Qiu Aifang: Chivalrous spirit has been around for more than a hundred years.
Old Qiu Aifang lives in Group 2, Shoujia, Luo Fu Village, Luo Fu Town, which is close to the seat of the town government. She is the first centenarian we wrote. Before going to her house, we made preparations, bought some fruits and brought a piece of pork to the old man to show our concern for the old man.
There is a small river to Qiu Aifang's house. I saw the gurgling river bottom, and I could clearly see the fish swimming freely. Walking through the ancient stone bridge, a rugged path winds forward, with bamboo fences on both sides of the road. In winter, vegetables grow green and full of vitality. The village where the old man is located is very big, the front of the house is very open, surrounded by mountains, and a trickle flows around the edge of the village. It's really a good place to cultivate one's morality. The house is built on the hill, surrounded by neighbors' houses, which are very close. The house where the old man lives is relatively large. It is a traditional quadrangle, consisting of a gatehouse, a patio, a main room and a side room. We feel that the living environment of the elderly is quite good, and it is very feng shui from the perspective of rural feng shui. No wonder there are centenarians here.
Arriving at her door, I saw an old man in his seventies busy on the ground floor in front of the gatehouse, looking leisurely. An old man with rickets sat on a bench in the guard room. I didn't know that the two old people outside the door were Qiu Aifang's sons and daughters-in-law. After we explained our purpose, the two old people poured tea on our table enthusiastically and even said kind words. Qiu Aifang is very old. There was a crutch beside her, and her back was hunched so badly that she almost huddled up. But the old man is in good health and looks good, and he can't see any signs of depression. Although her face is covered with patchwork wrinkles, which are traces left by historical vicissitudes, like an ancient pine tree, wisps of silver thread hang down from the edge of a tightly wrapped hat. Although she is very old, she is elegant and clean. Although time is not without exception and her body is gradually eroded, the old man's vision is still good, but his hearing is not very good. Only when she speaks to her and repeats it loudly can she hear us clearly.
With Qiu Aifang's intermittent memories and the supplement of his son and daughter-in-law, we have a preliminary understanding of the life of the elderly. The old man is 104 years old this year, which can be said to be a cross-century old man. She was born in Baiyi Village, Luo Fu Town and never went to school. Married to her present home at the age of 24, and lived with her honest husband Zhong Guifang for 80 years. 1930, Qiu Guifang and her husband Zhong Guifang gave birth to their only son. Husband and wife love each other, live in harmony, support each other, respect each other and be guests in those difficult days. The old man once lived in the county town for 13 years, taking care of his son's grandchildren and helping to do some housework within his power. Now, the old man has three male grandchildren, four granddaughters, two male grandchildren and three female grandchildren, and the next generation of grandchildren also has descendants, but we really can't remember them clearly. It can be said that it is full of children and grandchildren. According to the old man, their grandson comes back to visit her at least twice a year and cares about the life of the old man. Every time they come back, they always bring her something delicious. Old people have a good relationship with their families, especially their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her meal will be eaten by those children, and she will be satisfied to see the children happy. This may be the family happiness of the old man.
Now, the old man can't eat hard rice. She said that once he ate, his stomach would be blocked. So her younger generations only let her cook porridge or cook noodles for her. The old man is never picky about food. All the dishes are to his liking, but he doesn't eat blindly. The old man is very enthusiastic and anxious, and often helps his neighbors, so all the neighbors like to go to her house and chat with the old man. What impressed the neighbors most was that one year their children were unwell. In that special era, it was good that everyone could eat enough. It happened that at this critical time, the neighbor's child wanted to see a doctor, but he really couldn't afford so much money, so he had to watch and quit his job. After learning about this, Qiu Aifang, the old man, discussed with her husband and did not hesitate to take out what little savings he had at home to help his neighbors tide over the difficulties. Although he didn't have enough food and clothes, he saved a life after all. Now, on holidays, neighbors often visit the elderly. Life has been stormy for decades, but I have to be willing to accept the reality that time has passed. Because Qiu Aifang fell down a few years ago, it was inconvenient to go out to visit, and there were many opportunities to communicate with neighbors. However, in the words of neighbors, because of her virtue and kindness, people remember her, so her neighbors often come to chat with her to enrich her life.
