The content described in this article is based on official and reliable information**, which is repeated at the end of this article.In 2000, Zhang Tong was still a sophomore in the computer department of Nankai University, if he could graduate from college safely, he would inevitably go to work in a good company.
He dropped out of college and wanted to study in France, but his parents not only didn't understand, but even used the shackles made of "food shortage" to firmly put it around their son's neck.
Zhang Tong's family photo.
Zhang Tong held his breath and vowed to make a career, and then impressed everyone, but he studied abroad at his own expense, but he never thought that the constraints of his parents almost ruined his life.
What did Zhang Tong experience in a foreign country? How on earth is he going to get through this? And the 3 euro pack of **, what kind of taste is it?
Zhang Tong. Zhang Tong is a native of Tianjin, his self-familiar personality in his bones, as well as his praise attributes, make him very open among relatives and friends, everyone likes to play with Zhang Tong, and also makes Zhang Tong fall in love with singing and dancing.
Since he was admitted to Nankai University, Zhang Tong felt that his life was shackled, and he wanted to break free from the invisible shackles on his body, but he had no strength and connections, so he could only live a three-point life between dormitories, canteens and teaching buildings.
Zhang Tong. Not long after the start of his sophomore year, Zhang Tong, who was tall and white, received an advertisement for a shampoo, and he spoke sweetly to the staff during the filming of the advertisement, which was liked by the director and invited him to the performing arts company for an interview.
Zhang Tong happily went, and since then he has started a long career as a model, Zhang Tong went to school while shooting commercials, which led to a sharp decline in academic performance, but he did not give up his career, but devoted himself to it.
Zhang Tong. The performing arts company thought that Zhang Tong was a talent, so they introduced him to Paris, France for model training, but the performing arts company was unwilling to provide room and board for a small employee, which made Zhang Tong fall into pain while seeing the dawn of the future.
Home is a person's last harbor, parents are the only support for children, Zhang Tong talked to his parents about studying abroad with anticipation, but they were resolutely opposed.
Zhang Tong. You don't have to be a good college student, you have to go to the place where birds don't abroad to suffer, what do you want? ”
Zhang Tong didn't give up, he lied that the performing arts company had provided living expenses, he only asked his parents to give some travel expenses, but which parents couldn't see through their children's careful thoughts, they just didn't want to say it, so they happily gave the travel expenses.
Street view of Paris, France (pictured).
Zhang Tong quickly went through the withdrawal procedures, took a small amount of travel expenses, and his parents' "little care" on the road, when Zhang Tong sat on the plane and looked at the ground from a high altitude, he only felt refreshed.
After the plane landed, the architecture of Paris was exotic, which made Zhang Tong dizzy, and the fashion of Paris was like a storm, which made Zhang Tong unable to extricate himself.
École Polytechnique Paris-Sud, France (pictured).
Zhang Tong took the lead in going to the École Polytechnique of Paris Sud in France to go through the admission procedures, and then began to plan his future study plans, he wanted to go out to work during his studies to earn living expenses, and also wanted to live in a better dormitory as a model, but the reality was diametrically opposed to his dream.
During the day, Zhang Tong went to the restaurant to brush dishes after studying, used his spare time to work in an ice cream parlor, and even put on a doll costume to distribute flyers on the street, and at night he worked as a waiter in a nightclub until late at night!
Zhang Tong. Zhang Tong has worked very hard, and even desperately survived, but the high daily expenses in France still made Zhang Tong's wallet bottom out quickly, he called his parents, and soon got a life, so he barely had enough to eat and clothe.
In the second year, Zhang Tong transferred to the Lyon Theatre School in France to study acting, and he quickly immersed himself in the professional teaching of professional teachers, but neglected the part-time job.
Bright Sword" "Death of a Monk".
Zhang Tong looked at the shriveled wallet again, and really didn't want to call his parents ** in his heart, but this time his family said that he didn't want to pay another penny, and asked him to hurry back to China.
Seeing that there is no economy, Zhang Tong can only rely on drinking water to satisfy his hunger, but after 2 days, Zhang Tong can't hold back anymore, his hungry chest is attached to his back, and he has no energy in class, until this time he still has a trace of fantasy about his parents.
