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In the eighties and nineties of the last century, when the trend led by "Northwest Wind" and "Song Rock" swept the entire Chinese music scene, the southern region was quietly giving birth to a completely different music style. A young and talented singer who has carved out his own brilliant chapter with his haunting voice and unique musical style. He is Chen Rujia.
By chance, Chen Rujia joined an influential band. In this team, he earned far more than his peers, which undoubtedly strengthened his determination to devote himself to a career in music.
Thankfully, his handsome and dashing appearance made him stand out during his time in the bar. Sadly, however, his popularity at the time was limited to the local tavern and the city of Zhuhai.
However, Lady Luck didn't leave him. A discerning Bole spotted his potential and said to him: "If you want to achieve more in the field of music, then you can only achieve your dreams by going to Shenzhen, where the future is full of endless possibilities." After hearing these words, Chen Rujia suddenly became enlightened, so in 1984, he came to Shenzhen with enthusiasm and dreams, and with the help of friends, he successfully became a resident singer in a dance hall.
It was in that dazzling era that Chen Rujia successfully created a unique musical image through the extreme imitation of "Hong Kong music superstar" Xu Xiaofeng. He is therefore known as "the amorous Xu Xiaofeng" and "Xu Xiaofeng's successor".
At the peak of his music career, some fanatical fans even made a special trip from Hong Kong to Shenzhen to witness his wonderful performances. When they saw Chen Rujia on the stage devoting himself to the song and listening with his eyes closed, they were all deeply moved by his moving singing voice and focused attitude.
This is Chen Rujia's first appearance on the international music stage, and it was at that time that he deeply realized the truth that "there are people outside the world, and there are heavens outside the sky". With his outstanding musical talent, he was selected by a nationwide touring art group, and then traveled to Europe with the team, bringing wonderful performances to the local Chinese.
All of this originated from the fate-changing year of 1990 - Chen Rujia won the championship in the National Young Singer Competition with a beautiful melody "Love in the Hometown".
In an important event of that era, there was such a secret hidden everywhere - regardless of whether the contestants had a rich background or not, as long as they won the crown, they would have the opportunity to step into the supreme hall of the Spring Festival Gala.
Therefore, in the exciting and challenging year of 1990, Chen Rujia, who was only 25 years old, was full of dreams and successfully stepped on this stage that was watched and praised by the whole Chinese. This appearance not only brought him great glory, but also made him famous from then on!
However, the emotional lives of star-studded stars have always become the focus of public attention, and Chen Rujia naturally cannot avoid it. As his name spread through the streets, people were filled with endless curiosity about his private life.
Faced with this thorny question, Chen Rujia responded calmly with her characteristic calmness: "I personally prefer younger women. This clear criteria for choosing a mate undoubtedly kept many suitors out, including Zheng Puyu, who has a deep affection for him.
Zheng Puyu, Chen Rujia's Bole, is also the matchmaker in his life. They met when they were small, knew each other's talents, and fell in love with each other day and night, as if it was a fateful encounter. Zheng Puyu is Chen Rujia's exclusive program guidance tailored for him by the record company after winning the Shenzhen Singing Competition.
Whether at work or in life, they are a match made in heaven. Everyone expects them to make their relationship public, however, Chen Rujia's "mate selection criteria" made Zheng Puyu feel painful, and finally chose to leave her homeland, go overseas, and live a new life.
Subsequently, Chen Rujia fell in love with Wu Yanyun, a modern dancer who was two years younger than herself. They met at a bar in Shenzhen, fell in love at first sight, and laughed at each other. Wu Yanyun's graceful dancing intoxicated Chen Rujia, and she was deeply attracted by Chen Rujia's talent and inner charm. In those days, they were like glue and inseparable.
However, the good times are always short-lived. With the continuous expansion of Chen Rujia's career territory, the troubles of long-distance relationships have also followed. Wu Yanyun hoped that her lover could stay in the bustling city of Shenzhen and go all out to develop, but Chen Rujia resolutely decided to return to Guangzhou. gradually widened the distance, and finally made this relationship go to the brink of breaking.
Chen Rujia's two relationship experiences, from germination to ending, reflect his unique pursuit and preference deep in his heart, that is, his preference for young women. This is undoubtedly a yardstick to measure his emotional world. In the face of those lovers who came and went in a hurry, Chen Rujia always adhered to her inner beliefs, and in the end, she failed to find a soulmate who connected with her heart.
The major turning point in Chen Rujia's brilliant music career came from the magnificent National Young Singer Competition! The rules of the competition set an invisible red line: as long as you win the crown, no matter where you come from, you are eligible to step on the glorious stage of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
After each round of fierce fighting, Chen Rujia stood out with a beautiful and moving melody "Love in the Homeland" and won the championship. So, in that year of 1990, at the age of 25, his dream came true, and he stepped into this sacred temple of hundreds of millions of viewers across the country, and instantly became a shining superstar.
Standing in the center of the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, Chen Rujia sang this song with full attention, when the last note fell, he slowly opened his eyes, and saw that thousands of audiences in the audience were crazy and boiling, and the applause was thunderous. Since then, a new chapter has been opened in his music career, ushering in unprecedented development opportunities.
