowers and plants in his home and raised several ornamental fish.

every morning, he takes good care of these "green friends".

secondly, zhang hongmin actively participates in community activities.

he joined the community's tai chi class and could be seen in the community square every morning.

gradually, he became the "exclusive" dj for the square dance uncles, responsible for selecting music.

this made him feel the joy of retirement life.

the most surprising thing is that this "old naughty boy" also started playing short videos.

encouraged by his nephew, zhang hongmin opened a personal account to share his daily life.

from cooking to morning exercises, from reading to travel experiences, the content of his videos is rich and varied.

although he doesn't have many fans, he enjoys it.

in the summer of 2023, a photo of zhang hongmin eating ice cream alone on the streets abroad sparked heated discussion.

some people think this highlights his loneliness in his later years, but if you think about it carefully, isn't this actually a free and easy lifestyle?

conclusion

zhang hongmin's life story shows us a lifestyle different from the traditional one.

with his brilliant 32-year career and colorful later life, he demonstrated what a true winner in life is.

in this diverse society, everyone has the right to choose his or her own path in life.

whether you are married or not, as long as you live out your true self and pursue inner happiness, that is the best life.

zhang hongmin’s choice may give us some inspiration: there is no standard answer in life, only by bravely following your heart can you bloom with the most beautiful brilliance.