, the identity of Siwang first-class meritorious service was exposed
1997 , on the Chinese Street in San Francisco, USA, an Asian man in his 50s opened the glass door of a Chinese restaurant and asked in Mandarin. , "Boss, are you still recruiting employees here?"
"Come in, don't stand at the door and block the way for customers." The proprietress of the Chinese restaurant said. At the same time, she was also carefully looking at the man in front of her, with yellow skin, black hair, strong physique, and a simple and honest face.
▲|Nian Siwang
"Where are you from?" asked the proprietress.
"Bengbu, Anhui." The middle-aged man replied.
The lady boss looked at the man who was honest and strong, and he was also a Chinese compatriot, so she planned to hire him, "Let’s say yes, the salary is one thousand dollars a month."
The man nodded vigorously, his turbid eyes flashing. Shoot a little light.
"What's your name?" The lady boss continued to ask.
"Six prosperous years." The man replied.
For the next period of time, Nian Siwang has been working in this Chinese restaurant. He deliberately collects the leftovers when he cleans the table, and hides in a place where no one is eating when the meal is ready. After he gets his salary at the end of each month, he leaves only a small part of it, and all the rest is sent back to China.
Seeing that he is practical and friendly, the lady boss often chats with him. However, Nian Siwang did not disclose any information, and would always end the topic on the grounds of wiping the table, washing the dishes, etc. without saying a few words. His slightly weird behavior quickly attracted the attention of the proprietress.
▲|A Chinese working in a Chinese restaurant
On a very normal day, Nian Siwang suddenly received a call from a stranger, and the other party was excited to say something in fluent American English, but it was difficult for him Understand the meaning, because he has no English foundation at all, and all simple everyday words learned after he came to San Francisco.
The lady boss came over,She listened for a while, and then excitedly grabbed the phone and responded in a polite tone. After the call was hung up, she explained to Nian Siwang, "Wait, there will be many reporters interviewing you, you are going to be famous! "
Nian Siwang felt unbelievable about what happened just now, and he asked questioningly, "What are you talking about? I'm an ordinary worker."
"You are a national first-class meritorious winner. Hero, I already know it!" said the boss.
After hearing this, he sighed deeply, as if the previous psychological burden was removed all at once, and there was a slight relaxation in his heart. He said, "This is a glorious thing for Americans to see. Look at the appearance of Chinese heroes.” As he said, he began to organize his clothes. He had already figured out what to say in front of the foreign media camera, and didn't care how the boss wife knew his identity.
A glorious thing
The proprietress is very curious about Nian Siwang's life experience. What caused him to come to the United States to make a living? What is his career in China?
In order to understand these things, the lady boss always deliberately talks to Nian Siwang, but he keeps avoiding these problems. The more so, the more the lady boss wants to figure out the mystery of Nian Siwang.
By chance, the proprietress discovered that Nian Siwang's coat was found in the utility room of the back kitchen restaurant. She knew that she should not turn over her personal belongings without authorization, but she couldn't control her curiosity, "just take a look." She muttered silently in her heart, turning Nian Siwang's coat in a ghostly manner. She touched a few square things, and she was stunned when she took out a look.
▲|Niansiwang holds the honor
" first-class hero medal ", " merit certificate " and "strong6strong span5" and "strong6strong" three soldiers certificate A four-party certificate appeared in front of the proprietress.She then remembered that Nian Siwang would occasionally take a nap while holding his head. It turned out that his head had been injured. The proprietress knew that Nian Siwang was a respectable hero. After she figured out everything, she quietly put her ID back into her coat.
She took the initiative to contact local reporters and told them about Nian Siwang's "First Class Hero Medal". Soon, a large number of reporters began to flock to the Chinese restaurant, and they all wanted to interview the hero from China as soon as possible. It is precisely through this incident that this Chinese restaurant is particularly well-known in San Francisco, and there is an endless stream of customers who come to eat here.
What exactly did Nian Siwang do to get the honor of "First Class Hero Medal"?
Moving the stone firetruck
Time back to December 1965 , 22-year-old Nian Siwang decisively signed up for the army, before he left, he swore to his old father that he must be in the army Perform well, strive to contribute to the building of the motherland, and also strive to win glory for the old father.
▲|When Nian Siwang was in the army
Nian Siwang performed well in the army and has made several battles. in late December 1966, he won an opportunity to go home to visit relatives, and his life has changed dramatically as a result.
December 31st , the four-year holiday has ended, and he will return to the army from Anhui. He got on the train with his suitcase on his back and gradually drove into the distance amidst the roar of the whistle.
Soon, the train stopped at the station. The train station was very close to Nian Siwang's troops. He planned to walk back. There were fewer and fewer people on the platform, and he was still dragging his heavy luggage forward slowly. Suddenly, a piercing whistle sounded from another direction, and he followed the prestige, and a dashing train was heading towards Coming in the direction he was.
In the year Siwang trained in the army for a year,The reaction was much faster than ordinary people. He soon discovered the reason for the horn of the train. There was a large rock on the railroad track. As long as the train collided with it, there was a possibility of derailment.
