Qingdao Evening News 2024-07-26 page
Tang Yanfei chatted with Xiaoxi.
Take a memorable group photo in front of the school bus.
A few days ago, the admission notices of various high schools in Qingdao West Coast New Area were issued one after another, and Xiaoxi (pseudonym), who studied in Lingshanwei Junior High School, received the admission notice from the No. 2 Middle School in the New District. The good news not only made her and her grandfather who depended on each other happy, but also made Tang Yanfei, the driver of the warm school bus on the west coast of Qingdao Chengyun, feel relieved - he and his wife have been helping and sponsoring Xiaoxi for 6 years.
Xiaoxi followed her family to Qingdao when she was young, and unfortunately lost her parents when she was 6 years old, and since then she can only rely on her grandfather who picks up waste for a living. Because of chance, Xiaoxi got acquainted with Tang Yanfei's family. In the following six years, Tang Yanfei and his wife not only did their best to help Xiaoxi, but also united the company, community, school and other forces to participate in the help, and everyone worked together to hold up a "love umbrella" for the grandfather and grandson.
Rent an upstairs room to help a girl in need
In 2018, Tang Yanfei worked on a warm school bus route that passed through Chaoyang Primary School in Lingshanwei Street, and his wife was a member of the school's parent committee. A chance encounter made Tang Yanfei deeply impressed by Xiaoxi. "At first, I just thought that this girl was thin, her hair was a little messy, she was wearing an old school uniform that didn't fit, and her timid expression was quite different from other children." Tang Yanfei recalled that once he followed his wife to visit Xiaoxi, and the scene he saw after entering the door made him feel mixed, "It was a low and simple bungalow, the house was dark and damp, and there was not even a decent piece of furniture, except for the electric lights for lighting, the only electrical appliance in the house was a dilapidated radio, which Xiaoxi's grandfather picked up when he was picking up waste." ”
What made Tang Yanfei even more sad was that in this leaky room with rain and wind, Xiaoxi, who had chilblains on her hands, used the edge of the bed as a desk and wrote her homework seriously. At that moment, he and his wife felt particularly distressed, and they also made up their minds to help Xiaoxi. Under the Zhang Luo of Tang Yanfei and his family, school teachers, parents and caring people in the society jointly funded and rented a new house for Xiaoxi and his grandfather. "In order to take better care of Xiaoxi, the house is upstairs in my house, and Xiaoxi and grandpa can move in directly." Tang Yanfei said.
Treat it as your own and insist on taking care of it for six years
In the past six years, Tang Yanfei has treated Xiaoxi and her grandfather as her own family, and went to ask for warmth on time, and sent living and school supplies. Xiaoxi occasionally caught a cold, so Tang Yanfei took her to the health center to see a doctor and prescribe medicine. Tang Yanfei's wife is not idle, she often sends steamed steamed buns and steamed buns upstairs, and also takes the initiative to help Xiaoxi's grandfather find a brisk cleaning job, so that the old man has a fixed income.
In addition to material help, the couple is also particularly concerned about Xiaoxi's mental health. The two often encourage and enlighten Xiaoxi, tell some inspirational stories, share their own mental journeys, and the two children are also under the influence of their parents, and they are like brothers and sisters with Xiaoxi. During the three days of this year's high school entrance examination, Tang Yanfei accompanied the whole process, ensuring safety in travel, paying attention to nutrition in diet, and always encouraging her to relax her mind. After the last exam, Tang Yanfei waited for Xiaoxi outside the examination room with a bouquet of sunflowers specially bought by his wife, wishing her "winning the championship in one fell swoop". "Over the years, there have been many caring people who have helped Xiaoxi in various ways. As Xiaoxi grew older, some people gradually withdrew, and new people joined in. Tang Yanfei said.
The West Coast Warm School Bus Company has set up a special mechanism for poor children, and all school bus fees for Xiaoxi have been exempted. The company's "Warm Warmth" volunteer service team also formed a loving pair with Xiaoxi, and whenever they were free, the team members went to her home to deliver clothes and other daily necessities, help clean up the house, and help with homework. The team members also make extensive use of social resources to establish long-term assistance with the community and various volunteer service units, so that more caring people and caring forces can participate in helping Xiaoxi. "I saw Xiaoxi grow from a child to a big girl." Volunteer Yang Ju sighed.
"I prepared a red envelope, and I plan to give it to Xiaoxi before school starts, as living expenses, let's bring it over now, and then see what else she needs." As he spoke, Tang Yanfei took two bags of fruit, opened the door and led the reporter upstairs.
Take a memorable group photo in front of the school bus
During the conversation, Xiaoxi told Tang Yanfei that the admission notice had been returned and he was going to report to the school in the near future. "Are your belongings ready? Don't have a suitcase yet, right? What about school supplies? You prepare first, write down everything you lack, find a time in the next two days, and your aunt and I will accompany you to buy. Tang Yanfei asked a series of questions, like a parent who worries about his child.
"In the future, I want to be a teacher and teach students to care for and help others." Talking about ideals, Xiaoxi replied softly. Since Xiaoxi went to high school, she no longer took the school bus to school, in order to commemorate the school bus that has special significance to her, she said that she wanted to take a photo with Tang Yanfei in front of the school bus, Tang Yanfei gladly accepted and took Xiaoxi and the reporter to the school bus she drove. Next to the bright yellow school bus, Tang Yanfei suddenly found that the girl who was once thin and small was already as tall as himself. "Look ahead, Xiaoxi, look ahead." Tang Yanfei said with a smile. Guanhai News/Qingdao Evening News/Pocket Qingdao Reporter Xu Meizhong