Shen Zhouliang, a native of Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. At the age of 31, he was taken to Taiwan by the Kuomintang, leaving behind two daughters and a wife. Later, Shen Zhouliang married and had children in Taiwan, and returned to the mainland in 88 to see his wife. In 1998, at the age of 81, Shen Zhouliang went to the United States. During this period, he always wanted to return to his hometown on the mainland, but his son born in Taiwan said, "Your local concept is too heavy, and if you enter the United States, you are an American, and the United States is your home!" ”
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In 1949, 31-year-old Shen Zhouliang and his 21-year-old brother rushed to Qingdao to mourn their dead aunt. As soon as he arrived in Qingdao, he was arrested by the Kuomintang troops and became a Zhuang Ding. At first, the two brothers were driven in the same boat. Later, the ship overturned halfway through, dying and fleeing, and Shen Zhouliang and his brother were also separated. This year, Shen Zhouliang's eldest daughter was 4 years old, the youngest daughter was only 11 months old, and his wife was only 26 years old.
After escaping from the shipwreck, Shen Zhouliang's frightened soul was lost, and he didn't know what to do, so he followed the survivors. Among the group, there were a few Kuomintang soldiers, who got a boat from the common people and took the rest to Hainan Island. After arriving at Hainan Island, they stayed here for more than half a year before being forced to retreat to Taiwan.
At that time, morale within the Kuomintang was low. As soon as he arrived in Taiwan, he carried out many reorganizations and liquidations of the troops. But Shen Zhouliang, who was in his 30s, was physically inferior to that of a strong boy, and it did not take long to flee to Hsinchu in northwestern Taiwan. In order to survive, Shen Zhouliang worked odd jobs everywhere. At that time, he thought that Taiwan would be recovered immediately, and he did not dare to spend the money he earned, and he wanted to stay on the road and be entangled.
Four or five years had passed, and the hope of returning to the mainland was getting slimmer and dimmer, and Shen Zhouliang realized: It seems that I can't go home.
After thinking this through, Shen Zhouliang began to worry. When he was on the mainland, Shen Zhouliang was an honest farmer. After coming to Taiwan, there was no land for him to plant, and Shen Zhouliang could only do odd jobs and work hard. He was more and more worried, what should he do when he got old? Therefore, Shen Zhouliang found a leather shoe factory and learned to make leather shoes, which is a craft.
In the shoe factory, 37-year-old Shen Zhouliang started as an apprentice and worked for more than ten years to become a well-known local technician. However, seeing that life has just improved, the leather shoe factory is on the verge of closure, and Shen Zhouliang, 49, has been fired. After losing his job, Shen Zhouliang fell seriously ill and was admitted to the inpatient department on the 6th floor of the hospital. One examination is emphysema.
Photo: Old photo of a Taiwanese doctor
I just lost my job and fell ill again. Lying on the hospital bed, Shen Zhouliang began to recall the hardships of more than ten years. The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable it became, and finally he wanted to jump out of the window. At this time, the nurse who changed the dressing walked in. Seeing Shen Zhouliang's state, he seemed to understand something. But the nurse did not speak, she went straight over to close the window, and also glared at Shen Zhouliang fiercely.
The next day, the nurse came to change the medicine again, and she asked Shen Zhouliang, "What did you want to do yesterday?" Shen Zhouliang did not hide it, he said, "I am too tired to live, I want to jump from here, a hundred." The nurse said, "When I look at your medical record card, they are all 49-year-olds, do they have no wives and children?" Have you ever considered it for them! Speaking of his wife and children, Shen Zhouliang was even more upset. In the face of the nurse's questioning, he chose silence.
But from this day on, Shen Zhouliang dispelled the idea of suicide, not only cooperated with the doctor's treatment, but also became a good friend with the nurse. From the chat, Shen Zhouliang learned that the nurse is 29 years old and has two younger sisters. Although my father was a farmer, he managed four or five orchards and came from a well-to-do family. Unfortunately, the year before, her husband fell to his death while riding a motorcycle.
Learning of the nurse's tragic experience, Shen Zhouliang also told her his own story. When it comes to the experience of being arrested and brought to Taiwan, the nurse will always ask Shen Zhouliang, "Are your wife and daughter still alive?" Every time he was asked this question, Shen Zhouliang always answered it with silence. He also didn't know if his wife and daughter were still alive, and shen zhouliang had only seen them in his dreams for 18 years.
