The 70-year-old man has been working as a student for more than 20 years and donated 300 thousand yuan anonymously to help 46 poor students.
The retirement salary is more than 2,000 yuan, which is not enough.
He goes out to work again, earning more than 1000 yuan a month.
Deduct the living expenses and donate the rest to poor students.
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In Zhungeer Banner, Erdos City, Inner Mongolia, there is an old man named Liu Xianliang. Since he retired in 1995, he should have entertained his grandchildren and enjoyed his old age. Every day, he has to go out early and go home to work. However, he did this not for himself, but to save tuition for those "poor dolls" who were hovering on the edge of dropping out of school, so that the dolls could sit in the bright classroom and have a dream of studying.
Since the first anonymous student aid in 1990, in the past 25 years, he has saved more than 300,000 yuan to help 46 poor children complete their studies. The story about Liu Xianliang’s old man working as a student has also become a much-told story for everyone in the local people.
Worried about being rejected, he ran to a small post office 30 kilometers away to send money anonymously to help his colleagues.
Some people say that Liu Xianliang is born with a Lei Feng-style feeling in his bones. As early as 25 years ago, when Liu Xianliang was working in the guest house of Shenhua Zhungeer Banner in Ordos City, a story with his colleague Qiao Youfa opened his way to donate money to study.
Joe Youfa’s son became dumb because of drug poisoning. Old Joe sought medical advice everywhere, but the child’s condition never improved. In order to see a doctor, all the money in the family was spent, and Qiao Youfa’s lover didn’t have a job, so the family’s life was stretched. In 1990, when children were old enough to study, they couldn’t go to school. Although old Joe was in a hurry, he was at a loss. The experience of Qiao Youfa’s family impressed Liu Xianliang, so he made up his mind to help the family as much as he could.
On New Year’s Day, 1990, Liu Xianliang was rated as an advanced worker because of his outstanding work, and won the prize of 500 yuan. He immediately sent the money to Joe Youfa’s home, but he didn’t expect it to be rejected by Joe Youfa. "At that time, their family was also difficult. All three sons were at school. He was the only one in the family who earned wages. I can’t ask him for this money." Afterwards, Qiao Youfa recalled.
But just a few days later, Qiao Youfa suddenly received a remittance from 500 yuan, and he didn’t know the name and address of the remitter. It turned out that Liu Xianliang wanted to help his children go to school, but he was afraid that Old Joe would have a psychological burden, so he thought of ways to help Old Joe’s family tide over the difficulties in secret. In order not to let Lao Qiao find out, Liu Xianliang went to a small post office 30 kilometers away and sent the money to Lao Qiao anonymously.
Later, Qiao Youfa sent his son to the special education school in Hohhot, and Liu Xianliang made donations again and again by anonymous remittance until the child graduated. Liu Xianliang and his colleagues have never mentioned anything about his sponsorship of children.
In order to thank this anonymous kind-hearted person, Qiao Youfa’s family went to the small post office in the town many times to inquire, but there was no result. It was not until one time that I found out that the person who had been silently supporting and helping them was Liu Xianliang.
"The tuition fee was given by Liu Dage, who studied in 600 yuan for four and a half years. Now the child can read, and Liu Dage also entrusted him to open a canteen to support his family." Qiao Youfa said happily with tears in his eyes.
Now, old Joe’s son not only has a job, but also has a home and a lovely daughter. During the Chinese New Year, Qiao Xilin, the son of Qiao Youfa, will take his wife to clean the house for Liu Xianliang and prepare things for the Chinese New Year. On New Year’s Day, he will also pay a New Year call to the old couple Liu Xianliang. "This child is smart and affectionate, and he loves me very much. I have helped others a little, and people always miss me. I am satisfied!" Liu Xianliang said.
2. Working as a student for more than 20 years, he donated more than 300,000 yuan anonymously for 46 reading dolls.
Liu Xianliang, who retired in 1995, has not been idle. Whenever I hear that a student is facing dropping out of school because of his poor family, Liu Xianliang can’t sit still. Even if he works harder, he should try to save money for the dolls to continue their studies.
At that time, the retirement salary of more than 2,000 yuan was simply not enough to help those poor children. So, Liu Xianliang began to try to plant watermelons, raise seedlings, graft fruit trees, and plant flowers and grass for factory units … Although he only has a meager income of more than ten dollars a day, he still insists on it, hoping to earn a little and donate a point.
In 1999, Liu Xianliang was successfully hired as the greening captain of Guohua Zhundian Power Company. He saved his monthly salary of 1,600 yuan as a special fund to help poor children. Later, he directed the cultivation of flowers and plants in Zhungeer Banner No.2 Middle School and Century Middle School, and all the income from these jobs was used to donate to poor students. "Donation while earning, almost naked donation" has become the normal life of Liu Xianliang’s old man.
