The yearning for beautiful love has always been the most beautiful expectation in our hearts. The phrase "May we live forever and share the beauty of the moon thousands of miles apart" is the true description of love by the ancients three thousand years ago.
So in this era where we have no worries about food and clothing and the rapid development of informatization, massive information is flooding around us, and people are becoming impetuous. True love is even more precious.
had such a transnational love affair 29 years ago. She faced all kinds of doubts and supercilious looks from the outside world, and even suffered from the discussion of "moral corruption". She was the "proud daughter of heaven" Wang Lihong.
A smooth childhood
Wang Lihong was born in Beijing. Her parents both worked in state-owned enterprises, which is what we often call the "golden rice bowl." Therefore, since Wang Lihong can remember, she has never worried about money at all.
As the youngest child of Lao Wang's family, Wang Lihong naturally became the "group favorite" of the family. The superior family conditions allowed Wang Lihong to have access to good education since she was a child. Over time, Wang Lihong, who grew up in this environment, also developed her own Unique vision and ideas.
had a superior growing environment, coupled with Wang Lihong's quick thinking and outstanding appearance, she was the focus of others' eyes wherever she went. She was the ideal type of many boys when she was in school.
Parents also love Wang Lihong very much. Wang Lihong does not have to worry about many things. The parents have arranged everything for her, so they save a lot of time and let Wang Lihong study in art classes. She is a child with both good character and academic performance. With the blessing of her artistic expertise, Wang Lihong blossomed both in style and style.
Wang Lihong, who has been nurtured by her family since she was a child, has always been considered by adults as someone else's child. On the road to study, Wang Lihong has also been like a duck in water, going smoothly, and has been admitted to the "highest university" Tsinghua University . However, this kind of growth experience has given her great success. Wang Lihong's future choices laid the foundation for her.
A chance encounter
In the 1990s, China's economy was booming. With the rise of China's comprehensive national strength, China's international trade and exchanges with people from various countries became more frequent, attracting more and more people. A large number of overseas students come to China for exchange and study, especially in Africa, which has closer relations.
The degree of friendship between China and Africa was reflected when my country's legal seat in the United Nations was restored in 1971, just as the great man said. : “China entered the United Nations because our African brothers carried us there. "
At that time, many Western countries were eyeing China with hostility, but African countries regarded China as their brothers and expressed their full support.
Therefore, most of the first batch of international students to come to China were from Africa. , the young man Suma is one of them. He studied hard and persevered, and won himself the opportunity to study at Tsinghua University.
Wang Lihong majored in Chinese at Tsinghua , so many international students have language barriers. , all come to Wang Lihong for communication and learning, and Wang Lihong is also very willing to help them.
The young African boy Suma is one of them. Suma is very enthusiastic about learning Chinese, so she often asks Wang Lihong for advice. Wang Lihong is always enthusiastic. Infected by Suma, the seeds of love at that time had been silently planted in Suma's heart.
Suma, who has a strong academic talent, stood out among the international students. He had a strong thirst for knowledge about Chinese culture. Studying spoken Chinese day after day, Suma soon caught Wang Lihong's attention.
It was Suma's efforts that gave them the opportunity to get to know each other better. Slowly, Wang Lihong discovered that Suma had poor family conditions. , but this African guy has surprisingly consistent views with her, and they have the same interests and hobbies. They also have a tacit understanding in handling things.
It is such a fate that makes Wang Lihong's girly heart also fall in love with the African guy. The seeds were secretly planted, and the two gradually developed a good impression during the subsequent exchanges, which also laid a solid foundation for their subsequent love without hesitation.
But after all, the living environment and background of the two people, Africans have some habits that are difficult for us to accept. Of course, the same is true for our proud Queen Lihong, who simply cannot accept this crazy African guy.
But as time goes by, Wang Lihong slowly discovers the shining points of Suma, and changes her stereotype. Suma is really different from other black people. Suma is studious, likes to study, and is smart and cute. The big sunshine boy, Wang Lihong completely fell.
Wang Lihong was deeply attracted by Suma's excellent quality and charm and couldn't extricate herself. The relationship between the two has also been upgraded from friends to lovers. This news instantly caused a stir in Tsinghua University. From students to teachers, everyone was discussing this matter.
In the 1990s, people's thoughts were still relatively conservative at that time, and it was still difficult for a Chinese to marry a black African. Therefore, wherever Wang Lihong and Suma went, they were the focus of people's attention.
