On that New York afternoon in 2015, the sun was soft and the breeze was blowing, and it seemed that a feast was specially prepared for Yan Youyun's 110th birthday. In the shot, she is wearing a bright red cheongsam and sitting on a chair, elegant and calm, as if time has stood still by her side.
At 110 years old, this number is enough to be amazing. But what is even more amazing is that Yan Youyun's face has not left traces of time. Still firm, eyes bright, exuding wisdom and calmness. She is still in very good spirits, without a trace of tiredness, and the elegance and demeanor revealed in her speech and demeanor are impressive.
Yan Youyun, this name may not be common in the public eye, but her life is so legendary. Her grandfather Yan Xinhou was a wealthy man in the late Qing Dynasty, owning several gold shops and banks, and his wealth was huge enough to make him a place on the list of the richest people at the time. Yan Youyun received a good education since she was a child, graduated from Fudan University, and has profound knowledge and cultivation.
However, the tricks of fate have made her life full of ups and downs. During the Anti-Japanese War, Yan Youyun's husband Yang Guanglu was brutally murdered by the Japanese army, and she took her three daughters to the United States to continue her studies. In the United States, she has experienced hardships, and as a single mother, she has to not only take care of her children, but also deal with the various challenges of life.
However, the god of fate doesn't seem to be kind to her. However, at the trough of her life, she did not give up, but continued to walk strongly. In 1958, she met Gu Weijun, and the two fell in love and entered the palace of marriage. However, after Gu Weijun's death, she once again lived alone for decades.
Yan Youyun's life is like a legend. She has gone through many vicissitudes, but she still maintains an optimistic and positive attitude. Her vitality was vigorous, as if she had been forgotten by fate, until 2017, when she completed her long life at the age of 112.
Yan Youyun's story is not only a personal legend, but also a microcosm of family history and the history of the times. Her tenacity and optimism are admirable and touching. She told us that no matter how many setbacks we encounter, as long as we have a dream in our hearts, we can overcome all difficulties and live a wonderful life.