In 1988, China was in the early stages of reform and opening up, and the whole society was undergoing a great transformation from closed to open. During the year, the political atmosphere in Beijing was also particularly tense and full of uncertainties, and the political and economic situation at home and abroad affected every decision made by the central and local governments. This year, Li Xiannian, then chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was busy with domestic and foreign affairs, and his political career has gone through several ups and downs, and he has reached the twilight of his life, but he is still busy with major national affairs.
This is also an era in which emotions and humanity are magnified in the context of the great era. Yang Shangkui was the late secretary of the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee, and his death left his wife Shui Jing alone to face the desolation of the world. Shui Jing and Yang Shangkui were partners during the revolutionary period, and their marriage was not only a family union, but also a legend in the context of that era. Yang Shangkui's death made Shui Jing feel deeply lonely and helpless, and this emotional fluctuation was also perceived by Li Xiannian.
Against this backdrop, Shui Jing's decision to go to the United States to visit her daughter, who was studying in a foreign country, became an epoch-making choice. This is not only because of her personal emotional needs, but also reflects the importance that people attached to family affection in the social context at that time, as well as the new opportunities brought by the policy of opening up to the outside world to ordinary people.
In Zhongnanhai in the summer, Li Xiannian was sitting in his office reviewing documents. Suddenly, his secretary hurried in, with a bit of anxiety on his face: "Chairman, there is something you need to know. Yang Shangkui's wife, Shui Jing, she plans to travel to the United States. ”
Li Xiannian's pen paused for a moment, and he raised his head suddenly, with an imperceptible vibration in his eyes. He put down the pen in his hand, pondered for a moment, and then said calmly: "I know, you go and get busy first, and I will tell you if there is something." ”
After the secretary left, he sat there quietly, recalling the time when he and his wife, Lin Jialin, took Shui Jing to Beijing two years ago to relax. At that time, Lin Jialin accompanied Shui Jing almost every day, and they toured Xiangshan and Biyun Temple together until Shui Jing's mood stabilized.
During those days in Beijing, the friendship between Shui Jing and Lin Jialin became deeper and deeper. Li Xiannian knew that Shui Jing's decision was not only because she missed her daughter, but also because she hoped to find herself again at a certain stage of her life.
Early one morning in June, Shui Jing received a call from Lin Jialin at her home in Nanchang, and when she heard the familiar and warm voice, Shui Jing's mood suddenly improved. Lin Jialin said: "Shui Jing, Li Xiannian and I plan to go south for an investigation, we will pass through Nanchang, and we would like to invite you to Hangzhou for a gathering." ”
Shui Jing hesitated and considered her daughter's situation, but finally agreed. She thought it might be a new beginning.
Shui Jing's trip to the United States, from the beginning of the preparation to the final departure, experienced countless difficulties and expectations. With Lin Jialin's encouragement, she gradually let go of her fear of loneliness and began to look forward to reuniting with her daughter. After Li Xiannian learned that Shui Jing was going abroad, he privately instructed the secretary to pay attention to Shui Jing's visa and travel arrangements, and help her as much as possible.
Finally, on a golden autumn morning, Shui Jing stepped on the plane to the United States with full of expectations and some reluctance. At that moment, she felt like she was not only traveling to a country, but also to a whole new stage of life.
After arriving in the United States, Shui Jing's reunion with her daughter was filled with tears and laughter. She sees her daughter grow into an independent, intelligent young woman with pride and comfort in her heart. This journey not only healed her soul, but also made her realize that no matter where life is, as long as there is love, there is a home.
The story of Shui Jing is not only a slice of an ordinary woman's life in the context of a special era, but also reflects the changes in Chinese society and people's deep desires in that era. Her journey symbolizes personal bravery and liberation, as well as the transformation of society from closed to open. At that special moment in history, everyone was looking for their own sky in their own way.
The vignettes of Li Xiannian and Lin Jialin add warmth and depth to this story. They are not only the leaders of the country, but also friends with affection and righteousness. In the face of major rights and wrongs, they have not forgotten to care for and help the plight of an ordinary woman, and this kind of brilliance of humanity cannot be concealed by any political situation.
Through the story of Shui Jing, we see the microcosm of an era and the fluctuations of personal fortunes. In the long river of history, everyone is so small, but it is these small individuals, through their choices and actions, that together weave the richness and diversity of this era. This is not only a look back at the past, but also an expectation for the future, looking forward to a more open and inclusive world.