(Photo/Huaxi Metropolis Daily Photo)
If doctors could not bring back his wife back to him, his wife might as well bring life back to those who have not run out of hope, or time.
He decided to donate her organs, amid shock and confusion from Wang's family – her liver and kidneys would be given away to save other people's lives.
"I have planned our future," a sorrowful Luo told Huaxi Metropolis Daily, a local newspaper. "Some of her organs will be transplanted to help others. For us, her life will continue".
China allows family members of a patient declared brain dead to donate their organs after signing documents permitting the transfer.
Friday was the last farewell between Wang and her tearful family. Later in the day, her organs were found to match three patients, enlivening them and resuscitating Luo's hopes that his wife's death was not in vain.
The bittersweet story revived netizens' faith in humanity and breathed life into online discussions about selflessness and the meaning of love.
"He is an admirable husband. Although his beloved one was gone, she will save others' lives. Both are good people," a user who goes by the name @kxingfuzijizaok commented on China's Twitter-like Weibo.
"You never know what comes first: tomorrow or death. (We need to) cherish the people we love," @mengxiangyuxianshidechajumy stated.
