On January 22, 2023, when Cai Lei was hailed as the person of the year for China's top ten brands, his physical condition had already caused concern. He was plagued by ALS, but in the shadow of his life, he still did not hesitate to immerse himself in his career, pinning his deep hopes on his wife Duan Rui, hoping to inspire more people to devote themselves to scientific research and face this problem together.
Duan Rui, a graduate of Peking University Medical School, has become a pillar of Cai Lei's tenacity. Cai Lei knows that if one day he can't stick to it, Duan Rui will continue his career. He once said to her affectionately: "If I fall, you will take the baton!" "It's not just an emotional commitment, it's an expectation for the future. Duan Rui's background and deep affection for Cai Lei make this commitment even more important.
Duan Rui had mixed feelings in the face of this expectation, she understood Cai Lei's worries and trust in her, and at the same time, she also understood that this was a road full of hardships. Cai Lei told her that after he left, she had the right to pursue her own happiness and even build a new family again. However, for Duan Rui, this is not only a responsibility, but also a powerful motivation. In this emotional bondage, they have to devote more time and energy to drug development and fundraising. They frequently appeared in the live broadcast room, carried out charity sales, and donated all the proceeds to scientific research. Such a live-streamed charity sale has received widespread support, including celebrities such as Zhang Lan, Yu Minhong, and Dong Yuhui.
In particular, Yu Minhong's appearance at the Top Ten People of the Year Awards Ceremony ignited their fighting spirit. The story of Cai Lei and Duan Rui is not only a battle against illness, but also a legend of love, responsibility and faith. Their professional attitude towards scientific research and their perseverance in life have deeply touched many people. Their story was mentioned many times in the live broadcast room, and each time it made the audience feel a powerful force. Even a temperamental person like Dong Yuhui will be moved by it.
However, overcoming ALS is not an easy task. Cai Lei clearly knows this, and he told the audience frankly: "No one can make progress in the next ten years, but we can't give up easily." This sentence is not only a reminder to myself, but also an encouragement to all supporters. In this process, many people are silently paying attention to Cai Lei and his wife. Teacher Ni Ping's words represent the voices of many people: "Every night, no matter how busy I am, I have to enter their live broadcast room and take a look. This simple and pure concern constitutes a special bond between Cai Lei and many supporters.
Cai Lei's persistence and courage are not only personal struggles, but also a kind of spiritual transmission. He is not only fighting the disease, but also motivating and inspiring those who care about him. Cai Lei's situation has attracted widespread attention and discussion. Some people think that his expectations of his wife, Duan Rui, may be a kind of moral kidnapping, but many more see the love and responsibility that lies within. Behind all this is the deep husband and wife friendship between Cai Lei and Duan Rui. They are not only partners in life, but also comrades-in-arms in their careers.
Cai Lei once said: "Duan Rui joined the ALS cause partly because of me. This mutual support and trust has built a solid foundation for them to face the difficult situation together.