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Xu Jinhuo, a simple and unpretentious farmer, full of longing and yearning for a better life in the metropolis, set foot alone in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province in 1990 and started a new chapter in his life.
In the early days, although the material conditions were extremely scarce, with his abundant vitality and strong will, Xu Jinhuo successfully survived those difficult years and lived a free and easy life.
Time flies, time flies, in the hard work of the streets and alleys of Jiaxing City, Xu Jinhuo has spent a long ten years. In the blink of an eye, this once high-spirited young man has entered middle age and has become a lonely bachelor.
Those dreams and longings seem to have been ruthlessly washed away by the years, and his life is like a pool of stagnant water, silent and without waves.
However, the turning point of fate appeared around 2000, when Xu Jinhuo was close to his prime, and he met the woman who changed the fate of his life - Zhang. Zhang is 20 years younger than Xu Jinhuo, and she is also a rural girl who has left her hometown to work outside.
The two met and got to know each other, fell in love, and eventually tied the knot. Since then, Xu Jinhuo's life has finally ushered in the dawn and is on the right track.
Soon after the marriage, Zhang's abdomen gradually bulged, indicating that a new life was about to come. Although the family's financial situation is not well-off, their nest is full of warmth and happiness.
In the following ten years, Zhang gave birth to four lovely children, two boys and two girls for Xu Jinhuo, making the originally quiet family lively.
However, as migrant workers, they encountered many difficulties in finding a place to live in the city because they did not have a household registration in Jiaxing. To make matters worse, four children were born one after another, but they were unable to receive formal schooling in Jiaxing because they did not have a local hukou.
Watching his wife's abdomen bulge again, Xu Jinhuo felt a great responsibility. As the breadwinner of his family, he must create a safe and comfortable haven for his wife and children. However, the high housing prices in Jiaxing City do not intend to live here for long, so renting is not cost-effective for them.
Just as Xu Jinhuo was worried about this matter, a bold and creative idea flashed through his mind - why not build a house of his own for his family? As an experienced mason, building a house is a breeze for him.
So, Xu Jinhuo decisively decided to personally build a simple but warm home for his family.
After countless careful screenings, it was located under the Yangtze River Bridge at the intersection of Nongxiang Road on Linggongtang Road, and soon became the first choice for the Xu family to seek a stable life.
Strategically located close to the bustling city centre while maintaining a quiet and elegant atmosphere, it is the ideal place to stay.
However, it was in such a family that should have been full of laughter and warmth that the misfortune of Xu Jinhuo's family quietly kicked off. A family that should have been happy and happy, but because of homelessness, forced to live under the bridge, began an unforgettable difficult time.
In June 2010, a shocking news caused an uproar in the city of Jiaxing - a family of six members had been living under a bridge in the center of the city for many years!
This undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the family. In an instant, the eyes of the outside world converged like searchlights, and the intense light almost completely exposed the dark corners where they had once sheltered from the wind and rain.
People's curiosity, compassion, contempt and even blame swept over this once little-known family.
Time goes back to ten years ago, when Xu Jinhuo went through a lot of hardships and finally created a simple "home" for his wife and children under the bridge. This is a simple shack with an area of only 10 square meters and made of the most common iron sheets.
In this dark and damp environment, mosquito nuisance, cold in winter and hot in summer, Xu Jinhuo's family of six spends every day together.
Nevertheless, for Xu Jinhuo's family, this has become their temporary refuge. However, life is far more difficult than they imagined, making it impossible for them to survive in such a harsh environment for a long time.
Garbage and household items were piling up everywhere, emitting a foul smell, and to make matters worse, the four children were unable to receive a normal schooling here.
Xu Jinhuo's family is isolated from this dim and dirty space, and the only connection with the outside world is that ray of light. They turn a blind eye to the filth around them, as if they have decided to perish.
Just when everyone thought that this family would be accompanied by garbage forever, a shocking news suddenly pushed them into the public eye. In June 2010, an in-depth report by a local media first fully exposed this once unknown family to the world.
Immediately afterwards, the relevant departments of Jiaxing City responded quickly and went all out. According to the law, the behavior of living under the bridge and cave was clearly a violation of public order, so the chengguan law enforcement team launched an on-site investigation and issued a solemn notice of forced eviction, strictly ordering Xu Jinhuo and his family to complete the full relocation within the shortest possible time - one month.
