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Baseball star Chen Chen-wei's tender care for wife after childbirth melts hearts

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rakuten Monkeys outfielder Chen Chen-wei and his wife Chiu Chiu recently welcomed their first child, a daughter.
  • Chen, nicknamed "Light Speed God of Might," has been praised for his attentive care of his wife post-surgery.
  • Photos and videos show Chen carefully assisting Chiu as she recovers, drawing warm reactions from fans.

Rakuten Monkeys outfielder Chen Chen-wei, known for his speed on the baseball field, is now being celebrated for his gentle care at home. The player, nicknamed "Light Speed God of Might," and his wife Chiu Chiu, who registered their marriage last year, recently became new parents to a baby daughter.

Exclusive '98 nurse is so thoughtful

โ€” Chiu ChiuChiu's social media post describing her husband's care after her C-section.

Chiu shared a touching moment on social media, posting a video of Chen assisting her as she took her first steps after a Cesarean section. She captioned the post, "Exclusive '98 nurse is so thoughtful," tagging Chen's account. The clip shows Chen carefully supporting his wife as they slowly walk, a stark contrast to his usual on-field dynamism.

The moment 'Light Speed God of Might' slowed down

โ€” NetizenA fan's comment on social media reacting to Chen Chen-wei's gentle assistance of his wife.

Fans reacted with delight to the tender scene, with comments like "The moment 'Light Speed God of Might' slowed down" and "He's a thoughtful, good teammate." The video captures the couple moving slowly together, with Chiu playfully remarking that they looked like they were dancing tango or waltz. She expressed her amusement, trying to suppress laughter to avoid pain from her surgical wound.

He's a thoughtful, good teammate.

โ€” NetizenAnother fan's comment praising Chen Chen-wei's supportive role.

The heartwarming display of marital devotion and new parenthood has charmed many, highlighting a different side of the baseball star. The couple's journey into parenthood is being closely followed, with this intimate glimpse into their recovery process earning widespread admiration.

Walking one or two times, I really felt it was too cute, we seemed to be dancing tango, waltz, cha-cha. It made me want to laugh the whole time but I had to hold it back (for fear of wound pain), and I kept telling my husband not to make me laugh.

โ€” Chiu ChiuChiu's description of the experience of walking with her husband after surgery.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.