Chinese man supports girlfriend with cognitive impairment after car crash

A man from China has spent more than ten years caring for his fiancée after a car accident left her with the mental capacity of a five-year-old child, a touching story that has resonated with many online. Shen Lan, 38, has dedicated himself to looking after Li Mei in Zhejiang province since her severe injuries in 2014, just before their scheduled wedding. Despite medical warnings of a limited chance of recovery, Shen was determined to see Li through. Li regained consciousness after three months and the couple, originally from Guizhou province, later moved to Zhejiang for Li's rehabilitation. They faced financial struggles due to the high cost of Li's treatment, with Shen draining his savings and cutting back on meals to cover the expenses. A news report on their story led to generous donations from the public, helping to alleviate their financial burden. Li eventually left the hospital in 2015 and moved to a nursing home where Shen was offered a job as a nursing assistant. Shen, filled with gratitude for the kindness they received, repaid the favor by caring for the elderly residents as if they were his own family. A decade after the accident, Shen and Li, now married, are living happily at the nursing home. Shen continues to teach Li, play music for her, and assist her with personal care, showing unwavering dedication to his wife's well-being. Despite pressures from their families to move on and start a family, Shen remains steadfast in his commitment to Li, a display of love that has moved many observers online.