The son of a talented opera family
On a cold and XiXi windy winter day in 1956, a family in Beijing heard the loud cry of a baby when it was born, which was the famous cross talk artist Xiaolin, who became famous in the future.
He was born intelligent, inherited his family's love for the art of opera, and his extraordinary talent for opera attracted attention at his young age.
At the moment when Xiaolin first learned to speak, the parents noticed that this child was different. They found that Xiaolin always had words in mind, and if he told him a story or a joke, Xiaolin could repeat it meticulously.
This amazing memory and comprehension skills gave his parents infinite hope for his future. So, when Xiaolin was 4 years old, his parents sent him to worship under Liu Sichang, a famous Shandong fast book, and began his artistic enlightenment.
Under the careful guidance of Master Liu, Xiaolin is diligent and eager to improve. He chewed and experienced every word carefully, and every action was repeatedly scrutinized and refined.
Gradually, it was discovered that this young child was able to tell thousands of words in a one-man show that lasted for half an hour. This is a unique talent among his peers, making him attract attention and praise among the older generation of artists.
Sharpen your fundamentals in tough years
When Xiaolin, who has been exposed to the art of opera, is full of vitality and dreams, ten years of turmoil have made all the beauty and hope out of reach. His parents had to send him out of his hometown and go to a remote rural village alone to cut in line.
Xiaolin came to the inaccessible mountain village, facing the unfamiliar environment and people, his heart was full of helplessness and fear. During the day, he and the villagers went to the mountains to cultivate the land, and they were covered in mud and hungry during their labor.
At night, I returned to the narrow and damp mud house, surrounded by darkness like ink and cold wind.
This kind of environment is undoubtedly even worse for a pampered child in the city, but Xiaolin is not discouraged. In order to seek solace for the soul, he began to carve a small world on the ground, and by the dim light, he silently practiced Xi storytelling and reading by himself.
When the village children found out, they often laughed at his strange behavior. But Xiaolin still went his own way and insisted on his beliefs.
In the ordeal, Xiaolin felt that he had become resilient and his basic skills had become more and more solid. He reminds himself all the time that this is just an essential grinding process on the way to achieving his dreams.
When he finally survived to the mountain village for ten years and was able to return to his hometown, he was already a young man who had endured the wind and rain. This period of time provided him with a steady stream of spiritual strength for his future galloping on the road of art.
Partner Li Guosheng has achieved extraordinary results
When Xiaolin finally returned to Beijing after a difficult rural life, he quickly broke through a world in the music industry. Years of solid foundation, coupled with his innate talent, made Xiaolin quickly become a popular actor in the Beijing Quyi Troupe.
The audience was full of praise for the virtuosity he honed along the way.
One day in 1979, Xiaolin received a notice from the Quyi Troupe that he wanted to try to cooperate with the new actor Li Guosheng. The two were attracted to each other when they met for the first time - Li Guosheng admired Xiaolin's chic and frankness, and Xiaolin took a fancy to Li Guosheng's old spicy and deep.
After working together for a while, everyone was amazed by the seamless chemistry between the two, as if they were destined to walk side by side.
As a result, the Quyi Troupe decided to make the two officially partners. The '80s were a golden age for his career, and he produced some of the best works and won a lot of competitions.
The tacit cooperation between them has brought Xiaolin's performance career to a new peak - under the lights of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala many times in a row, the joy has been transmitted to thousands of households through the screen, and he has become famous.
At the same time, Li Guosheng is not only a perfect partner for Xiaolin, but also a close mentor and friend.
Li Guosheng's rich experience and wise advice inspired Xiaolin, a "junior". The days when I walked side by side with Li Guosheng were the most unforgettable good years.
Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new on stage, and tie the knot off the stage
On a summer night in 1986, Xiaolin performed on stage as usual. In the audience of this scene, sat his girlfriend Xiaofang, who had been dealing with him for several years. The two looked at each other, as if they were being passed by electricity, and their love affair burst out at this moment.
After the performance, Xiaolin plucked up the courage to propose to Xiaofang and asked to spend her life hand in hand.
Xiaofang was also deeply moved by Xiaolin's sincerity, and immediately agreed to his marriage proposal. At the scene, the two decided to push the boat down the river, and completed a brief and sacred ceremony directly under the witness of the audience, officially announcing the marriage of the two.
Although the wedding was simple and hurried, Xiaolin and Xiaofang felt extremely happy. They firmly believe that true love does not need any external decoration, and that their union is destined to be a gift from heaven.
In the face of the surprise and opposition of their families, the two did not waver in the slightest, and held a grand worship ceremony again after returning home. Since then, they have embarked on a wonderful journey of marriage hand in hand.
Leukemia has taken its life, and the regret remains
Around the Spring Festival in 2015, Xiaolin suddenly had a high fever that did not go away, and the whole family was shocked. The doctor's diagnosis shocked everyone - it turned out that a rare leukemia was spreading in Xiaolin's body! This was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for him, who was usually lively and cheerful.
After being admitted to the hospital, Xiaolin's condition was relieved at first, which made the family breathe a sigh of relief. But it didn't take long for the illness to return, and it didn't give him any respite.
Fighting on the edge of life and death all day long, Xiaolin's health deteriorated, and finally did not survive on the 30th day after diagnosis.
Xiaolin's sudden death caught relatives and friends off guard. Especially his wife Xiaofang, who loves him deeply, she seems to have lost all her support all at once, crying all day long, not knowing the taste of food, and unable to sleep at night.
Although Xiaolin's son was also like a knife, he did not collapse, but stood up for the responsibility that the only man in the family should have. He always watched over his grief-stricken mother and took care of all her life as best he could.
Friends in the industry also shed tears for Xiaolin's early death. They reminisced about the good times they had working with this master and his outstanding contributions to the cause of cross talk in China.
Even though he has sailed west, that smile and humor will always remain in people's hearts. All the audiences who have applauded his wonderful performance will always remember and appreciate the joy and purifying power he brings.
The smile of his life will last forever and become a legend
Xiaolin's life is a passionate pursuit and lifelong dedication to the art of cross talk. He uses his own practice to interpret how to carry forward the traditional Chinese culture, and render thousands of people's hearts with his voice and body temperature.
Even though he is no longer alive, his spirit and accomplishments will always be remembered.
As the standard-bearer of the new generation, Xiaolin was fortunate to have the personal guidance of the horse master, and he was on a par with predecessors like Li Guosheng on the stage. He has absorbed the essence of Chinese cross talk for a hundred years, and has continuously broadened his horizons, injecting vitality into this art.
More than 100 works created by him and Li Guosheng have become the quintessence of the country and have been praised from generation to generation.
Xiaolin used his 59 years of life to show the world the perseverance and perseverance needed to be an artist. Performing on stage at the age of 4, he has been honed through turbulent years, and has always pursued his inner heart dreams.
The story of Xiaolin is not only the epitome of Chinese literature and art, but also inspires future generations to continue to move forward on this road.
Life is short, art is eternal. Xiaolin has become a legend, but his works and spirit will live on forever. Countless people will laugh in his jokes, be moved in his stories, and always remember what kind of high-spirited temperament an aspiring artist should have.