In "Journey to the West", Tang Seng was deeply attracted by the king of his daughter country, but in the face of this beautiful and picturesque queen, he insisted on his beliefs and rejected her love: "I hope Her Majesty the Queen can let me continue to travel west, if there is a chance in the next life, I will."
Tang Seng's promise for the next life made him yearn for it, but he knew that the agreement with the Buddha could not be violated, so he could only endure the pain of giving up the love of his children.
In the life of Tang monk, Chi Chongrui met a woman whose net worth was comparable to that of the king of his daughter country, and he walked with her for more than 30 years.
However, this relationship has always been controversial, and it is even regarded as a "man who eats soft rice" by the outside world. However, is this really the case?
Tang Seng" actor Chi Chongrui has not only attracted much attention in the entertainment industry, but his love life has also aroused strong public attention.
In "Journey to the West", he is a monk who has no distractions and is dedicated to Buddha, a "Tang monk meat" coveted by countless demons, and a sacred figure in the eyes of everyone.
However, in reality, he married a rich woman who was 11 years older than him and had a mediocre appearance.
The outside world has always questioned this relationship, thinking that Chi Chongrui was hitching a ride with Chen Lihua. Since they got married, the family status of the two has been clear at a glance, and the high and low are immediate.
After getting married, Chi Chongrui chose to leave the showbiz he loved and never performed on stage again. Ms. Chen Lihua has a soft spot for Chi Chongrui's image of "Tang Seng" in "Journey to the West", so he insisted on the bald head style for decades.
After Chen Lihua got married, she made four iron rules, the first one, she should not interrupt or say more when she spoke;Second, you must eat at the same table with her, and you can't use chopsticks first.
The third is that you can only lie on your side, not flat;Article 4: No further children may be born. Chi Chongrui gladly accepted these requests and willingly complied with them.
In addition to the public regulations, Chi Chongrui is also very cautious in life. For example, if two people have an argument, he must be the first to bow his head. For example, when he goes out, he always supports Chen Lihua. Even in public, he does it.
In August 2023, Chen Lihua and Chi Chongrui participated in the event. When Chi Chongrui was about to sit down, he found that Chen Lihua had not yet taken a seat, so he immediately dispelled the idea of sitting down and followed Chen Lihua forward.
In terms of seating arrangement, Chen Lihua occupies the core position, while Chi Chongrui can only be on the edge.
Many people believe that Chi Chongrui and Chen Lihua have been working together for more than 30 years, and their marriage should be full of true love. However, judging from some details in life, it seems to reveal some difficulties in Chi Chongrui's marriage.
Chi Chongrui, who has been married for a long time, has always honored Chen Lihua as "chairman" and used "you" as an honorific. Chen Lihua also refers to Chi Chongrui as "Mr. Chi".
In 1984, the hit broadcast of "Journey to the West" made the four masters and apprentices in the play popular, especially the personable "Tang Seng", who became a national idol, and countless fans fell for him.
In the play, Tang Seng showed unwavering determination, which made everyone full of curiosity about his real life and wanted to know what kind of partner he would choose.
Chen Lihua is obsessed with Tang Seng and has a deep love for him. In order to get acquainted with Chi Chongrui, she asked her friend Zhao Lirong for assistance.
After Zhao Lirong played King Che Chi in "Journey to the West", she had a good relationship with Chi Chongrui. Under the mediation of Zhao Lirong, they met.
When Chi Chongrui knew that the mediocre-looking woman in front of him, who was divorced and had four children, and was 11 years older than him, had love for him, he felt very resistant in his heart. However, since this was introduced by an acquaintance, he didn't want to save face on his friend, so he and Chen Lihua began to get in touch.
At that time, Chi Chongrui not only focused on acting, but also often sang in theaters. As a person born in a Peking Opera family and deeply loved Peking Opera, he has a strong interest in singing, so while embarking on the path of an actor, he will occasionally make guest appearances in singing.
After Chi Chongrui and Chen Lihua met, Chen Lihua often went to the theater to support him, and even sometimes chartered the venue. Out of politeness, Chi Chongrui also had to communicate with Chen Lihua more. However, with the in-depth understanding, Chi Chongrui was attracted by Chen Lihua's unique charm and was completely impressed by her.
Chen Lihua was born in the Summer Palace in Beijing and is an authentic Manchu Zhenghuang Banner. Although she did not come from a prestigious family, she created a rich country through her own efforts.