In 1992, the powerful singer Huang Kaiqin had a discerning eye and bought the copyright of Chen Rujia's masterpiece "Willing to Leave Your Heart", which was carefully adapted into "Late Autumn".
Under Mao Ning's affectionate interpretation, this song became popular all over the country overnight and was widely popular. At the same time, Chen Rujia's other classic "The Crooked Moon" was also praised by Liu Huan and became famous. In just a few years, Chen Rujia has become an invincible "national idol", attracting much attention, and won the honorific title of "chief representative of pop music in Chinese mainland".
The hand of fate has pushed Chen Rujia to the supreme stage, and he has become a leader in the entertainment industry who is unique and trend-setting. However, just when everyone was expecting his music career to reach new heights, Chen Rujia made a surprising decision that surprised everyone - he resolutely announced that he would temporarily bid farewell to the music industry and go to Australia to further his knowledge of music theory.
In the face of this decision, the outside world has expressed shock and incomprehension. A close staff member said frankly: "You are at the peak of your career at this moment, why should you cut off your future?" However, Chen Rujia didn't care and stuck to his beliefs. Looking at the disappointed eyes of his fans, he had mixed feelings in his heart, but in the end he left the familiar stage without hesitation and started a new journey in life.
In this way, Chen Rujia's brilliant era like a flash in the pan finally disappeared after a short period of fireworks and splendor. In the days since he left, the music scene has changed beyond recognition, new talents have sprung up, and listeners' tastes in music have changed with each passing day.
Looking back on Chen Rujia's ups and downs of emotional journey, it is not difficult to find that there is an obvious main line hidden in it - deep care for young women. He once unabashedly confessed: "I have a special preference for younger women. It was this unique criteria for choosing a mate that became a stumbling block on his emotional path.
The first person to be impacted was the important matchmaker in his life, Zheng Puyu. Zheng Puyu is two or three years older than Chen Rujia, and is not only his right-hand man in his career, but also his bosom friend in life. The two knew each other and loved each other, and everyone thought that they would enter the palace of marriage hand in hand. However, just because of Chen Rujia's "mate selection criteria", Zheng Puyu's heart was hit hard.
Faced with the ruthlessness of her lover, Zheng Puyu could only cry silently, and finally chose to go overseas and start a new life there. Watching her beloved gradually move away, Chen Rujia had mixed feelings in her heart, and perhaps she also felt remorse for her original decision. However, only by paying the price can we truly follow the voice of our hearts, which is exactly Chen Rujia's firm attitude towards love.
After Zheng Puyu left, Chen Rujia fell in love with modern dancer Wu Yanyun. Wu Yanyun is two years younger than him, which is just the right person for him.
The two met at a bar in Shenzhen, fell in love at first sight, looked at each other and smiled. Wu Yanyun is lively and cute, and she is fascinated by Chen Rujia's talent and restrainedness. For a while, they were like glue and inseparable, which seemed to be an opportunity for Chen Rujia to regain happiness.
However, good times are always short-lived. With the continuous expansion of the career territory, the troubles of long-distance relationships have also followed. Wu Yanyun hoped that her lover could stay in the bustling city of Shenzhen and work hard, but Chen Rujia resolutely returned to Guangzhou. The distance between the two gradually wore out, and finally ended in a breakup.
Although the love path is tortuous, Chen Rujia has not stopped the pace of music creation. He has been wandering in love for many years, but he has never been able to find a compatible partner, but his dedication and love for music have never wavered.
Perhaps, people's unwavering pursuit of an ideal life and perseverance are the unwavering persistence in the hearts of musicians. However, it is a pity that there is always a subtle distance between reality and dreams, and they still shout out the cry of striving forward in the face of many obstacles.
After seven years away from the music scene, Chen Rujia finally ushered in the opportunity to appear on the stage again in 2000. However, what awaited him was not the warm applause he expected, but endless indifference and cold reception.
The singer, who was once known as the "chief representative of pop music in Chinese mainland", went all out to participate in various commercial performances and endorsement activities when he returned to the music scene, and even did not hesitate to participate in the popular variety show "Happy Camp" to increase his popularity.
However, no matter how much he tried, he failed to restore himself to his former glory.
After all, during the period of Chen Rujia's departure, the music scene has undergone earth-shaking changes, with a large number of newcomers bringing more diverse music forms, so that the majority of listeners have a broader choice.
In such a fierce competitive environment, Chen Rujia's unique style has struggled to attract enough attention.
The former "darling of the people" is now being snubbed after returning to the stage, which is really embarrassing. recalled the song "Love in the Homeland" sung on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala that year, the enthusiastic response of the audience and the excitement in his heart were surging, as if it was just yesterday.
However, just a few years later, his splendor vanished without a trace.
Faced with the ruthlessness of reality, Chen Rujia never lost confidence. In his own way, he has always maintained his love for music. Although the road to regaining his footing in the music industry was full of ups and downs, he never gave up on his inner dream.
This unswerving spirit is a strong source of motivation for him to win past honors.
Perhaps, on the road to the pinnacle of life, Chen Rujia still needs the favor of some goddess of luck. However, it is undeniable that he used his enthusiasm and perseverance to write a touching chapter for us about the pursuit of musical dreams.
Although the ending of this story may not be repeated, the tenacious will and unremitting efforts shown in the process will always be remembered and praised.