"A distant relative is better than a close neighbor", a beautiful traditional virtue of China, has continued many stories, enabling our old people to spend their old age happily in a harmonious neighborhood relationship and persist in their desire for life in the filial piety of their children and grandchildren.
Qiu Guixian: I live long because I can't stay up all night.
Qiu Guixian is the best and most talkative of the six old people. She gives us the impression that she is talkative, clear-minded, enthusiastic and cheerful, and will not stay overnight when she is angry. She also told us frankly and seriously: "I may live long because I can't live through the night." What's so angry about life? If I can live a good life, then I am very satisfied and very satisfied. "
Qiu Guixian was born on September 9th in the early years of the Reform Movement of 1898. Some people say that he was born in Chongyang, and Shou Yuan will also be Chongyang. She also said that her life is very good. /kloc-When she was 0/9 years old, she married Xu Peizong, who was younger than her. She remembers that her husband was very kind to her. They lived together for more than half a century and gave birth to a son when they got married. Now her son is 78 years old, and his children and grandchildren are full, which makes her full of hope for life.
Mr. and Mrs. Qiu Guixian have read books and are considered to be people with a little culture in the mountains. She can still recite part of The Beginning of Life, especially the housework. Couples sometimes quarrel. Once upon a time, when they were poor, they quarreled over food, and they didn't get rough when they quarreled. The next day, they were fine. Typical couples quarrel at the end of the bed and never hold grudges. The old man Qiu Guixian said: "As a man, you can't be too angry. Isn't there a nice song? " If you are angry, the harmony of a family will be destroyed. If the family is not harmonious, you can't make money, and your family and talent will flourish. "We really didn't expect that the old man gave our neighbors and us a lesson on the spot, but he really spoke in an orderly way, and we were in awe of the old man.
The old man Qiu Guixian has a son and two daughters. His son Xu Jiade is 65 years old and has five sons. The eldest daughter Xu is 78 years old. In the early years, she often visited the old people's homes. She thinks highly of her fifth grandson. He used to be a soldier, but now he has bought a house in Nanning. He often calls back to greet the old man. As soon as the old man calls back, he will become very energetic. She also told us clearly that she thought her children and grandchildren had become the main habit of life. Qiu Guixian said, what will people think when they are old? We also hope they are good, they are good, and I am comfortable.
The old man has no teeth and is not picky about food. He only eats vegetables and porridge. Life can be said to be simple. They eat a bowl of semi-hot rice every day, eat little lunch, have a normal diet, do not smoke or drink, and have no bad hobbies. But they like fruits, especially bananas. Children and grandchildren often buy some nutrients for the elderly. From 2007 to now, the elderly still go up the mountain to collect firewood, visit their grandchildren at home, do some housework, wash dishes and wash clothes, and insist on washing clothes themselves for fear that others will not clean them. Many times, Qiu Guixian will take them to the river in front of their house to clean up. Now, she likes to go to her neighbor's house to relax every day. She can also help the family to dry millet and cut wood. She is very friendly to people and gives all the food to the children. When her neighbor came home, she was very enthusiastic. From this perspective, the fine tradition of hardworking, thrifty, generous and kind-hearted working women in China for thousands of years is reflected in the elderly, which is very worthy of our statement.
Qiu Yuzhong: No disease will stop me from living a long life.