In addition to working to earn money, Liu Xianliang, an old man, can save money in his life and minimize expenses. Over the years, in order to help those poor children go to school, Liu Xianliang has hardly bought any decent clothes, and even often wears patched shoes to go in the rain.
Looking back over the past 20 years, Liu Xianliang helped one poor student after another to enter primary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools and universities. Old Liu Xianliang donated more than 300,000 yuan to help 46 poor children complete their studies, from the deaf-mute children with disabilities to single-parent dolls of divorced families, from Zhungeer Banner in Ordos City to the surrounding Qingshuihe and Tuoketuo counties to other provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities such as Sichuan, Shandong and Ningxia.
In the process of subsidizing these children, Liu Xianliang always transfers the tuition fees to the class teacher of the aided students, and he never shows up. Many aided students didn’t know their benefactor was Liu Xianliang until they were sponsored for several years or even graduated from college.
Once, Liu Xianliang heard that a girl named Bai Jie was admitted to Changchun University of Posts and Telecommunications, but she was worried because she couldn’t afford the tuition at home. He quietly sent 2000 yuan to the White House to solve the urgent need. The only condition is "secrecy"
Zhao Meili, the logistics supervisor of Guohua Electric Power Company, was a student once sponsored by Liu Xianliang. Liu Xianliang, 70, went to Agricultural University for postgraduate study. Knowing from the department that Xiao Zhao’s life was particularly difficult, he decided to subsidize her to study. Every year, the old man will pay the tuition fee of 3,500 yuan to Xiao Zhao’s card on time. This remittance is four years. It was not until graduation that Zhao Meili knew that Liu Xianliang was the benefactor who donated himself to complete his four-year studies.
3. Anonymous student aid refused to thank him. He told the aided students to change their fate and learn to be grateful.
When asked why he always chooses anonymous aid, Liu Xianliang said: "Most children from poor families have strong self-esteem and are particularly sensitive, so I think anonymous aid is the best way. It can help them without hurting their self-esteem, and also let them learn to be grateful and dedicated. "
Today, among the 46 students sponsored by Liu Xianliang, 42 have graduated and 4 are in college. Among the students who have graduated, some have become entrepreneurs, some have taken up leadership positions, some have become military officers, and some have gone abroad to study … "They have really changed their own destiny and the fate of their families." When talking about this, Liu Xianliang is very happy. What makes him feel gratified and proud is that many of these children know how to be grateful. After their lives have changed, they began to help others with practical actions, give back to the society and pass on their love, just like him.
Zhao Meili (left) is a college student sponsored by Liu Xianliang. After graduation, she worked in Xuejiawan Town, Zhungeer Banner, and often went to Liu Xianliang to help with housework, chat with the elderly and read newspapers. Photo taken on October 21, 2012 (Source: Xinhuanet)
Remit tuition, find a job, introduce someone … Liu Xianliang feels that every aided student is more like his own child and needs care and love. He does his best for the children. When the student got married, he didn’t forget to send a gift. "On weekdays, the children will often call me and ask about the situation of our old couple. They are really like their own children. Isn’t it a happy thing to be able to become attached to so many’ children’ in your lifetime? " As he spoke, the old man Liu Xianliang showed a happy smile on his face.
For 25 years, Liu Xianliang has been quietly paying for fame and fortune. He often said that doing this is not to make children thank themselves, but to hope that they can help more people with a grateful heart. A recipient once sent a car to Liu Xianliang, the old man refused: "No, I can’t drive that thing. If you want to send it, send it to the charity department or change it into money to support students with difficulties! " As a result, the student really did what Liu Xianliang thought.
A student who once received financial aid wrote in a letter to Liu Xianliang: "Your noble quality has a deep influence on us. Let us learn the rules of being a man. We will take over the baton of your love, repay your care with practical actions and contribute to serving the society."
4. Do good because you don’t forget "92 copies". The elderly have more "successors"
Seeing that Liu Xianliang, who is over 70 years old, is fighting so hard for children who have never met, some people can’t help but wonder: "Why are you doing this? What are you doing this for? "
What the hell is the picture? This reminds Liu Xianliang of an incident 30 years ago. At that time, Liu Xianliang’s salary was not high. He not only managed the daily life of a large family, but also provided three children with schooling. When two of the children went to college one after another, tuition became the biggest problem, and Liu Xianliang could not afford so much money for the children to continue their studies. This makes Liu Xianliang, who has only been in school for five years, anxious and worried. He has suffered from no culture and does not want his children to leave regrets in life. So, he began to run around to borrow money, but a penny stumped the hero, and he encountered it when he hit a wall.
"Sometimes I have to go to several homes to borrow one or twenty yuan. I went to 92 households before I borrowed 20,000 yuan." Recalling the process of borrowing money at the beginning, Liu Xianliang could not help but sigh with emotion.
