In a small village in Henan, there lives an ordinary renovation worker, Li Yongzhi. His life may seem ordinary, but it has become extraordinary because of a unique hobby - Li Yongzhi loves chili peppers to the point that almost no one can match them.
In a small village in Xinzheng City, Henan Province, Li Yongzhi's Chili Road began.
The village, called Shawoli Village, is located in Longhu Township, a typical rural village in northern China, where people live an ordinary and peaceful life.
However, Li Yongzhi is not ordinary. His love and dedication to chili peppers has taken him from this humble countryside to the world stage.
Li Yongzhi has had a special affection for chili peppers since he was a child. Whenever he tastes the chili peppers, he always feels a unique joy.
As he grew older, his ability to eat spicy food gradually increased.
In the village, he is known for his ability to eat extremely spicy food.
This ability of his, at first, was only spread in a small area in the village, but soon, his fame began to extend beyond the boundaries of the village.
In 2012, a turning point came. This year, Li Yongzhi participated in a large-scale variety show "Who Fights" on Hunan Satellite TV.
This program is a challenge program where participants are required to demonstrate their special skills and talents.
Li Yongzhi's performance in the show was extremely amazing.
Not only did he eat a staggering amount of chili peppers, but he also showed extraordinary endurance and courage. His performance caught the attention of a national audience, and after the show aired, his name quickly spread throughout China.
In the show, Li Yongzhi's performance not only won the applause of the audience, but also earned him the title of "Chinese Spicy King".
This title is not only a recognition of his ability to eat spicy food, but also an affirmation of his love and persistence.
With the acquisition of this title, Li Yongzhi's life has undergone earth-shaking changes.
He began to receive media attention and became a public figure.
After becoming the "Chinese Spicy King", Li Yongzhi's reputation gradually spread internationally.
In 2013, he was invited to participate in the International Chili Challenge in India.
This competition brings together chili experts from all over the world. Here, Li Yongzhi's performance was still excellent, he not only challenged the hottest pepper in the world, but also won the competition by an absolute margin.
This victory not only made his name internationally known, but also proved his absolute strength in eating spicy food.
With Li Yongzhi from an unknown renovation worker, he has become a nationally famous "Chinese spicy king". During this period, Li Yongzhi's life underwent earth-shaking changes.
In 2014, with the rise of social media and webcasting, Li Yongzhi began experimenting with these emerging platforms to engage with fans.
In the live broadcast, he shared his experience of eating spicy peppers, showing how to challenge the extreme hotness of chili peppers, as well as the unique preference for chili peppers in daily life.
Li Yongzhi said in the live broadcast that he has to eat five catties of chili peppers every day, and not only that, but he also has to eat garlic and liquor together, otherwise it will be almost meaningless.
His live stream content was novel and interesting, and it quickly attracted a large number of fans, including many chili enthusiasts who have followed him for many years.
Through the live broadcast, Li Yongzhi not only shared his love, but also revealed his daily life and personal thoughts, which made his popularity rise sharply.
However, behind the fame lies a health concern.
Long-term consumption of large quantities of chili peppers, especially the dietary Xi of high-concentration liquor, has caused a great threat to Li Yongzhi's health.
At the beginning of 2015, he began to experience stomach pain, indigestion and other symptoms.
At first, Li Yongzhi didn't pay much attention to it, he thought it was just a temporary discomfort and continued his spicy schedule.
However, as time went on, the symptoms gradually worsened and even affected his daily life.
In 2016, Li Yongzhi's health reached a critical point. Long-term consumption of large quantities of chili peppers and high-concentration liquor, this extreme dietary habit Xi finally left irreversible traces on his body.
Frequent stomach pains kept him awake at night and his appetite was greatly reduced. This is undoubtedly a huge blow to a person who eats spicy food for a living.
When he went to the hospital for an examination because of unbearable stomach pain, the doctor gave a diagnosis of a stomach ulcer, and the condition was quite serious.
Gastric ulcer is a common gastric condition that manifests as damage to the gastric mucosa, and in severe cases, even gastric perforation.
For Li Yongzhi, this is not only a physical illness, but also a warning to his lifestyle.
The doctor clearly told him that if he did not immediately change his diet Xi habits, the consequences could be very serious and even life-threatening.
Faced with such a situation, Li Yongzhi had to start adjusting his lifestyle.
He began to try to give up chili peppers and change his eating Xi habits that had developed over the years.
The process was extremely difficult for him. As someone who used to take pride in eating spicy food, giving up chili is like giving up a part of yourself. But he knew that it was a sacrifice that had to be made for the sake of his health.
After struggling for a while, Lee began to gradually reduce the amount of chili peppers in his live streams, trying to transform and interact with his fans in a healthier way.
During the treatment, Li Yongzhi not only needs to take medication to treat stomach ulcers, but also undergoes strict dietary management.
His diet changed from extremely spicy to light.
This transition has brought him a lot of physical challenges, but it has also caused him a lot of stress psychologically.
Whenever he sees chili, he feels an indescribable contradiction and pain.
During this period, Li Yongzhi also reduced live broadcasts and public appearances. He began to stay at home more often and recuperate physically.
During this time, he deeply realized the importance of health.
In the past, the "Chinese Spicy King" who ate spicy food in front of the camera and was smiling was extremely vulnerable in the face of disease.
Today, Li Yongzhi can no longer eat spicy food, and his life has changed dramatically. He slowly faded out of public view, life became difficult, and he had to accept a light diet to take care of his stomach.
The number of his fans has decreased, and the income of the live broadcast room has also dropped significantly. His mental state has also been affected, and he is no longer the high-spirited "spicy king".
Li Yongzhi's story reminds us that health is the most important asset in life. I hope that he can pay attention to his physical health, no longer pursue fame and fortune excessively, and finally return to the warm embrace of his family.
As a "foreign product", chili pepper itself has gradually become a popular condiment in China. However, it is also a stimulant food that needs to be consumed in moderation.
Lee's experience reminds us that love for anything should be measured and that excessive love can turn into self-harm.