Terminal illness love story
A graduate from a prestigious university who had already started working met a girl who was still in college. However, their happiness was short-lived as the girl was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and her life entered its final countdown. Knowing that his girlfriend’s biggest regret was never having been a bride, the young man defied his family’s advice and held a poignant, tearful wedding in the hospital room. His love moved the entire region, and donations poured in from all over to support them.
A Chance Encounter: A Graduate Falls for a College Student
At 26, Xiao Shaoyou was born into a farming family. Due to financial difficulties at home, Xiao cherished his hard-earned educational opportunities, maintaining excellent grades throughout. After high school, he was admitted to the Mechanical Manufacturing and Process Engineering program at Hunan Normal University’s College of Engineering with outstanding results.
Once in university, Xiao focused solely on his studies, never considering romance. In November 20XX, Xiao secured a job as a technical consultant at Changde Textile Machinery Factory thanks to his solid professional skills.
The following New Year’s Day, the Electromechanical Engineering Department of Changde Vocational Technical College held a New Year’s party, and Xiao was invited as a guest. There, he met a girl named Liu Mengchun, who was a 19-year-old sophomore at the same college.
During the party, everyone suggested that the loser of a riddle game, Xiao, and Liu perform together. Xiao, who was shy by nature, was at a loss, but Liu, graceful and poised, stepped forward and suggested, “Let’s sing a song together!” Xiao’s tension melted away, and they sang the well-known song “The Moon Represents My Heart.”
After the party, they exchanged phone numbers. Xiao frequently called Liu afterward. During one of their conversations that lasted over an hour, Xiao suddenly stammered, “I’ve been holding this in for a long time… I like you!” He hung up immediately.
Liu, her heart pounding, felt her cheeks burning. After some time, she too developed feelings for the honest and sincere Xiao, and the two young people fell in love.
Since Xiao’s workplace was not far from Liu’s school, he often visited her during his free time. One hot noon, as Xiao entered the campus, he saw a figure resembling his girlfriend rummaging through a trash bin. He hurried over and was shocked to see it was Liu. “Mengchun, what are you doing?” Liu blushed and stammered, “There are so many plastic bottles; it would be a waste to throw them away. I wanted to collect them and sell them.” Xiao felt a mix of love and confusion as he wiped the sweat from her face.
Through her tearful explanation, Xiao learned about Liu’s difficult family circumstances. Five years earlier, her father had died of cancer, and the same year, her brother had died in a car accident, leaving Liu and her mother, Hu Nanying, to rely on each other.
Due to these tragedies, Hu had spent all the family’s savings. To support her daughter’s education, she collected recyclables. Liu also worked part-time in the school cafeteria and bravely collected plastic bottles to sell, trying to ease her mother’s burden.
Understanding Liu’s hardships deeply, Xiao hugged his tearful girlfriend and said, “I didn’t know you were under so much pressure. You’re truly a strong girl!” After parting with Liu, Xiao silently vowed to work hard and help her finish college. Xiao told his family about his relationship, and his parents, happy to hear about Liu’s lively and kind nature, advised him to care for her well.
Girlfriend Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness: The Selfless Boyfriend Stands by Her
Just as Liu Mengchun was looking forward to a bright future, a diagnosis shattered her dreams. One day, while cleaning in the cafeteria, Liu suddenly felt dizzy and sweaty, a condition that persisted for several days. She had no choice but to go to the hospital for a checkup.
A few days later, the results came back: acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It was like a thunderbolt from the blue; Liu’s face turned pale, and she collapsed to the ground.
Liu dragged herself out of the hospital, tears streaming down her face. She walked the streets for a long time, not returning to her dorm until nightfall. That night, she couldn’t sleep, thinking about her mother. As her mother’s only remaining family member, what would her mother do if she were gone?
Liu cried uncontrollably, telling herself that she couldn’t let her mother, who had already endured so much suffering, know about her terminal illness. She tried to be strong, wanting to spend her remaining time with her loving mother and beloved boyfriend.
That afternoon, Xiao Shaoyou invited Liu out for a meal. Seeing his girlfriend’s haggard appearance after a few days of not seeing her, he asked concernedly, “Mengchun, are you sick?” Liu wanted to tell him the truth but quickly said, “It’s nothing, just need some rest.” However, before they walked far, Liu suddenly fainted. Xiao rushed her to a nearby hospital.
