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Suspicion and doubt
Lausanne, the name has caused an uproar in the Chinese comedy world. As a generation of imitation masters, he was respected by his peers at the time as "no one before and no one after" because of his amazing ventriloquist and amazing amount of alcohol.
In 1995, the talented 27-year-old died young, falling in a car accident caused by a drunk driver.
The news sent a heavy shock wave across the country like thunder. As avid fans of Lausanne, they couldn't accept that their idol had fallen like this, and they were shocked and even more suspicious.
Some people began to suspect that Zhao Benshan, who was already in the position of "first brother" in the comedy industry at that time, secretly murdered this potential rival out of jealousy. Although there is no direct evidence, all kinds of circumstantial evidence and speculation have made this absurd conspiracy theory very popular for a while.
In the face of such rampant rumors, Zhao Benshan did not make any public response from beginning to end. It was not until 20 years later, in 2015, that Lausanne's best friend Yin Bolin revealed the truth about the accident on a TV show.
It turns out that the hand of fate is not as dark as people speculate. Yin Bolin said that the root cause of the accident was actually very simple - Lausanne drank too much that night, which caused his vision and reflexes to be impaired, and finally lost control and crashed into a broken down truck and died.
In the face of the cold and inexorable fact of death, any speculation and compassion can only be reduced to a powerless self-comfort.
This is the origin of the tragedy, and such a clear essence has been artificially rendered into a conspiracy drama that cares for human life. Yin Bolin hopes to take this opportunity to convey a simple and precious truth: cherish life, obey traffic rules, and never cause irreparable tragedy due to negligence.
Licheng
Looking back at Lausanne's upbringing, it is not difficult to see that he is destined to become a rising comedy star. When he was young in his hometown of Kangding, Sichuan, he had already shown an extraordinary talent for imitation.
Whether it is the chirping of birds in the forest or the bleating of cattle and sheep in the pasture, Lausanne can imitate it vividly and amazingly.
After graduating, Lausanne joined the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and became a professional dancer. At that time, everything was so logical, as if life should sail all the way.
No one could have imagined that fate would play a trick on him at this time. As he grew older, Lausanne gained a lot of weight, and the once slender dancer no longer existed.
The unit can only let him participate in group dances, and his individual appearance opportunities have plummeted. Faced with the dilemma of career stagnation, he fell into a decadent life of alcoholism for a while.
At the most difficult time, Lausanne became acquainted with Guo Degang. The two hit it off at first sight, and soon the partner became friends who talked about everything. It was Guo Degang's encouragement and guidance that allowed Lausanne to regain his passion for imitation art and pursue a new direction in this field.
Soon after, he was fortunate to meet Yin Bolin, who shared his interests, and the two began an ingenious cooperation.
Stand up to help
However, just when Lausanne's career was reaching its peak, life gave him another blow. As a dancer of the art troupe, the life and rest of the crew are very irregular, and in the long run, Lausanne's weight has skyrocketed by dozens of pounds in just a few years, and the energetic and vigorous dancer no longer exists.
The unit could only arrange him to perform ugly in the group dance team, and his personal stage opportunities were greatly reduced, and his career development fell into a hopeless predicament. Frustrated with each passing day, Lausanne began to drink to kill his sorrows, and his life fell deeper and deeper.
Seeing that this once hopeful young man was about to give up his dream completely, fate was on his side at this time.
An old artist named Guo Degang got acquainted with Lausanne, and the two soon established a close friendship. According to Guo Degang's recollection, once Lausanne was drunk in a tavern, but found that he was penniless, so he had to lend Lausanne all the money he had.
Guo Degang said that to this day, he still keeps the IOU that Lausanne wrote to him back then, and he is never willing to throw it away.
Seeing this young man so down, Guo Degang sincerely felt heartache for him. As an experienced artist, he knows the importance of willpower for a person to pursue his dreams.
