Do you remember the graceful Gu Guoning on the CCTV screen with a voice like wine? He used to be our companion every night. With his gentle temperament and charming voice, he won the favor of countless urban white-collar workers. But life is always joking, especially when it seems to be at its most perfect.
Gu Guoning, he is the brightest star on the stage, but in life, he has suffered a series of blows. When his father's sudden death caused him to fall from heaven to hell, he thought he could be strong enough to carry the burden of the family.
But who would have thought that his beloved wife would file for divorce, which would undoubtedly add salt to the wound in his heart. This severe pain seemed to be the straw that broke the camel's back, leaving him almost unable to breathe.
After experiencing two ups and downs in his life, Gu Guoning chose to leave the CCTV stage that brought him countless glory and memories. So, time has passed, where is this former "CCTV No. 1 Brother" now and what kind of life is he living?
The perseverance and struggle behind the scenery, the warmth of family supported by love
The first half of Gu Guoning's life was like a gorgeous feast, with unlimited scenery, and became a role model for countless broadcasters to look up to. However, just when his career was at its peak, fate played a cruel joke on him.
2017 is a turning point in Gu Guoning’s life. That year, his beloved father Gu Guochao suddenly became seriously ill. The man who once supported him could only lie in bed and fight against the disease. Gu Guoning's heart was instantly shrouded in great panic and uneasiness. He could not imagine how he would spend his days without his father.
Whenever after work, Gu Guoning would rush home and stay with his father's bedside. Looking at his father's increasingly thin face, his heart was filled with endless pain and helplessness. However, he knew that he could not fall because he was the backbone of the family and his mother's only support.
After a year of treatment, Gu Guochao's health seemed to have improved, but fate did not let the family go. Not long after, his father's condition worsened again and he eventually left them forever. At that moment, Gu Guoning's heart seemed to be torn apart, and he could not accept this cruel reality.
At his father's funeral, Gu Guoning endured his grief because he knew he could not collapse. He wants to take his mother back to Beijing and give her a warm home. Whenever he had free time, he would accompany his mother on a stroll through the streets of Beijing, using companionship to heal each other's inner pain.
Gu Guoning behind the scenery: the glory of CCTV and the low point of life
When the tears in his mother's eyes gradually faded and she decided to return to her hometown, Gu Guoning's heart seemed to be pressed by something heavy and she couldn't breathe. He knew that his mother was afraid of becoming a burden to him, but why didn't he worry about whether that lonely old house could bear his mother's heavy thoughts?
After work, Gu Guoning always rushes back to his hometown, just to see his mother and chat with her. However, whenever he stepped into the house and saw his mother's forced smile, his heart felt like a knife.
At this moment, his wife's request for divorce hit Gu Guoning's heart like a heavy hammer. He froze, as if the whole world had stopped. He didn't understand why his wife, who had always been close to each other, suddenly became so strange.
His wife complained about his changes, his indifference and irritability. Gu Guoning was speechless. He knew he was wrong, but his father's serious illness and the pressure of work had already made him mentally and physically exhausted. He tried to explain, but his wife's determined look made him understand that everything was irreversible.
After the divorce, Gu Guoning seemed like a body that had lost its soul. He no longer has the energy to face the spotlight of CCTV. The stage he once dreamed of has now become a distant place beyond his reach.
He resigned and left the place where he had stayed for nearly 20 years.Colleagues felt sorry and friends were puzzled, but only Gu Guoning knew that he needed time to heal his inner wounds.
Person of the Year: The Shining Road from Campus to CCTV
His father is Gu Guochao, a professor who is well-known in the music industry, and his mother is also an admirable university teacher. Growing up in such a family, Gu Guoning did not follow his father's musical path. Instead, he showed extraordinary talent in study and sports and became a popular figure in the school.
During the college entrance examination, he made a decision that surprised everyone - to apply for the Beijing Broadcasting Institute, determined to become an excellent host. That year, Heilongjiang only had two quotas, and Gu Guoning also felt uneasy and uneasy. However, when the admission list was announced, his name was clearly on the list, as if it was destined.
