Cai Guoqing's unique artistic journey
At the beginning of his life, Cai Guoqing was bathed in the brilliant light of art. Born into a noble family of musicians, he learned to dance, sing, play musical instruments, and become fluent in foreign languages.
While he was still babbling, he was able to dance to the rhythm of the music as he pleased, showing his innate musical talent.
When Cai Guoqing entered the age of 7, he was fortunate to join the CCTV Children's Choir and began to show himself on the glorious stage. In the same year, he was honored to sing for the honorable Prince Sihanouk at the Great Hall of the People, and at the age of 11, he gave a wonderful performance for the country's top leader at that time.
For ordinary children, these opportunities are as far away as the stars on the horizon, but for Cai Guoqing, they are as commonplace.
At the age of 11, Cai Guoqing released his first record "Premier Zhou Came to the Children's Palace", which is undoubtedly an extraordinary achievement for a child. Subsequently, he stepped into the door of the Central Academy of Drama at the youngest age and quickly became the darling of the teachers.
After graduation, Cai Guoqing's career development can be described as smooth sailing. In 1986, he released his solo album "The Addition of Love", and was successfully selected for the national 100 singers concert. In 1989, he was invited to Finland to participate in the musical TV show "Hope", becoming the first Chinese singer to go abroad.
These glittering achievements are a testament to his outstanding artistic talent and unwavering dedication to music.
Although most of today's young people only remember the "365 Blessings" he sang, in fact, Cai Guoqing has left many unforgettable classics in the long history of Chinese music.
The folk songs he sang left a deep imprint on the minds of the older generation and became an important chapter in their fond memories, and these brilliant achievements are enough to prove his high status in the field of music.
Cai Guoqing's "Midlife Crisis"
However, just a few years ago, this music giant, who has reached the age of 54, actually appeared in a popular variety show "Brother Who Overcomes Difficulties". Compared with those young and promising "brothers", Cai Guoqing, who is over half a hundred years old, looks particularly "old" and "helpless".
In the part of the show that requires participants to sing and dance, Cai Guoqing's embarrassing situation is exposed. As an acclaimed folk singer, his singing skills are naturally impeccable.
But when he was forced to dance, he was as helpless as a child, and his steps were clumsy. The audience witnessed his efforts during the rehearsals, and despite his efforts to keep up with the rhythm of the dance steps, the results were not satisfactory, which led to a deep sympathy for him.
Just when everyone thought he could finally take a break, the camera caught him still practicing dance in bed. "Life is so comfortable to lie down, wouldn't it be beautiful if you can be like this all your life?" This sentence is undoubtedly a true portrayal of Cai Guoqing's heart at this moment.
He longed to lie down, but he didn't dare to really give up, lest it affect the progress of the whole team.
In this dilemma, he can only give his all and hope to be able to complete his duties.
This situation is reminiscent of the existential dilemma faced by today's young people. Employment pressure, economic pressure, social pressure and many other factors are like a heavy "five-finger mountain", oppressing them so much that it is difficult for them to breathe.
They know that they should work hard, but they can't break free from this decadent state, and can only struggle between "lying flat" and "involution".
Cai Guoqing's enthusiasm and perseverance
However, although Cai Guoqing seems to be an "elderly conspicuous bag" on the outside, he is actually full of endless enthusiasm and firm belief in his heart.
Many people believe that Cai Guoqing, who is over half a hundred years old, deserves to enjoy retirement, but he resolutely chose another path. He frequently participates in various well-known variety shows, such as "Where Are You Going, Dad", "My Boy", "The King of Crossover Comedy" and so on, and in these programs with different styles, we can always see him go all out to show himself.
This kind of work intensity may make young people feel miserable, but for Cai Guoqing, this is precisely the secret of his youthful vitality.
In the debut of "Brother Who Overcame Difficulties", Cai Guoqing bravely challenged Jay Chou's classic song "Mojito". He interpreted the song in a unique and serious way that made the audience and guests laugh.
Although the show may seem lighthearted and hilarious to many, it is surprising that Cai Guoqing shows extreme focus and respect for the stage and the audience.
Whether it is singing or dancing, he carefully ponders every detail and does his best to present it to the audience in the best condition!
Some people compare Cai Guoqing to a "conspicuous bag for the elderly", but in fact, this is precisely the most sincere way of life for their generation. They do not want to be constrained by age, but take a positive attitude to meet the challenges of life.
This spirit is really worthy of our in-depth study. As a wise man once said, age is not the key factor that determines a person, but mentality. Cai Guoqing is over half a hundred years old, but his attitude towards new things is as energetic as that of a young man, and he has always maintained his enthusiasm for active contact and active learning.
We should not be blinded by the negative and decadent social atmosphere, but should take Cai Guoqing as an example, always maintain a positive attitude, and move forward bravely.
Inner anxiety in young people
"Officially diagnosed as Cai Guoqing", this seemingly witty and humorous sentence actually reveals the unspeakable real plight of young people.
When we enjoyed Cai Guoqing's wonderful performance in the show, we couldn't help but sigh: "Isn't this me?" This deep resonance comes from the deep emotional resonance in our hearts.
