Preface
On the stage of life, there are those who choose to persevere, even if they are physically disabled, and they blossom in the face of adversity, writing their own legends with incomparable tenacity. How did Yuan Lidong overcome the limitations of life, marry his wife, become a father, and become a millionaire in today's life? How did he use his persistence and efforts to break the stereotype of the disabled in society and create his own glorious legend?
In the winter of 1986, an incomplete baby was born
In the cold winter of 1986, in the countryside of Beizhen District, Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province. On this day, the first cry of a baby sounded in the Yuan family. It should have been a happy event, but the moment I saw the child, I was full of joy and sorrow. "This kid ...... How so?" Mother Yuan was stunned in place, speechless.
The nurse brought in a baby with a twisted body and no limbs, with only a head and torso, like a small ball of flesh. "The doctor said that this situation is rare, and it may be a congenital abnormal development caused by some kind of drug during pregnancy. The nurse explained to her in a low voice.
But this is really difficult for young couples living in the countryside with limited knowledge. They waited for the arrival of their child with hope, but ushered in an incomplete life. For a long time, Yuan's father and Yuan's mother didn't say a word. Their faces were pale and they didn't know what to do. "It's really a trick, God, are you playing this joke on me!" Father Yuan slapped his thigh and muttered to himself.
Abandoned by his family
Back home, Yuan's father and mother had mixed feelings. They never imagined that their flesh and blood would become so incomplete. When the neighbors heard about this, they also came to visit. Some of them advised them not to blame themselves too much, which was destined by God; Some people also suggested that they send their children to welfare homes as soon as possible.
For a while, all kinds of discussions and suggestions filled my ears. The more Yuan's parents listened, the more they felt that this child was too unworthy, and it was simply a burden. So, they abandoned the newborn baby and left it alone in the corner of the kang without feeding for three whole days. During those three days, the baby was hungry and had a dry mouth. He could only lie there on his back, letting out a faint cry.
Until the third day, mother's love triumphed over prejudice, and Yuan's mother couldn't help but pick him up and feed him a few mouthfuls of milk. "I'm afraid I'm going to suffer in my life......" she looked at the disabled child, and her heart was mixed.
The name "Lidong" pinned hope
At this point, they can only accept this unsound child as their own flesh and blood. Yuan's mother was determined to raise him no matter what. In the hearts of these parents, perhaps this is also a test given to them by God.
In this case, they must do their best to love this child, give him the best care, and live up to the meaning of his coming into this world. They named this unfortunate child "Lidong", hoping that he would be able to "stand up to the sky" and strive for self-improvement in the face of adversity.
Seeking medical treatment everywhere to no avail
As Yuan Lidong grew up, his parents sought medical treatment in the hope of curing his disability. Only then did I learn that he had a congenital developmental defect called "seal limb disease", which is currently medically incurable.
After knowing the reason for all this, Yuan's mother felt endless self-blame and guilt in her heart. She realized that it was a drug she had taken during pregnancy that caused her child's disability.
"Mom, I'm sorry for you, it's my mother's fault......" She hugged Yuan Lidong and cried bitterly, tears wetting his little body. And Yuan Lidong is still young and doesn't understand the cause and effect of all this. He innocently asked, "Mom, you see that other children have hands and feet, why don't I have them?"
Every time she heard such a question, Yuan's mother's heart felt like she had been hit hard, and she was in pain. She knew that she would not be able to make up for the debt she owed to her son in this life, so she could only love him with all her strength and atone for her sins little by little.
Industrious and studious
Yuan Lidong has a cheerful personality since he was a child, and he soon learned to write with his mouth on a pencil. When he entered primary school, his teachers and classmates took great care of him and helped him catch up with everyone's learning progress.
Since only his mouth can be moved, Yuan Lidong is more diligent and studious than ordinary children. He is always the first to arrive in the classroom and the last to leave.
"I really like going to school and I feel like I'm no different from a normal person. "He always had a big smile on his face. Despite the hardships, Yuan Lidong persevered in his studies for three and a half years until he had to drop out of school due to physical reasons.
Selling for a living
When he was 15 years old, his father's factory closed down, and the family was in financial trouble. In order to make a living, Yuan Lidong could only follow his father to sell art everywhere to make a living.
It was a very difficult time, and they were displaced and wandered from place to place. Recalling this past many years later, Yuan Lidong only said lightly, "It was very difficult at that time." While the family was struggling to make ends meet, the mother's serious illness added to their burden. In order to earn money for his mother's treatment, the father and son worked harder.
