That was in 2000. My name is Xiaofang, I was born in a small mountain village, and I have been a beautiful girl in the village since I was a child. That year, I had just turned twenty, and I was just the right youth. At that time, the girl always had to ask for a bride price when she married her daughter, but I didn't, I fell in love with a young man who was a soldier.
His name is Tiezhu, as his name suggests, his body is tough, his personality is straightforward, and he is a well-known good offspring in Shili Eight Villages. The two of us met at a civilian-military party, and he was wearing a military uniform, so heroic, he immediately attracted me. The two of us fell in love at first sight and promised each other for life.
However, when I said that I wanted to marry Tiezhu, my family objected. The reason is that Tiezhu's family is poor and can't get a bride price. But I was resolute, and I said, "Tie Zhu is a good man, I don't want a bride price, I will marry him!" ”
In this way, I insisted on marrying Tiezhu against public opinion. On the day of the wedding, the old people in the village said: "This girl is really a fool and a fool, such a good young man is hard to find with a lantern." ”
Although the life after marriage is hard, we are very affectionate. Tiezhu performed well in the army and made many meritorious contributions. At that time, I became the envy of everyone in the village.
One day, Tie Zhu came back from the army and said to me excitedly: "Xiaofang, I was selected to carry out a special mission, it may be dangerous, but I must go!" ”
I looked at his determined eyes, although I was worried, but I still said, "You go, there is me at home, you can rest assured." ”
In this way, the iron pillar went to a distant place to carry out the mission. During that time, I was worried every day for fear of receiving bad news.
One day, I was working in the fields, and the loudspeaker in the village suddenly sounded: "Xiaofang, come back quickly, your husband Tiezhu is back!" ”
I threw down my hoe and rushed home. I saw Tie Zhu wearing a military uniform, with a military merit medal on his chest, standing there with a smile on his face.
It turned out that the task carried out by the iron pillar was successful, and he also made great achievements. He took the certificate and the prize money and said to me: "Xiaofang, this is the result of our joint efforts, and this family will get better and better in the future." ”
At that moment, I burst into tears and hugged the iron pillar tightly, knowing that I was not looking at the wrong person.
Since then, our lives have gotten better and better. Iron pillar was promoted in the army, we moved to the city, and we had lovely children. When people in the village mention us, they will say: "Look, Xiaofang didn't want a bride price back then, and married a good husband, which is really enviable!" ”
This is my story, a story of love and perseverance. To this day, I often think of those youthful years, the days when I walked with the iron pillars. It's hard, but it's full of happiness.
As the years go by, the children grow up day by day, and our home is becoming more and more warm. Tiezhu transferred to the local area and became a civil servant, his sense of responsibility was stronger, and he devoted great enthusiasm to his family and work. I also got a job in the community, helping to organize various activities to enrich our lives.
That day, I was planning a health lecture for the elderly at the community center, and Tie Zhu came to me in a hurry, with a look on his face that I had never seen before, nervous and a little uneasy.
"Xiaofang, the unit sent me to poverty alleviation, it is a remote mountain village, the conditions are very difficult, I ......"
Before he could finish speaking, I interrupted him: "Tiezhu, you are going to help those in need, this is a good thing, our whole family supports you." ”
He looked at me with a flash of gratitude in his eyes: "I'm just worried about you and the child. ”
I smiled and shook his hand: "Haven't we always supported each other?" Go ahead, I'll be at home. ”
Tie Zhu left, and with his concern for his family, he went to that remote mountain village. I was at home, taking care of the kid and waiting for him to come back.
One day, I received a letter from Tiezhu, in which he said that the villagers there were very simple, but life was really difficult, and he was trying to help them. I looked at the letter, tears blurring my vision, and I knew that Iron Pillar would definitely make a career there.
Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye. Tiezhu finally returned, he was dark and thin, but his eyes were full of pride and accomplishment. He hugged me and the child tightly and said excitedly, "Xiaofang, we have succeeded, that village now has its own industry, and the lives of the villagers have improved." ”
I laughed, tears streaming down my face: "I knew you could do it." ”
Our lives have returned to peace, but I know that Tiezhu's heart is always thinking about that mountain village. So, I proposed, "Iron Pillar, let's go there in our spare time, maybe we can do something." ”
Surprise flashed in Tie Zhu's eyes: "Xiaofang, I know that you can always understand me." ”
In this way, we started a new public welfare undertaking to help the development of that mountain village. In the process, we encountered a lot of difficulties, but we also gained a lot of touches. Our children have also grown up in such an environment and have learned to be grateful and helpful.
This is our life, ordinary, yet full of meaning. Tie Zhu and I, in our own way, write our own story, a story of love, perseverance and dedication.
