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Memories and guilt
Tong Anger sat alone by the window in the Canadian suburbs, gazing at the quiet snow. More than 20 years have passed in a blink of an eye, and the high-spirited music superstar of the year is now much older.
The glory and glory of the past have now faded away in a long time.
Occasionally, a familiar melody would sound on the radio, instantly arousing the throbbing in Tong Ange's heart. Those moments of great antiquity seem like they were yesterday.
He remembers that he once soared on this stage and received the enthusiastic cheers of countless fans. The feeling of being loved and sought after still makes him feel excited.
However, the more he recalled those glorious times that had passed, the more Tong Ange felt regret and regret in his heart. He clearly remembers that when his career was in full swing, he actually made the decision to leave suddenly.
At that time, he went through many struggles in his heart, and finally made this seemingly irrational choice.
Although this decision ultimately gave his family a happy life, whenever he recalled those days, Tong Ange's heart still couldn't help but feel a sense of collapse.
Photographs of the past came to Tong Ange's mind, and he painfully found that he could no longer truly forget those glorious years that had passed. Those moments that once made him extremely proud now make him feel endless regret and guilt.
Now, this singer, who was once a leader in the Chinese music scene, is sitting alone in front of the window in a foreign country, looking at the quiet snow scene outside the window. He sighed deeply, thinking hard about his decision.
Everything around him is a reminder of the difficult choice he once made.
Is this decision the right one? Tong Ange has never been able to give himself a clear answer. He only knew that those lost years could not be remedied.
And now he can no longer stand on the dazzling stage back then.
Early life experience
Born into a family of artists, Tong Ange has shown extraordinary artistic talent since he was a child. Whether it's painting or music, this kid has an amazing talent.
At the age of five, Tong Ange was selected to join the choir of the local kindergarten. In the subsequent Kaohsiung City Choir Competition, he won the silver medal on behalf of the school, which attracted widespread attention.
For this genius boy, music seemed to have been so deeply ingrained in his soul that it seemed to be an innate part of it. In addition to his excellent singing voice, he is proficient in playing a variety of instruments, from piano to trumpet.
With such an outstanding artistic talent, Tong Ange successfully entered Fudan University, which is known for his art. While in school, he formed the "Traveler Trio" with a few like-minded friends, often performing in nearby bars.
The handsome and dashing Tong Ange immediately became the idol of countless girls on campus, and they flocked to his talent and charm.
In the summer of 1978, the soon-to-be-adult Tong Ange released his debut album "Traveler" with his friends. At that time, he had already buried a beautiful dream in his heart, hoping to be able to sing all the way on the road of music with his friends.
If the road had been smooth sailing at that time, an even more legendary group might have been born in today's Chinese music scene.
However, this dream was brutally shattered by the cruel reality. Just when they were about to devote themselves to their music careers, Tong Ange received a notice to enlist in the army.
As a last resort, he could only temporarily put down the band and devote himself to a military career.
This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Tong Ange, who is born with a love of music. He once regretted his choice and worried about his ideal future.
However, the goddess of fate seems to have other arrangements. In the barracks, Tong Ange's musical talent once again attracted the attention of the commander, and he was sent to teach his comrades to sing and play musical instruments, so that those hard military life was sprinkled with warm melodies.
Despite all these hardships, Tong Ange's love for music has not diminished in the slightest. On the contrary, in those day-to-day training and performances, he composed more than 30 new songs, paving the way for his future musical path.
When Tong Ange re-entered society in 1982, he was enthusiastically ready to start a new chapter in his music career.
Career take-off
In 1982, Tong Ange reintegrated into society with enthusiasm. But to his disappointment, the doors of the music industry were not so easy to open. Even though he had written more than 30 excellent songs before, it was still difficult to attract the attention of record companies.
In order to make ends meet, Tong Ange had to work for a well-known cartoon company and become an ordinary office worker. But even with his busy work, he still didn't give up on his musical dreams.
In his spare time, Tong Ange worked hard to contribute and promote his talents, and finally ushered in a turning point in 1983.
The famous Bulgari Gold Records extended an olive branch to Tong Ange and invited him to join their team. Although it was only a behind-the-scenes music assistant job, Tong Ange still didn't feel discouraged in the slightest.
On the contrary, he is more determined that this is only the first step on the road to success. In such a favorable environment, Tong Ange was able to show his strength and give full play to his creative talent.
With his excellent composition skills, Tong Ange tailor-made a popular song "This Love Will Never Stay" for the famous singer Fei Yuqing. This work was deeply loved by Fei Yuqing, and set off a wave of enthusiasm among the audience, becoming one of Fei Yuqing's most classic works after "A Cut of Plums".
