One early morning in 1998, 25-year-old Zeng Yi sat alone in front of the bar in a dance hall, with a cup of fragrant espresso in his hand. He's just finished a day's work, and as the artistic director of the cabaret, he's juggling stage performance and artist training.
Although this job is busy, Zeng Yi is full of enthusiasm and longing for it - he is eager to realize his dream of a first-class career through his own efforts. Just when Zeng Yi was out of his mind, an ethereal and beautiful female voice floated into his ears. Zeng Yi put down the coffee cup and followed the sound. I saw that in the corner of the stage, a woman in a national costume was humming in a low voice, her singing voice was like an echo in the depths of the desert, revealing the desolation and affection of the grassland.
Zeng Yi couldn't help but be deeply moved, he stepped forward and talked to the woman. It turned out that her name was Linghua, and she was a new singer in the dance hall, and she was good at singing Mongolian folk songs. Linghua left her hometown and came to Shenzhen, hoping to realize her dream. The two soon speculated deeply, Zeng Yi admired Linghua's talent and perseverance, and Linghua was also infected by Zeng Yi's enthusiasm for **. The original combination of Zeng Yi and Linghua was named "initial", which means "beginning". This stems from the hope that this is just the beginning of the first road, and the future is still long.
At first, Initial was not well-known, and mainly sang in some dance halls and bars. Since Linghua had only joined the showbiz not long ago, Zeng Yi carefully cultivated her, and the two explored the best road together. They split up between them, which is rare in the industry – it's more common for company or team leaders to get a higher percentage. However, Zeng Yi did not do this, he regarded Linghua as a sister and selflessly promoted her. Later, as the group matured, they changed their name to "Cool Fire", which means that it will bring the audience a 'cool' experience and a passion for 'fire'. During this period, they began to become famous across the country and were sought after by some fans. Although Kuhuo's popularity and income are increasing, the original intention of dividing the five or five equally between Zeng Yi and Linghua has never changed.
In 2004, Phoenix Legend launched the masterpiece "On the Moon". This is a dynamic grassland style song jointly created by them and He Muyang, which won the championship in many ringtone charts across the country as soon as it was launched, with a volume of more than 100 million, and its popularity has risen rapidly. This piece has undoubtedly become a golden sign of Phoenix and a new peak in its career. However, before the joy of victory could be fully settled, a crisis crept in. Some people questioned that "On the Moon" plagiarized a foreign song, and the news spread quickly on the Internet. Zeng Yi and Linghua suddenly fell into the whirlpool of ** and were under tremendous pressure. They verified in many ways and finally proved their innocence - this is an independently composed national song, and there is no plagiarism. However, in this wave of doubts, both of them have suffered a lot of psychological and career blows. "We were really close to giving up. Thinking back to that time, Linghua said. It was the darkest time in the cause they fought together. Fortunately, in the end, it overcame the difficulties and made the Phoenix Legend more tenacious. It also strengthened the trust between the two and strengthened their relationship after the storm.
In 2011, Linghua, who has been working together for 13 years, is finally about to get married. Her wedding was held on the grassland in her hometown, and the groom was Xu Mingchao, the producer. Zeng Yi was also invited to attend and came with a blessing. However, when he really saw Linghua wearing a beautiful Mongolian bridal dress, he couldn't help but redden. "Linghua is like my sister, I watched her grow step by step, and now that she is getting married, I am indeed a little reluctant. Zeng Yi later described his mood at that time.
For many years, they have been inseparable and have struggled on the road of acting. And at this moment, Linghua is about to start a new chapter in her life. "While I am happy for her, I also hope that our cooperation can continue. Zeng Yi said. It is true that having children after marriage is a new challenge for Reika, but she has not given up on her dreams either. With the strong support of Xu Mingchao, Linghua continued to stay in this big family and built their own ** kingdom with Zeng Yi.
Time has passed, and the duo has repeatedly set off a craze among the new generation. In 2021, Phoenix Legend performed an adapted version of the masterpiece "Under the Sea" in a talent show, and the affectionate interpretation once again touched thousands of heartstrings. This performance quickly appeared on the hot search, with more than 10 million clicks, and the comment area was praising "Without the post-80s, there would be no New China". Many post-00s generations said that they were moved to tears by the song of the phoenix for the first time. Over the years, Phoenix Legend has continued to try to innovate and keep pace with the times. They collaborate with young singers to adapt classic old songs, and also perform popular songs of the new generation.
In the blink of an eye, 25 years have passed, and the phoenix nirvana can still be believed. This stems from the fact that they have always maintained their enthusiasm for the classics, and also because of the rediscovery and identification of young people with classic old songs. "It's great to see more and more young people enjoying our **. Linghua said. This recognition is the greatest praise for her and Zeng Yi for living up to their youth. This also strengthened the determination of the two to continue to stick to their original intentions and inherit the best of the best. Over the past 25 years, the Phoenix Legend has been repeatedly disappointed and has made frequent comebacks. However, there are two things that remain the same: their sincere feelings, and their original intention to insist on sharing accounts. This is really rare in the entertainment industry that has worked at high intensity for a long time.
More commonly, teammates who have worked together for many years will also have conflicts and end up going their separate ways. But Linghua and Zeng Yi have maintained their trust and support for ten years. "There are so many good memories between us. Linghua said. Those glorious years were the most precious treasure of her life. Although the outside world has speculated many times about their relationship, the real friendship is far deeper and more lasting than love. They have always been close to each other like a family. This also allowed the two to spend middle age together. The phoenix can be reborn because there are loyal companions who are always on the watch. This promise of fifty-five accounts has long gone beyond monetary interests, but the bond between two hearts.
It is this profundity that has allowed them to go through 25 years of ups and downs, and still trust and encourage each other to work together for the future.