Unlikely Union: Chinese Man and US Woman Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage
A heartwarming story of a Chinese man and an American woman with a PhD has gone viral on mainland social media, showcasing the power of true love to overcome obstacles.
Wu Yanju, 44, from rural China, met his future wife at a massage parlour 20 years ago. Despite the language barrier, educational disparity, and cultural differences, including the use of squat toilets, the couple has built a strong and enduring relationship.
Wu's Humble Beginnings
Wu was born in a village in Yuzhou, central Henan province, where his family struggled to make ends meet. He had to share a room with the livestock his parents raised. Wu's educational journey was cut short at the age of 15 due to financial constraints, and he took up a manual labor job at a mine near his village.
True love sees happy couple conquer language barrier, educational disparity, squat toilet problem to build enduring relationship.
Tragedy struck when Wu's right eye was seriously injured while moving rocks, but this did not deter him from finding love and building a life with his American partner.
Author's summary: A Chinese man and a US woman with a PhD celebrate 20 years of marriage despite cultural and educational differences.