After entering college, Gu Guoning was not complacent because of his temporary success. He knows very well that everyone on campus is an outstanding person from all over the world, and his own abilities are far from enough. As a result, he worked harder to learn professional knowledge, and used his weekends to participate in various activities and part-time hosting work to hone his practical abilities.
While in college, Gu Guoning bravely signed up to participate in the CCTV part-time host competition. With his rich experience and outstanding performance, he was successfully selected and began a life of running between the school and CCTV. During that time, he had almost no rest time, but it was this kind of hard work and dedication that laid a solid foundation for his future success.
The programs hosted by Gu Guoning are closely related to movies. In order to better explain to the audience, he supplements his movie knowledge every day. He even has to watch a movie five or six times to deeply understand the ideas expressed in the movie. His professionalism is admirable, and he successfully joined CCTV after graduation and became an excellent host.
A new chapter of twists and turns in life and bravery behind the screen
I think back then, when the good news came that Gu Guoning became the host of CCTV, the sky in his hometown seemed to clear up. The smiles on the parents' faces are like the early sunshine in midsummer, bright and warm. The threshold of the home was almost broken by relatives and friends. They came to congratulate one after another, as if they had foreseen the rise of a new star.
However, on the journey of his career, Gu Guoning is like a knight, overcoming obstacles and moving forward bravely. He was so obsessed with his own stage that he ignored the scenery around him. When his parents couldn't help but worry about his lifelong affairs, fate quietly brought Lu Jing, the woman who later became his wife.
Their love is like flowers blooming in spring, gorgeous and beautiful. During those days, Gu Guoning's career not only rose steadily, but his family was also harmonious and happy. Two years later, the birth of his son added endless joy to the family. At that time, Gu Guoning was undoubtedly the big winner in life.
But fate is always playing tricks. Just when people thought that Gu Guoning's life would always be smooth sailing, his marriage to Lu Jing quietly came to an end. After exhausting their feelings for each other, they chose to separate. This news was like a bolt from the blue, making countless people feel sorry for it.
Gu Guoning, who left CCTV, once became the object of people's sympathy. But this strong man on the screen did not choose to sink. He wiped away his tears and stood up again.
Now he has started his new life. Although he is no longer the host of CCTV, he still lives a wonderful and comfortable life.
From the screen to the podium, the choice in those missing days
In 2023, the familiar name on CCTV's host list - Gu Guoning, quietly disappeared. Netizens have speculated that it was because of the successive blows that he chose to retire?
Those viewers who had been waiting in front of the TV on time just to watch him host the show were full of worry and reluctance. They left messages on Gu Guoning's social account, looking forward to his return and hearing that familiar voice again.
However, Gu Guoning seems to have no intention of returning to the screen.Until last year, some netizens posted a photo on social platforms. In the photo, Gu Guoning was standing on the podium of Communication University of China, looking very energetic. At this time, everyone suddenly realized that in those missing days, Gu Guoning chose to return to his alma mater and embark on the path of teaching and educating people.
This news is like a reassurance, letting viewers who are worried about him breathe a sigh of relief. Although Gu Guoning left the CCTV stage, he did not leave everyone's sight. However, this time, he chose a different stage, a calmer and purer stage.
Looking at Gu Guoning's calm and peaceful appearance on campus, everyone couldn't help but begin to understand his choice. Perhaps, for him, being a hard-working gardener and cultivating more talents is another pursuit in life. This kind of pursuit is not inferior to standing in front of the screen, but it better reflects his value and significance.
Conclusion
Sometimes, life is like this, and you need to constantly try and change to find the sky that truly suits you. Watching Gu Guoning step out of the halo of CCTV and turn around to devote himself to education, I couldn't help but think of that sentence: "Life is not just about the present, but also about poetry and the distance."
Gu Guoning's choice this time may be his reason for being in the education industry. A wonderful stop on the way to pursue "poetry and distance". And we, as bystanders, can say nothing except wishing him a broader path in this new life. After all, everyone has the right to choose their own lifestyle, and Gu Guoning has obviously found his new direction.
