Prologue: On an ordinary afternoon in late spring, a melodious song wafted on the mountain village path, attracting the surrounding villagers to listen attentively.
It turned out to be a middle-aged man in an army green coat, standing on the side of the road and singing a familiar folk song.
This "coat brother" is Zhu Zhiwen, who was regarded as a "lazy man" and "big speaker" by the villagers back then, and now he has become a well-known country singer and has received the attention and praise of countless people.
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More than 30 years ago, this ordinary farmer from a poor background, with a persistent artistic dream, transformed from an unknown "lazy man" to a "living Lei Feng" in the eyes of people. The trajectory of his life is impressive, and it also raises people's thinking about the eternal proposition of whether ordinary people can realize their dreams. Let's explore this twisting and moving story and get a glimpse of how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary lives through their tenacity and courage.
The haze of childhood and the dawn of art
In 1969, Zhu Zhiwen was born in a poor rural family. Since he was a child, he has been deeply troubled by his family's financial situation, not only limited in his education, but also in the face of daily necessities. He often wore the old shabby clothes of his older siblings, and his mother could only barely sew and mend them. This impoverished living environment cast a shadow over Zhu Zhiwen's childhood.
However, in this haze, Zhu Zhiwen discovered his artistic talent. He developed a keen interest in singing from an early age, often humming popular songs at home or in the fields. I remember one time, he was cutting rice, and suddenly sang the song "Rolling Yangtze River East Passing Water", which attracted many villagers passing by to stop and admire. Although those people just felt that this "lazy man" was "stunned" again, Zhu Zhiwen felt the happiness and satisfaction brought by singing in his heart.
However, even with such an excellent voice talent, it was difficult for Zhu Zhiwen to be further cultivated and developed in the poor rural areas of that era. At the request of his family, he had to drop out of school early and follow his mother into the fields to ease the family's financial burden. As a result, Zhu Zhiwen's artistic dream was temporarily shelved.
In that special era, many ordinary children like Zhu Zhiwen who were born in poverty could only watch their dreams fade away with the passage of time. But, as many inspirational stories show, as long as the passion is never extinguished, the gears of fate will always reopen the door to success for them at some point.
The Art Dream Sets Sail: The Opportunity of "I Am a Big Star".
Time flies, and Zhu Zhiwen has also entered the age of establishment, but he still has not found a stable job, let alone a successful career. In the eyes of the villagers, this "lazy man" who can't even marry a wife is simply a "negative teaching material" in life. But even though he has completely fallen into a desperate situation in the eyes of others, Zhu Zhiwen's love for music has never retreated.
Perhaps it was the arrangement of fate, when Zhu Zhiwen was forty-two years old, a TV program called "I Am a Big Star" began to shine all over the country. This show provides a rare opportunity for many ordinary people to chase their dreams, and it has also become a key turning point in Zhu Zhiwen's life.
One day in February 1999, Zhu Zhiwen, who was wearing an army green coat, mustered up the courage to come to the selection site of "I Am a Big Star". Although he didn't have any great acting experience at the time, he had a unique talent and obsession with singing. Sure enough, when Zhu Zhiwen performed "Rolling Yangtze River East Passing Water" with an affectionate voice, the judges on the scene were all shocked. This village "loudspeaker" who has never met before can perform such a touching singing voice, which is really beyond everyone's expectations.
In this way, Zhu Zhiwen successfully advanced to the official competition of "I Am a Big Star". Although at that time, it was a dream come true for him to be on such a stage, but no one thought that this was just the beginning of a new chapter in his life.
The road to dreams: the recommendation of the big name Bole
Not only were the judges fascinated, but even Yu Wenhua, a music producer who was looking for a newcomer at the time, was deeply impressed by Zhu Zhiwen's singing. As a musician who is also from a rural area, Yu Wenhua knows that it is not easy to achieve success in this field, and what is needed is not only talent, but also opportunities and stamina. Looking at this "big lazy man" who was once sneered at by the villagers, Yu Wenhua became extremely interested and confident in his potential.
