Chinese delivery man and American teacher's love story has amazed the internet: It all began in a lift

Imagine this: you order noodles. A courier arrives. You lock eyes in the elevator, he blurts out “Hello, I love you,” you laugh, and five months later, you’re married. Nope, it’s not a rom-com script.

It’s the real-life love story of Liu, a 27-year-old food courier in Shenyang, China, and Hannah Harris, a 30-year-old American kindergarten teacher from Alabama, SCMP reported.

When love knows no language barrier

Liu had exactly two English phrases in his vocab when he first met Hannah, “hello” and “I love you.” And that’s what he went with, right there in the lift. Why? “I do not speak much English, so I just said, ‘Hello, I love you,’” Liu confessed. Hannah laughed, not because it was tacky, but because it was heartfelt.

And that was their real meet-cute.From that chance elevator moment in November, sparks flew. They swapped contacts, and thanks to translation apps and help from each other, Liu teaching Hannah Chinese, Hannah helping Liu with English, they took their connection from lifts to real life. Liu sent her videos of cooking, rollerblading, and fuzzy cat snapshots. Hannah introduced him to nursery classroom mischief and playground laughs.

Weekends turned into shared deliveries, exploring villages outside Shenyang, and genuine companionship. Despite the language barrier, they found a language in common: good food, animals, and adventure.Liu knew pretty fast that this was it. In January, he popped the question, diamond ring and heartfelt vow included, at an underground station. He explained, “Although we’ve known each other for a short time, I feel she’s the one.”

Months later, they tied the knot in Liu’s hometown, all while Hannah’s parents sent their blessings via video from the U.S.Tonight? They’re back home, sharing meals, laughter, and language lessons (five words a day in each language). They cohabitate with their plush pup, Pudding, and work on a shared dream: Liu wants to take Hannah all over China, and Hannah dreams of becoming an author—Liu fully supports her.So why did this story become a global hit? Beyond the cute lift moment, it scratches that universal itch for connection, spontaneity, and kindness. Folks online poured their love:Some praised his bold, romantic proposal. Others just couldn’t resist the story’s sweetness—or the puppy.The story clocked millions of views across social media in no time.Liu and Hannah aren’t just an emoji-worthy viral love story—they’re proof that chance sparks, when nurtured, can become something magical. From a lift in Shenyang to a lifetime of togetherness, this story reminds us: the best romances aren’t plotted. They’re lived—in noodles, awkward words, hearts, and confidence to just say it—even if “it” is “I love you.”