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«——【Preamble】】 ——»
The 26-year-old Swedish female student overtook Mi Li, chasing the 25-year-old Yonghong, a poor young man in rural Qinghai, who knows, the woman learned that the young man was in debt of 1.1 million, but she immediately married the young man naked, and returned to Sweden to work to help her husband pay off his debts after she became pregnant.
After that, she settled in China and said: I like rural life.
So, now that so many years have passed, do Mi Li regret their original choice?
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«——【·爱情萌芽·】——»
On a sunny afternoon, Yonghong was strolling along the field path, admiring the beautiful rural scenery, and suddenly, he saw a blonde and blue-eyed foreign girl walking on the ridge, with light steps, like a free bird, Yonghong couldn't help but be attracted to her and came forward to talk.
It turned out that the girl's name was Mi Li, an exchange student from Switzerland, who came to study at Fudan University in Shanghai in 2015 and developed a strong interest in Chinese culture.
Especially in the vast countryside of China, she is even more fascinated, and since then, she has often used her weekends and holidays to travel to the countryside to experience the local customs.
Yonghong was very curious about the experience of rice grains, the more the two chatted, the more speculative, it turned out that Yonghong is also a young man who loves the countryside, he decided to return to his hometown to start a business after working in the city for many years, and contribute to the development of his hometown.
Mi Li agreed with Yonghong's ideals and ambitions very much, and the two began to contact frequently and became good friends who talked about everything.
As time goes by, the relationship between Yonghong and Mi Li is slowly heating up, originally Yonghong had a good impression of Mi Li, and wanted to pursue her, but when he learned about Mi Li's wealthy family, he was born in the countryside and retreated, so he treated Mi Li as a friend.
However, because Yonghong invited Mi Li to his hometown, under Yonghong's leadership, Mi Li visited the local specialty industry and tasted authentic farm food.
Mi Li was completely attracted by the simple folk customs of Yonghong's hometown, and also had a good impression of Yonghong, a simple and idealistic young man.
Mi Li's personality is cheerful, and she boldly expresses her feelings, and Mi Li can feel that Yonghong also likes her, however, when she proposed, Yonghong rejected her.
Mi Li asked Yonghong for the reason, Yonghong didn't want to lie to her, so he confessed, but he didn't expect Mi Li to smile after hearing it, saying that he didn't care, just like that, in the subsequent relationship, Mi Li gave him a sense of security over and over again.
Gradually, Yonghong finally determined that he would no longer escape, and they decided to spend the rest of their lives together, using their love to build a bridge of Sino-Swiss cultural exchange.
Since then, in the beautiful rural areas of China, there has been a pair of transnational lovers, who interpret the beauty of cultural integration with sincere love.
«——【Sino-Swiss Transnational Love·】——»
Because of the confirmed relationship, Yonghong was ready to take Mi Li to meet his parents, Mi Li was a little nervous, this was the first time she saw Yonghong's family.
However, when she stepped into the courtyard of Yonghong's house, the tension disappeared in an instant, and Yonghong's parents greeted her warmly, making her feel a strong sense of intimacy.
Yonghong's mother took Mi Li's hand, took her to visit every corner of the house, and told her the history and interesting stories of the family.
At dinnertime, Yonghong's family prepared a table of rich Qinghai specialties for Mi Li, who tasted these unique delicacies and felt the warm hospitality of the family, and was full of emotion.
At the dining table, everyone talked and laughed, the atmosphere was warm and pleasant, and Mi Li gradually let go of his restraint and mingled with Yonghong's family.
After the meal, Yonghong invited Mi Li to take a walk in the village, and as the sun set, the golden sunlight sprinkled on the fields, outlining a beautiful rural picture.
Yonghong introduced Mi Li to the villagers passing by, and proudly said, "This is my girlfriend, Mi Li", Mi Li's cheeks flushed, and a sweet feeling welled up in his heart.
Since then, Mi Li has been a frequent guest at Yonghong's home, where she has become closer to his family, experiencing Qinghai folklore, learning how to make local specialties, and participating in various celebrations with the villagers.
In this simple land, Mi Li found a spiritual home and gained sincere love.
Love sprouts in a foreign land, blooming in the blend of two different cultures, Yonghong and Mi Li hold hands and embark on a new journey in life, they believe that no matter what kind of challenges there are in the future, as long as they love each other, they can walk through the wind and rain hand in hand and create a better tomorrow.
Soon, their first difficulty came, the rice exchange time was coming to an end, she was about to return to Sweden, and the two would start a long-distance relationship.
«——【Overcome all difficulties and tie the knot】——»
Eight months of long-distance love is a long and sweet wait for Yonghong and Mi Li, and every video call, every love letter across the continent, carries their thoughts and love for each other.
