东北父亲为患病幼子来密云摆摊，北京人用一杯杯咖啡筑起避风港Northeastern father sets up stall in Miyun for sick child, Beijing residents build shelter with cups of coffee
芃芃8岁，见过他的人都说和父亲杜欣是一个模子刻出来的，不仅眉眼长得像，性格也一样，爷俩都爱笑。2025年3月，杜欣开着那辆买回来的二手车，拉着患有脑瘫的芃芃从老家黑龙江抚远市启程，在河南将车辆改成咖啡售卖车后，一路向北。咖啡车外观很旧，但车内新装的地板、做咖啡的家当锃光瓦亮，芃芃坐在专属座椅上咧嘴直笑。
一年多以前，杜欣没有想过自己和儿子会在北京生活，他原本想做“候鸟”，带着生病的儿子看看外面的世界，一路卖着咖啡，养活自己和儿子，走到哪儿算哪儿。2025年5月，父子俩在密云石马峪大坝旁暂歇，但没想到，从此这里便多了一个名为“欣·哲咖啡父子”的摊位。在北京仅仅几个月的时间，有人为他让出摊位，有人提供免费的栖身之所，还有康复中心伸出援手，免费为孩子进行康复训练，更多人从北京各处赶来照顾杜欣的生意……咖啡父子在北京停下来了。
在短视频里，他记录着来自四面八方的善意，也记录着和儿子的生活瞬间，父子俩脸贴脸，笑得舒心。前段时间，杜欣把和儿子的故事写成歌词，用AI创作成歌曲，歌词这样写道：“密云水蓝得像梦一样，我的咖啡车停在岸旁，8岁的你坐在轮椅上看夕阳……”
康复花光积蓄，带儿子开启“候鸟”生活
初夏的密云石马峪大坝旁的一处空地上，一辆漆面斑驳、车龄已有14年的旧汽车静静停靠在路边，车载咖啡机正在运转。车后座里，芃芃半躺在专属座椅上，圆溜溜的眼睛一眨不眨盯着平板里的新闻画面，小手不时划动屏幕。车里，杜欣手脚麻利地制作咖啡，萃取、放冰块、装杯，迎接着往来的骑行客与游人。他不时抬头看一眼儿子，看着芃芃小手在屏幕上划动，杜欣特别欣慰：“这是我们最近新掌握的本事，儿子自主地去划动屏幕刷视频，说明他的小脑袋在成长。”
咖啡车里，芃芃半躺在座椅上，小手刷着视频。新京报记者 王巍 摄
8年前的冬天，芃芃出生在黑龙江抚远市，芃芃的母亲孕期并发症缠身，怀孕七个月零十四天，不得不提前剖宫产。小家伙落地时仅有三斤六两，身子弱得像一团棉花，没几日就突发胃与消化道大出血，肠胃根本无法吸收营养液。短短五天，襁褓里的婴儿瘦到只剩两斤八两。那几天，杜欣往返于医院25楼产科与26楼新生儿ICU之间，一层层楼梯踩得心慌。他整天守在楼道内，最怕听到医生喊他去签字。五天里，他签了七张病危通知书。
好不容易闯过鬼门关，芃芃被确诊为脑瘫。从此，康复训练成了父子二人生活的全部，一晃便是七年。七年里，家里的积蓄像流水一般花得干干净净。屋漏偏逢连夜雨，杜欣74岁的父亲突发脑梗，行动不便，70岁的母亲守在床前照顾。
日子本就艰难，2025年开春，芃芃的状态陡然变差。杜欣觉得，不能再让家人操心自己和芃芃，同时，他也想带着孩子走出去，去看看外面的世界，也许对儿子的康复会有些帮助。
可生计难题横在眼前。芃芃无法正常说话，情绪上来便会哭闹，时刻需要人照看。杜欣最先想过摆摊卖煎饼，可揉面、摊饼、翻面，一套流程下来要四五分钟，若是孩子突然闹起来，他根本分身乏术。思来想去，杜欣想起自己从前卖过咖啡，制作一杯咖啡不过一分钟，哪怕芃芃突发状况，他也能立刻停下手头活计去安抚。
一个大胆的念头就此成型，杜欣决定买下一辆旧车，改装成移动咖啡车，带着儿子做“候鸟”，循着温暖的气候四处行走，以卖咖啡谋生。他掏空身上最后一点积蓄，买下这辆饱经风霜的14年老车。2025年3月9日，芃芃在抚远的最后一节康复课费用花尽，3月10日，杜欣载着芃芃，一脚油门开启“候鸟”生活。
黑暗中的一束光：一杯咖啡传递陌生人善意
杜欣把第一站定在了河南许昌。那里有相识多年的小兄弟，也有工具和场地，能帮他完成车辆改造。千里奔波，父子二人抵达许昌。车辆改装，杜欣亲力亲为。“芃芃一天绝大部分时间都待在车里，我得用环保的材料，哪怕价格高出不少，也绝不将就。” 2025年4月25日，改装完毕的移动咖啡车焕然一新，狭小的车厢被划分出操作区、休息区，芃芃的专属座位柔软又安全。
车改装好了，但杜欣心里没底，围着孩子康复打转了七年，他早已和外界谋生的生活脱节。4月29 日，杜欣鼓起勇气发布第一条短视频，他在视频里说：“世界不只有医院和家，买不起房车，就造一个家。”
“五一”前后，中原大地草木葱茏，气候适宜。杜欣决定驾车从许昌北上，但去哪儿他还没打定主意。行至一处高速服务区，他停下车休整。车子刚停稳，后方一辆私家车准备驶离，副驾上的女子抬眼一望，当即拉住了正要开车的丈夫：“等一下，这辆车我在短视频里刷到过。”
女子快步走上前，笑着提出想买一杯咖啡。杜欣连忙摆手解释：“我只是停下来歇脚，机器还没预热，商用咖啡机启动要等十多分钟呢。”“没关系，我们等一等。”夫妻俩和杜欣拉起家常，也聊着芃芃的近况。
十余分钟后，一杯香气浓郁的咖啡递到女子手中。扫码付款时，对方直接转来100元。那一刻，杜欣愣在了原地。彼时的他早已身无分文，车子加油全靠信用卡支撑，每月只能勉强偿还最低还款。这100元不是简单的营收，而是坠入黑暗时的一束光。
