Zhu Ai Yun is extremely thin and now needs everyone's help the most. The neighbors nearby often come to help Zhang De Qian take care of his wife. The son works hard, wishing for his mother's recovery. On the cabinet in the bedroom, there are plenty of medications that Zhang De Qian needs to take. In 2009, Fei Xi resident Zhang De Qian was diagnosed with uremia, and his wife Zhu Ai Yun voluntarily donated a kidney to her husband. After Zhang De Qian recovered from his illness, Zhu Ai Yun was diagnosed with stomach cancer this year. Zhang De Qian pleaded with the doctor, "Can I give her my entire stomach?"
Our newspaper yesterday reported on page A04 under the title "Can I Give Her My Entire Stomach?" about the deep affection of this couple during their hardships, which moved many readers.
It has been a month since Zhu Ai Yun was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Besides chemotherapy, there is no other method available. She continues to rely on folk remedies to sustain her life.
"Unfortunately, I also fell ill after just a few months and can't even get out of bed," Zhu Ai Yun muttered while lying on her bed at home, two clear tears rolling onto her pillow. "The doctor told me to move around even when lying down, otherwise, I might develop intestinal adhesions, but whenever I move, my stomach and back hurt. This long-term illness has troubled our children so much; it's hard to express how worried I am. Now, an elderly grandmother over 70 years old fetches water for me every day, and it makes my heart ache as if pricked by needles."
Neighbor Grandma Takes on the Role of "Nanny" —— "This Family Are All Unfortunate People"
The elderly grandmother mentioned by Zhu Ai Yun is neighbor Zhang Da Niang. At Zhang De Qian's doorstep, Zhang Da Niang tightly held the reporter's hand, repeatedly saying: "Your arrival is wonderful. This family are all unfortunate people, and we can't do anything. Your arrival is good."
"When I bathe her, I see a long scar on her body, and she's become so thin..." Although Zhang Da Niang is unrelated to Zhang De Qian's family, the suffering and love of this couple deeply moved this grandmother over seventy years old. Speaking about this family, Zhang Da Niang couldn't help but shed tears.
During Zhang De Qian's absence, Zhang Da Niang voluntarily took on the responsibility of taking care of Zhu Ai Yun.
"This bowl of porridge was cooked yesterday. I just added some lard and fed it to her." Zhang Da Niang lifted the pot cover and took out the remaining bit of white rice porridge.
On the stove at home, there were several strings of fresh cured meat. Zhang De Qian said they were all given by neighbors. Zhu Ai Yun cannot eat them, and he also doesn't want to eat them.
"Sometimes she can't even drink the porridge and can only sip the broth." Zhang Da Niang pulled the reporter around the house, wiping away tears while telling the reporter, "They are truly in a desperate situation. If you don't help them, no one will."
"I heard that one chemotherapy session costs ten thousand yuan... Oh, I spoke too loudly." Zhang Da Niang lowered her voice and told the reporter that she had also helped keep Zhu Ai Yun's condition hidden. "You must not say anything wrong. She still doesn't know, and we dare not tell her."
After saying this, she busied herself bringing the decocted Chinese medicine inside to feed Zhu Ai Yun.
Son Works to Support His Parents —— Earns 1700 Yuan, Gives 1600 Yuan to the Family
Due to Zhang De Qian and Zhu Ai Yun both being seriously ill, their two children left school early and came to Hefei to work.
Yesterday afternoon, the reporter met Xiao Zhang, who works as a kitchen helper in a restaurant in Hefei. The 20-year-old Xiao Zhang looks quite refined and resembles his mother Zhu Ai Yun.
Every morning at 9 o'clock, he starts working until 2:30 PM, takes a break, then resumes work at 4 PM until 9:30 PM. "I can have two mornings off each month and learn skills from the master." Despite such a tough life, Xiao Zhang has persisted for a year.
