In 1996, a young man from the Northeast, Li Yucheng, chose to cut off relations with his parents in order to fall in love with Ma Yuqin, who was 32 years older than him. This kind of love is enough to make people sigh that "the power of love is really great", but it also makes people wonder, how far can such love go?
Back in the 90s of the last century, Li Yucheng, an ordinary young man from the Northeast, suddenly came home one day and said to his parents excitedly: "Mom, Dad, I want to get married." Looking at their son's face full of anticipation, the old couple of the old Li family were originally ecstatic. After all, over the years, they have been heartbroken about their son's marriage, and they have never seen him have such an attitude towards any girl.
When Li Yucheng told his parents about the object of his crush, the old couple almost jumped out of their chairs. Because, the person Li Yucheng likes is none other than his two-person master-Ma Yuqin. What's even more unacceptable is that Ma Yuqin is not only his father's old classmate, but also 32 years older than Li Yucheng!
You heard it right, when Li Yucheng was still a toddler, Ma Yuqin was already a mature woman. But love is coming, and it can't be stopped. Li Yucheng admitted frankly that he has been in love with Ma Yuqin since he was 8 years old. At that time, he saw Ma Yuqin singing a duo on stage for the first time offstage, and at that moment, the little Li Yucheng was deeply attracted.
In the days that followed, Li Yucheng seemed to be enchanted, always looking for an opportunity to get close to Ma Yuqin. And Ma Yuqin never refused this pure love, and the master-apprentice relationship between the two gradually became deeper. Time passed like flowing water, and in a blink of an eye, Li Yu grew up to adulthood, and Ma Yuqin also reached the age of knowing the destiny of heaven.
This master-apprentice relationship was not understood by both families. When Li Yucheng resolutely proposed to Ma Yuqin, the reaction of the two families was extremely fierce. The old man of the Li family even announced that if Li Yucheng dared to marry Ma Yuqin, he would sever the father-son relationship. And Ma Yuqin's sons also objected fiercely, they thought that Li Yucheng was deliberately taking possession of Ma Yuqin's two-person transfer team.
Under great pressure, Ma Yuqin began to deliberately alienate Li Yucheng, hoping that he would be able to turn back. However, the arrangement of fate is always unexpected, and Li Yucheng did not give up because of this. On the contrary, his persistence made Ma Yuqin feel a sense of being needed and cherished that she had never felt before. The relationship that was not favored by the outside world, but they became more and more frustrated, and finally decided to be together desperately.
This relationship has almost become a topic of conversation in the local area. Some praise their love to the death, while others question whether it was an elaborate farce. However, no matter what the outside world said, Li Yucheng and Ma Yuqin persevered. They have lived together for 27 years, and during this time, they have supported each other and experienced the ups and downs of life together.
But love and life are always two different things. As time passed, the pressures of reality began to manifest. Ma Yuqin is getting old, and her health is beginning to decline. And Li Yucheng, although he still loves Ma Yuqin deeply, he also has to face a question - where is their future?
Love is beautiful, but when it hits an age gap, health issues, and prejudices from the outside world, the relationship becomes extraordinarily fragile. Li Yucheng gradually felt tired from the inner struggle and the pressure of the outside world. And Ma Yuqin also began to worry that her age would become a burden to Li Yucheng in the future.
Eventually, on a sunny afternoon, Ma Yuqin made a decision, one that would probably allow her to spend the rest of her life in remorse — she offered to split up with Li Yu. She said that this is for Li Yucheng's good, so that he can have the opportunity to pursue a life that is more suitable for him, rather than being trapped in a life of caring for the elderly.
This decision was a huge blow to both of them. Although Li Yucheng strongly objected, he finally respected Ma Yuqin's decision. Their love story seems helpless and powerless in the face of reality.
The story of Li Yucheng and Ma Yuqin allows us to see the power of love, and also makes us feel the cruelty of reality. Although their love is beautiful, it has not resisted the test of time and the pressure of life after all. Such a story can't help but make people reflect, what is true love, is it a desperate pursuit, or can we be brave enough to let go at a critical moment? When we sigh at their bravery, should we also think about how to find a balance between love and reality? This may be a question that everyone should think about.