On March 29, the hashtag "The world's best grandma has passed away" trended at the top of Weibo searches. "This life has come to an end; my heart is broken, but there's nothing I can do..." Chen Azhong tearfully bid farewell to his wife, Xue Qing'e, who recently died in a Ningbo, Zhejiang hospital after a long stay in the ICU. Xue had been hospitalized due to complications from a cerebral infarction since late last year. Starting in late November, Chen woke up at 4:30 a.m. daily to prepare meals, then transferred buses three times to travel over 50 kilometers from Zhoushan to Ningbo—all to make the ICU’s strict 30-minute morning visiting window. Moved by his dedication, the hospital adjusted visiting hours for him, the bus company offered a free express route, and strangers donated money, supplies, and encouraging letters. After 105 days of unwavering visits, the cross-city journey ended sadly when Xue passed away on March 13. "The world’s best grandma is gone," Chen wept. Two weeks later, he still finds solace in sorting through her belongings, reflecting, "When I was young, I didn’t truly understand love. Now I do—it’s heavy enough to move mountains and cross rivers." Though his beloved wife is gone, her profound love remains. Through tears, Chen vowed, "I will live well, in her memory." Netizens expressed deep emotion online, with comments praising the couple’s lifelong devotion and hoping Chen stays healthy to honor Xue’s memory. Many shared that the story moved them to tears. Reports from CCTV News and other media highlighted the couple’s enduring bond.

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