The 26-year-old Xie Dong became famous overnight by singing a song "Smiley Face". This song was originally composed by his friend Chen Xiangyu, but he was not going to sing it for Xie Dong.
However, after Xie Dong inadvertently saw the melody of the song, Chen Xiangyu was moved by his warm and magnetic voice, and did not hesitate to hand over the singing rights of the song to Xie Dong.
This song later became one of Xie Dong's masterpieces.
As soon as the song "Smiley Face" was launched, it immediately swept the streets. With Xie Dong's unique voice and familiar melody, it has easily entered thousands of households and is deeply loved by music fans. The popularity of "Smiley Face" has even affected other fields, and in Zhao Lirong's classic sketch "Part-time Job Adventure", "Smiley Face" has become a golden sentence that people talk about "Laugh one, how good".
Xie Dong had a good star career, and at that time, he could get an appearance fee of up to 60,000 yuan for every song of "Smiley Face", which was a reflection of his huge commercial value and influence. In the following years, Xie Dong successively released a number of popular songs, such as "Waiting All the Way", "Going Home", "Chinese Folk Songs", etc., which further enhanced his popularity and popularity.
However, although Xie Dong felt joy after becoming famous, he was full of contradictions and confusion deep inside. Born in 1967, he grew up in a family environment that lacked love.
Although his parents were well-known musicians, he was withdrawn from his youth and lacked parental care, which made him perverse and unrestrained.
Even in the spotlight, Xie Dong still felt empty inside. This childhood shadow has always hung over him, and in order to fill this emptiness, he begins to seek more thrills. At the peak of his music career, Xie Dong was not satisfied with this, and he worked hard to open up a broader career path.
He founded an entertainment company with his friends to plan a new music albumIn addition, at the invitation of director Guan Hu, Xie Dong also participated in the filming of the movie "Romantic Street", playing the role of the male lead, showing his diverse talents.
However, these attempts did not come to fruition. Many of the films directed and invested by Xie Dong failed, not only did they fail to achieve anything, but they were also heavily in debt, and finally they were even sued by the bank.
The setbacks in his career frustrated him, and at the same time laid the groundwork for his later depravity.
During this time, Xie Dong was like a clown dancing alone on a gorgeous stage, and behind his smile there was a sadness that no one knew. His story reminds us that fame and success do not necessarily lead to true satisfaction, but can lead to self-loss.
In the early 90s of the 20th century, Xie Dong and Yang Yuying, who is also a popular singer in the music industry, worked frequently, and the two slowly established a relationship at work. Both have reached a certain height in their careers, so there are many opportunities for collaboration, and their relationship has become closer.
Yang Yuying's personality is straightforward and generous, and Xie Dong's interests and hobbies are also very similar, they often sing and party together, and the rumors of an ambiguous relationship between them soon spread.
However, the relationship between Yang Yuying and Xie Dong has caused a lot of controversy. Yang Yuying's fans have expressed their opposition, and some of them think that Xie Dong's image is no different from that of a "gentleman", and call on the two to "Dongying don't".
This pressure from the outside undoubtedly cast a shadow on their feelings.
In the face of many speculations and criticisms, Xie Dong and Yang Yuying chose to remain silent. Their relationship becomes confusing, like lovers and strangers at the same time. At that time, the two often appeared together, and rumors of an ambiguous relationship went viral in the streets, but they never publicly admitted their relationship.
This feeling of imminent separation has aroused curiosity and speculation from the outside world.
Xie Dong's contradictory heart is full of longing and avoidance, and he pursues sincere feelings while being afraid of responsibility, and this ambivalence may be the source of his later troubles in his love life.
In the same way, Yang Yuying, as a popular singer, is also in a dilemma between career and relationship.
In the double dilemma of facing external pressure and inner confusion, the relationship between the two finally ended regrettably. Although this relationship did not officially start and end, it had a profound impact on Xie Dong.
Perhaps it was this unforgettable emotional experience that made Xie Dong experience his inner loneliness more deeply and made him more confused and confused in his future life.
Years later, when someone asked him about his past with Yang Yuying, Xie Dong chose not to talk about it, as if that memory had been deeply buried. Yang Yuying only said that "we are just ordinary friends and partners"[2].
However, we all know what those past signs reveal.