As Liu was wheeled into the emergency room, Xiao, with trembling hands, called her mother, trying to remain calm, “Auntie, Mengchun has heatstroke and is being treated in the hospital!” Hu Nanying rushed to the hospital from their hometown. When she arrived, she anxiously asked Xiao, “Mengchun has always been healthy; how could she suddenly fall ill?”
At that moment, the doctor came out and said, “The patient has acute lymphoblastic leukemia. If not treated promptly, it will be life-threatening.” The doctor’s words were like needles piercing their hearts.
Through the emergency room window, Xiao and Hu saw Mengchun’s pale face on the hospital bed, and Hu couldn’t hold back her sobs. Xiao’s heart ached as if it were bleeding.
Time passed slowly, and Liu finally woke up and was transferred to a regular ward. Seeing her exhausted mother and boyfriend by her bedside, she forced a smile and said to Xiao, “I’m fine.” Then, she held her mother’s hand and said, “Mom, I’m sorry, I didn’t want to make you sad!” Hu, holding back her pain, said, “Child, with me here, you’ll get better…”
When Hu went out to buy something, Liu tearfully told Xiao, “I know my condition. When I’m gone, please take care of my mom. She’s suffered too much.” Before she could finish, Xiao interrupted, “I won’t allow you to say such discouraging words. We promised to support each other for life; you must be strong and live!” Hearing Xiao’s heartfelt words, Liu cried.
Liu’s condition was very unstable, and the doctor recommended a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible. Hu and Xiao rushed to be tested for compatibility, but neither matched. The hospital suggested Liu undergo chemotherapy while waiting for a suitable bone marrow donor.
Each chemotherapy session cost 15,000 yuan, and Xiao’s total savings were only 10,000 yuan. His colleagues, upon hearing his plight, extended their helping hands. When the company manager handed him 8,000 yuan collected by his colleagues, Xiao was moved to tears.
Liu began her first chemotherapy session, and her condition gradually stabilized. However, the treatment caused her to develop a persistent fever and throat inflammation. Seeing Mengchun in such pain, Xiao and Hu could only cry with her. Liu’s beautiful black hair began to fall out.
One day, after seeing her sickly face and bald head in the mirror, she cried and smashed the mirror. Xiao, who had just returned from fetching water, witnessed this and said, “Mengchun, no matter how you change, I will always love you!” Liu gradually calmed down after hearing her boyfriend’s words. Later, Xiao bought her a beautiful hat and a silk scarf, saying, “I will always be like this scarf, wrapped around you, never giving up hope.”
The pressure and stress caused Xiao to make frequent mistakes at work. Seeing their once excellent colleague in such a state, his coworkers advised, “We all know you’re loyal, but you can’t let your future be ruined because of your girlfriend!” Xiao could only smile bitterly in response.
To better care for his girlfriend, Xiao decided to resign. The manager, upon hearing this, said earnestly, “You’re a good young man with strong emotions. If you ever need help, everyone will do their best to assist you!” Xiao was moved to tears by the manager’s words.
True Love Conquers All: The Brave Man Marries His Terminally Ill Girlfriend
A month after the second chemotherapy session, Liu’s condition worsened again, with frequent bouts of vomiting blood. The hospital recommended a third round of chemotherapy. To provide better treatment, Xiao transferred Liu to the renowned Xiangya Hospital in Changsha for leukemia treatment. Due to the shortage of beds, Liu had to receive treatment on a temporary bed in the corridor. Unable to bear seeing her daughter suffer, Hu returned to their rural hometown in Xinshao County.
Back home, Hu told the villagers about Liu’s condition. Moved by her story, they generously donated money despite their own financial difficulties, giving Hu over 5,000 yuan. However, this was still not enough for one chemotherapy session.
In desperation, Hu sold their only valuable property, an old house, for 8,000 yuan. Finally, with enough money for the treatment, Hu felt slightly relieved and hurried back to Changsha, worried about her sick daughter.
