He published a poetry collection at the age of 5, was admitted to Peking University at the age of 13, studied in the United States at the age of 18, and became the youngest doctoral graduate of Harvard at the age of 27.
It isChinese prodigy Tian Xiaofeiis also the envy of countless Chinese parents for "other people's children".
Tian Xiaofei's life before the age of 27 was recognized and envied by everyone, but her choice after the age of 28 suffered a lot of criticism.
Is the fate of a Chinese prodigy to immigrate to the United States and marry an old American man? The Chinese people said that they could not accept it, and even Tian Xiaofei's parents were very opposed to it for a while.
So what is Tian Xiaofei's life like?
"One of China's top prodigies" and "Haizi's mentor and friend"., a random label on Tian Xiaofei is enough to shock the world.
What made everyone's jaws drop even more was that,After she succeeded in her studies at home and abroad, her destination turned out to be marrying an old man who was over half a hundred years old.
"He and I share a common language and a common love for Chinese culture, so I don't regret it. ”
Whether at the wedding or in daily interviews, Tian Xiaofei will use this sentence to defend her marriage and fight back against those who are not optimistic about her life.
All along, she has been walking her own path in such a stubborn way, just like when she was a child.
Tian Xiaofei was born in Harbin in 1971 to an ordinary working family, and the family moved to Tianjin soon after due to the needs of her parents' work.
Both parents are ordinary people, but Tian Xiaofei's genes are buried in other things-She has a great talent for literature, and at the age of two she liked to read pictures in books, and by the age of three she could read paragraphs of texts.
The father discovered his child's talent and began to raise his daughter. When she was 4 years old, Tian Xiaofei wrote a short poem for the first time, and her father was overjoyed and immediately guided her on this road. With the encouragement of her parents, Tian Xiaofei's creative enthusiasm was out of control.
When she was in elementary school, Tian Xiaofei showed a concentration and thinking ability that was different from ordinary people.
At the age of 10, she could read the ancient Chinese versions of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Dream of Red Mansions", and when she was in junior high school, she could study "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "A Tale of Two Cities".
In addition, the poems written by Tian Xiaofei began to be invested in various newspapers, and at the age of 13, "Tianjin**" published Tian Xiaofei's first poem, and many Tianjin titans also found this prodigy, such asWillow Creek
Liu Xi came to Tian Xiaofei's house to talk to him, and he found that this woman was very talented, and her talent was even more amazing, so he instructed:"You must go on this road and contribute to the promotion of our traditional culture. ”
Obviously, in the eyes of literary masters, Tian Xiaofei is not a child, but a very promising star.
Tian Xiaofei, who became popular in Tianjin, was soon known by the admissions office of Peking University, and in the same year, she ushered in the first peak of her lifeGo to Peking University to study.
When tall college students shuttle around the campus, Tian Xiaofei usually carries a schoolbag like a little potato, shuttling between the dormitory and the library. She was too young to talk to anyone else, so she could only wander in her own world and bury her head in the sea of books.
During the time spent immersed in the library, Tian Xiaofei gained supreme satisfaction and also got an extremely precious friendHaizi.
Haizi is a literary scholar and poetry expert, and Tian Xiaofei felt only extremely honored to meet her, and she immediately became friends with her, and since then, the two have often exchanged views on the future, literature, and life in the library.
Haizi is a very warm poet, and he often encourages Tian Xiaofei to write poetry. With the support of her friends, Tian Xiaofei's literary path is getting farther and farther.
At the age of 18, Tian Xiaofei experienced a major blow in her life:Haizi committed suicide by lying on the rails.
She never imagined that her best friend and spiritual mentor would suddenly leave.
Haizi's death gave Tian Xiaofei a great mental blow, and this sentimental girl was addicted to grief for a long time and couldn't extricate herself.
Tian Xiaofei is obsessed with books and has no intention of living. Those jumping words and active emotions once again evoked her hope for the future:"Facing the sea, spring blossoms. Since you're not done, I'll take you to see the sea. ”
In front of the floor-to-ceiling window, Tian Xiaofei planted a wish, she wanted to take the soul of her good friend to go outside to see.
At the age of 18, Tian Xiaofei went to the United States to studyNebraska State University, USA。Knowledgeable, she quickly earned her master's degree and continued to studyHarvard University
20-year-old Tian Xiaofei is full of spirit, and she has climbed the insurmountable peak of her peers in the first half of their lives.
Tian Xiaofei at Harvard is undoubtedly lucky, she not only obtained a doctorate, but also ushered in her future loveMr. Owen.
Owen was Tian Xiaofei's mentor, a man of great knowledge and gentleness. Ever since he saw Tian Xiaofei in class, this old man who loves Chinese culture has been deeply attracted to him.
