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On a cold winter day in 1998, Guo Degang came to the capital to look for a stage to show with his ambition of cross talk. By chance, he stepped into a humble teahouse, and his performance began to attract the attention of the audience.
Just as he was confidently preparing to complete a wonderful cross talk, suddenly, a middle-aged man in old clothes caught his attention.
I saw that the man's eyes were blazing, listening attentively to Guo Degang's performance on stage, nodding his head from time to time, as if he was full of praise for his cross talk skills. As soon as the performance ended, the man couldn't wait to come to Guo Degang's side and said enthusiastically: "Little brother, your cross talk skills are very good, and I don't know which master taught it."
Guo Degang was a little flattered, and hurriedly introduced himself: "Under Guo Degang, I also ask my seniors to guide me." "
"It turned out to be Brother Guo, my name is Zhang Wenshun, and I am also an old artist who has been engaged in cross talk for many years. Zhang Wenshun warmly held Guo Degang's hand, his eyes were full of approval, "Young man, you have the strength to not admit defeat, and this dedication is what I appreciate."
Zhang Wenshun's words were like a slap in the face, waking up Guo Degang, who was in a period of confusion. He desperately needs a chance to prove himself, and Zhang Wenshun is undoubtedly such a nobleman.
So, the two were like-minded and decided to join forces to found the "Wendeyun Club".
In the years that followed, the dilemmas they faced could be described as overlapping. At that time, the cross talk industry had fallen into a downturn, coupled with the lack of financial support, the development of "Wendeyun Club" was difficult.
In order to maintain this crumbling small group, Zhang Wenshun did not hesitate to spend everything he had, and even diverted his living expenses for other purposes. He was full of confidence in Guo Degang's career, placed high hopes on him, and would never allow the "Wendeyun Society" to die out.
With Zhang Wenshun's careful training and full support, Guo Degang's talent was finally displayed, and his cross talk career was thriving. As a result, "Wende Cloud Club" has gradually become famous in the industry and has become an emerging force that cannot be ignored.
As their reputations grew, so did the skepticism and attacks from their peers in the industry.
In the face of these criticisms, Zhang Wenshun did not flinch and bravely stood up to escort Deyun Club. He knows that Guo Degang's talent is extraordinary, and he must not let such talent be buried.
So, he came forward again and again to defuse the crisis for his apprentices and stop those attackers who tried to catch the wind and shadows. "I have been old for many years, and I have no fear of life and death, so you can come and hurt me!" Zhang Wenshun's heroic words made all those who tried to make trouble dare not act rashly.
In this way, with Zhang Wenshun's help and firm escort, Deyun Club gradually embarked on a broad road. The cross talk career has re-emerged, and Guo Degang has gradually become a popular star.
Crisis resolution
In 2008, Deyun Club, which was originally thriving, suddenly fell into internal strife. Xu Deliang, one of Zhang Wenshun's most proud protégés, led a group of core members to choose to quit the big family.
As Zhang Wenshun's "personal disciple", Xu Deliang harbored deep hostility and dissatisfaction with Guo Degang, and often lashed out and slandered him in public.
This turmoil continued to set off a storm of public opinion, and Deyun Club fell into a panic. On the one hand, Guo Degang has to deal with the crisis within the community, and on the other hand, he has to frequently speak out on online platforms to defend his rights and interests.
Faced with such a predicament, he was as busy as an ant on a hot pot, and fell into unprecedented anxiety and helplessness.
At this critical moment, Zhang Wenshun, who was seriously ill, cheered up and personally came forward to relieve Guo Degang. He decisively and Xu Deliang publicly announced the severance of all master-apprentice relations, and expressed firm support for Guo Degang.
With Zhang Wenshun's statement and influence, Deyun Club finally got through this internal turmoil and got back on track.
However, it is regrettable that the year after this crisis was resolved, the elderly Zhang Wenshun unfortunately died of illness. Before he died, he specially asked Guo Degang to take good care of his daughter's family, hoping that his great cause could continue to be passed on.
"I will hold a funeral of the highest standard for him and see who else can surpass Mr. Zhang Wenshun!" Guo Degang responded firmly. Sure enough, on the day of Zhang Wenshun's funeral, the gate of the headquarters of Deyun Club was covered with wreaths of mourning, and the disciples worked together to suspend all the performances to express their final respect to the founder with the highest standard.
Even Mr. Meng Fangui, who has repeatedly attacked and slandered Guo Degang, personally came to express his final condolences to Zhang Wenshun.