At the same time, Xiao was also trying to raise money for Liu’s medical expenses. He first approached his cousin in Changde, who said, “I can lend you money, but you need to think carefully. Mengchun’s illness will eventually drag you down.” Xiao resolutely replied, “Since
I’ve chosen her, I want to make her happy. Now that she’s sick, I’ll do my best to treat her!” His cousin was deeply moved and lent him 2,000 yuan.
In October 20XX, Liu underwent her third chemotherapy session. After the treatment, she had a prolonged fever. Seeing Mengchun in a coma on the hospital bed, Xiao wept bitterly. He knelt by her bed, whispering to his unconscious lover, “You complained that my cooking wasn’t good. I’m still learning, but I’ll keep trying. When you get better, I’ll cook for you…” Xiao’s deep affection moved the heavens and awakened Liu. Tears of happiness filled her eyes.
However, Liu’s condition soon deteriorated again. The doctor told Hu and Xiao that a bone marrow transplant was urgently needed, costing at least 320,000 yuan. Faced with the slim chance of a successful match and the high medical costs, Hu and Xiao were sleepless with worry. In desperation, Xiao considered donating his organs to raise money for Liu’s treatment.
But when he shared his idea with the doctor, the doctor sternly said, “Paid organ donation is illegal in our country. For the donor’s health, the hospital does not accept donations that harm the donor’s health.” The doctor’s words dashed Xiao’s hopes, and he had to find another solution.
Seeing his girlfriend’s worsening condition, Xiao felt like his heart was being pierced. Learning that Liu regretted never being a bride, Xiao decided to marry her, wanting to make her a beautiful bride and leave no regrets in her life.
To gain his parents’ support, Xiao returned home. Seeing their son, who hadn’t been home for six months, his mother, Wang Guiying, affectionately held his hand, asking about his life. Noticing his mother’s new gray hairs, Xiao felt a deep sense of guilt. At lunch, he tried several times to tell his parents about marrying Mengchun but held back each time.
After lunch, seeing his mother in a good mood, Xiao held her hand and said, “Mom, I want to marry Mengchun. Even though she’s sick now, I still want to marry her.” Wang, shocked, asked, “What illness? Is it serious?” When Xiao told her about Liu’s leukemia, Wang was stunned and then burst into tears, “Mengchun is a pitiful child, but marriage is a lifelong commitment. You can’t ruin your own happiness for her!” Xiao wiped his mother’s tears and said, “Mom, I don’t want her life to have any regrets!”
At this moment, his silent father spoke, “Son, you must think carefully about this decision. We only hope you will be responsible for your choice and not regret it in the future.” His father’s words brought Xiao some comfort. He knelt before his parents, saying, “Dad, Mom, I’m sorry!” Tears streamed down his face as the family hugged and cried together.
His family’s reaction made Xiao feel torn. He didn’t want to upset his parents, but he also couldn’t leave his beloved girlfriend. Before leaving, Xiao gave his aging mother a remorseful hug. She said nothing, only holding him tightly, unwilling to let go.
Xiao returned to Liu’s hospital room. When he presented her with flowers, Liu cried tears of joy, struggling to sit up and hold his hand tightly, sobbing, “I’ve been waiting for you to come back. I can’t live without you!” Hearing her heart-wrenching cries, Xiao also shed tears, lovingly embracing her, saying, “I will never leave you again. I want to make you my beautiful bride and take care of you forever!” Liu stopped crying but was moved to tears of happiness.
Despite dreaming of being Xiao’s bride, she rationally refused, “Shaoyou, I know you love me, but for your sake, I can’t agree. Having you by my side in my final days is enough.” Xiao, already in tears, interrupted, “I look forward to seeing you in a white wedding dress… Let’s get married!” In Xiao’s loving gaze, Liu nodded happily.
Soon after, Xiao and Liu held a simple wedding in her hospital room. Xiao’s actions showed his pure and true love for Liu. Their story touched and inspired many people. Liu’s college, Changde Vocational Technical College, started a new fundraising campaign for her. In a short time, teachers and students donated 280,000 yuan.
In June 20XX, Liu finally found a matching bone marrow and underwent a successful transplant. Over the next six months, she recovered quickly. Now, Xiao has found a design job in Changsha, and Liu is recuperating at home. They live in a small rented house in the suburbs of Changsha, and though their home is simple and sparsely furnished, they are happy and content.
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