In an ordinary residential area in Beijing, the fate of a family is quietly changing as the glimmer of morning light penetrates.
This is a family that was once united by music and dreams, but now, it seems to be torn apart by a huge debt and a legal battle.
Six years ago, Zang Tianshuo, the family's pillar and shining musical star, passed away due to illness, leaving behind his wife, Li Mei, and elderly mother, as well as endless debts and disputes. Where exactly will the huge debt lead the family?
At the age of 12, Zang Tianshuo participated in a local singing competition under the guidance of a teacher who encouraged him. Although the level of professionalism in this competition was not high, he stood out from the crowd of contestants with his deep understanding and talent for music and won the honor of first place.
This victory not only won him a small honor and self-confidence, but also planted a dream in his heart - to go further on the road of music.
Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, Zang Tianshuo had entered the youth of 20 years old. This year, he competed in a larger, more competitive national singing competition.
At the competition site, the lights were bright, the audience was enthusiastic, and the other contestants showed their strengths, but when Zang Tianshuo stood on the stage, his clear voice and infectious performance immediately captured everyone's hearts.
In the end, he won the title again, and this victory earned him more attention and opportunities. Soon after, he released his first song, "Heart's Prayer", which was soulful and powerful, marking his official entry into the music industry.
However, what really made Zang Tianshuo a household name was another song - "Friend". In 1995, he was already well-known in the music industry and was invited to participate in the Spring Festival Gala.
That night, hundreds of millions of viewers across the country listened to his singing voice in front of the TV, and the simple but heart-warming "Friend" not only won the thunderous applause of the audience, but also quickly spread all over the country.
Zang Tianshuo's life trajectory unfolds between music and friendship, and like his songs, it is full of emotional fluctuations and the ups and downs of life.
His musical success did not make him satisfied with just being an artist, he had a wider world in his heart to explore.
This desire to explore eventually led him to step into the realm of business, opening a tavern in collaboration with a friend, trying to find new self-realization in the world of business.
Located on a busy street in Beijing, the pub has a modest façade but a warm and elegant interior that attracts many guests looking for a moment of relaxation.
Zang Tianshuo often appeared in the tavern in person, chatting with guests and sharing music, making it a small world where music and alcohol are intertwined.
The good times did not last long, and due to differences in business philosophy and management, the tavern soon fell into financial trouble, and the relationship with its partners began to become strained.
In this process, Zang Tianshuo's righteousness in the rivers and lakes was undoubtedly revealed. Faced with the difficulties suffered by his partner due to business disputes, he did not choose to stay out of the matter, but did not hesitate to stand up.
He tried to solve the problem through communication, but because of emotions and misunderstandings, he got into a physical altercation with the other party. This unexpected dispute eventually led to the intervention of the law, and Zang Tianshuo was charged with the crime of causing a brawl and faced trial in court.
The result of the trial was that Zang Tianshuo was sentenced to six years in prison, a news that caused a huge shock among his relatives, friends and supporters.
The hardships and loneliness of prison life are undoubtedly a great test and blow to Zang Tianshuo, who has always been accustomed to free expression and creation.
In prison, Zang Tianshuo's life was not easy. He was forced to leave his accustomed living environment, facing strict rules and regulations and the order of life in prison, and every day was full of challenges.
Even in such an environment, Zang Tianshuo still maintains his love for music, using limited time and resources to continue to create, trying to use music to express his emotions and desire for freedom.
The spring of 2013 brought a new beginning and opened a new chapter in Zang Tianshuo's life. On the day he was released from prison, the spring breeze was blowing, but for him, the burden on his heart was far heavier than the comfort brought by the weather.
In the face of his mother, his eyes were full of tears, and this emotional catharsis was not only because of regret for his past actions, but also because of the uncertainty of the future and the difficulties that the family might face. At this moment, time seems to stand still, and all the misses and regrets are condensed in this moment.
In 2017, Zang Tianshuo needed a lot of money in order to hold a music festival. With all parties unable to raise funds, he made a very risky decision - mortgaged the house where his mother lived.
This house not only carries the warmth and memories of the family, but also the support of Zang Tianshuo and his mother to live together. This decision is undoubtedly a big bet for him, betting on the future and the fate of the whole family.
