Qilu Evening News Qilu one-point reporter Zhao Zhuoqi Lou Kai Intern Jiang Rui Fan Ruodan
From hobbies to ideals, from book hunting to book donation, 77-year-old "book grandfather" Qian Yutian has insisted for more than ten years. On the endless road, the old money rode a bicycle, and after a long time, the parts of the car rusted and made a "squeaking" sound, which seemed to be incompatible with the city, but it was with the back seat of this bicycle that he drove back a "library" for the children in poor areas.
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Like the first time I met Qian Yutian, he was still wearing the overalls he wore when he went to work many years ago, and the Lei Feng badge was still pinned to his chest, "This badge was left for me to commemorate when he visited Lei Feng's comrade-in-arms Liu Chengde a few years ago." "Liu Chengde and Lei Feng are comrades-in-arms who learn from each other, and they are also examples that old money admires in his heart, so he cherishes them especially."
Whenever Lei Feng's glorious deeds are talked about, the old money gushes endlessly. Especially during the upcoming Lei Feng Day, Lao Qian will hold Lei Feng exhibitions in many places, and these days are sorting out the information at hand. The three suitcases placed in the living room were full of books and materials related to Lei Feng, and the back of each stack of books was carefully affixed with handwritten numbers. "At the time of the exhibition, these numbers are very useful, so that the numbers are sorted into categories, and then they are placed in order and received in order, so that the rules are."
Chatting and chatting, Lao Qian found a tightly wrapped cloth bag and pulled out his "baby" treasure publication, "Chinese Youth". "This was the first issue of the magazine in 1963, which was the first magazine to publish Chairman Mao's inscription 'Learn from Comrade Lei Feng.'" Old Qian introduced himself in a slightly trembling voice as he gently rubbed the magazine, his face unable to hide his happiness. "These books were all accidentally encountered by me in Zhongshan Park, and at that time, I was very friendly, and I received several copies at once, and I was very happy when I bought them."
In addition to the table books and magazines, the old money family has many rolls and scrolls. The scrolls slowly spread out as if they had flattened out the years, and Lei Feng's quotations cut from the newspaper were neatly pasted together, and the tape pasted was slightly yellowed. In order to better preserve these precious materials, the old money carefully wrapped photos, scrolls, and publications with plastic film. On weekdays, old money prefers to sit under the desk on the balcony, turning over books, sorting out materials, and occasionally practicing brush writing. In the afternoon sun, the old money carved the newspaper little by little, pasted it with glue, and recorded the information and feelings in the notebook one by one.
18 square meters of "treasure trove"
As early as when he was young, Lao Qian liked to collect the lei feng series of books, "Lei Feng, our example, is also my belief in difficult times." "After retirement, there is enough time, and the old money begins to select information about Lei Feng in a targeted manner." When choosing books, I found that many of them were in good condition, and even unopened teen books were sold as scrap, which was a pity. Old Qian said, so he took the books home and read them to his granddaughter and neighbors.
Slowly, picking books has become a habit and hobby of old money. "If I find a good book, I'll be happy all day." Old Qian nodded slightly, and a smile appeared on his face. As he saved more and more books, the old money began to contact nearby schools and education bureaus to express his idea of donating books. "There is no distinction between high and low in books, and the knowledge in them is priceless." Perhaps after experiencing a hard life, the old money cherishes books and knowledge. "It not only saves resources, but also helps children in mountain villages learn more knowledge."
So since 2005, Old Money has often paid attention to the information of book donation and actively participated in various book donation activities. From school to hometown, from Baihuazhou shared book house to rural children's library. Old Qian is tirelessly running on the road of book hunting and donation.
The 18-square-meter basement is the old money's weekday workstation, where most of the books collected from the waste recycling point are sorted. The room was full of books, neatly arranged, and there was not a single gap in the shelves. Originally a storage room for miscellaneous items, in the eyes of the old money, this is his "treasure trove". "This is the history of the Party, this is literature, this is to be donated..." Old Qian introduced, some of these bookshelves and cabinets were eliminated by moving, and some were bought from scrap stores. Worried that rats would come in and bite the books, and worried that the books would get wet, he placed the books in categories in bookshelves and tin cabinets.