Nian Siwang threw down his luggage and leaped to the railroad track. He pushed the rock hard, and the rock moved slightly, and then stopped moving again.
▲|Domestic trains in the 1960s
The crowd on the platform figured out the current situation. They anxiously persuaded Nian Siwang to come up quickly, and the train was about to hit. Nian Siwang didn't have time to answer them at all, but pushed the stone vigorously.
The direct friction between the train and the railroad tracks became louder and louder, and the sound of the whistle was getting closer and closer. He knew that the train was about to collide, so he continued to exert force, without any thought of retreating.
The rock began to roll gradually under the action of external force. With the roar of Nian Siwang, he pushed the rock out of the rail with his whole body strength. At the same time, his body continued to lean forward due to inertia, and his head slammed on On the rock, blood was flowing immediately.
The train whizzed past, avoiding the scene of colliding with the rock. What happened just now was so instant that the people around did not react.
The crowd suddenly burst into shouts, "Hurry up and send the hero to the hospital!"
won the honor
Late at night, the roar of the helicopter sounded over the Lanzhou Military Region Hospital. Soon, the helicopter landed and the cabin door opened. , Nian Siwang, who was lying on a stretcher, was taken out. Several doctors took the stretcher and carried it to the operating room. After more than ten hours of rescue work, Nian Siwang was out of danger.
When Nian Siwang woke up, he found himself lying on a snow-white hospital bed, with flowers and fruit baskets on the cabinet beside the bed, and people standing all around. He realized at this moment that he had done a very great thing. He saved the lives of thousands of passengers on the train alone. Faced with so many honors and praises, Nian Siwang said softly, "This is me. It should be done."
The heroic deeds of Siwang in the year were rushed to be published in domestic newspapers, and the People’s Daily was printed under the headline " , Chairman Mao’s good fighter Nian Siwang ".There was also a wave of learning about the spirit of Comrade Niansiwang in China. It can be said that the word "Niansiwang" was already synonymous with a great spirit at that time.
▲|Propaganda books about Nian Siwang at that time
Soon after, Nian Siwang was awarded the title of "National First Class Meritorious", and then received the "First Class Hero Medal" and received Chairman Mao Waiting for the personal interview of many national leaders.
After these honors, it is still a plain life to welcome the prosperity of the year. Although he is a hero, he still can't stand the temper of life.
Unfortunately for the second half of his life
Nian Siwang returned to his hometown after retiring from the army. He found that his wife had remarried and took away his three distressed daughters. Only Nian Siwang left Endless loneliness. Nian Siwang did not lose hope of life because of this. He began to work under the arrangement of the organization, but another misfortune came quietly.
▲|Transportation of that era
On the way to work, Nian Siwang was walking slowly on the street. Suddenly, a bus sprang out from the alley, and Nian Siwang was knocked over. He received a heavy blow to the head, which caused the relapse of the old disease many years ago. After several hours of rescue by the doctor, he was able to save his life. Since then, Nian Siwang's head will always be aching.
People who understand the misery of Nian Siwang can't help but feel the change of fate. People marvel at his youthful spirit and sorrow at his midlife. This complex emotion has gradually become people's heart disease.
A female teaching teacher named Ma Gaoming is very sympathetic to Nian Siwang. Besides, she also appreciates Nian Siwang's character, so she plans to get along with Nian Siwang for a try. Nian Siwang was also very happy to learn of Ma Gaoming's wishes. After a period of love, the two officially married on on May 1, 1983.Soon after, bad luck struck again.
Ma Gaoming's body appeared in condition after marriage. After examination, it was found that she was suffering from a serious heart disease. In addition to other complications, the doctor concluded that Nian Siwang was completely desperate: Ma Gaoming His physical condition does not support fertility.
The prosperous world suddenly turned dark again, and he had trouble falling asleep every night. This situation lasted for many years. During these years of recuperation, Ma Gaoming's body gradually improved. A physical examination report made Nian Siwang ecstatic: Ma Gaoming was pregnant.
▲|Ma Gaoming, their son, Nian Siwang
Soon after, Nian Siwang's child was born, which rekindled Nian Siwang's expectations for life. At that time, Siwang was already in his fifties, and he was lost in thought when he looked at his 20-square-meter house.
1991 , Nian Siwang retired early due to a recurring headache. His retirement salary was about 600 yuan per month, and his wife’s salary was about 800 yuan per month. Together, the two were only enough for daily expenses. As the child gets older, the future expenses will definitely be indispensable, and it will certainly not be enough in the long run.
On an ordinary day, Nian Siwang received a letter from an old friend. After reading it, he had the idea of going to the United States to work and earn money to subsidize his family. In 1996 , Siwang received a visa to go abroad. Before going to the United States, he set himself a goal: to return to China if he could not find a job within three days. Coincidentally, he happened to find the job in the Chinese restaurant on the third day.
My Motherland
Nian Siwang said to the foreign media camera, " I just wanted to remove that rock out of instinct. I used to be a soldier in China, and serving the people is our China. What a warrior should do. " He paused, then said, "I am not a hero,But my homeland is a place to cultivate heroes. "
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