On December 6, Li Yapeng posted a 17-minute video on his personal social media account, filming his journey from Chengdu to Yongchang City in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang, Sichuan, where he finally met a young woman named Zhou Chunyan.
The moment the two met, Chunyan burst into tears as Li Yapeng hugged her tightly, asking her about her work and life with visible emotion on her face. During the reunion, Li called her his “fourth daughter”, surprising many viewers. Until now, Li Yapeng was publicly known to have three daughters: Dou Jingtong, Li Yan, and Xia Xia, making the identity of this “fourth daughter” particularly intriguing.
According to Li Yapeng, his relationship with Chunyan began during the devastating Sichuan earthquake of 2008. At that time, Chunyan was only 16 years old and a student at Beichuan Middle School. Although she initially survived the earthquake, she returned to the collapsed classroom to help rescue her classmates and later became trapped under the rubble. After she was pulled from the rubble, doctors were forced to amputate both of her legs below the knees to save her life.
The Smile Angel Foundation, founded by Li Yapeng and singer Faye Wong, responded quickly by sending volunteer doctors to the disaster zone. Chunyan and two other seriously injured girls were transferred to Beijing for treatment. The foundation covered all of Chunyan’s medical and rehabilitation expenses. He underwent nearly ten surgeries before returning to his hometown and resuming his studies at Beichuan Middle School.
Over the years, Li Yapeng has continued to keep his promise to support her. Through persistent effort and determination, Chunyan was admitted to the Department of Computer Science of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. After graduation, Li even invited her to work in Beijing and offered her a position at the foundation. However, he refused, saying, “I don’t want to bother Uncle Li anymore, and I can’t bear to leave my family in Beichuan.”
In early March, Chunyan wrote a handwritten letter to Li Yapeng, expressing his gratitude: “Since the 2008 earthquake, we have known each other for more than ten years. Your care and concern have warmed my heart and helped me slowly heal from those shattered years.” He affectionately called him “Uncle Li” and added, “In my heart, you will always be the elder I respect the most.”
According to QQ, Li Yapeng’s life has gone through many ups and downs over the past 17 years. He faced career fluctuations and severe financial difficulties. In 2023, a court limited his high-level spending after a project in Lijiang failed. In October 2025, he was reportedly ordered to repay millions of dollars in debt. Despite these challenges, Li never stopped caring for Chunyan, continuously supporting her with medical care, education and job opportunities.
Born in 1971, Li Yapeng is a well-known Chinese entertainment star, famous for classic dramas such as Legend of the Condor Heroes. He has previously dated several prominent celebrities including Zhou Xun and Faye Wong. Li married Faye Wong in 2005, divorced in 2013, and they have a daughter, Li Yan. In 2022, he married actress Hai Ha Jinxi and welcomed another daughter, Xia Xia. The couple recently divorced.
Sources: Ngoisao
