On 19/10, Zhang posted a video on his social media page showing him arranging flowers, displaying cakes, and decorating the party space. The director expressed his deep affection for his youngest child, affectionately named Tieu Long Chau, hoping she will remember the beautiful scenes of her childhood journey. He strives to train and maintain his health to accompany Tieu Long Chau, ensuring he can be there for her during difficulties.

Zhang Jizhong refers to himself as a "youth over 70". everyday, he wakes early to exercise, cooks his own breakfast, takes his older children to school, and cares for and plays with his younger child.

In september, the director and his wife drew attention when they revealed plans to prepare a nutritional foundation, body cleansing, and recovery, aiming to create the best conditions for having more children. Do Tinh Lam stated that the children in their home "become cuter and smarter as they grow," and their family now embodies healthy and positive elements, conducive to raising children.

Zhang Jizhong, Do Tinh Lam, and their youngest daughter. Photo: Weibo/Zhang Jizhong

Zhang Jizhong and Do Tinh Lam have been married for 9 years; their first son is 9 years old, and their second daughter is six years old. Before her marriage to the director, Do Tinh Lam had a son with a foreign ex-boyfriend. Zhang Jizhong also has children from his previous marriage.

According to Sohu, Zhang Jizhong's life exemplifies the view that there are no standards for choices in life. At an age when many believe one should slow down and enjoy retirement, Zhang Jizhong chose to marry someone 31 years his junior, despite social media gossip. The couple has three children, and Zhang Jizhong once revealed he is not overly wealthy and still needs to work to support his family.

Zhang Jizhong and his wife. Photo: Red Note

The account Xiaoyang wrote on Red Note: "Zhang Jizhong's experience reflects that there is no fixed template for life. Whether glorious or tumultuous, there is no absolute right or wrong for any choice. Taking responsibility for one's choices and living life as desired is an act of courage. Of course, happiness is never as simple as it appears on the surface; only they know the true warmth or coldness of their situation."

Zhang Jizhong is renowned in the Chinese film industry for funding numerous adaptations of Kim Dung's novels, including Tieu ngao giang ho (2001), Anh hung xa dieu (2003), Thien Long Bat Bo (2003), Than dieu dai hiep (2006), Y Thien Do Long Ky (2009), and Hiep khach hanh (2014). In recent years, he and his wife often livestream selling products.

Nhu Anh