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My name is Xiao Ming, and I am an ordinary office worker. I sit in the office every day to work on official documents, go home silently after work, and go out for a walk on weekends. Although life is uneventful, I always feel content.
In my free time, I like to do some charity activities, such as helping out at the animal shelter or playing games with the children at the orphanage on the weekends. I think it's a warm and satisfying thing to be able to help others.
Three months ago, on a Saturday, I participated in a poverty alleviation event. We went to a remote mountainous area and donated school Xi and some daily necessities to the children there. I also told them little stories that made the children laugh. Looking at their innocent smiling faces, I feel like my life has become more fulfilling.
Just yesterday, I saw a post in the circle of friends, a girl named Xiaohong said that she had leukemia and needed chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation, but because her family was poor, she couldn't afford such expensive medical bills, and she was very desperate. She cried about her pain in the post, hoping that someone of kindness could give her a little help.
When I saw this post, I felt very uncomfortable. A young life, who should have lived happily and happily, suffered such misfortune. I think of the cute children I saw when I participated in poverty alleviation activities, and I felt that Xiaohong was like one of them, who needed help from others.
Xiaohong said that she lives in a remote mountain village to go to school. Her parents were ordinary farmers who made a living from farming.
After learning that their daughter was sick, Xiaohong's parents were very self-blaming and sad. They put all their family savings out to pay for their medical bills, but it was not enough. Xiaohong didn't want to increase the burden on her family, so she could only post online for help. Now with my support, Xiaohong's parents finally see hope.
I asked Xiaohong how much money she needed, and she said that chemotherapy and surgery would cost about 900,000 yuan combined. I didn't think about it, so I agreed: "Xiaohong, don't worry, I will cover all the medical expenses, you can only treat the disease!"
Xiaohong was so excited that she couldn't speak, and after a long time, she whispered: "Thank you, Brother Ming, I will definitely try to live!"
I comforted her, "Don't be so polite, you can just treat me as your brother." I'll transfer the money to your Alipay account now, and remember to tell me when you see the money arrive. ”
Xiaohong hurriedly said, "Okay, Brother Ming, I'll tell you in time." Thank you so much!"
After hanging up the phone, I immediately opened Alipay and transferred all the 90,000 yuan I had saved to Xiaohong. These money would have been the down payment I wanted to buy a car, but they were insignificant compared to Xiaohong's life. I believe that Xiaohong will be able to overcome the disease and regain her smile, and the day I regain my smile, my car money is the most valuable investment.
After that, I kept an eye on Xiaohong's treatment progress, and she would report back to me. The side effects of chemotherapy were great, she lost all her hair and vomited a lot, but she still persevered in order to survive. I often send her words of encouragement to keep her confident.
Two weeks later, one day Xiaohong suddenly sent me a message saying that she only received 30,000 yuan from me in Alipay, and the other 870,000 yuan was gone. I was shocked and immediately asked her what was wrong. Xiaohong said that she didn't know, and the login records showed that 870,000 yuan had been deducted from various "handling fees".
I was so angry that I immediately called Alipay customer service to inquire. They said hesitantly that because the transfer amount was too large, they deducted the handling fee, service fee, taxes and so on.
What the hell is such a mess of fees? I strongly asked them to refund the deduction, but the customer service just repeatedly said "I'm very sorry, this is an automatic deduction from the system".
I was so angry that I shouted to the customer service: "You can charge such an unreasonable fee with peace of mind?
I looked at my phone, angry and anxious. Xiaohong is still supporting treatment in the hospital bed, but now most of the money has been deducted, how should this be?
hurriedly called Xiaohong back to explain the situation, and she was also very anxious: "Brother Ming, my treatment will be interrupted without money, and the hospital will not wait." So much money is gone, what should I do?"
Xiaohong was still very anxious, she was afraid that the interruption of treatment would worsen her condition. I hurriedly promised that I would find a way to coax her to hang up the phone first.
So I quickly contacted some public welfare organizations, hoping to borrow some money to help Xiaohong. But everyone is also very tight on money, and the money that can be scraped together is far from enough. I even turned to units that had done poverty alleviation activities, but they also said that they had limited funds and could not provide more help.
As the days passed, I was anxious like an ant on a hot pan. Finally, before Xiaohong's treatment was about to be interrupted, I turned to a large medical institution. Considering Xiaohong's special situation, they can provide a part of the funding, and barely maintain Xiaohong's treatment.
I breathed a sigh of relief, but I also understood that it was just a drop in the bucket. Xiaohong's condition still requires long-term treatment and rehabilitation, and we are still facing huge financial pressure.
This incident made me see the indifference and injustice of society. Xiaohong is just an ordinary girl who is sick and wants to ask for help from others, but she encounters such unfair treatment. I think of the children I saw that day when I was helping the poor, and they were just as helpless.
This incident changed my worldview. I began to wonder, is our society too lacking in warmth and love, is there too little respect for life?
