One day in 1994, Li Bin happily came to the backstage of the army's art show to prepare. For many years, he has dreamed of standing on stage to show his acting talent and convey his inner emotions to the audience.
However, life in reality was not as easy as he imagined, and the harsh training and boring work made him feel depressed.
This theatrical performance became an opportunity for him to pour out his heart.
Under the stage, the commander and his comrades-in-arms took their seats one after another, and Li Bin took a deep breath and walked onto the stage. He chose the form of cross talk, which he could, with another soldier. The two of you told the story word by word, making the audience laugh.
After the performance, Li Bin was pleasantly surprised to find that he had such a talent and could enliven the atmosphere and drive emotions through verbal expression.
This unexpected successful experience allowed Li Bin to find new possibilities in life. After that, he continued to participate in literary competitions at multiple levels and achieved good results. The joy of discovering his talents, as well as the heartfelt cheers and laughter of the audience, became the driving force for him to move forward.
In 1997, Li Bin was discharged from the army. A TV producer invited him to participate in the audition to join a brand new entertainment program. Li Bin happily went, after all, this was the opportunity he had always dreamed of.
After passing layers of interviews, he successfully served as the host of the show. Although he has never hosted before, Li Bin quickly found his sense by relying on his innate language organization skills and humor, and was recognized by everyone in front of and behind the scenes.
In 1999, with the renaming of the program "Super Winner" broadcast on Anhui Satellite TV, Li Bin became famous in one fell swoop, his popularity rose rapidly, and his topic ability and control level were well received.
The soldier who once tried to perform for the first time on the stage has now become a well-known "variety show brother".
In 2003, Guo Degang joined the variety show "Super Winner" hosted by Li Bin. At first, he was just a backdrop role, with little chance to express himself.
As the helmsman, Li Bin often jokes in front of the audience that Guo Degang will not be popular and it is difficult to gain a foothold in this industry.
Although they were only unintentional words, these words invisibly hit Guo Degang's self-confidence and fighting spirit. In the interval between the recording of the show, he often cried silently with a melancholy face.
Li Bin didn't know Guo Degang's inner world, and continued to host the show as usual, enlivening the atmosphere and amusing the audience.
One day, a sudden decision changed Guo Degang's fate - the program team asked him to live in the window of the mall for 48 hours, and if he successfully passed the test, he could become the official host.
Li Bin encouraged Guo Degang to accept the challenge and shared his difficult memories of being watched at the zoo. In the end, Guo Degang took a bit of luck and agreed to stay in a "public prison".
However, 48 hours is not short. Guo Degang couldn't stretch his body in the glass window, and it was difficult to sleep because of the gaze of outsiders. He struggled inwardly, and the thought of giving up came to him all the time.
And Li Bin and the program team didn't seem to see Guo Degang's discomfort, and still recorded the program as they were, focusing on improving ratings.
48 hours later, Guo Degang successfully walked out of the glass cage, but he had left a heavy shadow on Li Bin and the program team in his heart. He was angry that the promised remuneration was curtailed by the false and wronged, and the fans were also furious at Li Bin's inhumane bottom line.
It wasn't until 2021 that Li Bin posted a video to show his original intention, saying that it was for the purpose of exercising Guo Degang at that time, and he didn't deliberately make things difficult. A misunderstanding caused by an oolong has suddenly come to his senses.
In 2007, Li Bin joined Hunan Satellite TV and co-hosted the new program "Weekend My Biggest" with his friend Zhou Qun again. Relying on the sparks from the collision between the two, this show quickly set off a ratings boom and successfully replicated the glory of their old work.
Three years later, Li Bin posted a farewell note on his Weibo, announcing his withdrawal from the stage that made him rejuvenate again. Subsequently, there were rumors that Li Bin had serious disagreements with the program team and could no longer continue to cooperate.
As the first brother in the hosting circle, Li Bin understands that he is in the prime of life at this moment, and he cannot and should not give up his dream. So, he decisively chose to turn to the film industry, ready to open up a new world.
However, Li Bin was not as smooth as he imagined. First of all, his appearance has become a major weakness, unlike hosting this industry, where appearance is not the decisive factor.
Secondly, the lack of systematic training in acting also led to his inability to stand out in auditions.
But Li Bin is not so easily discouraged. He did not give up and continued to try different roles, while practicing hard at home.