There is no airtight wall in the world. Such rumors directly reached the ears of Wang Lihong's parents. This really killed the couple to death. Under the traditional thinking family model, it is impossible to tolerate this kind of thing happening.
This was like the baby daughter I had carefully cultivated for more than 20 years, and it felt like being snatched away by a black man. At that time, this was definitely a shame.
This happened especially to Wang Lihong. She had been a role model for those around her since she was a child. This time it was really embarrassing.
Wang Lihong’s parents were very worried that their daughter would marry this African boy Suma. A hasty marriage would inevitably affect their daughter’s future. In those days, Tsinghua University was definitely an unattainable dream for ordinary people, so Wang Lihong’s parents also clearly told Wang Lihong, I definitely don't agree with them being together.
In order to cut off the contact between the two, Wang Lihong's parents took Wang Lihong directly to Japan, thinking that after a period of time, Suma would forget Wang Lihong and find a new love, and thus the matter would be over. However, they never expected that Africa The young man Suma went straight to Japan just to see Wang Lihong.
It was Suma's infatuated behavior that moved Wang Lihong to a complete mess. Wang Lihong no longer ignored the persuasion and obstruction of people around her, insisted on her heart, and firmly chose Suma.
As the saying goes: It is better to demolish ten temples than to destroy one marriage. Wang Lihong and Suma, the lovers, moved everyone around them, and no one was trying to stop them. Gradually, Wang Lihong's parents also accepted this reality.
first entered Africa
but the good times did not last long. As an international student in Africa, after completing his studies, Suma had to return to his hometown in Africa. He shouldered the responsibility for his hometown in Africa. When they parted, the two of them covered their faces and cried bitterly. .
Suma told Wang Lihong to wait for her to come back and let Wang Lihong stay in China. After all, Africa was too miserable and Suma was reluctant to let Wang Lihong go to Africa.
"Asking what love is in the world can teach you how to make love between life and death." This sentence describes Wang Lihong after Suma left. It is simply too appropriate. Since Suma returned to Africa, Wang Lihong has been immersed in the thoughts of missing her husband almost every day. .
As time passed day by day, Wang Lihong fell deeper and deeper into the situation. She finally plucked up the courage to talk to her parents.
The power of love is great. Wang Lihong's parents still failed to convince Wang Lihong and could only say to Wang Lihong: "My child, come back when you feel homesick. The door will always be open to you."
Wang Lihong passed dozens of people on the plane. Hours later, I finally arrived in Uganda, Africa, and saw Suma, who was thinking about it day and night. But at the same time, I also saw the backwardness of Africa. Many children were playing naked on the streets. Every plant and tree here was different from myself. Living in Beijing is simply a world of difference between heaven and earth.
Can our talented girl from Tsinghua University get used to the hard life here? Wang Lihong used her practical actions to tell the world that she did not follow Souma to Africa on a whim!
Wang Lihong and Suma returned to their home in Africa. As soon as they entered the door, Wang Lihong was stunned by the scene in front of her. There were more than a dozen women standing in a home of less than 30 square meters. It turns out that they are both Suma's mothers. In Africa, a man can marry multiple women as wives.
Gradually, Wang Lihong got used to her home in Africa. Water had to be transported from far away, and going to the toilet was also very inconvenient. Many people would just deal with it directly. Human excrement could be seen everywhere, which made Wang Lihong once again shock. Africa was simply too backward at that time.
Suma could also feel the emotional changes of his wife Wang Lihong, and said comfortingly: "I've made you suffer" . Suma also told Wang Lihong many African rules and customs.
When the men in the family are eating and chatting on the bench, women are absolutely not allowed to sit down. They can only kneel on the ground and wait for the men's orders. When greeting here, they will raise their right hands and spread their palms, telling others that I have no weapons and will not fight against them. You cause harm; women are not allowed to eat out alone...
These customs and habits completely broke Wang Lihong's good expectations. This was a huge shock to Wang Lihong. She must be like all the women here. , put on a headscarf and abide by the rules here.
Especially the polygamy system made Wang Lihong collapse. The scene of entering the house for the first time echoed in front of Wang Lihong's eyes again and again.
Suma's father married more than a dozen women, which Suma would never allow. Under the huge cultural differences, did Wang Lihong choose to compromise? Or will Suma give in?
Suma also saw Wang Lihong's heart knot, and quickly made a promise that she would not marry so many women as her father did. In this life, she only has one true love, Wang Lihong, who will never change her heart. Suma's true feelings also moved Wang Lihong, and gradually Wang Lihong's hanging heart fell.
