90-year-old teacher Wang Kunsen is one of them. After retirement, he did not choose a comfortable life in his old age, but went out to pick up waste in the dead of night, only for one purpose - to sponsor those students from poor families. After 15 years of working at Zhejiang Medical University, he has always insisted on using his meager pension and waste scavenging income to help students continue their studies. What kind of ups and downs has this old man, who is still running for public welfare in his later years, and what kind of faith supports him to continue to make unremitting efforts on the road of doing good?
Wang Kunsen's story can be traced back to the distant 1939. At that time, he was only 7 years old, and it was supposed to enjoy a carefree childhood, but the reality was far more cruel than he imagined. The family's financial difficulties, coupled with the early death of his mother, forced him to shoulder the burden of survival early. At that time, Wang Kunsen followed his father to pick up cigarette butts on the street, and in this way he barely made a living. Despite all the hardships of life, his thirst for knowledge eventually supported him to finally step on the threshold of school at the age of 11.
Despite the start of his academic career, Wang Kunsen's path to study was not smooth. The poverty of his family made him stand out among his peers – not because of his grades, but because of his shabby clothes and always empty school bag. In the winter, his feet often blistered from the cold wind, but that didn't stop him from heading to school. Perhaps it was this persistence that moved the heavens, but the spring breeze of 1949 brought new changes, and the government began to pay attention to education after the liberation, so Wang Kunsen was able to continue his studies, and finally entered the army, starting a new life.
In the army, Wang Kunsen not only found food and clothing, but also found an opportunity to continue his studies. He clearly remembered that when he first arrived in the army, a plate of carrot fried meat brought by a PLA soldier was the most delicious meal he had ever eaten. At that moment, he deeply experienced the changes in his life and strengthened his determination to study hard in the army. In his 29-year military career, Wang Kunsen not only succeeded in his own studies, but also did not forget his original intention, and used his salary to buy books to help other soldiers improve their knowledge.
In 1978, after changing careers, Wang Kunsen chose to enter Zhejiang Medical University as a teacher, teaching national defense and military courses. His teaching career has been filled with care and love. Although his life is not rich, with a monthly pension of only 6,000 yuan, he has never been stingy in helping students. He understands the importance of education to change his life, so he decided to use a portion of his income to support students from poor families.
Mr. Wang Kunsen's retirement life is different from ordinary people. He chose to scavenge in the dead of night, which was both a low-key way to do good and one of his financial sources to sustain the good deed. Every month, he can earn about 300 yuan by scavenging, which is not a large amount, but it is an additional support for his students. He firmly believes that every small piece of aid can change a student's future.
He has insisted on this kind of life for more than ten years. Rain or shine, no matter how cold or hot it is, as long as night falls, he will set off to start his scavenging journey. Behind this persistence is his deep affection for education and public welfare, and it is also a kind of feedback to the difficult years he has experienced. He knows that he can have today because of the help and opportunities given by the society, and now is the time for him to give back to the society.
Mr. Wang's story has gradually spread in the community, and it has also inspired more people to join in helping others. He used to say, "I just did what I was supposed to do." A simple sentence, but it expresses his attitude towards life without regrets. Now, although he is in his old age, he still does not change his original intention and continues his philanthropic path. His actions are not only a financial aid for poor students, but also a transmission of positive energy to the society.
The story of Mr. Wang Kunsen is a history of life struggle, and it is also a heart-warming picture. In him, we see how an ordinary person, through his own efforts and perseverance, not only changed his own destiny, but also influenced and changed the lives of those around him. He used practical actions to explain what true selflessness and dedication are. At the age of 90, he is still illuminating the life path of others in his own way, and this strength and love make us deeply feel the best side of human nature. Mr. Wang's story tells us that no matter how old you are, as long as you have a heart, you can bring a beautiful change to the world.