I decided I wanted to keep running for Red. Although Alipay's attitude made me angry, I still tried to contact the platform's top management, hoping that they would refund the 870,000 yuan of messy fees.
A week later, Alipay's PR department contacted me and said that I could refund most of the fees that had been deducted before. I excitedly called Xiaohong to report the good news. Xiaohong thanked me from the bottom of her heart, she said, "Brother Ming, thanks to you for not giving up, I have hope to live." In the future, I must be like you and help more people in need. ”
Although some of the money was finally returned after my campaign, Xiaohong's condition has deteriorated very seriously. The doctor said that emergency surgery was needed, otherwise I was afraid that I would not last a month.
I accompanied Xiaohong to have surgery, and the operation was successful, but I needed to recuperate for a long time. Xiaohong was very weak after the operation, but she still squeezed out a smile and said to me: "Brother Ming, thank you for not giving up on me." In the future, I will definitely live a good life and help others like you. ”
I don't feel good. I understand that Xiaohong's life is still hanging in the line. Although we fight hard, the injustice and indifference of this society are so desperate.
In this way, under my careful care, Xiaohong's situation has been good and bad. She's been holding on, but I can see that her life force is slipping away.
Finally one day, Xiaohong passed away peacefully in her sleep. She whispered to me at the last moment of her life, "Thank you, Brother Ming." Good bye. ”
I burst into tears. Xiaohong left quietly, and her young life was gone.
Although I am full of regrets, I do not regret that I reached out to help. Everything that happened to Xiaohong made me see the cruelty and injustice of this world. I want to make a difference, even if it's just a small one, for a society like this.
As long as each of us can maintain kindness, the world will become a little warmer.
I am very saddened by the passing of Xiaohong. Although a long time has passed, I still burst into tears whenever I think of her.
I hugged her tightly and also shed tears: "Auntie, it's not your fault, it's a problem of this society." I don't regret paying, Xiaohong is my sister. ”
Xiaohong's father was silent, his face full of tears. After a long time, he patted me on the shoulder heavily: "Brother Ming, thank you for everything you have done for our daughter, we will never be able to repay this kindness." ”
I shook my head: "Uncle, I didn't do anything, I just did the best I could." I believe that Xiaohong has now reached a better place. ”
Later, with the help of Xiaohong's friends before her death, I erected a small tombstone for her. Every year during the Qingming Festival, I would visit her and tell her about the events of the year.
Once again, I accompanied a life in the fight against illness. This time, fortunately, Li Lei finally overcame the disease and survived.
He later became a doctor and, like me, set up a public welfare foundation to help patients who were impoverished due to illness. Whenever I see the lives we save, I think of Xiaohong.
She was like a light that went out in the wind and rain, lighting up my path. I will not stop on this road. As long as there is love in our hearts, this world will never be dark.
Xiaohong, I hope you are well in the Heavenly Spirit. You have given me the strength to continue to give a piece of love to this world.
As I sat at Xiaohong's grave and looked at her picture in a daze, Li Lei came over and sat down beside me.
"Brother Ming, are you thinking about Sister Xiaohong?" Li Lei looked at me with understanding in his eyes.
I nodded and sighed, "yes, every time I come to see her, I think of the bits and pieces we went through together." ”
"Brother Ming, it was you who didn't give up on Sister Xiaohong, and you also encouraged me to overcome the disease. I will never forget how kind you were to me. Li Lei said seriously.
I shook my head: "No, it was you who defeated the disease and survived to pass on the warmth." I just gave a little help. ”
"No, you gave me hope to be born again. Li Lei said firmly, "I will definitely be like you and send warmth to those in need." ”
I looked at Li Lei, and my heart swelled with pride and relief. I know that Xiaohong's love will be passed on through us and infect more people.
We talked a lot more, from Xiaohong's story to the public welfare we are doing now. Li Lei told me that their hospital had recently set up a clinic in a poor and remote mountainous area, and was preparing to treat patients there free of charge.
"But we still lack medical equipment and medicines. Li Lei said, "Brother Ming, do you think we can start a fundraiser?"
"That's a great idea!" I immediately said, "I support you, we can launch a crowdfunding campaign through the online platform." ”
So, in front of Xiaohong's tomb, we made a fundraising plan. Launched a crowdfunding campaign through social networks to raise funds for charity clinics in remote mountainous areas. I also call on more kind-hearted people who have helped Xiaohong to participate.
Eventually, with the joint efforts of all of us, we were able to raise enough money to purchase medical equipment and medicines. Li Lei: They also carried out free clinics in the mountainous areas as they wished. I also went to participate and was filled with joy to see that the poor patients could be treated.
I will always remember Xiaohong, her strong vitality, and her love for life. She is the eternal light in my heart that keeps me going.
Little Red, my sister, I hope you can see in the Heavenly Spirit that the world is getting warmer and warmer.