Once, after class, Owen wrote a note to Tian Xiaofei:"I want to ** Chinese culture with you, do you think it's okay? ”
Tian Xiaofei was pleasantly surprised, it was rare to have such a bosom friend in a foreign country. So the two contacted and went to the library, and they had a long discussion about Chinese culture and masterpieces.
"The more you read, the freer you are"., Tian Xiaofei summed up her literary career like this. Teacher Owen looked at the girl who was talking endlessly in front of him, and he suddenly felt that his heart's desire was on the other side.
In 1998, 27-year-old Tian Xiaofei received a doctorate from Harvard University.
Many friends were happy for her, and everyone agreed to go hiking together, and Mr. Owen was invited to go with her. On the top of the mountain, Teacher Owen suddenly said affectionately to Tian Xiaofei:"I think I fell in love with you when I first met you, and I hope you will promise me to be your husband and we can get married. ”
Seeing the abnormality of her mentor, Tian Xiaofei was so frightened that she fled, and her heart was flustered.
She thought she was just a student, and she never thought that she would entrust her sincerity to others, let alone that she would have a bond with the teacher, so she could only run away on her own. Looking at the students who ran away, Mr. Owen looked lonely, and he knew that there was too much age difference between the two.
Tian Xiaofei ran away, but her heart was pounding, she didn't dare to tell others, let alone her parents. What's even more cramped for her is that if she runs away once now, she won't see the teacher in the future? Tian Xiaofei's heart was in turmoil.
Tian Xiaofei was still bumping into the deer over there, but Teacher Owen had already come to her side:"I'm sorry I offended you, but now I want to talk to you about some questions about "Dream of Red Mansions". ”
Teacher Owen said seriously, Tian Xiaofei had to nod awkwardly, and the two of them no longer said anything else, but conducted ** on literature.
This is Owen's roundabout strategy, he knows that if he rashly mentions the matter of marriage again, Tian Xiaofei will definitely be scared away. So he simply didn't mention this first, and just said something that Tian Xiaofei liked.
Under Owen's offensive, Tian Xiaofei was melted by the gentle old man in front of her day by day, and she felt that the other party was a gentleman, so she could try to take the initiative to get closer to him.
As time passed, Tian Xiaofei fell in love with her mentor, and one day she suddenly realized that she was inseparable from Owen.
Therefore, she immediately told her parents on the other side of the ocean the news. As she expected, her parents were furious and said with a cold face, "If you dare to be with that old man, don't go home!" ”
Tian Xiaofei had thought about it for a long time, so she also responded fiercely:"I just love him, and I must marry him. ”
Even if she encountered many obstacles, Tian Xiaofei did not give up, and Owen also encouraged her:"Don't be afraid, we'll face it together. ”
Subsequently, Owen called Tian's parents and told how the two helped each other in life and how they achieved each other at work. In the end, the parents had to agree with their daughter's insistence.
In 1999, Tian Xiaofei, a talented woman of a generation, married 53-year-old Owen, who became a Chinese-American and also obtained a green card.
However, there was a lot of scolding in China:"The country cultivates you, but you go to contribute to foreign countries, and you also say that the artistic value and literary achievements of "Golden Vase Plum" will be higher than that of "Dream of Red Mansions", you must be a parallel import expert! ”
There is a lot of discussion about Tian Xiaofei in China, and she is very sad in the United States, but Owen came to his wife's side:"They are all wrong, and time will tell you that everything you say is right. ”
Her husband's support gave Tian Xiaofei great action to attack the field of literature, and she wrote day after day and persevered. In 2006, Tian Xiaofei becameThe youngest Chinese professor at Harvard University
When she became famous, she finally chose to return to China to take a look.
After getting off the plane, she immediately flew to her hometown with her husband. With Owen's efforts, Tian Xiaofei's parents also had to be shaken. Tian Xiaofei, who was recognized by her parents, was very happy, and she deliberately stayed at home with her parents for a few months before taking her husband to the United States again.
In this way, Tian Xiaofei has traveled back and forth between China and the United States many times over the years, adding new life and vitality to the academic community.
In 2016, Tian Xiaofei reappeared in Beijing, and her husband Owen was also beside her.
At that time, people couldn't remember how old Tian Xiaofei was when she went to Peking University, and when she became a talented woman. What everyone knows is that she has brought too much fresh vitality to Chinese literature and is a famous scholar.
Tian Xiaofei's promotion of Chinese culture in foreign countries and the spread of China's influence are enough to make everyone respect her, but as for what kind of nationality she chooses and what kind of person she marries, these are not in everyone's consideration.
The change of people's views on prodigies and their tolerance show the increasingly progressive tolerance and humanistic care of the Chinese people, which is the progress of the times and the tolerance of Chinese culture.