According to a report entitled "It is the most miraculous fate that put Sang Lan and Xie Xiaohong together" published on Sohu.com in 2007, the couple also provided Sang with financial aid for her later rehabilitation back in China.
But Hai stated that the couple "have been in control of her medical treatments and connections with American doctors. The two people used Sang's name and image in their business without permission. And they also invaded Sang's privacy."
The lawsuit against the couple soon put Sang in a swirl of controversy in China. Some considered her as "ungrateful of their help" while others supported Sang's action to protect her rights.