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"Behind every success, there is an untold story. This sentence is vividly reflected in Wei Ji'an. A grassroots star who became famous on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala because of the sentence "Hello, buddy", but suddenly retired at the peak of his career, which is incomprehensible. What kind of story is hidden?
[Background]
Wei Ji'an's story originates from a poor small village in Shandong, where living conditions are difficult, but Wei Ji'an never gave up on his dream. His family is poor, and his parents work hard, but they still struggle to meet the basic needs of their four children. Despite this, Wei Ji'an showed a keen interest in the arts from an early age, especially in the school's theatrical performances.
【Struggle】
Wei Ji'an's fortunes changed when he was 18 years old. The Xinjiang Military Region Repertory Troupe came to his hometown to select talents, and Wei Ji'an seized the opportunity. Although he knew nothing about drama, with talent and hard work, he managed to join the repertory troupe. There, he not only learned the art of acting, but also showed his talent in a short period of time.
【Counterattack】
Wei Ji'an's talent was quickly recognized. He was recommended to the Beijing General Political Repertory Troupe, and even had the opportunity to participate in the sketch performance of the Spring Festival Gala. In the Spring Festival Gala in 1991, his debut shocked the national audience. In that era dominated by Chen Peisi, Zhao Benshan and other big names, Wei Ji'an's "Xiangyin" unexpectedly became the focus, and his name became a household name overnight.
【Peak】
Wei Ji'an's success in the Spring Festival Gala won him more opportunities. "The Cop and the Thief", "Birthday Celebration" and other works have been one after another, and each work has been loved and respected by the audience. His artistic career seemed to be smooth sailing, but just when everyone was expecting more of his wonderful performances, he suddenly announced his retirement, which caused public consternation.
【Transition】
Behind Wei Ji'an's retirement is his deep family affection. Soon after becoming famous, he wanted to take his elderly mother to the city to enjoy a comfortable life, but his mother refused because she was not Xi to city life. Wei Ji'an was deeply helpless about this, but he still tried his best to balance the family responsibilities on both the urban and rural sides. However, fate has been unfair to him, and his mother's health has taken a turn for the worse, forcing him to make difficult choices.
[Mother's serious illness]
In late 2005, Wei's mother was diagnosed with a variety of diseases, including diabetes. This news hit Wei Ji'an like a bolt from the blue. He decided to leave his busy work and devote himself to taking care of his mother. The focus of his life shifted from the stage of the Spring Festival Gala to a humble rural family, even if it meant giving up the peak of his career.
【Conflict between family and career】
Although Wei Ji'an was by his mother's side, his heart was full of contradictions and pain. Although he participated in the Spring Festival Gala intermittently in 2006, 2009 and 2012, he felt deeply lost after each performance. He realizes that no matter how dazzling he is on stage, he can't make up for the debt he owes to his family, especially after the death of his mother.
【Select Family】
In the end, Wei Ji'an completely decided to quit the stage after the Spring Festival Gala in 2012, and he chose his family. He said in an interview: "I already have fame and money, but my family needs me. I want to make up for the absence of the past years. Since then, he has devoted all his time and energy to family and community affairs.
【Return to the ordinary】
After returning to the country life, Wei Ji'an became more low-key and ordinary. He is no longer a star on a TV screen, but an ordinary husband, father, and neighbor. He contributes to society in his own way, whether it is to fund the development of his hometown or to help solve the difficulties of the countryside.
【Inheritance and Contribution】
Even in 2023, Wei Ji'an is still actively involved in social welfare activities. After watching "Dahe Anlan" at a theater in Henan, he actively promoted traditional culture and used his influence to guide more people to pay attention to and respect traditional arts.
【Summary】
Wei Ji'an's story is about choice and sacrifice. He used his life experience to tell us that success is not only a professional achievement, but also a responsibility to the family and a contribution to society. His story also makes us reflect on the fact that true happiness and achievement may not be in the spotlight, but in every detail of ordinary life.
However, his story doesn't end there. Wei Ji'an's perseverance and sacrifice have attracted widespread attention and become a topic of discussion among many people. There are different opinions about his choice, with some praising his family values and sense of responsibility, believing that he is a true husband, while others believe that he has given up a rare opportunity and is irresponsible for his artistic career. However, Wei Ji'an himself does not seem to care about these controversies. He said in an interview: "The choices I made were for myself and my family, and I didn't need the understanding or approval of others. I just want to be a person worthy of my conscience. ”
This is the story of Wei Ji'an, the extraordinary journey of an ordinary person. His choice makes us ponder, what is true success, is it the glory that shines in the spotlight, or the satisfaction and happiness found in the little things of life?