More than 20 days later, Shen Zhouliang was about to be discharged from the hospital, but his mentality had changed. The day before he was discharged from the hospital, Shen Zhouliang found the nurse and said, "I seem to like you?" During this period of contact, the nurse also hinted, otherwise Shen Zhouliang would not be so abrupt. The nurse said, "When you are discharged from the hospital, I will take you to see my father!" ”
Pictured: Old photo of a housewife playing mahjong
To Shen Zhouliang's surprise, the negotiations with her father were surprisingly smooth. It turned out that her father was also older, but there were still four or five orchards that no one had inherited. When her father learned that Shen Zhouliang was a veteran from the mainland, he wanted to recruit a son-in-law. In 1967, after the two had a son, his wife resigned to become a housewife, and Shen Zhouliang worked on his father-in-law's plantation. Within a few years, the two had a son and a daughter. During that time, Shen Zhouliang was very happy every day, and when he dreamed, he never dreamed of his wife and children on the mainland.
In 1987, the quiet life was shattered by a phone call.
That day, the old comrade-in-arms called and said, "Zhouliang, do you have any news from your mainland family?" At this time, Shen Zhouliangcai found out with hindsight that many veterans had contacted their hometowns through various channels. In 1987, the Taiwan authorities even opened up cross-strait access to relatives, and some veterans have even returned to their hometowns.
After learning of this, Shen Zhouliang was not guarded all day, but he did not dare to tell his father-in-law and wife. A few months ago, my father-in-law was diagnosed with rectal cancer, and the doctor said that there were not many days left. Nowadays, even though Shen Zhouliang is homesick, he really can't bear to leave at this time. In the end, he first let his old comrade-in-arms bring a family letter.
Not long after, the old father-in-law died. Before dying, the old father-in-law called his three daughters to the bed. Three orchards were left to the eldest daughter and two farms to the other two. Just then, the comrades-in-arms returned, and they brought back letters from home. Shen Zhouliang learned that his wife on the mainland is more than 60 years old, and only one of his two daughters has survived, and he is now married.
After dealing with his father-in-law's affairs, Shen Zhouliang told his wife about the mainland and said that he wanted to go back to the mainland to see. My wife cried when she heard this, and she said, "I had thought there would be such a day, but it was too late. My father just passed away, are you leaving? In the next few days, because of Shen Zhouliang's desire to return to the mainland, Mrs. Taiwan washed her face with tears all day.
Photo: Old photo of the orchard Non-Taiwan Non-event protagonist
After thinking about it, Shen Zhouliang decided not to go back first, and waited for a while. In the following year, Shen Zhouliang gave three orchards to his brother-in-law to take care of on the grounds that he was old and did not want to do business. Since then, Shen Zhouliang has also been retired. After retiring, Shen Zhouliang hinted at his wife that he wanted to return to the mainland.
In August 1989, the wife finally agreed to Shen Zhouliang's return to the mainland, but she wanted to go back together.
At that time, it was not easy to return to the mainland from Taiwan, and 6 days after departure, Shen Zhouliang and his wife's plane landed at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. When I arrived at the airport, I found that I could not buy a ticket back to Shijiazhuang in Guangzhou. So Shen Zhouliang flew to Beijing overnight. At noon the next day, Shen Zhouliang bought a train ticket to Shijiazhuang. After getting off the train, Shen Zhouliang called another taxi. By the time I got to the village, it was already more than one o'clock in the morning, and when I first entered the village, there was a lot of barking dogs.
After more than 40 years away from home, Shen Zhouliang has long been unable to recognize who lives in which house. He knocked on the first household at the head of the village, opened the door and saw that it was an uncle and grandfather in the distant house. Although he was more than 80 years old, he still recognized Shen Zhouliang at a glance, "You... Are you Yonglan his father? Are you really back alive? "Shen Yonglan is the name of Shen Zhouliang's eldest daughter.
Goodbye to his relatives, Shen Zhouliang's tears flowed out at once. He hugged the old man's arm and shouted, "Grandpa, I am Zhouliang, I am back!" At this time, the old man's son also got up. He lit a torch and led Shen Zhouliang and Mrs. Taiwan to his house. Along the way, the barking of the dogs in the village never stopped, and many people stuck their heads out. When I came to the front of my yard, there was already a large group of people behind me.