Finally, Mi Li once again set foot on the land of China, and Yonghong reunited after a long absence, when Mi Li appeared in the airport arrival hall, Yonghong rushed forward excitedly and hugged his longing lover tightly.
At this moment, all the thoughts and sufferings turned into endless joy and happiness, and they held hands, strolling through the familiar streets, reminiscing about the past and looking forward to a better life in the future.
On the third day of Mi Li's visit to China, Yonghong plucked up the courage to propose to Mi Li, and he took Mi Li to the café where they first met, and in the presence of his friends, he knelt down on one knee and opened the box containing the ring.
With tears in her eyes, Mi Li hugged Yonghong tightly and agreed to his marriage proposal, and their parents gave them their most sincere blessings and support after learning the good news.
Despite coming from different countries, they believe that with love, they can overcome all cultural and linguistic barriers.
The preparations for the wedding were in full swing, and considering the actual situation of relatives and friends on both sides, they decided to hold two weddings in Sweden and Qinghai successively.
At the wedding in Sweden, Mi Li wore a white wedding dress, Yonghong wore a neat black suit, and with the blessing of relatives and friends, they made a vow to love each other for a lifetime.
A month later, they held a unique Chinese wedding on the grasslands of Qinghai, where the newlyweds dressed in traditional Tibetan costumes rode on high-headed horses on the grasslands under the blue sky and white clouds, and the herders played cheerful music to bless the transnational couple's beautiful marriage.
The love story of Yonghong and Mi Li, which transcends national boundaries and cultural barriers, witnesses the power of true love, they have walked through the hardships of long-distance relationships hand in hand, overcome language and cultural differences, and finally achieved positive results and tied the knot.
At the wedding, the guests were all touched by their firmness and courage, and wished them the flower of love to bloom forever and welcome a new chapter in their lives together.
«——【·Harmonious Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Relationship·】——»
After getting married, Mi Li moved into Yonghong's home in rural Qinghai, and at first, she was a little apprehensive that the living conditions here were very different from her hometown in Sweden, but to her surprise, she quickly adapted to everything.
Yonghong's mother, a kind Tibetan woman, gave great care and attention to this foreign daughter-in-law from the very beginning, and she knew that Mi Li came from a completely different cultural background, so she thought about her everywhere and did her best to make her feel the warmth of home.
Mother-in-law gets up early every day to prepare a delicious breakfast for the whole family, she specially learned some Western cuisine, hoping that the rice grains can eat the taste of her hometown, and in her spare time, the mother-in-law will take the rice grains to walk around the village, introduce the customs of the village, and help her integrate into the big family as soon as possible.
Mi Li was deeply moved by her mother-in-law's love, she took the initiative to learn Tibetan, tried to communicate with her mother-in-law, expressed her gratitude, and gradually, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law established a tacit understanding and understanding that transcended language.
Yonghong saw it in his eyes and was happy in his heart, he was proud that he had such a wise and loving mother, and he was also happy that his wife was able to adapt to the new environment so quickly.
In this family, everyone learns to empathize, understand and respect each other, Mi Li respects the traditional customs of her mother-in-law, and her mother-in-law respects Mi Li's way of life, they often make traditional Swedish desserts together, chatting and laughing at the same time.
Time flies, in the blink of an eye, Mi Li has been living in this family for a year, in this year, she not only fully adapted to rural life, but also established a deep relationship with her mother-in-law, their relationship has surpassed the ordinary mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, more like mother and daughter.
This transnational family has become more harmonious and happy because of the tolerance, understanding and love of each member, and their story has become a good story for the people in the village.
It is often said that in Yonghong's family, there is a different mother-in-law and a different daughter-in-law, who cross cultural and national boundaries with love and interpret the true meaning of home.
«——【Challenges and Persistence in Married Life·】——»
In July 2017, Yonghong, who had been smooth sailing, suddenly suffered a business failure and owed a huge debt. In the face of double pressure, the young couple did not choose to escape, but bravely faced the reality and discussed countermeasures together.
Mi Li decided to go back to Sweden to work during her pregnancy, and use her income to help Yonghong pay off her debts, although she is in a foreign country, her heart is always concerned about her husband in China, every day after work, she will be the first time to video with Yonghong, cheering him up.
Yonghong chose a seemingly ordinary, but requires great perseverance to work - food delivery, every day, he rides a battery car through the streets and alleys of the city, rain or shine, although the income is not high, but he knows that every time he sends an order, he is one step closer to paying off his debts.
