Bai Fan is now over sixty years old.
In 1995, when Lang Ping decided to return to China to coach, their marriage came to an end.
At that moment, the world of white sails seemed to lose its color.
He chose to live a single life and put all his energy and love into the growth of his daughter Bai Lang.
In his heart, Bai Lang is not only the bond between him and Lang Ping, but also an indispensable part of his life.
Lang Ping and Bai Fan: The ups and downs of feelings
At first, Lang Ping and Bai Fan's shared love for the sport of volleyball closely linked them.
Their encounter seemed to be fate, and the mutual support and understanding between the two on the volleyball court extended to every corner of life.
However, the reality of life is gradually revealing a complex and changeable side.
As the core figure of the Chinese women's volleyball team, Lang Ping's career has always revolved around volleyball.
Her decisiveness and tenacity on the pitch are also evident off the pitch.
When she decided to return to China to coach the national team, this decision undoubtedly posed a huge challenge to her married life with Bai Fan.
The long-term separation between the two places, coupled with Lang Ping's infinite love and dedication to volleyball, makes this marriage across borders more and more fragile.
Bai Fan's support for Lang Ping has been unwavering, despite the constant changes in his professional and personal life.
He understands that as a top volleyball coach, Lang Ping needs to put more energy into the cause she loves.
Even so, the trajectories of the two began to diverge significantly.
Whenever Lang Ping coached the team at home and abroad, Bai Fan always waited silently at home for her return, but this wait became longer and longer as time went on.
As Lang Ping's deep affection and sense of responsibility for the national team grew, she began to think more about returning to China and dedicating herself to coaching.
For Lang Ping, this decision was not only an important turning point in her career, but also a major choice in her personal life.
For Bai Fan, he knows that this day will eventually come, but when he really faces it, the complex emotions in his heart are indescribable.
The difficult choice of divorce
On a quiet night, Lang Ping and Bai Fan sat in the home where they had dreamed together, surrounded by traces of time and the faint aroma of coffee.
There was an indescribable heaviness in the air, and the two looked at each other, and their words revealed their helplessness for the future and a deep understanding of each other.
"Lang Ping, I have always known that there is always a dream in your heart that you can't let go. Bai Fan said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with cherishing the past years.
Lang Ping nodded slightly, and there was a hint of firmness in his voice: "Yes, I have to go back, I can't give up on those young players." But that doesn't mean I've forgotten our years. "
This conversation, although brief, contains too many emotions and memories.
From young passion to mature stability, from common dreams to their respective missions, their story is like a slowly unfolding movie, and every scene is full of emotional heaviness.
In the process of dealing with the divorce, Lang Ping and Bai Fan both seemed unusually calm and rational.
Regarding the property in the United States, the two finally decided to divide it equally.
This decision may seem simple, but it embodies the emotions and future considerations that they have shared for many years.
"Well, we'll take half of the house," Bai Fan suggested, trying to make the decision seem easier.
"For Bai Lang," Lang Ping continued, "we all have to take responsibility, no matter where she is, she is our common treasure." "
This sentence is like an explanation of the past by the two, and it is also a promise to the future.
Daughter Bai Lang, as the crystallization of their love, is the focus of their common concern and concern no matter what.
In this difficult time, the two did not have too much sadness and resentment, they were more understanding and respect for each other's lives.
They know that although each other's lives are about to go in different directions, those years spent together, the deep emotions will always remain in their hearts.
In the following days, Bai Fan actively adjusted his life and devoted himself to his daughter's growth.
Lang Ping, on the other hand, returned to China with his love for volleyball and a sense of responsibility for the country and started a new chapter.
Bai Fan: Selfless fatherly love and support
Bai Fan's daily life, since Lang Ping returned to China to coach, has become revolving around his daughter Bai Lang.
Every morning, he always wakes up early to prepare a nutritious breakfast for Bai Lang to ensure that she has enough energy to start the day.
He prepares a wide variety of foods, from fresh fruit to carefully cooked staples, each of which shows his care for his daughter.
On the way to send Bai Lang to school, Bai Fan is always willing to share some life wisdom and sports knowledge with his daughter.
He will tell some of his own experiences on the basketball court, or tell the stories of famous athletes, hoping to spark Bai Lang's interest in sports through these stories.
At Bai Lang's school, Bai Fan is not only a father, but also a basketball coach who is loved by children.
His training sessions are always energetic and fun, and the children learn basketball skills and the importance of teamwork under his tutelage.
As the coach of the school's basketball team, Bai Fan often stays after class to do extra training for the players.
He cares deeply about each child and strives to create a positive sports environment for them.
On match day, he arrives early to make sure everything is ready.
On the sidelines, he is always the most enthusiastic supporter, cheering for the players and making them feel the passion and joy of the game.
In addition to the role of basketball coach, Bai Fan also works part-time as a driver for the team, responsible for transporting children to games.
He always maintains patience and caution during the driving process to ensure the safety of each child.
In the car, he chats with the children and understands their thoughts and feelings, which not only strengthens his connection with the children, but also allows him to learn more about his daughter's living world.
