1. A powerful dose of "Spring Water Ding Dong" broke the traditional confinement of the music industry and brought a fresh and pleasant and pleasant customs and culture
In 1978, at the light concert of the Haizheng Song and Dance Troupe, Bian Xiaozhen won warm applause from the audience with her unpretentious outfit and amiable smile. When she sang the military love song "Spring Water Ding Dong" affectionately with a gentle and sweet voice, the whole scene instantly fell silent, and everyone was deeply attracted by her gripping singing.
This song successfully broke through the traditional concept that "military songs cannot depict love" and injected a fresh vitality into the music industry. The lyrics are affectionate and melodious, which instantly aroused a strong resonance among the audience.
Fans who have long been eager to hear such romantic works have praised it, and since then, "The Sound of Spring Water" has become Bian Xiaozhen's most popular masterpiece.
However, behind this beautiful singing, there is a touching story. Xue Song, the only son of Bian Xiaozhen and her husband Xue Zhuren, unfortunately suffered an accident at birth and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, with a cure rate of only 50%.
It was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the young couple, who were in extreme pain and despair for a time.
However, it was at this most difficult moment that Bian Xiaozhen and her husband Xue Zhuren chose to work together and face difficulties bravely. Xue Zhuren thought about it and said, "If we can have a healthy child, it will be a great injustice for Xue Song. ”
So, they decided to focus all their love and attention on their son, vowing to use their own hands to make him grow up healthy.
Caring for a child with cerebral palsy is undoubtedly fraught with hardships. Xue Zhuren is often busy in the kitchen, carefully calculating household expenses, and sometimes even a handful of spinach can eat for an entire week.
Bian Xiaozhen, on the other hand, is running around for her life, her performance activities are busy, and her career is in a booming stage. Although the family's financial situation is not wealthy, the two elderly people have always maintained an optimistic attitude, and used humorous and witty words to resolve the family's difficulties, bringing endless warmth and encouragement to their son.
2. Although Xue Song's birth suffered an accident, it ignited the life course of Bian Xiaozhen's family
In 1972, Bian Xiaozhen and her husband Xue Zhuren ushered in a great news in their lives - the birth of their son Xue Song. The young couple is full of hope and looks forward to a happy family life from now on.
However, fate often shows its ruthless side! When Xue Song's lovely child was just born, a sudden accident befell him - the newborn baby was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The doctors regretfully predicted that there was only a 50% chance that he would be completely cured in the future, which was undoubtedly like a sudden thunder of lightning in a clear sky, knocking heavily on the expectations and aspirations of Bian Xiaozhen and his wife for a better future.
In the face of such a heavy blow, how could the young parents not feel extreme pain and deep despair? Xue Zhuren reflected bitterly: "If we give birth to another healthy child, then for Xue Song, this is undoubtedly the greatest injustice. ”
However, at this critical moment of life and death, they chose to support each other, work together, and bravely meet the challenge. After in-depth thinking and discussion, they reached a unanimous decision: to pour all their love and care into their only son, and vowed to hold up his healthy future with their own hands.
Raising a child with cerebral palsy to adulthood is undoubtedly a severe test for every family. Xue Zhuren always stood silently in the kitchen, carefully calculating the household expenses, and sometimes even a handful of spinach had to be eaten for a whole week. And Bian Xiaozhen is running around for a living, her acting career is booming, and she is in the golden age of her career.
Although the family's financial situation is very difficult and the living conditions are quite difficult, the two elderly people have never let the children feel the slightest worry and trouble. On the contrary, they always maintain a positive attitude, accompanying their son through each day with endless warmth and encouragement. Xue Zhuren can always use humorous words to resolve the family's difficulties, while Bian Xiaozhen patiently takes care of her son, encourages him to do what he can as much as possible, and cultivates his ability to be independent.
In this way, under the careful care of Bian Xiaozhen and Xue Zhuren, Xue Song gradually grew into a healthy and happy adult, no different from other peers. This arduous journey inspired the whole family's love and dedication to life, and became an unquenchable beacon on their life path.
3. From the small town of Wuhu to the People's Liberation Army Academy of Arts, the young Bian Xiaozhen's music dream set sail
Bian Xiaozhen was born in a small town in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, and her family environment was not wealthy, and her father was just an ordinary small business owner. However, since she was five years old, she has shown amazing musical talent, and is affectionately known as "Little Guo Lanying" by local residents.
At that time, although Bian Xiaozhen was short, with messy hair and simple clothes, she had a shocking and moving voice. She was able to comprehend the beautiful melodies played on the radio on her own, and the melodious singing voice wafted through the alleys of her hometown, often eliciting continuous applause from her neighbors.
Chen Yanjuan, Bian Xiaozhen's enlightenment teacher who witnessed this process, was the first to discover and carefully nurture her musical talent. Ms. Chen cared for this little girl who loved singing and devoted herself to cultivating her into an outstanding talent.
