Once a restless playboy, Wang Xiaofei has transformed into a devoted family man, prioritizing his kids' growth and peaceful family life over meaningless应酬, finding true fulfillment in small warm daily moments.
Wang Xiaofei, who had just flown back to Beijing from France on September 13, didn’t even have time to take off his shoes before he walked in; he crouched down next to the sofa and snapped a photo of his six-month-old son grinning from ear to ear.
This is the third time in the past three months that he has publicly shared a recent photo of his young son.
A few years ago, everyone in the industry knew he was a somewhat notorious playboy in Beijing. In the early days of his startup, he was busy chasing business deals and attending social engagements—his schedule was often booked solid into the next month—so he paid little attention to his family,and he rarely spent time caring for his children up close. He had always been hot-tempered, and every so often he would cause a stir that made headlines.
Things are very different
now compared to the past. The first thing
he does every morning is prepare baby food for his youngest son. Now that the child can sit up steadily and isn’t a picky eater anymore, he records every one of these small milestones in the Notes app on his phone.Whenever he has free time, he takes out his camera to snap photos of his children—from birth up to six months old. He also saves every single photo of his eldest daughter’s daily piano practice and his eldest son’s award ceremonies.He’s turned down all meaningless social engagements, and after work, he rushes home with groceries in hand to take care of the kids alongside Ma Xiaomei. He comes up with all sorts of cute nicknames for his youngest son and speaks in a soft voice, careful not to startle the child.
Now his entire demeanor is calm and gentle.
His family takes the milestones in his children’s lives seriously and is already planning to bring the two kids from Taipei to Beijing in 2028, looking forward to the whole family living together in harmony.Some say he’s no longer focused on his career. But that’s not to say he’s not working hard—it’s just that he’s finally gained a deeper understanding of life. When you’re busy rushing forward, the family members closest to you are the ones who deserve your attention most. Being able to live a simple, happy life like this is, in its own way, a form of fulfillment.
