In the early morning of October 13, 2006, Liu Shaoqi's wife Wang Guangmei died of heart failure. Before her death, she forced herself to hold her weak body, clasped her fists and bowed to her daughter Liu Tingting, "Daughter, please!"

In the early morning of October 13, 2006, Mrs. Liu Shaoqi, , Wang Guangmei, died of heart failure . Before her death, she forced her weak body, clasped her fists to her daughter Liu Tingting and bowed, "Daughter, please!"

Liu Tingting burst into tears in an instant, and held Wang Guangmei's hand crying and said, "Mother, I can't bear it if you are like this!"

Why did Wang Guangmei give her daughter so much? What exactly was she asking for?

incident made her miss her until her death

In the 1990s, with the continuous breakthrough progress in reform and opening up , the people finally got rid of the hard days of "not having enough food and not wearing warm clothes", and their living standards have greatly improved compared with before.

However, the wave of reform and opening up has also exposed new problems - The degree of implementation of policies in different places has led to an imbalance in development between regions and regions.

At that time, there were still nearly 7,000 poor people not properly resettled in rural China. In order to survive, men go out to work, and the burden of caring for children and families falls on women.

In order to improve this situation and promote the poverty alleviation of poverty as soon as possible, 995, China Population Welfare Foundation , together with Family Planning Association and China Population News Agency jointly initiated the " Happiness Project " project.

"Happiness Project" aims to help poor mothers improve their lives by imparting life skills. Wang Guangmei was already 2 years old this year, but when the organization found her, she still took on the heavy responsibility of the director of the organizing committee without hesitation.

When the "Happiness Project" was founded, Wang Guangmei decisively donated the $500 left to her by her daughter, and as the startup fund . As the initiator and person in charge of the project, in order to raise more donations, she ran around all day long, even changed her habit of not wanting to ask for help, actively participated in various public welfare activities, and actively promoted the "Happiness Project" project to the society.

Wang Guangmei came from a famous family and Before her mother passed away, she left her 6 Song Dynasty collections as her heritage. But in order to raise funds and help more mothers living in poverty, she still auctioned them all despite her children's dissuasion. The six collections of were finally sold at a high price of 500,000 yuan, and Wang Guangmei donated all the money to the "Happiness Project".

Wang Guangmei's children did not understand her mother's actions at first. She could leave her collections, but she still did not leave any money to donate. ate lightly all day and wore patched clothes. Living such a simple life, what is Wang Guangmei trying to do in ?

Wang Guangmei knew everything about her children. Not only does she donate money frequently, she also persuades her children to actively participate in donating money, and is the right to do good deeds. It is said that "there are many people and the power is great". If you work harder, you may be able to help more people in need.

The words of mother Wang Guangmei have always been the most obedient to her and will never refuse them. However, for her physical condition, the children of secretly left some money for the nanny and asked her to buy more delicious food for her mother to supplement nutrition.

In addition to working hard to raise funds, Wang Guangmei also often visits poor areas in person and asks about the needs of poor mothers in person. Under her leadership, in the 10 years since the establishment of the "Happiness Project", has added 389 project sites across the country, helping poor mothers and their families .15.4 0,000 households, benefiting up to .69.5 0,000.

On October 17, 1997 , International Day for Elimination of Poverty, on the same day, more than 130,000 poor mothers rescued by the Happiness Project came to Beijing, and reported to Wang Guangmei and people from all walks of life about their experience of getting rid of poverty and becoming rich. Wang Guangmei was very pleased after hearing this and then made such a speech at the meeting.

"These funds have played a huge role in poor mothers. We must use these little funds to let poor mothers live a happy life through everyone's hard work!"

Wang Guangmei's speech won warm applause from the audience. The poor mothers were deeply moved. The white-haired old man on the stage was actually the "benefactor" who had been thinking about them for many years. Wang Guangmei's speech also received support from all walks of life. She was very grateful for this and her eyes were filled with tears.

Although the "Happiness Project" was not an earth-shattering undertaking at that time, it also made real contributions to society and the people. Wang Guangmei hopes that the "Happiness Project" will continue to improve in the future, mobilize more people to participate in it, and do their best to contribute to society.

In 2006, Wang Guangmei's health continued to deteriorate and she had to be hospitalized for treatment. During , she was still thinking about the progress of the "Happiness Project", and project staff often came to the hospital to visit her. During this period, Wang Guangmei's handwritten message "Bu De Do Good Deeds and Give Love" was eventually sold for 200,000 yuan, and she donated all of it to poor areas.

One day, Wang Guangmei’s daughter Liu Tingting was just about to go out when she was suddenly stopped by her mother. Liu Tingting quickly sat down next to her mother and found that she was trying to hold up her frail body, her lips slightly opened, as if she wanted to say something to her daughter.

Liu Tingting came a little closer and helped her mother to lean on the back of the bed. Wang Guangmei's throat rolled for a moment, and then she said to her daughter with difficulty: "Before I leave, there is one more thing I am worried about."

After Liu Tingting heard this, she suddenly understood. She understood that what her mother was thinking about was "Happy Work" "Project", held Wang Guangmei's hand and promised: "Don't worry, mother, I will definitely keep your instructions in mind and carry out the 'Happiness Project'!"

Wang Guangmei nodded slightly and used all his strength to hold his fists and bow to his daughter. Liu Tingting burst into tears for a moment, holding her mother's skinny hands and choking with sobs: "Mom, I can't stand you like this!"

