On May 12, 2008, Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, China suffered a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0.
Many buildings were reduced to rubble in the disaster.
Tens of thousands of people were injured and thousands died in the hardest-hit areas. The disaster was very tragic.
The earthquake destroyed the epicenter and caused immeasurable damage.
All this happened on the campus of a primary school in Wenchuan County.
The teaching building collapsed easily like building blocks in a strong earthquake, and students were trapped under the rubble.
Lin Hao, a nine-year-old boy who was in class at the time, instinctively hid under the table when the earthquake struck.
After the earthquake, Lin Hao tried his best to crawl out from under his desk. Looking around, he saw that the once neat and bright classroom was in devastation.
The entire campus was filled with deafening cries, calls for help, and wailings, which came from the helpless lives in the ruins.
Lin Hao's heart was touched, and he started the rescue operation without any hesitation, using his hands and feet to rescue two classmates from the ruins.
At the same time, Lin Hao's teacher Fan Meizhong had already fled the scene when the earthquake struck. He was nicknamed "Fan Paopao" by netizens afterwards.
In contrast, Lin Hao showed calmness and bravery beyond his peers, and did his best to save two classmates who were buried under the rubble, thus winning the reputation of the "Little Hero of the Wenchuan Earthquake".
Young heroes, burning dreams in Beijing.
People across the country are deeply saddened by this huge disaster, and countless love and donations continue to pour into Sichuan.
Lin Hao's heroic deeds spread quickly through the media, and his name resounded at home and abroad, and he was regarded as a symbol of national hero.
After the disaster, people across the country were deeply moved by the tragedy.
On August 8, 2008, on the stage of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, the eyes of the whole world were focused on China.
Lin Hao is honored to join basketball star Yao Ming as the most eye-catching torch bearer in the country.
The whole world witnessed this little boy standing at the center of the world stage through live television.
In an interview with CCTV, Lin Hao said passionately: "I dream of one day being admitted to Tsinghua University and studying architecture.
I want to design a house that will not be easily shaken by earthquakes, so that more people can be protected from the threat of disaster.
"His words were sincere and pure, winning warm applause from the audience.
After Lin Hao's dream of becoming an architect at Tsinghua University was shattered, he did not give up, but chose to continue studying hard, which made him a good boy in everyone's eyes.
However, at this time, some negative voices began to appear.
Frustrated in his acting career, he was criticized and criticized.
Although Lin Hao's inspirational story has touched countless people, there are still netizens who express doubts about the nine-year-old boy's statement that he wants to take the Tsinghua University entrance examination to learn to build earthquake-resistant houses.
Some even accused him of becoming arrogant after gaining a halo and gradually losing his original intention and correct ideals.
Major film and television companies are vying to invite Lin Hao to star in movies and TV series, hoping to use his influence to drive business opportunities.
Under the temptation of the outside world, Lin Hao's study career was once interrupted and he turned to the entertainment industry.
By 2014, Lin Hao had completely given up on his dream of attending Tsinghua University and instead applied for the performance departments of several art schools.
However, because his academic performance was seriously behind, he found that he could not be admitted even if he took the exam, and repeatedly hit the wall.
Lin Hao lost his ambition to get into Tsinghua University, but was severely criticized by netizens, who accused him of being "dazzled by fame" and "completely fishing for fame."
People had high hopes for the "little hero of Wenchuan" who was favored by God. Now that they see him going astray, they naturally feel very disappointed and melancholy.
A low-key return, the road to self-reliance.
After three years of confusion and struggle, Lin Hao suddenly woke up in 2018.
He gave up his dream of becoming a star and decided to get back on track with his studies, enrolling in a lesser-known college in Shanghai.
After Lin Hao entered college, he faced ridicule from his family and cold treatment from his classmates.
However, he was not defeated. Instead, he devoted himself to studying and relied on work-study to make ends meet.
In his junior year, Lin Hao founded the campus second-hand market, creating living expenses not only for himself but also for his classmates.
Although it was just an ordinary junior college, Lin Hao was not discouraged.
"As a college student, I am already very content.
"He often said this to his friends.
Since 2016, Lin Hao has returned to his hometown in Wenchuan, Sichuan every year to release a charity album, aiming to raise funds for the Hope Primary School in the impoverished areas of Wenchuan, Sichuan.
In 2018, Lin Hao established the "Lin Hao Love Foundation" to support poor students in his hometown.
This matter has always been an important mission that Lin Hao has in mind.
Through practical actions, Lin Hao showed that he still has a pure and kind heart.
The sunny boy finally got a new life.
In 2020, the news of Lin Hao's marriage suddenly caused an uproar on the Internet, seeming to make people remember this former "little hero" again.
The bride's name is Charlie Zelam, a Tibetan girl from a well-off family who has been passionate about various artistic talents since she was a child.
They met and fell in love at a little-known Shanghai college and are still in love today.
This sensational marriage once again attracted the outside world's attention to Lin Hao's life.
In the next two years, 26-year-old Lin Hao moved to Wenchuan, Sichuan with his wife, and chose to settle in his hometown, a land closely linked to his destiny.
In 2022, Lin Hao joined the Communist Party of China.
In the same year, the local government hired him as the publicity ambassador of Yingxiu Town in Wenchuan County.
Through new media such as short videos and live broadcasts, Lin Hao uses his own personal experience to tell the outside world the story of Wenchuan people's continuous self-improvement and hard work.
At present, Lin Hao is 28 years old and has become a young man with ideals. He has devoted himself to agriculture, tourism and other industries, and is committed to promoting the development and construction of his hometown.
Although the glory of the past is no longer there, his life course shows us that everyone should move forward steadily and strive to pursue their ideals.
In general, as a "little hero" who emerged from the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, Lin Hao's story has deeply moved people of all ethnic groups across the country.
Although he lost his way, he eventually found the right path in life again.
Although he did not achieve great fame, he demonstrated his persistent pursuit of ideals and society with his practical actions.
An ordinary person can also live a brilliant life through his own efforts.
Conclusion.
Lin Hao's life journey is full of twists and turns and hardships.
However, it was these setbacks and trials along the way that shaped his simple, sincere, and kind character.
Today, Lin Hao has emerged from the trough of his life and is showing his youthful vitality in the sunshine again.
Lin Hao explained to us through his actions that everyone should have dreams, but they must be down-to-earth and rely on their own efforts to realize their dreams.
Only in this way can life shine with its unique brilliance.
Lin Hao's life journey records the process of a child who was once hailed as a "little hero" from glory to loss, to rediscovering faith, and finally shining in the ordinary.
Lin Hao used practical actions to interpret the spirit of unremitting pursuit and struggle, proving that everyone can create a brilliant life through their own efforts.
Lin Hao's story inspires us that no matter what difficulties we face, we should persist in our dreams and move forward steadily, so that we can regain the light of life.
