At the end of 2001, Wu Qilong suddenly went to Beijing to invest in opening a hotel, and asked Ma Yashu to help find a good place. However, just as the two were preparing to take action, Beijing was hit by a sudden heavy snowfall. This snowstorm caused Wu Qilong to fall ill with a high fever that wouldn't subside. During those few days in the hospital, as Wu Qilong's good friend, Ma Yashu stayed by his side for long periods of time. She even used a small electric pot to cook rice porridge and soothing pear juice soup for him. This made Wu Qilong feel deeply warmed and moved, and the two naturally progressed from good friends into becoming boyfriend and girlfriend.