All the funds obtained from the mortgage of the house were invested in the preparation of the festival. Zang Tianshuo is going all out, hoping to rekindle people's love for his music through this platform, and also hope that this can be a turning point in his life, so that he can use his power to bring change to his family.
Although the festival went ahead as scheduled and attracted a certain number of spectators, for various reasons, the final result was far from what was expected and failed to attract enough sponsorship and box office revenue.
Although the music festival is over, the huge debt weighs on Zang Tianshuo's heart like a mountain. He began to run around, trying to raise money to pay off his debts by various means, but the sheer numbers and tight time frame made his efforts extremely difficult.
Mortgage the house makes life between mother and son more difficult. Although her mother expressed support for Zang Tianshuo's choice, deep down, she was full of worries about the future.
Zang Tianshuo's decision to take a risk for the festival was a well-intentioned one, but the end result put him and his family in an unprecedented predicament. The pressure of debt and the hardships of life have become a reality that they have to face.
Zang Tianshuo's life has fallen into a vicious circle, and the efforts that were originally used to pay off the huge debts not only failed to alleviate the financial burden, but also seriously damaged his health due to the constant work pressure and mental burden.
Under the double pressure of life and career, he was already in his fifties, and his physical and mental state deteriorated rapidly, and he was finally diagnosed with liver cancer by doctors.
The news hit him and his family like a bolt from the blue, adding to the already precarious situation of the family.
The treatment of liver cancer is not only long-term and arduous, but also expensive. In order to treat this sudden illness, Zang Tianshuo had to borrow again, further increasing his debt burden.
He tried to raise money for his treatment through various means, including selling some of his personal possessions and even asking friends and relatives for help. Huge medical bills and mounting debts have made his financial situation worse, and a serious illness has prevented him from working as hard as he used to to improve his situation.
After a period of treatment, Zang's health has been up and down, but the overall trend is to gradually deteriorate.
In the course of his battle with the disease, he tried his best to remain optimistic and hope to overcome the disease, but unfortunately, his physical condition ultimately failed to withstand the constant medical and psychological stress.
At the age of 54, Zang Tianshuo finally became exhausted and left this world after a long battle with illness.
After Zang Tianshuo's death, he left the living with endless grief and a series of unsolved questions. The most difficult issue is the distribution of the estate, especially about the only property in Zang Tianshuo's name.
The house is not only a symbol of material possessions, but also carries emotions and memories between family members. However, under the pressure of huge debts, the house also became the key to solving the financial difficulties.
After facing continued debt demands from banks and creditors, Li Mei made a difficult decision to propose to sell the house in Zang's name.
This proposal immediately sparked conflicts and conflicts within the family, especially with the mother-in-law who financed the purchase of the house.
The mother-in-law felt that the house not only represented her property, but also a preservation of her son's memory, so she was extremely dissatisfied and angry about the proposal to sell the house.
The conflict between the two parties was unable to be mediated, and eventually turned into an open legal dispute. Li Mei hopes that through the court's decision, the legality of selling the house to settle the debt is confirmed, while the mother-in-law tries to keep the house, which is full of family memories.
The court has become the final venue for the conflict between them, and both sides hope to be able to bring the dispute to an end through legal means.
During the long wait and processing of the lawsuit, Li Mei faced constant pressure from creditors, and she had to run around trying to raise funds to pay off her debts through various means. She tried to borrow money from friends and family, and when the road came to an end, she had no choice but to go out to work, earning every penny through hard work.
Every day is a new challenge for her, as she has to find a balance between maintaining her livelihood and taking care of her family, while also dealing with the mental and financial burden of legal proceedings.
In this difficult process, the relationship between Li Mei and her mother-in-law completely broke down. The sympathy and support that might have arisen because of the loss of common have been replaced by property disputes and family conflicts.
Communication between the two became less and less, and even occasional conversations were filled with indifference and accusations. This family conflict caused by debt has made their relationship irreparable.
The lawsuit seems to have reached an impasse, with neither side able to convince the other or find a mutually acceptable solution. The court's decision has been postponed again and again, while the pressure of debt and the hardships of life have not eased in the slightest.
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