“那一瞬间，我觉得心里一下子敞亮了，我们父子俩又有希望了。我不知道怎么表达，只能一直说‘谢谢’。”现在回想起来，杜欣依旧心绪难平。这第一杯咖啡是一份素昧平生的善意，让他重新拥有了前行的勇气。
离开河南，汽车一路向北驶入天津，杜欣先后在塘沽服务区和天津极地海洋公园门口卖过咖啡，赚取一些生活费。但下一步去哪儿，他依然没主意。
这时，一位在天津认识的朋友建议杜欣，“去密云吧，那里骑行爱好者很多，咖啡生意会好一些。”
女摊主让出摊位：“你安心在这儿做生意就好”
2025年5月6日，父子咖啡车驶进密云。人生地不熟的杜欣开着车四处寻找合适的出摊点位。他最先看中左堤路一处垂钓爱好者扎堆的河边，鱼竿一排排立在岸边，人挺多。可整整一天，他守着咖啡车从清晨等到日暮，车旁人来人往，却没有卖出一杯咖啡。
一位常年在此垂钓的老大哥看在眼里，收竿时特意走到车边提醒：“小伙子，在这卖咖啡不行，不如去石马峪大坝试试，那里游人、骑手多，氛围也好。”杜欣连声道谢。
5月7日清晨，杜欣驱车来到石马峪大坝旁的一处空地。抬眼望去，坝上风和日丽，不少骑游者在此休息，附近有商户也在卖咖啡。杜欣上前询问摊主能否一同摆摊，年轻的女摊主爽朗一笑，说：“哥，你出摊吧，没问题。”看到车里的芃芃，女摊主也逗逗孩子。
刚过下午1点，女摊主便收拾摊位先行离开，此后再也没有来过这里。杜欣心里十分过意不去，特意发微信给对方：“妹子，你尽管过来，不用顾及我。”女孩却回道：“哥，你安心在这儿做生意就好。”自此，石马峪大坝旁总能看到杜欣父子和他们的咖啡车。
2026年6月8日11点半，杜欣像往常一样，载着刚刚做完康复训练的芃芃抵达石马峪大坝。他停稳车辆，麻利地打开车门、展开侧边遮阳帘，挂好简易宣传布帘，接通咖啡机电源，咖啡摊开始出摊了。
不多时，两辆摩托车缓缓驶来，老顾客小淳和小田停下车。“杜哥，两杯冰美式。”两人熟络地打着招呼。家住溪翁庄镇的小淳和小田一年前骑行路过这里，偶然结识杜欣父子，从此他们便成了常客。从前不爱喝咖啡的两个年轻人，如今爱上了这一口醇香。“杜哥一个人带孩子太不容易，我们有空就过来，帮衬一下生意。”
往来的骑行骑手、自驾游客，不少人刷到过父子咖啡车的视频，认出这辆特别的旧车。有人停下车，挥手致意，竖起大拇指高声呐喊：“加油！你们一定越来越好。”
除了卖咖啡，杜欣坚持用短视频记录日常：镜头里有咕嘟作响的咖啡机，有芃芃天真的笑脸，也有父子俩简单的三餐。视频传开后，越来越多的网友专程来到大坝，有东城、西城、朝阳、海淀的，有石景山、顺义、房山、门头沟的……有人一大早从大兴骑两个半小时摩托车来密云支持杜欣的生意。
杜欣记不住一张张脸庞，只能在视频里道一声感谢。还有几位年轻姑娘，成了这里的常客。隔三岔五，她们就骑着车来到坝上，点一杯咖啡，掏出随身带来的零食、玩具给芃芃，轻声细语地和孩子说话，哼起轻快的歌曲。
“铺天盖地的关爱让我受宠若惊”
北京的夏天不凉快， 2025年8月，杜欣咬咬牙，在密云租下一间狭小的单间，孩子有了能洗澡、安稳乘凉的小窝，每晚都能睡个舒坦觉。
进入9月份，又一位热心密云网友向杜欣伸出援手，他主动邀请父子二人搬去自家住宅生活。“那房子原本是出租，后来这网友也不出租了，让我跟孩子免费住。”杜欣说，房子在一层，装有地暖，门前空地宽敞，车辆停放也十分方便。考虑到孩子的生活，犹豫再三，杜欣接受了这份好意。9月末，杜欣和芃芃搬进新家。
之前，这位热心的网友常来照顾杜欣的生意，杜欣搬进新家后，对方却渐渐不再露面。杜欣心里过意不去，时常主动发去微信问候，半开玩笑地说道：“你怎么不来了？不怕我把家里的东西卷走‘跑路’？”对方回复：“你踏踏实实带着孩子过日子就行，我一切都好。”
杜欣说，曾经的自己房无一间、地无一垄，生活好像走到绝境。如今突如其来的关爱铺天盖地，让他受宠若惊。之前有自媒体博主主动联系，杜欣甚至下意识警惕，生怕遇上骗子。如今再谈起这段经历，他满是感激。
专业康复团队伸援手：“最大心愿就是看孩子站起来”
尽管日子在密云逐渐步入正轨，但芃芃的身体却依然不见好转。2025年8月末，芃芃四肢出现明显的肌肉萎缩，胸骨塌陷，整日蔫蔫地靠在座椅上，提不起半点精神。杜欣看在眼里，急在心里，整夜整夜睡不着觉。
就在他一筹莫展之时，位于密云的阳光星语儿童康复中心负责人高杨刷到了杜欣的短视频，他当即带着妻子和专业康复团队去看望孩子。一行人仔细查看芃芃的身体状态，细致评估。“杜哥，把孩子交给我，我们免费给芃芃做康复训练，你放心吧。”这句话像一颗定心丸，让杜欣悬了许久的心终于落地。
杜欣带孩子到康复中心进行训练。新京报记者 王巍 摄
2026年6月8日上午9点，康复训练中心院内，杜欣像往常一样弯腰将芃芃从车上抱起，高高举过肩头。芃芃趴在爸爸宽厚的肩膀上，眉眼弯弯，发出欢快的咿呀声。走进康复教室，康复师们纷纷笑着打招呼：“芃芃来啦，今天开心吗？”小家伙无法开口说话，笑，是他表达心情的方式。杜欣小心翼翼地把孩子放到柔软的康复室地垫上，随后轻轻带上房门，安静地在门外等候。
康复室铺着柔软的彩色地垫，阳光照亮整个房间。康复师们陪伴芃芃训练近一年，早已摸透了孩子的小情绪：训练时，只要杜欣从门口走过却没有看孩子，芃芃就会闹起小脾气。为了让孩子专心训练，每堂课期间，杜欣都会悄悄退到走廊角落，安静等候，从不轻易探头张望。压腿、拉伸、关节活动……康复师们用温暖的大手握着孩子小小的膝盖、胳膊、肩膀，一点点训练。
