Text/Mirror Finance Society
Editor/Kagaisha
Wang Di's childhood was not full of parental companionship and love like most children.
Due to his parents' busy schedules, his childhood seemed particularly lonely.
Fate opened a new door for him when he was 11 years old - he entered the art troupe and began an indissoluble bond with dance.
In the days of the Art Troupe, every dance step of Wang Di seems to tell his deep desire and love for art.
Subsequently, he entered the military art training, which not only gave him a broader space for expression, but also significantly improved his dancing skills.
Every look and every movement contains his ultimate pursuit of dance.
The love and pursuit of dance
For Wang Di, dance is not only an art form, but also the only source of comfort and happiness in his life, and the loneliness of his childhood is released and healed in dance.
Every time he danced to the music, he seemed to enter a world of his own, a world full of color and hope.
In order to pursue the perfection of dance, he has made unimaginable efforts, training for a long time every day, stretching and practicing basic skills, even if it is even the slightest movement, he has to ponder it repeatedly.
The pinnacle of his career: a dazzling star on the stage
Wang Di's career can be described as radiant, especially at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he wow the world.
At that moment, he stood on the world stage, telling the story of China with dance, and what is more memorable is that his outstanding performance in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala has become a classic memory of Chinese New Year's Eve every year.
The cooperation with Yang Liping is a highlight of Wang Di's career.
The "Love of Sparrows" they co-wrote and performed was not only a great artistic success, but also left a deep impression on the hearts of the audience.
High-intensity training, endless rehearsals, and huge psychological pressure all tested his perseverance and determination.
Outside pressure and negative comments
As fame grew, so did outside pressure and negative reviews.
Some criticized his acting movements for being too intimate and losing his masculinity.
What made him even more painful were the rumors about his "secret love" with Yang Liping, which not only made him feel helpless, but also a huge psychological burden.
Deterioration of psychological state and the onslaught of depression
After suffering negative comments and rumors for a long time, Wang Di's mood gradually declined.
He began to suffer from insomnia, finding it difficult to concentrate on writing and acting, and despite his apparent success in his career and family, his inner pain intensified.
He often felt lonely and helpless, as if trapped in an invisible cage.
Faced with increasingly severe depression, Wang Di actively sought treatment, but with little success.
Every attempt was like groping in the dark, unable to find a way out, and finally on October 18, 2022, the once radiant dancer chose to end his life at the age of 44.
Wang Di's death undoubtedly brought great shock and grief to Yang Liping, as his partner and mentor, Yang Liping is well aware of Wang Di's talent and hard work in the art of dance.
She posted on social media to mourn Wang Di, and the text was full of endless sorrow and regret.
She mentioned: "Wang Di is not only an excellent dancer, but also a kind and sincere friend, and his departure has deprived me of an important partner and confidant. ”
Many colleagues and students have said that Wang Di's departure is a great loss to the Chinese dance community, and they recall the moments they have worked with Wang Di and marvel at his talent, professionalism and friendliness.
Depression, an often overlooked mental illness, is once again in the public spotlight.
Many people are beginning to realize that depression is not simply depressed, but a serious mental illness that requires the understanding and help of the whole society.
Some psychologists and non-profit organizations have called for more attention and support for people with depression.
They stressed that people with depression need not only medical help, but also understanding and love from family, friends and society.
Only in this way can we help more people get out of the psychological haze and avoid the recurrence of tragedy.
64-year-old Yang Liping's life photos were exposed, her legs were as thin as "bamboo poles", and her knees exposed her real age
In 2023, the photo of 64-year-old Yang Liping gathering for a barbecue with friends in the courtyard has aroused heated discussions among netizens.
In the picture, she is wearing a green hat, black clothes and green pants, a silk scarf around her neck, and thick long hair, which looks extraordinarily young.
Although her legs are as slender as bamboo poles, she is in excellent spirits, her skin is smooth, wrinkles are hard to find, and only the folds on her knees reveal signs of age.
For a long time, Yang Liping has been dancing for her life, and her figure has been very slim, and it is rumored that she never eats rice and has been a vegetarian for a long time.
Yang Liping's life has always been her own way, and every change she makes will become the focus of public discussion.
Some people found that most of the news she shared on social platforms were related to "eating", and she once said that she had been a vegetarian for a long time.
But once she posted a photo of eating hot pot with friends on Weibo, which included meat, which made some netizens question her eating habits.
In the face of netizens' questions, Yang Liping did not respond, and continued to live a happy life, her lifestyle always seems to be magnified and scrutinized, but the personality should not be a constraint.
Now, at the age of 64, she still has the courage to try to change, including holding a barbecue party in the courtyard, which has sparked another wave of heated discussions among netizens.
Some people questioned Yang Liping's previous remarks, but changes in tastes are normal for everyone, Yang Liping has endured a lot of criticism along the way, and has been questioned because of her eating habits in her later years, is this fair?
It is worth mentioning that Yang Liping gave up a lot for her dance career, including marriage and childbirth.
In order to maintain her stage image, she deliberately grew her nails long and asked her assistants to take care of her daily life, which attracted criticism, but her dancing achievements are unquestionable.