Recently, a poignant news has caused widespread discussion on the Internet. An elderly man over eighty years old, forced to sell bamboo shoots on the street in order to make a living, was charged a management fee of 10 yuan. Behind this seemingly small incident, there is a story that makes people cry and laugh.
According to the photographer's recollection, there has been a tradition of selling bamboo shoots in this town for decades. Every year in early spring, when the green bamboo in the mountains and fields begins to draw bamboo shoots, the villagers will come here to buy fresh bamboo shoots. And this old man is also one of them, he will work hard every year to pick bamboo shoots and sell them along the street to support himself.
However, this year's situation was somewhat unexpected by the elderly. Due to the local government's management of stalls and sales, a certain management fee is charged for each stall. For most vendors, this management fee is only insignificant, but for this old man, it has become a heavy burden on him.
In the interview, the old man said: "I can only set up a small stall every day, sell a few catties of bamboo shoots, and it would be good to earn a few yuan." But if I am charged another 10 yuan management fee, I will not have enough to eat. Hearing the old man's helpless words, the photographer couldn't help but feel sympathy.
In fact, the old man was not the only one affected. During the interview, the photographer learned that there are fewer and fewer elderly people selling goods on the streets, and the reason is precisely because of this high management fee. Most of them are eke out on a meagre income, and this policy has made life even more difficult.
However, behind this sadness, there is also a gleaming turn for the better. It is understood that the collection of this management fee is not done in bad faith, but out of consideration for the maintenance of market order and the cleanliness of the environment. The collection of management fees is also used for village construction and support for community public services. This shows that the government has not neglected the livelihood of the elderly who are street vendors when implementing this policy.
How to solve this dilemma has become the focus of attention. At the call of the photographers, some enthusiastic people have come to help the elderly, including providing free stalls and waiving management fees. This series of actions not only solves the plight of the elderly, but also makes more people pay attention to these elderly people who set up stalls on the streets.
Through this story, we can see the power of social care. Although the old man had faced difficulties and helplessness, in the end he was not crushed by reality, but received help and support from more people. This story also teaches us that if we work together to care for the disadvantaged, we can create a better society.
In this era of opportunities and challenges, we need more stories like this to draw attention to social equity and justice. Whether it is the government or the general public, we should care for those who live on the margins with kindness and understanding, and provide them with more opportunities and support, so that everyone can enjoy a life of dignity and happiness.
This story is both poignant and warm, and the seemingly small management fee affects the lives of the elderly. Through the testimony and appeal of the photographers, we see the power of social care and the brilliance of humanity. May stories like this be noticed and valued by more people, so that we can work together to create a better and fairer society.