“Mr. Wang, you’re looking younger every day!” Kong Aihong’s sweet laughter echoed through the old apartment. At 75, Wang squinted with satisfaction at his wife, nearly 30 years his junior. Who would have thought that just a year ago, she was only his housekeeper? But when happiness arrives, fate often plays cruel tricks. A paternity test report plunged this newly revived family into a storm of conflict.
After his wife passed away, Wang, now 73, lost all sense of purpose. He was a traditional Chinese man who had never cooked or cleaned. His daughter suggested hiring a housekeeper. Several candidates came and went: a 60-year-old woman he dismissed as too old, a 40-year-old whose “Grandpa” title irritated him. Then came Kong Aihong, 46 but looking younger. She greeted him with a cheerful “Brother Wang,” winning him instantly.
Kong quickly settled in, keeping the house spotless and cooking delicious meals. But when she asked for a monthly salary of 6,000 yuan, Wang balked. “That’s too expensive!” he exclaimed. She explained it was standard for 24-hour care. He reluctantly agreed, asking his son and daughter to each contribute 1,500 yuan monthly, leaving him with just over 2,000 yuan for daily expenses. His son joked that the housekeeper earned more than he did.
As days passed, Wang grew increasingly dependent on Kong—not just for care but for companionship. One evening, she confided that she had divorced due to domestic abuse and had little contact with her married daughter. Touched, Wang proposed marriage. “I don’t need much at this age. I have this house and about 600,000 yuan in savings—I’ll leave it all to you.” Kong hesitated, worrying about his children’s reaction, but Wang insisted. They quickly married, and his children grudgingly accepted it.
A year later, Kong felt unwell and went to the hospital. “Congratulations, you’re pregnant!” the doctor announced. Both were stunned. Wang was 75; the doctor noted risks due to Kong’s age. But Wang firmly decided, “We want this child!” When his children heard, they erupted. His daughter called it a joke; his son flew home demanding a paternity test. “Dad, are you sure the child is yours?” Wang erupted in anger.
The family rift deepened. Wang learned to cook and clean for Kong, even studying baby care books. When she gave birth to a healthy son, Wang wept with joy. But his children appeared at the hospital. “Dad, we’re doing a paternity test,” his son said coldly. They took the baby and a blood sample from Wang under the pretense of a routine check. During the waiting days, they watched Wang clumsily change diapers and feed the baby, torn between anger and concern. Then the hospital called. The results were unexpected…
*Author’s Note: This story is a fictional creation. Please do not associate it with reality. Some images used are sourced from the internet and are not real representations, used solely for narrative purposes.*