Because we know very well that young people in real life are facing the same dilemma as Cai Guoqing.
Employment pressure, economic pressure, and social pressure, these existences like "Buddha's Five Finger Mountain" weigh heavily on the hearts of young people. They know that hard work, love life, and optimism are the right paths, but they find it difficult to achieve.
Because the rules of society are often in the hands of a few, some people are born to stand in Rome, while others can only be "cattle and horses". This sense of helplessness about fate makes it impossible for them to truly get rid of the anxiety and pain in their hearts.
As a result, they began to choose to respond in a "mourning culture" way. Catchphrases such as "go crazy anytime, anywhere", "create a bright world", and "officially diagnosed as Cai Guoqing" are all humorous ways to resolve the helplessness and decadence in the heart.
As previously emphasized, Ah Q was ridiculed by everyone when he was young, and as he grew older, people seemed to join Ah Q's ranks. Young people use self-deprecating metaphors to cover up their inner wounds with this helplessness.
In addition, more and more young people are devoting themselves to Buddhism. In Beijing's many temples, you'll witness young people kneeling on their knees and bowing their heads reverently more than a thousand times a day.
They prayed in front of the temple of the god of wealth, hoping to relieve their inner anxiety and stress through such rituals, but although this method brought temporary comfort to the soul, it did not get to the heart of the matter.
I deeply understand the mentality of young people who choose to "lie flat". In the face of such a harsh reality, even if they go all out and love life, it is difficult for them to achieve their dreams. However, I still hope that they will learn from Cai Guoqing's positive attitude.
Although it is true that we cannot completely change the existing system and environment, we should at least stick to the love and perseverance of life, and only in this way can we do our best within our ability to inject more joy and vitality into the world.
Cai Guoqing's life inspiration
Looking back on Cai Guoqing's life history, it is not difficult to find that he has left a deep mark in the field of art. Nurtured by his family since childhood, he has achieved brilliant achievements in his music career with his outstanding talent and unremitting efforts.
In 1986, his album "The Addition of Love" was selected as one of the top 100 singers in China, and in 1989, he was honored to be invited to Finland to participate in the recording of a musical television program, which is undoubtedly a proud moment of glory.
Although most people today only remember his popular song "365 Blessings", in fact, Cai Guoqing has left many unforgettable masterpieces in the annals of Chinese music history.
The ballads he sang left a deep imprint on the hearts of the older generation and became an important part of their fond memories, and these shining achievements fully demonstrated his high status in the music industry.
According to common sense, Cai Guoqing could have enjoyed his retirement life with peace of mind at this moment, immersed in the glory of the past. However, what is unexpected is that this artist, who is nearly half a hundred years old, resolutely joined the lineup of the popular variety show "Brother Who Overcomes Difficulties".
Among the many young and energetic "brothers", his appearance, physical condition and mental state do seem to be more "mature", and he is even weaker and deficient in singing and dancing performances, which is distressing.
This strong contrast led to the emergence of the concept of "Cai Guoqing Syndrome". Countless young people sighed, as if they were watching a performance about themselves, which aroused the emotional resonance of the audience.
Like Cai Guoqing, they also can't escape the heavy pressure of the real predicament, and can only sway left and right between "lying flat" and "involution", struggling. Fortunately, Cai Guoqing's appearance is not as negative as we see.
On the contrary, he is an "invincible big scroll king" full of passion and perseverance, although he has entered the age of knowing his destiny, he still maintains a positive and optimistic attitude towards life, frequently participates in various variety shows, and bravely tries new things, which is undoubtedly admirable.
On the debut stage of "Brother Who Overcomes Difficulties", Cai Guoqing performed Jay Chou's classic song "Mojito" in a unique and serious way, which made the audience and guests laugh again and again.
Although this performance seems to be witty and humorous, but after in-depth analysis, it is not difficult to find that Cai Guoqing's respect and love for the stage and the audience, whether it is singing skills or dance movements, he has carefully planned and strives to present it to everyone in the best state.
This spirit is worthy of our deep reflection and reference. As the saying goes, age is not a shackle that binds a person, what really determines is the mentality. Cai Guoqing is 54 years old, but his attitude towards new things is like that of a young man, and he has always maintained an attitude of active contact and active learning.
We should not be blinded by the negative and decadent social atmosphere, but should take Cai Guoqing as an example, always maintain a positive attitude, and move forward bravely.
Perhaps in the eyes of young people, Cai Guoqing's behavior is a little funny, but if we think about it deeply, isn't it precisely this kind of spiritual outlook of never giving up and fighting to the end that they yearn for in their hearts? As we all know, being positive and working hard to live is the main theme of today's society.
However, in the face of rising housing prices, scarce jobs, and a widening gap between rich and poor, it is difficult to change the situation on a single person's side.
That deep sense of powerlessness is undoubtedly the most fundamental cause of the trend of "mourning culture". However, we must not easily succumb to this negative and decadent atmosphere, but should learn from Cai Guoqing's positive attitude towards life!
Although the situation in real life is not satisfactory, as long as we always adhere to the optimistic and enterprising attitude, and strive to move forward in the field within our ability, there is no doubt that one day, we will create our own brilliant chapter on this hot land!