On a sunny spring afternoon, Lao Li in the town sat on a rocking chair in his small courtyard, holding a copy of the "Social Security Daily" that he had just retrieved from the post office, and his eyes flashed with joy that could not be concealed. The headline of the newspaper prominently reads: "Pension greets good news again, and the three groups of people have risen significantly!" Lao Li's heart couldn't help but feel a warm current, this sudden good news seemed to add a touch of bright color to his later life.
Lao Li is a retired teacher who has dedicated most of his life to the three-foot podium, and although he has now entered the age of sixties, his enthusiasm for life has not diminished at all. He is well aware that as he grows older, his pension has become an important guarantee for his later life. Over the years, the country's continuous improvement of the pension system and the annual increase in pensions have made him and many elderly people feel the warmth and care of the society.
The newspaper detailed the specific policies of this pension adjustment, especially mentioning that three groups of people will enjoy higher increases. Lao Li read it word by word, secretly wondering in his heart whether he also belonged to this lucky member.
The first category is retirees who have been working at the grassroots level for a long time and have made outstanding contributions. Lao Li's heart jumped suddenly, isn't this just himself? He remembers that when he was young, in order to give the children in the mountains a better education, he took the initiative to come to this remote town and worked for decades. In those years, the conditions were difficult, but he never complained, because he knew that once the seeds of knowledge were planted, they would one day blossom and bear fruit. Now, this perseverance and dedication to the grassroots has finally been exchanged for additional feedback in his later life, and Lao Li feels extremely gratified.
The second category is retirees with long payment years and high contribution levels. Lao Li smiled again, and he was also qualified for this. Since joining the work, he has insisted on paying pension insurance on time and in full, and has never stopped. In his view, this is a responsibility for his own future and a support for the country's social security system. Now, this persistence and accumulation have brought more growth in pensions, which has made him deeply appreciate the fairness and reasonableness of "paying more and paying more for a long time".
The third category is the older retirees. Although Lao Li is not yet in his old age, he has already crossed the 70 mark and belongs to the marginal group in this category. He is well aware that as he ages, his physical functions gradually decline, and the cost of medical care and living will increase accordingly. Therefore, the state's special care for elderly retirees undoubtedly provides a more solid guarantee for their later life. Lao Li thought that even if he was only slightly touched, this care was enough for him to feel the warmth and respect of the society.
After reading the report, Lao Li's mood couldn't calm down for a long time. He stood up and looked at the rolling mountains in the distance and the busy fields nearby, his heart filled with gratitude. He knows that the rise of this pension is not only a material increase, but also the country's recognition and feedback for the hard work and selfless dedication of the elderly. It is like a spring breeze that blows away the haze of the elderly's life in their later years, so that they can enjoy their old age with more peace of mind and dignity.
Lao Li decided to share this joy with his neighbors and friends. He picked up his mobile phone and began to make calls one by one, delivering the good news to every elderly friend who might benefit. During the call, he heard everyone's laughter and gratitude, and the heartfelt joy seemed to spread in the air, filling the whole town with warmth and harmony.
In the evening, Lao Li's family sat together, and he brought up the pension increase again. After hearing this, his son Xiao Li was also full of emotion. He said: "Dad, you have paid so much for the cause of education in your life, and now the country has given you such a reward, which is really deserved." We will continue to work hard and contribute to society. After hearing this, Lao Li's eyes were slightly red, he patted his son's shoulder, and said earnestly: "Children, remember, no matter how the times change, we must have a grateful heart." Thank you to the country, to the society, to those who have helped us. At the same time, we must also do our best to help those in need, so that this love and warmth can continue to be passed on. ”
As the night deepened, the small courtyard returned to tranquility. Lao Li lay on the bed, looking at the bright moonlight outside the window, and his heart was full of expectations and longing for the future. He knows that with the continuous development of the country and the progress of society, the life of the elderly will get better and better. And he will continue to greet the arrival of every dawn with a heart of gratitude and dedication.