In 1973, Zhang Lingfu's widow, Ms. Wang Yuling, finally returned to the mainland of the motherland and came to Beijing after a long 24-year overseas wandering, and this precious moment was captured by the camera. Wang Yuling in the photo is wearing a windbreaker with short hair neatly and neatly, showing her tenacious and capable temperament. Despite being 45 years old, her elegance remains the same as it was back then.
At that time, China and the United States had not yet established diplomatic relations, but this did not stop Wang Yuling's longing for the motherland and her determination to return to her heart. She took a plane, crossed thousands of mountains and rivers, and went through hardships, and finally set foot on the land of her homeland that she longed for. Hearing the news of Wang Yuling's return, Deng Ying's eldest sister still found time to warmly receive her despite her busy official duties.
The two ladies talked cordially like old friends for many years. Deng Yingchao introduced to Wang Yuling the great achievements made in the development of the motherland, and Wang Yuling was full of pride and joy when he saw the rapid changes in various parts of the motherland. This reunion, for Wang Yuling, is not only an affectionate look back at her homeland, but also a witness to the prosperity of the motherland.
Wang Yuling's name carries a history behind it, her life has won the respect of countless people, as Zhang Lingfu's last wife, her life experience is full of tenacity and legend. When she was 17 years old, she married Zhang Lingfu, a man destined to leave a deep mark on her life. At the age of 19, she gave birth to a son Zhang Daoyu for Zhang Lingfu, but fate was so tricky, her son was widowed before he was 100 days old. Although she and Zhang Lingfu have been together for a short time, less than half a year, the affection is enough for her to remember for a lifetime.
After Zhang Lingfu was killed, Wang Yuling actually didn't want to leave the mainland, but the situation forced her to take her son to Taipei. originally thought that there would be a pension to make ends meet, but after arriving in Taipei, the life of the mother and son was in trouble. Fortunately, Wang Yuling's mother's family is relatively wealthy and has connections, so she decided to seek another development. Wang Yuling, who is in her 20s, came to the United States with her travel expenses, worked part-time, learned English, and applied for a job at an airline. Life in the United States was not easy, but with tenacity and perseverance, she got out of it step by step.
There are often people around her who introduce her to her, but Wang Yuling refuses. She always had Zhang Lingfu in her heart, that feeling, that promise, so that she could no longer accept others. In the early 70s, Wang Yuling received an invitation from Premier Zhou, hoping that she would return to China to have a look. Wang Yuling readily agreed, and during this visit to China, she established a deep friendship with Sister Deng, and has been exchanging letters since then. Sister Deng hoped that she could return to China to settle down, but at that time, Wang Yuling had her own job and a son who was studying, so she could only temporarily dismiss her thoughts.
In the 90s, Wang Yuling retired from the airline, and his son also had some success in business. After discussing with the mother and son, they decided to return to China for development and settle in Shanghai.
Although Zhang Lingfu was once the "sworn enemy" of our army, his contribution to the country in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has not been forgotten. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Wang Yuling was again invited to visit Beijing and received a commemorative medal. The official title for her is "Mrs. Zhang Lingfu", which also reflects the respect for her.
Wang Yuling spent her last years in Shanghai in her later years, and in 2021, she passed away at the age of 94. Her life is full of tenacity and legend, she is not only a great mother, but also a respected woman.