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The twists and turns of life
In 2021, the sun is blazing. Xie Dong stood alone in front of the tomb of his mother Ma Zenghui, silent for a long time. On the tombstone, his mother's kind smile reminded him of her life.
This great mother passed away at the age of 85, leaving her son Xie Dong with endless grief. Recalling his tortuous and bumpy life journey, all kinds of memories poured into Xie Dong's mind like a tide.
After becoming an overnight celebrity as a teenager and then getting entangled in drugs, Xie Dong's life is like a roller coaster.
And the mother who supported him through the difficult time is now buried here.
"Mom, you can rest in peace. I have always remembered everything you have done. Xie Dong said softly, his eyes slightly red.
He crouched down and carefully arranged the flowers on the tombstone, as if to express his deep longing for his mother in this way.
Although he was deeply saddened by his mother's death, Xie Dong also realized that there are no eternal relatives in this world. Cherishing the present is the most important thing, and he must learn to cherish life in another way, to pursue inner peace and happiness.
Not far away, Xie Dong's son was playing happily, sometimes answering his father's call, sometimes continuing his game. Looking at this child, Xie Dong couldn't help but smile slightly, and his heart swelled with infinite relief and love.
Xie Dong slowly stood up and stared at the tombstone for a long time. The past, whether glory or setbacks, joys or pains, has made him grow more resilient in the hardships he has experienced.
Today, he has learned to face the ups and downs of life with a more peaceful mind.
"Mom, can you see my life now? I will live well and cherish what I have now. Xie Dong said softly, his eyes firm and powerful.
He knows that as long as he has hope, the journey of life will surely become brighter and brighter.
Experiencing an emotional crisis
For Xie Dong, 1993 was undoubtedly a brilliant year for his career. That year, he shined in CCTV's "Oriental Time and Space" program with his masterpiece "Smiley Face", which aroused the enthusiastic pursuit of the audience.
Immediately afterwards, he was fortunate to appear on the bright stage of CCTV's Spring Festival Gala and became the most high-profile pop music superstar at that time.
The young singer finally got his wish and stood on the stage of the limelight. With the warm applause and cheers of the audience, Xie Dong felt the pleasure and pride of the pinnacle of his career.
And at the same time that Xie Dong's career took off, his lover Dai Rao also ushered in a glorious moment in his life. With her excellent singing voice, Dai Rao first won the championship in the "Emperor Cup" competition and was highly praised by the famous singer Leslie Cheung.
Soon after, she also successfully joined the famous Hong Kong Star Entertainment Company, becoming a popular TV series theme song singing artist.
"I'm really sad, we've been through so much and I thought our love would be firmly connected. Dai Rao said bitterly. She couldn't understand why their love was going to break down at this time, even though she had a bright future.
And Xie Dong also sighed heavily: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just that there are some things that we can't control after all. We respect each other, maybe we will say goodbye, maybe we will meet again one day.
Even though their hearts were full of pain and reluctance, the two still chose to respect each other and did not fall into fierce quarrels and accusations. They quietly ended their long-standing relationship and rededicated themselves to the pursuit of their music careers.
For Xie Dong, this emotional breakdown is undoubtedly a heavy blow. But he was not defeated by it, but threw himself into his work with even greater determination.
With unremitting efforts, he continued to release new albums and successfully founded his own agency to expand his territory in the entertainment industry.
Stuck in huge debt
One day in the early autumn of the 80s, the young Xie Dong was working on a steady job in the CCTV photography team. Although he only undertakes some simple live recording tasks, Xie Dong is reliable and highly appreciated by his superiors.
At this moment, Xie Dong's mother, Ma Zenghui, brought back a box of Teresa Teng's tapes. As soon as the music sounds, Xie Dong will be immersed in it, and will be deeply attracted by the light and joyful melody and compelling lyrics.
He quickly picked up the songs and often played and sang them for his friends.
Unconsciously, Xie Dong became a beloved "God of Song". In that era, many singers became famous overnight by covering Hong Kong and Taiwan pop songs, and Xie Dong was no exception.
When he learned that the first dance hall that had just opened in Shenzhen was in dire need of singers, he did not hesitate to join them.
With his moving voice and outstanding performance charm, Xie Dong quickly became one of the most popular local singers. The fact that he was paid handsomely for every performance gave him a sense of "making a fortune".
"At that time, my monthly income far exceeded the salary of ordinary people, and it was like making a fortune!" Xie Dong recalled, his eyes full of excitement and pride.
With this considerable income, he quickly paid off the huge debts accumulated when he released his previous albums and began to live a comfortable and comfortable life.
But the good times don't last long. As the pace of pursuing his dreams was frustrated again and again, Xie Dong gradually fell into the confusion of life. He pinned his hopes on becoming a household name singer, but he never succeeded.
Driven by financial pressures, he had to seek other ways to earn income, and eventually became entangled in drugs.
"It was really the darkest time of my life, and I was stuck in a quagmire from which I couldn't extricate myself. Xie Dong said guiltily, "I couldn't afford those debts, and I couldn't realize my dreams, so I could only fall to the point of taking drugs."
This dark experience was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Xie Dong's life. But in the days to come, he will eventually get back on his feet and move towards a brighter life through his tenacity and the support of his family.
Career path
Xie Dong's life story begins with his birth in an artistic family in the 50s of the last century.
