Singer Recounts Trauma of Boyfriend's Death, Insensitive Question

Taiwanese singer Su Pei recently shared a deeply personal story about the enduring pain of losing her boyfriend, Yang Jizhang, who died in a 1992 bombing. Yang, a police officer, was only 24 when he was killed in the "McDonald's bombing." Su Pei, then a rising "jade singer," was in the midst of promoting her album when she received the devastating news.

She recounted how she rushed to the hospital after hearing about the incident but waited for over an hour, only to receive the tragic confirmation of her boyfriend's death. The grief was overwhelming for everyone present.

Despite her profound sorrow, Su Pei tried to maintain a professional demeanor during her album promotion. However, before a campus concert, a colleague confronted her, asking insensitively, "How can you be so happy?" This question shattered Su Pei's composure, leading her to break down in tears in a restroom and struggle to perform.

Though colleagues offered comfort and she managed to complete her performance, the memory of that insensitive question and the loss of Yang Jizhang continue to haunt her 34 years later. The incident highlights the profound emotional impact of tragedy, especially when compounded by a lack of understanding from others.

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You how can you be so happy?