The couple, with a 30-year age gap, got married in 2017 and have been happily married ever since. Photo: Weibo
A famous Chinese film producer went to a prenatal checkup with his wife, who is 30 years younger than him, for their fifth child.
Mr. Zhang Jizhong, 72 years old, is known as the "king of Chinese swordplay films", famous for works adapted from novels by writer Kim Dung such as Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.
Du Xinglin, his wife, is 42 years old this year. She used to represent her husband, studying in France and returning to China after completing her doctorate.
Despite the huge age gap, the couple has been happily married since March 2017 and has a son and a daughter.
They are also raising an 8-year-old Eurasian boy named Martin. Martin is Du's illegitimate child, believed to have been born in France with her previous lover. He also frequently appears in family photos.
Mr. Zhang also has a child from his first marriage, a daughter, Zhang Yuxin, founder of Chinese media company Mandala Media.
The baby will be the “boss’s” fifth child, and he is excited about the prospect.
Ms. Du said that when she and her wife went for a prenatal checkup and heard the baby's heartbeat, her husband was very emotional. "This child is a gift from heaven, a blessing," she said.
“In the context of an aging population, we can all contribute more talented individuals to the country by having more children.”
Mr. Zhang said they did not pursue each other for money or beauty. Photo: Douyin
On social media platform Douyin, the couple shared their experiences of married life, and also participated in discussions and reviews of traditional Chinese literature. They have 5.4 million followers on the social media platform.
In a recent video , Mr. Zhang reflected on his and his wife's seven-year relationship.
“Because my wife is 30 years younger than me, many people were suspicious, thinking that she pursued me for money, and I pursued her for beauty. But in fact, we were attracted to each other and fell deeply in love. We share a passion for traditional Chinese culture.”
Another Douyin video shows Mr. Zhang immediately stopping work when he realized his wife was suffering from morning sickness. He massaged her, mixed her warm brown sugar water, and fed her fruit to ease her nausea.
A love story with a 30-year age gap is sparking heated debate on Chinese social media.
“When this couple stands together, they look like grandfather and granddaughter. Is this kind of love really appropriate?” a netizen asked.
“Mr. Zhang is older than her but that doesn't stop him from being a good husband,” another commented.
In China, there are many celebrity couples with significant age gaps.
On April 10, 86-year-old Chinese artist Fan Zeng announced that he is about to marry a 36-year-old model.
One of Hong Kong's pop icons, Aaron Kwok Fu-shing, 58, is 22 years older than his wife, Fang Yuan, a model.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong actress Christy Chung, 53, is 12 years older than her husband.
Source: https://giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn/cu-ong-72-tuoi-cham-vo-kem-30-tuoi-om-nghen-mang-xa-hoi-xon-xao-172240520100545951.htm
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