In a small village in Jiangxi, there is a story of a legendary woman that has been passed down to this day. Her name is Chen Fulian, she is 96 years old this year, and the ups and downs of her life are full of legends. Do you know? When she was still in her infancy, she was stuffed with 20 silver dollars and sent to her future "husband's house," and what is even more incredible is that her little husband was born four years after her arrival! What kind of experience was this? Why is there such a peculiar title as "waiting for Langmei"? Let us uncover Chen Fulian's extraordinary life.
On a stormy night in 1926, Chen Fulian was born in an ordinary farmhouse in Yiwu, Zhejiang. When she was born, she was called "Snow Jade Girl", but behind such a beautiful title, there is a heavy pressure on the family's life. Although her father forced a smile and paid the reward, he couldn't hide the helplessness in his heart. Although the Chen family is not poor, raising another daughter is undoubtedly a heavy burden in that era.
Chen Fulian is the second daughter in the family, and her birth made her already tired mother even worse. At that time, the concept of male superiority and inferiority of women was deeply rooted, and daughters were almost a burden in the eyes of many families. Soon after she was born, Chen's parents began to think about finding a new home for her. They hope that she can have a better life in the future, instead of being like them, working hard but never changing her fate.
In the blink of an eye, Chen Fulian was full moon, and her parents took her on a journey to find her adoptive parents. On the recommendation of a distant relative, they found an elderly couple in Yiyang, Jiangxi Province. The couple had a lot of property, although they were not wealthy, but they lived a stable life, they never had children in their lives, they were kind-hearted, and they always wanted to adopt a child.
Faced with such an opportunity, Chen Fulian's parents felt that this was a gift from God, and they entrusted Chen Fulian to the old couple. At that time, Chen Fulian's parents took her to each other's home, and when the old couple saw Chen Fulian, they seemed to have seen their long-lost relatives, and their eyes were full of joy and expectation. During the conversation, Chen Fulian's parents cautiously and sincerely explained their intentions, and the old couple also gladly accepted this responsibility and were full of hope for the future.
Fate always likes to joke, and Chen Fulian arrived at her "husband's house" four years after her little husband was born. Locally, such a situation is known as "waiting for Langmei". Behind this title, it is not only a satire of her fate, but also a helpless acceptance. In those days, child brides were a common phenomenon, but Chen Fulian's situation was particularly special. She was several years older than her future husband, and such a union was rare at the time, but it was not uncommon.
With the passage of time, Chen Fulian slowly grew up, and her little husband also grew up. She integrated into the family in her own way, and although her identity was somewhat special, she gradually won the respect of her family and neighbors with her intelligence and hard work. She helps the family with the field chores and takes care of her little husband, and although her life is ordinary, it is full of warmth and happiness.
Life is never going to be easy. In that turbulent era, wars were frequent, many families were forced to separate, and Chen Fulian's life was also greatly affected. Despite this, she did not give up, but worked harder in the hope of being able to protect the family that gave her warmth. Her strength and bravery have made her the best in the village, and people always mention her with respect.
With this, her little husband has gradually grown up, although the two have a marriage contract and then have emotions, but in the common life run-in, they have slowly cultivated a deep relationship. They have been through many ups and downs together, and these experiences have made their relationship stronger.
In her later years, Chen Fulian's husband died early due to illness, and she supported the whole family alone. During this time, her wisdom and tenacity were admired by all. She not only maintained the integrity of the family, but also took on many social responsibilities in the village, helping the neighbors solve problems, her life is full of legends, but more than that, it is selfless dedication to the family and society.
Chen Fulian's story is a story of tenacity and dedication. Her life has undergone a transformation from a child bride to a family pillar, which is not only the ups and downs of personal destiny, but also a profound reflection of the role of women in that era. In her own way, she wrote an extraordinary life. Looking back now, we can't help but ask: In the current society, how many women like Chen Fulian are there? Is their strength and sacrifice something that every one of us should learn and inherit? Let us remember Chen Fulian, not only because of her strength, but also because of her love for life and infinite dedication to her family.