However, fate does not seem to favor this strong couple, on the way to deliver an order, Yonghong Buhui suffered a car accident, scarred, and the cost of medical expenses undoubtedly made matters worse, Yonghong once fell into despair, and even had the idea of giving up.
But Mi Li didn't let him sink like this, across the screen, she told Yonghong with a firm look: "We will definitely get through this, because we still have each other", she shared with Yonghong every day what she saw and heard in Sweden, trying to divert his attention and let him regain his confidence.
Yonghong's parents, as well as his father-in-law and mother-in-law in Sweden, also reached out to help, either by funding medical expenses or providing moral support, so that the young couple could feel the strength of family.
With everyone's encouragement, Yonghong regained his strength, gritted his teeth to complete the rehabilitation, and made a comeback, using his wisdom and sweat to slowly fill the hole in debt.
In 2020, another surprise came - Mi Li was pregnant again, this time, they decided to welcome a new life in Sweden, so the family began to travel back and forth between China and Sweden.
Despite the exhaustion, every time they see the innocent smiling faces of their children, the couple feels that everything is worth it.
Looking back on the ups and downs of the past few years, Yonghong and Mi Li firmly believe that as long as they share weal and woe and move forward hand in hand, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.
Their story has also become a model of love in the hearts of many people, and in them, people see the most valuable qualities of transnational marriage - trust, tolerance, and the courage to never give up.
«——【Husband and wife join hands to start a business·】——»
After the storm, Yonghong and Mi Li's lives are finally back on track, and they decided to use their unique transnational life experience to open a self-media account to share with everyone what they have seen in China and Switzerland.
At first, they just had the mentality of recording their lives, but they didn't expect this account to unexpectedly attract the attention of the majority of netizens.
People were attracted by the couple's distinct personalities and interesting perspectives, and they followed and interacted with each other, and gradually, their followers grew and their influence grew day by day.
What they didn't expect was that one day, they were contacted by a well-known director, hoping to make a documentary about their story, and the couple looked at each other with surprise in their eyes, knowing that this was an opportunity to spread positive energy to more people.
After the release of the documentary, it attracted wide attention from the society, and people were moved by the perseverance of Yonghong and Mi Li's love story, and were also impressed by their wisdom and courage in the face of difficulties.
Many transnational lovers have also rekindled their hopes for love after seeing their experiences.
With the increase in popularity, Yonghong and Mi Li began to think about how to use their influence to give back to the society, and their eyes fell on Yonghong's hometown of Qinghai, which has many unique industries, but has been lacking effective promotion channels.
So, the couple decided to create an e-commerce brand to promote Qinghai's characteristic products to the whole country and even the world, they used the self-media platform to promote the brand, and also went deep into all corners of Qinghai to find high-quality suppliers.
The hard work paid off, their brand gradually opened up the market, sales soared, and Yonghong and Mi Li also developed from the initial two-person team to a medium-sized enterprise with dozens of employees.
They not only realized their career dreams, but also contributed to the economic development of their hometown.
Looking back on the struggle in the past few years, Yonghong and Mi Li are full of emotion, they have risen again from the predicament, and written a legend of transnational entrepreneurship with love and wisdom, and all of this stems from their trust and support for each other, as well as their persistent pursuit of dreams.
Their story has also become an inspirational example for countless young people, in Yonghong and Mi Li, people see the infinite possibilities of ordinary people to create extraordinary lives, and they use their actions to prove that as long as they are willing to work hard, their dreams will definitely be able to shine into reality.
«——【Based on China, let children receive Chinese education·】——»
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Yonghong and Mi Li's children have also reached the age of kindergarten, and the couple began to think about where they should let their children receive education.
Mi Li has always had a deep love for Chinese culture, and since she first came to China, she has been attracted by the long history and splendid civilization of this land.
As time passed, she became more and more aware of the charm of China and wanted to be rooted here forever.
Although Yonghong has lived in Switzerland for many years, deep down, he has always believed that Qinghai is his true home, where his beloved parents, his unforgettable childhood memories, and his beautiful vision for the future.
After some careful consideration, the couple finally decided to let their children return to their hometown in Qinghai, where they would go to kindergarten and receive the influence of traditional Chinese culture.
They believe that under the Chinese education system, children can not only learn solid knowledge, but also develop excellent character and values.
In their view, China is in a golden period of rapid development, and the future prospects are infinitely bright, and they hope that their children can take root in this fertile soil, find the direction of life here, and realize their dreams here.
The sun shines on the grassland of Qinghai, and the figure of a family of three looks so harmonious and happy, they know that the future is still a long way, but as long as they move forward hand in hand, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.
In the vast land of China, they will continue to write a new chapter in their lives and compose a more moving movement.
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