1. Liu Changyu recalled the road of life in his later years
When the afterglow of the setting sun fell on the horizon, Liu Changyu, a Peking Opera artist who had entered his old age, stepped into the long-lost drama classroom with firm and steady steps.
Although her steps are no longer as vigorous and flexible as in the past, her eyes full of wisdom still shine brightly, reflecting her consistent love and pursuit of the art of opera.
"Teacher Changyu, I have practiced this trick many times, but I have never been able to grasp the essence of it. A student respectfully asked her for advice, humbly asking for advice on the key to an action.
Liu Changyu bowed slightly, immediately opened the conversation, and unreservedly shared the valuable experience he had accumulated over the years.
Whenever a junior came to ask for advice, this Peking Opera master was always enthusiastic and patiently and meticulously taught his skills. Over the years, she has perfectly demonstrated an artist's firm belief and unremitting pursuit of his career with practical actions.
Looking back on the past years, Liu Changyu's heart is full of endless emotion. She was born in 1942, and her family was originally superior, as a scholarly family in Beiping City. However, with his father, Mayor Chow Dawen, imprisoned on charges of being a traitor, the family's life instantly fell to the bottom and fell into poverty.
In his youthful childhood, he should have been carefree, but Liu Changyu had to rely on his mother and siblings to live a difficult and difficult life. It was those arduous years that inspired her to yearn for and love the art of opera.
Whenever he saw the wonderful performances of street performers, the young Liu Changyu would always stop to admire, listen attentively, and even hum a few words along with the imitation. When she returned home, she never left her opera, which made her mother deeply amazed by her talent for art.
In 1951, Liu Changyu, who was only 9 years old, had a dream and was finally successfully admitted to the Chinese Opera School after layers of selection. Since then, her life path has finally ushered in the dawn of hope.
In the rigorous learning environment of the opera school, Liu Changyu spent 10 years. For a child who starts learning at the age of 9, this period is undoubtedly long and difficult.
However, she did not see her studies as a heavy burden, but threw herself into it and gave it her all.
In those 10 years, Liu Changyu was completely immersed in the world of opera. She is like a sponge thirsty for knowledge, tirelessly absorbing the essence of art taught by her teachers.
Whether it is in the field of Hua Dan, Tsing Yi or Dao Ma Dan, she has mastered it all and is familiar with it. Whenever there is a teaching of new opera theory, Liu Changyu can always grasp its profundity at the first time, as if he is destined to engage in this artistic work.
She has shown an extraordinary understanding of opera, which makes her unique among her peers.
The famous teachers of the opera school were full of praise for this talented girl. Under their careful guidance, Liu Changyu finally mastered the essence of opera and was the most outstanding student in the school at that time.
It is precisely because of her solid foundation that when Liu Changyu was assigned to the China Peking Opera Company after graduation, her talent was finally able to shine When rehearsing the Peking Opera classic "Red Lantern", the original leading actor could not play for some reason, and the director was anxious to find a suitable candidate.
At this moment, the young Liu Changyu bravely stood up and said, "Let me give it a try!" As soon as she appeared, she used her skillful basic skills and superb acting skills to vividly create the image of the classic character Li Tiemei, which amazed the audience.
Since then, Liu Changyu's reputation has spread rapidly in the opera world, and her career has climbed to the pinnacle of life thanks to her precise interpretation of the role.
Third, the bumpy road is accompanied by a brilliant career
Although his career is thriving, Liu Changyu's emotional road is not all smooth sailing. At the age of 22, she tied the knot with her senior, who also came from the Academy of Chinese Opera, and the two were very affectionate and originally expected to spend the rest of their lives together.
However, their marriage just began with an unfortunate encounter, and only four months after the wedding, the husband died of terminal lung cancer, and the two did not even become a complete couple.
Liu Changyu was almost in deep grief at that time. Every time she recalls her husband's deathbed words - "Be sure to take good care of yourself", she always can't help but burst into tears. However, life still needs to go on, and the opera career is her lifelong pursuit, and she can only tenaciously maintain her inner strength and continue to sweat on the stage.
When Liu Changyu was in a predicament of extreme helplessness and loneliness, his best friend Bai Jiyun stepped forward with his manhood and sense of responsibility. He not only actively listened to and understood Liu Changyu's deep suffering, but also shared her worries, whether it was tedious labor or daily food, as long as she was in need, he would not hesitate to lend a hand.
Every time she couldn't eat on time, Bai Jiyun always prepared meals carefully and thoughtfully and delivered them to her dormitory.
As time passed, Bai Jiyun gradually found that he had fallen deeply in love with this confidant and friend. He bravely faced his emotions, and although he knew that Liu Changyu was still in pain at the moment, he still firmly expressed his heart to her.
Unexpectedly, Liu Changyu did not refuse this sincere love, but accepted Bai Jiyun's deep friendship with gratitude, so they concluded a beautiful marriage in the opera troupe, however, the other members of the troupe were not optimistic about this, and even began to exclude and alienate Liu Changyu.
However, Bai Jiyun's love for his wife is like a raging flame, he is willing to give up his position in the troupe, and resolutely decides to become the man who pays silently behind Liu Changyu.
Since then, Bai Jiyun has consistently guarded his wife's acting career with his gentleness and tolerance.
