Love story about courage
“I love a man who will always have the courage to carry me across the river, even if we both fall into the water together. I won’t complain at all.”
At that time, she was already the host of an entertainment program at a provincial television station. With her beautiful face and tall figure, she became even more enchanting when she smiled. One day, while filming a lighthearted segment in Guangxi, the crew stumbled upon a peculiar river.
The river was over ten meters wide, its water clear and shallow, not deeper than her knees, but the current was swift. There was no bridge, just over twenty stone pillars arranged in a line. The rushing water crashed against the pillars, sending up sprays that swirled around them.
Curious, they asked the local guide, “Why isn’t there a bridge?”
The guide smiled and explained, “That’s the bridge! This river is called the River of Love. Local young people carry their beloved across these pillars before marriage to prove their fidelity.”
Her interest was piqued. She spontaneously suggested including a “Carry Your Love Across the River” segment in the show, insisting on playing the “bride.”
The director was intrigued, but the question remained: who would play the “groom”? Though most of the crew were men, they hesitated, fearing a fall would leave them drenched. Just then, a new crew member, “him,” stepped forward. He was slender and responsible for props, and his colleagues looked at him in surprise before joking, “Do you think you can handle this? Aren’t you afraid of a ‘lovebird bath’?”
He chuckled and said, “Let’s give it a try!”
To avoid any embarrassing moments, he decided to practice by carrying a smaller male colleague first.
Carefully, he climbed onto the first pillar with his colleague on his back. It took a lot of effort to get past seven or eight pillars, and just as he reached the center of the river, he lost his balance and fell into the water with a splash.
At that point, the director considered abandoning the difficult segment. But he walked over to her and stubbornly asked, “Are you willing to give it a shot?”
She bit her lip, thought for a moment, then confidently replied, “Sure! If we fall, we’ll just join you two as drenched chickens!”
He crouched down and lifted her onto his back, stepping onto the pillars. This time, he moved more skillfully. The camera rolled, capturing each moment. As he reached the middle of the river, he started to waver again but fought to keep his balance.
Finally, he safely reached the other side, and the crew erupted in cheers. Forgetting his fatigue, he spun her around in celebration, but when he set her down, he noticed tears shimmering in her eyes.
A year later, amid blessings, they entered the halls of marriage. However, during their second year, a devastating turn of events shattered their happiness.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed immediate surgery, resulting in the removal of her left breast. The doctor told them that if she could endure five years without a relapse, she would enter a stable phase and could ultimately be cured. With incredible resolve, she underwent six months of intense chemotherapy, followed by alternative therapies and a vegetarian diet. Every day, he was by her side, caring for her and providing encouragement.
Those five years were painful and long, but together they persevered. Just like when he carried her across the river, they faced the dangers of falling together but ultimately emerged victorious. When the doctor handed her the diagnosis confirming that all cancer cells had been eradicated, they broke down in tears.
A doctor remarked, “In my years of practice, I’ve never seen a patient as strong as she is.”
She replied with deep emotion, “It’s all because of him.”
As their seventh wedding anniversary approached, they returned to the River of Love in Guangxi. She asked him to carry her across once more, but he hesitated, fearing that if he slipped, she might catch a chill. Yet she insisted.
Unable to refuse her, he cautiously lifted her onto his back. After safely reaching the other side, she burst into tears of joy. “I love a man who will always have the courage to carry me across the river, even if we both fall into the water. I won’t complain at all.”
Thank you for reading! ” Sitestorys “
