Lin Xiaofen (R) and her boyfriend have another kind of relationship – blood receiver and donor. [Photo from the web]

Couple finds unexpected link in blood donation

"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get." As Forrest Gump said, fate is an uncertain, magical thing. In an extraordinary case of blood donation, the fates of the donor and the beneficiary became closely tied together.

Nine years ago, Lin Xiaofen went to a hospital in Taipei after getting very sick. She fell into coma and suffered massive blood loss. She was only able to make a narrow escape after receiving a large blood donation.

Recently, Lin shared the experience with her boyfriend Lian Zhicheng. The man, who is a frequent blood donor, jokingly asked: "Maybe it is my blood?"

Curiously, Lin checked the records of the hospital where she received the blood. To her surprise, the donor who gave out his blood to her nine years ago was really her current boyfriend.

After knowing this, Lian said humorously: "Go donate your blood now, because you have a chance to bring a wife home."