康复训练有了效果。一次训练中，芃芃尝试着独自坐起身。这个微小的进步，让在场所有康复师又惊又喜。“我最大的心愿，就是看着芃芃站起来。”高杨说。
康复师帮助芃芃进行训练。新京报记者 王巍 摄
“我会一直坚持下去，等脑机接口技术落地”
如今，杜欣规划了“两条腿走路”的生活方向：一边经营咖啡生意，一边运营短视频。“芃芃长期的康复治疗需要源源不断的资金支撑，两条‘腿’相互依托，多一份保障。另外，等我老了，再回头翻看这些视频，应该挺有趣。”
谈及未来，杜欣的眼睛亮了。他一直密切关注着医学前沿，得知针对脑瘫群体的脑机接口技术不断突破，逐步走向成熟，这让他看到了希望。“我会一直坚持下去，等着技术落地，等到孩子用上脑机接口的技术。”
他心中揣着愿望，一是努力攒钱，给孩子的康复铺好路，二是有稳定的咖啡摊位，更加踏实地生活。
记者从密云区溪翁庄镇了解到，考虑到杜欣父子的实际困难，渔街一家餐饮企业主动提出为杜欣提供固定场所开展经营，但后续因饭店合作转让未能实现，溪翁庄镇一直与杜欣保持沟通，为其提供帮助。记者从密云区市场监管局也了解到，将提供相应的支持与协助。
新京报记者 吴婷婷
编辑 张磊 校对 李立军
Peng Peng is 8 years old, and those who have met him say that his father Du Xin is carved from the same mold. Not only do they have similar eyebrows and eyes, but their personalities are also the same. Both of them love to laugh. In March 2025, Du Xin drove the second-hand car she had bought and pulled Peng Peng, who had cerebral palsy, from her hometown of Fuyuan City, Heilongjiang Province. After converting the vehicle into a coffee selling car in Henan, she headed north. The appearance of the coffee cart is very old, but the newly installed floor and coffee making belongings inside the car are shiny and shiny. Peng Peng sits in the exclusive seat and smiles.
More than a year ago, Du Xin never thought that he and his son would live in Beijing. He originally wanted to be a "migratory bird", taking his sick son to see the outside world, selling coffee all the way, supporting himself and his son, and doing whatever he went. In May 2025, the father and son took a break next to the Shimayu Dam in Miyun, but unexpectedly, a stall called "Xin Zhe Coffee Father and Son" was added here from then on. In just a few months in Beijing, some people gave up their stalls for him, some provided free shelter, and rehabilitation centers extended a helping hand to provide free rehabilitation training for children. More people came from all over Beijing to take care of Du Xin's business... Coffee father and son stopped in Beijing.
In the short video, he recorded the goodwill from all directions, as well as the moments of his life with his son. The father and son faced each other and smiled contentedly. A while ago, Du Xin wrote lyrics about her story with her son and used AI to create a song. The lyrics read: "The water in Miyun is as blue as a dream, my coffee truck is parked by the shore, and you, who are 8 years old, are sitting in a wheelchair watching the sunset
