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This was a few years ago, when I was still playing mahjong parlors in my hometown to earn extra money. At that time, I was in my early twenties, and I had just gotten married, and in order to earn more money to buy a small house, I opened a small mahjong parlor in the village. The uncles and aunts in the village love to play cards and chat together all day long, and the business in my museum is not bad.
There was a village woman I was familiar with, Xiaojiao, a few years older than me, short and fat, mediocre in appearance, but enthusiastic and cheerful. Her husband went out to work for many years and stayed at home, leaving her alone to take care of the children. I often saw her carrying a rag bag to the mountains to collect firewood, the child tied to her back, and I didn't see her in a decent padded jacket in the winter.
When there are not many customers in the mahjong parlor, Xiaojiao often comes to help me clean up alone. I saw that she was so pitiful, so I asked her to do some work for me in vain, and I gave her some more hard money. She was very grateful to me and came to talk to me when she had nothing to do and talk about her difficulties. I also treat her like a relative.
At noon that day, Xiaojiao came to me for lunch with two bowls of white rice, and specially picked a piece of fatty pork for me. I asked her to eat it too, and she shook her head and said that she would have to eat some vegetable soup today. I felt sorry for her, so I gave her all my share of meat.
Xiaojiao finished eating the meat I gave, and her eyes suddenly turned red: ", let me eat such good meat, you think too highly of me." My husband has been out for all these years, except for the first few Chinese New Year's holidays, he has never remembered me and my children. The family has to leave the hard-earned money, and our mother and son have a problem with food and clothing. "
I comforted her: "Xiaojiao, don't be discouraged. With me here, you and your children can come to me if they have any problems. Your husband, that bastard, doesn't remember to go home to see you and the child, who will serve him when he is old and weak!"
Xiaojiao wiped her tears, and forced a smile: "Thank you, there is no endless road, I believe there will always be a chance to turn over." I'll go back to take care of the children first, and I'll invite you to eat my handmade dumplings another day!"
I watched Xiaojiao leave, thinking about how much bitterness this lively village woman hid. She must be very lonely, supporting this family alone, her husband doesn't care, and her in-laws only know how difficult it must be.
A month later, there was a sudden discussion among the uncles in the mahjong parlor, saying that Xiaojiao had been running to the town recently and had never returned at night. Some people say that she is very intimate with a man who drives a luxury car.
I stepped forward and asked her, "Xiaojiao, it's true that you haven't been home lately?"
Xiaojiao blushed: ", I originally wanted to tell you. I recently met a friend who was very nice to me and the kids and said he would help us buy a house in the future. "
I hurriedly said, "Xiaojiao, you think about it carefully. It's easy for a man to make empty promises, and you can't get too close to him on the spur of the moment. Besides, you still have a husband. "
Xiaojiao's face sank: "My husband? He is the negative man! I have waited for him for so many years, and now he has a new love, and he said that he will never come back! I am so bitter with my child, he never cares, and now I have found someone who is really good to me, what right does he have to blame me?"
I felt distressed when I heard it: "Xiaojiao, don't get excited. I know you're not having an easy time, but you also have to be clear, care more about your family now, and don't be confused by the rhetoric outside. "
Xiaojiao's eyes turned red, and her tone softened: ", I know you care about me." Actually, nothing happened to me or the man, but he treated me really well. I'm a widow and I want to have a good life for a few days. Don't talk about me, I'll weigh it myself. "
After speaking, Xiaojiao got into the man's luxury car and drove away. I looked at her departing back, and I couldn't calm down for a long time.
After a week, there was a sudden news in the town that the man who drove the luxury car had taken other women home, and Xiaojiao never appeared again.
I was anxious and distressed, and immediately ran to find Xiaojiao. The moment she opened the door, I didn't even recognize her, and she was very haggard, with tears on her face.
She hugged me and cried: "You're all right! The man finally abandoned me, he just played with my feelings." I'm so stupid!"
