Dong Jie laments that "raising children is too expensive": a shocking statement that is so different from her usual self.

A livestream by Dong Jie unexpectedly became the center of debate. The 45-year-old actress caused a stir on social media when she admitted that she is under immense financial pressure due to the cost of raising her son.

"Can't afford to raise a child" version for celebrities.

According to Dong Jie, her son, Dingding, is taking a series of extracurricular classes such as horseback riding, golf, and piano, costing over 1 million RMB per year, equivalent to approximately 3.7 billion VND.

The horseback riding course alone has shocked many. Each 45-minute lesson costs between 800 and 1,000 RMB, equivalent to half a month's salary for an average worker. Initial learning equipment costs at least 30,000 RMB, not to mention the additional monthly maintenance costs of approximately 15,000 RMB if a horse is purchased.

Roughly speaking, this subject alone costs around 500,000 RMB per year. In addition, Dong Jie hires a professional team to closely monitor her child's studies. Hearing this, many netizens laughed sarcastically: it turns out that "not being able to afford to raise" means not being able to meet the child-rearing standards of the wealthy.

Insider's perspective: It's my money, I spend it however I want.

In response to the conflicting opinions, Dong Jie was quite frank. She stated that this was a personal choice, based on her financial capabilities. Every family has its own spending habits; no two are alike.

This viewpoint is shared by a segment of the audience. In the Chinese entertainment industry, it's not uncommon for parents to "invest heavily" in their children's education. Faye Wong, Zhao Wen Zhuo, and MC Li Xiang have all sent their children to expensive private schools abroad, readily spending lavishly to provide them with the best possible environment.

Why did Dong Jie face such a strong backlash?

In reality, what offended the public wasn't necessarily the amount of money, but the way Dong Jie "complained." This statement came at a time when her image was no longer as intact as before. Once considered the "white moonlight" of Chinese cinema, Dong Jie suffered a serious blow to her reputation after her marital troubles with Pan Yue Ming.

In 2012, their breakup caused a sensation. Dong Jie publicly accused her ex-husband of bad habits, leading to public backlash against Pan Yue Ming. However, things took a turn when intimate photos of Dong Jie with Wang Da Zhi in Sanya were leaked, while the actor had not yet completed legal procedures. From an icon of purity, she plummeted to the bottom of public opinion, facing a heavy backlash.

From "national sweetheart" to a arduous comeback journey.

Few can forget Dong Jie from *The Golden Family*, whose portrayal of Leng Qingqiu was once considered a classic archetype of period dramas. At her peak, she was the youthful goddess of an entire generation.

But after the incident, Dong Jie's career almost came to a standstill. She struggled to return to acting, tried her hand at livestreaming sales, opening a bakery, and running a fashion business... but the results were not very impressive. The actress's everyday life is also quite simple: she lives in an ordinary apartment, takes care of her own household chores, and doesn't hire a maid.

A mother who is controversial but undeniably devoted.

Despite her past making her difficult for many to sympathize with, some still consider Dong Jie a responsible mother. For over a decade, she has devoted almost all of her time and finances to her son.

This story, therefore, is not simply about money, but reflects the stark gap between the lives of celebrities and ordinary people. When the pressures faced by celebrities are revealed, they sometimes unintentionally become a hot topic.

While the question of right and wrong remains open, one thing is clear: for Dong Jie, motherhood is still the role she invests the most in, despite all the surrounding controversy.

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