Recovering and spending all savings, starting a 'migratory bird' life with son
On a vacant land next to the Shimayu Dam in Miyun in early summer, an old car with a mottled paint surface and a 14 year old car parked quietly on the roadside, and the car mounted coffee machine was running. In the back seat of the car, Peng Peng was half lying in her exclusive seat, her round eyes staring at the news screen on the tablet without blinking, and her small hands occasionally swiping the screen. In the car, Du Xin deftly made coffee, extracting, adding ice cubes, and filling cups, welcoming cyclists and tourists coming and going. He occasionally looked up at his son and watched Peng Peng's small hands swipe on the screen. Du Xin was particularly pleased and said, "This is a new skill we have recently mastered. My son's ability to swipe the screen and watch videos independently shows that his little head is growing
In the coffee cart, Peng Peng was half lying on the seat, her small hands scrolling through the video. Photo by Wang Wei, a reporter from the Beijing News
Eight years ago in winter, Peng Peng was born in Fuyuan City, Heilongjiang Province. Peng Peng's mother was plagued by complications during pregnancy and had to undergo an early cesarean section at seven months and fourteen days. When the little one landed, he weighed only three pounds and six taels, and his body was as weak as a ball of cotton. Within a few days, he suddenly experienced heavy bleeding in his stomach and digestive tract, and his stomach was unable to absorb nutrients. In just five days, the baby in the swaddling clothes has lost weight to only two pounds and eight taels. During those days, Du Xin shuttled back and forth between the obstetrics department on the 25th floor and the neonatal ICU on the 26th floor of the hospital, feeling anxious as she stepped on layers of stairs. He stays in the hallway all day, afraid of hearing the doctor call him to sign. In five days, he signed seven critical illness notices.