The middle-aged man sheds tears after losing his son
Wang Lihong is slowly getting familiar with various things here, and so the time comes to 2008. Wang Lihong gave birth to Suma’s fourth child this year, a little boy. For middle-aged people, For Wang Lihong and Suma, who had a son, this is definitely great news.
Just when the whole family was immersed in joy, the shocking news suddenly came. The child was actually infected with malaria. In China at that time, this disease was a trivial matter and could definitely be cured.
However, this is Uganda in 2008. The medical conditions are really poor, and there are not even slightly larger medical equipment. Getting malaria is undoubtedly a death sentence or for this child.
In Uganda, which lacks medicine, even if Souma and Wang Lihong brought their children to the best and largest hospital, the doctor could only shake his head helplessly.
Wang Lihong and Suma hid their faces and cried bitterly, but they had no choice but to watch the child receive some basic antibiotics to maintain life. Wang Lihong and the child held their hands tightly, but in the end, death could not spare them, and the child passed away. Then he lay in Wang Lihong's arms and left.
For Wang Lihong, who had a son in middle age, this was definitely a bolt from the blue. Wang Lihong could not get over the pain of losing her son for a long time. Suma stayed with Wang Lihong every day while she was there, and told Wang Lihong stories every day. I wanted to use this to divert Wang Lihong's attention and hope she would cheer up soon.
Wang Lihong learned from Suma that the area of Uganda here is only one-third of the area of Inner Mongolia, but its population is indeed as high as 42 million. Uganda is located a little south of eastern Africa. There is a long-term water shortage and power outage here. Rich in mineral resources.
However, because the technology is too backward, the economy here cannot develop at all. People are generally very poor, so the medical environment is very poor, and many children have died due to diseases.
When Wang Lihong walked on the street, looking at the dilapidated city and innocent children, her heart ached, and she couldn't help but recall her son who died of illness. Wang Lihong silently swore in her heart that she must change this place. .
Let's make this place no longer so backward and poor, let the people here get better medical protection, and not be as helpless when facing diseases! Wang Lihong wants to teach and educate people, cultivate more talents, and change the current situation in Uganda together.
When Wang Lihong told her husband Suma about this decision, Wang Lihong was actually very worried, fearing that Suma would not support her. However, unexpectedly, Suma was very supportive of her wife Wang Lihong's decision.
Dedicated to education
After receiving Suma's support, Wang Lihong immediately took action to select a location for the school. This seemingly simple task turned out to be full of difficulties. Not only should you choose a quiet place, but it should also be convenient for children to go to school.
Finally, with the support of her husband Suma, Wang Lihong bought a school in Uganda and named it Luyangzi Middle School.
The school location problem has been solved, but more serious things are still to come. Although there is nothing wrong with the main building of the school, the facilities inside are already very old. Looking at the spider webs on the tables and chairs, Wang Lihong fell into deep thought. Suma beside her seemed to have read through Wang Lihong's thoughts.
Suma directly said to Wang Lihong: "Don't worry, although Africa is lagging behind, repairing simple furniture is still no problem." After hearing this, Wang Lihong's brows relaxed a lot. Looking at the man beside her who was working silently, Wang Lihong I secretly thought: I really married the right person in this life.
After making a promise to Wang Lihong, Suma also led people to work overtime to repair the school. Not only did she renovate the tables and chairs, she also strengthened the main structure of the classroom to make students safer. The new school is completely new. Wang Lihong glanced at Suma and smiled happily.
The school problem has been solved, but the teaching teacher is still a problem. In Uganda, almost no one values education, and finding suitable teachers is more difficult than repairing schools.
Wang Lihong and Suma went through a lot of hardships in searching for a teacher for several days. They visited many schools and visited many scholars, but there was no suitable candidate at all. Just when Suma was about to give up, Wang Lihong suddenly had a new idea.
"Why don't we train some teachers ourselves?" Wang Lihong looked at Suma expectantly. In this way, Wang Lihong and his wife recruited a group of teachers to study.
Wang Lihong is worthy of being a top student at Tsinghua University. She can always explain clearly and concisely in teaching. As she goes by day by day, she has finally trained a group of qualified teachers.
The school and teachers were ready. When everyone thought they could start running the school, Wang Lihong and Suma began to actively recruit students, but reality gave them a loud slap in the face.
In an extremely underdeveloped country like Uganda, no one pays attention to children's education. When boys are about 10 years old, they have already gone out to work to support the family.
And because of the serious problem of low status, girls in Uganda help the family work early or get married early. So no one signed up to study, even if it was free.
