When Li Qi suddenly collapsed on the set, it was as if he had suffered a cold shower, which instantly completely crushed his obsession with smoking and drinking habits for many years.
Not long ago, the doctor's diagnosis report was like a thunderbolt hanging in front of him - he was diagnosed with the "three highs" syndrome, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar threatened his life.
Suddenly, Li Qi, who was originally in high spirits, felt unprecedented panic and worry.
Looking back on the past dozens of spring and autumn seasons, he has always been obsessed with immersing himself in the world of tobacco and alcohol, two packs of cigarettes a day, eight taels of liquor per meal, as a means of escaping reality, looking for a short period of peace and relief.
Even at the stage when his career was in full swing and he was loved by the audience, he still did not hesitate to stick to these bad habits. However, this decadent lifestyle has finally taken a heavy toll on his body and mind.
"The only entertainment I love is smoking and drinking, and less than eight taels of wine can't satisfy me, I can drink two catties of liquor in one go!" is the words that Li Qi proudly proclaimed in a talk show.
Now, however, as he gazes into his increasingly haggard face in the mirror and recalls the painful struggles he experienced when he underwent heart bypass surgery in the hospital, he can't help but feel endless remorse and guilt.
Those once heroic and ambitious remarks now pale in the affectionate persuasion of his wife Goryeo and children. They were constantly worried about Li Qi's health and begged him to stay away from those deadly hobbies.
However, even in such a predicament, Li Qi still found it difficult to easily put down the cigarettes and alcohol in his hands, because they had long been integrated into his life and even became his spiritual pillar to get through the difficulties.
At this moment, Li Qi's heart was full of contradictions. On the one hand, he is well aware that his lifestyle has seriously damaged his health and must make significant changes, and on the other hand, he cannot let go of the tobacco and alcohol that have become a habit.
In the love and advice of his family, he helplessly watched himself in the mirror gradually age, and his heart was full of anxiety and anxiety.
Throughout Li Qi's life, people can't help but sigh at the unpredictability of life. As early as the age of 15, the talented man was successfully admitted to the Shaanxi People's Art Theater through his own efforts, and since then he has embarked on a brilliant acting career.
At that time, he had an endless obsession and firm belief in art, and even in an environment where his relatives and friends were deeply attracted by the "drinking culture", he always adhered to his love for pursuing his artistic dreams.
At a time of overall social and cultural decline, Li Qi struggled to get more opportunities to perform, but this did not discourage him. No matter what the pressure of life is, as long as there is a ticket to the show, he will not hesitate to devote himself to every performance.
It was with this perseverance and passion for art that he finally won the "Plum Blossom Award" - the highest honor in the Chinese theater industry for his superb acting skills in an important performance in 1980.
In this unexpected opportunity, Li Qi met the other half of his life, Goryeo. As Li Qi's exclusive makeup artist, Gao Li has accompanied him through countless beautiful and unforgettable moments.
Despite his tall and mighty stature, his distinctive sense of humor quickly captured Goryeo's heart. Since then, they have worked together to build a warm and harmonious family.
However, career success has not been easy. When Li Qi and Gao Li decided to go to the capital, Beijing, to seek a broader space for development, they faced an unprecedented dilemma.
The high cost of living left them financially struggling and forcing them to live in a rudimentary bomb shelter for the first 15 days.
Even after moving into a guest house and basement, life was still very difficult.
During those difficult days, Li Qi gradually indulged in the world of alcohol and cigarettes. Whenever stress and anxiety hit him like a dark cloud, he always used these methods to temporarily numb himself and find temporary peace and release.
Although the fire of love for art still burns deep in his heart, he will inevitably feel helpless and lost under the relentless blows of life. It wasn't until later that an unexpected opportunity made him rediscover the hope of his career.
Just when Li Qi was at the lowest point in his life, fate reached out to him. A chance encounter led him to collaborate with comedy master Guo Da to co-write and star in the critically acclaimed sitcom Snoring.
This work is like a powerful driving force, not only making Li Qi's name widely known, but also leading him to gradually break free from the shadows and rekindle his endless love for his career!
In 1996, Mr. Chen Ping, an influential and famous director, threw an olive branch to Li Qi and sincerely invited him to participate in the unprecedented performance of "Sun, Moon and Stars".
With this outstanding performance, he left a deep imprint on the hearts of audiences at home and abroad and received unparalleled praise.
Immediately afterwards in 1998, Li Qi joined the Armed Police Art Troupe with great glory and became a member of this big family.
Since then, Li Qi's acting career has risen like a rocket. Whether it is the role of Uncle Niu in the hit series "Northeast Family", or the image of the greedy overseer created in the movie "Shooting the Wolf", it has left an indelible memory for the audience.
In addition, he has also appeared on the bright stage of the Spring Festival Gala many times, and has successfully achieved a gorgeous transformation from actor to director.
