In recent years, it has been common for people on the Internet to have an extra advantage in life. This topic has sparked a lot of lively discussion, however, the conclusions are similar for the most part.
In fact, good-looking people are indeed more likely to be treated kindly in life. Even world champions, people with outstanding looks are usually more popular.
For example, looking back at 2017, the retired gymnastics champion Zhang Chenglong and his rich girlfriend entered the palace of marriage, which attracted widespread attention. The reason why they met was actually because Zhang Chenglong's appearance attracted each other, so that the other party took the initiative to pursue and come together.
So, how did the couple first meet?What is their life like now?
In May 1989, Zhang Chenglong was born in Zibo, Shandong. The family conditions are average, but his parents did their best to nurture him.
At a very young age, his parents paid attention to his diet, consuming the necessary protein every day, and milk and eggs became essential foods on his daily table.
As a result, Zhang Chenglong's height stands out significantly among his peers. In 1995, the coach of the Zibo gymnastics team came to his school to select potential gymnasts. Zhang Chenglong stood out with his outstanding height and superior physique. After consulting with his parents, the coach decided to send him to the gymnastics team for professional training.
Zhang Chenglong has been diligent and hardworking since he was a child, coupled with his physical advantages, he soon made a name for himself in the gymnastics team. At the same time, the coach of the Shandong diving team also noticed him.
In 1998, the coach of the diving team suggested that he switch to diving, believing that he had more potential to develop in diving. So, Zhang Chenglong transferred to the diving team for a month of training. Despite his impressive performance, he preferred gymnastics and eventually insisted on returning to the gymnastics team, ending a short diving session.
In 2002, Zhang Chenglong entered the national training team with excellent results, but was not selected by the national team in the selection.
At the age of 16, he failed to achieve the desired results due to his height. For gymnasts, being too tall can sometimes affect performance, which is a great blow to Zhang Chenglong.
After the National Games, Zhang Chenglong wanted to quit the team, but he was not an ordinary person, and he had few other options. Since he was a young gymnast and trained in the team, he missed the Xi time of ordinary children.
Zhang's parents and coach did not blame him for failure, but encouraged and comforted him and made him decide to persevere for another year. In 2008, at the National Gymnastics Championships, Zhang Chenglong won 14A score of 925 won the second place in the horizontal bar competition.
This dazzling result attracted the attention of national team coach Chen Xiong. After investigation, Chen Xiong believed that Zhang Chenglong was a precious seedling, and his attitude was sincere, and he decided to introduce him into the national team.
In 2009, he participated in the National Games, and although he did not achieve ideal results, his performance improved significantly. In the following years, he always followed the instructions of his coach and actively trained in gymnastics.
At the 2010 World Championships, Zhang Chenglong won the first gold medal of his career, showing his strength. Then at the 2014 World Championships, he won the men's team championship for the Chinese gymnastics team again.
However, at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Zhang Chenglong's performance was not as expected. In an interview, he explained that because there are many points deduction factors for the horizontal bar, he deliberately lowered the difficulty when choosing the event.
Despite his defeat at the Rio Olympics, Zhang Chenglong understands the importance of mentality. He didn't sink, but by adjusting his mentality, he threw himself into his daily training.
In the subsequent National Games, Zhang Chenglong successfully entered the final with his past experience and hard work. Although he is already a veteran of the gymnastics world, he still shows veteran experience and consistency in the competition, finishing at 14A high score of 733 won the championship.
In 2008, Zhang Chenglong won the National Gymnastics Championships, and since then he has taken a new step in the workplace and emotional world.
At the celebration banquet that year, Zhang Chenglong had a relationship with Zhao Ziyan. Zhang Chenglong, who was appreciated by Zhao Ziyan, attracted her attention with his excellent appearance. However, at that time the two did not develop further.
Until Zhang Chenglong participated in the London Olympics, fate made the two meet again in London.
Zhao Ziyan is convinced that there is an indescribable fate between the two. Being able to reunite in a foreign country is a providential arrangement for Zhao Ziyan.
Zhao Ziyan was impressed by Zhang Chenglong's down-to-earth reliability and outstanding appearance, as well as the aura of a world champion. At a party in London, Zhao Ziyan asked Zhang Chenglong for ***
Subsequently, Zhao Ziyan took the initiative to keep in touch with Zhang Chenglong. The two go out on frequent dates, have dinner together, and enjoy movies.
At that time, Zhang Chenglong didn't realize what Zhao Ziyan thought about him. There is a huge difference in the life circles of the two sides, and Zhang Chenglong thought that Zhao Ziyan was only invited frequently out of curiosity about athletes.
However, after meeting several times, Zhao Ziyan directly confessed to Zhang Chenglong. This is the first time in Zhang Chenglong's life to face a girl's confession, which makes him a little at a loss.
In the past, Zhang Chenglong mainly came into contact with fellow athletes, and he didn't know how to get along with celebrities like Zhao Ziyan.
However, Zhao Ziyan did not give up easily. She continued to pursue him, launching a fierce pursuit offensive against him. As the saying goes, "women chase men compartment yarns", this scene is aptly shown to this couple.
Under Zhao Ziyan's constant pursuit, Zhang Chenglong quickly fell in love, and the two came together smoothly. After becoming a boyfriend and girlfriend, Zhang Chenglong's understanding of Zhao Ziyan also changed.
As time went by, the two got along better and better, and Zhang Chenglong's feelings for Zhao Ziyan deepened day by day. In 2015, with the help of a friend, he screened a marriage proposal** on a big screen in the city center and proposed to his girlfriend on the spot.
After Zhao Ziyan was with Zhang Chenglong, she also tried to understand the sport of gymnastics, and when Zhang Chenglong lost the competition, she would give encouragement and comfort.
Zhang Chenglong is an introvert, and he knows that his wife's company and encouragement are of great significance to his monotonous training life.
Now, although Zhang Chenglong, the Olympic champion who was once sought after for his appearance, has said goodbye to the gymnastics arena, he has become a gymnastics coach.
Life with his wife is very happy. In 2017, the two welcomed the arrival of a new life, and their life was happy and their relationship was stable.
Summary: Looking back on Zhang Chenglong's life, whether he succeeds in career or love, it comes from his sincere and firm attitude and unremitting efforts.
Behind every movement of every athlete on the field, there are sweat and tears that others can't see. There are many athletes like Zhang Chenglong, and whether they win the championship or not, they all deserve applause and respect off the field.