In 2012, in a program called "Very Amazing" on Jiangsu Satellite TV, an old man named Fang Shide publicly stated that he was the half-brother of international action superstar Jackie Chan.
Fang Shide excitedly and nervously talked about his blood relationship with Jackie Chan. His left hand rubbed involuntarily against the corner of his coat, trying to control his inner agitation. When this news was made public, it caused a national sensation.
Fang Shide, with gray hair and deep eyes, seems to be caught in a distant story. He spoke in a firm tone about his astonishing background, speaking at an even pace and with precise vocabulary.
However, Jackie Chan has long been among the international superstars, worth hundreds of millions, but his brother Fang Shide lives a difficult peasant life in Wuhu, Anhui Province, and can only meet food and clothing.
The two brothers are worth a world of difference, but they met unexpectedly at the same time, which is really providential.
Fang Shide's original intention to participate in the show was very simple, just hoping to find his younger brother Jackie Chan through the show. Because his father has passed away, he hopes to recognize Jackie Chan and fulfill their responsibilities and friendship as brothers.
But he never expected that as soon as he disclosed this news, it would cause such an uproar, and even put Jackie Chan in such an embarrassing situation. He didn't expect that the relationship between the two brothers would have such a serious impact.
In fact, he does not want to bring any negative impact on Jackie Chan's life and career.
At this moment, Fang Shide was very anxious and uneasy, because his reckless actions might cause many unnecessary misunderstandings and controversies. Although he is very eager to recognize Jackie Chan, he is plagued by a sense of powerlessness that he cannot overcome.
In 1914, Fang Daolong was born in a small mountain village in Wuhu, Anhui Province. It's a beautiful place, surrounded by mountains, and fresh air, but life is very hard. Fang Daolong has had a positive motivation for life since he was a child.
At the age of 20, Fang Daolong resolutely left his hometown and went to the big city of Nanjing to start his adventure.
After Fang Daolong arrived in Nanjing, he mainly relied on odd jobs to make a living. He has a straightforward temperament and always does his best to do things, so he is appreciated by his boss. In 1922, 18-year-old Fang Daolong finally ushered in the first marriage in his life.
He married a woman named Yin, who was gentle and graceful, and the two were very compatible, and soon after marriage, they gave birth to two sons. The eldest son was named Fang Shide, and the younger son was named Fang Shisheng.
However, the good times did not last long, and soon after Fang Shisheng was born, Yin fell seriously ill and died soon after, at the age of 22. Grief-stricken, Fang Daolong returned to his hometown of Wuhu with his two young sons, where he was raised by his mother before returning to Nanjing.
During his life in Nanjing, Fang Daolong changed his identity, went incognito, and changed his name to "Chen Zhiping", which means "to spend this life in peace". He secured a small position in Nanjing, and after stabilizing himself, he began to actively prepare for his second marriage.
Eventually, he married his second wife, a lady named Chen. Soon after getting married, the two had a child, Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan was unruly since he was a child, and was later sent to a martial arts school by his father to study and became a martial arts actor.
He rose to fame in the 1970s for his role in the movie "Drunken Fist" and became a world-renowned action superstar.
In 2008, Jackie Chan's father, Fang Daolong, died of cancer in Australia. The news plunged Jackie Chan into deep grief.
Fang Shide and Fang Shisheng, the two brothers in China, are also heartbroken, because they know that their father misses them deeply, and all this can only be buried in the helplessness of the war years.
After learning the news of their father's death, the first reaction of the two older brothers was to hope that they would attend their father's funeral in order to fulfill their responsibilities to their father.
Due to various reasons, Fang Shide and Fang Shisheng were unable to contact their younger brother Jackie Chan, who was abroad, and their wish to attend their father's funeral was not fulfilled. This was deeply painful for the two brothers, who were deeply aware that there was a gap between the brothers, and that they could not even participate in the funeral of their blood father.
In fact, Jackie Chan also felt deep self-blame and pain, but due to the constraints of many external factors, or his father's dying wish always lingering in his heart, he had to make this difficult decision.
After the funeral, he sat alone in front of his father's grave, tears flowing, and the grief in his heart could not be calmed for a long time. During that time, Jackie Chan fell into deep self-blame and pain that he couldn't get rid of.
Jackie Chan felt deeply remorseful and struggled for a long time, but in 2013, he made an important decision - he had to take the initiative to contact his two brothers and recognize them.
This period of time was difficult and painful for Jackie Chan. He repeatedly pondered whether his decision would cause more harm to the two brothers. However, the family affection that blood is thicker than water, and the deep affection with the brother, finally overcame all concerns.
With the encouragement of his family, he mustered up the courage to contact his two elder brothers, Fang Shide and Fang Shisheng.
*, Jackie Chan emotionally expressed his desire to recognize each other. Although the two elder brothers were a little aggrieved, they finally forgave the younger brother and gladly accepted his invitation.
In 2013, Jackie Chan came to Wuhu, Anhui Province as agreed to greet the two gray-haired brothers in person. They hadn't seen each other for many years, and although the three brothers were far apart, they immediately recognized each other and shed tears of excitement.
When they met, Jackie Chan clasped the calloused hands of his two older brothers and begged them to forgive him for his sins over the years.
After recognizing them, Jackie Chan returned to his acting career and continued to be busy filming movies; And his two elder brothers, Fang Shide and Fang Shisheng, also returned to Wuhu, Anhui Province, and lived a plain and comfortable life.
This recognition has made a significant difference in their relationship. Jackie Chan often recalls the scenery of his hometown and misses the brilliance of the fireworks at the Wuhu Mazu Temple fair.
When Fang Shide and Fang Shisheng looked at the ** they took with Jackie Chan on the day they met, their eyes showed nostalgia and emotion, and tears flashed faintly in the corners of their eyes.
Although there are huge differences in the living circumstances between the two brothers, they both know that true brotherhood cannot be measured in terms of money and fame. Just like their father Fang Daolong left them back then, maybe he could only leave them with a pair of dreaming eyes.
And the regret at the beginning has finally been sublimated in this touching reunion.
Family affection is so great that it can transcend time and space and connect small lives together. At the end of the story, a bridge forged by family affection and trust is built between Jackie Chan and his two older brothers, and this bridge will forever be engraved in their hearts.
After some twists and turns, the three brothers finally recognized each other and ended the matter successfully. As a result, Jackie Chan was able to temporarily put down his busy work and return to inner peace.
At the same time, this incident caused a wave of family discussion in society. Many people began to count their families and expressed their desire to value the people in front of them and the days of family reunion.
The story is a cautionary tale that people should not forget their family and hometown as they pursue career, money and fame in urban life.
At the end of the story, the scene where Jackie Chan and his brother recognize and hug each other touched countless audiences. Life is more complete because of encounters, and this is the power of family affection. It's hard to imagine what kind of regrets Jackie Chan will leave in his future life if he misses this opportunity to recognize.
Therefore, the more highly developed people are, the more they should cherish and remember these feelings that are easy to pass by time. For example, Jackie Chan's final choice to recognize his relatives is worth learning from. In the same way, we should cherish every encounter and bond in our lives.
Let the seeds of family affection take root in the heart and illuminate the future for the road ahead.
This incident is like a mirror, so that everyone who is far away from home and struggling outside can find their own lessons from it, so that we can learn to be grateful, cherish the people in front of us, and live up to the encounter in this life.
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