Looking back at the story of Yang Yuying and Xie Dong, what we see is the sincerity and purity of the two young people. However, love in that era was seen as a "sin", which was undoubtedly sad and helpless for young lovers-to-be.
This relationship experience not only changed Xie Dong's life, but even had an impact on his career development, becoming an unrelieved regret in his life. This regret may have caused him to continue to seek excitement and solace in his future life, and finally embark on the path of self-destruction.
Xie Dong's troubles in life not only come from his relationship and career, but also because of the mystery of his life experience. For a long time, it has been rumored that Xie Dong's biological father is not his nominal father Xie Lingxiao, but may be the cross talk master Hou Baolin.
This rumor lasted for many years, and Xie Dong spent a childhood full of doubts and troubles.
The origin of Xie Dong and Hou Baolin's rumors can be traced back to the past of Xie Dong's mother, Ma Zenghui. Rumor has it that Ma Zenghui worked with Hou Baolin in the same unit when he was young, and the two had an ambiguous relationship that became part of the daily conversation of colleagues.
Later, Ma Zenghui married Xie Lingxiao, and the relationship between the two gradually drifted apart, however, after Xie Dong was born, due to the similarity in appearance between him and Hou Baolin's sons, this speculation began to circulate.
In 2007, the rumor intensified. Xie Dong's friend and writer Wang Shuo bluntly stated in an article that Xie Dong was Hou Baolin's illegitimate son. This undoubtedly brought huge psychological pressure to Xie Dong.
What is even more shocking is that Wang Shuo then said that if what he said is not true, he is willing to compensate Hou Baolin's family with one million yuan, which makes many people start to believe that this rumor may be true.
In response to these rumors, Xie Dong and his mother Ma Zenghui both firmly denied it. Ma Zenghui said that she and Xie Lingxiao have a good relationship and have a son and a daughter, but these rumors are groundless and lack evidence.
Xie Dong also publicly stated that he has only one biological father and only one mother, and the outside world should not make it up.
However, this mystery of identity has always haunted Xie Dong and has become a shadow that he cannot get rid of in his heart. This sense of uncertainty may be one of the underlying reasons for Xie Dong's repeated misdecisions.
It left Xie Dong lacking a sense of security and wondering about his identity from an early age.
The mystery of Xie Dong's life history is still difficult to solve. As outsiders, we can only choose to trust Xie Dong's own narrative rather than arbitrarily define others. However, I have to admit that this rumor has had a profound impact on Xie Dong's life, and has become an eternal pain in his heart, and may lead to Xie Dong's rebellious personality and uncontrollable behavior.
Therefore, this rumor is also an important clue for us to understand Xie Dong's complicated life.
The turning point in Xie Dong's life was his three arrests for drug use, which not only caused his career to be severely damaged, but also the highly sought-after star status was gradually forgotten, and many people began to ridicule him and call him an "addict".
Early one morning in May 2007, the first incident occurred. The police raided Xie Dong's home and recorded the footage of his current drug use. Although Xie Dong initially denied taking drugs, he had to plead guilty after the police found a large amount of drugs and syringes.
After this incident, Xie Dong apologized to the public and promised to change the situation in the future.
However, just a year later, in 2008, Xie Dong was arrested again for drug use. This is the second time he has broken the law for drug use. The incident has greatly reduced the public's trust in Xie Dong.
Despite this, in order to give Xie Dong an education and a chance to reform himself, the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau also specially hired him as an anti-drug volunteer, which was a good opportunity to start anew.
However, Xie Dong lived up to everyone's expectations. In 2011, he was arrested for drug use for the third time. Three crimes, Xie Dong's title of "addict" has been determined. The incident dealt a severe blow to Xie Dong's public image, and he also lost the last of his public trust and respect.
These three drug incidents dealt a devastating blow to Xie Dong's painstaking career, causing him to fall from the top of the superstar to the bottom. As a public figure, drug use is illegal and seriously affects social morality, which makes the majority of fans completely chilled.
Yoon Sang-jie, Xie Dong's friend and fellow singer, strongly condemned his actions. Ironically, however, it wasn't long before Yoon Sang-jae himself was arrested for drug use, which seems to confirm the complexity and allure of the entertainment industry.
