Sun Tao's "military advisor" wife
Sun Tao, 32, stood backstage at the Beijing Theatre, pacing back and forth anxiously. This is the 11th time he has appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, but the feeling of crampedness has not diminished at all. The stage staff was busy back and forth, but Sun Tao was nervous and couldn't get out. At this time, he felt a hand on his shoulder, and when he looked back, it was the gentle smiling face of his wife Li Li.
"Don't be nervous, I'll blow your ears. Li Li comforted him softly. Sun Tao nodded gratefully and asked Li Li to massage and knead him and make him happy. Gradually, his whole body relaxed. Over the years, no matter how nervous he was, as long as Li Li was by his side, he could always calm down immediately.
Thirty years ago, at the People's Liberation Army Art Academy, Sun Tao was still a shy teenager with low self-esteem. At that time, Li Li was the most beautiful existence in his heart. Every time in class, Li Li's questions made him quietly admire; Every time the script was practiced, Li Li's performance took his breath away.
Sun Tao, who was less than 20 years old, had the courage to confess to Li Li, but he was unexpectedly accepted. Since then, the two have been glued together like transparent glue. Li Li always seemed to know how to comfort his expression at the moment, and would say a word of encouragement at the right time. With Li Li's company, Sun Tao is extremely confident.
In 1994, the sketch "Picket" they performed after graduation had already been included in the Spring Festival Gala program list, and the heroine should have been Li Li. But not long before the rehearsal, the crew was temporarily replaced, and Li Li cried in frustration. After a while, she was retained by Sun Tao with firm love. At that time, at the age of 23, they were still in high spirits and looking forward to showing their talents in the theater.
It's a pity that the real life after graduation is really skinny. Sun Tao went to the General Political Drama Troupe for a few years, but was not favored by the director of the Spring Festival Gala; Li Li went to the art troupe of a directly subordinate unit, but it was difficult to work alone. The two rented a house in Beijing and lived quite poorly. In order to save money, Li Li often buys some vegetables and cooks by herself.
"It's so tiring to live like this, I'm tired of it. Once, Li Li couldn't help but vent to Sun Tao. He comforted her and said that he would one day shine on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala. Li Li shook her head in disappointment: "I don't want to hear anything now, I just want to go home." ”
His wife's words became a turning point in Sun Tao's life. He knew that he could not wait any longer, and that he had to practice seriously and fight for his place in the repertory troupe. In this way, Sun Tao began to forge ahead in self-training. No matter how late the rehearsal was, he relentlessly repeated; No matter how tired he is, he refuses to take it lightly.
Finally, in the spring of 1998, Sun Tao appeared on the stage of the second Spring Festival Gala as he wished, and performed "I am proud" with his partner. Behind the scenes, Li Li held his hand tightly and enjoyed the thunderous applause from the audience.
Since then, Sun Tao has gradually become a "frequent visitor", and has brought many joyful mix-and-match sketches. And Li Li has become his staunchest "military advisor" and supporter. Every time Sun Tao gets the script of the Spring Festival Gala, Li Li will always help him analyze and make suggestions; Every time she was nervous, Li Li always helped him massage and relax and regulate his emotions.
In the 2002 Spring Festival Gala, Sun Tao and Wu Xiubo co-starred in "My Lollipop" and became the ratings champion of the night. All kinds of media were full of praise: "I really didn't expect that these two actors would perform funny performances to such a height, so creative." ”
In private, the reporter found that the two actors were secretive about the origin of this idea. Because it all comes from Li Li's suggestion. Occasionally, at a party, she saw that the children were so happy eating lollipops, so she enthusiastically mentioned the idea to Sun Tao. Sun Tao accepted this suggestion without saying a word, and did a lot of improvisation with his partner.
Later, Li Li was reluctant to mention her own credit, only saying that it was the acting talent of the two actors. But Sun Tao and his friends know privately that most of this success depends on Li Li.
Today, Sun Tao is already the pillar of the Spring Festival Gala sketches. And the one who always accompanied and supported him was Li Li, a girl who wore a yellow sweater back then. She gave up her stage dream, but in exchange for her husband's successful life. Now Sun Tao has become a "man who eats soft rice", and in the interview, he also generously admitted that he relied on Li Li to support the whole family.
Over the years, the two have been in love with each other, from green to gray. Now Li Li is no longer as beautiful and petite as she used to be, but in Sun Tao's heart, she is still the most moving existence. He often sighed that if it weren't for Li Li's persistence and encouragement, he would have lost to this long struggle.
"Li Li, thank you. Before the closing, Sun Tao whispered softly in Li Li's ear. A familiar gentle smile appeared on her face: "Trust your eyes, your own judgment is always the most correct." The Spring Festival Gala is held every year, and the stage will always be there waiting for you!"