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Elegant and entertaining
Edit|Elegant and entertaining
Born in a remote and impoverished rural area, he was discriminated against because of his family background, but with his extraordinary efforts and perseverance, he eventually became a superstar who won the love of the people of the country. With his loud voice and simple military nature, he brought joy and strength to countless soldiers and civilians, and also used his life experience to interpret the values pursued in that era.
Although he is now in his twilight years, Yan Weiwen is still remembered by many people, his achievements and experiences are worthy of being remembered, and this glory will never be diluted by the years. Let's walk into his legendary life together to understand the extraordinary life of this military singer.
Difficult start
In 1957, Yan Weiwen was born in a remote village in Pingyao, Shanxi Province. Although he had a small handicraft workshop in his family, at that time, the slightest bit of private economy would be regarded as a "capitalist" and would be discriminated against and ostracized.
Yan Weiwen has shown extraordinary musical talent since he was a child, and his loud voice and solid basic skills when singing made all the adults and children present look sideways. But the embarrassing situation at home made it difficult for him to have the opportunity to show his talents.
Fortunately, fate did not give up on this talented young man. At the age of 13, Yan Weiwen was selected to join the Shanxi Provincial Song and Dance Troupe, and since then he has embarked on the road of music. Although he was assigned to a dance group that he was not good at at the beginning, he was inevitably ridiculed, but with tenacious perseverance and hard work, Yan Weiwen finally learned a solid dance foundation and won high praise from his teammates and mentors.
This kind of tenacious and hard-working quality is destined that Yan Weiwen's future life will not be smooth sailing. But it was this gritted teeth and tenacity that finally brought him to the pinnacle of his life.
A military career forges tenacity
In 1972, Yan Weiwen was selected and admitted to the propaganda team of the Shanxi Provincial Military Region. In this way, his dream is about to open a new chapter in his military career.
But at this moment, Yan Weiwen's family background became a stumbling block again. Some people questioned his class origin on the grounds that his family once ran a small workshop, which led to him facing the danger of being expelled from the army.
Fortunately, through repeated scrutiny by the higher authorities, Yan Weiwen's steadfast character and loyalty to the revolutionary cause were finally recognized by the leadership, and he was able to remain in the army and continue his musical path.
This episode undoubtedly deepened Yan Weiwen's love for military life. In the years that followed, whether it was in the army propaganda team, the middle school attached to the National Defense University, or later as an amateur military singer, Yan Weiwen always strictly demanded himself with the standards of soldiers. He advocated the military style of hard work and simplicity and obedience to commands, and interpreted his loyalty to the military cause with practical actions.
This kind of soldier-like tenacity is also destined for his tenacious character of repeated setbacks on the road of music in the future, but he can always strive to regain it. It gives Yan Weiwen the inner strength to endure loneliness and stand the test, and it will also permeate his music creation for the rest of his life.
The take-off of the artistic career
In 1979, an important turning point in Yan Weiwen's life appeared in this way. This year, he met his wife Liu Weixing, who will spend his life together, and the two met and fell in love with each other in the army art troupe. This long-distance relationship lasted for 10 years, until the two finally married in Beijing in 1984 and started a new stage of life.
In the same year, Yan Weiwen launched his masterpiece "Little Poplar", which became an instant hit in the music world and was known as a "professional household of military songs". In the following years, his career took off like catching an airplane: in 1988, he first appeared on the stage of CCTV Spring Festival Gala; In 1993, she sang "When I Was Homesick" with the famous soprano Wan Shanhong, creating a new classic; In 1994, he performed "One, Two, Three, and Four Songs", and won the peak popularity again......
Overnight, this singer from a humble background and tempered from military life became a household name. He conquered countless listeners with his unpretentious military nature, and his loud and high-pitched voice was praised as "China's good voice". For a time, Yan Weiwen became a pivotal presence in the music scene.
It is precisely with this innocent artist's feelings that Yan Weiwen can still maintain a young and sincere heart in his later years. Perhaps this is the innate nature of an artist.