"92" is a simple number. But for Liu Xianliang, "92" means "92" kindness.
The deeds of the old man Liu Xianliang touched many people and won him wide social recognition. This is the honorary certificate that the old man has obtained in recent years. Photo taken on October 21, 2012 (Source: Xinhuanet)
"When I sent my son to school, I decided that there were still many good people in this society. People who have come out of poverty know what it is like for poor dolls to go to school. I will help if I can. " Watching the children walk into the campus with joy, Liu Xianliang secretly told himself that when he has the ability, he must give back to these good people and do something for those children who are facing dropping out of school.
"Now, all three sons have become talents, and I can’t forget my roots. I have to be grateful." Liu Xianliang feels that the lifestyle of working as a student makes him feel practical and happy!
The motivation that inspires Liu Xianliang to devote his love to the end comes not only from gratitude, but also from good family education when he was young. Liu Xianliang said: "My grandfather and father often say that we should accumulate virtue and do good deeds. Don’t do wicked things, do good things; Be kind-hearted, and your heart will accumulate virtue. I think, for example, if you do something bad today, you can’t sleep for three days; Being happy after doing a good deed is good for your health. The mood is different. " In addition, the family contract of "Ming Dow is courteous, sincere and faithful, and values righteousness and benevolence" has also become a yardstick for Liu Xianliang to behave himself and inspire him to keep moving forward.
Love will infect each other and continue to pass on. The infection of Liu Xianliang’s deeds led more people to start doing good deeds, but Liu Xianliang said that he often encountered some "embarrassing" things.
When he went to work by bus, he gave him a dollar and a half. The driver said, "Grandpa, you can’t have this money." "Why, my money is fake?" "Grandpa, I have seen you on TV. You are Lei Feng. Don’t put money in my car in the future. I also learn from Lei Feng."
When he went to the barber’s to get a haircut, he paid for it. The barber said, "You are Uncle Liu who subsidizes poor students. Let’s learn from you and get a haircut, and we will be free!"
To nail shoes, the shoenailing master said, "Lao Liu, learn from Lei Feng, and we also want to do good deeds, can we nail shoes for the workers sweeping the streets for free?" "Yes, yes!" "Then your spikes are free." ……
On December 5, 2014, a "Liu Xianliang Volunteer Service Team" named after Liu Xianliang was formally established. In just a few days of recruitment, more than 360 people applied to join this team. "I don’t have a high level of education, but I want to do my best to help people in trouble." "I was moved by uncle Liu Xianliang’s deeds of helping others. I want to learn from him and carry forward the spirit of Lei Feng." ….. At the first meeting of Liu Xianliang Volunteer Service Team of Zhungeer Banner Volunteer Association, the volunteers said in succession.
In June 2015, Liu Xianliang and some volunteers of the "Liu Xianliang Volunteer Service Team". Image source: Ordos Civilization Network
In June 2015, the elderly needed to be in a wheelchair because of physical discomfort. But he wants to stay with the volunteers and cheer them up. Image source: Ordos Civilization Network
At present, Liu Xianliang’s volunteer service team is active everywhere in Zhungeer Banner, and more and more people join it. They are deeply encouraged by the deeds of the old man Liu Xianliang. They gather because of love and hope to help and care for more people in trouble. Liu Xianliang thinks that everyone has a kind seed in his heart and a good wish to help others. As long as he meets the right climate, water and soil that allows him to take root, he can take root, sprout and even grow. He said: "life is alive, and it has been in a hurry for decades. Some people can make contributions to the country, and some people can create benefits for the society. As an ordinary old party member, although I have never made great achievements, I have a dedication. I am willing to be a volunteer until I am not straight and weak! "
(This website is based on "China Good Man List-Liu Xianliang", "Good Grandpa" Liu Xianliang: 70-year-old people donated more than 300,000 yuan anonymously for 46 poor students’ dreams for 25 years "and other manuscripts. Thanks to Ordos Civilization Network for providing materials. )
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I didn’t leave myself a penny of savings, but insisted on subsidizing 46 poor students for 25 years; Over the age of ancient times, I get up early and work hard to earn money just to let more children finish their studies … What makes the old man so persistent and obsessed, and makes him invest so much effort in children he has never met? Liu Xianliang, an old man, is a "dreamer" who dreams for his children. He has no grandiloquence. His love is simple and persistent, which warms everyone’s heart and writes an extraordinary life. Nowadays, students who have received financial aid from the elderly have already achieved something, and they have become a new generation of "dream builders" from the former "dream catchers". In today’s story, the assembly number of love has already sounded, seeds of goodness are quietly spreading in every corner, and wonderful things are quietly happening around everyone. We believe that more people will join the ranks of "dreamers" like Liu Xianliang.