On May 12, 2008, a sudden earthquake ravaged Wenchuan, Sichuan, shattering countless families. But in the midst of this disaster, there is also a heartwarming story - a Sichuan boy rescues an Israeli girl in a critical moment. The girl was seriously injured and couldn't thank her on the spot, but she remembered it in her heart for 13 years!
At the turn of the spring and summer of 2008, Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, was hit by a massive earthquake that shocked the world, and in an instant, the trajectory of many people's lives was changed forever. There is a special story in this disaster, which tells the story of two young people from different countries, who meet in the disaster, and then find and reunite after thirteen years.
The heroine of the story is named Maya, an Israeli girl who came to China as an international student and has a keen interest in Chinese culture and history. She and her friend Anat were planning a trip to China when they were struck by an earthquake. That day, they were enjoying lunch at a farmhouse in Sichuan when they were caught off guard by a sudden earthquake, and the entire building collapsed in an instant, leaving them buried under the rubble.
At this life-and-death juncture, Maya was so badly injured that she couldn't even speak, and could only communicate with people with her eyes and simple gestures. She was hit in the jaw by a flying rock, and she was bleeding profusely, and her condition was critical. At this time, a group of local villagers arrived in time, and under the threat of aftershocks, they disregarded their own safety and excavated the rubble to rescue Maya and Anat.
In this disaster, a Sichuan boy named Jiang Wei became a bright light in Maya's life. Jiang Wei was a student at Sichuan University at the time, and he was in class when the earthquake struck. When the earthquake first struck, he and his classmates quickly evacuated to safety, but his heart was full of worries for his family.
After confirming that he was safe, Jiang Wei decided to venture home to see his family. With traffic completely paralyzed, he could only walk on foot. On the way home, he stumbles upon the injured Maya and Anat. At that time, Maaya's condition was extremely critical and she needed urgent medical attention. Jiang Wei did not hesitate and immediately helped them, using rudimentary tools and means to give Maaya initial first aid, and then helped them go to a safer place to seek medical assistance.
After Maya was rescued, she was seriously injured and was soon arranged to return to China for treatment. Due to difficulties in language communication and physical pain, she was unable to express her gratitude to Jiang Wei. The silence of that moment planted a seed of gratitude in her heart, which gradually took root and sprouted in the following days.
As time passed, Maya could not forget the Sichuan boy who saved her life during her recovery in Israel. Again and again, she recalled the disaster, when Jiang Wei rushed into the ruins and rescued her in defiance of the danger. She knew that if it weren't for Jiang Wei, she might have been dead for a long time. This deep gratitude led her to resolve that no matter how much time it took, she would find the lifesaver and thank him personally.
Maya began a long process of searching. At first, she tried to find Jiang Wei through social media and various online platforms, but progress was slow due to limited information. She contacted some friends and institutions in Sichuan, hoping to find clues about Jiang Wei through their help. The process was fraught with difficulties and challenges due to the loss or destruction of many archival materials after the earthquake.
Despite all the obstacles, Maya didn't give up. Her story gradually spread on the Internet, attracting the attention and help of many people. Many well-meaning netizens joined in helping her, and they tried to track down Jiang Wei's whereabouts through various means. After countless attempts and disappointments, finally one day 13 years later, an enthusiastic netizen found Jiang Wei's contact information in an old classmate group.
When Maya received the news, she was so excited that she could barely control herself. She immediately arranged a trip to China, filled with both nervousness and excitement. In a simple teahouse, Maya finally met Jiang Wei again. At that moment, all words seemed pale and weak, and the eyes of the two were full of tears. Maya hugged Jiang Wei tightly, and the "thank you" was simple, but it contained 13 years of waiting and thousands of emotions.
This story is not just about life and death in a disaster, but also about the best part of human nature – selfless help and deep gratitude. The deep friendship between Maya and Jiang Wei that transcends borders and cultures reminds us that in this world, kindness and love can transcend everything and connect every heart. In our lives, maybe each of us can become Jiang Wei who needs help, and we can also meet Maya in life in difficult situations. In this complex and ever-changing world, let us not forget our original intention and convey love and hope.