Faced with the double pressure of the government and the media, Xu Jinhuo's family is like being under a microscope, under overwhelming pressure. Ten years of ordeal has become a hot topic of discussion overnight, leaving them at a loss.
When faced with the dilemma of being forced to move out of the bridge within a month, Xu Jinhuo was not as depressed and decadent as the outside world expected, but ignited a courage and determination to strive for self-improvement in the depths of his heart.
recalled himself 20 years ago, when Xu Jinhuo was in the prime of life, wandering alone outside just to survive. However, time flies, and in ten years, he not only married a wife and had children, but also took on the responsibility of taking care of his parents and raising children.
It is this kind of great change in life that makes Xu Jinhuo, a carefree bachelor, instantly transform into the head of the family, a father who needs to shelter his wife and children. However, because he was too young and burdened at the time, his family was left on the streets with nowhere to live.
It was this deep sense of helplessness that inspired Xu Jinhuo's determination to build a house for his family with his own hands. As a veteran of the construction industry, he was well versed in building houses, so he quickly settled on a target under the Yangtze River Bridge in the heart of Jiaxing.
During the day, Xu goes out to work as usual, and when night falls, he returns to the bridge cave to clear the grounds with a shovel and prepare for the groundbreaking ceremony of his new home.
At first, he was apprehensive and afraid of being thwarted, but as the days passed, his courage grew.
For a period of time, Xu Jinhuo even called on the workers to work together to carry the reinforced concrete, and devoted themselves to the construction day and night.
After nearly two months of hard work, Comrade Xu Jinhuo finally built a simple and unpretentious comfort nest for his relatives with amazing perseverance. Although the residence is only a little more than 10 square meters and its appearance is slightly cramped, it is enough to bring warmth and peace of mind to this homeless family.
In the following years, Comrade Xu Jinhuo gave full play to his professional expertise and continuously renovated and strengthened the residence. His clever use of inexpensive building materials, such as wood planks and scaffolding, allowed the house to gradually become a basic function such as a bedroom, kitchen and storage room.
Through unremitting efforts, Comrade Xu Jinhuo successfully transformed the original hut of only 10 square meters into a solid residence covering an area of about 70 or 80 square meters with complete facilities.
Amazingly, the whole process cost less than 6,000 RMB!
There is no doubt that Comrade Xu Jinhuo, with his diligent hands, step by step, personally created this coveted warm home for his family. Although the living conditions are still difficult, at least they have a stable place to live and no longer wander around.
The strength of this self-reliance gave him an incomparable sense of security and pride, and at the same time, he deeply felt the endless warmth brought by the fruits of his labor.
When the living conditions of Comrade Xu Jinhuo and his family were made public, it immediately aroused widespread concern in the whole society. Eyes are on this once-neglected family like a searchlight, with sympathy, blame, contempt, concern, and all sorts of emotions pouring in.
The first to lend a helping hand to them are those who are passionate and enthusiastic. In just a few days, a large number of daily necessities were continuously sent to the Xu family's Qiaodong hut.
Food, furniture, books, toys, you name it. People have said that although the Xu family's living conditions are indeed too bad, they are willing to do their best to help the family improve their living conditions.
This love from strangers is like the warm sun in winter, which makes the Xu family, who originally lost confidence in life, instantly see the dawn of hope. They couldn't help but be deeply moved, and their gratitude to these kind people was overflowing, and they rekindled their vision and expectation for a better life in the rescue.
What surprised Xu Jinhuo even more was that the principal of the nearby Hanwei Kindergarten actually visited him in person! The principal sincerely informed Xu Jinhuo that the two young children had reached the school age and could receive formal education on campus just like other peers by paying a small fee for meals and teaching materials.
The ardent desire for education has always been like a sharp thorn deep in Xu Jinhuo's heart. Due to the lack of local household registration, his four children could not attend school in Jiaxing City normally, so they had to study at home.
However, the principal's visit this time undoubtedly brought the most timely Ganlin to the Xu family, and from then on, the two young children will be able to break free from the shackles of the family and enter the classroom to receive a comprehensive and systematic education.
In an instant, the Xu family's cottage was filled with an unprecedented warm and harmonious atmosphere. Although the house is still dilapidated and the living environment is still difficult, it seems to be soaked in a warm current. The innocent smiles of the children shine here, and Ms. Zhang finally unloaded her fear of life and showed her long-lost joy.
All these changes are due to the strong support of all aspects of society. Without the help of the outside world, the Xu family would probably be trapped in the dark corner of the bridge forever and forgotten by the world.
