73-year-old 'wuxia film mogul' Zhang Jizhong praised for caring devotion to 31-year-younger wife after childbirth

In a video shared on social media on Sunday, Du, 42, explained that having a Cesarean section at her age made recovery more challenging than her previous births, requiring her to stay in the hospital longer. She said Zhang’s attentive care has been a great comfort, easing her physical pain.

Zhang even prepared her favorite dumplings himself, adjusting the seasoning to her preference. While the nurses provided postnatal care, he stayed with her, helping her with mobility tasks limited by her post-surgical discomfort.

Du’s video has received thousands of comments praising Zhang’s dedication, with many noting his role as a responsible and caring husband and father.

Some of the comments read: "When I gave birth, it was either my mom cooking or hospital food," "Now I see why she married someone much older," and "He truly is a caring husband and father."

'Wuxia film mogul' Zhang Jizhong and his wife Du Xinglin. Photo from Weibo

Du and Zhang have been married for seven years and have three children together: a five-year-old son, a four-year-old daughter, and their youngest, born in October. Prior to marrying Zhang, Du had a child with a previous partner. Zhang also has an adult child from his former marriage.

Zhang is famous for his film adaptations of classic wuxia novels by acclaimed Chinese author Jin Yong, including "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," "The Return of the Condor Heroes," "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber," and "The Deer and the Cauldron."