Text/Mirror Finance Society
Editor/Kagaisha
In 2004, the news of Yang Zhenning and Weng Fan's marriage was like a bombshell, causing a huge sensation across the country.
Yang Zhenning, a world-class scientist who won the Nobel Prize in physics, entered the marriage hall with a woman who was 54 years younger than him, which undoubtedly became one of the most controversial events of that era.
In addition to being shocked, the public raised all kinds of questions and speculations about this marriage of "old husband and young wife".
Some people believe that true love is priceless, and that it is the right of scientists to pursue happiness in their later years; There are also doubts about whether the marriage is simply motivated by fame and fortune.
In recent years, Yang Zhenning's health has attracted much attention, and the recent news of his hospitalization has once again sparked widespread discussion in society.
The public's eyes were once again focused on Weng Fan, speculating about her performance and future arrangements at Yang Zhenning's bedside.
Yang Zhenning and Weng Fan's acquaintance
In 1995, Yang Zhenning met the young Weng Fan for the first time at an academic forum.
At that time, Weng Fan was only a college student, but her decent performance and wisdom left a deep impression on Yang Zhenning and his wife.
In the following years, Weng Fan maintained close contact with Yang Zhenning and his wife.
Through the exchange of letters, Weng Fan showed her knowledge and cultivation, and gradually won the appreciation of Yang Zhenning and his wife Du Zhili.
Du Zhili praised Weng Fan's talent and character, and supported and helped her on many occasions, which laid the foundation for their deep friendship in the future.
The death of Du Zhili in 2003 brought a huge blow to Yang Zhenning.
During this difficult time, Weng Fan sent sincere comfort to Yang Zhenning through a warm letter of condolence, and the sincere care and understanding in the letter made Yang Zhenning feel the long-lost warmth and support.
In 2004, the relationship between Yang Zhenning and Weng Fan gradually became clearer, and they came together firmly in the midst of many opposition.
Although Weng Fan's parents strongly opposed this marriage, Weng Fan still chose to marry Yang Zhenning with firm determination.
Doubts and controversies from the outside world
Since their marriage, the outside world has been questioning the motives of this marriage, and some people believe that the young Weng Fan chose to marry Yang Zhenning, who is 54 years older than her, for fame and wealth.
The voices of public opinion came and went, and some people bluntly said that Weng Fan was a "young woman who coveted fame and fortune", and even questioned her sincerity and sincerity.
At the same time, Yang Zhenning's choice of old age has also suffered a lot of criticism, as a scientist with a high reputation in the academic world, his decision to marry has been interpreted as loneliness and longing for youth in his later years.
Distribution of Yang Zhenning's estate
Over time, Yang's health became the focus of public attention and sparked discussions about the distribution of the estate.
Many netizens speculated whether Weng Fan would inherit Yang Zhenning's huge wealth, and some even questioned whether her motives had something to do with it.
This is not the case, and Weng Fan has responded publicly many times, saying that she has never had any claims for Yang Zhenning's estate.
Yang Zhenning also made it clear that his legacy will be mainly used to support education and scientific research, which is also a testament to the purity of their marriage.
Weng Fan's previous marriage
Before meeting Yang Zhenning, Weng Fan had a failed marriage to a Hong Kong businessman, but this relationship did not bring her happiness.
Due to the strong machismo and violence of the other party, Weng Fan had to choose a divorce.
After the divorce, Weng Fan continued to pursue his academic dreams with tenacity and determination. In this process, Yang Zhenning became her most important supporter and mentor.
The two developed a deep emotional bond through correspondence and academic exchanges, which laid a solid foundation for their future marriage.
After getting married, Yang Zhenning and Weng Fan continued to contribute their wisdom and talent in the scientific research community.
Yang Zhenning's scientific research still maintains a high degree of vitality, while Weng Fan was admitted to Tsinghua University to pursue a doctorate, demonstrating her unremitting pursuit of academics.
The achievements of the two in their respective fields are not only their personal pride, but also their contributions to society.
The marriage between Yang Zhenning and Weng Fan is not only the age gap, but more importantly, their spiritual fit.
They share a love of academics and an understanding of life, and have become the closest companions to each other.
For more than ten years, the marriage of Yang Zhenning and Weng Fan has been the focus of people's attention and discussion.
In the face of all kinds of rumors from the outside world, they proved the purity and truth of their feelings with practical actions.
On the other hand, after years of doubts and criticisms, Yang Zhenning and Weng Fan have never wavered in their beliefs, they have experienced the ups and downs of life together, supported each other, and faced them together.
In 2024, 102-year-old Yang Zhenning took a photo at his home in Beijing, his hair turned black, and Weng Fan's body was blessed
In the early month of 2024, Yang Zhenning's friends showed everyone a group photo when they visited Yang Zhenning through social networks.
In this photo, 102-year-old Yang Zhenning and his dear wife Weng Fan are once again in the public eye, in the picture, Yang Zhenning is sitting on the sofa at home in Beijing, looking in good spirits, his hair even looks a little dark, and he is listening to a friend's conversation with a smile.
Weng Fan next to him, dignified and elegant, flipping through books in his hands, giving people a sense of quiet beauty, the two have spent 20 spring and autumn together, Weng Fan has also entered the age of 48, although the beauty is still the same, the figure is slightly plump.
Once, the marriage between Yang Zhenning and Weng Fan sparked heated discussions, and Yang Zhenning once wrote affectionately in a poem: "Weng Fan is the last gift God gave me." ”
Yang Zhenning is full of confidence in his marriage, and he once said confidently: "No matter how everyone thinks of our marriage now, thirty or forty years later, everyone will definitely feel that this is a beautiful love legend." "Judging from the time of these two decades, their marriage is indeed as strong as ever.
We often see Weng Fan accompanying Yang Zhenning to various events, and as he gets older, Yang Zhenning's public appearances gradually decrease, so the photos released recently are particularly precious.
In 2014, Yang Zhenning revealed in an interview that he and Weng Fan had no plans to conceive a new life.
He was worried that if he left first one day, Weng Fan would take on the responsibility of raising the children alone.
Yang Zhenning knows that this marriage means countless compromises and abandonments for Weng Fan, but for them, the emotional sincerity makes the word "sacrifice" seem less appropriate.
In 2024, the couple has walked hand in hand for 20 years, and at a family gathering, the 99-year-old Yang Zhenning sat on the sofa, smiling and in good spirits.
Although the 45-year-old Weng Fan is slightly rounded, he still maintains that freshness and beauty, and this warm picture is silent and sound, highlighting the harmony and happiness of their married life, and also dissipating the doubts of the outside world.