Now, they have finally escaped this harrowing predicament, and their lives are full of sunshine and hope again.
Although the generosity of all sectors of society has turned the lives of Xu Jinhuo and his family around, they know that this way of relying on external forces is not a long-term solution.
As the head of the family and a conscientious father, Xu Jinhuo must find a more long-term way out for his family.
When the Jiaxing City Management Law Enforcement Team came and issued a notice to them that they must move out of the bridge within a month, Xu Jinhuo did not show the anxiety and frustration that people expected, but had the courage to start again.
"My dear, we won't go far this time, only for a short time. Xu Jinhuo promised his wife, Ms. Zhang, that "when we have enough savings in the future, we will return to our hometown to build a three-story small building, and from then on we will have a home that truly belongs to us."
Admittedly, the long years of wandering and wandering have deeply pained him, and he is eager to create a solid harbor for his beloved family to live and work in peace and contentment.
However, the experience of being forced to say goodbye to Qiaodong turned out to be an excellent new starting point for him to pursue his dream.
Therefore, in this crucial last month, Xu Jinhuo devoted himself to the intense and busy preparations for the move. He has lived in Liuqiaodong for ten years, and has accumulated a lot of disorganized items at home, and he is meticulous and cautious in the handling of these items.
In order to properly solve this problem, he hired a large logistics company and planned to use a four-ton heavy truck to carry all the luggage.
At the same time, Xu Jinhuo also arranged for the enrollment of his two young children in a nearby kindergarten in advance to ensure that their studies would not be affected in any way by the relocation.
The day before leaving Jiaxing City, the family of six went to the photo studio to take a precious family photo, which was also the last good memory they left in the city.
Staring at the youngest child in his wife's arms, Xu Jinhuo's eyes couldn't help but burst into tears. Despite the hardships of life, at least for the past ten years, he has remained true to his promises, never failed his wife and children, and did his best to create a safe haven for them to take refuge from the storm.
Now, everything is about to open a new chapter. Bidding farewell to Qiaodong is only a short process, and from now on, he must let his wife and children get rid of the predicament of the past and no longer live that kind of upheaval life.
Only in this way can the family once again bloom with a smile as warm and bright as the sun.
With such dreams and expectations, Xu Jinhuo's family took firm steps towards a new life. Although the road ahead is full of unknowns, their hearts are full of hope and confidence, believing that as long as they have a place to live, they can take root here and write a new chapter in their lives.
On July 8, 2010, a continuous drizzle kicked off the departure of Xu Jinhuo's family. The gloomy sky seems to send deep blessings to this family that has been through hardship, and heralds the beginning of a new life.
All the preparations have been made, and the trucks have been waiting under the bridge for a long time. This time, they no longer choose to leave quietly at night, but choose to pack their bags in Baitiantang and embark on a new journey.
Before setting off, Xu Jinhuo invested a lot of precious time and effort, and did his best to completely clean up the messy pile of debris and garbage that their family lived under the bridge cave in ten years.
Seeing this former "homeland" rejuvenated in his hands, his heart was filled with endless emotion: without the selfless assistance of the government and all social forces, his family would probably be tired of living here forever and immersed in this filth.
When the last trace of filth disappeared, a feeling of satisfaction and pride welled up in my heart. He whispered, "This city has given us the warmth of family, and in order to repay this affection, we must keep it spotless and leave no regrets behind."
The departure of the Xu family attracted the attention of many neighbors, who stopped and wondered with curiosity where the family who had lived under the bridge would go.
Some people sent them sincere blessings, others questioned their way of life, but many more just watched silently, and no one took the initiative to care about them.
Looking around, the place that once blessed them was now so strange. Ten years of hard work seem to have been forgotten in the corner of the bustling city.
Xu Jinhuo's eyes flashed with tears, and his heart was full of deep gratitude for the warmth of the city in the past.
"Let's go, let's go home!" As soon as Xu Jinhuo's words fell, the whole family boarded the four-ton truck in turn. The doors slowly closed, the engine let out a low roar, and the truck slowly drove away from the city, both familiar and unfamiliar, in the eyes of everyone.
As the wheels turned, Xu Jinhuo's tears gradually stopped flowing. Since he came to Jiaxing alone 20 years ago to struggle, his life has experienced countless ups and downs.
Now, I finally have the opportunity to say goodbye to my wife and children and start a new journey in life.