With the popularity of this song, Tong Ange's fame has also risen, and many singers have thrown him invitations to cooperate.
In such a superior creative atmosphere, Tong Ange has created many popular classics one after another. Whether it is peers in the industry or countless fans, they all sincerely admire and praise him.
His music is not only elegant and moving, but also contains a unique romantic style that will enchant the listener. As a result, the young musician began to wonder if he could finally create his own elegy and sing it to the entire music scene.
After going through countless creative hardships, Tong Ange finally completed the proud song "Missing You". This song is undoubtedly the culmination of a lot of work he has put into it, but unfortunately, the album did not sell well because it has not yet opened up its popularity.
But in the face of setbacks, Tong Ange did not choose to give in. On the contrary, he is determined to change this status quo and fight for a place in the music scene.
So, in the next few years, Tong Ange released three albums in a row, trying to find opportunities to become popular. Although these dozens of songs did not cause a sensation in the music scene, the record company saw his potential and took the initiative to develop a comprehensive publicity strategy for him.
Soon, Tong Ange's singing began to appear frequently in the opening and ending credits of major film and television works.
This series of measures has finally worked. In 1987, Tong Ange's fourth album "Follow Me" led a warm trend of golden songs and dance with cheerful and bright melodies and deeply rooted lyrics.
This album instantly caused an uproar in the music scene, and the influence of rock stars became increasingly prominent. In a short period of time, he won important awards in all music categories that year, and was even named Taiwan's most popular male singer of the year.
At such a moment when his career took off, Tong Ange's life took a major turn.
Destiny
Tong Ange was able to achieve such brilliant achievements, in addition to his outstanding musical talent, his destined other half also contributed to it.
One summer in 1986, in order to increase his popularity, Tong Ange accepted the arrangement of the record company and participated in the filming of a TV series. In the crew, he got acquainted with another young actress - Chen Meixin.
From the initial work contact to the deep friendship that gradually develops, and then to the spark of love that bursts out at the end, the story of the two is like a moving love myth. Although the record company firmly opposed such a union, for fear that it would affect Tong Ange's growing career, the persistent musician still entered the palace of marriage with Chen Meixin without hesitation.
With this warm and virtuous female companion by his side, Tong Ange's life has taken on a new look. They soon welcomed two lovely babies and formed a happy little family.
, a hot superstar in the music industry, has also become a loving husband and loving father at this moment.
At this time, Tong Ange's career also entered a new climax. With the continuous improvement of his popularity, he has also set off a vigorous wind of praise in the mainland of the motherland.
In 1991, each of the mainland tour concerts was crowded and packed. It can be said that Tong Ange has successfully shaped his own era and become an irresistible musical trend.
However, at this critical moment in the take-off of his career, Tong Ange made a decision that shocked countless fans and musicians: he decided to give up his increasingly successful career in the mainland and settle in distant Canada with his family.
This decision undoubtedly left the surrounding relatives and friends feeling puzzled and worried. After all, he had just stood at the pinnacle of his career, so why did he choose such a point in time to leave suddenly?
As an outstanding musician, Tong Ange is well aware of the importance of his career. But as a husband and father, he is more aware of the responsibilities of the family. He hopes to be able to accompany the children wholeheartedly to grow up and create the best educational environment for them.
So, despite the strong opposition of the record company, he still took this step resolutely.
Tough choices
At the most critical fork in the road of Tong Ange's life, he made the decision to give up his brilliant career. This undoubtedly requires extraordinary courage and determination.
Perhaps, Tong Ange has always hidden his love for his family in his heart. From his acquaintance with Chen Meixin to the final formation of a happy small family, it can be seen that he has a deep attachment to his wife and children.
Even at the peak of his career, he never neglected this warm harbor.
Despite the dissuasion of friends and family, believing that doing so would cast a shadow on his career, Tong Ange still insisted on his decision. In his opinion, no matter how brilliant his career is, he can't hide the importance of his family.
Even if he wants to give up the reputation and status he has accumulated in the mainland for many years, he is willing to take this step resolutely.
This decision undoubtedly shocked and puzzled the record company. After all, Tong Ange has just reached the peak of his career and is sought after by a large number of fans, so why should he leave at this time? However, for Tong Ange, the responsibility of the family has surpassed everything.
Even if he wanted to give up his brilliant career, he chose to stay away from his home country and settle in Canada with his wife and children without hesitation.
In this way, Tong Ange, the once powerful singer, finally chose to stay away from the motherland and retreat from the hustle and bustle of life. He knew that this decision would undoubtedly mean that he would never be able to return to the stage where he once called king.
However, for the sake of his family's happiness, the former music giant is willing to make such a sacrifice.