"Love is a big gamble, you win a full house, you lose a full game." This sentence has been most cruelly interpreted in Lin Jingen. The protagonist of the once sensational "grandfather and grandson love" has now fallen to the point of stealing takeaways to satisfy hunger, which can't help but make people sigh.
On the evening of July 10, a poignant scene unfolded on the streets of Taiwan. 26-year-old Lin Jingen, the girl who once sparked heated discussions because of her love affair with musician Li Kuncheng, who is 49 years older than her, is now gobbling up stolen takeaway. This scene was filmed by passers-by and quickly spread on the Internet, once again pushing Lin Jingen to the forefront of public opinion.
However, this time, people are no longer talking about the vigorous "grandfather and grandson love", but Lin Jingen's bleak current situation. The police quickly arrived at the scene, and although Lin Jingen paid 237 yuan for takeaway on the spot, and the other party also said that she would not be prosecuted, she was still taken away in the name of theft. When asked about the reason for the theft, Lin Jingen simply replied: "I'm simply hungry." These six short words describe her current predicament.
Looking back on Lin Jingen's life trajectory, I have to say that it is an embarrassing realistic version of the "Cinderella" story. When he was 17 years old, Lin Jingen, who was young and ignorant, fell in love with his father's friend Li Kuncheng. For the sake of this love, she did not hesitate to cut off the relationship with her parents and resolutely chose to elope. At that time, she probably never imagined that just ten years later, what would await her be such a bleak ending.
On April 8 last year, 66-year-old Li Kuncheng died of illness, leaving Lin Jingen, who was only 26 years old. was supposed to be a companion, but became a homeless widow. Seven months before Li Kuncheng's death, he was secretly hospitalized for colorectal cancer, and Lin Jingen accompanied him for 211 days. In order not to leave regrets, they even held a humble wedding in front of the ICU bed. However, instead of bringing joy, the word "joy" in front of the bed is particularly ironic.
After Li Kuncheng's death, Lin Jingen's life took a sharp turn for the worse. She and Li Kuncheng's son, Li Zhuoxuan, are locked in a fierce battle for inheritance. Li Zhuoxuan not only robbed most of the inheritance, but also listed seven sins to Lin Jingen through the media: fake marriage to fight for the inheritance, forgery of documents, alcoholism, bullying Li Kuncheng, occupying his hometown, and emptying his deposits. He even called the media, the police and an ambulance to expose Lin Jingen's behavior of smoking, drinking, playing electric and throwing things everywhere at home.
In the end, the battle for the inheritance ended with Li Kuncheng's old house that had not yet paid off the loan to Lin Jingen, and the vinyl record and copyright belonged to Li Zhuoxuan. However, Lin Jingen was unable to provide a house at all, so he had to sell the house for NT$17.8 million, and finally got about 2.3 million yuan.
After getting the money, Lin Jingen did not plan for the future well, but began to live a squandering life. She stayed in a five-star hotel and drank heavily every day. However, she quickly spent the money because she didn't know how to manage money. On Chinese New Year's Eve last year, the media exposed the news that she smashed the TV after checking into the hotel and was driven away for her crazy speech. Sometimes she says that the hotel books are hers, and sometimes that the wall decorations are hers, and her behavior makes people wonder about her mental state.
Now, Lin Jingen has been reduced to the point where he needs to steal takeout to satisfy his hunger. This once innocent, lively, romantic and ignorant girl has now become a poor person on the street. Her experience can't help but make people reflect: can love really transcend age? Can love across the generation gap really bring happiness?
Lin Jingen's story is a wake-up call for us. Love is important, but we can't lose our minds for the sake of love, let alone give up ourselves for the sake of love. Lin Jingen chose to elope at the age of 17, gave up his studies and work, and was almost completely attached to Li Kuncheng. When Li Kuncheng died, she realized that she had no ability to survive.
This story also shows us the cruelty of society. When Lin Jingen was still the heroine of "Grandson Love", she was the focus of everyone's attention. However, when she lost that label and ended up on the streets, few people reached out. Even her parents, when she was in such a difficult time, did not come forward to help her.
Lin Jingen's experience has also sparked discussions about marriage law and inheritance law. Although she is Li Kuncheng's legal wife, she has encountered many injustices in the distribution of the inheritance. This reflects the gaps in our legal system in protecting vulnerable groups.
However, we can't completely blame Lin Jingen's experience on external factors. Her profligacy after receiving the inheritance, as well as her lack of awareness of planning for the future, are also important reasons for her current situation. This reminds us that it is crucial to maintain the ability to think independently and self-manage, no matter what the situation.
Lin Jingen's story is a tragedy, but it also leaves a deep inspiration for us. It tells us that love cannot be the whole of life, and we also need to learn to be independent and master survival skills. It reminds us to think rationally when facing our feelings, and not to let the impulse of the moment dictate the direction of life.
At the same time, this story also calls on society to pay more attention and help those who are in trouble. Whatever choices they've made, we should all reach out when they really need help.
Finally, we hope that Lin Jingen can come out of the predicament. At the age of 26, it should be the golden age of life, not living on the streets. Perhaps this experience will allow her to re-examine her life and find a new direction. After all, life is like a marathon, and it's not terrible to fall, it's terrible to lose the courage to get back up.
Lin Jingen's story may become a warning for many people. But we hope that it can become a turning point, allowing Lin Jingen to rediscover the direction of life, and so that more people can learn from it and be more cautious in the face of feelings and life choices. After all, there is no dress rehearsal in life, every step is live. Each of us should take responsibility for our own choices, while also learning to get back up after falling.