My heart was like a knife, and I comforted her: "Xiaojiao, don't be sad, it's his fault when you meet a negative man, not your fault." "
Xiaojiao wiped her tears and said, "I really regret that I shouldn't have been so close to him." But I was so lonely and desperate that I would look at my eyes and accept his coaxing. Now that I understand that we widows are bullied, I should learn my lesson, live my life well, and raise my children. "
I nodded, and asked, "What are you going to do in the future?" Do you need me to help you ask if there is any work in the town?"
Xiaojiao shook her head: "No need, I plan to go back to my hometown to farm and support myself." I can't open the door anymore and wait for that bastard husband to change his mind. I'll never believe any man's rhetoric again!"
I watched Jiao regain her strength and determination, and I was relieved for her. She finally saw the path she had to take.
I talked to Xiaojiao for a long time, and this experience made her grow. She decided to drive the wrong man out of her heart and keep her dignity well.
Thanks to you, you have always reminded me to be vigilant and let me recognize the true colors of those men. I now understand that as a widow, I must be strong, independent, and self-reliant, and not expect handouts from any man, much less be deceived by rhetoric. I want to make the widows and sisters in other villages also wake up that we must unite and help each other to live better together. "I was very touched by Xiaojiao's words.
Yes, if a woman wants to live beautifully, she cannot rely only on the warmth that men give to her. We must stand tall and help each other to make the flower of life bloom more brilliantly. Xiaojiao made me see the inner strength of women, which also inspired me to help more women in distress and make their lives better.
There is no time when people do not make mistakes, but as long as they can learn a lesson and start again, there must be infinite possibilities. I believe that Xiaojiao will be able to regain her new life.
I continued to run a mahjong parlor in the village, and Xiaojiao took the children back to their hometown, and I often called to ask them about the situation of their mother and son. I heard her say that she has planted a lot of land and plans to use the money she earns from farming to send her children to school.
During the Chinese New Year, I went back to my hometown to visit her. As soon as I opened the door, I saw Xiaojiao smiling, her hair combed cleanly, wearing a brand-new cotton jacket, and holding a radiant child in her arms.
When she saw me, she said happily, "Come in! Come in and drink the almond paste, which is ground with almonds grown by myself." Our mother and son are doing well, don't worry!"
I looked at their mother and son, and I felt relieved and happy from the bottom of my heart. Xiaojiao has gone through the trough of her life and finally ushered in a new life. It also makes me firmly believe that there is always hope ahead in life, and to move forward bravely is to win.
I am sincerely happy to see Xiaojiao and her children living a new life.
Xiaojiao enthusiastically pulled me into the house and sat down, and brought me hot soy milk and green vegetable cakes from home-grown soybeans. I looked at her happy smile and couldn't help but feel how much she had changed.
"You have to come back to see me during the Chinese New Year, I'm so happy! Come, try my craft, isn't it better?" Xiaojiao said with a smile.
I took a sip of the sweet soy milk and praised it: "Xiaojiao, your craftsmanship has improved, but what makes me happiest is to see how satisfied you are living now." ”
Xiaojiao nodded: "Yes, I am very happy to be able to plant these fields, and I am very happy to live a self-reliant life." I don't expect any man anymore, and being able to support myself and my children is my greatest pride. ”
"Mom, I want to eat candy!" The little girl's daughter pulled the corner of her clothes and coquettish.
"Okay, mom will bring you candy. Xiaojiao smiled and went to the cupboard to get a handful of candy for the child.
Looking at her and her daughter's intimacy, I can't help but think that Xiaojiao used to be a woman who needed to be relied on and protected, but after so many hardships, she chose to be independent and raised her daughter to grow up. Now she is strong and gentle, and I am sincerely proud of her transformation.
"By the way, I'm going to open a small shop to sell the vegetables I grow and the handicrafts I make, what do you think of the idea?" Xiaojiao's eyes flashed with hope.
"Very good, with a shrewd and capable strong woman like you in charge, the store will definitely be prosperous. Do you need me to help you invest?" I immediately expressed my support.
"Then you're welcome, you must come to my opening ceremony then!" Xiaojiao said happily.