In family life, Bai Fan takes care of his daughter meticulously.
Whenever Bai Lang came back from school, he would prepare a delicious dinner and then accompany her to complete her homework.
On weekends, he would take Bai Lang to the park for a walk, or go to a movie together, so that his daughter's life was full of fun and love.
Although Bai Fan faced many challenges in his own life, he never let these affect his daughter.
Bai Fan's love for his daughter is not only reflected in the bits and pieces of daily life, but also in his plans for his daughter's future.
He often discusses her dreams and goals with her daughter and encourages her to pursue her passions.
He knows that as a father, the most important thing is to support and understand his children so that they have the confidence to face life's challenges.
Rediscovering Love: Bai Fan's New Life
As Bai Lang grew up, Bai Fan's life began to take on new changes.
At a gathering of friends, he met Jennifer, a gentle, intelligent woman in a Chinese-American.
Her appearance seems to bring a new color to Bai Fan's peaceful life.
The two found something in common with each other in conversation after conversation, and their interests and views were strikingly similar, from their appreciation of art to their attitudes towards life.
Their relationship soon developed.
Bai Fan takes Jennifer to a basketball game, and Jennifer invites Bai Fan to participate in her favorite art exhibitions.
In these common activities, they find more places to attract each other.
Soon after, the two decided to enter the palace of marriage together and began a new journey.
In 2010, they ushered in a new life, their son Baidi.
For Bai Fan, who is over sixty years old, this is an unexpected surprise and happiness.
Bai Fan has shown great patience and love in caring for his newborn.
He would lull his son to sleep in the dead of night, sing lullabies softly, and carefully observe his every movement to ensure his safety and comfort.
Jennifer also gave Bai Fan great support and help in this process.
She understands Bai Fan's commitment to the family and love for her son, and the two have formed a deep partnership in the process of raising the child.
Together, they discuss the child's education and plan how to create a loving and caring environment for him to grow up in.
Bai Fan and Jennifer's lives gradually become colorful.
They often take their sons on trips to explore new places and experience different cultures.
During these trips, the White Emperor could feel the love from his parents and his curiosity about the world.
Bai Fan often tells his son the story of him and Bai Lang, as well as his own experiences when he was young, passing on these precious memories to the next generation.
For Bai Fan, all this is a new beginning in his life.
He grew from a stay-at-home father to a father of a husband and sons.
He found a new balance in his new family role, learning how to find a balance between caring for his wife and children.
Together, he and Jennifer built a loving and supportive family that created a warm environment for their children to grow up in.
Family Harmony: Bai Lang's Relationship with His New Family
Bai Lang has a deep understanding and support for his father Bai Fan's remarriage.
She knows that her father has worked hard over the years, not only giving her infinite love and support as she grows up, but also playing multiple roles in the family.
When he learned that his father had married Jennifer and welcomed his younger brother Bai Di, Bai Lang felt a heartfelt joy and comfort.
Bai Lang excels in her studies and life, and Jennifer and Bai Di often visit her at school, bringing extra warmth and fun to her life.
Jennifer is gentle and considerate, and while she takes care of Bai Di, she always pays attention to Bai Lang's needs and feelings.
Every time she visited, she would bring Bai Lang's favorite small gifts or her favorite food, and these small gestures gradually shortened the distance between them.
Bai Lang is full of sister-like love for his little brother Bai Di.
She often takes him to the park on weekends, teaches him to ride a bike, or goes to the zoo to see the animals together.
The White Emperor was full of admiration and dependence on his sister, and always followed her closely, his eyes flashing with love and trust for this big sister.
The relationship between Bai Lang and his stepmother Jennifer is also becoming more and more harmonious.
They sometimes go shopping together or cook together at home, sharing each other's lives and thoughts while cooking.
In these daily interactions, the two develop a special kind of intimacy that goes beyond the ordinary stepmother-daughter relationship and is more like a close friend.
Bai Fan saw all this, and his heart was full of relief.
He saw his family become more complete and happy because of Jennifer and the White Emperor.
He has always been her strong backing on the road of Bai Lang's growth, and now he is also proud and satisfied with his family.
Bai Lang's grades in school are excellent, and he is often praised by teachers and classmates.
Whenever such a moment occurs, Jennifer and Bai Fan will feel very proud.
They know that Bai Lang's growth is not only her personal efforts, but also the result of family love and support. And Bai Lang is always grateful for the care and guidance given by his father and stepmother.
Now, Bai Lang has already entered the society, and his younger brother Bai Di is also in junior high school, but what remains unchanged is that they still get along harmoniously, and even if Lang Ping and Bai Fan have a new family, they still keep in touch.
In the family activities of the two families, Bai Lang is always actively involved.
Whether it's a family reunion or an outdoor trip, she will take the initiative to help plan and do her best to add joy to the family.
Bai Fan and Jennifer watched the children grow up in love and joy, and their hearts were full of satisfaction and happiness.
My mother is Lang Ping[J].Zhonghua Tutor,2020,0(1):122-123