And so it was, day after day, year after year. In this process, Li Bin experienced the pain of successive failures, but he still chose to believe in himself, the charm of the stage, and the fact that art can change his fate.
Gradually, Li Bin found that just staying as an actor is not enough to have the ability to be proficient in lines and a strong interest. So he began to study screenwriting and filmmaking Xi, hoping to shine behind the scenes.
Finally, in 2016, Li Bin directed and acted in his first work "Snooker".
However, the results are still not satisfactory, and the film has received polarized reviews after its opening. Some viewers don't like Li Bin's production style, thinking that the rhythm of the movie is unbalanced and the theme is not prominent; More fans said that this is his first attempt, and the plot is already good, and he is looking forward to improving in the future.
There is a first time for everything, and Li Bin is not discouraged. As long as you can stand on the stage and realize your creative dream, all the ups and downs in the process are expected, and they are all necessary phased exercises.
He believes that as long as he persists, he will achieve excellent results.
After 2010, Li Bin suddenly disappeared from public view. Without him, every entertainment show seems to have lost some of its vitality. Where did this energetic host go? Everyone is speculating behind the scenes.
It turned out that since winning the praise of the new film, Li Bin has not heard from him. Not only did he withdraw from the hosting circle, but he also did not have any works exposed. It wasn't until a few years later that it was revealed that he had been battling the disease to the death.
It's a strange disease that's hard to treat. It eroded Li Bin's health all the time, leaving him bedridden and sore and weak. Looking at the top lights in a daze, it has become the norm for Li Bin in recent years.
What's even more unbearable for him is that the side effects of a large number of drugs are also eating away at his appearance and look. He gradually gained weight, his hair thinned, and his complexion was dull, and he gradually drifted away from the sunny and cheerful image he remembered on television.
Every time he stood in front of the mirror, Li Bin silently shed tears for his changes.
Negative emotions tormented Li Bin's already fragile mind. What's even more terrifying is that his condition has been good and bad, and the future cannot be predicted. In the most difficult time, Li Bin even had the idea of committing suicide.
Fortunately, his family has always been by his side, which has supported him to continue living.
Li Bin understands that battling illness requires extraordinary perseverance. At this moment, what career fame and fortune are no longer important, health is the only way to support him to go on.
After several years of treatment, he also slowly learned how to face the ordeal positively. After all, in life, ups and downs are common.
Many years ago, Guo Degang was just an inconspicuous small role in a variety show hosted by Li Bin, constantly driving laughter. Now it is different, Guo Degang has grown into a fragrant dumpling, his cross talk works are well-known, the box office is considerable, and the popularity is strong.
On the other hand, Li Bin, who was at the helm of the year, has not had new works for many years, and has gradually been forgotten by young audiences. What's even more commendable is that Guo Degang did not forget his original intention because of fame and fortune, and he attributed his fame to that window challenge and the careful cultivation of Li Bin and other predecessors.
Every time he is interviewed, he will mention his mentor back then.
In 2021, when Li Bin, who was seriously ill, reappeared in the public camera, many netizens exclaimed that this was the magic of time. He was once as beautiful as the sun and the sky; In the blink of an eye, prosperity is just a passerby, and the disease ruthlessly destroys the face.
In fact, Guo Degang doesn't care whether Li Bin's current appearance is old. In his heart, Li Bin represents a typical example of "teacher is difficult to repay" in traditional Chinese culture.
The kindness of the elders to the future generations is the same all over the world. What's more, it was Li Bin who helped him get out of the trough and regain himself, so that he had the glory later.
"Gold is hidden in the mud and sand, and whoever sees it will not take it!" Guo Degang said with a smile. He expects that Mr. Li Bin can use his own struggle to reshape a bright life. And I also cherish the stage as always, warm every audience with emotion, and repay the kindness of my teacher.
On the road of life, we may fall or rise, and eventually we will return to our original hearts. I believe that Mr. Li Bin will be able to regain the excitement of the past and continue to bring joy to everyone.
The original intention has not changed, and he is full of passion, but he is still deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Looking back at Li Bin's life, what we see is a story of constantly falling and getting up. In terms of career, health, etc., he has experienced great ups and downs, but in the end he can stand on the stage.
This spirit of never giving up and never indulging should serve as a model for every literary and artistic worker. It inspires us not to fail and to continue to pursue our dreams.
Li Bin has practiced the true meaning of "hope" with his life, and we sincerely hope that he will reap more wonderful results in the future.