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The path of pursuit
Li Baotian, who has loved drama since he was a child, once had a fierce conflict with his strict father. At the age of 13, in order to pursue his dream, he resolutely abandoned his family and embarked on a long and lonely wandering road.
In the hard years of the Xuzhou Bangzi Troupe, Li Baotian was bullied, but the determination in his heart to break through the barriers has never wavered. Just when he was struggling and growing up, a famous director from Sichuan happened to discover this young man.
Despite his frailty, Li Baotian still insisted on putting on the show and finally caught the director's attention. The director then arranged for Li Baotian to be sent back to the hospital for recuperation, which undoubtedly became a key turning point in his career.
After his condition improved, Li Baotian returned to work in the troupe, but soon received the sad news that his father had died of illness. This sudden tragedy filled his heart with self-blame and pain, and he couldn't erase this deep regret.
However, just like his mother's tough and independent character, Li Baotian was not defeated by the blow. Instead, he chose to use his brush to remember his deceased brother, while also working hard to nurture his son, Li Yu's interest and talent in the field of art.
However, the young and vigorous Li Yu is also full of enthusiasm and persistence for performance, and once again had a fierce disagreement with his father. In the end, out of understanding and respect, Li Baotian decided to support his son's choice and put forward stricter requirements for him, hoping that Li Yu could make a greater breakthrough in his acting career.
It is this mutual understanding and tolerance between father and son that enables Li Yu to embark on the road of career take-off.
Inherit his father's business
When he was young, Li Yu was full of enthusiasm and dedication to his acting career, which once caused a fierce conflict with his father Li Baotian's strict requirements for art. When Li Yu first stepped through the doors of the China Academy of Theatre, his heart was undoubtedly filled with joy and pride, but this joy was fleeting, replaced by a great sense of frustration.
In the course of three rigorous exams, Li Yu suffered failure after failure. Faced with this predicament, he did not choose to retreat, but bravely sought the help of his parents.
However, unexpectedly, Li Baotian and his wife both showed a firm position: either review again and go all out to challenge Chinese opera again; Either give up completely, and never allow any form of backdoor behavior.
The father-son duo went through two major tests, and finally Li Yu got his wish to enter the school of his dreams.
In the subsequent collaborative performances, Li Yu deeply realized his father's high standards for performance as an outstanding artist. Even because this requirement was too harsh, Li Yu was once afraid of cooperating with his father.
This experience also shaped Li Yu's rigorous and serious work attitude and incomparable respect for art, so that he always adhered to the fine tradition and actively practiced this concept in his subsequent acting career.
It was his father's strict requirements that allowed Li Yu to improve his acting skills in an all-round way, and he gradually grew into an excellent actor. When the young and vigorous Li Yu asked his father for help, Li Baotian did not hinder his choice, but gave him full understanding and respect.
It can be said that it is this mutual trust and understanding between father and son that enables Li Yu to embark on the road of career take-off.
Professional Ethics
Despite his brilliant achievements in his acting career, Li Baotian has always maintained a pure heart. He rejects any form of advertising endorsement, and even when advertisers are willing to pay huge sums of money, he is unwavering in his principles.
Li Baotian has never succumbed to some business behaviors that violate his conscience, and would rather encounter a collective "block" from the industry than make any compromises.
This tenacity and professional ethics have made Li Baotian a highly respected artist in the industry. After filming the hit drama "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo", the director originally planned to shoot a sequel, but unfortunately Li Baotian did not agree with the quality of the script and resolutely refused the invitation to star.
He made no secret of his opinion: "Some people and things can no longer cooperate with each other, and I will never present a bad script to a wide audience for financial gain or other factors."
These straightforward words immediately aroused widespread attention in the industry. Actors Zhang Guoli and Wang Gang, who starred in "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" with Li Baotian, were also inevitably involved in this controversy.
In order to continue their cooperation journey, they looked for and invited Zhang Tielin to join, and jointly created the excellent reputation of "Iron Tooth Bronze Tooth Ji Xiaolan". But to this day, people are still wondering why Li Baotian refused to work with them again.
In this regard, Li Baotian summed up the answer in just four simple words: "It is not fate".
Even if he was "blocked" in this eye-catching turmoil, Li Baotian still firmly adhered to his principles and bottom line, and was unwavering. He always believes that every actor knows that it is not easy to create excellent roles, and it is only a matter of a moment to deviate from the original intention.
It is this kind of piety and dedication to art that has allowed Li Baotian to create many excellent works that are loved by the audience after leaving the so-called "Iron Triangle" group, such as the classic TV series "Divine Doctor Xilaile".
It can be seen that even on the bumpy road of life, he has never deviated from his original intention and has been walking firmly.
