On a cold winter night in 1993, Mao Ning, an athlete, sat alone on a bench in the cloister, holding a notice of selection for the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
He trembled with excitement, and tears could no longer be controlled.
For many days and nights, he has been desperately practicing Xi singing, hoping to shine on the CCTV stage one day. Now that his dream has finally come true, he is thrilled.
Although the selection is only a small program and the weight is light, it is enough for Mao Ning.
He knew that this was an opportunity given to him by God, and he must seize it, otherwise he might not have a second chance in his life. He clenched the notice tightly, and his heart swelled with infinite fighting spirit.
He wants everyone to see that an otherwise unknown athlete can also shine brightly on the stage.
The Spring Festival is coming soon, and Mao Ning came to the backstage of the Spring Festival Gala with a guitar on his back. There are a lot of people here, but all the stars are greeting each other and don't take this small role seriously.
This made him feel a little embarrassed, but it also strengthened his determination to make a splash.
Finally, the host announced, "Next, I invite Mr. Mao Ning to bring the original song "The Sound of the Waves Remains"". He took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. At that moment, his heart had never been calmer than it was now.
He sang this popular song in a magnetic voice, and after the last high note, the audience burst into thunderous applause and cheers.
At this moment, he who was unknown in the past finally soared and became the king of heaven who impressed everyone. How many days and nights of waiting and struggle finally paid off at this moment.
In 2000, when his career was in full swing, Guangzhou Entertainment Company introduced a newcomer to Mao Ning as a partner - Yang Yuying. The first time they met, Mao Ning was conquered by Yang Yuying's sweet and moving singing voice. The voices of the two unexpectedly matched, and the coordination was seamless.
Soon, they released their first collaborative single, which suddenly became popular. The two often dress up in exaggerated costumes to take photos and appear on magazine covers. They have become popular idols, and countless fans are crazy about them.
Yang Yuying's innocent personality forms a strong contrast with Mao Ning's mature and stable image, which makes everyone love this pair. The media even praised them as a "golden boy and girl" group, which injected vigorous vitality into the music scene.
During that time, they won almost all the big prizes, and their popularity was unprecedentedly high. The two also cultivated a deep relationship and became each other's most trusted partners. No matter what difficulties they encounter, they will support each other.
Now recalling the years when he fought side by side with Yang Yuying, it was the happiest and most glorious day of his singer career. If it weren't for the absurdities that happened later, they could have stood taller and farther together – to become legends of their time.
One day in November 2000, Mao Ning had just driven back to the recording studio from the Chaoyang Hotel when he stopped at a traffic light. At this moment, a man suddenly opened the car door and got in, took out a kitchen knife and put it against his neck, threatening him to hand over all his valuables.
Mao Ning hurriedly handed over the wallet, but the man counted it, saw that the money was not much, and forcibly took away his car keys. The two had a fierce scuffle, and Mao Ning used all his strength to subdue the gangster, but he didn't expect the man to take out another knife hidden on his body and stab Mao Ning fiercely.
For a while, the car was covered with blood, Mao Ning was unconscious, and the gangsters opened the car door and fled. After the pedestrians found out, they hurriedly called an ambulance and took the dying Mao Ning to the hospital.
After the operation, the police quickly identified the gangster, who turned out to be a practitioner in the industry. This made the outside world peep into Mao Ning's private life, and they speculated whether there was an affair between the two.
Just when Mao Ning was struggling on his sickbed, someone anonymously broke the news that he was actually gay.
In an instant, Mao Ning went from being a victim to a target of public criticism. He wanted to deny it, but no one believed him. His reputation fell to the bottom, and he looked out the window in despair, crying for his unbearable life.
He understands that in this circle, as long as there is a slight flaw, there is no room to turn over.
At the same time that Mao Ning encountered an accident and lost his reputation, Yang Yuying met Lai Wenfeng, a wealthy businessman in Xiamen, on a tour. Lai Wenfeng fell in love with Yang Yuying at first sight, and repeatedly sent expensive gifts such as famous cars and watches to express his heart.
Yang Yuying had a good impression of this flamboyant businessman at first, but she never thought that it would develop into a relationship. However, Lai Wenfeng's repeated planning of romantic details that surprised her finally touched Yang Yuying's heart.
So after a beautiful confession like a movie, the two fell in love. Lai Wenfeng stated that he would marry Yang Yuying no matter what. Yang Yuying immediately decided to quit the entertainment industry and followed Lai Wenfeng back to live in Xiamen.
This is undoubtedly another resounding slap in the face to Mao Ning. Not only did he lose his best partner, but he was also discredited and never recovered. He could no longer support it and completely disappeared from the public eye.
Everyone is speculating about what will happen to him.
Within a few years, the relevant departments released news that Mao Ning was arrested on suspicion of drug use. He squatted in the cold cell, replaying in his mind the process of his journey from the pride of the sky to the gloomy god, and regretted it.
Today's Mao Ning can only sell nostalgia on some inconspicuous county-level satellite TV and township squares, and sing some old songs that were very popular in the past. Most of the audience are middle-aged and elderly people, who listen to the familiar melody and can't help but recall the prosperity and dreams of that era.
Mao Ning's figure is no longer tall, replaced by a rickety back and gloomy eyes. The face that has made the hearts of countless girls move is full of dust and decadence at the moment.
He knew that his story would eventually be another painful lesson for the circle.
His experience is a warning to all newcomers that no one in the red dust should be left alone. You must always be vigilant and stay away from distorted news and gossip that can ruin you.
At the same time, we must also do a good job of psychological construction at any time and always keep in mind the original intention.
Because the fate of a proud son like him is innumerable, and everyone who falls has flown higher than everything. If you want to escape from this cruel vortex, only tenacious willpower is your last weapon.