Zhang Tong. Zhang Tong searched the entire dormitory, searched all the corners, and then bought something for less than 1 euro, and then went out to work with his spirit.
That night, Zhang Tong hid under the quilt and cried, but he did not dare to make too much noise, because he was afraid that his parents, who were far away in China, would know that their son was about to starve to death.
Pet shop in Paris (pictured).
Zhang Tong went out during a break, he went to all the supermarkets, but he couldn't find the right rations, even the cheapest pasta and bread were worth a lot of money, which made Zhang Tong heartbroken.
Walking on the streets of Paris, Zhang Tong accidentally saw a pet store, he stood at the door and thought for a long time, then he mustered up the courage to go shopping, and when he came out, there was a big bag in the handbag**.
Zhang Tong. 3 euros a pack of **, you can eat for a week! ”
This is the result of Zhang Tong's personal practice, no one knows what kind of mood he ate at that time, and no one knows what he was thinking at the time, but everyone knows that Zhang Tong returned to China.
Zhang Tong. Zhang Tong has been away from home for many years, and when he knocked on the door of his memory again, he found that the person who opened the door was an unfamiliar face.
He wanted to surprise his parents, but what he got was a cruel truth.
And Zhang Tong's legendary story has begun!
Zhang Tong. In 1981, Zhang Tong was born in Tianjin, his parents are ordinary people, and their monthly income can only support the daily expenses of the family, but they have cultivated a college student with such an ordinary family.
At that time, when the common people's education was generally not high, Zhang Tong's status as a college student was enough to glorify his parents for a lifetime, but their son wanted to study abroad, which was unacceptable to them.
Zhang Tong's family photo.
As parents, it is human nature to support and understand their children, but the lack of family background and family strength has become the only shackles that restrict children, but they still have no hesitation to go out for their children.
Zhang Tong's parents gave all their savings to their son and even borrowed a lot of money from relatives and friends, but the high tuition fees and outrageous prices of foreign universities still brought disaster to this ordinary family.
Zhang Tong. When Zhang Tong kept asking for living expenses from his family, his parents also borrowed relatives and friends, but it seemed that they could never satisfy Zhang Tong's "appetite", and they couldn't spend every night in peace.
The child is in a foreign country, how can he do it without living expenses, as parents, they sell the house at a low price, and hand over the last savings to Zhang Tong, until they can no longer pay a penny!
Zhang Tong's family photo.
Come back, we'll pay you for your journey, as long as you come back, you can do whatever you want! ”
This is the last compromise of his parents, but he was ruthlessly rejected by the proud Zhang Tong, and he even said unashamedly that he wanted to make a name for himself by himself, and then take the whole family with him.
Zhang Tong. In 2002, Zhang Tong finally returned to China, after learning that his parents sold their house to support him in school, when he saw his parents' gray hair, the stubbornness and pride in his heart were smashed by a sledgehammer called remorse, until he burst into tears without knowing it.
I want to make money, I want to support my family, I want my parents to live a good life again! ”
Zhang Tong made this most simple and greatest vow in his heart, and then sent resumes to the major crews, just to get a role, just for an opportunity to become famous.
Bright Sword" Zhang Tong plays the role of Monk Wei.
In 2005, after Zhang Tong ran for 3 years, and even served as a stand-in for female stars, he finally ushered in a life-changing drama - "Bright Sword"!
Monk Wei played by Zhang Tong in the play is Li Yunlong's personal guard, he relied on his bravery and honest temperament, but he was tragically attacked by bandits, which became the most difficult plot in the hearts of the audience.
Bright Sword" Cao Qifeng plays Wang Yousheng.
"Bright Sword" is on fire, Li Youbin is on fire, Zhang Tong is on fire, and even Cao Qifeng, who plays the role of the janitor soldier Wang Yousheng, is on fire!
With the popularity of TV series on the whole network, Zhang Tong's acting career has also ushered in a new peak, he played Wang Yazhu in "The Invincible Benevolence", and he played Meng Luochuan in "A Generation of Big Businessman Meng Luochuan", he got a mess.
Wild Duck" Zhang Tong plays Yang Shun.
Zhang Tong's fame is rising, his quality of life is becoming more and more nourishing, he bought a brand new house for his parents, and paid off the debts he once owed.