As soon as he entered the door, uncle and grandfather's son shouted, Yonglan mother, turn on the lights quickly, you see who is coming! Not long after, an old lady came out. Thin, withered, full of white hair, blue cloth clothes with plackets, take a closer look, this is not Shen Zhouliang's wife who has been separated for more than 40 years? Shen Zhouliang immediately rushed forward and said, "Wife, do you still recognize me?" ”
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The wife looked at it for half a day and said in disbelief, "Zhouliang, is it you?" Are you really back? During the conversation, Mrs. Taiwan stood up from the crowd, "Sister, are you okay?" Zhou Liang and I have come back to see you, and you have suffered all these years! ”
The appearance of Mrs. Taiwan, the wife instantly understood. The hand that was originally lifted into the air was also released. The mainland wife said at a loss, "Zhouliang, what is going on?" Who is she! "At this time, there were already quite a few people standing in the courtyard. Shen Zhouliang did not answer the stubble, but turned to the people in the courtyard and said, "Let's go back, it's too late today, tomorrow I will play again!" ”
After the neighbor left, his wife invited Shen Zhouliang and his wife into the house. I heard that they had not yet eaten, and they beat 4 eggs in the frying pan and put sugar on it. Shen Zhouliang and Mrs. Taiwan were hungry and devoured. After eating, sleepiness also came up. The wife hurried to clean up the bed and let the two of them lie down. Subsequently, my wife took another lock and said to lock the courtyard door, and did not see her come back that night.
At noon the next day, Shen Zhouliang and his wife woke up confused. When they woke up, their wives had already prepared their meals and were waiting for them in the hall. At this time, Shen Zhouliang found three rooms. In the middle is the hall house, which is used to eat and entertain guests, the east room is filled with grain, and the west room is the sleeping room. Shen Zhouliang asked his wife, "Where did you sleep last night?" The wife said, "The head of the village, the daughter-in-law of our third grandfather's family, slept at her house for one night!" After Mrs. Taiwan listened, she said a little embarrassed, "You see, we didn't tell you in advance when we came back!" ”
At noon, my wife made dumplings stuffed with leeks for them. When eating, my wife always hesitates to talk. Mrs. Taiwan knew the reason and was going to go out for a walk after eating. After the wife left, Shen Zhouliang and his wife suddenly relaxed a lot and began to tell each other about the heartache of so many years.
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Shen Zhouliang opened his mouth first, and he said, "You can also see that this is my wife who married in Taiwan." More than 40 years ago, I had a serious illness and met in the hospital. Later, we both had two sons and a daughter, both of whom were in college. I want to come back and see you while I can still move now! ”
When Shen Zhouliang spoke, his wife acted very calm. Until Shen Zhouliang talked about his child in Taiwan, his wife obviously cried, and his wife said, "Yonglan her father, our little daughter has diphtheria and has not been able to keep it." The eldest daughter attended the normal school and now teaches in the city, and the son-in-law is the school's driver. They now have two children, the son is already at work, and the daughter is still studying. After a while, the wife said, "I have entrusted someone to carry a letter and let Yonglan come back to see you!" ”
As he was talking, Yonglan returned. When he returned, he also brought his husband and a son and a daughter. As soon as they met, Yonglan cried and called out to Shen Zhouliang's father. When I left, my daughter was only 4 years old, and when I came back, my daughter was 44 years old. But the affection could not be separated, Shen Zhouliang took his daughter in his arms and cried. After a while, Taiwan's wife walked back. After the meeting, Yonglan quickly got up and called out to auntie!
The appearance of the daughter instantly broke the awkward atmosphere. The wife also obviously relaxed a lot and began to cook. It was summer vacation, and Yonglan said, "Auntie, the first time you came to the mainland, I will take you around." Shen Zhouliang knew that this was the time his daughter was creating his solitude with his wife. Mrs. Taiwan also knew about Dali and followed without hesitation.