After finally breaking through the gates of hell, Peng Peng was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. From then on, rehabilitation training became the entire life of the father and son, and in a blink of an eye, it was seven years. Over the past seven years, our family's savings have been spent like running water. Due to a leaking roof and continuous rain, Du Xin's 74 year old father suffered a sudden stroke and had difficulty moving around, while her 70 year old mother stayed by the bed to take care of him.
Days are already difficult, and in the spring of 2025, Peng Peng's condition will suddenly deteriorate. Du Xin felt that he could no longer let his family worry about him and Peng Peng. At the same time, he also wanted to take his child out and see the outside world, which might be helpful for his son's recovery.
The problem of livelihood is right in front of us. Peng Peng is unable to speak normally and tends to cry emotionally, requiring constant attention. Du Xin first thought of setting up a stall to sell pancakes. He could knead the dough, spread the pancakes, and flip them over. The process would take four or five minutes, and if the child suddenly started making a fuss, he would be completely helpless. Thinking back and forth, Du Xin remembered that she had sold coffee before, and it only took a minute to make a cup of coffee. Even if Peng Peng had an unexpected situation, he could immediately stop his work to appease her.
A bold idea took shape, and Du Xin decided to buy an old car, convert it into a mobile coffee truck, and take her son to be a "migratory bird", walking around in the warm climate to make a living by selling coffee. He emptied his last bit of savings and bought this weathered 14-year-old car. On March 9, 2025, Peng Peng spent all the money on her last rehabilitation class in Fuyuan. On March 10, Du Xin drove Peng Peng and kicked on the "migratory bird" lifestyle.
A beam of light in the darkness: A cup of coffee conveys kindness to strangers
Du Xin has set her first stop at Xuchang, Henan. There are young brothers who have known each other for many years, as well as tools and venues that can help him complete vehicle renovations. After traveling thousands of miles, the father and son arrived in Xuchang. Du Xin personally carried out the vehicle modification. Peng Peng spends most of his day in the car, and I have to use environmentally friendly materials. Even if the price is much higher, I will never compromise. "On April 25, 2025, the renovated mobile coffee truck was completely refreshed, with the narrow compartment divided into an operating area and a rest area. Peng Peng's exclusive seats were soft and safe.
The car has been modified, but Du Xin is unsure. After seven years of focusing on his child's recovery, he has long been disconnected from the outside world's livelihood. On April 29th, Du Xin gathered the courage to release his first short video, in which he said, "There are more than just hospitals and homes in the world. If you can't afford a RV, just build a home
Around the May Day holiday, the Central Plains were covered in lush vegetation and had a suitable climate. Du Xin has decided to drive north from Xuchang, but he hasn't made up his mind where to go yet. Arriving at a highway service area, he stopped the car to rest. As soon as the car came to a complete stop, a private car behind was about to leave. The woman in the passenger seat looked up and immediately grabbed her husband who was about to drive, saying, "Wait a minute, I saw this car in a short video
The woman walked up quickly and smiled, expressing her desire to buy a cup of coffee. Du Xin quickly waved her hand and explained, "I just stopped to rest. The machine hasn't warmed up yet, and it takes more than ten minutes for a commercial coffee machine to start." "It's okay, let's wait." The couple chatted with Du Xin about Peng Peng's recent situation.
More than ten minutes later, a cup of coffee with a strong aroma was handed to the woman. When scanning the code for payment, the other party directly transfers 100 yuan. At that moment, Du Xin froze in place. At that time, he was already penniless, relying solely on credit cards to refuel his car, and could only barely repay the minimum monthly payments. This 100 yuan is not simply revenue, but a beam of light when falling into darkness.
At that moment, I felt my heart suddenly brighten up, and we father and son had hope again. I didn't know how to express it, so I could only keep saying 'thank you'. Looking back now, Du Xin still couldn't calm down. This first cup of coffee was a kindness he had never met before, which gave him the courage to move forward again.