Feelings of family and country
Li Baotian's family is undoubtedly the most important pillar of his life. His parents are very good people, honest and strong, and they are always strict and serious about their children's education.
Although he had a violent conflict with his father when he was young, which led to a four-year runaway from home, he eventually mended this parent-child relationship through mutual understanding and tolerance.
The trick of fate gave Li Baotian a heavy blow at his most glorious moment. Just when he finished filming the critically acclaimed movie "The Tramp and the Swan" and felt unprecedented happiness and contentment, the sad news suddenly came that his younger brother had died in a car accident.
This sudden tragedy filled Li Baotian's heart with self-blame and pain. He couldn't help but suspect that if he had given his brother more care and support, he might have been able to avoid this tragedy.
This lifelong regret has become an eternal pain in Li Baotian's heart.
Just like his mother's strong and independent character, Li Baotian was not defeated by the blow. Instead, he chose to commemorate his deceased brother through his brushes, while also working to nurture his son, Li Yu's interest and talent in the field of fine arts.
However, the young and vigorous Li Yu is also full of enthusiasm and persistence for performance, and once again had serious disagreements with his father. In the end, out of respect and understanding, Li Baotian decided to follow his son's wishes, and at the same time set stricter requirements for him, expecting Li Yu to make greater breakthroughs and achievements in his acting career.
The noble character of Li Baotian's family undoubtedly also deeply influenced his own outlook on life and values. His parents were very good people and never used their influence to benefit their children.
My mother lived a strong and independent life all her life, never bowing her head in the face of difficulties, and never seeking help from others. The local government even directly presented a pennant with the inscription "Life Innocence" to show respect for the family.
Values are adhered to
For Li Baotian, drama has long been in his blood and has become an indispensable part of his life. In order to devote himself to the creation of the role, he even missed his son's wedding, which shows his persistent pursuit and selfless dedication to his artistic career.
Although today's social atmosphere is becoming more and more impetuous, Li Baotian has always believed that the profession of actor must have a certain professional threshold, and it cannot be regarded as just a means of making a profit or a way to make a living.
He deeply appealed to the general public to attach importance to the value and significance of drama and truly understand the profound connotation and humanistic feelings carried by drama.
After filming "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo", Li Baotian showed great hesitation and uncertainty about the quality of the sequel. He bluntly stated that the script seemed to be just a makeshift patchwork that simply didn't meet his high standards for character development.
Although the other actors showed great enthusiasm and expectation, Li Baotian firmly declined the invitation to appear, because he knew that every actor knew how difficult it is to create excellent roles.
And deviating from the original intention, just to cater to the market demand, this is undoubtedly a momentary thing for him.
To this day, at the age of 77, Mr. Li Baotian still maintains a strong physique and is always ready to meet new challenges. In his spare time, he gathers with like-minded friends to enjoy the ever-changing scenery of his motherland.
At the same time, he is also looking forward to bringing soul-stirring artworks to the audience once again to meet their growing cultural needs.
An artistic legend
Looking back on Li Baotian's brilliant artistic life, it undoubtedly makes people respect and yearn for this old artist even more. Since the age of 13, he has resolutely devoted himself to the theater career, and has experienced a bumpy and lonely wandering process, but the persistence of his dream has never wavered.
Li Baotian, who was still a teenager at the time, finally made a name for himself in the theater industry with his tenacious will and unremitting efforts, becoming a high-profile star in the industry.
Although he had a fierce conflict with his strict father when he was growing up, and even ran away from home for four years, he eventually mended this parent-child bond through mutual understanding and tolerance.
After filming the hit drama "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo", Li Baotian and co-actors Zhang Guoli and Wang Gang once again set off an uproar. The director originally planned to strike while the iron was hot and prepare for the sequel of the play, but Li Baotian said that he had great doubts about the quality of the script and resolutely refused the invitation to star.
He bluntly said that some people and things can no longer cooperate and cooperate, and will never present inferior scripts to the audience for economic interests or other factors.
These straightforward words immediately aroused widespread attention in the industry. Li Baotian adheres to his principles and bottom line, and would rather encounter a collective "blockade" from the industry than make any compromises.
Even after being hit by this remarkable turmoil, he remains physically fit and ready to take on new challenges. In his spare time, he gathers with like-minded friends to enjoy the ever-changing scenery of his motherland.
At the same time, he also looks forward to bringing soul-stirring artworks to the audience once again to meet their growing cultural needs.
The persistent pursuit of this old artist is undoubtedly admirable. Even in the difficult moment of the "blocking" turmoil, he always adhered to his professional ethics and bottom line, and was not moved by the pressure of the outside world.
For him, acting career is not just about pursuing economic interests, but more about the devout worship of the essence of art. It is this noble personality charm that makes Li Baotian an outstanding representative in the industry and the best model for future generations.