In the next few days, Shen Zhouliang said a lot of confidants with his wife. Shen Zhouliang said, "Wife, when my (Taiwanese) son finishes college and gets married, I will come back to accompany you!" The wife asked Shen Zhouliang, "What about your wife in Taiwan?" You can't always throw her down, can you? Shen Zhouliang said without thinking, "The two of us have already discussed, and she will also follow me back to the mainland!" ”
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This time back, Shen Zhouliang only stayed in his hometown for a month. Because of the mood swings, the blood sugar rose again, and after returning to Taiwan, he was admitted to the hospital. Not long after, he was found to have a heart problem, and the doctor did not allow him to go out for a long time. At this time, Shen Zhouliang graduated from taiwan's youngest daughter university, and his second son was admitted to a master's degree in the United States. Seeing that the children had achieved success in their studies, Shen Zhouliang was also relieved.
In 1996, Shen Zhouliang felt that his health was recovering well, and when he just wanted to apply to return to the mainland to visit his relatives, his eldest son called and said that he wanted to get engaged to his girlfriend in the United States and hoped that his parents would come to attend. Shen Zhouliang decided to go to the United States first, and then from the United States to the mainland. Shen Yonglan, the daughter of the mainland, suddenly called and said, "Father, you should come back quickly, my mother has breast cancer." Although the operation was performed, the doctor said that he would not live long! After hanging up the phone, Shen Zhouliang immediately told His wife in Taiwan, "Quick, I want to go back to my hometown on the mainland!" ”
In December 1996, Shen Zhouliang returned. When we met, my wife was already thin and out of phase, and even panting was very difficult. The daughter said, "The mother's cancer has spread to the lungs. Looking at his wife's uncomfortable look, Shen Zhouliang took her hand and said, "Wife, why don't you tell me?" The daughter next to me said, "My mother won't let me tell you, nor will she let me ask you for money!" In order to treat her mother's illness, her daughter has lost her family, and even the furniture she prepared for her son's marriage has been sold.
The next day, Shen Zhouliang found a taxi and wanted to take his wife to the provincial city for treatment. But her wife was still reluctant to get on the car, she said, "Zhouliang, you are back, I will be at ease when I leave." I know I can live a few days with my own illness and don't have to toss anymore... The last time you left, you said, the next time you come back, you won't leave, don't you go this time? Shen Zhouliang replied firmly, "Don't leave, when you are well, I will take you for a turn!" ”
Hearing Shen Zhouliang's affirmative answer, her wife was obviously very happy, but she didn't even have the strength to laugh, only coughed a few times, and the thick phlegm that came out of the cough was still a little bloody. Within a few days, the wife began to be delirious, one would know Shen Zhouliang, the other would not know him. On the last night, my wife kept talking about the heat and wanted to drink water. Shen Zhouliang quickly got up and poured a bowl of hot water. Before the water was finished, the man was gone.
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After dealing with his wife's aftermath, Shen Zhouliang went to his daughter's house for a few days. Not long after, the wife flew from the United States to the mainland after finishing her son's business. Before returning to Taiwan, Shen Zhouliang deliberately took his wife to visit his wife's grave. In front of the grave, Shen Zhouliang said, "Wife, I am going to renege on my word again." I have two old wives, neither of which can be lost, I still have to go back to Taiwan. ”
In 1998, Shen Zhouliang's grandson was born in the United States. Since both of his sons are in the United States, the old man has nothing to do in Taiwan. At the urging of their son, 81-year-old Shen Zhouliang and his wife went through the formalities of moving to the United States.
After coming to the United States, the two elderly people lived in Chinatown, and the two sons lived in the white community, and they only saw each other once every ten days and half a month. When meeting, Shen Zhouliang would always talk about the mainland. As soon as he heard his father say this, the eldest son said impatiently, "Dad, your local concept is too heavy, and to become an American citizen is an American, and the United States is your home!" ”
As a wanderer who has been wandering for more than 40 years, Shen Zhouliang does not agree with his son's words at all. He taught his son, "It has nothing to do with whether you are nationalized or not, nationality can be changed, but some things cannot be changed." No matter when, you can't forget Chinese identity. Although Shen Zhouliang was bitter and bitter, his son had been studying in the United States since he was a child and had long since dissented from his father's concept.
Photo: Old photos of Chinatown
Later, Shen Zhouliang died in the United States. Before dying, he instructed his son, "You brought my ashes back to the mainland and buried them with my old wife on the mainland." However, the son did not listen to his father for the sake of his mother in Taiwan, and he buried his father in the United States!