"This child looks young, but he can handle things well, keeping everything bottled up inside without speaking." Chef Xu, who has been Xiao Zhang's master for a year, said that Xiao Zhang is more mature than others of the same age. "We weren't originally at this restaurant. Our previous restaurant closed down, and when I came here, I brought him along. This child has been with me for over a year, working steadily and loving to research and think on his own."
"I've never seen him spend money on himself." When talking about Xiao Zhang, Chef Xu feels very sorry for him.
"Do you know? As soon as he received last month's salary, he gave it all to the family." Chef Xu told the reporter that Xiao Zhang once gave 1600 yuan to his family, while his monthly salary was only 1700 yuan. "This child is too sensible. We all know about his family's situation, but he rarely talks about it, and we don't bring it up either."
"I saw your report today too. We can help him limitedly, hoping that your media can help this family more. They are too pitiful." Chef Xu repeatedly entrusted the reporter.
Cooking Several Dishes for Parents to Celebrate the New Year
"I've learned a few dishes from my master, like sour cabbage fish and fresh sauce white throat. During this year's Spring Festival, I'll cook the New Year's Eve dinner for them." Xiao Zhang said that in the past, his parents always cooked, and this year, he wants to show off his newly learned skills and let his parents taste them.
As for what specific dishes to cook, Xiao Zhang scratched his head, "I haven't thought about it yet. Spicy food is not suitable for my mom, so I'll definitely prepare light dishes for her."
"I won't prepare any other gifts. Mom doesn't let me buy things." Xiao Zhang said that when he was still in school, once on his mother's birthday, he secretly saved three days' lunch money and bought a bouquet of carnations to take home. "She got angry and said I had money but nowhere to spend it, so she wouldn't let me buy her anything anymore."
"In fact, I don't know what my parents like. Since I was a child, they have never spent money easily, always leaving the best for me."
"All I hope is to have enough money to treat my parents' illnesses and hope their diseases get better quickly." Xiao Zhang told the reporter that he has no other wishes, only hoping for a miracle to happen to his family and help his parents.
"Please, You Must Save My Mom"
"Save my mom, she is the greatest mom ever." Talking about his parents, Xiao Zhang's tears started to flow. "Since I was little, my parents have always spoiled me. My mom didn't eat anything she cherished, saving the best for me."
"And my dad, he is a very responsible person. For so many years, he drove all night." Xiao Zhang said, "When I was little, I was quite mischievous. Now that I'm working, I understand their hardships."
"I know many people have helped my parents, including my aunts and Aunt Shi, my mom's colleague." Knowing that many people are paying attention to his family and wanting to help his parents, Xiao Zhang quietly told the reporter that he hopes to raise the money as soon as possible so that his mom can go to the hospital sooner. "Thank you."
Reported by Journalist Yu Qiao Ni / Text Li Fu Kai / Photographs
This Family Needs Money the Most
What this family lacks right now is money.
They already owe 320,000 yuan in debt and cannot afford the chemotherapy fees of at least eight or nine thousand yuan per month.
However, the story of this couple enduring hardships has touched many hearts.
Once the report was published, it immediately garnered attention from all sectors of society. Major portals such as Sina, Sohu, and Yahoo reprinted the article. By the time of this report's publication last night, the article on Sina Weibo had been forwarded over 3,657 times and commented on over 1,201 times.
Many enthusiastic netizens left messages or sent private messages to the newspaper, requesting to organize donations or publish donation accounts. Netizen @Ai Yong Heng sent a private message to the journalist at 16:55 yesterday, expressing the desire to contribute a little to this couple. "I donate money every month through various channels. Although it's not much, it's my heartfelt contribution."
An editor from the magazine "Zhī Yīn" also contacted the journalist of this newspaper, expressing the wish to reprint this story and help the couple through the magazine's influence.
With the consent of the party involved, Zhang De Qian, we hereby publish his bank account information:
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China 9558 8013 0210 5355 472 Zhang De Qian
Account opening branch information: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Anhui Hefei Tie Si Ju Branch
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