No one expected that Wu Yanzu would stand in the center of public opinion again because he became an English teacher.

Some time ago, he opened his own "Wu Yanzu Teaching English" account on the Internet and launched an AI speaking course, which instantly attracted a lot of discussion and attention.

"Once that male god, he had to make a living by teaching English?"

"The male god is re-employed, and his courage is commendable."

The discussion of netizens quickly divided into two groups.

Some people pity his situation, while others appreciate his courage to constantly step out of his comfort zone.

In the face of all kinds of controversies, Wu Yanzu did not rush to refute -

After all, people only believe what they want to believe.

But as long as you have a serious understanding of Wu Yanzu's life experience, you will find:

Pity or appreciation, for him, may be - not necessary.

Changing careers to become an English teacher, Azu really has no money?

Regarding this issue, Hao Fangjun is still accustomed to using "house" to speak.

Not long ago, he publicly shared his mansion in Los Angeles in "Andy AD".

A trivia of trivia: Wu Yanzu graduated from the Department of Architecture at the University of Oregon. So the design and renovation of this mansion was completed by him personally.

Although he has lived in the United States for a long time, Oriental culture has always been engraved in his bones. This began to emerge from his yard.

The original entrance door was facing the center of the courtyard, which did not conform to the concept of "Tibetan wind gathering", so Wu Yanzu changed the entrance door to one side.

He also made a swimming pool in the middle of the yard, and then painted the exterior walls around the pool with earthy colors and rough texture paint. The whole is inspired by the traditional Beijing courtyard house.

Considering the characteristics of the desert climate of Los Angeles, he drew inspiration from Morocco and other places to design the overall tone and botanical landscape of the yard as a dryland garden.

The interior space is a simple white tone, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor, and taking advantage of the trend to bring the distant mountain scenery and the landscape in the courtyard into the interior, so that you can feel the change of the seasons without going out.

In terms of home decoration, Wu Yanzu prefers "the expression of temperature and memory".

So most of the furniture here is something he brought from the old house he used to live in, and it's also what he's collected over the years. Even the new furniture designed deliberately retains the original texture of the wood, which is the design concept he has been pursuing.

"Life is not perfect, and those flaws make memories warm."

An entire wall of bookshelves in the living room displays most of the books and decorations in his collection.

On the wall is an abstract painting painted by his daughter when she was 9 years old, which is not perfect, but he thinks that this realism cannot be replaced by any portrait.

The original kitchen was dark and heavy, but Wu Yanzu remodeled it with white oak to make it visually more transparent and clean.

Inspired by the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey", he said that although the space station may seem cold and distant, the stability of its orbit symbolizes the deep traction between families, and no matter how far away, there is always an inseparable connection.

The paintings on the walls of the restaurant are the work of well-known artists. The Ming Dynasty-style dining table, tables and chairs are all from the Japanese brand Time and Style, and the copper base is made by Japanese craftsmen.

Interestingly, the skull ornaments that the hostess Lisa likes are also placed in this space.Wu Yanzu interprets this combination as a "dialogue between life and death, tradition and modernity", symbolizing tolerance and acceptance in their marriage.

The single wall of the bedroom is made of the same white oak as the kitchen, breaking the monotony of the whole space. The bedside cabinet is Wu Yanzu's own design, which is different from the traditional shape and has also become an eye-catching existence in the space.

It can be seen that Wu Yanzu's home rarely pursues excessive perfection, and pays more attention to the balance of aesthetics, naturalness and practicality.

In 2024 years, he and his friends also set up their own design consulting firm -

"I want to share my designs with as many people as possible, whether it's furniture, architecture or object ......"

In fact, the house is more like an extension of his attitude to life -What he pursued was not only material prosperity, but also spiritual satisfaction.

And behind this is the wealth and confidence he has accumulated over the years.

It can be said that the mansion is just a symbol of Wu Yanzu's very small wealth territory.

Over the years, he has long been more than just an actor, but an investor and entrepreneur who has been involved in many fields.

