In southeastern China’s Jiangxi province, a devoted husband and father is garnering widespread admiration and melting hearts across the country. Wuzi, a 29-year-old food delivery driver, has emerged as an inspiring figure, sharing his life’s struggles and moments of tenderness via video snippets on the popular social media platform, Douyin.
Sina News recently circulated a heartwarming video where Wuzi is observed fitting a helmet onto his wife, who’s positioned on his motorbike, all the while with their infant son snuggly secured against his chest. This unique family journey started after a series of unfortunate events put them on a challenging path.
Last year, amidst the joy of welcoming their new baby, Wuzi’s wife fell prey to an online scam during her job hunt, resulting in a loss of 80,000 yuan (approximately US$11,000). The incident deeply affected her, leading to a depressive phase. With Wuzi being the family’s sole breadwinner and with no immediate help from the wife’s parents due to their work engagements, Wuzi found himself cornered, searching for a solution. His quest was to simultaneously support his family financially and emotionally, especially during his wife’s vulnerable period.
History has been unkind to Wuzi. At a tender age of 12, he had to confront his mother’s schizophrenia diagnosis, and more recently, in 2020, he mourned the loss of his father. But rather than succumbing to these adversities, he used them as fuel. Determined to provide an unwavering support system for his family, Wuzi embarked on a career as a food delivery driver at the start of this year. This choice allowed him to accompany his wife throughout the day, ensuring she was never isolated.
Wuzi’s Douyin account, boasting 120,000 followers (a number that surged post the video report), offers a window into his daily life. In the 28 videos he’s shared, moments of him feeding his wife, giving their baby a bath, and cherishing family outings outdoors come alive. Amidst this demanding routine, Wuzi’s relentless spirit and unwavering optimism are apparent. In one of his recent videos, he affirms, “No matter how hard my life is, I won’t give up on anyone I love.”
Netizens have been profoundly moved by Wuzi’s devotion. Comments praising his dedication as a husband and father flood in, with many sending wishes for his wife’s quick recovery. One touched individual commented, “He is a good husband and dad. Hope his wife can get better soon,” while another empathized, “His life is so difficult.”
Wuzi’s story adds to a series of heartening tales involving delivery drivers in mainland China. A few months back, a brave food delivery driver was celebrated for his courageous act of saving a drowning woman. Around the same time, another uplifting story of a bond blossoming between a restaurant owner and a young girl who often accompanied her father to work captured the collective hearts of the online community.
The resilience and strength displayed by these unsung heroes remind us of the profound humanity that exists amidst our daily hustle, emphasizing the importance of family, love, and unwavering commitment.
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