He, who seems to be a congenital fool whose IQ stays at the age of three, is unable to express his basic language fluently, but is unexpectedly called the dazzling halo of "talented conductor". His name is a legend in the music industry-Zhouzhou, formerly known as Hu Yizhou.
Once upon a time, every appearance of Zhouzhou seemed to be an unyielding challenge to fate. He waved the baton and led the band to play a passionate movement, as if at that moment, he really became the soul of music.
Under his command, more than 3000 performances were presented like a stream of water. His affectionate embrace with Andy Lau and the stage with Schwarzenegger have become legends in the entertainment circle.
For a while, he became "the pride of the Chinese people", and his name spread all over the world. Fate's teasing of Zhouzhou did not stop there.
While he was enjoying the glory of the stage, the disease came quietly. The severe tumor almost took his life, leaving his future full of uncertainty.
Fortunately, his father, the strong backing, once again pulled him back from the brink of death.
The rebirth of life did not bring real relief to Zhouzhou. With the passage of time, people began to question his status as a "talented conductor", and some even thought that all his achievements were just a well-planned "hoax".
The bitterness and brilliance behind the genius command
In 1998, a documentary called "the World of Zhouzhou" introduced us to this special child, a congenital fool known as a "genius conductor".
Zhouzhou, formerly known as Hu Yizhou, was born in an artistic family. His father, Hu Houpei, was a double bass violinist in Wuhan Symphony Orchestra. The joy of the newborn in this family had not lasted for a month before it was broken by the cruel reality.
Zhouzhou was diagnosed with congenital stupidity, and his IQ stayed at the age of three forever. The news was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for the whole family, and my mother was so desperate that she even wanted to die with Zhouzhou.
Fortunately, Hu Houpei saved them in time and decided to face the reality bravely. He knows that Zhouzhou's life will be full of challenges, but as a father, he is willing to accompany his son through every difficult time.
They began to teach Zhou Zhou the most basic life skills. Although the process was painful and long, Hu Houpei never gave up. Zhouzhou's special circumstances made him suffer bullying and ridicule when he was growing up.
Whenever he saw that his son had been hurt, Hu Houpei would be heartbroken. He knew that he could not protect Zhouzhou forever and must let his son learn to live on his own.
Under the influence of the artistic atmosphere, Zhouzhou has a strong interest in the band. The band members often take him to "perform" together, allowing him to experience the fun of conducting.
This experience was accidentally made into a documentary by a director, which made Zhouzhou famous. After becoming famous, Zhouzhou began his splendid life journey.
He cooperated with orchestras around the world and conducted numerous performances, winning applause and applause from the audience. His story inspires countless people to move forward and pursue their dreams.
The Truth and Phantom behind the Genius Command
From 1999 to 2006, Zhouzhou's footprints were all over the world, and every performance seemed to be the best part of his life.
Especially at Carnegie Hall in 2000, he stood at the top of the world, dancing with top symphony orchestras. At that moment, Zhouzhou really seemed to be a superstar that attracted a lot of attention.
Perhaps, the explosion of Zhouzhou is not a "hoax", but our society's excessive desire and interpretation of "success" and "motivation".
We would like to see a person in trouble, through efforts and opportunities, and finally achieve the counterattack of life. And Zhouzhou is exactly in line with our expectations and imagination.
But when we peel off layers of halo and hype, back to reality, Zhouzhou is still the congenital stupid patient who needs our love and understanding.
His life has not been fundamentally changed by performances and interviews. He still has to face all kinds of difficulties and challenges in life.
Reality and struggle under the halo
Zhou Zhou's father once admitted that his son was not a real "genius conductor", but a patient. Band members revealed that Zhouzhou's conductor was actually imitated.
The real conductor rehearses before teaching him. Most of the time, Zhouzhou is not conducting the band, but the band is cooperating with his performance. Such revelations make people wonder about Zhouzhou's "genius" label.
In order to cultivate Zhouzhou, my father and band members made great efforts. They conducted closed training to familiarize Zhouzhou with the rhythm of the band and taught him how to perform over and over again.
This kind of pay also makes people see another possibility of Zhouzhou. The explosion of Zhouzhou was not accidental. His performance attracted a large audience and brought considerable income to the orchestra.
The members of the orchestra no longer worry about their livelihood because of the boat, which also makes people see the value of Zhouzhou. After becoming famous, Zhouzhou seems to have changed a lot. He became cold and no longer greeted his acquaintances warmly.