"Monk Wei" is everyone's first impression after seeing Zhang Tong, which is a very good situation for a character, but it annoys Zhang Tong because he doesn't want to be "fixed" by a character!
Guan Siting and Zhang Tong.
In 2010, in order to break the "role barrier", Zhang Tong played Yang Shun in "Wild Duck", and he played Ma Wenjie in "Family Matters", he successfully reversed the inherent impression in the audience's hearts and laid the foundation for future development.
With the success of his career, Zhang Tong's personal life has also undergone earth-shaking changes, he married Guan Siting in Beijing, but no children have been born so far.
Zhang Tong, Sun Weimin, Zhang Yi, Yu Hewei, Dong Yong.
On April 3, 2018, the 31st TV Drama Feitian Awards was held as scheduled, Zhang Yi, Yu Hewei, Dong Yong, and Sun Weimin sat in the audience looking forward to it, just waiting for the host to announce the final winner of the "Outstanding Actor Award".
Zhang Tong flashed in the big screen at the scene, without the slightest wave, only he paid attention to this scene, and then showed a smirk.
Zhang Tong's expression when he won the award.
In the midst of the laughter, Zhang Tong suddenly found that the people around him were looking at him, and then applauded him warmly, which made Zhang Tong realize something, and then immediately put away his smiling face and showed a serious expression.
Zhang Tong won the "Outstanding Actor Award", he hugged Zhang Weimin next to him, and then pretended to be calm and walked to the stage, but his face with stunned and disbelief made people laugh extraordinarily.
After Zhang Tong won the award, he couldn't believe it was true.
Zhang Tong relied on his wonderful performance in "Desperate Defender Division" to win the "Emperor of Vision" trophy, and also won Zhang Tong countless contacts and resources, and his serious face also laid the groundwork for future take-off.
In 2021, Zhang Tong played Li Dazhao in "The Awakening Age", he carved the arrogance of the literati into his bones, and he showed the literati style to the fullest, and he no longer stuck to "Monk Wei", but "Li Dazhao".
"Awakening Era" Zhang Tong plays Li Dazhao.
Zhang Tong is an arrogant person, he will not stick to the ordinary life, but wants to try more life experience, he has given up a stable life for this, and has experienced unspeakable pain, but he has survived.
The uncomplaining and unrepentant dedication of his parents made Zhang Tong feel the warmth of home at the same time, but also understood that his decision to study abroad not only almost ruined his life, but also almost ruined his parents' family.
After Zhang Tong understood the truth, he could only go one way to the dark, and there was no room for regret, and he himself was very competitive, and he insisted on returning to China with perseverance.
Desperate Defender Division" Zhang Tong plays Chen Shuxiang.
As an ordinary person, Zhang Tong's approach is not worthy of praise, because he not only lost his family, but even almost lost his parents, if he did not succeed, the end would be extremely miserable.
As a peer, Zhang Tong's approach is remarkable, because he is doing the most proud things at the most high-spirited age, if he doesn't do this, it is better to find a piece of tofu and kill him.
Behind the night is the dawn, as long as you get through the darkness before the dawn, you can see the most beautiful - the sunrise in the east!
Zhang Tong. Today, Zhang Tong is 43 years old, he has a happy family, and he no longer relies on his parents in life, but has become a man who stands up to the sky.
It's just, why did "Monk Wei" die? It shouldn't be!
Zhang Tong. If Zhang Tong hadn't made that risky decision back then, he wouldn't have lost that "home".
If Zhang Tong hadn't eaten that bag of **, he wouldn't have lasted until he returned to China.
If Zhang Tong was not a grateful person, he would not be as successful as he is today.
But there is no if in life, Zhang Tong's life has undergone earth-shaking changes, but his success is not a shortcut that everyone can refer to.
After all, no one wants to taste the taste of **!
References:Sina Entertainment, the "Monk Wei" who walked out of "Bright Sword", remembered actor Zhang Tong. （2005-11-28）
Sina Entertainment, Sun Li won the Feitian Award for Outstanding Actress, and Zhang Tong won the Outstanding Actor for "Upset". （2018-04-03）
Tencent.com, Zhang Tong丨The way of the actor of the Flying Emperor. （2021-06-25）
Sina Entertainment, Zhang Tong: Speculation and growth are the propositions of my life. （2021-08-19）