The story of Yangsen and "Mom" has touched many readers. Yangsen once said that "Mom's" last wish was to be buried with her husband after she passed away. However, "Mom" is now old and cannot remember where she is from. She only says that she once married into a village in Haixing County, Hebei Province. Her husband's name was Tian Shaoya. The couple had a daughter named Tian Congzhi. Zhui Wenping lived in Haixing County for more than ten years and did not have children with her husband, but she was very close to Tian Congzhi. After her husband passed away, Zhui Wenping returned to Beijing alone, and Tian Congzhi visited her multiple times. Later, due to several moves, they lost contact.
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"There is no day happier than today; it's the happiest day." 95-year-old Zhui Wenping clearly expressed her joy. The elderly woman usually could only lie down, but yesterday, possibly due to her happiness, she voluntarily let Yangsen help her sit up and leaned on Yangsen. She handed out candies to the soldiers who came to celebrate her birthday and even blew out the birthday candles.
Yangsen: I am also blessed by the elder; having an elder at home makes it a complete family.
Yangsen: She always misses you and speaks highly of you. She mentions how you made her cotton pants and gave her food and drinks.
On the morning of November 6th, as light rain fell in Beijing, Yangsen drove to Yanshan County with his mother's wish. That noon, Yangsen met Tian Congzhi, whom "Mom" had been constantly talking about.
Yangsen: She was strong-willed, but this year her health suddenly deteriorated, so she wanted to return to her hometown to be buried with her husband.
In previous years, during "Mom's" birthday, Yangsen would take her out to eat, but this year, the elderly woman could only blow out the birthday candles at home.
After receiving the news, Yangsen and "Mom" Zhui Wenping were particularly happy. Tian Congzhi and her son Bu Jinyu were moved upon learning that Zhui Wenping was still alive and being cared for by a kind person, and they expressed their desire to meet this relative.
Tian Congzhi: At 95, she's doing well.
This edition written by our reporter, Wen Jing and Huang Haili.
Photography by our reporter, Zhu Jialei.
Tian Congzhi: Come back, it will be good... From now on, we are one family.
Tian Congzhi: Is she still strong? She used to make clothes better than anyone else.
Yangsen: She can't come, she has a urinary catheter and can't get up.
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Tian Congzhi: She is a good person. I took my son to see her. After losing contact, I didn't know if she was dead or alive. I never expected her to still be alive, thank heaven, truly thank heaven. Thanks to you, my son must thank you properly. Regarding liposuction breast augmentation.
To fulfill his mother's wish, Yangsen sought help from Hebei media. On October 22nd, after the media reported, more people were moved by Yangsen's filial piety. Three days later, a lady from Yanshan County, Hebei, claimed that her mother once knew an elderly woman who married into Wang Girl Village in Yanshan County. She was 78 years old, and her hometown was Beiqi Village, Haixing County. After confirmation through communication, the person she mentioned turned out to be Tian Congzhi.
A regular military-civilian friendship event introduced Yangsen, who was then serving in the army, to his current "Mom," Zhui Wenping. For 17 years, Yangsen has treated this widowed elder like family. Now, the elderly woman is bedridden, and her biggest wish is to find her husband's grave so she can be buried with him after she passes away (as detailed in our special report on October 18th, "Ordinary Conscience"). Yesterday was the elderly woman's 95th birthday, and Yangsen's former comrades-in-arms came to celebrate together, creating a joyful atmosphere at home. What made the elderly woman even more pleased was receiving a special gift before her birthday—Yangsen, with the help of Hebei media, found the grave of Zhui Wenping's husband.
Good-hearted people were moved by Yangsen's filial actions and helped the elder recognize her relatives and locate her husband's tomb. The Yangsen family celebrated Zhui Wenping's 95th birthday. Yangsen met Tian Congzhi, "Mom's" relative, and showed her "Mom's" photo for identification. Tian Congzhi immediately recognized the photo of her stepmother, Zhui Wenping. When Yangsen left, Tian Congzhi held his hand, reluctant to let go.
Tian Congzhi: How is she? Why didn't she come?
During a normal military-civilian friendship activity, Yangsen, who was then serving in the army, met his current "Mom," Zhui Wenping. For 17 years, Yangsen has treated this lonely elderly woman like family. Now, the elderly woman is bedridden, and her greatest wish is to find her husband's grave so she can be buried together after her passing. Yesterday was the elderly woman's 95th birthday, and Yangsen's former comrades-in-arms from his previous unit came to celebrate her birthday together, creating a cheerful atmosphere at home. What made the elderly woman even more gratified was receiving a special gift before her birthday—Yangsen, with the help of Hebei media, successfully located the grave of Zhui Wenping's husband.