Fourth, the contradiction between artistic pursuit and family affection
For Liu Changyu, the opera career is undoubtedly the most important pursuit and belief in her life. Even after giving birth, she struggled to find the perfect balance between work and parenting.
In order to be able to devote herself to the development of the role, she decisively gave up breastfeeding in just three months after giving birth.
Whenever night falls, the baby's cry always makes Liu Changyu feel guilty. How she wishes to be able to breastfeed her son herself and accompany him through every moment of growth! However, as an actress, the interpretation of the role is also her unshirkable responsibility.
Fortunately, Bai Jiyun is an extremely compassionate and empathetic husband who fully supports his wife's artistic pursuits. Whenever Liu Changyu devotes himself to opera performances, he is responsible for all the affairs of the family, and he also takes care of his son's daily life.
As a result, the couple lived a unique lifestyle of "male protagonist inside, female protagonist outside".
Despite Bai Jiyun's wholehearted dedication, Liu Changyu still feels deep regret and guilt for not being able to accompany his son through the critical moments in his life. She was deeply aware of her failure to participate in the most important years of her son's life, so she was determined not to let him embark on the same artistic path as herself.
From an early age, his son showed great artistic talent, and whenever his parents rehearsed at home, he would always follow along and hum softly. Looking at his son's intoxicated expression, Liu Changyu felt an unprecedented fear in his heart.
She really didn't want to see her son repeat the mistakes he had made and gone through the hardships he had gone through. However, gifted children are often difficult to restrain themselves, and even when Liu Changyu harshly stops them, his son is still keen to study the art of Jinghu, often serving as an accompanist for the performers in the park.
5. Film fame and career peaks
After the huge success of the drama "Red Lantern", the theater world finally realized that this masterpiece deserved to be on the big screen. When the director team began to prepare for the film version, the heavy responsibility of playing the role of Li Tiemei naturally fell on Liu Changyu's shoulders.
Although this will be Liu Changyu's first on-screen appearance, she is confident in her acting skills. After years of rigorous training at the opera school, she has honed her basic skills.
What's more, she has long been familiar with the role of Li Tiemei, and she is at her fingertips.
Sure enough, as soon as she took the stage, Liu Changyu incarnated as the "Tiemei" on the stage, and with her weathered but subtle and restrained performance, she perfectly presented the character and inner world of this classic character to the audience.
The director was impressed by her superb acting skills at the scene, and secretly congratulated himself that he had chosen the right actor. After the movie was released, Liu Changyu won warm praise from the audience, and some media even called her "the reincarnation of Li Tiemei on the screen".
In an instant, Liu Changyu's fame was widely known throughout the theater world, and many crews came to him, looking forward to inviting her to join his new play. However, just when his career was at its peak, Liu Changyu unexpectedly declined all invitations to film contracts.
It turned out that she had sown the seeds of hope in the depths of her heart -- she and her husband Bai Jiyun conceived a child that belonged to them! Liu Changyu's brilliant achievements in her career are obvious, but she understands that life is not covered by career, and family is also an extremely important part.
Therefore, when she decided to put aside the busy work at hand for the time being, stay away from the noisy and busy stage, and meditate and recuperate, Bai Jiyun undoubtedly gave her full support and took on the responsibility of the family.
Thus, this loving couple ushered in a new and expectant chapter of their lives.
6. Ordinary happiness in ordinary life
Although Liu Changyu's pursuit of the opera career has always been consistent, she has a completely different plan for her son's future expectations. From the moment her son was born, she was determined to let him live an ordinary and real life, avoiding falling into the heavy burden of art.
However, his son's keen interest and talent for art was innate. He would often hum along quietly while his parents were practicing. Looking at his son's love, Liu Changyu was both moved and distressed in his heart, lest his son, like himself, embark on this bumpy and arduous artistic road since he was a child.
Whenever he discovered his son's passion for art, Liu Changyu always did not hesitate to stop it, and even tried his best to withdraw his attention from the art world. She carefully selects a school for her son and is committed to creating a peaceful and harmonious environment for him to grow up.
However, his son's passion for art could not be easily extinguished. He taught himself the art of jinghu, and often served as an accompanist in the park for the old performers. When Liu Changyu learned about this, he couldn't help but have complicated emotions in his heart.
She was pleased with her son's dedication to art, but more often than not, she was deeply worried and uneasy. However, at this time, my son has missed the golden age of studying art, and it may be even more difficult to achieve outstanding achievements in the field of art and stand on the bright stage.
Therefore, in the end, the son still chose an ordinary life path. After completing high school, he resolutely gave up further education and, like many ordinary people, began a 9-to-5 career.
Although Liu Changyu felt a little lost, she saw her son gradually find a balance in life and a sense of belonging at work, and her heart was gradually relieved.
However, in reality, ordinary days also hide ordinary and warm fun, and the most important thing is to be able to live a happy life according to your heart's desire.
Time flies, her beloved son successfully meets a beautiful woman with a kind heart, virtuous and virtuous lady, and forms a new warm family with her. Whenever he has free time, Liu Changyu will eagerly visit his son's home, witnessing the harmonious scene of their family, and there will always be endless joy and satisfaction in his heart.