I'm being demonized: Father of 'Little Hero'

The father of a 10-year-old hailed as "Little Hero" for saving the lives of two classmates during the May 12 Sichuan earthquake has been defending himself against critics who claim he is exploiting his son.

Lin Dakun, 40, who has reportedly signed a contract with a children's clothes company authorizing the use of Lin Hao's image, said the criticism has become unbearable.

"It is a nightmare to answer phone calls every half-hour questioning me on how I plan to deal with 3 million yuan (he has reportedly made), which I really do not have," Lin Dakun said.