This cold reality poured cold water on Wang Lihong and his wife, but the tough-minded Wang Lihong was not defeated at all. She said to Suma: "We can give speeches on the street to let people know the importance of learning."
Although Souma did not refute Wang Lihong, he was not so optimistic in his heart because he knew very well the thinking of the Ugandan people. Suma still supported all Wang Lihong's decisions as always, just as she had promised.
Wang Lihong and a group of teachers set up a stage to explain the importance of culture to passers-by on the dilapidated street. However, their enthusiasm did not make this matter any progress. Passers-by just listened to the excitement and did not bring their children. Sign up to study.
After several days, the student problem was still not solved. Suma looked at the anxious Wang Lihong and shook his head helplessly. Suddenly he had a plan in his mind. If no children signed up, he could give classes to the college students here first. Teaching them Chinese first and then expanding our influence through them will definitely help with future enrollment.
The couple did what they said, traveling around the university to explain, promote Chinese culture, and promote the importance of cultural communication. The response was extremely enthusiastic.
Many people come here because of its reputation, and the number of people attending classes and studying is growing. This publicity provided great help for Wang Lihong’s subsequent teaching, and finally in 2014, Luyangzi School was opened in full swing.
The school is slowly getting on the right track, but it has enrolled many naughty children. Affected by many factors, these children are very resistant to learning and destroy the school's public facilities.
As the head of the family, Wang Lihong did not get angry and expel the naughty child. Instead, she used moral persuasion to communicate with the children and let them know their mistakes. This method was very effective. The children saw Wang Lihong taught me so patiently, and she also had the patience to study hard.
With the help of Wang Lihong, Luyangzi School has produced batches of talents. They are also using their own power to change the current situation of poverty in the country, and actively promote and promote Chinese culture.
After the school stabilized, Wang Lihong was not idle. She actively promoted local business and investment, and spared no effort to promote Chinese culture and let more and more people understand China.
In 2019, Wang Lihong’s years of hard teaching finally bore some fruit. Today, they, along with their Chinese teachers and students, were invited to participate in the "Peace Flag, Children of the World Calling for Peace" event.
As soon as he landed at Beijing Airport, the child began to look around. The tiredness of the trip could not stop the child's excitement. Looking at the lively children, Wang Lihong smiled happily. They will participate in a series of activities in Beijing, as well as a self-written and performed performance.
When Wang Lihong was interviewed, she shared that teaching in the past few years has not been easy, but the hard work pays off. Wang Lihong herself also said that she has gained a lot and is very motivated. She wants to always be a disseminator of Chinese culture and make the world a better place. Get to know China.
In 2022, Wang Lihong’s Luyangzi School will graduate more than 100 outstanding students every year and enter their ideal universities.
It was under her leadership that the Confucius School was successfully opened in Africa as expected. The school became better and better, and was promoted to the Luyangzi Institute of Technology.
Wang Lihong, through her own efforts, designed exquisite learning courses to teach school children step by step, so that they can use Chinese proficiently and promote the spread of Chinese. She was once selected as a star principal and was deeply respected by the locals.
Many people ask whether Wang Lihong is living well now. In fact, we need to look at this dialectically. If we talk about living conditions alone, Wang Lihong's current living environment is definitely not as good as that in China. There is no doubt about this.
If Wang Lihong had chosen a comfortable living environment, she would not have gone to Africa without hesitation. As a top student at Tsinghua University, she would have definitely had a decent and comfortable job in China.
But in terms of her personal pursuits, she was very successful. Promote and promote Chinese culture in Africa, and use your own actions to improve education in Africa.
Let’s talk about the relationship between Wang Lihong and Suma. There is really no impurity. They love each other deeply and have sacrificed a lot for each other.
Under polygamy in Africa, Suma made an important promise: He would only love Wang Lihong in his life. He didn't care when others looked at him with blank eyes. He loved Wang Lihong wholeheartedly and fulfilled his promise.
Wang Lihong is not the same. Regardless of the opposition of her family and friends, she firmly chooses to fall in love with Suma. After breaking up with her lover, she is not afraid of any difficulties and comes to Africa alone. She never complains about hardship and tiredness, and works tirelessly for the people there. People spread knowledge and promote Chinese culture.
The story of Wang Lihong and Suma is just like that poem: "Love makes people noble and smart, everyone becomes excellent in love, love makes racial barriers disappear, there is no difference between black, white or yellow." If I were to answer whether Wang Lihong had a good life these years, my answer would be: she had a good and successful life.
