[The life of a talented woman of Peking University jumps]
In 1998, Ma Nan, an ordinary Peking University girl, suddenly became the focus of national attention.
It was when Clinton was visiting China, and the whole country, without exception, was blowing the "American wind." But in the much-anticipated Peking University auditorium, this seemingly polite girl questioned Clinton's statement of "freedom" in public.
"The freedom you speak of is still far away for young Chinese people...... a sincere and sharp phrase that stabbed the US president, who claims to be a "defender of freedom and democracy."
With such a question, Ma Nan was instantly labeled as an "anti-American fighter of Peking University". The torrent of public opinion seemed to lift her up high and plunge her into the abyss.
Once upon a time, she was just an ordinary Peking University girl, diligent and studious, sharp-spoken, and won numerous championships on behalf of the debate team. No one thought that a temporary question would completely change the trajectory of her fate.
More than ten years have passed, and Ma Nan's life is like a bouncing ball with ups and downs. She experienced another earth-shaking turning point in her life - marrying an American.
In 2001, Ma Nan met Kou Bailong, a finance student from the United States, at Peking University. The two met late, and soon fell in love and became husband and wife, and Ma Nan became the "American daughter-in-law" in the mouth of the outside world.
is completely different from the image of her former "brave and powerful", Ma Nan gave up the opportunity to study in China and devoted herself wholeheartedly to family life. According to her, "freedom should not be a slogan, everyone should strive for it".
Unfortunately, the happy married life lasted for a short time, and in 2011, Ma Nan and her husband Kou Bailong had a conflict and finally chose to divorce. Since then, a protracted custody battle has begun.
This former loving couple does not give in to each other, and you come and go to tear right and wrong. Ma Nan launched an appeal online for help, and was questioned by netizens whether he was too radical and whether he had abandoned his principles. Kou Bailong claimed that Ma Nan's Buddhist beliefs were too strict, and requiring the children to be vegetarian affected their health, so they had to take the children away.
In 2013, the court ordered custody of the two children to be returned to Ma Nan. But just when she thought she could finally reunite with her children, Kou Bailong refused to carry out the court decision, and has not been able to reunite mother and son.
Today, Ma Nan works as a librarian in an ordinary public primary school in Xiamen. From a Peking University girl to an "anti-American fighter", to an "American daughter-in-law", and now to a primary school librarian, Ma Nan's life can be described as ups and downs and ups and downs.
There are too many impermanences and regrets in life, so that this talented woman of Peking University who was brave enough to speak out back then can only rekindle the meaning of life in an ordinary job. In her own way, she quietly influences growing children.
Yes, who would have thought that the girl from Peking University, who attracted national attention back then, would eventually have such a bouncing life trajectory? The invariency of fate often catches people off guard, and Ma Nan is the best footnote.
As an ordinary primary school librarian, Ma Nan's life is finally back on track. This job is ordinary and stable, which has allowed her to get rid of the turbulent years in the past.
Every day, she arrives at school more than an hour early to sort through the rows of books in the library. Everything was laid out so neatly and orderly, as if her previous twists and turns had never existed.
But when the children flocked in, Ma Nan came back to life. She will enthusiastically recommend suitable reading materials for them and guide them to take the initiative to discover the beauty of this world.
"Reading broadens people's horizons, allows people to get out of the fog and see life as it really is." Ma Nan often told the children this. Her personal experience is undoubtedly the best interpretation.
Some naughty children occasionally inquire into Ma Nan's past. They could always see a hint of melancholy and perseverance in the eyes of this slightly silent lady.
Yes, Ma Nan's experience is destined to be extraordinary. But she was not crushed by the setbacks of fate, but turned into a persistent pursuit of life. She hopes to use her own way to let more children experience the power and beauty of knowledge.
At lunchtime, Ma Nan would take out the simple meal he had prepared with him and eat it quietly alone. Sometimes she silently wishes in her heart, hoping that the two children she has not seen so far will be healthy with her father.
In his spare time, Ma Nan will participate in some community activities and volunteer work. She prefers to interact with people and share her thoughts and thoughts on life. Perhaps this is the freedom she has always longed for in her heart.
The twists and turns in her life did not make this talented woman of Peking University hesitate and stop. On the contrary, through ordinary work, she rediscovered the value and meaning of life, and continued her original intention of speaking out bravely in her own way.
The road is long, I will go up and down and seek. No matter how bumpy the road ahead was, Ma Nan was determined to move forward, just as he had the courage to defend "freedom" back then. This is her greatest freedom, and it is also the highest stage of her life.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Ma Nan has been working in this primary school for more than ten years. She is still the diligent and dedicated good administrator, and is deeply loved by teachers and students.
It's just that as he grows older, Ma Nan's mood has become more and more calm. She began to let go of the entanglements of the past and devote herself wholeheartedly to the work and life in front of her.
Whenever new students enter the school, Ma Nan will personally lead them to visit the library and explain in detail the distribution of various books. She hopes that children will fall in love with reading and the joy of learning from an early age.
"There is a golden house in the book, and there is Yan Ruyu in the book." Ma Nan often uses these two lines of poetry to encourage children to read more. She earnestly hopes that through reading this window of knowledge, more children can gain rationality and wisdom in life.
Sometimes she also takes the initiative to interact with parents and share her own educational experience. Ma Nan knows that the guidance of parents is very important, so he treats every parent with special care.
Parents appreciate this simple and hardworking lady. They were amazed by Ma Nan's rich life experience and her dedication to education. Soon, Ma Nan became an "educational model" for this primary school.
Ma Nan's calmness and calmness also gave great inspiration to some young teachers in the school. They often ask how Ma Nan maintains his concentration through the ups and downs of life.
"Life is like a pool of muddy water, which needs years of precipitation to produce the clarity of wisdom." Ma Nan always responded with such modesty and moderation. She encouraged young people to have perseverance and determination to pursue their dreams in a down-to-earth manner.
Whenever he opened the door of the library in the morning, Ma Nan would sigh at this ordinary and happy life. She turned the pain and regret of the past into motivation and lived a new life value.
Yes, this talented woman of Peking University, who was once labeled as "brave and powerful", will now be able to lead more young people to pursue the highest level of knowledge and freedom. Ma Nan's life is extraordinary, precisely because she uses her own struggle to interpret the most unpretentious original intention of an educator.