The TV drama “A Wonderful Life,” starring mainland Chinese actress Sun Li, aired on the evening of April 17th. On that day, Sun Li posted a photo on Weibo with the producer of the drama, Zhang Lingyan, sharing the story between the two women. Particularly, when she learned that Zhang Lingyan had started working before completing her postpartum confinement, Sun Li couldn’t help but lament the difficulties faced by women in the workplace.
In her Weibo post with the photo, Sun Li wrote: “I remember the first time we met, we sat down and chatted, and only then did I realize that it was just 3 days after she had given birth to her second child.” In the photo, Zhang Lingyan’s postpartum swelling had not yet subsided. Sun Li expressed her surprise at the time, but Zhang Lingyan said that work was important and couldn’t be delayed, which made Sun Li reflect: “She may represent the majority of working women nowadays, sometimes not even having time to care for themselves.”
Sun Li, who has two children with actor Deng Chao, said that because her 13-year-old son is close in age to Zhang Lingyan’s eldest child, they, as mothers, often chatted during the filming period. Sun Li wrote: “Recently, because the drama is about to air, she has been so busy that she’s about to take off, but Ms. Zhang said that when she is tired, seeing Hu Manli (played by Sun Li) in the show makes her not tired anymore, because Hu Manli is like an unstoppable force, giving her endless strength, then she can also do it.”
In conclusion, Sun Li lamented: “Working women have it tough, and women who have to juggle family and career have it even tougher. While we all need to work hard, we also need to learn to love ourselves more.” She also took the opportunity to promote her role in the new drama: “Go, Hu Manli, cheer for the countless Hu Manlis out there! You are the best!”
According to information, the 36-episode drama “A Wonderful Life” tells the story of Hu Manli, a 39-year-old insurance professional (played by Sun Li), who faces challenges in both her career and family after being targeted by a competitor during a peak moment in her life, leading to the loss of her marriage and job. The instigator turns out to be Xue Xiaozhou, a 28-year-old downward spiraling second-generation rich man (played by Dong Zijian). After several encounters, Hu Manli learns the truth behind the scenes, decides to set aside past grievances, and collaborates with Xue Xiaozhou to start anew. Xue Xiaozhou grows into a formidable salesperson in the insurance industry, while Hu Manli decides to return to her own business arena.