Leaving Henan, the car drove north into Tianjin, and Du Xin sold coffee at Tanggu Service Area and the entrance of Tianjin Polar Ocean Park to earn some living expenses. But he still has no idea where to go next.
At this point, a friend I met in Tianjin suggested Du Xin, "Go to Miyun, where there are many cycling enthusiasts and the coffee business will be better
The female vendor stepped out of the stall and said, "Just focus on doing business here
On May 6, 2025, the father son coffee truck drove into Miyun. Du Xin, who was unfamiliar with the place, drove around looking for a suitable stall location. He first set his sights on a riverbank on Zuodi Road where fishing enthusiasts gathered, with rows of fishing rods standing on the shore and many people. But for the whole day, he guarded the coffee cart from early morning until dusk, with people coming and going around, but he didn't sell a cup of coffee.
A big brother who has been fishing here all year round noticed and walked to the side of the car to remind him, "Young man, it's not good to sell coffee here. Why don't you try Shimayu Dam? There are many tourists and riders there, and the atmosphere is good." Du Xin thanked him repeatedly.
On the morning of May 7th, Du Xin drove to an open space next to the Shimayu Dam. Looking up, the wind and sun are beautiful on the dam, and many cyclists are resting here. There are also nearby merchants selling coffee. Du Xin approached the vendor and asked if they could set up a stall together. The young female vendor smiled heartily and said, "Brother, you can set up a stall, no problem." Seeing Peng Peng in the car, the female vendor also teased the child.
Just after 1 pm, the female vendor tidied up her stall and left first, never coming here again. Du Xin felt very guilty in her heart and sent a WeChat message to the other party, saying, "Sister, come over and don't worry about me." The girl replied, "Brother, just focus on doing business here." From then on, Du Xin and his son and their coffee truck could always be seen next to the Shimayu Dam.
At 11:30 on June 8, 2026, Du Xin arrived at Shimayu Dam as usual, carrying Peng Peng who had just completed rehabilitation training. He parked the vehicle steadily, quickly opened the car door, unfolded the side sunshade, hung up the simple promotional cloth curtain, turned on the power of the coffee machine, and the coffee stall began to open.
Before long, two motorcycles slowly approached and old customers Xiaochun and Xiaotian stopped the car. Du Ge, two ice cream Americanos, "the two greeted each other affectionately. Xiaochun and Xiaotian, who live in Xiwengzhuang Town, rode by here a year ago and accidentally met Du Xin and his son. Since then, they have become regular visitors. Two young people who used to dislike drinking coffee have now fallen in love with this delicious taste. It's not easy for Du Ge to take care of the child alone. We can come over when we have free time to help with the business
Many cycling riders and self driving tourists who come and go have seen videos of father son coffee carts and recognized this special old car. Someone stopped the car, waved their hand in greeting, gave a thumbs up and shouted loudly, "Come on! You must be getting better and better
In addition to selling coffee, Du Xin insists on recording daily life through short videos: there are gurgling coffee machines in the camera, innocent smiling faces of Peng Peng, and simple meals for father and son. After the video spread, more and more netizens came to the dam, including those from Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Shijingshan, Shunyi, Fangshan, Mentougou... Some people rode motorcycles for two and a half hours from Daxing to Miyun early in the morning to support Du Xin's business.
Du Xin couldn't remember the faces, so she could only express her gratitude in the video. There are also several young girls who have become regulars here. Every now and then, they ride their bikes to the dam, order a cup of coffee, take out snacks and toys they brought with them for Peng Peng, speak softly to the children, and hum light and lively songs.
The overwhelming love makes me feel flattered
The summer in Beijing is not cool. In August 2025, Du Xin gritted her teeth and rented a small single room in Miyun. Her child now has a small nest where they can take a shower, enjoy the cool breeze, and sleep comfortably every night.
In September, another enthusiastic netizen from Miyun extended a helping hand to Du Xin, inviting the father and son to move to their own residence. That house was originally for rent, but later this netizen stopped renting it and let me and my child live for free, "Du Xin said. The house is on the first floor, equipped with underfloor heating, and the open space in front of the door is spacious, making it very convenient for vehicles to park. Considering the child's life, after much hesitation, Du Xin accepted this kindness. At the end of September, Du Xin and Peng Peng moved into their new home.