In 2008, he met his future wife in Shanxi
One day in 2008, 23-year-old Yuan Lidong took his father to Datong, Shanxi Province to perform art. After the performance, a girl named Chai Panxia took the initiative to come over to talk to him, and the two fell in love at first sight.
"She has a lively personality and is very good to me. Yuan Lidong, who had never dealt with girls, plucked up the courage to ask her directly: "Are you interesting to me?" Chai Panxia smiled and nodded, and the two came together.
However, it is difficult for the disabled to find a healthy girl to be their wife, and it is difficult for the Chai family's parents to accept. After Chai Panxia's repeated explanations and persuasions, they reluctantly agreed and asked to observe this young man carefully.
In 2009, he welcomed his own child
In 2009, Yuan Lidong and Chai Panxia's first child was born. During the period of waiting for the birth of his child, he was afraid that the child would also inherit his disability gene.
When the nurse brought a healthy and complete baby, Yuan Lidong was so excited that he fell directly from the steps more than one meter high, but he didn't realize it. "I was so excited, my mind went blank. He smiled and said to his wife. Looking at the child's normal limbs, he let go of his thoughts for many years.
2015 Webcasting became a means of livelihood
In the years that followed, Yuan Lidong persevered in trying various ways to make a living, often busy from morning to night, still unable to make ends meet. In 2015, with the rise of online games and live video broadcasts, he also started game live streaming with the mentality of giving it a try. Unexpectedly, it suddenly rose up, and the income gradually came up.
So, he began to concentrate on running a live broadcast business. Every day, Yuan Lidong lies on his side in front of his mobile phone, using his mouth and facial muscles to control the keyboard and mouse to perform game operations. Despite the hard work, he persevered and gained more and more audiences. Some jokingly call him "the king of the mouth". This has also become the signature of his live broadcast room.
The death of my mother was devastating
However, the good times were short-lived. Just when Yuan Lidong's career was improving and his life was gradually on the right track, his mother's condition deteriorated, and in the end, he did not resist.
This is undoubtedly the heaviest blow in Yuan Lidong's life. I thought I had the ability to treat my mother and let her enjoy the joy of family. Unexpectedly, she left forever. "Mom left too suddenly, I'm not ready to ......" Yuan Lidong couldn't sleep all night, and his grief had nowhere to tell.
Transformation broadens sources of livelihood
The death of his mother plunged Yuan Lidong into great pain, and he once let himself go and was groggy all day. Fortunately, the encouragement of his wife and some netizens and friends allowed him to gradually get out of his grief and regain his strength. "I can't live up to my mother's hopes, I have to work harder!" He secretly pinched himself.
Since then, he has actively tried to shoot some short videos of interesting life stories and do live broadcasts outdoors. He also encouraged the audience to be positive and optimistic, and take the initiative to send positive energy to everyone.
It was not easy to make a living, and he began to get involved in some online sales and e-commerce businesses. At that time, Yuan Lidong, who was completely inexperienced, could only learn while operating, but he was fearless. Gradually, these income-generating methods also became a powerful supplement to his financial resources.
Gentlemanly style, optimistic and generous
After his success, Yuan Lidong did not become arrogant or inferior. He was always grateful and helpful. The people who helped him many years ago, he remembers it in his heart. Later, he had a well-off life with his own ability, but he was still humble and cautious, and actively gave back to the society.
When he encounters kind help, he never complains or questions the other party's purpose, but only says "thank you". When encountering malicious harm, he just avoided it.
Even those unwarranted slanderous remarks on the Internet, he never pursued them. Instead, he took the initiative to send blessings to the other party: "May your soul be purified, and you can live bravely and positively." Yuan Lidong, who is over half a hundred years old this year, is already the most famous disabled game anchor and inspirational model in China. With an attitude of life without inferiority, he interprets what it means to "stand up to the sky".
epilogue
Everyone experiences hardships and pains to a greater or lesser extent throughout their lives. Some people are already fighting against fate just because they are alive. And most of us, in fact, are not in a position to complain about anything. Even though the road ahead is bleak, there are still family members and people who love us. That's more than a lot of people have.
In life, every circumstance and encounter cannot be changed. Only by changing our state of mind can we give birth to hope in the face of adversity. When encountering difficulties, you might as well think about Yuan Lidong. Think of the poor people who are still struggling. What reason do we have to let ourselves sink? Let us be like Yuan Lidong and always be grateful and kind. No matter how the outside world hurts, remain optimistic and courageous. This is the dignity of life.