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Li Xuejian, an artist who has entered his old age, is still respected and loved by the audience in the entertainment industry, and his honorific title known as "old drama bone" is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
However, during the recording of a recent entertainment variety show, a young actor openly pointed fingers at the respected senior, questioning his artistic career and the problem of overpay in that vague tone.
In the face of such baseless accusations, Li Xuejian did not show any anger or dissatisfaction, but showed his usual modesty and calmness. He patiently recounted to the young actor his bitter journey, from his poor family background to his hard work to success, which can not be summed up in a few words.
Looking back on his tortuous life journey, Li Xuejian's heart is full of emotion. He was born in Heze, Shandong Province in 1954, and his family's economic conditions were very difficult.
When he was 11 years old, he was sent to Guizhou with his father to support local construction, and since then he has settled in a foreign land, and his fate has become twists and turns. After graduating from junior high school, he worked as an ordinary turner in a factory, and although he had a meager income, he always had a dream of becoming an actor burning in his heart.
At the age of 19, Li Xuejian joined the barracks without hesitation and was assigned to the engineering unit to participate in the construction of the railway. With his outstanding acting talents, he often stands out in the army's cultural and artistic activities, whether it is singing, dancing or playing the role of a soldier, he is full of vitality and passion.
It was this valuable experience that strengthened his persistent pursuit of an actor's career. In 1976, he finally got his wish and was transferred to the Beijing Art Troupe, had the opportunity to realize his dream, and officially embarked on the road of professional actor.
Li Xuejian's life is destined to be extraordinary. In 1954, he was born in a poor family in Heze, Shandong, and his father specially named him "Xuejian" in order to pray for his son's healthy growth.
Li Xuejian, who has been weak since he was a child and lives in poverty, was sent to Guizhou with his father to support local construction when he was 11 years old.
After graduating from junior high school, Li Xuejian entered a factory as an ordinary lathe worker, struggling to make ends meet with a meager income. However, he has always cherished the dream of becoming an actor in his heart, looking forward to one day being able to use his talent and contribute to the motherland.
When Li Xuejian was only 19 years old, he unswervingly decided to join the army and resolutely faced the long and difficult journey. The army assigned him to the engineering corps, and let him begin the arduous work of building a railroad in the depths of the mountains.
Despite the extremely harsh living environment, Li Xuejian did not get depressed because of this, but in this difficult time, he discovered his potential actor talent.
Li Xuejian has always gone all out and been full of spirit in all kinds of literary and artistic activities frequently held in the army, whether it is dancing, singing or playing the role of a soldier, which has won him the praise of his superiors and comrades-in-arms.
It was this precious experience that made him develop a deeper love and dedication to the profession of actor.
In 1976, a paper order completely changed the trajectory of Li Xuejian's life. He was finally fortunate to be transferred to the Beijing Art Troupe and officially entered the ranks of professional actors, and since then he has started his long and tortuous acting career.
Looking back, for Li Xuejian, this is undoubtedly a dream come true and thrilling key turning point.
After joining the art troupe, Li Xuejian starred in many excellent works one after another, leaving a deep imprint on the stage and screen. In particular, his outstanding performance in the drama "913 Incident" is even more impressive.
At first, the director only temporarily handed over the role of "Lin Biao" to Li Xuejian to replace him, but Li Xuejian devoted himself to this role, and after repeated rehearsals as many as four times, he finally won the director's high recognition.
With his profound basic skills and excellent acting skills, he successfully created the complex role of "Lin Biao" and won the prestigious "Plum Blossom Award". This is not only an affirmation of his hard work, but also a new starting point for him to climb to the peak of his career.
In 1983, Li Xuejian and his wife Yu Haidan entered the palace of marriage hand in hand. Two years later, their precious son, Li Gan, was born, and this warm and harmonious family provided him with a steady stream of strength and support.
With the encouragement of his family, Li Xuejian's career is booming, and his works have increasingly attracted wide attention from all walks of life.
In 1988, he played the role of the kind and simple "Song Dacheng" in the well-known TV series "Desire", and his vivid image was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and deeply loved by the audience.
Only a few years later, he won the highest honor of Best Actor in the "Golden Rooster Award" and "Hundred Flowers Award" for his superb performance in the biopic "Jiao Yulu".
In order to depict the controversial "Zhao'an Surrender Faction" character in a more nuanced way, he ingeniously incorporated a delicate action of cocking his butt into the scene of Zhao'an, vividly demonstrating "Song Jiang's" blind loyalty to the imperial court.
As soon as the series was broadcast, it quickly detonated the strong disgust of the parents in his hometown, who accused Li Xuejian of "distorting the glorious image of the hero", and even smashed his own TV set in protest in anger.
It can be seen that his superb acting skills have reached the pinnacle, which makes the audience crazy.
However, fate is always so unpredictable. In 2000, just as Li Xuejian's acting career was in full swing, a sudden illness ruthlessly broke him. That year, he was participating in the filming of the TV series "China Track" in Xi'an, when he suddenly felt unwell, with a lump in his neck and an unbearable sore throat.
As a dedicated actor, Li Xuejian's sense of responsibility to the crew is unparalleled. In order not to slow down the progress of the entire crew, he resolutely decided to put up with the pain for the time being, and devoted himself to the intense filming work without hesitation with only a box of anti-inflammatory drugs.
However, a month passed, and instead of disappearing, the seemingly insignificant little bump got worse and worse. When his wife, Yu Haidan, came to visit, she was surprised to find that he had no idea about it, so she immediately forcibly took him to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.