Previously, this enthusiastic netizen often came to take care of Du Xin's business, but after Du Xin moved into her new home, she gradually stopped showing up. Du Xin felt guilty and often took the initiative to send WeChat greetings, half jokingly saying, "Why haven't you come? Aren't you afraid I'll take away the things at home and 'run away'?" The other person replied, "Just take care of your child and live a peaceful life. I'm doing well
Du Xin said that in the past, she had no room and no land, and her life seemed to have reached a dead end. Now the sudden love is overwhelming, making him feel flattered. Previously, some self media bloggers took the initiative to contact, and Du Xin even subconsciously became wary, afraid of encountering scammers. Speaking of this experience now, he is filled with gratitude.
Professional rehabilitation team extends a helping hand: 'My biggest wish is to see my child stand up'
Although life is gradually getting on track in Miyun, Peng Peng's health still hasn't improved. At the end of August 2025, Peng Peng's limbs showed obvious muscle atrophy, sternum collapse, and he leaned back on his seat all day, unable to lift any energy. Du Xin saw it in her eyes, anxious in her heart, and couldn't sleep all night long.
Just when he was at a loss, Gao Yang, the head of Sunshine Star Language Children's Rehabilitation Center in Miyun, came across Du Xin's short video and immediately took his wife and professional rehabilitation team to visit the child. The group carefully examined Peng Peng's physical condition and made a detailed assessment. Du Ge, hand over the child to me, and we will provide free rehabilitation training for Peng Peng. Don't worry, "this sentence was like a reassurance pill, finally landing Du Xin's long held heart.
Du Xin took the child to the rehabilitation center for training. Photo by Wang Wei, a reporter from the Beijing News
At 9:00 am on June 8, 2026, in the rehabilitation training center, Du Xin bent down as usual to lift Peng Peng out of the car and raised her shoulder high. Peng Peng lay on her father's broad shoulders, with curved eyebrows and eyes, making cheerful murmurs. Entering the rehabilitation classroom, the rehabilitation therapists greeted each other with smiles, saying, "Peng Peng is here, are you happy today?" The little one couldn't speak, but smiling was his way of expressing his emotions. Du Xin carefully placed the child on the soft floor mat of the rehabilitation room, then gently brought the door and waited quietly outside.
The rehabilitation room is covered with soft colored mats, and the sunlight illuminates the entire room. The rehabilitation therapists have been accompanying Peng Peng for nearly a year of training, and have already figured out the child's little emotions: during training, whenever Du Xin walks past the door without looking at the child, Peng Peng will get angry. In order to keep the child focused on training, Du Xin would quietly retreat to the corner of the hallway during each class, wait quietly, and never easily look around. Leg compressions, stretches, joint movements... Rehabilitation therapists use warm hands to hold the child's small knees, arms, and shoulders, training little by little.
Rehabilitation training has shown results. During a training session, Peng Peng attempted to sit up alone. This small progress surprised and delighted all the rehabilitation therapists present. My biggest wish is to watch Peng Peng stand up, "Gao Yang said.
The rehabilitation therapist assisted Peng Peng in training. Photo by Wang Wei, a reporter from the Beijing News
I will persist and wait for the implementation of brain computer interface technology
Now, Du Xin has planned a life direction of "walking on two legs": running a coffee business while running short videos. Peng Peng's long-term rehabilitation treatment requires a continuous stream of financial support, with two 'legs' relying on each other, providing an additional guarantee. In addition, when I get old, it should be quite interesting to look back at these videos
Speaking of the future, Du Xin's eyes lit up. He has been closely following the forefront of medicine and has learned that brain computer interface technology for people with cerebral palsy is constantly breaking through and gradually maturing, which gives him hope. I will persist and wait for the technology to land, until my child uses brain computer interface technology
He has aspirations in his heart, one is to work hard to save money and pave the way for his child's recovery, and the other is to have a stable coffee stall and live a more down-to-earth life.
The reporter learned from Xiwengzhuang Town in Miyun District that considering the practical difficulties of Du Xin and his son, a catering enterprise in Yujie took the initiative to provide a fixed venue for Du Xin to carry out operations. However, due to the failure of the hotel cooperation transfer, Xiwengzhuang Town has been in communication with Du Xin and providing assistance. The reporter also learned from the Miyun District Market Supervision Bureau that corresponding support and assistance will be provided.
New Beijing News reporter Wu Tingting
Editor Zhang Lei proofread Li Lijun