The touching story of Hanhan, a 12-year-old boy from Anhui province, China, has deeply moved people on social media. Hanhan, paralyzed from the waist down due to a medical accident at six months old, recently underwent major hip bone surgery in Shanghai. Before his surgery, Hanhan tearfully told his stepmother, Wang, that if he didn’t survive, she should have a baby to take care of her.
His stepmother, Wang, reassured him and told him she was waiting for him to come out safely. Her emotional response to his concern for her deeply touched many. Wang, who married Hanhan’s father nine years ago and cares for Hanhan and his elder sister, shared her feelings in a video on Douyin (Chinese TikTok), where her account documenting Hanhan’s daily life has over 500,000 followers.
Despite his challenges, Hanhan shows immense filial piety towards his stepmother, even insisting she take the first bite of his food. He navigates his daily life with a smile, using a small car for mobility despite having one leg slightly longer than the other.
Wang expressed her greatest wish for Hanhan to walk like other children. Following his successful six-hour surgery, Hanhan is recovering well, which has resonated deeply with online audiences. Many have been moved to tears by Hanhan’s loving gesture towards his stepmother and are rooting for his full recovery.
The story of Hanhan highlights the power of love, resilience, and the bond between a stepmother and her stepson, capturing hearts across social media platforms in China and beyond.