Qiu Yuzhong's chicken feet in Dengdong Village, Luo Fu Town are surrounded by straight pine trees. Like guards, they guard this paddy field and this small village in spring, summer, autumn and winter. This green life also ensures the cleanliness of the blue sky. When I came here, I had a feeling that "the mountains are heavy and the water is doubtful, and there is no way, and there is another village" and "under the hedge of picking chrysanthemums, I can see Nanshan leisurely"
Looking around, there are only seven or eight families in the village, and several families are built on the mountain. The widest straight line distance between the sides of the two mountains is only two or three hundred meters. There is a stream flowing quietly in the middle. There are several small vegetable gardens surrounded by bamboo pieces by the stream, and a few small' rice fields' are piled in front of the house, which is quite idyllic.
Qiu Yuzhong, an old man, was born on June 23, 2000. He is 100 years old, but his legs and feet are still neat. We found that Qiu Yuzhong's home was clean, the TV cabinet was spotless, and there were two sofas on both sides of the hall. The newly added furniture looks refreshing. This is a wealthy family, right?
The old man's memory and thinking are still very clear, but his eyes are not clear and his ears are a little deaf, but he can still communicate with us normally. The old man said, "I have been ill all my life. It cost me a lot of money to treat the disease, which dragged down the children. They were too tired to enjoy any good days with me. Now they are blessed by their children and grandchildren. "
Through conversation, we learned that the old man was born in Sanhe village not far away. When he was a child, he studied in a private school for three years. However, due to frequent bandits nearby, his studies were quickly interrupted, which is really regrettable. The old man has been married twice. The first marriage was not happy and did not last long. Speaking of this, he was silent for a moment, his eyes shining with tears that were not easy to be detected, and he felt helpless for his poverty. It also makes us feel the pain and sadness he left in the past. When the old man was 44 years old, he was arranged to marry a woman who had lost her husband, but the woman had passed away.
During the chat, the adopted son of the old man hurried back and chatted with us for a while, from which we learned that what Qiu Yuzhong's adopted son said was consistent with what he told himself. So we think Qiu Yuzhong's memory is not bad. It takes courage to hide this bitter life experience in his heart for so long. We think Qiu Yuzhong is also happy. He met such an adopted son, which added countless joys to his later life.
Wang Suying: No disease, no disaster.
Wang Suying, who lives in Hengsha Formation in Zhennan Village, Luo Fu, has a rather unclear idea. The family said that in 2007, the elderly were still awake, able to go to their children's homes for dinner, and often watched highway bridges. In order to take pictures of the old man, we still asked her family for help. The old man is very filial to her, especially the eldest daughter-in-law who lives with her. In the process of taking pictures, the old man kept wiping away his tears. The old man's family told us that the eldest daughter-in-law served her from beginning to end, no matter how troublesome or trivial, and never complained.
Old people seldom get sick all their lives. Family members said that the old people had never eaten a pack of antipyretic powder and were extremely healthy. But when I am old, I shave a few times a month and occasionally drink some tonic wine brought back by my children and grandchildren. The old man is never picky about food. He likes everything, such as meatballs, eggs and fish.
There are 7 male grandchildren, 4 female grandchildren, 9 great male grandchildren and 4 great female grandchildren. All the male grandchildren are married, and so are the two female grandchildren. Two sons work at home, and their grandchildren become young and middle-aged laborers. The oldest male grandson is He Jude, who is in high school. Now Wuzhou is engaged in the gem business. Other male grandchildren are no longer engaged in agriculture because of land acquisition on expressways, and mainly drive cars, set up shops and do business.
According to the old people, the old people's temper belongs to the category of irritability. They like to nag and are strict with their families. They also quarreled with their neighbors, but they don't hold grudges and don't like to tell others about themselves. However, they like to ask their own business and sometimes call names, but they don't care, because they all know it's for their own good. After quarreling with neighbors, they will often take the initiative to go to their neighbors' homes to apologize and apologize, which will not affect neighborhood relations. Therefore, neighbors also said that although the old man has a big temper, he is not the kind of person who is difficult to get along with. Wang Suying lived an enlightened life honestly and frankly. At the end of the interview, we guessed that perhaps because of his openness, the old people lived so long.
