Before the founding of the People’s Republic of China, it was a concept and phenomenon in the old society that men were superior to women. Women’s status was low. If they were not careful, they would be beaten and kicked by their husbands, and many became victims of domestic violence. But there is one all-powerful figure who, as the gang boss of Shanghai, not only believes in loyalty, but also loves children, respects women, and loves women. Therefore, he has become an idol admired by ladies and beauties. This person is Du Yuesheng.
Du Yuesheng (1888-1951), formerly known as Du Yuesheng, named Yong and nicknamed Yuesheng, was born in Chuansha, Jiangsu (now Pudong New District, Shanghai). He was a main member of the Shanghai Youth Gang in the old society and a powerful figure in Shanghai in the old society. figure. Du Yuesheng often warned his friends: "Don't hit a woman with anything, and don't hurt a woman with anything. If you hit her, you will have no excuses." And he also used this as a bottom line and insisted on executing it, making Shanghai ladies and beauties She was moved by it and sighed, "If you want to marry, marry Du Yuesheng!"
Du Yuesheng married five women successively, and he loved and respected each other with all five wives. The five wives were all beauties from Shanghai. They were all young, beautiful and versatile. Before marrying Du Yuesheng, they were all admired and pursued by celebrities from all walks of life at the time. However, they were all moved by Du Yuesheng's character and talent, and in the end they all Choose to marry Du Yuesheng.
The original wife Shen Yueying
Shen Yueying was born in Zhanghua Village, Henan Province, Yechangjing, Wuxian County, Jiangsu Province (now Suzhou). Shen Yueying’s mother was Mrs. Huang Huangrong’s hair-combing aunt, and was later used as a matchmaker by the Huang family. , marry her to Du Yuesheng. Shen Yueying was infertile, but Du Yuesheng valued her very much. Even after he became rich and had many wives and concubines, he still funded the construction of a stone arch Taiping Bridge in Yechangjing for her. After Shen's mother passed away, a large tomb was built for her mother-in-law.
Second wife Chen Guoying
Chen Guoying, a native of Shanghai, was originally a famous dancer in Shanghai. She later met Du Yuesheng and married him. Du Yuesheng did not dislike her as a dancer and loved her generously. Chen Guoying gave birth to three sons in one marriage, and Du Yuesheng took good care of him and his three sons.
The third wife Sun Peihao
Sun Peihao, a native of Suzhou, is Xiao Guisun’s niece. She married Du Yuesheng at the age of sixteen and was deeply loved by Du Yuesheng. She gave birth to two sons for Du Yuesheng.
Fourth wife Yao Yulan
Yao Yulan, a native of Beijing, is a famous Peking Opera actor. Her father is the famous Peking Opera Harlequin "Seven Lanterns". Yao Yulan gave birth to two sons and two daughters for Du Yuesheng.
Fifth Wife Meng Xiaodong
Meng Xiaodong, a native of Beijing, is a famous Peking Opera performing artist and sister Yao Yulan. Her previous love affair with Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang was praised by the world. In the early years, Du Yuesheng had a crush on Meng Xiaodong because of the drama, but she was distressed because of Meng Xiaodong's marriage to Mei Lanfang. Later, after Meng and Mei broke up, Du Yuesheng cared about and protected Meng Xiaodong and moved her. In 1949, Meng Xiaodong moved to Hong Kong with Du Yuesheng and married him. , had no children.
The reason why Du Yuesheng is admired by ladies and beauties is that in addition to respecting and loving women, Du Yuesheng is also handsome, talented, and good at calligraphy and painting. This is one of the main reasons why he is favored by ladies and beauties. one.
Du Yuesheng’s calligraphy
Du Yuesheng’s paintings