A Chinese man’s decision to cryogenically freeze his deceased wife has ignited a heated moral debate online, especially after it was revealed that he has been dating a new partner while his wife remains preserved in liquid nitrogen. Gui Junmin, 57, chose to freeze his wife Zhan Wenlian’s body after she succumbed to lung cancer in 2017 at the age of 49, making her the first person in China to undergo cryopreservation. The procedure, which remains scientifically unproven, was intended as a testament to his devotion. However, a recent interview disclosed that Gui has been in a relationship with another woman since 2020, sparking mixed reactions on Chinese social media. While some sympathized with his decision to move on after years of solitude, others criticized him for prioritizing his emotional needs over respect for his late wife. Zhan’s body is stored in a 2,000-liter container at -190°C at the Shandong Yinfeng Life Science Research Institute, under a 30-year preservation agreement. Gui explained that a severe gout attack in 2020, which left him immobile for days, prompted him to reconsider the benefits of living alone. He described his current relationship as “utilitarian,” stating that his new partner, Wang Chunxia, has not yet “entered” his heart. The debate has raised questions about the ethics of cryonics, with some urging Gui to let his wife “rest in peace,” while others questioned the fairness to both Zhan and Wang. Cryonics involves cooling the body to sub-zero temperatures, infusing it with cryoprotectants to prevent ice crystal formation, and preserving it in liquid nitrogen. While over 500 people worldwide have been cryogenically preserved, primarily in the U.S., no one has ever been successfully revived. Scientists remain skeptical about the feasibility of reawakening a complete human body. The controversy highlights the complex intersection of love, loss, and the ethical dilemmas posed by emerging technologies.