Zheng Jingui: I only drink mountain spring water all my life.
Zheng Jingui, born on190865438+1October 3rd, just celebrated100th birthday and now lives in Niu Jiao village, Luo Fu town. There are 20 households 120 people in dachongnao formation of Niu Jiao village, which is 6 kilometers away from the town government. Most of the villagers belong to the Yao nationality and have inherited many things left by the Yao nationality. Zheng Jingui's home is not deep in Dayao Mountain. A narrow and rugged mountain road winds along the mountain, walks into this deep mountain, and sees several families located in the valley through the shady jungle. A clear stream gurgled along the mountain. This mountain, this water, this house, this feeling, this scene and this artistic conception are just like the "small bridge with flowing water" written by Ma Zhiyuan, quiet and distant.
At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, our party finally came to the home of the old man in Zheng Jingui after a long journey. The villagers are generous, simple and hospitable. As soon as we arrived, the host welcomed us into the room and made fragrant camellia oleifera. The old man went out and sat in front of the house. We carefully looked at the centenarian in front of us. Although the action is a little slow, but the eyes are still bright and full of vitality. He looked curiously at these unexpected guests who suddenly appeared in front of him. I heard that the old man's foot was broken when he was young. His legs and feet are irregular and he doesn't move much. He usually sleeps when he is full, and his ears are no longer as sensitive as before. It's hard to talk to people, but the old man is in good spirits and can take care of himself. In the early years, I would weave dustpans, bamboo baskets, laundry baskets, fish gizzards and so on. For the money. Now he eats half a bowl of rice every meal, two or three times a day. Because I am old and my teeth are not very good, I have to cook rice, chop meat into minced meat and eat like my family.
Zheng Jingui's family told us that the old man would never drink boiled water or tea. He only drinks the mountains and rivers that flow from the mountains. After listening to their words, we also came to their water tank full of mountain spring water and picked up the water ladle and tried it for a long time. We think the water in this mountain is different. Our neighbors who interviewed us on the same day also told us that this mountain spring, especially in hot summer, is tired after work. It is really a pleasure to put a mountain spring in your mouth. According to neighbors, drinking mountain spring water here can keep you fit and not get sick. This may be the case in Zheng Jingui. Old people seldom get sick and never take injections or medicines. Maybe it has something to do with his liking to drink mountain spring water.
The old man leads a hard life. His biological father surnamed Huang lives in Cangwu County. Because the family was poor, the parents gave the old man up for adoption as soon as he was born. /kloc-when he was 0/7 years old, he came to be a son-in-law and "married" Li Meiqi as his husband. His wife is simple and honest, and she is from Shuikou Town, Hexian County. It can be said that this family comes from all corners of the country. The old man's father-in-law has a bad temper, and the old man is simple and honest. At that time, the village looked down on different surnames, especially men who inserted the door backwards. They are all considered incompetent, so they are often laughed at, humiliated and even beaten by their father-in-law, and sometimes they are afraid to say anything when they are broken. When you are young, you have to work hard. I have to farm, plant trees in the mountains, plant anise, raise fish and pigs, and even help people saw boards for money. Although I am tired all year round, I often feel hungry and half full.
The old man has raised seven girls in his life. The oldest is over 80 years old and the youngest is 55 years old, all of whom were born in Niu Jiao Village. Because of the custom of men marrying women in Yao areas, some daughters of the elderly have already married to Cangwu and other counties for generations. Nevertheless, they are also very filial to the old man and will visit him for a long time and buy him some daily necessities. Although the great-grandchildren have lived together for generations, they all look cordial and harmonious, especially when their daughters go home to visit the elderly on holidays, which really makes the elderly feel how filial and blessed their daughters are.
Widowed for 54 years, family ties have surrounded for a century.
The old man to be mentioned here is Yan Ruiying.
