[Explanation] During the epidemic prevention and control period, barber shops closed collectively, and major events such as "top" became the troubles of many Shenyang citizens.
At present, Shenyang has resumed production and life in an orderly manner by region and step by step. After more than 20 days of staying at home, Shenyang citizens can finally go out of their homes, start from the "head", and embrace spring.
Located in Shenhe District, Shenyang City, Xiaoguo has a good start as soon as it opened for business.
On April 14, the reporter visited this barber shop.
[Explanation] Walking into this small barber shop, the walls are covered with large and small pennants. The owner, Li Shangguo, is constantly busy. He received more than 20 customers in just one morning.
Wang Zongxu is the fourth elderly person to enjoy a voluntary haircut today.
Since 2008, Xiaoguo Barbershop has insisted on providing free haircutting services for the elderly over 70 years old and children under 2 years old, and provides free door-to-door haircutting services for people with disabilities.
14 years of public service has made Li Shangguo a "warm man" in the hearts of many old customers.
[Concurrent] Customer Wang Zongxu
It's just that their attitude is particularly good. It's not too much to compare us old people to relatives. That is, we come, and we have the same attitude as those who spend money. This kind of spirit is really desirable.
[Explanation] The 81-year-old Wang Zongxu has enjoyed voluntary haircutting services here for 4 years. When it comes to the kindness of the boss Li Shangguo, the old man is very moved.
"The art of hair is superb, and the love knows no bounds." This year, the old man presented this pennant with affirmation and gratitude to Xiaoguo Barbershop.
Li Shangguo still remembers the origin of each pennant.
[Concurrent] Li Shangguo, the owner of Xiaoguo Hairdressing Barbershop
The biggest motivation for persisting for so many years is to get the understanding of the elderly around me. From the beginning, I didn't understand it, and now there are many elderly people who have sent me pennants, fruits, or delicious food at home. Point, uncle, aunt, like their own relatives, like family members.
[Explanation] Li Shangguo, 49 years old this year, was born in rural Shenyang. In 2000, with his years of hard work, he started this barber shop.
Li Shangguo told reporters that the path to public service stemmed from the memory of his mother. From the initial opening of free scissors at a fixed time, to the 24/7 opening, it has never stopped for 14 years.
[Concurrent] Li Shangguo, the owner of Xiaoguo Hairdressing Barbershop
As the saying goes, if you are poor, you will be alone. If you are rich, you will help the world. You can do what you can. With the government's policies, I can do business by myself as a rural child. When I don't have to worry about food and clothing, I want to do my best for the society. Do something to make your life meaningful.
[Concurrent] Customer Wang Kai
When I first came, I said, I came with the attitude of giving it a try. I didn't expect (he) to last so long, which is rare.
Doing this business has expenses, but he can give you free of charge. China's thousands of years of tradition, respect for the elderly (virtue), is also positive energy.
[Explanation] In 2017, Li Shangguo began to provide free door-to-door hair cutting services for people with disabilities within two kilometers of the barber shop. So far, he has served more than 30 people, including three centenarians. Li Shangguo visits the door once a month. , the longest service for six years, until the death of the old man.
[Concurrent] Li Shangguo, the owner of Xiaoguo Hairdressing Barbershop
China itself is aging now. Respecting the old and caring for the young is still a traditional Chinese virtue. I just want to transfer that kind of thinking about my mother to other elderly people, so that they can share some of this (missing), and I have a sense of comfort in my heart. .
[Explanation] In a notepad of Li Shangguo, the names and phone numbers of the elderly who come to the store for free haircuts are recorded according to the surname pinyin. Hundreds of people have been recorded in five years, and these elderly people are served thousands of times each year.
Li Shangguo told reporters that the reason why he can persist in public service for so many years is inseparable from the support of his family.
And his spirit of persistence and dedication has also led his family and colleagues to devote themselves to public welfare activities.
[Concurrent] Zhang Zhiyong, Secretary of the Party Branch of Shenyang Youth Volunteer Association
He uses his rest time every Tuesday to go deep into the community to carry out free-cutting activities. At the same time, in our Danan Sunshine Home, all the mentally handicapped children, he also regularly voluntarily cuts the children's hair, repairs some water and electricity from the Sunshine Home, from In terms of the community environment, he rushed forward as soon as possible to make his own contribution to the children of the Sunshine Home.
Reported by Wang Yilin in Shenyang
Responsible editor: [Sun Jingbo]