As the sun set, I got up and took my leave. Xiaojiao sent me to the door, hugged my daughter again, and said to me: "Thanks to you, I have regained my strength, got rid of the past, and started again." I will try my best to make our mother and daughter live a better life, and I will also help more village women and sisters in need, so that they can usher in a new life together!"
I hugged this strong woman deeply. Before leaving, I couldn't help but look at this warm home with nostalgia, and wished Xiaojiao and her daughter a bright future here.
Time flies, and more than a year has passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, I have been busy taking care of the mahjong parlor business, and occasionally I think of Xiaojiao's mother and daughter, but I have never had time to go back to my hometown to see them.
One day, I suddenly received a call from Xiaojiao, and she happily told me that her small shop had been open for a month and that business was booming. I listened to the confidence and happiness in her words, and immediately decided to take advantage of the Chinese New Year to visit her shop.
So on the eve of the Chinese New Year, I came to Xiaojiao's hometown, and at a glance I saw the signboard "Jiaojia Shop" in front of her store, which was full of peppers, peanuts and various hydrangeas and other agricultural products she planted. As soon as I approached, I saw Xiaojiao greet her with a smile on her face.
"Happy New Year, come in and see, my store is full of goodies!" Xiaojiao pulled me into the store.
I saw that the walls of the store were covered with embroidered pendants and curtains embroidered by her and other village women, and the counter was full of bottled pickles, homemade pastries and other special foods. Several village women also helped to take care of it.
"These are all done by the women of our village, and I support them to come to my store to sell together, so that everyone can earn some hard-earned money. Xiaojiao's face was full of pride.
I was amazed and said happily: "Xiaojiao, you not only live a good life by yourself, but also lead other village women to get rid of poverty and become rich together, it's really not easy!"
Xiaojiao smiled shyly: "It's all up to everyone's efforts." I'm very satisfied now, and the Office of Poverty Alleviation said it could help me renovate and expand the store. I also found someone to teach me how to use a computer, and I can also help people in the village sell things online!"
Before leaving, Xiaojiao gave me her best New Year's delicacies such as fried liver and glutinous rice cakes. Although I repeatedly refused, I saw her resolute eyes and knew that this was her intention, so I gladly accepted it.
I believe that in the future, Xiaojiao, her daughter, and the women in the village will definitely live better and better. With their own hands, they have created a new life. Whenever I think of this, I will be sincerely proud and relieved for Xiaojiao.
I thought maybe I should consider going back to my hometown to settle down, get close to nature, and live a simple life. I believe that with hard-working and kind folks like Xiaojiao, life will become more meaningful.
Perhaps, in the near future, I will work with Xiaojiao to seek development opportunities for more rural women. So that they too can stand up and live a decent and happy life. I'm sure that as long as everyone works together, the story of changing one's destiny with their own hands will continue to be staged.
In the blink of an eye, it is another season of spring flowers. I decided to go to Xiaojiao's hometown to see her again.
As soon as I arrived at her house, I saw that the courtyard in front of the house was full of her new flowers and a few lively chicks. Xiaojiao's daughter was chasing and playing in the yard in vain, and when she saw me coming, she happily shouted "Auntie!"
Xiaojiao also greeted me with a smile, pulled me to the house and sat down, and brought me fragrant mushroom and chicken soup.
"Auntie, you're here! try my new dishes, are you getting more and more talented in cooking!" Xiaojiao said with a smile.
I tasted the chicken soup and was full of praise: "Xiaojiao, your skills are getting better and better! The flowers and plants in the yard are also taken care of brightly." ”
"yes, I'm happy now. The child is in good health, and the business in the store is getting better and better, so I plan to get a few small houses to rent out and earn some extra money. Xiaojiao's face was full of happiness.
"That's great! I knew that with your ability, you would have a good life. "I'm really happy for her.
Xiaojiao smiled shyly: "I have to thank you for encouraging me at the beginning and letting me regain my confidence, otherwise I wouldn't be able to go today." By the way, look at my new clothes, do they look good?"
With that, Xiaojiao went to the wardrobe and took out a few sets of brightly colored hand-woven cotton clothes to show me, embroidered with delicate lace.