The old man was built at the foot of the mountain, very small, with only one floor. A small courtyard with a fence less than 10 square meter has only one hall and one room, and the hall is also used as a room. The old man is sitting opposite the door, warming himself. He is mentally exhausted, his body seems weak, and his clothes are not neatly dressed. But there is a very peaceful expression on his face, which seems to empty everything in the world. There is a crutch beside the old man. I can see that walking is inconvenient, but my eyesight and hearing are not bad and my memory is not too bad. He can communicate with us face to face. Afterwards, we learned that the old man lived with his youngest son, whose house was destroyed by the flood, and now the house he lives in is built at the expense of the government. My son used to be a soldier, never married, and now he is also included in the five guarantees.
Through talking with the old man, he deeply remembered two things. First, in the 1950s, a loving husband was eaten by a tiger. At that time, she was pregnant with a little boy. Speaking of which, the old man has tears in his eyes. Her husband's name is Qiu Jizhou. He was born in Zhennan Goose. He went to school. He is kind, honest and kind. The masses elected him as a brigade cadre. The old man remembers that she was about 19 years old when she got married, but the wedding night was a small year, that is, 65438+February 23, and she gave birth to her first child at the age of 20. The husband's departure was a great blow to the old man, but it still gave birth to the descendants of the autumn family. In order to abide by China's women's morality for thousands of years, she refused to remarry and devoted herself to raising her son and sending him to school. So far, she has been a widow for half a century.
The second thing that impressed the elderly was the "6.438+0" flood in 2005. The old man still remembers the situation at that time: at dawn, the water flooded to the door, but what we didn't expect was that the door of the old man was at least fifty or sixty meters away from the river, and the drop would be more than ten meters. She said it was the flood that her youngest son carried her up the mountain to hide. Shortly after he went out, all his things were washed away by the water and nothing was found. His son also talked about the situation at that time and found that the water was flooded. The first thing he wants to do is to rescue the old man. People come first. You can make up for lost things. We have seen and heard many such touching stories in our life. This story of saving our mother should be a continuation of the fine tradition of our Chinese nation. We think it is the filial piety of children and grandchildren that makes the elderly live longer.
Yan Ruiying's first half life is not happy, but it should be said that it is sad. She has a brother and a younger brother. My brother died at the age of 60, and my brother died in his twenties and thirties. For Yan Ruiying, it is self-evident that she lost her husband in her early years and her child in her middle age. We met the old man's three sons. Qiu Zongxiang, the son of the old man, said that he had one sister and three brothers, but the neighbor said that there were actually nine sons, and the rest were missing. Qiu, 64, is a soldier of 1963 and has been to Vietnam. Now he is a five-guarantee household, and his youngest son Qiu Zongxiang also works in Zhuhai. At that time, the old man went out of the city to Zhuhai once. The old man said that he felt very happy. Now only the eldest son's family is a little better, and there are two little great-grandchildren. Two little guys occasionally come to call the old lady. Most of the time, children play by themselves. Because it is inconvenient to move, the old people stay at home most of the time. However, when children and grandchildren go out to work to earn money, they often go home to visit the elderly on the first day of the New Year's Day, bring him back delicious food, and let the elderly enjoy the happiness of their old age.
We learned from our neighbors that the old man has a good temper, never quarrels with others, and never scolds neighbors and children. Neighbors live in harmony. Usually, she can help her neighbors with their children. She has a strong body. As a professional woman in China, she is very capable and hardworking. At the age of 80, she can still walk dozens of kilometers. 65,438+000 years old, she can still go shopping. 65,438+000 years old, can sew clothes and cook. Feeding chickens and raising pigs, you can pick up some firewood in the mountains, wash some water in the river and do some housework. I haven't been to the hospital, but I have stomach trouble and have been ill several times. They are all village doctors, who mainly eat some herbs and use less western medicine. Old people eat casually, and the whole family eats whatever they want, usually salt, oil, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, tea and drinking river water, which is no different from ordinary people.