The joys and sorrows and vitality of family life
Behind any great artist, there is certainly a family story worth remembering. Yan Weiwen is no exception. For him, his wife Liu Weixing is the protagonist of this family life.
The first time the two met was in the army art troupe, Yan Weiwen was still a young man at that time, and Liu Weixing was a singing and dancing girl with outstanding temperament. The two who met late soon fell in love with each other in this military family and started a long-distance relationship for nearly 10 years.
In 1984, Yan Weiwen and his wife finally married in Beijing. It became the happiest moment of his life. Like most military families, Liu Weixing is 100% supportive and understanding of her husband's work. Liu Weixing, a noble and elegant wife, is like a protective mirror that always guards the rough military husband at home.
The good times didn't last long, just two years after getting married, this warm little family ushered in the big test of life - his wife Liu Weixing suffered from breast cancer.
This is undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Yan Weiwen, a heavy blow to life. But as a soldier who has experienced the baptism of war, Yan Weiwen did not waver at all, and he began his wife's long anti-cancer life with iron willpower and patience.
During this period, Yan Weiwen gave up almost all career opportunities and devoted himself to taking care of his wife. Whether it was the multiple recurrences in the later stage or the various pains during chemotherapy, he never left his wife's side. In the presence of all his relatives and friends, he interpreted a soldier's highest belief in "home".
In this way, under the meticulous care of her husband, his wife Liu Weixing finally overcame the curse of cancer and regained a healthy life. And the couple has formed a life-and-death grace as a result, and the relationship between the two has deepened.
Now, his wife is over the age of six, and Yan Weiwen is also in his twilight years. But the two still hugged each other and enjoyed the last warm time in their lives. Whenever people ask Yan Weiwen what his spiritual pillar was at the peak of his career, he will always say with emotion: "It was my wife who gave me strength."
In Yan Weiwen and his wife, we see the most simple and noble family virtues. Even in the group of artists, who are regarded as romantic, their stories of mutual affection and shared hardships are enough to touch everyone's heart.
Encounters in later years and a new take-off in life
Yan Weiwen, who was in his twilight years, thought that he would just live the rest of his life like this. Reality often has unexpected twists and turns.
Yan Weiwen, who is over 65 years old, has once again fallen into the cusp of public opinion. It all started with a news report about him wearing a high-end sportswear worth 7,000 yuan, which sparked widespread criticism and discussion among netizens.
People have questioned whether Yan Weiwen's style of "showing off his wealth and showing off his wealth" is biased, as a senior artist. Some people even pointed out that the course fee of the national vocal music "master class" he opened was as high as 4,800 yuan, which was actually a huge profit. All kinds of criticism quickly turned into a wave of sound on the Internet.
Yan Weiwen did not defend these criticisms. But soon, another "righteous act" that happened to him was unearthed by netizens again and became a weapon to turn the tide.
The famous host Zhu Jun encountered the public opinion storm of "Xingqin Gate". At that time, the female intern "Xianzi" who accused him seriously fabricated the facts, and Yan Weiwen, as a party, stood up to testify for Zhu Jun as soon as possible and restored the truth. It was Yan Weiwen's testimony that finally helped Zhu Jun wash away his stigma and tide over the crisis in his career.
This matter was mentioned again, which immediately aroused netizens' sympathy and understanding for Yan Weiwen. For a time, the voices of supporters prevailed to defend the rights and interests of the old artists.
It can be said that this "dance of justice" completely reversed the prejudice of netizens against Yan Weiwen's late festival. At the same time, the touching "anti-cancer story" of Yan Weiwen and his wife was once again retold and won widespread praise.
As the saying goes, "blessings and misfortunes depend on each other, otherwise they are extremely Tailai". Yan Weiwen, who was criticized by netizens, quickly cleared his stigma and regained his high popularity and prestige. Finally, there is no longer accusation and criticism of him in the circle of friends, but instead blessings and respect.
All this turning point really moved many people. It once again proves that Yan Weiwen is a person, no matter what situation he is in, he can move the public with his honest and kind nature. It is precisely because of this persistent character and ethics that he can convince people's hearts and win his own share of the glory of life.