In addition to the uncategorized books, there was also his blue tote bag containing the equipment he had picked up books. In order to pick books, the old money developed the habit of saving bags. Five bags of different colors behind the door were already filled, and these were what he had prepared for the children of the Hope Cottage.
"Baby" in the Recycle Bin
Although the spring in Jinan has warmed up, there is still a hint of coolness in the evening. At about six o'clock in the afternoon, the old money changed into the "work clothes" that went to look for books as usual, which was actually the training clothes issued by the unit before retirement. Putting on sleeves and gloves, tucking away a slightly faded blue tote bag, old money set off on his bike. "Usually, this is also the point, there are many dealers selling waste, so I should walk around after eating." Old Qian said with a smile that although he had prepared a few bags of books, he still wanted to see if he could find a few good books for his children.
In the waste recycling point, the waste books that are several meters high are piled up into a hill, and the trucks that come and go to unload goods crowd the entire path, and the thin body of the old money can squeeze in through the gap next to the car. "There's no skill, it's just flipping little by little." Old Qian said that from time to time he still slipped under his feet, and he couldn't care less. After 7 p.m., the waste recycling points are pitch black everywhere, and occasionally the cars that come to deliver the waste come with a few lights. "It's cold and dark, and you have to come here to pick up books with a lamp." Saying that, the old money took out his headlamp from the blue handbag, "There are standards for this book, the book should be relatively new, and the content should be positive." Old Qian said as he carefully placed the good books he had picked up in the handbag he had brought with him.
Because he often comes to this waste recycling point to pick up books on weekdays, he will be familiar with the boss here when he comes and goes, and when there are good books, the boss will also deliberately leave them for him. With the construction and development of the city, the waste recycling points are also constantly relocating, "these years have to move four or five times, he moved where I will follow." ”
From a few cents a pound to one or two pieces a pound, the price of waste books has soared, but the old money is still insisting, and the pension is spent on collecting and searching for books in addition to frugal living expenses. "If you don't come, your heart will be empty." Insisting for many years, the matter of picking books has become his daily habit. Old Qian said that basically every day, sometimes he could pick out forty or fifty pounds of books, so he tied them with rope, put them in the back seat of the bicycle and brought them back to be carefully classified. "Don't look at me as old, it's no problem to carry a book of more than twenty pounds in one hand."
A small target of 1,000 copies per year
"There are too few good books today." After rummaging for a while, the old money retracted his smile, slightly frustrated. But when asked what to do when there are few books, his eyes crossed a trace of determination, "Then you have to come, in case you can pick a good book." "Many rare new books and sets of books are found in the persistence of old money day by day," A day does not come, always feel panicking. But the thought of donating the books he had sorted out in advance to the children of the Hope Hut in a moment raised his eyebrows again.
At 7:30 p.m., Lao Qian carried five handbags full of books to the Love Book Donation Point of Yaojiadian, a large pharmacy for Shuyu Civilians. The bottom of the five different colored tote bags already had a series of abrasions, and some places were stained, while the books inside were placed clean and neat, without any bends, and there were story books and famous books.
Hearing the staff of the Shuyu Civilian Pharmacy say that the books here will be donated to the children of the Hope Cottage, and often parents bring their children here to donate books, the old money is full of smiles on his face, and slowly pulls out the books. "5, 11, 18..." The staff carefully took the books and counted them carefully. A total of 96 copies, give you a love badge. "The staff were grateful for the old money. The old money who received the badge touched and said that he had received an award for donating books before, but this badge was more meaningful and could be worn on his body in the future.
"Now that there is a love book donation point, it will be more convenient to donate books in the future." Old Money used to go to Baihuazhou Shared Book House to donate books, and with the announcement of 127 love book donation points in the province, it is more convenient to donate books, "After that, I can send books directly to the nearest donation point." "I put down the book, and the old money's worries also put down," I also have a small goal, donating 1,000 books a year. Talking about the future, Lao Qian firmly said that the children in the mountains are no more difficult than in the city, and he has donated more than 10,000 books so far, as long as he can still move, he will continue to persevere.