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66-year-old Yan Weiwen, from the "civilian general" who once wore a green military uniform, to now retire for love and return to the family, his life trajectory is just like a song with ups and downs, playing his own melody in the changes of the times
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The story starts from that era of material scarcity, in 1957, Yan Weiwen was born in an ordinary family in Pingyao, Shanxi, at that time, having a brand new green military uniform was the most simple dream in the hearts of countless teenagers
Yan Weiwen is no exception, he has loved literature and art since he was a child, and dreams of one day wearing that military uniform that symbolizes glory and singing loudly on the stage
Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared, when he was 15 years old, the news of the recruitment of students by the Shanxi Provincial Song and Dance Troupe ignited the fire of hope in Yan Weiwen's heart, he signed up for the exam, and with a Shanxi folk song "Laundry Song", conquered all the examiners present
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Fate always seems to like to joke, because of his family background, Yan Weiwen's political trial materials are stuck, and his dream is close at hand, but it is difficult to reach
In the face of the sudden blow, Yan Weiwen did not give up, he firmly wrote down an "enlistment application" with only six words: "Resolutely ask to enlist", this simple application is full of the boy's persistence in his dreams and his yearning for military life
The god of fate finally favored this persistent teenager, and with the help of the teachers of the song and dance troupe, Yan Weiwen finally got his wish and put on the green army uniform and became a literary soldier of the Shanxi Song and Dance Troupe
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The moment he put on the military uniform, Yan Weiwen's heart was full of pride and joy, and he knew that this military uniform was not only an honor, but also a responsibility
In the Shanxi Provincial Song and Dance Troupe, Yan Weiwen trained hard and actively participated in performances, his singing talent gradually showed, and he also gained sincere love
In 1979, Yan Weiwen was transferred to the General Political Song and Dance Troupe, opening a new chapter in his life
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In 1984, Yan Weiwen sang "Little Poplar" and became an instant hit, this song has a beautiful melody and touching lyrics, which quickly spread all over the country, and also made Yan Weiwen's name a household name
Since then, Yan Weiwen's masterpieces have continued, such as "When I Miss Home", "One, Two, Three, Four Songs", "Say a Word from the Heart", "Mother" and other songs, which not only made him a well-known singer, but also became a cultural symbol of an era
From the first time he appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala in 1988 to later became a frequent guest of the Spring Festival Gala, Yan Weiwen has accompanied generation after generation with his affectionate singing
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Just when his career was in full swing, Yan Weiwen made an unexpected decision: fade out of the stage and return to his family
What's the story? Why did a 7,000 yuan sweatshirt cause such a big controversy?
The love story of Yan Weiwen and his wife Liu Weixing has become a good story in the literary circle
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The two met in the Shanxi Provincial Song and Dance Troupe, and back then, Liu Weixing was attracted by Yan Weiwen's upright military uniform and strong singing voice, and Yan Weiwen was also moved by Liu Weixing's gentleness and kindness
In 1982, the two entered the palace of marriage, and after marriage, Liu Weixing gave up her job in order to support her husband's career and took care of the family wholeheartedly
In 1988, Yan Weiwen was preparing to participate in the CCTV Young Singer Grand Prix, and Liu Weixing concealed the news of her unwell in order not to affect her husband's competition
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It wasn't until the eve of the game that Yan Weiwen learned that his wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and the news was like a bolt from the blue, which made Yan Weiwen fall into deep self-blame and pain
He resolutely decided to give up the competition and accompany his wife for treatment, and with Yan Weiwen's careful care and encouragement, Liu Weixing's surgery was very successful
The illness did not let go of this strong woman easily, and in the following years, Liu Weixing's condition recurred several times, and each time Yan Weiwen was exhausted
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In order to take better care of his wife, Yan Weiwen began to deliberately reduce his performances and devote more time and energy to his family
He turned down many important performance opportunities, and even gave up some opportunities to advance his career, and nothing was more important to him than the health of his wife and the happiness of his family
In 2003, Liu Weixing's condition deteriorated again, and Yan Weiwen put down all the work in his hand and accompanied his wife to seek medical treatment everywhere
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He took his wife to major hospitals at home and abroad, trying various treatments, just to prolong his wife's life and alleviate her pain
In those years, Yan Weiwen was under unimaginable pressure, with his beloved wife on one side and the stage he loved on the other, he had to make a choice
In the end, he chose family and companionship, and he knew that for his wife, he was her greatest spiritual support
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He used his actions to interpret what true love is, what is responsibility and responsibility
Now, Liu Weixing's condition has stabilized, and Yan Weiwen has gradually returned to a peaceful life
He occasionally attends some gigs, but more time, he chooses to spend time with his family and enjoy family fun
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A 7,000 yuan sweatshirt broke his peaceful life and pushed him to the forefront of public opinion
Yan Weiwen, who was rehearsing for a performance, was wearing a black sweatshirt, which seemed to be an ordinary sweatshirt, but was picked up by sharp-eyed netizens as a new style of the season of a luxury brand, with a price of more than 7,000 yuan
For a time, there was a lot of discussion about Yan Weiwen's extravagant clothes and extravagant life, and some people criticized him, as an old artist, that he should maintain a simple style and should not pursue material comforts
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Some people also believe that artists are also ordinary people and have the right to pursue a better life, not to mention that Yan Weiwen has a lot of income, and it is understandable to buy a dress for thousands of yuan
The debate on whether artists should wear famous brands or not has not yet been decided
But it is undeniable that Yan Weiwen's achievements in music and his love story of never leaving his wife still touch countless people
From "Civilian General" to "Retirement for Love", Yan Weiwen used his singing voice and actions to interpret a wonderful and touching chapter of his life
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