From Xie Dong's upbringing, we can see that he lacked the love and restraint of his parents since he was a child, which may be one of the reasons why he has a rebellious personality and is easy to go astray. Xie Dong was born in 1967, and his withdrawn personality and lack of parental care in his youth led to his perverse personality and unrestrained behavior.
Coupled with indulging in a life of drunken gold fans in the entertainment industry, Xie Dong's sense of emptiness became stronger and stronger, and he finally chose to use drugs to numb himself.
This experience was undoubtedly the darkest period of Xie Dong's life. From a highly sought-after star to a "junkie" that everyone shouts at, his depravity is embarrassing. His story is a wake-up call: no matter how successful a person is, if they go astray, they can never recover.
Xie Dong's three-degree drug abuse incident is his personal tragedy and the sorrow of the entire entertainment industry. His incident revealed that some celebrities were unable to properly handle the problems of fame, fortune and temptation after becoming popular, and also reflected the social status quo of the lack of effective supervision of celebrities in society.
This case teaches us that success does not mean being completely immune to temptation and depravity. Everyone needs to be vigilant at all times, cherish their successes, and avoid repeating Xie Dong's mistakes.
In addition, society also needs to set up a more perfect mechanism to help celebrities resist temptation and develop healthily and upward.
After experiencing the lows of his career and the frustration of his personal life, Xie Dong began to reflect on his life. In 2018, Xie Dong, who was over fifty years old, ended his wandering life and became a family member with an ordinary woman much younger than him.
This marriage was undoubtedly a turning point in Xie Dong's life, and he found the motivation to regain his strength.
Although his wife is many years younger than Xie Dong, the two seem to have found each other's soulmates. They soon had the crystallization of love, Xie Dong was happy to have a noble son, and formed a warm new family.
This hard-won family has become the motivation and spiritual sustenance for Xie Dong to reinvigorate.
Through Xie Dong's social media, we can see that his lifestyle has changed significantly. He often drives his family to various places, and his life is leisurely and comfortable.
This ordinary and warm family life is in stark contrast to his past drunken star career, but it gives people a more sincere and down-to-earth feeling.
Although Xie Dong is no longer the dazzling superstar, he seems to have found another way to survive. The love and support of his family became something that he really needed in his heart.
This peaceful and happy state of life may be exactly what Xie Dong has been looking for for many years.
Although Xie Dong's past experience is controversial, we should give him a chance to start over. After all, life is not too late to start, the important thing is to be able to turn back in time and face your heart.
Xie Dong's story tells us that even after experiencing the trough of life, as long as you have the courage to start again, you can still find your own happiness.
The establishment of Xie Dong's family was not only a turning point in his personal life, but also the beginning of his re-shaping of a positive image, giving people hope and believing that even those who have made mistakes in the past can have the opportunity to correct their mistakes, start over, and finally find happiness.
Although Xie Dong's family life has calmed down, his career comeback has been extremely difficult. The popular superstars of the past now have to stand on a makeshift and humble stage to perform hard.
This huge gap can't help but make people sigh.
Xie Dong, who is now in his 50s, no longer has the style of the past. He performs on a humble makeshift stage, no longer as high-spirited as the young people of the "Smiley Face" period. In its place is the image of a middle-aged man with gray hair and panting.
What's even more poignant is that the audience's reaction seems to be strange, and few people will stop to enjoy his performance.
Xie Dong's appearance fee has now fallen to its lowest point, which is in stark contrast to his glory back then. It is said that he is now only paid fifty or sixty yuan for each song he sings.
This is a surprisingly huge gap compared to the peak when he could earn 60,000 yuan per performance.
However, in the face of such a difficult situation, Xie Dong did not give up. He stuck to his principles and worked hard to find his possibility. This perseverance and hard work may be his way of seeking salvation.
The lesson of Xie Dong's story is that fame, fortune and success do not make a person truly satisfied, but can easily make people lose themselves. Only by facing your heart and finding the true value of life can you achieve long-term happiness.
Although Xie Dong's life has experienced many twists and turns, we still have to give him hope and blessings. His experience teaches us that everyone should cherish the present moment and avoid getting carried away by temporary success.
At the same time, no matter how big the setbacks, keep hope and try to start over, because everyone has the right to a fresh start, even from the lowest point.