Chen Lihua was poor in her early years, and after dropping out of high school, she began the arduous road of entrepreneurship. After working in a furniture factory and gaining an in-depth understanding of the furniture industry, she decided to start her own company and engage in the furniture business. With her brilliant mind and sincere way of dealing with people, she quickly amassed her first fortune in life.
In 1981, Chen Lihua traveled from Beijing to Hong Kong, and with her unique business vision, she quickly set her sights on the real estate industry. With an extensive network of contacts, she has achieved great success in the real estate field and has rapidly accumulated wealth.
With her shrewd vision, Chen Lihua successively invested in 12 villas in Belgium, and then successfully sold them at the highest price, which made her financial strength grow rapidly and laid a solid foundation for her later wealth accumulation. Soon after, Chen Lihua's name appeared on the Forbes list, and she became a high-profile business giant.
After her success in business, Chen Lihua has always cared about her Manchu descendants. Adhering to the concept of inheritance, Chen Lihua auctioned the cultural relics confiscated during the Cultural Revolution at a low price in the name of "goods", and these cultural relics were also displayed in the museum she later established.
Chen Lihua's investment eyes turned to Beijing and threw 4500 million yuan to build Chang'an Club and other projects in the ** area of Chang'an Street.
Chen Lihua has increased investment and diversified development, not only in the field of real estate, but also involved in high-end clubs, high-end apartments, property management, hotel management, tourism, commerce, network information, aviation services and other fields, and has set up branches in Australia and Southeast Asia.
Chen Lihua has devoted a lot of effort to the Northern Lights, and has successively purchased a number of first-class lots around Wangfujing, spent 500 million yuan to build Liyuan Apartment, 2 billion to build Lishan Building, and 5 billion to invest in the construction of Fuhuayuan Community, which covers an area of 560,000 square meters. And that's just part of Chen's business empire.
In 1999, Chen Lihua invested 200 million yuan to establish the China Rosewood Museum. There are more than 300 pieces of Qing-style furniture in the museum, and the remaining more than 2,000 pieces are produced by her own factory, all of which are rare rosewood boutiques, carefully carved and made by famous artists.
She even bought all the red sandalwood from Southeast Asia, showing great courage. Chen Lihua herself said: "The proceeds from the property will be used to support the development of the Rosewood Museum.
In 2008, Ms. Chen Lihua carefully restored 16 old Beijing city gates and 10 corner towers according to the ratio of 1:10 using red sandalwood and sunken wood as raw materials, and her works were rated as intangible cultural heritage by the state.
Chen Lihua's business spirit deeply attracted Chi Chongrui.
It's not easy to make a name for herself in the mall, let alone a woman, and she does it so well.
In addition, in addition to Chen Lihua's talent in business, she is also full of love for traditional Chinese culture, and it can even be said that Peking Opera is her favorite, and the interests of the two can be said to be a perfect match.
Chen Lihua is decisive and powerful, Chi Chongrui is meticulous and introverted, and the combination of the two is like a godsend.
Chen Lihua has always remained silent about the outside world's speculation about the relationship between her and "Mr. Chi" and has never been affected by it. In an interview, she responded to these topics, but it did not change her feelings for Mr. Chi.
Chen Lihua emphasized that it was rumored that Mr. Chi did not have a high status in the family, but this was not the case. She insisted on making rules, not only for Mr. Chi, but also for everyone in the family.
As a descendant of the Manchu ethnic group, she understands the importance of family traditions, so despite the family's decline, there are still some rules to follow.
When asked why she never called each other by her first name in marriage, Chen Lihua expressed her opinion: "It's just a title, I've always called Mr. Chi that way since I met him. And she called me the chairman, which also had an element of banter, and I got Xi used to it after a long time. ”
Marriage and love are like drinking water, and they know their own warmth and coldness. If Chi Chongrui was not out of true love, how could he dedicate his best years to a woman?If it's just for money, then at the moment when the money arrives, he has become an old man who is about to enter the earth, what is he trying to do?
For a man who doesn't have children of his own, if it's not true love, what is he pursuing?In addition, it is completely understandable for Chi Chongrui to support Chen Lihua when she is out of the house, after all, she is over eighty years old, what should she do if she falls?
Chi Chongrui and Chen Lihua's marriage has been controversial for many years, but no matter how the outside world speculates, the two have always had a deep relationship and support each other.
Therefore, whether it is love or marriage, there are different forms of expression, as long as both parties truly love each other and enjoy it, we can only send the best wishes.