China News Service Changzhi, June 11 Question: 130,000 Shanxi peasants and women who owe debts to their husbands to cure their illnesses
Author Wu Qiong Wang Qiang Dong Xianling
"I owe everyone the money, I keep it on my account book, and I often take it out and turn it over." Jin Hemei, a villager in Nantao Village, Huangniuhoo Township, Lucheng District, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, said of his 7-year debt repayment process.
500 yuan, 2000 yuan, 5000 yuan... In Jin Hemei's home, there is a book, which contains information such as the borrower's name and the amount owed, ranging from 500 yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. There are 134,500 yuan.
In 2005, Jin Hemei’s husband suddenly felt tired and weak, and his body became thinner. He was diagnosed with diabetes after examination. Although after a period of treatment, complications such as renal arteriosclerosis, blindness, and coronary heart disease came one after another, the condition gradually deteriorated, and Jin Hemei’s husband stayed in bed for many years, and eventually let go.
Jin Hemei returned money to relatives and friends. Photo courtesy of Jin Hemei
In order to cure the disease, Jin Hemei spent all his savings and borrowed money from relatives and friends, debts, school expenses for two children, and supporting the elderly, making this already affluent family even worse. "At that time, I was very confused and I didn't know what to do, but when I thought of family members, relatives and friends who were willing to help us in times of difficulty, I felt that I had to bite my teeth and stick to it." Jin Hemei said.
Just after the first seven of her husband’s life, Jin Hemei found a job to clean up at Changzhi Vocational and Technical College, including food and clothing, and a monthly salary of 1,200 yuan. "I still go to the morning market to help and earn more money." Jin Hemei said that at that time she got up and cleaned up as soon as daylight started. She had been working part-time during the day and had little rest.
After working in Changzhi Vocational and Technical College for one year, she happened to take part in the Yuesao training organized by Changzhi Women's Federation. Due to her brisk work and hard work, she soon became the best among the students. After graduation, she was successfully "phased" by an employer, with a monthly salary of 5,000 yuan. Jin Hemei told reporters: "In addition to the daily expenses at home and the money for children's studies, I will quickly return the remaining money to everyone, sometimes three or five hundred yuan, sometimes a little more."
Because of staying up late for a long time as a sister-in-law, coupled with years of overwork, Jin Hemei's retina was once detached, almost blind, and she suffered from severe cervical spondylosis. Today, Jin Hemei resigned from Yuesao's job, usually earning income by helping others with housework and caring for the elderly, while working while working.
"Now my daughter is at work, my son is in college, and owes you 10,000 yuan, which will be paid off at the end of the year." Jin Hemei said, "I will let go of my "heart trouble" for many years after paying off the debt, and I want to take a good rest. , Accompany the children." (End)