"I spent two months weaving it myself, but I'm going to let the kids wear it first, so I'm not going to make new clothes for the time being. Xiaojiao said softly.
I talked about life in the city and made her laugh, and we had a great conversation. I could see that she was living a very full life now, and she didn't look like the poor widow she used to be.
As he was talking, several village women knocked on the door with vegetables, and it turned out that they had come to Xiaojiao's house to help prepare dinner.
"Auntie, you must stop and try our craft tonight!" The village women said to me with a smile.
So, I witnessed them busy making food: Xiaojiao chopping vegetables, village women making dumplings and picking bean sprouts, and a few of them barbecued meat skewers in the yard. The daughter happily ran around to help.
In the evening, we sat down at a long table in the courtyard and had a hearty dinner, the smell of barbecue and the laughter of the girls filled the night sky. I know that I will remember this wonderful night.
Before getting into the car, I couldn't help but sigh how a widow who has the courage to improve herself came step by step. Looking back, I am sincerely proud of Xiaojiao.
Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye. In the past two years, I have been busy with work, and I rarely have time to go back to my hometown to visit Xiaojiao.
One day, I suddenly received a call from Xiaojiao, who excitedly told me that the town was going to hold a "Rural Women's Entrepreneurship Model" selection, and she was rated as a representative of the county's female entrepreneurship model, and she was going to the provincial capital to be commended!
I was shocked and immediately decided to take a leave of absence to visit Xiaojiao in my hometown.
Back to Xiaojiao's hometown, she has changed even more. Two new houses were built in the courtyard, and a flower stand was built in front of the door, which was filled with bright flowers. There is some new furniture in the house, and there are awards on the walls. Xiaojiao's daughter has also grown a lot taller and is helping her mother do handicrafts.
"Auntie, you're finally back to see me!" The girl happily ran over and took my hand.
Xiaojiao also greeted her with a smile, and the brilliance on her face was even more than before. She poured me hot tea and excitedly shared with me what was going on.
It turned out that in the past two years, not only has the business in the store been getting better and better, but she has also led the women in the village to set up a cooperative, and everyone sells agricultural products and handicrafts online, and their income has increased significantly. She also donated money to help the village build roads and set up a cultural room. Last year, she was named one of the county's top 10 outstanding women.
"I didn't expect you to achieve so much, I'm so happy for you!" I sincerely congratulate Xiaojiao.
"It's all up to everyone. Now I'm going to the provincial city to receive the award, I can't believe it's real!" Xiaojiao said shyly.
I looked at the little girl in front of me who had grown from a helpless widow to a strong woman in charge of herself, and I was sincerely proud of her.
A month later, I went to the provincial capital to attend Xiaojiao's award ceremony. She was in high spirits on stage, and when she accepted the award, she also thanked me for my help and encouragement in the past. The applause at the scene was thunderous, and I couldn't help but burst into tears.
After the ceremony, Xiaojiao excitedly said that in the future, she would make the cooperative bigger, and cultivate more female entrepreneurial leaders to help more women in need. I sincerely feel that this village woman who has the courage to be self-reliant stands on the big stage with ease, and she is dazzling.
I stayed in my hometown for another week, and saw that Xiaojiao had become the leader of the village, and many villagers came to ask her about her entrepreneurial experience. She is also more mature and stable, and her family life is colorful.
Every time I think back to the poor widow she was back then, I can't help but feel that the transformation in life is sometimes only a thought. Because of someone's inspiration and encouragement, Xiaojiao regained her strength and courage, and finally changed her own fate and that of others. This also makes me firmly believe that there is no obstacle in the world that cannot be overcome, as long as there is faith and courage.
Time flies, and five years have passed in the blink of an eye. I have been busy with work for the past five years, and I haven't returned to my hometown to visit Xiaojiao for a long time.
"This is my childhood dream, and I have finally made it come true!" The Circle of Friends wrote.
I immediately came to my senses, and quickly clicked on the full picture to take a closer look, and found that Xiaojiao had completely changed her appearance, her hair was trimmed neatly and fashionably, and she was wearing a professional skirt with outstanding temperament. The atmosphere was warm, and it seemed that some important meeting was being held.
