According to the Xinhua News Agency (reported by Yan Qilei), in Dangzhen Village, Tongzhou Town, Pingtang County, there lives a couple whose combined age is 215 years. Not long ago, they were recognized by the Chinese Gerontological Society as the longest-living centenarian couple currently alive in our country.
Speaking of his own partner, Yang Shengzhong said: "She has always been good to me. She still cooks for me now." His wife Jin Jifen then said: "I married him when I was 16. He was good to me, so I stayed with him for life."
The husband's name is Yang Shengzhong, aged 109, who had a skill in carpentry. People from all around were willing to hire him to build houses and make furniture because of his good character. The villagers all called him "Wannianhe". His wife's name is Jin Jifen, aged 106, a traditional rural woman. When her husband went out to make a living, she managed the household and raised their children at home.
On December 6th, Yang Shengzhong (left) and Jin Jifen supported each other.
Also on December 6th, Jin Jifen (left) served her husband food.
Photo taken by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yan Qilei.
Nowadays, the elderly couple’s family has five generations living together under one roof. Their children are filial, and the family atmosphere is harmonious. Many people ask this centenarian couple about the secret to their longevity. They always respond with the simple language of farmers: "Work every day," "A family should be harmonious," "No matter what difficulties you encounter, stay calm," and "Be content," etc.
Nowadays, although their hearing and vision have gradually weakened, decades of shared life have made the two elders extremely默契 (in sync). They only need a glance or an action to understand each other's meaning.
According to the elders' introduction, they have lived together for nearly 90 years. Even when they were young, they occasionally argued over daily matters, but they "never got angry." Now, they care more about each other and feel that they "can't be apart even for a day."