Under the careful guidance of the teacher, the young Bian Xiaozhen bravely stepped onto the stage and performed everywhere to improve her courage. Whenever she is full of confidence and singing, she can always win warm applause from the audience.
Opportunity always favors those who are prepared. With excellent professional skills and extraordinary talent, 19-year-old Bian Xiaozhen moved forward bravely all the way, and finally successfully admitted to the Music Department of the People's Liberation Army Academy of Arts, opening a new chapter in her music career.
After enrolling, she was assigned to the South China Sea Fleet, where she not only received comprehensive vocal training, but more importantly, honed her good qualities and rigorous style as a soldier.
Whenever Bian Xiaozhen sang classic songs such as "The North Wind Blows" affectionately with a high-pitched and loud voice, she could always receive thunderous applause from the soldiers.
In 1969, Bian Xiaozhen successfully graduated from the Academy of Arts and joined the Haizheng Song and Dance Troupe to hold a position. Here, she met many like-minded friends, humbly asked her seniors for advice, and her singing skills were significantly improved.
In this way, a Wuhu girl from a poor family with a musical dream, with her perseverance and extraordinary talent, has achieved fruitful results in the music world, and her career has gradually entered glory.
Fourth, be grateful and cherish the present and be optimistic about the future
Bian Xiaozhen, who is now 78 years old, has a steady pace and strong spirits, as if she has regained her youthful vitality. Whenever she is invited to perform at a big gala, this kind elderly person will be fully committed and strive to prepare perfectly for the best performance for the audience.
At the CCTV Lantern Festival Gala in 2021, Bian Xiaozhen appeared with the older generation of artists Tian Hua, Hu Songhua, Tao Yuling, Xie Fang, Guan Mucun, etc. Dressed in a gorgeous gown, she stood in the center of the dazzling stage with a happy smile on her face.
When Mr. Bian slowly spoke and performed the classic song with that familiar and loud voice, the scene suddenly resounded with long-lasting warm applause.
Staring at the old and energetic Ms. Bian Xiaozhen, it is hard to imagine what kind of vicissitudes she has experienced. "Ordinary life is the most real and precious, and I spend every day happily," she said so resolutely.
This succinct and clear statement profoundly reveals her understanding of life, which is to maintain a grateful heart and face all the baptisms of fate in a calm and tolerant way.
In order to keep up with the pace of development of the times and establish closer ties with the younger generation, Mr. Bian tirelessly learns new knowledge and tries to get in touch with new fields. Seeing her earnestly learn to use smartphones, the whole family deeply admired her.
Even those new words on the Internet, she is humble to understand and master them.
This kind of perseverance is undoubtedly the key to Bian Xiaozhen's long-term survival. Her noble qualities of generosity, kindness, kindness, kindness, and optimism are like a clear stream, nourishing every heart around her.
When you see Bian Xiaozhen now, you will definitely be attracted by her quiet and peaceful temperament. Her face is always filled with a warm smile, and there is an aura of happiness overflowing from her body, and there is no trace of time left by the years.
Part 5: Performed "Xisha, My Lovely Hometown" with Lu Wenke, and became famous overnight
In 1976, Bayi Film Studio planned to shoot a film called "South China Sea Storm", starring the high-profile actors Tang Guoqiang and Daniel Zhang at the time, vividly showing the charming natural scenery of the Paracel Islands.
The task of composing the music for this film eventually fell to the shoulders of famous composers Lu Yuan and Su Qixiong.
Two talented composers have crafted a melodic and moving interlude for "South China Sea Storm", "Xisha, My Lovely Hometown". When looking for the singer of this song, Lu Yuan quickly remembered Bian Xiaozhen, who was already working in the Song and Dance Troupe of the Political Department of the Navy, and invited her colleague Lu Wenke to co-serve as a singing group.
Since then, "Xisha, My Lovely Hometown" has swept the country, whether it is in the north and south of the country or in the cities and villages, countless fans and fans are crazy about it. However, it is interesting to note that although everyone "only hears the voice, but does not see the person", no one knows who the owner behind this moving song is.
It was not until 1977 that an outstanding art documentary called "Spring" was grandly unveiled in front of the world, and people were fortunate to witness Bian Xiaozhen's demeanor through the lens for the first time. I saw that this legendary woman was wearing a white navy uniform, a blue beanie on her head, and her words were sonorous and powerful, and her familiar voice echoed passionately in the venue again.
Since then, Bian's reputation in the music industry has snowballed. In 1978, she sang another touching military love song "Spring Water Ding Dong Ringing" for the Haizheng Song and Dance Troupe, and performed this song vividly with her gentle and sweet voice, which instantly triggered a huge social repercussion, making her name sweep across the country like a storm.
Overnight, Bian Xiaozhen transformed from an unknown singer to a household name superstar, and became famous in the music world in one fell swoop. With her moving voice and simple stage image, she deeply touched the hearts of countless fans and fans, and won countless applause and praise in the music world.
The song "Xisha, My Lovely Hometown" is not only the starting point of her fame, but also will forever be engraved in the long history of her brilliant career and become an eternal classic.