The results of the examination revealed that Li Xuejian was suffering from nasopharyngeal cancer, and the doctor solemnly told him that he must be hospitalized immediately for treatment, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
In the face of such a heavy blow, Li Xuejian did not show the slightest panic, but said firmly: "Please allow me not to be hospitalized for the time being, I still have unfinished scenes to be filmed." "
Li Xuejian said frankly: "The crew has invested huge financial and material resources for this, and if it cannot be successfully completed due to my personal reasons, I would rather choose to give up my life." Looking at the pleading look in his wife's eyes, he really couldn't refuse, so he reluctantly agreed to take conservative treatment first, and then officially start treatment after the filming was completed.
Since then, Li Xuejian has been constantly shuttling back and forth between the hospital and the crew. Every morning, he would get up early, rush to the hospital on time for chemotherapy, and then couldn't wait to return to the crew in the afternoon, enduring the torture of illness and insisting on work.
The producer who participated in the production of the play recalled that when filming the last scene, Li Xuejian's voice was so hoarse that he could barely speak, but he was still affectionate and completed all the lines smoothly in one breath, which made the staff present all moved and burst into tears.
When the filming came to an end, Li Xuejian was finally able to begin formal treatment, but what followed was an unbearable time like a nightmare. His body became emaciated, his hair fell out, and he could only lie on a hospital bed on a ventilator to stay alive, enduring endless pain and torture.
At one point, he even confided in his wife the despair that "living is more painful than dying". Yu Haidan knew her husband's pain, so she resolutely decided to stay by his side day and night, invite relatives and friends to cheer him on, and ask her son to write him words full of encouragement.
When he received his son's letter, Li Xuejian burst into tears, he rekindled his desire for life, and once again mustered up the courage to fight the disease to the end.
In Li Xuejian's acting career, he has left some regrets in character building, which he himself regards as the "two major stains" in his life. The first of these "stains" occurred in 1996, when he played the role of "Commander Feng Shi" in the movie "Born Out of Thin Air".
Feng Shi is a brave and fearless commander on the battlefield, with a slightly plump figure. However, Li Xuejian was negligent and did not deliberately lose weight to fit the image of the character, which made him feel deeply guilty.
Although this film has long been a thing of the past, in his heart, this "stain" has always been with him and has become a lingering haunt in his heart.
Since then, Li Xuejian has strengthened his determination and has not taken over any commercial endorsement work since then. This shows how strict this respected artist is for himself.
In fact, after severe hearing loss during cancer treatment, Li Xuejian had to put in more arduous efforts than ordinary people every time he played a new role, spending a lot of time and energy figuring out the script and observing the mouth shape of his opponent, so as to be able to accurately grasp the inner world of the character.
However, he never flinched because of this, but devoted himself to the interpretation of each role with a more diligent and diligent spirit.
In this brave and fearless artist, we have witnessed the endless love and persistent pursuit of art, as well as the continuous challenge to the highest level. Even in the well-known movie "The Wrong Car", he sparked heated discussions and controversies from all walks of life through his profound and detailed portrayal of the taciturn but powerful mute character.
However, in the face of all kinds of doubts, Li Xuejian did not frown or resent, but felt deeply guilty with a humble heart, from which it is not difficult to see how strict he is with himself.
For Li Xuejian, the art of theatre has long transcended the boundaries of life and has become a lifelong pursuit. He does not hesitate to sacrifice his personal comfort and comfort, and devotes himself to the creation of each role, striving to push the art to the extreme, which is undoubtedly the key factor that he has won the respect of the majority of audiences and industry insiders.
Looking back on Li Xuejian's life journey, we can see that he has experienced countless hardships and obstacles, ups and downs. From the barren countryside to the remote Guizhou, from an ordinary worker to a glorious soldier, and from an obscure supporting actor to a first-class actor of the National Theatre, his every step is full of challenges and struggles.
Despite his remarkable achievements in his career, Li Xuejian has always maintained a modest and cautious attitude, and has never been complacent about the momentary glory. He has always adhered to his love for art and the pursuit of perfection, which is also an important reason why he has been able to gain a foothold in the highly competitive entertainment industry.
When he was young, Li Xuejian also fell into confusion, indulged in alcohol, and was negligent in understanding and performing the role. However, he quickly realized the seriousness of the problem, and deeply regretted and blamed himself for not being able to perfectly interpret the role of Commander Feng in the movie "Born Out of Thin Air", and vowed to work hard to make up for this "mistake".
Fate dealt him a heavy blow again - he unfortunately suffered from nasopharyngeal cancer. However, instead of succumbing to his illness, he chose to finish the final part of the filming TV series "China Track" before starting treatment.
During the whole treatment process, he went back and forth between the hospital and the crew every day, endured the torture of illness, and finally successfully completed the filming of the last scene.
Even more admirable, the side effects of chemotherapy during treatment severely damaged his hearing, forcing him to rely on hearing aids to communicate with people. However, even in the face of such a predicament, Li Xuejian still did not give up on the career he loved.
Every time he takes on a new role, he puts a lot of time and energy into studying the script and pondering the lines, and this professionalism is really touching.
Just as a moth to a fire, Mr. Li Xuejian has successfully won the sincere and respectful praise of the audience and colleagues! Hu Ge, a young actor who was once all the rage, was very excited when he was honored to share the glory of the stage with Mr. Li Xuejian, and at the same time deeply felt his own shortcomings.
In their hearts, Mr. Li Xuejian is undoubtedly the drama giant who devoted himself to character creation at the cost of his life.
Time flies, and now Mr. Li Xuejian has entered his old age, but he is still an indisputable "old drama bone". He has used his life to vividly illustrate what it means to have a firm belief in art, an incomparable loyalty to his profession, and an endless love for life.
In this world, his image will be deeply imprinted in the depths of every audience's heart, indelible, and the deep friendship for life will be passed on forever.