Renting a house and marrying the landla.dy, a 20-year-old man became a billionaire overnight, owning a series of real estates in the city center.

Did he change his life by marrying a wealthy woman or through true love that defies age boundaries?

The love story between a young man and a woman 20 years older than him has caught widespread attention in China. There are mixed opinions surrounding their relationship, ranging from well wishes to suspicions about the true motives behind their marriage.

A "Brother-Sister" Love Story Born from a Rental House

Recently, as the real estate market in Shenzhen, China, warmed up, a young man unexpectedly gained fame on social media. The reason? He married a landlady who was 20 years older than him. As a result, despite being very young, he now owns a vast fortune that includes several luxury villas, becoming a real estate tycoon and achieving financial freedom before the age of 30.

The young man, known as Dong Shan, moved to Shenzhen in 2018 after leaving the army. There, he met Ms. Wu, the owner of an apartment he intended to rent through a real estate agency. At the time, Dong Shan was just over 20 years old, while Ms. Wu had been through a failed marriage and was raising two young children. Ms. Wu owned several rental properties in Shenzhen. Dong Shan liked one of her apartments and quickly signed a rental contract, thus beginning their relationship as landlord and tenant.

Soon, due to issues related to the rent payment and the use of the apartment, they started to communicate more regularly. Dong Shan was polite, and Ms. Wu, a kind-hearted landlady, was always ready to help him with any issues. Over time, their understanding and frequent conversations gradually led to feelings of affection.

True Love Beyond Age Barriers

After some time, Ms. Wu occasionally visited Dong Shan under the pretext of checking the condition of the rental apartment. Every time Dong Shan went back to his hometown, he would bring local specialties as gifts for Ms. Wu. To show his appreciation, Ms. Wu invited him to dinner, and then he invited her to go see a movie. Over time, Dong Shan’s feelings for Ms. Wu, who was 20 years older than him, deepened.

However, when Dong Shan confided in his friends about wanting to date Ms. Wu, a woman 20 years his senior and a divorcee, all his friends advised him to think carefully. Despite their concerns, Dong Shan remained determined to pursue Ms. Wu. Initially, Ms. Wu was hesitant about their "sister-brother" relationship. But due to Dong Shan's persistence and sincerity, she eventually agreed to give him a chance.

In 2021, Dong Shan and Ms. Wu officially went public with their relationship. A month later, during a conversation, Ms. Wu shared with Dong Shan that she and her ex-husband had never taken wedding photos. Immediately, Dong Shan took her to have a Chinese-style wedding photo shoot, which deeply moved Ms. Wu.

Now, after three years together, they’ve weathered many ups and downs, but their love remains as strong as ever. Ms. Wu, once skeptical about true love, has found sincerity and care in Dong Shan. She dismissed her doubts and fears and bravely entered into this “sister-brother” love. Ms. Wu shared, “I’ve met the right person, someone who can turn my imagined idea of love into reality.”

Changed Life Through Marrying a Rich Woman or True Love?

Recently, with the Shenzhen real estate market heating up again, the love story of this "landlady-tenant" couple has once again become a hot topic on social media. People have shared their well wishes for the couple, while others have questioned the true motives behind the relationship.

Many netizens, after watching videos of their everyday life, wished them well. From these moments, it was clear that their love was not as calculated as some might have assumed. Both shared similar life views and were optimistic and positive individuals. The age gap was bridged by their emotional connection. For them, as long as they truly loved each other, age was just a number.

However, some critics argue that it is hard to believe that a young man marrying an older woman who owns many rental properties has no ulterior motives. From the videos shared by the couple, Ms. Wu appears to be a successful woman with a career and multiple properties in Shenzhen. Meanwhile, Dong Shan, in his 20s, often boasts about his love life, which led some to label him as a “kept man.”

Some even openly called Dong Shan a “gold-digger,” marrying a wealthy woman to “live comfortably.” Others suggested that if he were their son, they would definitely oppose such a relationship. In the comments under their videos, many older, divorced, or single women expressed a desire to have a "sister-brother" relationship like theirs.

Times have changed, and love is no longer bound by age. More and more women are becoming financially independent and strong in their decisions about their happiness. Whether it’s love or marriage, ultimately, it’s a matter between two people, and the opinions of others don’t matter as long as they feel it’s right for them.

Wishing all those in love around the world a happy ending. The young man marrying a woman 20 years older who has been divorced is no longer surprising. Time will be the ultimate judge for everything!