These brilliant achievements undoubtedly pushed Li Qi to the pinnacle of his career. However, he still can't completely get rid of his dependence on tobacco and alcohol.
Even in between busy work, he often indulges in the temptation of delicious food and blindly seeks solace for the soul. This laissez-faire lifestyle has undoubtedly laid a deep hidden danger to his health.
The words that had once made him proud, now pale in the face of his reflection. The "amount of alcohol" and the obsession with tobacco and alcohol that were talked about in the past are now finally paying a heavy price.
Just when his career was in full swing and his family was happy, fate hit him hard again.
In the course of a tense work, Li Qi suddenly fainted on the set and had to undergo heart bypass surgery as soon as possible.
This sudden accident undoubtedly made him wake up in an instant and realize that the long-term habit of smoking and drinking has caused serious damage to his body.
After the operation, the doctor solemnly and firmly told Li Qi that he must resolutely stay away from tobacco and alcohol, because his liver, lungs, heart and other vital organs have obvious abnormalities.
This undoubtedly made him feel unprecedented fear and worry in his heart.
The lifestyle he once prided himself on has now become a "cancer" that threatens his life.
Seeing the miserable condition of Li Qi, an artist who has created countless glorious chapters, his wife Gao Li and their children cannot help but worry.
They all urged Li Qi with enthusiasm that he must abandon those bad habits that were harmful to his body and mind, otherwise the consequences would be unpredictable.
At first, Li Qi's mood was as cold and sad as the frost of winter, but under the unwavering expectation and persistent persuasion of his relatives, he finally made up his mind and resolutely decided to say goodbye to the world of tobacco and alcohol!
As a result, Li Qi began to bravely challenge, bravely trying to incorporate those green leafy vegetables that he hated in the past into his daily diet, and at the same time making every effort to adjust his daily routine.
This is undoubtedly a severe test for him, who has always been laissez-faire.
However, when he saw that his physical condition was gradually improving, he gradually ignited the fighting spirit to defeat the disease in his heart.
In this way, with the meticulous care of his family and his own perseverance, Li Qi finally embarked on the journey to health.
Today, he has successfully freed himself from the shackles of tobacco and alcohol, and his physical condition has improved significantly.
In order to show the world his new attitude towards life, he even actively participated in the live broadcast industry, sharing his life story and deep insights with the audience.
As the New Year approaches, when Li Qi appears in the video, people cheer about his health. His face was ruddy and full of energy, and this state was almost like two people compared to the past.
Faced with this situation, his wife Gao Li and their children were full of excitement and joy, and they were extremely proud of Li Qi's courage and determination.
After arduous surgery and a long recovery process, Li Qi finally broke free from the shackles of tobacco and alcohol and regained a healthy life. However, it all stems from a deep awakening in his heart - he realizes that those hobbies that once made him proud have now become "cancers" that threaten his life.
In the affectionate admonition of his relatives, he strengthened his determination and decided to rely on his own strength to overcome the disease and restore a healthy life.
However, although Li Qi has successfully escaped the predicament and got rid of the trouble of tobacco and alcohol, he is still deeply worried about another problem in his heart. Those were his two children, both of whom were adults, but they were severely oversized and weighed up to 240 pounds.
As a father, Li Qi is extremely concerned about this. He is well aware that obesity not only brings physical and psychological harm to children, but also may cause them to suffer from various diseases like himself.
In addition, he has always deeply regretted not being able to have a daughter, because it will be the greatest pride and the most precious happiness in his life.
In order to make up for this regret, Mr. Li Qi and his wife Gao Li discussed together and resolutely decided to adopt a little girl and named her Gao Ya.
This adopted daughter has become the most cherished and proud existence of the couple, Gao Ya, who was originally a retired soldier of the Marine Corps, has gradually grown into a tough and kind girl under the careful care and nurturing of Li Qi and his wife.
Even when the Wenchuan earthquake broke out in 2008, Mr. Li Qi still tried his best to persuade Gao Ya to come forward and go to the disaster area to lend a helping hand to his compatriots.
Whenever he thinks of his precious daughter, Li Qi's heart is filled with endless pride and pride, however, he also always pays attention to the health of his two sons, and does not dare to relax in the slightest.
At a live webcast event, he unabashedly expressed his concern to the audience, hoping to use his own experience to influence the children to stay away from life-threatening habits.
"Even though I have managed to get out of this difficult situation and regain my health, as a father, I am always worried about the future of my children. We must remain vigilant and not allow the bad habits that almost destroyed my life to endanger the health of the next generation again.
This is Li Qi's heartfelt words in that live broadcast.
As a father, he naturally longs for his children to grow up healthy and happy, but at the same time he knows that he has no right to interfere with their way of life.
After all, everyone has the right to choose freely and live independently, so Li Qi can only infect and guide children through his own practical actions, so that they can deeply understand the importance of health.