As the days passed, our public welfare undertakings gradually improved. Tie Zhu and I spent the weekend taking the children to the mountain village, teaching the villagers planting techniques and helping them build a small farm. Watching the lives of the villagers get better day by day, our hearts are also filled with joy.
I remember one time, the old branch secretary of the village held Tie Zhu's hand and said excitedly: "Tie Zhu, you and Xiaofang are really our great benefactors, and your good deeds have brought our village to life." ”
Tie Zhu replied with a smile: "Old branch secretary, we are just doing our part, hoping to help everyone." ”
Just when we thought everything was going in a good direction, a sudden flash flood hit us hard. That night, torrential rains and flash floods swept away the village's houses and crops.
When we heard the news, Tie Zhu and I immediately rushed to the village. We were stunned by the sight in front of us, a mess, and the helpless eyes of the villagers made our hearts clench.
Tie Zhu gritted his teeth and said to me, "Xiaofang, we can't give up, we have to help the villagers rebuild their homes." ”
I nodded and clasped his hand tightly: "Let's work together." ”
In the days that followed, we mobilized as a family to raise funds, buy building materials, and mobilize more volunteers to join us. After months of hard work, the village finally has a new look.
We have experienced countless hardships along the way, but every time we see the villagers regain their confidence and the children's laughter returns to the valley, we feel that it is all worth it.
One day, when I was helping the villagers build a new house, a little girl came to me with a bouquet of wildflowers in her hand and an innocent smile on her face: "Auntie, I picked it myself and gave it to you." ”
I took the flower, tears rolling in my eyes, it was the best reward for our efforts.
At night, Tie Zhu and I sat on the stone at the head of the village, looking at the starry sky, he suddenly said: "Xiaofang, over the years, you have suffered a lot with me, have you ever regretted it?" ”
I shook my head and leaned on his shoulder: "I feel happy to have you there." ”
This is our life, tortuous, but full of hope. We use our own hands to hold up a piece of the sky for others, and we also find the value of life for ourselves. In this process, we have learned to persevere, learn to give, and learn to cherish each other. Our story continues, and although we are no longer young, the love in our hearts will never fade.
As the reconstruction of the village was gradually completed, we began to plan for the future development of the village. Tie Zhu and I believe that external assistance alone cannot fundamentally solve the problem, and the villagers need to be self-reliant and develop characteristic industries in order to truly get rid of poverty and become rich.
So, we started to promote a special agricultural product in the village, wild mushrooms. The village is located in a mountainous area with a humid climate, which is ideal for the growth of wild mushrooms. We brought in experts to teach the villagers how to collect, dry and process wild mushrooms, and helped them open up sales channels to bring their products to market.
Under the leadership of Tie Zhu, the villagers have devoted themselves to the collection and processing of wild mushrooms. After a period of hard work, the wild mushroom industry has gradually developed and grown in the village, and has become an important way for the villagers to increase their income.
However, just when everything seemed to be going well, a new problem arose before us. As the production of wild mushrooms increased, the market was oversupplied and prices began to fall. Villagers are worried that their incomes will be affected if they cannot sell the wild mushrooms they have worked so hard to collect.
Tie Zhu saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. After discussing with me, he decided to lead the villagers to develop wild mushroom deep-processing products, such as wild mushroom paste, wild mushroom dried slices, etc., to increase the added value of the products. At the same time, he also actively cooperates with e-commerce to broaden sales channels, so that wild mushroom products can go out of the mountains and be sold all over the country.
After a period of hard work, the deep-processed products of wild mushrooms have achieved a good response in the market, and the lives of the villagers have been improved. Looking at the smiles on their faces, our hearts were filled with relief.
At this time, a villager came over and said gratefully: "Tiezhu, Xiaofang, thanks to your help, there is hope for our lives. ”
Tie Zhu held his hand and said sincerely: "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts, and we will continue to work hard to make the village develop better." ”
In the coming days, we continue to work on the development of the village. We have introduced other special industries, such as alpine vegetables and Chinese herbal medicine cultivation, to help the villagers broaden their sources of income. At the same time, we are also actively promoting the development of rural tourism, attracting tourists to this beautiful mountain village to experience the countryside scenery and taste the special food.
With the joint efforts of Tiezhu and me, the village has undergone earth-shaking changes. The living standards of the villagers have been continuously improved, the children have better educational conditions, and the village has become a well-known tourist destination.
Today, when we walk through the village, we see the happy smiles of the villagers and hear the laughter of the children, and our hearts are full of pride. We know that all the work we've put in over the years has been worth it. With our own hands, we have brought hope to this village and added color to our lives.
This is our story, a story of love, perseverance, and devotion. Although the years have left marks on our faces, our hearts are still young and full of love. We believe that as long as there is love in our hearts, our lives will be full of sunshine.