At the end of the twentieth century, many unique cultural phenomena were born in the field of literature and music, among which the story of Sanmao and Wang Luobin is one of them. Sanmao, formerly known as Chen Ping, is a well-known Taiwanese female writer who is loved by readers for her deep emotions and identity as a wanderer. Wang Luobin is a Chinese musician who has been widely sung in the Chinese-speaking world with his songs such as "The Olive Tree". In the early 1990s, the trajectories of the lives of these two artists intertwined, constituting a period of deep affection and tragedy that transcended artistic boundaries.
In the early morning of 1991, the news spread throughout Taiwan that Sanmao had committed suicide. The authoress who is unique in the world of literature has bizarrely chosen to end her life at a moment that should have celebrated her recovery.
Sanmao and Wang Luobin's encounter was introduced by a mutual friend by chance. Wang Luobin, who was already an old man who had been precipitated by the years at that time, and his song "Olive Tree" was a memory of Sanmao's youth. Sanmao excitedly called Wang Luobin, and the voice on the other end of the phone was slightly hoarse but full of warmth: "Are you the Sanmao who wrote "The Story of the Sahara"?" My grandson loves your book. ”
Sanmao's heart was full of excitement and expectation, and she said eagerly: "Elder Wang, I have always liked your songs, especially "Olive Tree", I don't know if there is a chance to meet you?" Wang Luobin replied with a smile: "That's a must, come to Urumqi, I'll take you to see the real olive trees." ”
Sanmao embarked on a journey to Urumqi, full of admiration for Wang Luobin and longing for the unknown. The meeting between the two was full of romance between literature and music, Wang Luobin took Sanmao through the places he used to go to when he was young, and the two talked about art, life, and their past and future.
Wang Luobin took out his treasured guitar and gently played and sang "Olive Tree", and Sanmao was fascinated by it. Her eyes were full of tears, but her heart was also full of some indescribable sadness. On such a night, Sanmao suddenly whispered to Wang Luobin about her inner fear and melancholy: "Wang Lao, do you know? Sometimes I really feel like I can't hold on. ”
Wang Luobin held her hand tightly and said earnestly: "Sanmao, life is like this olive tree, it seems to be barren, but it can live endlessly. And so it should be with your life. ”
Just a few months later, Sanmao took his own life. When Wang Luobin learned the news, it was like a bombshell exploding in his heart, and countless memories instantly flooded into his heart, and he whispered with blurred tears: "Sanmao, why did you leave like this?" ”
Sanmao's death was a deep scar for Wang Luobin, who became increasingly depressed and became an alcoholic. Friends saw it in their eyes and hurt in their hearts, but they couldn't pull him along. Wang Luobin, soothed by alcohol, often said to himself: "Sanmao, are you okay over there?" Can you see the olive trees here, too? ”
As the days passed, Wang Luobin's health deteriorated. His son tried to persuade him to cut back on drinking, but he kept shaking his head: "None of this matters without her." In the end, Wang Luobin left quietly in a silent night, as if he had gone to Sanmao, to complete their unfinished conversation.
At Wang Luobin's funeral, "The Olive Tree" was played, and the song seemed to carry the story and unfinished emotions of the two of them. Under the olive tree, the story of Wang Luobin and Sanmao has become a legend, which remains in the hearts of those who know and those who don't.
In the story of Sanmao and Wang Luobin, we see how art connects different lives and builds a bridge between pain and happiness. Their stories make us think: life, no matter how difficult, is worth experiencing, feeling, and cherishing. Just as the olive tree, which grows on barren soil, is still strong and thriving, so should our lives. Let's find our own olive tree in this troubled world and live strong and warm.