His pursuit has also changed, and his demand for material and spiritual enjoyment is getting higher and higher. After leaving the China disabled Art Troupe, my father formed his own orchestra for Zhouzhou.
The orchestra finally disbanded in 2013, and Zhouzhou's life gradually returned to calm. His fame is no longer what it used to be, and his "celebrity dream" has come to an end. Such a result, people can not help but be filled with emotion.
Just when people thought the story of Zhouzhou was over, a crisis three years later put him on the cusp again.
An extraordinary life from stage to farm
He was found to have a malignant tumor in his lung during a physical examination in 2016. But fate did not destroy Zhouzhou, and his father, Hu Houpei, ran around and did everything he could to treat him.
Fortunately, after a year of traditional Chinese medicine treatment, more than 200,000 yuan was spent, and Zhouzhou's life was saved. This life-and-death contest not only makes Zhouzhou and his father cherish each other more, but also makes people think more deeply about life.
Before Zhouzhou suffered from cancer, Hu Houpei had always dreamed of forming a band with Zhouzhou as conductor. However, the teasing of fate makes all this out of reach. After Zhouzhou fell ill, Hu Houpei's obsession with forming a band also disappeared.
However, Zhouzhou's life is not overshadowed by this. After he was signed by an art troupe in Shenzhen, he stepped onto the stage again with an annual salary of 200000 yuan.
Although the art troupe later failed in its investment and Zhouzhou's contract lasted only one year, that time was undoubtedly another bright spot in his life.
Zhouzhou lost the stage and did not lose the direction of life. In 2020, he followed the head of Shenzhen Art Troupe to Jiangxi countryside and became a member of a newly formed art troupe.
Here, although there is no bright light of the big stage, Zhouzhou has found its own small world. Feeding chickens and ducks, and blending with the disabled in the art troupe, Zhouzhou lived a simple and happy life here.
Even though his father Hu Houpei offered many times to take him back to live in Wuhan, he firmly refused. Because on this farm, Zhouzhou found the real himself and the joy of life.
Of course, Zhouzhou didn't give up performing completely. He will still follow the art troupe to perform everywhere, but at this time he is no longer the hot conductor, but an ordinary performer.
But no matter how his identity changes, Zhouzhou always maintains his love and dedication to life.
A life intertwined with brilliance and ordinariness
Hu Houpei's physical condition went from bad to worse, and he hobbled after his stroke, making it extremely difficult for him to get up and down the stairs every day.
Diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes are like invisible shackles that bind his body and affect his heart.
Every time he goes to the doctor, the doctor seriously reminds him to control his diet, otherwise diabetic complications may take away his eyesight and even lead to amputation.
In this difficult time, what Hu Houpei can't let go is still Zhouzhou. He knew full well that he could not stay with his son forever, so he began to plan for the future of Zhouzhou.
He hopes to live ten more years, even if only to accompany Zhouzhou, take care of some life chores for him, so that his son's life can be smoother.
In fact, Hu Houpei had long foreseen the arrival of this day. When Zhou Zhou was young, he and his wife gave birth to a daughter, hoping that she would continue to take care of her brother after his parents died.
Although this seems unfair to her daughter, Hu Houpei firmly believes that it is her responsibility. The center of gravity of life tends to tilt easily.
Parents are so busy taking care of Zhouzhou that they virtually ignore their daughter's growth. She didn't go to college and entered marriage and work early.
Despite complaints, Hu Houpei's daughter and brother still have a good relationship and are willing to lend a helping hand when necessary. But Zhouzhou is uncomfortable with his sister's strict control, and he yearns for a free life.
Fortunately, there is no lack of warm harbors in Zhouzhou's life. In addition to his sister, there was also a private hospital owner who had a close relationship with Hu Houpei.
After learning about Hu Houpei's worries, he did not hesitate to promise to take care of Zhouzhou a hundred years later. Looking back on the course of Zhouzhou's life, the glorious time after becoming famous is like a gorgeous dream.
The glory that even a top conductor dared not achieve was realized by a mentally handicapped man whose IQ remained at the age of three. This is undoubtedly a kind of luck and a kind of sadness.
Fortunately, Zhouzhou was favored by fate so that he stood in the middle of the stage and enjoyed the glory of public attention; sadly, when the halo faded, he had to face the cruelty and challenges of real life.