Zhang Ye's family background
Zhang was also born in a typical family in the literary and artistic circles, and both parents worked in this industry. She has shown extraordinary artistic talent since she was a child, and at the age of 5 she played a small role in the movie "Outwitting Tiger Mountain", and often performed singing and dancing shows on various occasions.
However, the parents didn't want their daughter to enter the entertainment industry, worried that this circle was too complicated, so they sent her to live in the house of her honest and simple grandparents. Her grandparents were also very doting on Zhang and supported her to learn Xi and practice Xi singing, which laid the foundation for her to become a singer in the future.
Zhang Ye's insistence on his musical dreams
With the support of her grandparents, Zhang also continued to exercise her singing voice and learn Xi more professional singing skills. At the age of 13, she successfully passed the entrance exam of the Conservatory of Music and received an official admission letter.
At first, the parents were adamantly opposed, believing that a career in music entertainment was too precarious, and wanted their daughter to choose a university with a more practical major. But Zhang also expressed his unwavering enthusiasm for learning Xi music, and even had a big quarrel with his parents.
According to statistics, more than 80% of Chinese parents will strongly oppose their children's entry into the entertainment industry, but Zhang Ye finally said that she moved her parents, and with their support, her long-term music dream was finally realized.
Zhang also devoted himself to his singing career and won many awards
After going to university, Zhang also devoted himself to professional Xi, working hard to study vocal theory and practice a lot Xi various singing skills. During this period, she successfully passed the Grade 8 Vocal Music Exam and participated in more than 10 singing competitions in the district on behalf of the school, among which she won 15 gold and silver medals.
Zhang Ye's singing voice has been praised by industry experts as "a once-in-a-century bel canto", and her vocal range is up to 3 octaves, which can easily control songs of any difficulty. These efforts and achievements laid the foundation for her to become a top singer in China in the future, and Zhang also reaped fruitful fruits during her Xi studies, successfully standing on the podium many times.
Zhang also met singer Zhang Xing, and the two fell in love
In 1991, Zhang also met pop singer Zhang Xing by chance during a joint performance with other colleges. Zhang Xing is 6 years older than Zhang Ye, and he was very popular in the last ten years, and he can be regarded as an idol singer in Zhang Ye's student days.
The two talked about the concept of music in the background, and they quickly became acquainted. Zhang was also completely conquered by Zhang Xing's eye-catching personal charm on stage, and the two soon fell in love.
Three years later, Zhang also wanted to register his marriage with Zhang Xing, but this idea was strongly opposed by his parents. According to statistics, more than 92% of Chinese parents would firmly oppose their children marrying someone with a criminal record.
And Zhang Xing had been sentenced to a short prison sentence for some misconduct, which became the main reason why Zhang Ye's parents strongly opposed the relationship. But Zhang also chose to break with his parents for the sake of love.
Zhang's father was also suffering from cancer and experienced a tragedy emotionally
Just as Zhang was about to elope with Zhang Xing, she received a sudden call from home, saying that her father had been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Zhang also immediately gave up his plans to elope and went home to take care of his sick father wholeheartedly.
Over the next six years, she had less and less contact with Zhang Xing, spending all her time and energy by her father's side, taking care of him through painful treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy.
However, the chance of cancer is very small, the data shows that less than 40% of patients are cured, and her father did not survive and passed away under her care.
The death of her father was a huge blow to Zhang, who was so grief-stricken that she could not eat or sleep all day. It was when she was most vulnerable and helpless that her college classmate Lu Jihong suddenly appeared and became the only spiritual sustenance in her life.
Zhang also became the best partner with Lu Jihong
Lu Jihong deliberately turned down his job and took Zhang Ye out for an excursion, letting her go to various places of interest to relax, and helping her gradually come out of the grief of her father's death.
Zhang also re-devoted himself to his singing career with his encouragement. Soon, the two became close friends who talked about everything, and they became excellent partners on the stage.
Statistics from the Spring Festival Gala show that they have performed together 17 times, and each time they have received enthusiastic responses from the audience. The two were jokingly called the "panda group" by the media and the audience as the image of the giant panda, but their relationship is obviously stronger than that of lovers, more like siblings.
Lu Jihong Dazhang also said that Lu Jihong's care for her made her see the sunshine in her life again, and she said that she would go through every step of this life with Lu Jihong.
Zhang also chooses friendship and career to live a wonderful life
After experiencing the tragedy of the relationship, Zhang never talked about love or marriage again. Faced with questions from the media, she said that there is not necessarily love in life, and Lu Jihong treats her like a biological brother, which is completely enough.
She believes that marriage should not define a woman's life, and that single people can live very happily. At present, about 23% of adult women in China have chosen not to marry, and Zhang can also be said to be a typical representative of this group.
Through her story, many people have come to realize that friendship and family are often more enduring and strong than love. Leaving the shackles of feelings, Zhang also devoted himself to his singing career and continued to bring countless touching singing voices to the public.
She lived a wonderful life, and after the severe pain, she also gained peace of mind beyond ordinary people. As one of her favorite quotes, "Music is enough".