The literary and artistic enlightenment of the Northeast talents
In the winter of 1958, a new life was ushered in in the home of an ordinary resident in Jilin Province. This was the day Hou Tianlai was born, in a family of intellectuals, his parents were both teachers in a local middle school, and his family education was very strict.
However, Hou Tianlai, who was born smart, was not depressed because of this, he had a cheerful and lively personality, and his academic Xi grades have always been among the best.
In the fifth grade of primary school, Hou Tianlai was already the representative of the English class in the class, he was fluent in oral English, his pronunciation was standard, and he could often recite texts easily, and his teachers and classmates were impressed by him.
In his spare time, he often gushes about foreign stories, which are fascinating.
Beneath his quiet appearance, Hou Tianlai hides an infinite passion for music and performance, and he yearns for the exhilarating feeling when he plays the erhu. However, buying a suitable erhu is too luxurious for him from an ordinary family.
Watching the other students dance with new instruments in their hands, the desire in my heart was even greater.
One day, Hou Tianlai thought of the various books in his father's study. A bold idea was brewing in his mind - by secretly selling those books, he could make enough money for the erhu! After careful consideration, he finally put it into action.
In those days, after school, he would always take a book home in hiding, and then find a way to sell it to a thrift dealer.
In this way, after some hard work, the beloved erhu finally arrived! When the bow crossed the strings for the first time, emitting a melodious and beautiful music, the young Hou Tianlai was extremely excited, as if he was the master of this world.
He began to teach himself simple tunes and soon became proficient in playing several folk songs. Even without guidance, his musical talent has already begun to show.
However, the good times did not last long, and all this was soon discovered by his father. Faced with questioning, Hou Tianlai had to stumble to explain the truth. His father was furious, took away his erhu, and disciplined him severely.
At that moment, the boy's heart was filled with despair and pain. But this did not dampen his enthusiasm for literature and art, but made him determined to develop in this direction.
On the road of literature and art, he ushered in the first unforgettable lesson in his life.
The bitter years of the drama world
In 1978, China resumed the college entrance examination, which was tantamount to a lifesaver for Hou Tianlai. After experiencing the pain of the shattering of his literary dream when he was a teenager, he resolutely decided to apply for an art school and embark on the path of pursuing a career in acting.
With excellent cultural class results, Hou Tianlai got his wish and entered the performance department of Jilin University of Arts.
The four years of college were his most precious youth. In order to enrich his acting skills, Hou Tianlai often soaked in the library and found a large number of art books and film materials for Xi.
In his spare time, he also took the initiative to participate in the drama club and actively prepared for various roles. In a performance, he brilliantly interpreted the role of a small soldier, which won the recognition and applause of his classmates and teachers.
After graduating in 1982, Hou Tianlai was assigned to work in a local drama theater, officially became a professional actor, and began to show his talents on the drama stage. At first, he could only play small roles with few lines.
But he was not discouraged, as soon as he came on stage, he threw himself into the role, hoping to attract the director's attention with his own efforts.
Colleagues praised Hou Tianlai for his conscientious and responsible work, and never complained about his hard work. Once, when a colleague was sick and asked for leave, he volunteered to take over, and it only took one day to memorize all the dialogue.
During the performance of the drama, he performed well and was smoothly qualified for this important role.
The years in the drama industry were the most difficult period of Hou Tianlai's acting career. In order to practice excellent acting skills, he has made great efforts to constantly play different types of roles.
In this way, under the dual tempering of stage and life, Hou Tianlai has accumulated rich performance experience, laying the foundation for shining on the screen in the future. Although the process was full of thorns, he did not flinch and always maintained his enthusiasm and dedication to the actor's career.
Play the villain in the trivia of his wife and children
In 1985, 27-year-old Hou Tianlai married an elegant and quiet calligrapher woman and stepped into a new stage of his life. Two years later, he ushered in the birth of his first child, his daughter Hou Yingying, and he also became a father, and he felt the responsibility and meaning of life deeply.
In the same year, through a friend's introduction, Hou Tianlai took over his first TV series "The Last Princess" and officially entered the film and television industry. In order to depict historical figures in detail, he consulted a lot of information and specially visited the parties until he was familiar with the words and deeds of the characters.
This work won him the attention of more directors.
Since the 90s, Hou Tianlai has gradually accumulated rich experience in film and television performances. In order to earn a salary to fill the dining table at home, he runs around the crew all year round, and it is rare for the children to be accompanied by their fathers in the process of growing up.
During his work abroad, his wife silently took on the responsibility of taking care of the elderly and raising children, and Hou Tianlai sincerely admired her contributions.
Although most of them play negative roles, Hou Tianlai's true character is honest and kind. His professionalism and sincerity in his work have also won him recognition from the director and his peers.
Every time he finishes the film, he will also take the initiative to apologize to the actress, for fear of causing trouble to people. But when these works came out, the audience often misunderstood him because of his "villain" image, which also made him depressed for a while.
Fortunately, he was not disturbed by the outside world, and he still focused on his work as always, facing life with a positive attitude.
Reflection and gratitude in the rising period of career
In the 21st century, Hou Tianlai's acting career reached its peak, and he began to frequently play the role of protagonist and villain, and gradually became a representative of the powerful faction in the film and television industry.
In many popular TV series, the villains he portrayed are lifelike and deeply loved by the audience. Although he has gained fame and fortune and won the reputation of "villain professional", his personality has not changed because of this.
Outside of work, Hou Tianlai still lives a simple life. He was never extravagant and wasteful, and often took a cheap night train back to his hometown to visit relatives, and was reluctant to take a plane. He is even more pleased that his two daughters have also achieved success in their respective fields and are living happily ever after.
When his busy work comes to an end, he spends more time with his family and tries his best to make up for the regrets of the year.
When he reached middle age, Hou Tianlai couldn't help but reflect on his acting career. After all, without his wife's silent dedication and support over the years, it would be difficult for him to devote himself to his career.
At that time, his wife not only took on the responsibility of taking care of the elderly and raising children, but also acted as a bridge for emotional communication between husband and wife, encouraging him to move forward with warm letters and ferry tickets.
Now, Hou Tianlai has decided to continue to enjoy the acting career he loves, but he will also pay more attention to the maintenance of family relationships, go hand in hand with his wife, take care of the younger generations, and return to the bits and pieces of life together.
Thanksgiving, the road to acting
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Hou Tianlai is 64 years old and has officially entered old age. But his acting career did not stop there, and he is still active in the film and television industry, attracting the attention of the audience with his unique acting skills.
The small role in the film industry back then is now a powerful old artist.
When he was young, he was busy with work, but now Hou Tianlai leaves more time and energy for his family. He will accompany his grandchildren as they grow up and teach them the right outlook on life and values.
Every time I get along with my wife and children, the past comes to my heart bit by bit, and I can't help but feel that the world is impermanent. On the road of life, there are too many people and things that are worth remembering and being grateful for.
Seeing that his two daughters are also married and starting a family, Hou Tianlai is very pleased with their growth. After all, without his wife's support and care over the years, his daughters would not have the happy life they have today.
Every time he thought of this, he couldn't help but admire and be grateful to his wife. It is with her tree that her career and family can thrive.
Looking forward to the future, Hou Tianlai decided to continue to enjoy his favorite acting career, but he will also pay attention to the maintenance of family relationships. Go hand in hand with your wife, care for the younger generations, and reminisce about the bits and pieces of life together.
No matter what the storm is, they will support each other and tide over the difficulties together.