Xie Dong's father, Xie Lingxiao, and his mother, Ma Zenghui, were both high-profile quyi performance artists at that time. Lingxiao Tse is an accomplished single-string player who plays an important role in the China Central Radio Rap Troupe; Ma Zenghui is a talented storyteller who once founded the well-known "Ma School" Xihe drum with his sister.
Born in such an artistic family, Xie Dong's childhood was naturally immersed in the breath of music. Whether it is his father Xie Lingxiao's superb interpretation of the single string, or his mother Ma Zenghui's outstanding achievements in the field of storytelling and Xihe drums, they have laid a solid foundation for Xie Dong to enter the palace of art in the future.
"From a young age, I was fascinated by my parents' artistic talents. Xie Dong recalled, "Watching them perform on stage, my heart was surging, and I longed to follow in their footsteps one day."
In 1963, Xie Dong was born in this warm and happy family. For young parents, this child is undoubtedly the most precious gift in life. They named their son "Xie Dong", which was a sign of their reverence and admiration for the great leader Mao Zedong.
"The love my parents gave me was incomparable," Xie Dong said, "and it was their teaching and care that allowed me to regain my strength even in the midst of confusion and setbacks."
Now, when standing in front of the tomb of his mother Ma Zenghui, Xie Dong is immersed in memories. He understands that it is this family full of love and art that gives him the strength to persevere on the road of life.
Although the future is still full of unknowns, as long as he remembers the teachings of his family, he will be able to start again and continue to write a more exciting chapter in his life.
Reinvigorate
In 2007, a shocking news spread quickly on the Internet: the high-profile singer Xie Dong was arrested in accordance with the law for a drug-related case.
This news stirred up a thousand waves. Xie Dong's brother Wang Shuo immediately published an angry article on his personal blog, shouting directly at Hou Yaohua, "Ask Brother Monkey".
He unabashedly declared that Xie Dong was Hou Yaohua's younger brother, and strongly urged Hou Yaohua to re-admit this long-lost relative. As a result, the mystery of Xie Dong's mysterious life history suddenly sparked a wide range of public discussions.
In the whirlpool of this storm of public opinion, the first to bear the brunt is Xie Dong's family. Ma Zenghui and his wife, as well as Xie Dong's parents-in-law Xie Lingxiao and others, all suffered a ruthless blow from fate without exception.
They instantly became the focus of everyone's discussion, attracting the fingers of those around them wherever they went.
"It was a very painful time," Ma recalled, "and my heart felt as if it had been torn apart, and I was both sad for what happened to my son and under great pressure for my innocent family."
Happily, after 10 days of detention, Xie Dong was finally freed. When he walked out of the door of the detention center, his heart was filled with mixed emotions. On the one hand, he was glad that he had escaped prison. On the other hand, he is also well aware of how hard the incident has hit his family.
"There will always be only one father, and so will my mother, and I am glad to thank them for giving me the grace of life and nurturing. Xie Dong said firmly. He knows that in this most difficult moment, only the support and understanding of his family is the greatest strength to support him through the difficulties.
So, Xie Dong resolutely decided to devote himself to the road of drug rehabilitation. Although the process was arduous and long, with Ma Zenghui's careful care and encouragement, he finally regained his confidence in life.
"I've got to pick myself up and get back on track. Xie Dong said firmly, "I can't let my parents and family worry about me again." "
In the face of difficulties, Ma Zenghui never gave up on her son for a moment. She ran around, looking for every possible help, hoping to help Xie Dong get back on the right path. Under her careful care, Xie Dong finally overcame the temptation of drugs and re-embraced the pursuit of a music career.
This great mother, with her selfless love and tenacious will, gave Xie Dong the courage and strength to be reborn. Although the future is still full of unknowns, as long as he has the support of his family, Xie Dong will definitely find a way forward in the face of adversity.
Happy new family
After experiencing all kinds of ups and downs, Xie Dong finally ushered in a turning point in his life.
With the help of his friend Hou Yaohua, Xie Dong met a young woman from Tianjin. Although this woman is 22 years younger than Xie Dong, she didn't care about Xie Dong's past haze at all, but took the initiative to extend a warm hand.
Witnessed by family and relatives and friends, in 2017, Xie Dong and this long-cherished woman officially entered the marriage hall. Hou Yaohua personally served as the host of this grand wedding, and Li Jindou was even more indignant as the officiant.
"I am so grateful to all of you for giving me the courage and strength to live a new life. Xie Dong said excitedly, "I will definitely cherish everything in front of me and take good care of my wife and family."
The two newlyweds are like a pair of bright star partners. Xie Dong's wife is not only beautiful and moving, but also very empathetic, fully accepting of his past experiences.
With her support and love, Xie Dong rekindled his confidence and enthusiasm for life.
Faced with such a chance but destined love, Xie Dong was full of emotion in his heart. He finally got out of the sinking and confusion of the past and ushered in a new chapter in his life.
Today, he is no longer a conceited singer chasing fame and fortune, but a good husband full of responsibility and family responsibility.
Soon after, the newlyweds ushered in another happy news in their lives - Xie Dong's wife was pregnant with their first baby child. Looking at his wife's slightly bulging lower abdomen, Xie Dong's heart swelled with infinite joy and pride.
He vowed to love this upcoming little life and give him a warm and happy environment to grow up.
With the blessings of relatives and friends, this happy big family is laying its foundation little by little. Although the haze of the past once shrouded Xie Dong's life, as long as he has love and care, he will definitely be able to continue to write a more brilliant chapter in his life.