I was so excited that I immediately dialed Xiaojiao's phone. As soon as she got through, she excitedly shouted, "Auntie, have you seen my circle of friends? I'm going to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women!"
It turns out that over the years, Xiaojiao has been committed to helping rural women start their own businesses, and has gradually developed the cooperative into a large-scale public welfare organization covering the whole province. She is also often invited to give feminist lectures in various places, which has been well received by all walks of life. This time, she was selected as the Outstanding Female Representative of the province and was invited to speak at the United Nations Headquarters.
I was so excited that I burst into tears, and immediately decided to take a long leave to go to the scene to support Xiaojiao.
A month later, I went to the United Nations headquarters in New York, USA, and met Xiaojiao in person at the venue. Dressed in a professional suit, she calmly gave a speech on the international stage, full of aura. I was so excited to see it that I said to the people around me from time to time, "That's my good friend".
After the speech, Xiaojiao received warm applause. Many foreign delegates also came to shake hands with her and express their admiration for her. I stepped forward to hug Xiaojiao, and both of them burst into tears.
"Auntie, thanks to your support and encouragement back then, I am where I am today!" Xiaojiao said gratefully.
I can't help but think back to the unknown widow in a small mountain village many years ago, and now she has shined on the international stage, helping rural women to get rid of poverty and become rich. All this is like a dream, Xiaojiao used her strength to change the fate of herself and others.
After returning to China, I went to Xiaojiao's hometown to see her. Xiaojiao has converted the old house into a training center, and she is standing on the podium and talking to a room of female students. Everyone looked at her with adoration.
"Teacher Xiaojiao taught us to realize the dream of turning over and creating a new life, she is our pride!" A female student told me with tears on her face.
I can't help but feel sincerely proud of Xiaojiao again! I remember that many years ago, I witnessed her transformation. Today, the widow of this village has grown into an admirable feminist leader, and I am very proud of her.
In the blink of an eye, Xiaojiao has entered middle age. What was once an unknown widow in a mountain village has grown into a well-known feminist leader and philanthropic entrepreneur.
I was so excited that I immediately rushed back to my hometown to visit Xiaojiao. As soon as we saw her, the two of us hugged each other excitedly.
"Auntie, after so many years, you still haven't changed at all!" Xiaojiao said with a smile.
I looked her up and down, and found that although Xiaojiao had added some wrinkles, she was still looking bright. She was dressed in a simple but elegant dress, with lively braids between her gray hair.
"Xiaojiao, look at your current achievements, I have foreseen it a long time ago! Since so many years ago, you have exuded the power to change your fate. I say from the bottom of my heart.
Xiaojiao smiled shyly and pulled me to the courtyard for a walk. Both sides are planted with flowers and plants that she loves.
Pointing to a peony in full bloom, she said, "I named this peony 'Recovery' because it always blooms first every spring. Like myself, I rose from suffering and then blossomed into a brilliant flower of life. ”
I can't help but be moved by Xiaojiao's wisdom in life. We talked about her recent life and career.
Now, Xiaojiao has shifted her focus to helping children and women with disabilities. She built a rehabilitation center, a library, and a new type of rural kindergarten. With her sponsorship, many children in poor mountain villages have been able to enroll in school and enter a new life.
"I'm planning to open more of these non-profit educational institutions across the country, so that all children have a fair chance at enlightenment. Xiaojiao's eyes flashed with idealism.
Before leaving, I saw Xiaojiao deliver a cart of books and school supplies. "These are for children in the mountains, and I am going to drive them myself. Xiaojiao said heartily.
Watching her drive away, I couldn't help but think of the lost widow who had been confused and trapped many years ago. Today, she has grown into a communicator of new life. In this world, no force can stop a person with a dream in his heart from moving forward!
I'm so proud of Xiaojiao. The legendary story of an ordinary woman's transformation will inspire more people to light up the spark in their lives. She uses tenacity to convey warmth and perseverance to compose a hymn to life.
I know that the seeds of light have been sown deep in the world. In the future, there will be more flowers of life that bloom because of Xiaojiao!