As Wang Guangmei's daughter, why didn't Liu Tingting understand why her mother gave her such a gift? Wang Guangmei put so much effort into the " Happiness Project" that she couldn't bear to worry about the poor mothers who were still suffering. Even at the last moment of her life, she still cared about the people.

A Real Lady

Wang Guangmei was born in Beijing in 1921. Her father Wang Zhichang was a special envoy who went to the United States to attend the Nine-Nation Conference in Washington. Her mother Dong Jieru was born in a wealthy businessman family in Tianjin. She was also the first batch of female college students in our country. Growing up in such a family, it is not surprising that Wang Guangmei will become a lady who is well-informed, courteous, and smart.

Wang Guangmei has a total of eleven children in her family. She is the seventh in the family and is the eldest daughter in the family. The children of the Wang family are full of talented people, and nearly half of them participated in the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation, and later achieved extraordinary results. The third brother Wang Guangchao is a famous dermatologist and venereologist in my country. The fifth brother Wang Guangfu participated in the Wuhan air battle and was a legendary pilot who shot down 9 enemy planes.

Wang Guangmei was equally good when she grew up. She was good at mathematics and science since she was a child. She was one of the "Three Kings of Mathematics" at the time. She almost became the school sister of Yang Zhenning and Li Zhengdao . Many years ago, Wang Guangmei's original wish was to become an outstanding female scientist like Marie Curie .

However, just when everyone thought that this top student who graduated from the Institute of Science at Fu Jen Catholic University would make waves in the physics world, Wang Guangmei made a shocking move. She decisively gave up her ideals and devoted herself to the revolutionary cause. Because of this, she became associated with Liu Shaoqi.

In October 1946, after the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party broke out, Wang Guangmei was arranged by the organization to rush to Yan'an and met Chairman Mao, Zhou Enlai and other CCP leaders.During this period, met Liu Shaoqi under the help of Zhu De, and gradually became familiar with them.

Two years later, the party organization arranged for Wang Guangmei to come to Xibaipo , the seat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. At the weekend dance, Wang Guangmei once again met Liu Shaoqi, who had been separated for a long time. Later, Wang Guangmei came to Liu Shaoqi's residence, and the two talked about Wang Guangmei's marriage.

"I am much older than you, and I am very busy at work every day. I hope you can seriously consider it. If you agree, we will get married directly."

Liu Shaoqi proposed straightforwardly. Wang Guangmei did not refuse immediately, but it does not mean that she has no concerns. The huge age difference between the two of was not a big deal, but after all, they had not known each other for a long time and did not fully understand each other, so they did not agree to Liu Shaoqi immediately.

The conversation lasted for a long time. Before leaving, Wang Guangmei noticed that Liu Shaoqi's watch was in bad condition. felt a little sorry for some reason, so she offered to help him repair it. After repairing the watch, Wang Guangmei returned it to Liu Shaoqi. After went back and forth, the two finally came together.

On August 21, 1948, , 0-year-old Liu Shaoqi and 27-year-old Wang Guangmei tied the knot in the two earthen rooms where Liu Shaoqi worked. Comrades from the foreign affairs team carefully prepared cakes for them. Chairman Mao and Zhou Enlai and other leaders also came to congratulate. Although this wedding was simple, it left a deep impression on Wang Guangmei. She was still excited to recall it after many years.

In order to better take care of Liu Shaoqi, Wang Guangmei voluntarily quit her job as a foreign affairs translator and became her husband's "personal assistant" in life. After the establishment of in New China, Wang Guangmei was transferred to the General Office to help share work with Liu Shaoqi as his secretary. and I often work until two or three in the morning and rarely sleep well.

After being married for more than 20 years, Wang Guangmei has always abided by her duty, shared the honor and disgrace with Liu Shaoqi, and raised her children. In 1980, one year after he was released from prison, Wang Guangmei, accompanied by his children, went to Kaifeng, Henan to pick up Liu Shaoqi's ashes, and then brought them back to Beijing.

Because of that special period, Wang Guangmei and Liu Shaoqi became targets of criticism and were imprisoned one after another. Wang Guangmei stayed in prison for twelve years and was an old woman with white hair when she was released from prison. But even so, Wang Guangmei is still optimistic and has never held a grudge against anyone.

After entering her old age, Wang Guangmei paid more and more attention to the children and grandchildren of the Mao and Liu families. As the only elder of the two families, she often said to her children: "You are all my children and grandchildren, and everything is fine with you." , I can feel relieved! "

In 2004, 83-year-old Wang Guangmei invited Li Min and Li Na to attend a family dinner, which was scheduled to be held at Xinyuan Building in Kyoto, Beijing. Wang Guangmei's son Liu Yuan was in charge of the reception. Li Min, her daughter, and Li Ne's family were all present. During the more than two-hour banquet, everyone toasted and had a good time, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. On October 13, 2006, due to a sudden infection, Wang Guangmei's heart, lungs, kidneys and other major organs were complicated by complications. eventually died of heart failure at the 305th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army in Beijing at the age of 88.

Chairman Mao's two daughters, Li Min and Li Na, attended the memorial service with their families. The 93-year-old former Vice Prime Minister of China, Gu Mu, also came to pay his respects in person. On October 22, a farewell ceremony was held for Wang Guangmei's body, and his ashes were subsequently buried in Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery .

Four days after Wang Guangmei passed away, the country awarded her the "China Poverty Eradication Achievement Award." This legendary woman who worked hard for the country and the poor people for most of her life, her name and deeds will be remembered forever by the world!