So, after Zhu Zhiwen's outstanding performance, Yu Wenhua took the initiative to invite him, hoping to give him a bigger stage for development. Being favored by such a big name in the industry is undoubtedly an unexpected surprise for Zhu Zhiwen. But at the same time, he couldn't help but feel uneasy about his ability to handle such a rare opportunity. After all, he had never received any professional training before this, and it was undoubtedly a huge challenge to be able to show his due strength on a higher platform.
The good thing is that Wenhua's trust in Zhu Zhiwen has never wavered. She took the initiative to invite the country singer to join her music studio and personally mentor and train him. Under the careful cultivation of Yu Wenhua, Zhu Zhiwen's singing voice has become more and more mature, and his singing skills have become more and more proficient. Finally one day, Yu Wenhua thought that he had the conditions to go on a bigger stage, so he arranged his first national concert. This is undoubtedly a huge breakthrough in Zhu Zhiwen's life. Since then, he has gotten rid of the embarrassing situation of being ridiculed in the village in the past and has become a "star" in the eyes of everyone. His singing voice has also touched the hearts of the audience again and again, causing widespread attention and love.
For Zhu Zhiwen himself, being able to sing on such a national stage is undoubtedly the biggest reward for his persistence in his dreams over the years. He finally got rid of the shadow of the poverty of the past and really made great strides on the path of music.
Encounter the second spring of life: the appearance of the coat sister-in-law
While his art career is thriving, Zhu Zhiwen's love life has also ushered in a turning point. He had been unable to get married because of his family's poverty, but in 1999 he met the second spring of his life.
That year, Zhu Zhiwen had just entered his 40s, but in the eyes of the villagers, he was still a complete "older bachelor". People ridiculed him for not finding anyone willing to marry him, believing that he was destined to die alone. But at this moment, a lady named Li Yuhua appeared in Zhu Zhiwen's life.
Li Yuhua is a widow from the same village, and she is also a simple and kind rural woman. The reason why I fell in love with Zhu Zhiwen was not because he has now become a "star", but because of his love for his persistent singing for many years. Li Yuhua said that she was initially attracted by Zhu Zhiwen's pure voice and intoxicated appearance. Even though Zhu Zhiwen was just a poor "lazy man" at that time, Li Yuhua didn't care at all, but was full of tolerance and understanding for him.
With the full support of Li Yuhua, Zhu Zhiwen finally entered the palace of marriage in 1999. Although this marriage caused a lot of discussion and criticism at the time, for Zhu Zhiwen and Li Yuhua, it was a long-lost happiness.
The "big lazy man" who was ridiculed in the village back then has now become a respected "big star". And his wife, Li Yuhua, has consistently supported and encouraged her husband's artistic dreams, and has never complained about his poor family. It can be said that it was Li Yuhua, a virtuous and hard-working wife, who accompanied Zhu Zhiwen during the most difficult period and became a solid backing for his career to take off.
It is with such a mentor and friend who understands and supports him that Zhu Zhiwen can devote more energy to the development of his music career with peace of mind. Under Li Yuhua's care, he not only made a breakthrough in his career, but also underwent earth-shaking changes in his living conditions. The "lazy man" who used to wear a shabby coat and live in poverty has now become a well-known local "coat brother", and he and his wife Li Yuhua live a happy life.
Since then, Zhu Zhiwen has embarked on a broader life path. Not only has he gained widespread attention and recognition for his musical talents, but he has also finally achieved the happy family life he has dreamed of for many years. He used his own experience to prove to the world that as long as there is perseverance and courage, ordinary people can also create extraordinary lives in the face of adversity.
On the country road, the "coat brother" who was still dressed plainly was singing a beautiful song happily, and his singing voice was like a bright sun, shining on everyone around him. Isn't this the best testimony of an ordinary person's perseverance and courage to move from poverty to success?
Let us feel sincerely happy and respectful for this extraordinary in the ordinary. Perhaps, his story will become the motivation and inspiration for more ordinary people to realize their dreams. Looking forward to more "metamorphosis lives" like Zhu Zhiwen blooming dazzlingly on this fertile soil!
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# "Transformation of life: the former lazy man turned into a living Lei Feng, and Brother Coat finally welcomed the joy of his second marriage for more than 30 years"