Reverence and legacy
Although Zhang Wenshun passed away, in Guo Degang's heart, he will always be one of the most important mentors and close friends. In order to commemorate Zhang Wenshun's outstanding contributions and deep friendship, Guo Degang specially hung Zhang Wenshun's portrait side by side with his master Hou Yaowen in the backstage of Deyun Club's actor work.
This undoubtedly demonstrates Guo Degang's unswerving admiration and remembrance of Zhang Wenshun to his death.
Not only that, Guo Degang also vigorously promoted and reused Zhang Wenshun's daughter and her family, allowing them to hold important management positions in Deyun Club, so as to inherit Zhang Wenshun's legacy.
In addition, he especially favored Zhang Wenshun's grandson Ning Yunxiang, and specially held a personal performance for him, making him the highly respected "Four Sons of Deyun".
Even when Ning Yunxiang finally left Deyun Club to seek another development, Guo Degang still extended his heartfelt blessings to him with good wishes, "I hope you have a bright future, a bright future!" This kind of careful care and cultivation of Zhang Wenshun's descendants undoubtedly reflects Guo Degang's endless remembrance and reverence for this teacher.
For Zhang Wenshun, a key figure who played a key role in the founding of Deyun Club, Guo Degang has always been in awe. At the funeral, he was duty-bound to undertake the whole process of presiding over the work, and personally prepared and organized this funeral of the highest standard.
He was unwilling to let Zhang Wenshun leave silently like this, but hoped to express his last respect and remembrance to this teacher through a grand funeral.
"We will hold a funeral for him of the highest level and see who else can surpass Mr. Zhang Wenshun!" Guo Degang solemnly promised. Sure enough, on the day of the funeral, wreaths of mourning filled the gate of the headquarters of the Deyun Society, and all the disciples suspended their performances to bid farewell to the founder of the Deyun Society with the highest respect.
Even Mr. Meng Fangui, who had deeply hurt Guo Degang, took the initiative to attend Zhang Wenshun's funeral. In desperation, he also made harsh accusations and abuses to Guo Degang at the scene, "You guy who ruined the reputation of cross talk, you have no artistic virtue at all!" This remark was undoubtedly a great insult to Guo Degang, which made everyone present puzzled and angry.
Deep friendship
The reason why Guo Degang can have such deep reverence and remembrance for Zhang Wenshun is inseparable from the friendship between the two. From the initial chance encounter and later moving side by side, the fate between them has just achieved today's glorious Deyun Club.
On that cold winter night in 1998, Guo Degang's first performance in the teahouse deeply moved Zhang Wenshun, who was watching. "Consensual friends never get tired of it, and confidants talk about speculation.
Zhang Wenshun fell in love with the talent and potential of this young man at first sight, and took the initiative to get acquainted with him. Since then, the deep friendship between the two has been firmly established.
In the long years that followed, Zhang Wenshun consistently supported and helped Guo Degang. Even in the face of many difficulties and doubts, he never gave up on this talented young man.
Whether it is seeking development opportunities for Deyun Club through his own network, or personally taking out his savings to provide financial guarantee for entrepreneurship, Zhang Wenshun has always stood behind Guo Degang and become his most solid backing.
Someone once said, "Maxima is often there, but Bole is hard to find". For Guo Degang, Zhang Wenshun is undoubtedly this valuable "Bole". He not only appreciates and cherishes Guo Degang's unique talent, but also supports and helps him as always, regardless of personal gains and losses.
It was with Zhang Wenshun's great help that Guo Degang was able to overcome many obstacles and push Deyun Club to a new height.
Although in the final brand naming of Deyun Club, Zhang Wenshun's name was not respected and affirmed enough, Guo Degang's gratitude to him has not diminished at all.
After Zhang Wenshun's death, he did his best to organize a funeral of the highest level for this teacher to show his reverence and remembrance.
On the day of the funeral, Deyun Club made concerted efforts to suspend all performances, and together with people from all walks of life who came to mourn, saw off the pioneer. Even Mr. Meng Fangui, who had a malicious attack on Guo Degang, took the initiative to show up to express his last remembrance to Zhang Wenshun at this time.
This kind of interweaving of people and things undoubtedly reflects Zhang Wenshun's status and influence in the cross talk world.
For Guo Degang, Zhang Wenshun's death is undoubtedly a huge blow. This mentor is not only a key support for his career to take off, but also a close friend in his life.
In order to inherit Zhang Wenshun's legacy, Guo Degang specially hung a portrait of Zhang Wenshun inside Deyun Club, alongside his master Hou Yaowen. This is undoubtedly his deepest memory and cherishment of this friend.