In the early years, Wu Yanzu gained a firm foothold in the entertainment industry with film works such as "New Police Story" and "Eavesdropping" and completed the initial accumulation of wealth.

But he didn't stop there, he kept pushing his comfort zone and trying new ground.

In addition to his acting career, in addition to holding the endorsements of many first-line brands, Wu Yanzu has also been involved in real estate, catering, technology and other industries.

He has invested in several start-ups and has been involved in a number of real estate projects in the United States. In addition, he co-opened a restaurant with a friend, which blends Chinese and Western cultures into food, attracting a large number of diners.

These investments have not only brought him great returns, but also allowed him to accumulate a wealth of business experience.

He once mentioned in an interview:

"The profession of being an actor has given me a lot, but I don't want to be defined as someone who can only act."

This mentality of not being willing to be defined drives him to constantly try new roles and identities, and step out of his comfort zone again and again.

It wasn't until the news that he changed careers to become an English teacher detonated the hot search this time, and everyone found out that Wu Yanzu had already completed the transformation from a single actor to a crossover with a keen business vision.

"Wu Yanzu will take you to learn speaking, 35 yuan, including 0 lessons, each 0-0 minute video teaching. Covers 0 large units and 0 scenes. ”

This sounds too close to the world of ordinary people, and it is not surprising that it can be reached by reaching out, and it is expected that it will attract attention and discussion.

However, Wu Yanzu does not undertake the teaching task, but is completed by a qualified teaching assistant, and the part of his appearance is to record a small video in advance, and then the teaching assistant will teach and explain.

可即便如此，買單的人也不少。明星、價格、加州長大、學霸身份，這很容易捕獲消費者的心。課程上架48小時，銷售額就超2000萬。

For Wu Yanzu, of course, this is another commercial success.

However, compared with making money, Wu Yanzu's original intention of teaching English is actually the same as engaging in design, which is related to "feelings".

He believes that language is a bridge to connect the world, and he hopes to help more people open their horizons through teaching.

At the same time, he is also actively involved in public welfare activities, especially focusing on children's education and environmental protection.

He said:

"After the age of 50, I want to do something meaningful to society."

If career is the stage for Wu Yanzu to constantly break through himself, then family is the expression of his return to the essence of life.

After entering the age of 50, Wu Yanzu paid more attention to the quality of family life.

He has been married to his wife, Lisa S., for many years, and their relationship has been very stable.

In addition to the daily rituals and surprises, he and his wife arrange an annual family trip to explore different countries and cultures.

In an interview, Wu Yanzu mentioned:

"My family is my most important support, no matter how busy I am outside, when I come home and see my wife and daughter, all the stress will disappear."

His daughter, Raven, is a major focus of his life.

He has shared many heartwarming moments with his daughter on social media, from cooking together to painting with her, all of which reveal the importance he attaches to family life.

He said:

"After becoming a father, I learned how to better balance my career and family. A child grows only once, and I don't want to miss any important moments. ”

Looking back at what Fang Jun said earlier-the voice of the outside world, he didn't seem to care too much.

That's the answer.

Today, he is still working very hard in his career and family, but he is no longer in a hurry to prove himself, but pays more attention to inner satisfaction and growth-

"When I was younger, I was always chasing success, but now I care more about whether I am doing what I love and whether I am worthy of my heart."

While writing this article, a colleague of mine reluctantly said:

"It's too rolly, Wu Yanzu has begun to grab resources with English teachers, how can ordinary people live."

Indeed volume. But even Wu Yanzu is still rolling, how are we going to lie flat?

Everyone is complaining that "the general environment is not good", there is no way, this is an era full of uncertainty, everyone has felt it more or less over the years, but in the end we can also come to a conclusion:Finding and creating opportunities has a greater probability of success than waiting for opportunities; Tossing and operating can change the situation more than lying flat.

This is true for business, and so is for family.

As Wu Yanzu said:

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."