Li Yan's unfortunate birth
May 27, 2006 was an extraordinary day for Faye Wong and Li Yapeng. On this day, they ushered in the birth of their first daughter. At first, the delivery went smoothly, and the couple was thrilled and full of anticipation for the arrival of a new baby.
However, when doctors diagnosed the baby with a severe congenital cleft lip and palate, the new parents fell into despair and painful grief.
This angelic new life was supposed to be white and flawless. But fate played a big joke, which made her encounter great difficulties in her first life journey.
"Our child, are you still here?" Faye Wong's heart was like a knife, and her tears rippled. Li Yapeng clenched his wife's cold hand, his eyes were firm: "We will face it with her."
Indeed, leaving behind an incomplete life is unimaginable pain for parents. But at the same time, she will also suffer from prejudice and discrimination from the outside world in the rest of her life.
These two fragile beings born of love should not have come to the cruel real world. However, the love of parents overcame all hesitation. No matter how difficult the road ahead may be, they choose to walk hand in hand with their daughter.
"Feifei, we're going to keep her. Just let her come. Li Yapeng said softly to his wife.
Faye Wong nodded with red eyes and accepted this imperfect new life strongly. Fate gave her a crippled existence, but her parents filled all the gaps in her life with love.
In this way, Faye Wong and Li Yapeng decided to face all the difficulties and obstacles side by side with their newborn daughter Li Yan. They gave her a chance at life and will also create a bright and hopeful future for her.
Multiple surgical sessions
The first trimester of life is the most vulnerable and caring period for a new life. This is especially true for Li Yan. With her parents by her side, she underwent her first cleft lip and palate repair surgery in the United States.
Fortunately, the surgery was very successful and gave hope to this life. Li Yapeng and Faye Wong hugged their daughter with relief, she will eventually have a normal life.
In order to help more children who have suffered similar fates, Li Yapeng founded the Smile Angel Foundation. When their daughter was 10 months old, the family of three went to the United States again for Li Yan's second surgery.
Between the two surgeries, Li Yapeng and Faye Wong also studied hard to Xi parenting knowledge, hoping that they could become a beacon to guide their daughter's growth.
As the years passed, Li Yan was already a lively and cheerful 12-year-old girl. She entered a rebellious period and began to try to break free from the care of her parents and soar towards freedom. In 2018, with the support of her parents, she successfully underwent surgery for the third time.
This time, Li Yan bloomed with an innate bright smile after the operation. The scars on her face have almost disappeared, and she finally has the same appearance as a normal child.
Three surgeries allowed her to step out of the shadow of life and face the sun bravely. The ordeal did not defeat Li Yan, but sharpened her into a tough and independent girl. She is no longer defined by external "incompleteness", but finds her own brilliance.
No matter how fate tramples on her, she will grit her teeth and run towards the happy meadow.
Grow up with your family
The company of parents is the most valuable asset for children's growth. Li Yapeng and Faye Wong did their best to take care of their daughter Li Yan and help her walk into the light step by step.
Li Yapeng often drove Li Yan to travel to the great rivers and mountains, and went to the wild for investigation and exploration. climbed to the top of the mountain, overlooking the scenery of the mountains and rivers, which broadened Li Yan's horizons; Squatting by the stream in search of insects gave her a love for nature.
Every year during the Qingming Festival, the father and daughter will drive hundreds of miles to their hometown to sweep the tombs of their ancestors and feel the warmth of family affection. Looking at the back of her father's pious worship, Li Yan first knew birth, old age, sickness and death, so she seemed to be more early and stable than her peers.
Faye Wong takes care of her beloved daughter meticulously and never leaves. She worked less and spent more time with Li Yan to grow up. Every day before going to bed, she always recited the Diamond Sutra softly to lull her daughter to sleep.
Three-year-old Li Yan was able to recite the full text and was deeply influenced by Buddhism. Her mother's dedication has allowed Li Yan to cultivate an independent and confident character since she was a child.
In her spare time, Li Yan actively learns Xi piano, calligraphy, painting and other talents to enrich her life. In 2013, one of her paintings fetched a sky-high price at auction, and all proceeds from the auction were donated.
She shows a charitable mind and social responsibility that is different from ordinary people.
In 2013, Faye Wong and Li Yapeng had to choose to divorce. Li Yan chose to live with her father. The sudden change made this 10-year-old child feel the ups and downs of the world.
But she and her sister are still like each other. Faye Wong did not abandon her, and the relationship between mother and daughter is still close. The incomplete family instead taught Li Yan to be independent and tolerant.
Hardships and hardships did not defeat this sunny and cheerful girl. Under the care of her family, she thrived and had an optimistic and positive attitude towards life. Li Yan's kindness and strength in her heart are her true strength.
Strong study period
Growing up, Li Yan was no longer overly cared for, and she began to embark on an independent study journey. In 2019, 15-year-old Li Yan left the warm embrace of her parents and went to Switzerland to study.
In the beginning, she had to face many difficulties alone. Far from home, Li Yan needs to take care of all her daily life. Different time zones gave her long insomnia, jet lag and language barriers made her struggle with communication.
But Li Yan was not discouraged, but diligently learned Xi local language, actively participated in various extracurricular activities, and soon got along with her classmates.
Academically, Li Yan is also diligent and studious, and has won the love of teachers. She took the initiative to help other students from China adapt to the environment, and everyone was proud of her. Li Yan is no longer seen as unusual, but a lively and cheerful big sister.
The rigorous study abroad life has exercised Li Yan's extraordinary willpower. She is no longer dependent on others, but is independent and responsible for her own life. Li Yan also actively absorbs new things, opens her eyes, and thinks more maturely.
She began to think about the meaning of life and find her own direction.
Today's Li Yan is already a woman of the times who is full of confidence and well-informed. The scars on the mouth have disappeared, replaced by the calmness and wisdom of women belonging to the new era.
She has the courage to face up to her imperfections and the strength to change the trajectory of her fate.
After the baptism of independent study, Li Yan will eventually shine the most beautiful light in her life.
Looking forward to Li Yan's future
After all the hardships, Li Yan has transformed into an independent woman. She bravely faced the difficulties of life and turned adversity into motivation to forge ahead. Li Yan is growing day by day, and her future is full of infinite possibilities.
Perhaps, she will successfully complete her studies and achieve her career ambitions. Use her own hands to create her own career kingdom. Or perhaps, Li Yan will inherit her mother's mantle and soar in the ocean of art.
She may also return to China to engage in public welfare and help more children with disabilities see the light.
However, what remains unchanged is Li Yan's kind and optimistic heart. She will uphold a positive and loving attitude towards life, and exert positive energy to infect others.
Perhaps one day, she will become a female benchmark who leads the fashion of the times.
Li Yan is still growing, and her story is far from over. We look forward to her tomorrow, which will be wonderful. There are still countless possibilities waiting for her to explore.
Li Yan will continue to write the second half of her life in her unique way.
Let's wish Li Yan to spread her wings and fly high!