So he enlightened Lausanne not to give up his unique talent, to keep his dreams, and to get back on the right track in life. Since then, Guo Degang has become the best mentor and friend in Lausanne's life.
Reach the top
Under the guidance of Guo Degang, Lausanne rediscovered the direction of life. The earnest teachings of this old artist made him realize that his unique imitation talent is his greatest capital and advantage.
So, Lausanne focused on imitating this field and soon became acquainted with like-minded partner Yin Bolin.
The two soon worked together to create a unique show, "Imitation and Ventriloquism". Lausanne's amazing imitation ability, coupled with Yin Bolin's witty and humorous lines, won praise from the audience for his ingenious program design.
A series of high-quality live performances have made their fame spread quickly in and around the capital.
In the Spring Festival of 1994, Lausanne and Yin Bolin were invited to the stage of the gala. This is an unprecedented challenge for them, but it is also a great opportunity to show what they are capable of.
Sure enough, their outstanding performances brought a new viewing experience to the audience, and the national audience also got to know them as a "comedy upstart".
In this way, in just a few years, Lausanne and Yin Bolin became blockbusters and became well-deserved representatives of imitation art. They have led a new wave of comedy and have won widespread praise both inside and outside the industry.
It can be said that it is the imitation of this innate talent that allowed Lausanne to finally stage a stormy career breakthrough and create the highlight moment of life.
Happy Hour
As a Tibetan child, Lobsang has had great filial piety since he was a child. After years of working hard outside the home, he secretly decided to let his elderly parents live a carefree old age.
In 1995, when the National Day holiday was approaching, Lausanne did everything possible to take them from their hometown in Kangding, Sichuan Province to Beijing.
These few days are a precious time for the whole family. Lausanne was elated like a child, holding the hands of his parents and taking them to visit the bustling streets and alleys of the capital, taste authentic Beijing food, and feel the rich cultural heritage of this ancient capital.
They also made a special trip to visit the spacious house rented by Lausanne's friend Yin Bolin, which was warmly and elegantly furnished, which made the two elderly people full of praise.
On the day of the National Day, Lausanne accompanied his parents to linger in the capital all day long, and did not reluctantly return home until dusk. That night, they and Yin Bolin had a sumptuous meal and wine at home.
Seeing that his son's successful career and solid life are full of joy at the moment, his heart is extremely gratified.
At the time of parting, his parents held Lausanne's hand tightly with both hands, hoping that he would come back early tomorrow, and everyone would recount family affection and family happiness. Lausanne nodded, a happy smile on his face.
No one would have expected that this would be the last time for him and his parents to be reunited.
The Last Tired Journey
No one expected that it would be the last happy time for Lausanne and his parents. Early the next morning, the old couple got up and hurriedly looked forward to their son's early return.
His mother cooked his favorite braised pork, which was full of aroma; The father carefully wrapped a basket of fragrant xiaolongbao, and each hometown dish embodies the expectation and deep attachment to his son.
However, as time passed, Lausanne did not appear for a long time. At first, the old people comforted themselves that maybe he was too busy with work, and he would definitely come back later to reunite with everyone.
But as the hour hand moved relentlessly, a growing sense of unease began to grow in my heart. This is not like Lausanne's old style, he has always attached so much importance to the joy of family life with his parents.
Finally, after a long wait, the frightening news arrived: Lausanne had been in a serious car accident, and the situation was still to be further understood.
Upon learning the bad news, his parents almost collapsed, his mother wailed and cried, and his father was speechless and his eyes were glazed. In their long-standing longing for their son's bright future, they never expected that fate would be so miserable.
For the next few hours, the home was filled with great trepidation and worry. Friends and relatives kept coming to visit and try to comfort the devastated couple.
But no matter how much they are persuaded, they can't get rid of the gloom in their hearts. It wasn't until much, much later that the most terrible truth was revealed: on that night blinded by alcohol, Lausanne drove alone on the road and died on the spot at the age of 27.